Castel Gandolfo

As of June 2026, Rome, Castel Gandolfo, Frascati have 1,161 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 17% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Castel Gandolfo generates €13K per year. High-performing properties earn €32K/year, while low-performing properties earn €5K/year. Supply has contracted significantly year-over-year while overall revenue declined, indicating demand is softening faster than hosts are exiting—a sign of intensifying competition. The 2.4x performance gap between high and low suggests market fragmentation where differentiation increasingly determines viability.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Castel Gandolfo. Average annual revenue is €13K with 28% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €32K/year. Declining supply year-over-year suggests market contraction, while the substantial gap between average and top-performing properties indicates significant performance variance despite stable overall market conditions.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Castel Gandolfo is 28%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €135, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €25 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Castel Gandolfo, with annual revenue of €36K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Castel Gandolfo market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Castel Gandolfo area. Rome: Moderate. CIN registration mandatory, tourist tax collection required. Growing enforcement with fines for non-compliance, platform cooperation increasing. Castel Gandolfo: Moderate. Regional Lazio CIN required, municipal tourist tax. Limited local enforcement, relies mainly on regional oversight. Frascati: Moderate. Lazio region CIN registration, tourist tax collection. Enforcement sporadic, many operate informally but penalties exist for violations. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Castel Gandolfo Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 17% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 12%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The significant gap between average revenue ($13,183) and high-performing listings ($31,907) suggests market stratification, where premium properties command substantially higher returns despite the overall 28% occupancy rate and elevated competition for bookings.

Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -42% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (November-February) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Castel Gandolfo listings include: Kitchen (95%), Tv (92%), Air Conditioning (83%), Washing Machine (81%), Heating (76%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Hot Tub, Bbq, with Pool properties earning approximately 219% more (€71K/year vs €22K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Castel Gandolfo over the last 12 months: May: €660, June: €905, July: €968, August: €1K, September: €887, October: €905, November: €493, December: €669, January: €446, February: €336, March: €666, April: €934. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.

The overall average nightly rate in Castel Gandolfo is €135, up 20% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €103/night, 2-bedroom properties average €124/night, 3-bedroom properties average €210/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €496/night. Rates peak in August and are lowest in May.

Guests in Castel Gandolfo book an average of 30 days in advance, down 19% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 27 days, 2-bedroom: 30 days, 3-bedroom: 38 days, 4+ bedroom: 53 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Castel Gandolfo Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 17%, revenue per listing decreased 12%, occupancy fell 11%, average nightly rates increased 20%, and lead time decreased 19%. The rate increase alongside falling occupancy suggests hosts are chasing volume in a contracting market, while the substantial gap between average ($13,183) and top-performing listings ($31,907) indicates success concentrates among differentiated properties.

In Castel Gandolfo, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekends show 14% higher occupancy than weekdays.