Ferrara
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Overview
Annual Rev
€18k
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 3•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 €1••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
27 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€36
12 mo avg
↓14%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Ferrara market data as of May 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | 19 (7%) | +€14,448 (+64%) | €36,933 | €22,485 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (6.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
1 bedroom (3.8 nights)
Studio (3.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (€71)
2 bedrooms (€50)
Studio (€40)
1 bedroom (€34)
4+ bedrooms (€33)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (74%)
Independent hosts (26%)
As of May 2026, Ferrara, Bologna, Modena have 443 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 22% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Ferrara generates €15K per year. High-performing properties earn €30K/year, while low-performing properties earn €6K/year. The significant revenue gap suggests that performance is heavily bifurcated, as a 22% reduction in total supply has not yet compressed returns across the board.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Ferrara. Average annual revenue is €15K with 33% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €30K/year. With supply contracting by over a fifth, the revenue ceiling for top-tier units indicates that remaining inventory is capturing a larger share of consistent market demand.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Ferrara is 33%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €119, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €29 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Ferrara, with annual revenue of €33K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Ferrara market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Ferrara area. Ferrara: Moderate. Regional registration (CIR code) required, tourist tax collection mandatory. Standard enforcement through tax authorities and online platform monitoring. Bologna: Moderate. CIR registration required, building registry compliance, tourist tax mandatory. Enforcement through tax audits and platform data checks, some illegal operations persist. Modena: Moderate. Regional CIR code mandatory, tourist tax collection required, zoning compliance needed. Standard enforcement via tax authorities, moderate illegal activity exists. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Ferrara Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 22% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 1%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics where the reduction in available units is effectively stabilizing pricing power despite stagnant total revenue growth.
Launch around January, 2-3 months before peak fall season (April peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 12% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (July-February) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Ferrara listings include: Air Conditioning (93%), Kitchen (91%), Tv (83%), Heating (78%), Washing Machine (77%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Bbq, Washing Machine, Bicycles, with Bbq properties earning approximately 57% more (€36K/year vs €23K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Ferrara over the last 12 months: May: €936, June: €746, July: €724, August: €817, September: €1K, October: €1K, November: €825, December: €1K, January: €696, February: €529, March: €1K, April: €1K. 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 Ferrara is €119, up 30% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €103/night, 2-bedroom properties average €120/night, 3-bedroom properties average €166/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €339/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in May.
Guests in Ferrara book an average of 27 days in advance, down 19% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 26 days, 2-bedroom: 29 days, 3-bedroom: 26 days, 4+ bedroom: 34 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Ferrara Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 22%, revenue per listing increased 1%, occupancy fell 11%, average nightly rates increased 30%, and lead time decreased 19%. This shift toward higher nightly rates amidst falling occupancy reveals a market prioritizing yield over volume.
In Ferrara, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekends show 20% higher occupancy than weekdays.