La Spezia

As of June 2026, La Spezia, Cinque Terre, Portovenere, Lerici have 4,436 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 10% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in La Spezia generates €23K per year. High-performing properties earn €54K/year, while low-performing properties earn €10K/year. Declining supply and revenue suggest weakening demand, while the 34% occupancy rate indicates substantial idle capacity. The 2.4x gap between high and average performers reveals significant operational variance despite constrained market conditions.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in La Spezia. Average annual revenue is €23K with 34% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €54K/year. Declining supply and revenue year-over-year suggest a contracting market, while the significant gap between average and top performers indicates substantial differentiation among listings despite moderate overall occupancy.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in La Spezia is 34%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €169, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €39 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in La Spezia, with annual revenue of €45K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the La Spezia market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the La Spezia area. La Spezia: Moderate. Regional registration (CIR code) required, tourist tax collection mandatory. Standard enforcement through tax audits. Cinque Terre: Strict. CIR registration required, severe density limits in protected villages, local permits needed. Active enforcement due to UNESCO protection and overtourism concerns. Portovenere: Strict. CIR code mandatory, tight restrictions in historic center, limited new permits. Active enforcement in protected UNESCO zone. Lerici: Moderate. CIR registration required, tax compliance necessary. Standard regional enforcement, less restrictive than neighbors. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The La Spezia Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 19%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The wider gap between average ($22,731) and high-performing ($53,806) revenues suggests significant performance variance, while 34% occupancy reflects substantial unutilized capacity despite reduced supply.

Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -23% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (November-January) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in La Spezia listings include: Kitchen (93%), Tv (81%), Heating (77%), Air Conditioning (70%), Washing Machine (69%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Gym, Pool, Air Conditioning, with Gym properties earning approximately 33% more (€41K/year vs €30K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in La Spezia over the last 12 months: May: €1K, June: €2K, July: €2K, August: €2K, September: €2K, October: €1K, November: €465, December: €513, January: €328, February: €334, March: €866, April: €2K. 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 La Spezia is €169, up 15% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €134/night, 2-bedroom properties average €183/night, 3-bedroom properties average €268/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €526/night. Rates peak in April and are lowest in January.

Guests in La Spezia book an average of 34 days in advance, down 29% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 33 days, 2-bedroom: 36 days, 3-bedroom: 38 days, 4+ bedroom: 41 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the La Spezia Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 10%, revenue per listing decreased 19%, occupancy fell 14%, average nightly rates increased 15%, and lead time decreased 29%. The combination of rising rates amid falling occupancy and revenue suggests weakening demand relative to supply, while the significant gap between average revenue ($22,731) and top performers ($53,806) indicates highly uneven market performance.

In La Spezia, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekends show 10% higher occupancy than weekdays.