Palermo
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Overview
Annual Rev
€23.4k
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€122
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
37 days
12 mo avg
↓9 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€43
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Palermo market data as of September 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +€27,838 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3•• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 9• (•%) | 🔒 +€5•• (+•%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
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 (5.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.4 nights)
1 bedroom (4.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€152)
3 bedrooms (€89)
2 bedrooms (€56)
1 bedroom (€39)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (87%)
Independent hosts (13%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Palermo market averaged 7,946 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 11% from a year earlier.
An average Palermo listing earns €21K/year. High-performing listings earn €49K, while low-performing listings earn €9K.
Average occupancy in Palermo is 35%, producing RevPAR of €41 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Palermo, at €45K.
Rules vary across Palermo. Palermo: Moderate. Regional registration (CIR code) mandatory, tourist tax collection required. Moderate enforcement, many operate informally but crackdowns increasing in historic center. Cefalù: Moderate. CIR registration required, tourist tax applies. Enforcement lighter than Palermo, informal rentals common in peak season. Monreale: Lenient. CIR registration technically required, tourist tax nominal. Minimal enforcement, small market with limited oversight. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Palermo Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 11% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 34%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (98%), Kitchen (96%), Internet (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+112%), Bbq (+68%), Gym (+46%).
Average daily rate in Palermo is €140, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in February.
Guests in Palermo book an average of 37 days in advance, down 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 35 days for 1-bedroom listings to 48 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekend occupancy is 10% higher than weekday occupancy.