Kaunas
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Overview
Annual Rev
€11.4k
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 4•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 €6•
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
23 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€23
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kaunas 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 | 14 (3%) | +€1,954 (+14%) | €15,906 | €13,952 |
| 🔒 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
2 bedrooms (6.2 nights)
1 bedroom (4.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
Studio (3.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (€35)
2 bedrooms (€29)
4+ bedrooms (€28)
1 bedroom (€26)
Studio (€19)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (79%)
Independent hosts (21%)
As of May 2026, Kaunas has 559 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 7% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Kaunas generates €10K per year. High-performing properties earn €20K/year, while low-performing properties earn €4K/year. The wide performance gap suggests significant variance in revenue capture, likely driven by how effectively listings leverage the current 39% occupancy rate.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Kaunas. Average annual revenue is €10K with 39% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €20K/year. This disparity highlights a market where top-tier assets capture double the revenue of the average, signaling that performance is heavily dependent on specific unit positioning.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Kaunas is 39%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €69, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €20 per day.
3-bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Kaunas, with annual revenue of €15K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Kaunas market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Kaunas area. Kaunas: Lenient. No specific short-term rental registration or licensing requirements. General business registration and tax obligations apply. Minimal enforcement - hosts operate freely on platforms like Airbnb without significant regulatory oversight. Lithuania has national accommodation laws but local enforcement in Kaunas is light with few restrictions on non-commercial short-term rentals. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Kaunas Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced with strong demand conditions. Supply has declined 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 4%. This indicates healthy demand growth outpacing supply, creating a tighter competitive environment that favors existing operators.
Launch around January, 2-3 months before peak fall season (April peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -14% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (June-January) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Kaunas listings include: Kitchen (96%), Tv (95%), Heating (94%), Washing Machine (91%), Parking (62%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Washing Machine, Air Conditioning, with Washing Machine properties earning approximately 12% more (€14K/year vs €12K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Kaunas over the last 12 months: May: €549, June: €538, July: €633, August: €668, September: €652, October: €671, November: €623, December: €670, January: €534, February: €508, March: €623, April: €792. 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 Kaunas is €69, up 20% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €64/night, 2-bedroom properties average €97/night, 3-bedroom properties average €131/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €148/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in May.
Guests in Kaunas book an average of 26 days in advance, down 13% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 26 days, 2-bedroom: 30 days, 3-bedroom: 32 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 Kaunas Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 7%, revenue per listing increased 4%, occupancy rose 2%, average nightly rates increased 20%, and lead time decreased 13%. These shifts reveal a market transitioning toward higher pricing power and more urgent booking behaviors.
In Kaunas, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekends show 29% higher occupancy than weekdays.