Liepāja

As of June 2026, Liepāja, Ventspils, Kuldīga have 256 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 14% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Liepāja generates €8K per year. High-performing properties earn €19K/year, while low-performing properties earn €4K/year. Declining supply and revenue suggest weakening demand, yet the substantial gap between high and average performers indicates significant variance in property appeal or positioning—meaning market conditions are selective rather than uniformly constrained.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Liepāja. Average annual revenue is €8K with 29% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €19K/year. Declining supply and revenue year-over-year suggest a contracting market, while the significant gap between average and top performers indicates substantial variation in property performance within a relatively competitive landscape.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Liepāja is 29%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €75, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €14 per day.

3-bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Liepāja, with annual revenue of €11K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Liepāja market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Liepāja area. Liepāja: Lenient. Basic business registration required, no specific STR regulations. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Ventspils: Lenient. Business license needed, standard tourism registration. Light enforcement, few restrictions beyond tax compliance. Kuldīga: Lenient. Tourism service registration recommended, no owner-occupancy rules or caps. Minimal oversight, self-regulation common. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Liepāja Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 14% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 16%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The revenue decline outpacing supply reduction suggests intensifying competition, while the substantial gap between average ($7,574) and high-performing ($19,248) properties indicates significant performance variance within the market.

Launch around April, 2-3 months before peak summer season (July peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 66% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (March-January) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Liepāja listings include: Kitchen (99%), Heating (80%), Washing Machine (71%), Tv (69%), Pets Allowed (61%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Sauna, Bbq, Air Conditioning, with Sauna properties earning approximately 71% more (€22K/year vs €13K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Liepāja over the last 12 months: May: €321, June: €656, July: €1K, August: €956, September: €403, October: €262, November: €254, December: €320, January: €187, February: €173, March: €237, April: €308. 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 Liepāja is €75, up 8% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €64/night, 2-bedroom properties average €104/night, 3-bedroom properties average €114/night. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.

Guests in Liepāja book an average of 24 days in advance, down 26% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 23 days, 2-bedroom: 28 days, 3-bedroom: 21 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Liepāja Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 14%, revenue per listing decreased 16%, occupancy fell 1%, average nightly rates increased 8%, and lead time decreased 26%. The steeper decline in revenue relative to supply suggests demand softened faster than hosts exited, while the substantial gap between average ($7,574) and top-performing listings ($19,248) indicates winners and losers are increasingly divergent.

In Liepāja, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 44% higher occupancy than weekdays.