Chisinau
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Overview
Annual Rev
MDL203.9k
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
MDL1,088
12 mo avg
↑27%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
17 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
MDL374
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Chisinau 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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4+
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +MDL 261,363 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +MDL 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 MDL 4••••• | 🔒 MDL 2••••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +MDL 8•••• (+••%) | 🔒 MDL 2••••• | 🔒 MDL 1••••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +MDL 7•••• (+••%) | 🔒 MDL 2••••• | 🔒 MDL 1••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +MDL 6•••• (+••%) | 🔒 MDL 3••••• | 🔒 MDL 2••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +MDL 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 MDL 2••••• | 🔒 MDL 2••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +MDL 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 MDL 3••••• | 🔒 MDL 2••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 8• (•%) | 🔒 +MDL 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 MDL 2••••• | 🔒 MDL 2••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +MDL 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 MDL 2••••• | 🔒 MDL 2••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +MDL 1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 MDL 2••••• | 🔒 MDL 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 (6.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.4 nights)
1 bedroom (6.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (2.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (MDL 41)
2 bedrooms (MDL 20)
1 bedroom (MDL 17)
4+ bedrooms (MDL 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (92%)
Independent hosts (8%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Chisinau market averaged 1,301 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 13% from a year earlier and up 70% over two years.
An average Chisinau listing earns MDL195K/year. High-performing listings earn MDL400K, while low-performing listings earn MDL50K.
Average occupancy in Chisinau is 38%, producing RevPAR of MDL380 per available night.
3-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Chisinau, at MDL318K.
Rules vary across Chisinau. Chisinau: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or registration requirements. Operates under general business rules - hosts may need to register as individual entrepreneurs for tax purposes, but enforcement is minimal. No owner-occupancy rules, rental caps, or density limits. Market largely self-regulated with limited government oversight of platforms like Airbnb. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Chisinau Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 13% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 11%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in October and August; it is lowest in February and January.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (100%), Washing Machine (99%), TV (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Air Conditioning (+42%), TV (+34%), Heating (+23%).
Average daily rate in Chisinau is MDL1K, up 36% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in September.
Guests in Chisinau book an average of 18 days in advance, down 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 17 days for 1-bedroom listings to 76 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 14% higher than weekday occupancy.