Rotterdam
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Overview
Annual Rev
€33.1k
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 5•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 €1••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
36 days
12 mo avg
↓11 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€59
12 mo avg
↓21%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Rotterdam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV | 770 (83%) | +€62,435 (+151%) | €103,788 | €41,353 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 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
3 bedrooms (6.5 nights)
1 bedroom (6.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.5 nights)
Studio (5.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€178)
3 bedrooms (€106)
2 bedrooms (€67)
1 bedroom (€50)
Studio (€49)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (63%)
Independent hosts (37%)
As of May 2026, Rotterdam, The Hague, Delft, Amsterdam have 996 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 14% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Rotterdam generates €28K per year. High-performing properties earn €58K/year, while low-performing properties earn €13K/year. The significant revenue spread suggests that market rewards are highly concentrated rather than evenly distributed, even as overall supply contracts.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Rotterdam. Average annual revenue is €28K with 45% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €58K/year. The variance between average and top-tier performance highlights a bifurcated market where specific asset positioning dictates potential returns despite current supply reductions.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Rotterdam is 45%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €182, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €49 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Rotterdam, with annual revenue of €56K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Rotterdam market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Rotterdam area. Rotterdam: Strict. Registration mandatory, 30-day annual cap, primary residence only. Active enforcement with fines and platform monitoring. The Hague: Strict. Permit required, 60-day cap, owner-occupancy rule. Active enforcement, regular inspections, substantial fines. Delft: Strict. Registration needed, 30-day limit, primary residence only. Active enforcement coordinated with platforms. Amsterdam: Strict. Registration mandatory, 30-day cap, owner-occupancy required. Very active enforcement, high fines, platform cooperation, tax audits. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Rotterdam Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 14% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 7%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The contraction in both metrics reflects a stabilizing environment where inventory rationalization is keeping pace with moderate demand softening.
Launch around January, 2-3 months before peak spring season (April peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 35% 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 Rotterdam listings include: Kitchen (93%), Tv (82%), Heating (77%), Washing Machine (61%), Parking (48%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Tv, Pets Allowed, Heating, with Tv properties earning approximately 171% more (€142K/year vs €52K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Rotterdam over the last 12 months: May: €1K, June: €2K, July: €2K, August: €2K, September: €1K, October: €2K, November: €1K, December: €1K, January: €943, February: €941, March: €1K, 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 Rotterdam is €182, up 26% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €134/night, 2-bedroom properties average €182/night, 3-bedroom properties average €230/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €399/night. Rates peak in April and are lowest in May.
Guests in Rotterdam book an average of 34 days in advance, down 26% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 33 days, 2-bedroom: 35 days, 3-bedroom: 34 days, 4+ bedroom: 40 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Rotterdam Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 14%, revenue per listing decreased 7%, occupancy fell 7%, average nightly rates increased 26%, and lead time decreased 26%. These shifts point to a more compressed booking environment where higher pricing strategy struggles to offset lower utilization.
In Rotterdam, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 22% higher occupancy than weekdays.