Warsaw

As of May 2026, Warsaw, Łódź, Radom have 6,724 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 7% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Warsaw generates zł86K per year. High-performing properties earn zł169K/year, while low-performing properties earn zł34K/year. This massive variance suggests that market returns are heavily polarized, with top-tier assets capturing significantly more value than the average inventory in a tightening supply environment.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Warsaw. Average annual revenue is zł86K with 47% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to zł169K/year. The 47% occupancy rate highlights a competitive landscape where revenue potential is skewed toward operators who can effectively navigate the current downward trend in total market revenue.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Warsaw is 47%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of zł429, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of zł164 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Warsaw, with annual revenue of zł193K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Warsaw market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Warsaw area. Warsaw: Lenient. No specific STR permits required, standard business registration. Minimal enforcement, large market operates freely. Łódź: Lenient. Basic business registration only, no STR-specific rules. Very light enforcement, hosts operate openly. Radom: Lenient. No dedicated STR regulations, general accommodation rules apply. Minimal oversight, small but unregulated market. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Warsaw Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 4%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The synchronized contraction in both supply and revenue suggests a stabilizing market where reduced inventory is offsetting weaker demand pressures.

Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak fall season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 6% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (March-February) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Warsaw listings include: Kitchen (91%), Washing Machine (87%), Tv (84%), Heating (81%), Elevator (63%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Washing Machine, Pets Allowed, Heating, with Washing Machine properties earning approximately 16% more (zł89K/year vs zł76K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Warsaw over the last 12 months: May: zł5K, June: zł5K, July: zł6K, August: zł6K, September: zł6K, October: zł5K, November: zł5K, December: zł6K, January: zł3K, February: zł3K, March: zł4K, April: zł5K. 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 Warsaw is zł429, up 6% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average zł395/night, 2-bedroom properties average zł515/night, 3-bedroom properties average zł691/night, 4+ bedroom properties average zł1K/night. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.

Guests in Warsaw book an average of 20 days in advance, down 21% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 20 days, 2-bedroom: 23 days, 3-bedroom: 30 days, 4+ bedroom: 32 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, supply declined 7%, revenue per listing decreased 4%, occupancy rose 3%, average nightly rates increased 6%, and lead time decreased 21%. These metrics reveal a shift toward shorter booking windows and higher pricing power for remaining inventory, despite a slight decline in overall per-listing revenue.

In Warsaw, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekends show 28% higher occupancy than weekdays.