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As of June 2026, Viseu, Guarda, Lamego have 968 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 1% increase from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Viseu generates €13K per year. High-performing properties earn €38K/year, while low-performing properties earn €6K/year. This wide revenue spread suggests that market rewards are heavily concentrated among top-tier operators, indicating that average listings struggle to capture significant demand in a stagnant supply environment.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Viseu. Average annual revenue is €13K with 25% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €38K/year. The performance gap highlights that while baseline returns are modest, top earners successfully navigate the current 25% occupancy ceiling to triple the typical revenue output.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Viseu is 25%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €158, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €26 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Viseu, with annual revenue of €23K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Viseu market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Viseu area. Viseu: Lenient. Registration with tourism authority (RNAL) required. No owner-occupancy rules or density limits. Minimal enforcement; many operate unregistered without consequences. Guarda: Lenient. RNAL registration mandatory but rarely verified. No occupancy restrictions or caps. Light enforcement; compliance largely voluntary. Lamego: Lenient. Tourism registration required through RNAL system. No specific local restrictions. Weak enforcement; hosts commonly operate informally without penalties. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Viseu Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 14%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The contraction in RevPAR despite minimal supply growth points to a softening in traveler spending power or reduced booking frequency.

Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 32% 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 Viseu listings include: Kitchen (92%), Tv (79%), Air Conditioning (72%), Balcony (63%), Washing Machine (57%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Hot Tub, Ev Charger, with Pool properties earning approximately 129% more (€49K/year vs €21K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Viseu over the last 12 months: May: €737, June: €987, July: €1K, August: €2K, September: €1K, October: €623, November: €458, December: €698, January: €346, February: €323, March: €466, April: €865. 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 Viseu is €158, up 18% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €92/night, 2-bedroom properties average €133/night, 3-bedroom properties average €180/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €371/night. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.

Guests in Viseu book an average of 31 days in advance, down 24% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 27 days, 2-bedroom: 31 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 Viseu Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 1%, revenue per listing decreased 14%, occupancy fell 8%, average nightly rates increased 18%, and lead time decreased 24%. These shifts suggest that hosts are attempting to offset lower volume with higher pricing, though the resulting drop in occupancy signals a potential mismatch with consumer demand.

In Viseu, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 33% higher occupancy than weekdays.