Bistrița
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Overview
Annual Rev
RON36.3k
12 mo avg
↑27%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 2•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 RON4••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
14 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
RON55
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Bistrița market data as of June 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet | 9 (43%) | +lei 11,213 (+20%) | lei 66,494 | lei 55,281 |
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
2 bedrooms (4.0 nights)
1 bedroom (3.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
2 bedrooms (RON 22)
1 bedroom (RON 0)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (64%)
Professionally managed (36%)
As of June 2026, Bistrița, Vatra Dornei, Beclean have 80 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 17% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Bistrița generates lei21K per year. High-performing properties earn lei56K/year, while low-performing properties earn lei5K/year. Despite declining supply year-over-year, total revenue has fallen proportionally, suggesting demand weakness outpaces reduced competition. The 2.7x gap between average and high performers at just 17% occupancy indicates significant variance in pricing power or booking consistency rather than market-wide scarcity.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Bistrița. Average annual revenue is lei21K with 17% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to lei56K/year. Declining supply year-over-year suggests tightening market conditions, while the substantial gap between average and top performers indicates differentiation opportunities exist despite modest overall occupancy rates.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Bistrița is 17%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of lei383, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of lei44 per day.
1-bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Bistrița, with annual revenue of lei23K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Bistrița market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Bistrița area. I don't have reliable, current data on short-term rental regulations and enforcement reality for these specific Romanian cities (Bistrița, Vatra Dornei, Beclean). Romania has national tourism licensing requirements, but local enforcement varies significantly by municipality. Without verified information on actual enforcement practices in these smaller cities, I cannot accurately classify them or describe how actively rules are applied versus how hosts actually operate. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Bistrița Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 17% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 13%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The significant gap between average revenue ($21,079) and top performers ($55,977) suggests differentiation is driving returns, while the 17% occupancy rate reflects a competitive market where property positioning determines performance outcomes.
Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 9% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (September-February) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Bistrița listings include: Tv (95%), Kitchen (95%), Washing Machine (86%), Heating (86%), Air Conditioning (57%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Internet, with Internet properties earning approximately 23% more (lei65K/year vs lei53K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Bistrița over the last 12 months: May: lei1K, June: lei1K, July: lei2K, August: lei2K, September: lei1K, October: lei1K, November: lei1K, December: lei2K, January: lei1K, February: lei773, March: lei1K, April: lei1K. 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 Bistrița is lei383, up 24% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average lei317/night, 2-bedroom properties average lei328/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in February.
Guests in Bistrița book an average of 18 days in advance, down 21% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 18 days, 2-bedroom: 17 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Bistrița Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 17%, revenue per listing decreased 13%, occupancy rose 0%, average nightly rates increased 24%, and lead time decreased 21%. Despite rate increases, flat occupancy and declining revenue suggest demand hasn't kept pace with pricing, indicating a buyer's market where the wide gap between average ($21,079) and top performers ($55,977) reflects significant performance stratification.
In Bistrița, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 46% higher occupancy than weekdays.