Užice

As of June 2026, Užice, Zlatibor have 607 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 2% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Užice generates RSD463K per year. High-performing properties earn RSD1.6M/year, while low-performing properties earn RSD148K/year. With supply declining and revenue flat, the market shows stabilization rather than growth, while the 17% occupancy rate and wide performance gap suggest significant operational variance among hosts in a moderately competitive environment.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Užice. Average annual revenue is RSD463K with 17% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to RSD1.6M/year. Declining supply and revenue suggest a contracting market, while the 3.4x gap between average and top performers indicates significant differentiation among listings despite low overall occupancy.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Užice is 17%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of RSD8K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of RSD1K per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Užice, with annual revenue of RSD1.2M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Užice market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Užice area. Užice: Lenient. Registration with tax authority required, tourism categorization optional. Minimal enforcement, many operate informally. Zlatibor: Lenient. Tourist tax registration needed, accommodation categorization recommended. Light enforcement, widespread informal rentals tolerated due to tourism importance. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Užice Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 3%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The significant gap between average revenue ($463K) and top performers ($1.58M) suggests market performance is highly differentiated, with only select properties capturing disproportionate demand despite the low 17% occupancy rate.

Launch around October, 2-3 months before peak winter season (January peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 47% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (June-March) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Užice listings include: Kitchen (98%), Tv (94%), Heating (83%), Pets Allowed (55%), Balcony (52%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Bbq, Pets Allowed, Internet, with Bbq properties earning approximately 104% more (RSD2.0M/year vs RSD1.0M/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Užice over the last 12 months: May: RSD26K, June: RSD23K, July: RSD35K, August: RSD49K, September: RSD31K, October: RSD21K, November: RSD28K, December: RSD43K, January: RSD65K, February: RSD36K, March: RSD17K, April: RSD26K. 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 Užice is RSD8K, up 22% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average RSD6K/night, 2-bedroom properties average RSD11K/night, 3-bedroom properties average RSD15K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average RSD21K/night. Rates peak in January and are lowest in May.

Guests in Užice book an average of 21 days in advance, down 19% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 21 days, 2-bedroom: 20 days, 3-bedroom: 24 days, 4+ bedroom: 26 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Užice Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 2%, revenue per listing decreased 3%, occupancy fell 13%, average nightly rates increased 22%, and lead time decreased 19%. The sharp occupancy decline despite rate increases suggests weakening demand relative to supply, while the substantial gap between average revenue ($463K) and high-performing listings ($1.58M) indicates significant performance stratification in the market.

In Užice, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekends show 35% higher occupancy than weekdays.