Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Vilnius, Lithuania, Data & Trends 2026
Curious about the performance of short-term rentals in Vilnius, Lithuania? Over the last year, the average occupancy rate was 62% with an ADR (Average Daily Rate) of 68€. Hosts earned on average 1211€ per month.
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Avg. Monthly Revenue
1211€
$1102 USD
YoY Revenue Change
4%
vs. previous year
Occupancy Rate
62%
~19 days/month
Average Daily Rate
68€
$62 USD
Seasonality Index
73%
demand variation
Best Months
August, July
peak season
Worst Months
February, January
low season
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What Vilnius's occupancy and ADR actually mean
Over the analysis period 2025-06 to 2026-05, Vilnius shows 63% average occupancy at a 67€ ADR, producing roughly 1,199€ in average monthly revenue per listing and about 226 booked nights a year, with year-over-year revenue up 4%. As the only Lithuanian market in our dataset, Vilnius effectively sets the national benchmark, so its figures double as the country reference rather than sitting above or below a multi-city average.
The headline is a fairly high seasonality index of 74%, meaning revenue swings heavily between the August/July peak and the February/January trough. With a modest 67€ ADR, the route to better returns here is occupancy management and seasonal pricing rather than chasing high nightly rates: tighten minimum stays and lift prices around summer and the March fair, then discount to defend occupancy through the winter low.
Monthly Airbnb occupancy in Vilnius
Average occupancy rate by month in Vilnius, compared with the same month a year earlier.
| Month | Occupancy | Prior year |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 72.4% | 71.9% |
| Aug 2025 | 76.8% | 76.2% |
| Sep 2025 | 68.2% | 70.4% |
| Oct 2025 | 60.7% | 62% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.5% | 59.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.9% | 61.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.9% | 46.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.1% | 54.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 55% | 57% |
| Apr 2026 | 63.5% | 63.1% |
| May 2026 | 72.4% | 68.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.7% | 68.9% |
Historical Airbnb occupancy in Vilnius (last 12 months)
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Why people book Airbnbs in Vilnius
Vilnius draws short-term-rental demand mainly from heritage and city-break travellers pulled in by its UNESCO-listed Old Town (Senamiestis), the largest Baroque old town north of the Alps and the easternmost of its kind in Europe. Visitors come for the dense cluster of churches, the bohemian Užupis quarter, and an affordable Baltic capital that pairs cultural sightseeing with a strong café and craft-beer scene.
Demand is layered on top of business and conference travel into the Šnipiškės financial district and a steady flow of regional visitors from Poland, Latvia, Germany and the UK arriving via Vilnius Airport. Because the walkable core concentrates almost all attractions, guests strongly prefer listings within or beside the Old Town, which keeps central occupancy higher than the city-wide average implies.
When Airbnb demand peaks in Vilnius
Peak season runs June through August, when warm summer weather (July averages around 18-19°C, with heatwaves above 30°C) and long daylight bring the busiest months; the API confirms August and July as the strongest. Demand stays solid into the festival calendar but collapses in deep winter, with February and January the weakest months as temperatures fall well below freezing.
Specific dated events lift shoulder and off-peak weekends: the Kaziukas (St. Casimir's) Fair fills the Old Town around 6-8 March 2026, preceded by Užgavėnės (Shrovetide) on roughly 26 February-1 March 2026, and the Cathedral Square Christmas Market runs through December into early January. These spikes are sharp but short, so price aggressively around the dates rather than holding rates flat through winter.
Best neighbourhoods for short-term rentals in Vilnius
The Old Town (Senamiestis) is the prime short-term-rental zone: highest nightly rates, strongest occupancy and the easiest to fill year-round because guests want to walk to the cathedral, Gediminas Avenue and Pilies Street. Adjacent Užupis, the artists' quarter across the Vilnia river, commands a premium on character and is popular with longer-staying creative travellers.
Naujamiestis (New Town), running along the railway and toward Gediminas Avenue's western end, offers more inventory at slightly lower rates and suits value-seeking guests still within walking distance of the centre. Žvėrynas and Antakalnis are leafier residential districts that work for families and extended stays, while Šnipiškės, the high-rise business cluster across the Neris, leans toward corporate and weekday demand rather than tourists.
Short-term rental rules in Vilnius
Lithuania has no licence that bars individuals from short-term letting, but hosts must register the activity with the State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) and declare rental income; the VMI has named the Airbnb sector a direct focus of its shadow-economy enforcement. Vilnius applies a city tourist tax of 1 euro per guest per night, which Airbnb collects automatically at booking under its agreement with the city, while Booking.com hosts must still collect and remit it themselves.
From 20 May 2026 the EU short-term-rental regulation (EU 2024/1028) applies, requiring a registration number for listings and monthly data sharing by platforms through a national single digital entry point. Hosts should also confirm building-association rules and basic fire-safety and sanitary standards, which remain the operator's responsibility.
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Frequently asked questions about Airbnb occupancy in Vilnius
Vilnius averages about 63% occupancy across the 2025-06 to 2026-05 period, which works out to roughly 226 booked nights per year per listing. Central Old Town properties tend to run above that figure, while peripheral districts sit below it. The market's high 74% seasonality index means occupancy is far stronger in summer than in the January-February winter low.
The strongest months are August and July, when warm summer weather and long days drive peak demand and your best nightly rates. Demand is weakest in February and January, when temperatures stay below freezing. Dated events such as the early-March Kaziukas Fair and the December Christmas Market create short, sharp booking spikes worth pricing up for.
There is no licence that prohibits short-term letting, but you must register the activity with the State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) and declare income. Vilnius charges a 1-euro-per-guest-per-night tourist tax, collected automatically by Airbnb. From 20 May 2026 the EU short-term-rental rules require a registration number on listings and monthly platform data reporting via a national entry point.
The Old Town (Senamiestis) is the top zone, with the highest rates and steadiest occupancy because guests want to walk to the main sights. The bohemian Užupis quarter next door commands a character premium. Naujamiestis offers cheaper inventory still near the centre, while Žvėrynas and Antakalnis suit families and longer stays in quieter residential settings.