Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Valencia, Spain, Data & Trends 2026
Curious about the performance of short-term rentals in Valencia, Spain? Over the last year, the average occupancy rate was 70% with an ADR (Average Daily Rate) of 110€. Hosts earned on average 2209€ per month.
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Market summary in Valencia
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Avg. Monthly Revenue
2209€
$2010 USD
YoY Revenue Change
9%
vs. previous year
Occupancy Rate
70%
~21 days/month
Average Daily Rate
110€
$100 USD
Seasonality Index
65%
demand variation
Best Months
May, June
peak season
Worst Months
January, December
low season
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What Valencia's occupancy and ADR actually mean
Over the June 2025 to May 2026 analysis period, Valencia averaged 70% occupancy against a Spain-wide city average of about 63%, placing it fifth of the 28 Spanish cities tracked and roughly seven points above the national mean. Listings ran around 252 booked nights a year, evidence of genuine year-round demand rather than a short summer spike.
The average daily rate of 109 EUR sits below the national city average of about 122 EUR, so Valencia's edge is volume, not headline price. Average monthly revenue of 2,164 EUR reflects that high-occupancy, mid-ADR profile. Revenue grew 6% year on year and seasonality measured 67%, a moderate spread; the best months were May and August, the weakest January and December.
Monthly Airbnb occupancy in Valencia
Average occupancy rate by month in Valencia, compared with the same month a year earlier.
| Month | Occupancy | Prior year |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 72.1% | 72.5% |
| Aug 2025 | 77.9% | 76.6% |
| Sep 2025 | 77.7% | 79.2% |
| Oct 2025 | 75.2% | 75.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 58.8% | 52.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.6% | 41.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.7% | 52.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 71.5% | 70.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 69.1% | 63.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 74.9% | 68% |
| May 2026 | 81.4% | 73.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 79.4% | 73% |
Historical Airbnb occupancy in Valencia (last 12 months)
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Airbnb occupancy forecast in Valencia (next 90 days)
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Why people book Airbnbs in Valencia
Valencia draws a broad mix of leisure and event-driven travellers, which keeps short-term-rental demand steady through most of the year. International visitors come for the City of Arts and Sciences, the Gothic old town around the cathedral and Central Market, and roughly four kilometres of city beach along the Passeig Marítim. The combination of a walkable historic core and a real urban beach is unusual for a Spanish city this size, so guests often stay longer than a pure city break.
Demand is reinforced by a busy events calendar: trade fairs at Feria Valencia, conventions, the MotoGP finale in November, and culinary and cultural tourism tied to the city's paella heritage and Mediterranean climate. With around 150 tracked active listings in the dataset and an established visitor base, the market rewards operators who position cleanly between beach-stay and city-break guests rather than competing only on price.
When Airbnb demand peaks in Valencia
Valencia's calendar peaks in spring and late summer rather than midsummer alone. The single biggest demand spike is Las Fallas (15-19 March), when the city fills for the fireworks, mascletà displays and ninot bonfires; rates and occupancy run far above normal for that week and the days around it. May is the strongest month overall, helped by mild weather, festival overspill and the trade-fair season, with August close behind as beach demand and the European holiday peak combine.
The low season is the December-January window, when cooler weather and the post-holiday lull cut into bookings. Holy Week (Semana Santa) and the November MotoGP weekend create secondary peaks worth pricing for. Overall the swing between high and low months is moderate by Spanish coastal standards, which makes Valencia easier to run year-round than markets that empty out in winter.
Best neighbourhoods for short-term rentals in Valencia
Ciutat Vella, the old town, is the premium short-stay zone: walkable to the cathedral, Central Market and tapas streets, it commands the highest nightly rates but faces the tightest scrutiny and the most saturated supply. Russafa (Ruzafa), just south of the station, is the trendy, restaurant-heavy district that feels less touristy than the centre and appeals to younger, longer-staying guests.
El Cabanyal, the historic fishermen's quarter by the beach, suits sun-and-sea guests who want the Malvarrosa sands and a quieter base, though it sits well outside the centre. The Eixample around the Mercado de Colón offers a calmer, residential profile that works for families and business travellers. Each district carries different community-vote and licensing risk, so the building matters as much as the neighbourhood.
Short-term rental rules in Valencia
Short-term tourist rentals in Valencia city are tightly regulated and currently very hard to start. The Comunidad Valenciana's Decreto Ley 9/2024 (in force from 2 August 2024) overhauled the regime, and Valencia city has effectively frozen new tourist-rental (VT) registrations, issuing no new licences through 2024-2025 with restrictions expected to continue.
Key constraints include a mandatory two-night minimum stay in the city, a requirement that buildings keep at least 65% of dwellings in permanent residential use, and (since April 2025) the need for express community approval, where a three-fifths majority of owners can authorise or ban tourist activity. Every property also needs a registration number, and enforcement is aggressive, with hundreds of complaints filed and fines reaching into the hundreds of thousands of euros. Always verify the building's status and current licence before operating.
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Frequently asked questions about Airbnb occupancy in Valencia
Valencia averaged about 70% occupancy over the June 2025 to May 2026 period in ListingOK's data, which is roughly seven points above the Spanish city average of around 63% and ranks fifth of the 28 cities tracked. Typical listings booked around 252 nights a year, reflecting steady year-round demand rather than a short summer-only season.
May is the strongest month, helped by mild weather and the trade-fair calendar, with August close behind as beach demand peaks. The single biggest spike is Las Fallas (15-19 March), when rates and occupancy surge. December and January are the weakest months, so price defensively in winter and capture the Holy Week and November MotoGP weekends.
Yes, and it is currently very restrictive. Under Decreto Ley 9/2024, Valencia city has frozen new tourist-rental (VT) registrations through 2024-2025. You need a registration number, a two-night minimum stay applies, buildings must keep at least 65% residential use, and since April 2025 a three-fifths community vote can authorise or ban the activity. Fines are steep.
Ciutat Vella, the old town, earns the highest nightly rates but is saturated and heavily scrutinised. Russafa (Ruzafa) is the trendy, restaurant-led district favoured by longer-staying younger guests. El Cabanyal suits beach travellers near the Malvarrosa sands, while the Eixample around Mercado de Colón is calmer and good for families and business stays. Confirm each building's licensing status first.