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Short-term rentals in the EU: Benefits and challenges

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10 April 2025

Short-term rentals in the EU: Benefits and challenges

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The Eurobarometer survey highlights the popularity and mixed impacts of short-term rentals in the EU, with 29% having booked online and 89% recommending the experience.

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European Commission

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Geographical descriptors

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

EU Institutions

Local Authorities

National authorities

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Coordinated information on travelling

    • Improving statistics and indicators

    • Short-term rentals

  • Business activities

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Other accommodation

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The Eurobarometer survey, published by European Commission in October 2021, explores short-term rentals in the EU. It provides data annex, country factsheets, infographics, report and summary. It highlights that 29% of respondents have booked such rentals through online platforms, with 89% recommending the experience. The survey underscores both the benefits and challenges of the growing short-term rental market.

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