Is it profitable to do Airbnb in Gent, Belgium?

What is the occupancy rate of Airbnb in Gent, Belgium?

What is the average daily rate of Airbnb in Gent, Belgium?

Belgium / Gent

Gent, Airbnb Market Statistics & Data, Belgium

A typical short-term rental listing in Gent is booked for 288 nights a year, with a median occupancy rate of 79% and an average daily rate of €98. In 2023, a typical host income (annual revenue) was €27K. As of 12th September, 2024, there are 1,111 active Airbnb listings.

Average Revenue: €27K/yr
Occupancy Rate
79%
Avg Daily Rate
€98
Mid Scale
No. of Listings
1,748
Medium
YoY Revenue Change
0.54%
Best Month
August
Regulation
Lenient
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** Period: 2023 Aug - 2024 July | Last Updated on: 12th September, 2024
Revenue By Month
2023-08 - 2024-07
Low
€1,769
Average
€2,268
High
€2,668



Is Airbnb Profitable in Gent?

Yes, there is good short-term rental demand. A 79% median occupancy rate is considered a good market for Airbnb. The graph below shows the average monthly host income by month.
Tip! investing in a short-term rental can be highly stable and profitable. It’s stable because housing has been one of the most stable asset classes. Also, when you can’t do an Airbnb anymore, you can still rent it out to a long-term tenant with a lower yield. It is highly profitable because the monthly cash flow from short-term rental investment typically is double the amount of traditional rentals.

Starting an Airbnb in Gent

Short-term rental regulation is lenient in Gent. Very few Airbnb listing currently have put their license number on their Airbnb listing. This likely means the local government is not strictly enforcing the short-term rental-related regulations.
Average Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Gent
A typical listing recorded a 79% average occupancy rate between 2023-08 - 2024-07. In this graph, you can see the occupancy rate distribution. About 84.63% of the guests are international guests, and visitors from France is the largest group. Learn more about guest origin!.

You can find the distribution graph of daily rate and revenue in our market dashboard.
Occupancy Rate: 79%
1,111 Active Listings
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Explore Gent's Airbnb Data
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Best Areas in Gent for Airbnb
Are you wondering where to invest in Gent? Look no further!
  1. Gravensteen
  2. St. Bavo's Cathedral
  3. Graslei and Korenlei
  4. Belfry of Ghent
  5. St. Nicholas' Church
  6. Kouter
  7. MSK Museum of Fine Arts
  8. Gentse Feesten
  9. Citadelpark
  10. Ghent City Center
Top demand Airbnb in Gent
Airbtics has been tracking all Airbnb listings since 2019. This allows us to understand interesting metrics, like which properties earn the most in the market. Here are our top picks. Go to the app to find detailed information about 1,111 listings.
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (45)
Nyte garden lodge
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
€216
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 5 Bed
⭐5.0 (16)
Nyte estate. Rural familyhouse (4-12p) near Ghent.
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
€667
Daily Rate
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Private room & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (7)
Private room, close to the city center of Ghent
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
€54
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (69)
studio near Gent in green environment with balcony
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
€44
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (57)
Modern studio, well-connected
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
€70
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (10)
Attic 126 Luxe loft voor 2 personen
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
€180
Daily Rate
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Professional Short-term rental property managers in Gent
We've compiled a list of host profiles that manage the most Airbnb properties in Gent. The dashboard shows their average occupancy rate, revenue, and year-over-year changes.
NameListingsRatingRevenue
Jean-Paul223.2$1,23,234
Huswell124.2$1,23,234
Treck124.7$1,23,234
Donald84.8$1,23,234
Edward En Daphne104.1$1,23,234
Other short-term rental market data in Gent
Here is a breakdown of short-let properties in Gent. You might wonder about more specific data before buying an Airbnb property. For example, how much can an average listing with 4 bedrooms and a pool make? Or, what is the seasonality in booking? When is the peak month? Click the below button and check out more in-depth vacation rental data for free.
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