Is it profitable to do Airbnb in Málaga, Spain?

What is the occupancy rate of Airbnb in Málaga, Spain?

What is the average daily rate of Airbnb in Málaga, Spain?

Spain / Málaga

Málaga, Airbnb Market Statistics & Data, Spain

A typical short-term rental listing in Málaga is booked for 310 nights a year, with a median occupancy rate of 85% and an average daily rate of €98. In 2023, a typical host income (annual revenue) was €28K. As of 12th September, 2024, there are 7,725 active Airbnb listings.

Average Revenue: €28K/yr
Occupancy Rate
85%
Avg Daily Rate
€98
Mid Scale
No. of Listings
10,094
Big
YoY Revenue Change
9.6%
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
€1,957
Average
€2,399
High
€3,602



Is Airbnb Profitable in Málaga?

Yes, there is good short-term rental demand. A 85% 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 Málaga

Short-term rental regulation is lenient in Málaga. 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 Málaga
A typical listing recorded a 85% average occupancy rate between 2023-08 - 2024-07. In this graph, you can see the occupancy rate distribution. About 73.43% of the guests are international guests, and visitors from Spain 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: 85%
7,725 Active Listings
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Explore Málaga's Airbnb Data
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Best Areas in Málaga for Airbnb
Are you wondering where to invest in Málaga? Look no further!
  1. Alcazaba of Málaga
  2. Gibralfaro Castle
  3. Malaga Cathedral
  4. Picasso Museum
  5. Atarazanas Market
  6. Muelle Uno
  7. Plaza de la Merced
  8. Malagueta Beach
  9. Calle Larios
  10. Botanical Garden of La Concepción
Top demand Airbnb in Málaga
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 7,725 listings.
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Entire home & 4 Bed
⭐5.0 (85)
2 fully equipped villas, 4bedrooms+heated pool+spa
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
€178
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (56)
Apartamento Otoño - Cortijo de Maza
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
€60
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 5 Bed
⭐5.0 (1)
Villa el Cerrillo Málaga - Churriana by Ruralidays
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
€655
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (16)
Fernandita
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
€94
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 3 Bed
⭐5.0 (110)
Málaga, CASUEÑA Casa tropical en Málaga ciudad.
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
€163
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 4 Bed
⭐5.0 (16)
Amplia casa rural con magnifico jardín.
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
€292
Daily Rate
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Professional Short-term rental property managers in Málaga
We've compiled a list of host profiles that manage the most Airbnb properties in Málaga. The dashboard shows their average occupancy rate, revenue, and year-over-year changes.
NameListingsRatingRevenue
Remy974.8$1,23,234
Rocío404.8$1,23,234
I Loft Malaga1734.5$1,23,234
Living4Malaga1044.4$1,23,234
Freshlanding754.5$1,23,234
Other short-term rental market data in Málaga
Here is a breakdown of short-let properties in Málaga. 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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