Is it profitable to do Airbnb in Sicily, Italy?

What is the occupancy rate of Airbnb in Sicily, Italy?

What is the average daily rate of Airbnb in Sicily, Italy?

Italy / Sicily

Sicily, Airbnb Market Statistics & Data, Italy

A typical short-term rental listing in Sicily is booked for 215 nights a year, with a median occupancy rate of 59% and an average daily rate of €79. In 2023, a typical host income (annual revenue) was €16K. As of 12th September, 2024, there are 35,424 active Airbnb listings.

Average Revenue: €16K/yr
Occupancy Rate
59%
Avg Daily Rate
€79
Budget
No. of Listings
49,925
Big
YoY Revenue Change
-1.61%
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
€765
Average
€1,331
High
€2,581



Is Airbnb Profitable in Sicily?

Yes, there is good short-term rental demand. A 59% 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 Sicily

Short-term rental regulation is lenient in Sicily. 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.
We made a guide on things you need to know before starting an Airbnb in Italy, learn how much it costs to start an Airbnb and if it’s profitable to start an Airbnb.
Average Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Sicily
A typical listing recorded a 59% average occupancy rate between 2023-08 - 2024-07. In this graph, you can see the occupancy rate distribution. About 55.88% of the guests are international guests, and visitors from Italy 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: 59%
35,424 Active Listings
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Explore Sicily's Airbnb Data
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Best Areas in Sicily for Airbnb
Are you wondering where to invest in Sicily? Look no further!
  1. Mount Etna
  2. Valley of the Temples (Valle dei Templi)
  3. Taormina
  4. Syracuse (Siracusa)
  5. Palermo
  6. Agrigento
  7. Cefalù
  8. Catania
  9. Trapani
  10. Noto
Top demand Airbnb in Sicily
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 35,424 listings.
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Private room & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (1)
Villablanche San Pantaleo
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
€157
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 5 Bed
⭐5.0 (2)
Casa Maissala - Whole House – Marsala Area
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
€456
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (3)
Nel centro di Marsala
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
€39
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (27)
La casa dei girasoli
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
€33
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (94)
LA TERRAZZA DI MARISA-SICILIA
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
€107
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (26)
Appartamento di charme con terrazza solarium
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
€157
Daily Rate
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Professional Short-term rental property managers in Sicily
We've compiled a list of host profiles that manage the most Airbnb properties in Sicily. The dashboard shows their average occupancy rate, revenue, and year-over-year changes.
NameListingsRatingRevenue
Welcome To Italy2484.3$1,23,234
Cristina901.7$1,23,234
Emma343.4$1,23,234
Wonderful Italy Sicilia2244.2$1,23,234
Nunzio544.3$1,23,234
Other short-term rental market data in Sicily
Here is a breakdown of short-let properties in Sicily. 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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