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Best Airbnb Markets in Greece (2026)

Based on Airbtics data from January 2025 to December 2025, this page shows the top Airbnb locations to invest in Greece with key statistics and information, like short-term rental regulations, number of listings, occupancy rate, average daily rate, and annual revenue. This allows you to discover the most profitable cities to invest in, buy, and own Airbnb rental properties in Greece.

The Airbtics Market Score indicates how attractive a location is for investing in an Airbnb rental property. We determine this score based on the following criteria:

  1. Short-term rental yield: The ratio between annual revenue and property price, as a percentage. Locations with higher Airbnb rental yield score better.
  2. Short-term rental regulations: How STR-friendly the local Airbnb rules and laws are. Markets with more lenient regulations get a higher score.
  3. Market size: The number of Airbnb listings. Larger vacation rental markets get a higher score as it is easier for investors to buy and sell properties.
  4. Growth: How fast the market is becoming saturated. Priority is given to markets that are already developed but are not approaching saturation yet.
  5. Seasonality: To what degree Airbnb performance is affected by seasonality. Less seasonal impact is preferred as investors can enjoy a more stable short-term rental performance throughout the year.
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Last updated: February, 2026

Greece Short-Term Rental Market Overview (Full-Year 2025 Analysis)

National averages across all Greece markets
Average Occupancy Rate i
67.31%
Average Annual Revenue i
€28,331
Average Daily Rate (ADR) i
€112
YoY Supply Growth i
23.91%
YoY Revenue Change i
10.98%

Top 26 Greece Cities for Airbnb in 2026

Position Market Grade Market Name Regulation No of Listings Avg. Occupancy Rate Avg. Daily Rate Revenue Short-term Rental Yield Rent Gap
1DAthens
Strict
12,62671%€81€21,62512.3%34.5%
2E+Santorini
Strict
4,44169%€161€40,99412.3%34.5%
3B+Rhodes
Strict
4,28572%€124€32,87212.3%34.5%
4C+Kefalonia
Strict
3,17273%€139€37,27612.3%34.5%
5C+Zakinthos
Strict
2,95175%€136€37,51312.3%34.5%
6BMykonos
Strict
2,82670%€219€56,37812.3%34.5%
7CThessaloniki
Strict
2,81263%€66€15,57112.3%34.5%
8B+Lefkadas
Strict
1,99669%€143€36,18912.3%34.5%
9CChania
Strict
1,89874%€100€27,27912.3%34.5%
10C+Corfu gr
Strict
1,68972%€117€31,03312.3%34.5%
11BKalymnos and kos
Strict
1,53569%€106€27,11212.3%34.5%
12BHeraklion
Strict
1,40772%€74€19,77712.3%34.5%
13D+Rhodes town
Strict
1,26772%€110€29,26212.3%34.5%
14AKassandra east coast
Strict
1,13065%€145€34,67112.3%34.5%
15C+Rethymno
Strict
1,02474%€98€26,74912.3%34.5%
16D+Eastern athens
Strict
85559%€85€18,75212.3%34.5%
17D+Corinthia
Strict
74448%€91€16,26512.3%34.5%
18B+Samos
Strict
68465%€94€22,65412.3%34.5%
19C+Piraeus
Strict
66463%€79€18,69912.3%34.5%
20D+Naxos
Strict
65574%€116€31,52512.3%34.5%
21C+Nafplio
Strict
63955%€100€20,48912.3%34.5%
22B+Sifnos
Strict
61677%€148€42,02112.3%34.5%
23C+Kalamata
Strict
55657%€79€16,86412.3%34.5%
24DGlyfada
Strict
54966%€121€29,88412.3%34.5%
25D+Paros
Strict
51676%€115€32,13812.3%34.5%
26C+Volos
Strict
51550%€69€13,02712.3%34.5%

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Why Invest in Airbnb Greece in 2026?

In recent years, Greece has emerged as one of the best locations for investing in short-term rentals thanks to its popular tourist attractions, thriving business activities, growing digital nomad presence, and vibrant cities like Mykonos, Sifnos and Santorini. With millions of international visitors coming each year, the demand for vacation rental accommodations is growing, making Airbnb Greece a lucrative option for both local and foreign investors.

Due to strong demand from travelers, Greece offers competitive average daily rates (ADR), healthy occupancy rates, and attractive revenue potential in the best Airbnb markets. Whether you're looking to start your first Airbnb business with a modest budget or to add a luxury short-term rental property to your portfolio, Greece has a profitable location to meet your budget and aspirations as an investor.

Market Saturation Analysis: Greece

Benchmark: Markets are categorized relative to Greece's national averages (Supply: +23.9%, Revenue: +11.0%). Markets above the national average are marked with ↑, while those below are marked with ↓.

🟢

Healthy Growth

Supply > avg, Revenue > avg
Expansion with demand keeping up

  • Kassandra east coast Supply: +33.4% | Revenue: +26.9%
  • Samos Supply: +37.4% | Revenue: +22.1%
  • Piraeus Supply: +41.2% | Revenue: +18.0%
  • Lefkadas Supply: +31.0% | Revenue: +17.7%
  • Rhodes Supply: +26.2% | Revenue: +17.0%
  • Corinthia Supply: +24.4% | Revenue: +15.1%
  • Glyfada Supply: +28.3% | Revenue: +14.6%
  • Rhodes town Supply: +27.6% | Revenue: +12.8%
  • Kefalonia Supply: +26.6% | Revenue: +11.9%
🟡

Early Saturation

Supply > avg, Revenue ≤ avg
Competition rising

  • Kalymnos and kos Supply: +30.5% | Revenue: +10.8%
  • Kalamata Supply: +24.1% | Revenue: +9.5%
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Under-the-Radar

Supply ≤ avg, Revenue > avg
Hidden opportunities

  • Sifnos Supply: +19.0% | Revenue: +15.1%
  • Heraklion Supply: +18.7% | Revenue: +14.1%
  • Volos Supply: +16.1% | Revenue: +14.1%
  • Eastern athens Supply: +23.6% | Revenue: +14.0%
  • Mykonos Supply: +21.7% | Revenue: +13.4%
  • Nafplio Supply: +17.3% | Revenue: +12.6%
  • Chania Supply: +17.2% | Revenue: +11.8%
🔴

Declining

Supply ≤ avg, Revenue ≤ avg
Risky markets

  • Naxos Supply: +16.9% | Revenue: -15.1%
  • Santorini Supply: +17.5% | Revenue: -14.8%
  • Zakinthos Supply: +23.4% | Revenue: +2.1%
  • Corfu gr Supply: +22.6% | Revenue: +4.2%
  • Athens Supply: +19.0% | Revenue: +8.2%
  • Paros Supply: +19.3% | Revenue: +8.9%
  • Rethymno Supply: +18.6% | Revenue: +9.9%
  • Thessaloniki Supply: +19.8% | Revenue: +10.7%

Best Cities for Airbnb in Greece by Budget

Top 3 Affordable & Mid-Range Airbnb Markets: $500,000 & Below

These markets offer accessible investment opportunities with lower to moderate property prices, suitable for investors seeking entry-level or mid-range options.

  1. Volos
    • Property price: €120,900
    • STR revenue: €13,027/year
    • Yield: 12.8%
  2. Zakinthos
    • Property price: €139,500
    • STR revenue: €37,513/year
    • Yield: 29.3%
  3. Thessaloniki
    • Property price: €139,500
    • STR revenue: €15,571/year
    • Yield: 16.2%

Top 3 Best Places for Airbnb Arbitrage in Greece

  1. Sifnos
    • STR revenue: €42,021/year
    • Rent gap: €8,084
  2. Lefkadas
    • STR revenue: €36,189/year
    • Rent gap: €6,568
  3. Samos
    • STR revenue: €22,654/year
    • Rent gap: €5,765



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