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Airbnb in South Aegean: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 305 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

South Aegean short-term rental market data, neighbourhood breakdown, and regulation summary.

At a glance
Median occupancy
24%
+15.2 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$133.92
+0.8% YoY
Active listings
23,088
37,139 total
Revenue per available night
$11.99

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the South Aegean short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 15.2 points, while the median daily rate is up 0.8 percent.

South Aegean — occupancy over time 8% 3y ago 2022-09 8% 2y ago 2023-09 9% 1y ago 2024-09 24% Now 2025-09

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 15.8 points lower. Two years ago, 15.8 points lower.

When South Aegean Airbnbs perform best

Monthly occupancy data shows the seasonal rhythm of the South Aegean short-term rental market. Use this to plan dynamic pricing, target peak demand, and avoid lulls.

South Aegean — monthly occupancy 66% 64% 61% 52% 46% 46% 49% 49% 50% 49% 61% 66% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How South Aegean compares to Greece

Benchmarked against 4 other Greece markets we track, South Aegean's metrics tell a clear story.

Occupancy vs national
-3 pts vs national
National median: 27%
Daily rate vs national
+44.2% vs national
National median: $92.9

What kind of Airbnbs are in South Aegean?

Of the 23,088 active operating listings, 89.1% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 47.3% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 3.2%1 BR: 52.6%2 BR: 26.1%3 BR: 10.8%4+ BR: 7.3%

Top neighborhoods in South Aegean

The 34 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Μήλου (Milos)1,13636%$23+20.7 pts YoY
Θήρας (Santorini)3,52824%$17.82+10.8 pts YoY
Μυκόνου (Μykonos)2,20024%$17.6+14.1 pts YoY
Πάρου (Paros)2,61624%$15.01+14.1 pts YoY
Σίφνου (Sifnos)58130%$15.01+19 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in South Aegean?
Active Airbnb listings in South Aegean run at ~24% occupancy (up 15.2 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in South Aegean?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in South Aegean is approximately $133.92, up 0.8% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in South Aegean?
There are approximately 23,088 active short-term rental listings in South Aegean (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in South Aegean?
Compared to a year ago, South Aegean short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +15.2 pts, daily rate +0.8%. Underlying data comes from the latest Inside Airbnb snapshot vs the closest archive ~12 months prior.

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Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2025-09 snapshot, filtered to active listings (those with at least one booking in the last 12 months). Year-over-year deltas compare against the closest archived snapshot ~12 months prior. Sample sizes: occupancy n=20,391, ADR n=20,922.