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Airbnb in Venice: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 317 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
36%
+6.4 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$166.86
-13.2% YoY
Active listings
6,967
8,590 total
Revenue per available night
$42.98

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Venice short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 6.4 points, while the median daily rate is down 13.2 percent.

Venice — occupancy over time 30% 2y ago 2023-10 30% 1y ago 2024-09 36% Now 2025-09

Looking further back: Two years ago, 6.4 points lower.

When Venice Airbnbs perform best

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

Venice — monthly occupancy 34% 36% 34% 38% 43% 44% 46% 48% 63% 54% 28% 31% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Venice compares to Italy

Benchmarked against 9 other Italy markets we track, Venice's metrics tell a clear story.

Occupancy vs national
+6 pts vs national
National median: 30%
Daily rate vs national
+27.7% vs national
National median: $130.7

What kind of Airbnbs are in Venice?

Of the 6,967 active operating listings, 80.6% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 47.7% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 1.4%1 BR: 53.1%2 BR: 32.9%3 BR: 9.7%4+ BR: 2.9%

Top neighborhoods in Venice

The 59 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Tronchetto26%$130.03—
Santa Croce49148%$68.58+13.5 pts YoY
San Polo51536%$68.15-0.2 pts YoY
San Marco76130%$67.61-1.2 pts YoY
Cannaregio1,27036%$56.7-0.2 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Venice?
Active Airbnb listings in Venice run at ~36% occupancy (up 6.4 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Venice?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Venice is approximately $166.86, down 13.2% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Venice?
There are approximately 6,967 active short-term rental listings in Venice (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Venice?
Compared to a year ago, Venice short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +6.4 pts, daily rate -13.2%. 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=3,599, ADR n=6,556.