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Airbnb in Riga: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 299 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
30%
+8.6 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$51.84
-4% YoY
Active listings
2,540
3,205 total
Revenue per available night
$10.48

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Riga short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 8.6 points, while the median daily rate is down 4 percent.

Riga — occupancy over time 15% 3y ago 2022-09 16% 2y ago 2023-09 21% 1y ago 2024-09 30% Now 2025-09

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 15.2 points lower. Two years ago, 13.6 points lower.

When Riga Airbnbs perform best

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

Riga — monthly occupancy 40% 40% 41% 47% 47% 48% 61% 61% 61% 50% 38% 42% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

What kind of Airbnbs are in Riga?

Of the 2,540 active operating listings, 93.1% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 54.1% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
Studio
1 BR
2 BR
Studio: 12.8%1 BR: 59.7%2 BR: 18.1%3 BR: 5.6%4+ BR: 3.8%

Top neighborhoods in Riga

The 46 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Salas372%$21.28—
Bieriņi1242%$15.23+30.5 pts YoY
Vecpilsēta54236%$13.5+9.7 pts YoY
Ķīpsala1524%$13.39+5.9 pts YoY
Vecāķi1242%$12.74+24.5 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Riga?
Active Airbnb listings in Riga run at ~30% occupancy (up 8.6 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Riga?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Riga is approximately $51.84, down 4% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Riga?
There are approximately 2,540 active short-term rental listings in Riga (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Riga?
Compared to a year ago, Riga short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +8.6 pts, daily rate -4%. 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=1,605, ADR n=2,256.