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Airbnb in Rotterdam: Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 79 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

Rotterdam Airbnb: 30% occupancy (+0 pts YoY), ~£136 median daily rate, 937 active listings. Seasonality, top neighbourhoods by revenue and what an investor…

At a glance
Median occupancy
30%
+0 pts YoY
Median daily rate
£136
+27.1% YoY
Active listings
937
1,357 total
Revenue per available night
£21

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Rotterdam short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 0 points, while the median daily rate is up 27.1 percent.

Rotterdam — occupancy over time 15% 3y ago 2023-06 23% 2y ago 2024-06 30% 1y ago 2025-06 30% Now 2026-06

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 15.2 points lower. Two years ago, 7 points lower.

When Rotterdam Airbnbs perform best

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

Rotterdam — monthly occupancy 62% 62% 61% 67% 67% 69% 69% 59% 57% 61% 57% 58% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

What kind of Airbnbs are in Rotterdam?

Of the 937 active operating listings, 73.7% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 28.6% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
1 BR: 54.5%2 BR: 28.4%3 BR: 11.3%4+ BR: 5.8%

Top neighborhoods in Rotterdam

The 76 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Spangen412%£91-15 pts YoY
Dijkzigt1141%£82+17 pts YoY
Kralingse Bos38%£69-20 pts YoY
Hillesluis839%£55+18 pts YoY
Katendrecht1030%£49-18 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Rotterdam?
Active Airbnb listings in Rotterdam run at ~30% occupancy (up 0 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Rotterdam?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Rotterdam is approximately £136, up 27.1% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Rotterdam?
There are approximately 937 active short-term rental listings in Rotterdam (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Rotterdam?
Compared to a year ago, Rotterdam short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +0 pts, daily rate +27.1%. 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 2026-06 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=669, ADR n=788.