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Airbnb in Rotterdam: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 241 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
30%
+7 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$124.74
-5.3% YoY
Active listings
909
1,334 total
Revenue per available night
$21.6

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 7 points, while the median daily rate is down 5.3 percent.

Rotterdam — occupancy over time 16% 3y ago 2022-11 15% 2y ago 2023-11 23% 1y ago 2024-11 30% Now 2025-11

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 13.6 points lower. Two years ago, 14.7 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 53% 54% 57% 59% 58% 65% 66% 64% 68% 68% 70% 62% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

What kind of Airbnbs are in Rotterdam?

Of the 909 active operating listings, 72.1% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 30.7% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 1.9%1 BR: 59%2 BR: 24.8%3 BR: 9.5%4+ BR: 4.7%

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
Schiemond1316%$78.3+4.5 pts YoY
Eemhaven284%$73.66+72.5 pts YoY
Dorp330%$59.4—
Dijkzigt1130%$54.32+19 pts YoY
Spangen336%$51.08+21.2 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Rotterdam?
Active Airbnb listings in Rotterdam run at ~30% occupancy (up 7 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 $124.74, down 5.3% 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 909 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 +7 pts, daily rate -5.3%. 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 2025-11 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=631, ADR n=672.