Bottom line
Antwerp and Ghent score similarly on the metrics that matter most for short-term rental returns. The right pick depends on whether you optimise for yield (lower regulation risk, higher RevPAR) or capital growth.
Head-to-head metrics
| Antwerp | Ghent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median occupancy | 36% | 36% |
| Median daily rate | $98.28 | $108 |
| Median RevPAR | $22.36 | $30.56 |
| Active listings | 1,831 | 1,127 |
| YoY occupancy | +13 pts | +9.7 pts |
| YoY daily rate | +4.6% | +0% |
| Regulation risk | — | — |
| Annual night cap | None | None |
| License required | No | No |
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