Side-by-side comparison

Milan vs Rome: which is better for Airbnb investment?

We compare the Italy short-term rental markets across occupancy, daily rate, RevPAR, year-over-year trend, and regulation.

Bottom line

Rome edges ahead of Milan on stronger RevPAR ($32.29 vs $24.84), lower regulation risk (medium vs undefined).

Head-to-head metrics

 MilanRome
Median occupancy30%30%
Median daily rate$130.68$139.32
Median RevPAR$24.84$32.29
Active listings16,14327,668
YoY occupancy+13.6 pts+5.3 pts
YoY daily rate-2.4%-7.9%
Regulation riskmedium
Annual night capNoneNone
License requiredNoNo

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Market guide
Airbnb in Milan
Occupancy, ADR, neighborhoods, regulation
Market guide
Airbnb in Rome
Occupancy, ADR, neighborhoods, regulation
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