Constantly above the 1 million threshold – from April onwards – the number of short-term rental beds in the country remained above 1 million in October 2025, according to INSETE Intelligence data.
In October, the available beds stood at 1.030 million, showing a seasonal decline, yet remaining higher by +38 thousand compared to the 992 thousand in October 2024.
At the accommodation level, October, as every year, records a seasonal decline, with accommodations at 234 thousand, but still higher by +9 thousand compared to the 225 thousand in October 2024.
In October, the average length of stay was 3.8 nights, remaining at the same level as September and showing stability after the summer peak.
The dominance of foreign visitors remained strong, with their share at 88%, compared to 12% domestic. The maintenance of such a high percentage after the end of the summer season underlines the clearly international-oriented nature of the short-term rental market and the resilience of demand in the post-pandemic period.
Accommodations on the rise during January–October
The evolution of the number of short-term rental accommodations from January to October 2025 shows a continued increase compared to the same period in 2024, a trend that began in 2023 and strengthened throughout 2024.
In January, 213 thousand accommodations were recorded, up +23 thousand compared to 190 thousand in January 2024. In February, accommodations rose to 216 thousand, an increase of +20 thousand compared to 196 thousand in the same month. In March, the number reached 222 thousand, up +18 thousand from 204 thousand in March 2024.
The second quarter continued with a consistently positive pace. In April, 228 thousand accommodations were recorded, up +16 thousand compared to 212 thousand in April 2024. In May, accommodations reached 236 thousand, +18 thousand more than the 218 thousand in May 2024. In June, another increase was recorded at 242 thousand, up +17 thousand from 225 thousand in June 2024.
The third quarter also continued with a positive trend. In July, available accommodations reached 246 thousand, exceeding the 232 thousand of July 2024 (+14 thousand). In August, a new historical high of 247 thousand was recorded, up +14 thousand compared to 233 thousand in August 2024. In September, there was a marginal decline to 245 thousand accommodations, remaining +13 thousand higher than the 232 thousand in September 2024.
Record number of beds in August
The upward trend in available short-term rental beds remained strong in the third quarter of 2025, continuing the sharp increase observed the previous year. The first quarter began positively, with January recording 947 thousand beds, up +102 thousand compared to 845 thousand in January 2024.
In February, available beds rose to 961 thousand, an increase of +84 thousand compared to 877 thousand in 2024, while in March they reached 981 thousand, up +76 thousand compared to 907 thousand in March 2024.
The second quarter was characterized by further growth. In April, beds stood at 1.008 million, up +73 thousand from 935 thousand in April 2024. In May, they reached 1.038 million (+76 thousand compared to 962 thousand). In June, 1.061 million beds were recorded, an increase of +70 thousand compared to 991 thousand in the same month in 2024.
The third quarter peaked with consecutive historical highs. In July, 1.078 million beds were recorded, up +57 thousand from 1.021 million in July 2024. In August, a new record of 1.081 million was set, +58 thousand compared to 1.023 million in August 2024—the highest value of the period. In September, available beds were 1.075 million, remaining at an extremely high level and up +56 thousand from 1.019 million in September 2024.
Length of stay stabilizes – Peak in August
Regarding average length of stay, the overall picture of the first ten months of 2025 suggests that, despite periodic fluctuations at the start of the year, there is stabilization at high levels, reinforcing the positive trajectory of the last two years.
Specifically, the first quarter of 2025 showed a general decline compared to the same period in 2024, continuing the mild downward trend observed toward the end of the previous year. In January, it was 3.1 nights, down -3.1% compared to 3.2 in 2024. In February, it rose to 3.2 nights, a decrease of -11.1% from 3.6 in the same month in 2024, while in March it reached 3.4 nights, a reduction of -2.9% compared to 3.5 in March 2024.
The second quarter recorded stabilization in April and a mild recovery in the following months, partially reversing the decline of the first quarter. In April, the average stay was 3.7 nights, at the same level as April 2024. In May, the first increase for 2025 was observed, with the average stay at 3.6 nights, up +5.9% compared to 3.4 in May 2024, while in June it further increased to 3.8 nights, up +2.7% compared to 3.7 in June 2024.
The third quarter maintained the positive momentum, confirming the stabilization of the average stay at the high levels of the last two years. In July, the average stay was 4.1 nights, the same as in July 2024. In August, it rose to 4.2 nights, up +2.4% compared to 4.1 in August 2024—the highest value of the period. In September, the average stay was 3.8 nights, remaining at the same level as September 2024.
Strengthened presence of foreign visitors
The composition of travelers in short-term rentals during the first quarter of 2025 highlights a strengthened presence of foreign visitors, continuing the upward trend observed since mid-2024. In January, foreigners accounted for 60% of the total, compared to 40% domestic. In February, the share of foreigners rose to 64%, with domestic visitors falling to 36%, while in March foreigners reached 69%, with domestic at 31%, confirming the strengthening of international demand from the beginning of the year.
The second quarter further reinforced the dominance of foreign visitors. In April, foreigners represented 86% of the total (14% domestic). In May, the presence of foreigners remained at extremely high levels at 92% (8% domestic), one of the highest figures for the period 2019–2025. In June, the share of foreigners remained at 92%, demonstrating stabilization of international dominance at the end of the first half of the year.
The third quarter began with particularly high percentages of foreign travelers. In July, foreigners reached 91% (9% domestic), while in August they were 89%, with domestic at 11%. In September, the highest figure of the 2019–2025 period was recorded, with foreigners representing 94% of visitors and domestic visitors just 6%.
