AADE is cross-checking 2025 earnings reported by Airbnb-style hosts against data supplied by major booking platforms, as it looks for discrepancies in declared rental income

AirDNA data show Greece among Europe’s most expensive short-term rental markets, with a €142.80 RevPAR in July, well above the €110.10 European average

Drugs, weapons, cash, and people have been hidden in Airbnb style short-term rentals across Europe, a Belgian drug official warns

Thessaloniki freezes new Airbnb-style rental registrations until Dec 2026 in central areas, tightening rules and imposing heavy fines for violations.

Greece’s new tourism spatial-planning framework introduces the possibility of suspending the use of newly built homes on islands for short-term rentals.

The average daily rate (ADR) climbed 7.4% to 89.6, euros while revenue per available rental (RevPAR) rose 3.2% to 46.6 euros—an indication that Greek property managers are maintaining firm pricing strategies despite weaker booking volumes.

In Greece, the average daily rate (ADR) declined by 3%, from 143 euros in 2024 to 139 euros in 2025, broadly in line with trends seen elsewhere in Europe.

Based on the figures, Attica was followed by the South Aegean and Crete, which ranked second and third respectively.

If the current momentum continues, 2025 could go down as one of the strongest years on record in terms of tax revenues generated from short-term rentals.

Short-term rental properties must have been legally and exclusively used for short stays in the tax year preceding the long-term lease, with all required short-term rental filings submitted to the tax authorities.

Rising temperatures and frequent heatwaves are nudging visitors toward cooler months, while lower off-peak prices add to the appeal.

Tourism authorities highlight that the framework sets out clear rules, establishing quality and safety criteria that reflect the rapid expansion of this segment of the hospitality industry.

Greece is tightening its grip on Airbnb-style rentals. Starting Oct. 1, hosts face stricter tax obligations and properties limits.

From October 1, properties on platforms like Airbnb face mandatory safety measures and insurance obligations, and violators will face steep fines

The government is weighing further limits, including the possible suspension of new listings outside Athens in other popular destinations.

This surge in supply comes with consequences. Occupancy rates for short-term rentals in June and July remained flat compared to last year, at 40% and 51% respectively.

According to a study by Oxford Economics commissioned by Airbnb, 21% of total spending by STR travelers in Europe goes directly to local, often small businesses such as bakeries, tavernas, and grocery stores.

The boom in short-term rentals such as Airbnb has significantly reduced the availability of properties for long-term leasing, while rental prices continue to climb—even for older properties. The problem is compounded by programs like “My Home 2,” which have contributed to further price hikes without addressing the core issue, namely, the limited supply of housing. […]

The court upheld an appeal by the Association of Short-Term Property Rental Companies (STAMA) against the imposition of a 600-euro professional fee per property managed by legal entities.

Data from analytics firm AirDNA shows that average occupancy for short-term rentals dropped to 45% in March, down from 49% the same month last year.