Short-term rental rates in Greece rose 11.8% over the summer to an average €195 a night, while occupancy held at 70.9% and RevPAR climbed 11.9% to €138

The tax on home purchases by third country nationals will jump from 3% to 15% starting July 2027, a five fold increase for buyers who fall outside Greece's existing exemptions

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

A new Athens court ruling sets limits on Airbnb rentals, as the Justice Ministry prepares its first major overhaul of property law since 1929

New data show overnight stays and visitors per resident have nearly tripled in eight years, with pressure concentrated in a handful of central districts

A landmark court ruling has clarified when short-term rentals can be prohibited in apartment buildings, while Greece prepares new legislation to update long-standing property rules.

Greek authorities say a 27-year-old suspect used fake job ads and fraudulent Airbnb-style rentals to scam dozens of victims, with at least 94 cases already identified.

Greece's proposed tourism spatial plan zones islands by development level and caps new hotel beds, while promising future Airbnb restrictions that the hotel industry says fall far short.

New rules on Airbnb and tourist capacity—especially in the Cyclades—aim to curb overtourism and housing pressure, as legal hurdles delay final approval of Greece’s long-awaited tourism spatial framework.

The total number of overnight stays by visitors in Airbnb-style rentals for Q2 of 2025 rose by 17.8% compared to the same quarter of 2024.

AirDNA data show Greece ranked among Europe’s most resilient short-term rental markets, with steady demand despite rising supply

Beer sales at Greece’s restaurants and hotels are slowing, while supermarkets post double-digit growth, Athenian Brewery says.

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

Police in Chania staged a sting operation after the tourists allegedly demanded €700 from villa owners, threatening bad reviews

If you find comfort in crisp white sheets turned down every afternoon, a hotel might be the way to go. If you crave extra space or a more casual setup, a short-term rental may suit you better.

Short-term rental listings in Greece soared to an all-time high of nearly 242,000 properties in June 2025, with over 1 million beds offered—despite stagnant occupancy rates and growing reliance on foreign visitors

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. […]

According to the Institute for Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) INSETE, the number of available short-term rental accommodations—Airbnb-type beds—exceeded 1 million for the first time in 2025, hitting a milestone in April. This data reflects the expansion of the tourism base in the short-term rental sector. In January, available beds were at 947,000 (+101,000 from 2024), […]