Greece short-term rental revenue per available night rose 16.6% in September

Greek short-term rentals generated €99 in revenue per available rental night in September 2026, a 16.6% annual increase, according to AirDNA figures reported by GTP Headlines on 9 October. The average booked nightly rate rose 13.9% to €164.70. Occupancy increased by 1.4 percentage points to 60.2%, although booked nights declined by 2.7% and available listings by 3.0%. Better revenue per available night therefore does not imply that the total number of stays increased.

The contrast with Europe is important. AirDNA’s European review, published on 8 October, reports revenue per available rental night of about €78, up 9.1%, with occupancy of 55.4%. European booked nights fell by 1.2%. These are short-term accommodation indicators, not residential rents or net returns on property investments.

Athens showed a different seasonal pattern. Across 93 large European markets, average daily booked nights in Athens were 24.4% higher in September than the June–August daily average, while the average daily rate was 2.4% higher. This is a comparison within 2026, not a year-on-year change, and it does not describe every district or property type.

For owners, higher revenue per available night may improve gross receipts, but management, cleaning, maintenance, taxes, financing and regulatory costs still matter. Investors should examine comparable units over several seasons rather than turn one strong month into an assumed annual yield.