{"id":220,"date":"2026-01-15T10:22:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T10:22:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bmyguest.pt\/blog\/?p=220"},"modified":"2026-01-15T11:02:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T11:02:24","slug":"how-much-does-a-short-term-rental-earn-in-lisbon-realistic-simulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bmyguest.pt\/blog\/how-much-does-a-short-term-rental-earn-in-lisbon-realistic-simulation\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does a short-term rental earn in Lisbon? (realistic simulation)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"220\" class=\"elementor elementor-220 elementor-205\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73588c0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"73588c0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e3e49e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8e3e49e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How much does a short-term rental earn in Lisbon? (realistic simulation)<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-694b6e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"694b6e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"359\">Lisbon remains one of the strongest short-term rental markets in Europe. Tourist demand stays high for most of the year, allowing owners to earn higher returns than traditional long-term rentals when the property is well managed and properly positioned in the market.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"389\"><strong data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"389\">Average nightly rate<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"789\">In central areas such as Baixa, Alfama, Arroios, Estrela or Alc\u00e2ntara, a well-equipped one-bedroom apartment can charge between <strong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"545\">\u20ac60 and \u20ac140 per night<\/strong>, depending on the season, the quality of the property and its features (view, natural light, balcony, etc.).<br data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"657\" \/>In low season, prices tend to be closer to <strong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"714\">\u20ac60 to \u20ac90<\/strong>, while in high season they can reach <strong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"788\">\u20ac120\u2013\u20ac140, or more in some cases<\/strong>.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"816\"><strong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"816\">Average occupancy<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"1031\">A well-managed short-term rental in Lisbon can reach an average annual occupancy between <strong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"922\">60% and 90%<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"926\" \/>In high season, occupancy often approaches <strong data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"984\">90% or more<\/strong>, while in low season there are fewer bookings.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1066\"><strong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1066\">Realistic revenue example<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1305\">In practice, a one-bedroom apartment in Lisbon can generate between <strong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1185\">\u20ac22,000 and \u20ac25,000 per year in gross revenue<\/strong>, combining very strong months with weaker ones, reflecting market seasonality and price variations throughout the year.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1325\"><strong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1325\">Real costs<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1369\">The main costs of a short-term rental are:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1530\"><li data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1395\"><p data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1395\">Cleaning and laundry<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1437\"><p data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1437\">Platform fees (Airbnb, Booking, etc.)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1473\"><p data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1473\">Water, electricity and internet<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1508\"><p data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1508\">Management fee (if applicable)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1530\"><p data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1530\">Minor maintenance<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1608\">In most cases, these costs represent around <strong data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1607\">20% to 30% of total revenue<\/strong>.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1628\"><strong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1628\">Net profit<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1923\">After all expenses, a well-located one-bedroom apartment can generate around <strong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1741\">\u20ac17,000 per year in net profit<\/strong>, which is about <strong data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1778\">\u20ac1,400 per month<\/strong> for the owner.<br data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1796\" \/>Even with lower prices in the low season, short-term rentals often earn <strong data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1887\">30% to 60% more<\/strong> than traditional long-term rentals.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1948\"><strong data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1948\">Common mistakes<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1987\">The biggest mistakes owners make are:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2166\"><li data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2044\"><p data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2044\">Incorrect nightly pricing, especially in low season<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2068\"><p data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2068\">Poor-quality photos<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2097\"><p data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2097\">Slow responses to guests<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2128\"><p data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2128\">Not optimizing the listing<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2166\"><p data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2166\">Trying to manage everything alone<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2230\">These mistakes drastically reduce occupancy and annual income.<br \/><br \/><strong>Want to know how much your apartment could generate in short-term rental income? 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