EU Short-Term Rental Tourism Surges by 10% in Q1 2026

Short-term rental tourism across European Union Member States grew by nearly 10% in the first quarter of 2026, with total guest nights surpassing 140 million, according to data from Eurostat and the European Commission. This growth aligns France with other high-activity markets including Germany, Luxembourg, and Slovenia.

How many short-term rentals were booked in Q1 2026?

Total guest nights booked via short-term rental platforms exceeded 140 million across the EU during the first quarter of 2026. Eurostat reported a nearly 10% increase in these bookings compared to previous periods. The data indicates a broad regional surge, with France, Germany, Luxembourg, and Slovenia appearing as key markets in this upward trend.

What was the impact on Cyprus?

Cyprus recorded 1.7 million nights booked in short-term rentals within a single quarter, according to the Cyprus Mail. This figure highlights the island’s role as a significant hub for platform-based tourism within the EU’s broader growth trajectory.

Which EU countries are seeing the strongest growth?

According to reports from Travel And Tour World and Eurostat, France has aligned its growth patterns with Germany, Luxembourg, and Slovenia. These nations are among the Member States driving the overall increase in short-term rental volume. The combined data from the European Commission and Eurostat confirms that the shift toward platform-mediated stays is accelerating across multiple diverse geographies in the bloc.

The European Commission continues to monitor these figures as part of the broader tracking of tourism trends and the regulatory environment for short-term rental platforms across Member States.