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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Gjirokastra, Albania Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
135
Avg. booking lead time
49 days
Listings showing a permit
0%
Peak revenue month
August
Lowest revenue month
December

The short answer

Gjirokastra Airbnb Market at a Glance

Rates and bookings both trail the Southern Albania average. Listings averaged ALL 4,641 a night and were booked on 27% of available nights, against ALL 7,220 and 38% for the Southern Albania average.

Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 3.3 times as much as in December, usually the slowest.

With 135 active listings, Gjirokastra is the eighth-largest of 19 Southern Albania markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 5% while the number of active listings grew 11%.

Map of Airbnb listings in Gjirokastra Browse the live Gjirokastra Airbnb market See Every Gjirokastra Listing

Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Gjirokastra?

Gross bookings per Gjirokastra listing averaged ALL 289,027 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Southern Albania average: ALL 522,272), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Gjirokastra listing brings in ALL 63,100 in August, its best month, and ALL 19,200 in December, its slowest. July runs within 3% of August, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 40% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.

In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 3.8 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ALL 84,200+ a month, about 3.2 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn ALL 49,000 or more, roughly ALL 23,000 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about ALL 26,300 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ALL 12,600 or less, about half of the median.

These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.

August earns about 3.3 times what December does

Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ALL 37,600. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.

Gjirokastra Airbnb Data by Month

Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.

July 2026 led on revenue, while nightly rates and bookings both peaked in August 2026. Across the past two years, August is usually the strongest month.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Gjirokastra, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025ALL 50,45937.1%ALL 4,443ALL 1,68247 days1.8 nights
Oct 2025ALL 33,01323.9%ALL 4,273ALL 1,06540 days2.3 nights
Nov 2025ALL 24,23121.4%ALL 4,168ALL 80836 days3.4 nights
Dec 2025ALL 21,19818.7%ALL 4,170ALL 68443 days4.3 nights
Jan 2026ALL 23,06721.0%ALL 4,197ALL 74451 days8.7 nights
Feb 2026ALL 22,13821.2%ALL 4,154ALL 79129 days4.2 nights
Mar 2026ALL 20,95516.6%ALL 4,270ALL 67620 days3.7 nights
Apr 2026ALL 33,96124.9%ALL 4,365ALL 1,13242 days2 nights
May 2026ALL 41,58726.2%ALL 4,770ALL 1,34247 days2 nights
Jun 2026ALL 50,56432.8%ALL 4,935ALL 1,68556 days2.9 nights
Jul 2026ALL 63,38437.1%ALL 5,086ALL 2,04563 days2.7 nights
Aug 2026ALL 61,31238.0%ALL 5,143ALL 1,97866 days1.8 nights

Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.

The typical Gjirokastra listing earns about ALL 26,300 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Gjirokastra Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Gjirokastra Airbnb took in ALL 289,027 in the 12 months to September 2026, an average that counts every active listing, including those open only part of the year. A listing in the top quarter took in about ALL 538,000, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about ALL 33,300 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money.

These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.

Gjirokastra Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Gjirokastra Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookingsALL 282,327ALL 525,500
Cleaning fees guests pay2% of Gjirokastra bookingsALL 6,700ALL 12,500
Gross bookingsALL 289,027ALL 538,000
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 76% of Gjirokastra listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−ALL 36,200−ALL 67,500
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; ALL 0 if you clean yourself−ALL 6,700−ALL 12,500
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−ALL 14,500−ALL 26,900
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−ALL 5,800−ALL 10,800
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−ALL 8,700−ALL 16,100
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−ALL 2,900−ALL 2,900
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−ALL 1,400−ALL 1,400
ManagementALL 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookingsALL 0ALL 0
Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are freeALL 0ALL 0
Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed onALL 0ALL 0
Total running costsAbout 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−ALL 76,200−ALL 138,100
Left for housing costs, then profitALL 212,827about ALL 17,700 a monthALL 399,900about ALL 33,300 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own Gjirokastra Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Gjirokastra's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.

To work out the profit on one Gjirokastra home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.

How Gjirokastra's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Gjirokastra listings are booked on 38% or more of their nights, against 20% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of ALL 4,165 adds about ALL 41,700 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge ALL 5,165 a night or more, against a median of ALL 4,165. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about ALL 28,200 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, August brings the average listing about ALL 63,100, against ALL 19,200 in December, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Gjirokastra listings average 4.84 stars, and 57% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.

What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about ALL 44,800 a month, against ALL 24,100 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Gjirokastra?

Gjirokastra listings were booked on 27% of the nights they were open over the past year, 11 percentage points below the Southern Albania average (38%) and 11 points below the Albania average (38%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 17% in December to 42% in September.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 6.2 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 58%+ of open nights, 38 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 38% or more, roughly two and a half nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 20% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 9% or less, less than one night a week.

September is usually the busiest month in Gjirokastra, December the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

Nightly rates

How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Gjirokastra?

The average nightly rate in Gjirokastra, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ALL 4,641 over the past year, about 36% below the Southern Albania average of ALL 7,220 and about 30% below the Albania average of ALL 6,650. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about ALL 4,865 and bottom out in January and February at about ALL 3,985.

The top 10% charge about twice the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge ALL 6,645+ a night, about 1.6 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge ALL 5,165 or more, about ALL 1,000 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about ALL 4,165 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge ALL 3,305 or less, about 79% of the median.

August rates run 22% above February's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ALL 4,370. The 12-month ADR of ALL 4,641 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Gjirokastra?

RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Gjirokastra it averaged ALL 1,290 over the past year, from about ALL 618 in a typical December to about ALL 2,030 in a typical August.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ALL 2,460+ per open night, about 2.6 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn ALL 1,630 or more, about ALL 690 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about ALL 944 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ALL 720 or less, about three-quarters of the median.

August RevPAR is about 3.3 times December's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ALL 1,230.

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Gjirokastra

Gjirokastra has one high season, June through September, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from November to April. A listing earns about 2.9 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.

Average revenue by month in Gjirokastra

Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years

The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, ALL 37,600.

Revenue by month in Gjirokastra in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Gjirokastra, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryLow seasonALL 20,600
FebruaryLow seasonALL 20,200
MarchLow seasonALL 26,800
AprilLow seasonALL 33,800
MayShoulder seasonALL 39,300
JuneHigh seasonALL 47,700
JulyHigh seasonALL 61,800
AugustHigh seasonALL 63,100
SeptemberHigh seasonALL 56,400
OctoberShoulder seasonALL 35,400
NovemberLow seasonALL 27,100
DecemberLow seasonALL 19,200
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Gjirokastra by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonJune–SeptemberALL 57,20039%ALL 4,733
Shoulder seasonMay, OctoberALL 37,40027%ALL 4,469
Low seasonNovember–AprilALL 24,60020%ALL 4,103

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Gjirokastra?

Guests book Gjirokastra stays 49 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 66 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 22 days. A typical August booking is made in early June.

August stays are booked furthest ahead

Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month figure of 49 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.

Permits

Airbnb Permits and Registration in Gjirokastra

None of the 135 active listings in Gjirokastra display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.

Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Gjirokastra.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Gjirokastra

AirROI's area guide picks eight Gjirokastra neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Old Bazaar, Castle Hill and City Center. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Gjirokastra
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
Old Bazaar Historical charm with Ottoman-era architecture and vibrant local culture. Popular for tourists wanting an authentic Gjirokastra experience.Ethnographic Museum, Gjirokastër Castle, Bazaar Street, Skenduli House, Kërraba River
Castle Hill Offers stunning views and a historical atmosphere, perfect for guests interested in history and architecture.Gjirokastër Castle, Historical Museum, Bazar Street, Drino Valley
City Center Convenient location with easy access to restaurants, shops, and cultural sites. Great for families and tourists seeking convenience.National Museum, City Park, Restaurants and Cafes, Art Galleries
Ali Pashe Tepelena Scenic area known for its natural beauty and proximity to historical sites, appealing to eco-tourists and history enthusiasts.Tepelena Castle, Natural Springs, River Activities
Zonë e Re Modern residential area with a mix of local and expatriate communities. Provides a unique blend of local life and convenience for visitors.Shopping Centers, Local Markets, Restaurants
Sarakatsani District Known for traditional architecture and folk culture, offers a glimpse into the local lifestyle.Ethnographic Exhibitions, Traditional Crafts, Cultural Events
Rrëza i Gjirokastrës Quiet residential area ideal for those seeking a peaceful stay while still close to town.Local Parks, Family-friendly Restaurants
Drino River Valley Beautiful nature and outdoor activities alongside the river. Perfect for nature lovers.Hiking Trails, Scenic Views, Nature Photography

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Gjirokastra Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Entire homes make up 62% of listings in Gjirokastra, but private rooms are a real segment: more than one listing in three (36%) rents out a single room. Apartments or condos (44%) and houses (39%) split the stock almost evenly.

Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment

Gjirokastra Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 62%
  • Private room 36%
  • Shared room 2%
Room types in numbers
Gjirokastra Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home62.2%84
Private room35.6%48
Shared room2.2%3

Apartments and houses split the stock

Gjirokastra Airbnb listings by property type

  • Apartment/Condo 44%
  • House 39%
  • Hotel/Boutique 16%
  • Others <1%
  • Cabin/Outdoor <1%
Property types in numbers
Gjirokastra Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
Apartment/Condo43.7%59
House39.3%53
Hotel/Boutique15.6%21
Others0.7%1
Cabin/Outdoor0.7%1

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Gjirokastra Have?

Gjirokastra's homes run small: studios and one-bedrooms make up 52% of entire homes, and only 11% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 82 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Gjirokastra entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

Bedroom counts in numbers
Gjirokastra entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes with a bedroom count Entire homes
Studio11.0%9
1 bedroom41.5%34
2 bedrooms36.6%30
3 bedrooms8.5%7
4 bedrooms2.4%2

What Each Home Size Earns in Gjirokastra

A typical one-bedroom home in Gjirokastra earned ALL 280,000 over the past year, against ALL 188,000 for a two-bedroom home.

What each home size earns in Gjirokastra
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
1 bedroom34ALL 280,000ALL 332,000ALL 4,29332%
2 bedrooms30ALL 188,000ALL 406,000ALL 5,10128%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Gjirokastra Sleep?

Most Gjirokastra listings are sized for couples and small families: 66% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 8% take eight or more. Shares are of the 104 listings with a guest capacity on file (77% of the market).

Gjirokastra listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file

Guest capacity in numbers
Gjirokastra listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings with a capacity on file Listings
2 guests20.2%21
3 guests19.2%20
4 guests26.9%28
5 guests16.3%17
6 guests7.7%8
7 guests1.9%2
8+ guests7.7%8

How Gjirokastra Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Gjirokastra hosts set up an average of 3 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. 61% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
13
Beds per listing
3
Show exact location
61%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Gjirokastra Offer?

Free on-site parking is common in Gjirokastra: 75% of listings offer it, and 73% have a washer.

Share of Gjirokastra listings with each common amenity

  • Wifi Nearly all
  • Air conditioning Nearly all
  • TV 89%
  • Shampoo 80%
  • Hair dryer 79%
  • Hot water 79%
  • Free parking on premises 75%
  • Heating 73%
  • Washer 73%
  • Hangers 70%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Gjirokastra

Listings in Gjirokastra with a single-level layout earned about twice as much a year, on average, as those without: ALL 536,000 against ALL 263,000. Listings with a pet-friendly policy show about the same gap. The gap is smaller for an indoor fireplace (about 85% more). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.

Revenue gap for Gjirokastra listings with each amenity

How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it

  • Single level home +104% on 10% of listings
  • Pets allowed +98% on 56% of listings
  • Indoor fireplace +87% on 7% of listings
  • Paid parking off premises +80% on 7% of listings
  • Garden view +77% on 19% of listings
  • Elevator +62% on 16% of listings
  • Dedicated workspace +48% on 50% of listings
  • Backyard +45% on 40% of listings
  • Free street parking +38% on 49% of listings
  • Patio or balcony +34% on 54% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Gjirokastra listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
Single level home10%ALL 536,000ALL 263,000+104%
Pets allowed56%ALL 371,000ALL 187,000+98%
Indoor fireplace7%ALL 508,000ALL 272,000+87%
Paid parking off premises7%ALL 492,000ALL 273,000+80%
Garden view19%ALL 445,000ALL 252,000+77%
Elevator16%ALL 425,000ALL 263,000+62%
Dedicated workspace50%ALL 346,000ALL 233,000+48%
Backyard40%ALL 355,000ALL 245,000+45%
Free street parking49%ALL 337,000ALL 244,000+38%
Patio or balcony54%ALL 328,000ALL 244,000+34%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Gjirokastra?

Gjirokastra runs on foreign visitors: 99% of guests who left reviews live outside Albania. France leads with 24% of reviewers, ahead of Germany at 13%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 40%, followed by French and German.

99% of Gjirokastra guests come from abroad

Where guests who left reviews live

  • International 99%
  • Domestic <1%

Where Gjirokastra guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Paris 3%
  • Berlin 2%
  • London 2%
  • Montreal 2%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Gjirokastra guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
Paris2.9%
Berlin2.3%
London2.0%
Montreal1.8%

Where Gjirokastra guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • France 24%
  • Germany 13%
  • United States 12%
  • United Kingdom 7%
  • Netherlands 6%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Gjirokastra guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
France23.6%
Germany12.8%
United States11.7%
United Kingdom7.3%
Netherlands6.2%

Languages spoken by Gjirokastra guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 40%
  • French 17%
  • German 11%
  • Spanish 10%
  • Italian 4%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Gjirokastra guests
Language Share of guests
English40.3%
French16.7%
German11.0%
Spanish9.9%
Italian3.7%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Gjirokastra?

Gjirokastra Airbnbs average 4.84 stars, and 57% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and check-in is the lowest, at 4.77.

Cleanliness and communication score highest in Gjirokastra; check-in is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.85
  • Cleanliness 4.88
  • Communication 4.88
  • Location 4.80
  • Check-in 4.77
  • Value 4.87
Category scores in numbers
Gjirokastra guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.85
Cleanliness4.88
Communication4.88
Location4.80
Check-in4.77
Value4.87

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Gjirokastra: Stays, Rules and Fees

Nearly all Gjirokastra listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 7% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 44% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Gjirokastra listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 81%
  • 181-270 days 15%
  • 91-180 days 4%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Gjirokastra listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days80.7%109
181-270 days14.8%20
91-180 days4.4%6

Days a year Gjirokastra listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 181-270 days 7%
  • 91-180 days 15%
  • 31-90 days 44%
  • 1-30 days 34%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Gjirokastra listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
181-270 days6.7%9
91-180 days14.8%20
31-90 days44.4%60
1-30 days34.1%46

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Gjirokastra?

The average Gjirokastra booking lasts 2.9 nights, longest in January and shortest in September. Listings took about 14 bookings each over the year, some 1,860 in all. Nearly four in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.

Average length of stay by month in Gjirokastra

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Gjirokastra Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

Nearly all listings in Gjirokastra accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Gjirokastra listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 94% 127 listings
  • 2 Nights 5% 7 listings
  • 3 Nights 1% 1 listing

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Gjirokastra?

Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Gjirokastra, used by 72% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: nearly nine in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 12% on Firm or stricter ones.

Cancellation policies of Gjirokastra listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 72% 97 listings
  • Moderate 16% 22 listings
  • Firm 9% 12 listings
  • Strict 3% 4 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Gjirokastra?

About three in ten Gjirokastra listings charge a cleaning fee. Fees here tend to be small: for listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up only about 2% of gross revenue.

Listings charging a fee
29.6%
Share of gross revenue
2.3%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Gjirokastra

The top-grossing Airbnb in Gjirokastra, a two-bedroom unit, took in ALL 1,950,000 over the past year, about 6.7 times the city's average of ALL 289,000.

Melodia - Harmony Heaven Melodia - Harmony Heaven Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Revenue
ALL 1.9M
Occupancy
52.2%
Daily rate
ALL 9,046
Inn Cloud Gjirokastra Inn Cloud Gjirokastra Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
ALL 1.6M
Occupancy
62.6%
Daily rate
ALL 9,710
Emblematic House 1 Emblematic House 1 Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.93
Revenue
ALL 1.4M
Occupancy
58.6%
Daily rate
ALL 6,001
City Grove: Blooms and Beds | 2BR with City Views City Grove: Blooms and Beds | 2BR with City Views Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Revenue
ALL 904,937
Occupancy
51.7%
Daily rate
ALL 5,751
Patio Room 04 - Cozy double room with great view Patio Room 04 - Cozy double room with great view Private room Rated 4.95
Revenue
ALL 829,259
Occupancy
60.3%
Daily rate
ALL 4,172
Ned's Apartment Ned's Apartment Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.93
Revenue
ALL 818,494
Occupancy
49.5%
Daily rate
ALL 4,096

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Gjirokastra?

Irsida is the top-grossing host in Gjirokastra, with ALL 2.11 million in bookings across 4 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 20% of the market's 135 listings.

Top Airbnb hosts in Gjirokastra by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
Irsida 4ALL 2,111,849ALL 527,9624.95/5
Alfred 4ALL 2,095,497ALL 523,8744.95/5
Denisa 1ALL 1,948,741ALL 1,948,7414.97/5
4 David 1ALL 1,591,467ALL 1,591,4675.00/5
5 Dritan 5ALL 1,510,776ALL 302,1554.69/5
6 Eda 2ALL 1,321,867ALL 660,9344.96/5
7 PikHost Albania 2ALL 1,042,654ALL 521,3274.83/5
8 Flamur 2ALL 984,888ALL 492,4444.89/5
9 Host 2ALL 913,565ALL 456,7824.80/5
10 Jorsil 4ALL 863,195ALL 215,7994.72/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Gjirokastra?

Fewer than 1% of Gjirokastra listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run 53% of listings. 62% of listings accept Instant Book, so most stays are confirmed without the host's approval. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 76% of listings.

Superhosts
52.6%
Professional management
0.0%
Cohosted listings
22.2%
Instant Book enabled
62.2%
Simplified Pricing
76.3%

Nearby markets

Gjirokastra vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 40 km, Kassopaia Municipal Unit (40 km away) earned the most per listing, about 9.1 times as much as Gjirokastra.

Airbnb markets near Gjirokastra: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market Listings Avg. annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Gjirokastër 0 km 109ALL 270,257ALL 4,44228%
Lukovë 22 km 155ALL 333,774ALL 6,15735%
Përmet 25 km 57ALL 231,062ALL 4,26826%
Sarandë 26 km 2,209ALL 602,552ALL 7,47742%
Ksamil 36 km 637ALL 495,895ALL 7,71038%
Himarë 36 km 701ALL 762,044ALL 10,10742%
Perithia Greece · 38 km 59ALL 1,697,877ALL 26,51139%
Kassopaia Municipal Unit Greece · 40 km 501ALL 2,623,028ALL 24,83851%

Other Airbnb Markets in Southern Albania

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FAQ

Gjirokastra Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Gjirokastra?

An active Gjirokastra Airbnb grossed ALL 289,027 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 135 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ALL 49,000 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Gjirokastra?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Gjirokastra listings earn between ALL 12,600 and ALL 49,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth ALL 84,200 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Gjirokastra?

Listings in Gjirokastra were booked on 27% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 38% for the Southern Albania average. September is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Gjirokastra?

The average booked night in Gjirokastra cost ALL 4,641 before fees. Half of listings charge between ALL 3,305 and ALL 5,165, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Gjirokastra?

None of the active Gjirokastra listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.

Is Airbnb profitable in Gjirokastra?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Gjirokastra Airbnb grossed ALL 289,027 in the 12 months to September 2026, 45% below the Southern Albania average of ALL 522,272, counting listings open only part of the year. A listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, has about ALL 33,300 a month left before the mortgage or rent, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Gjirokastra?

August usually pays best, averaging ALL 63,100 per active listing over the past two years, and December usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Gjirokastra?

Each night a Gjirokastra listing was open to book earned ALL 1,290 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made ALL 2,460 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Gjirokastra?

Gjirokastra stays were booked 49 days (about seven weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.

How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Gjirokastra?

The average Gjirokastra Airbnb stay lasted 2.9 nights over the past year. A listing took 14 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Gjirokastra rated?

Guests rate Gjirokastra Airbnbs 4.84 out of 5 on average. Guests score cleanliness highest and check-in lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Gjirokastra?

Old Bazaar, Castle Hill and City Center draw the most short-term rental interest in Gjirokastra. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Gjirokastra?

AirROI counted 135 active Airbnb listings in Gjirokastra as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Lukovë, 22 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Gjirokastra?

In Gjirokastra, about three in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the fees tend to be small: for listings that charge one, they make up only about 2% of gross revenue.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 135 active Airbnb listings in Gjirokastra from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Albanian lekë at ALL 82.2 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.

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