True Cabin Entire home · 4 bedrooms - Revenue
- lei 170,965
- Occupancy
- 27.9%
- Daily rate
- lei 2,169
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Sovata brought in lei 28,444 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 38% more than the Mureș average of lei 20,619.
The short answer
Sovata earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged lei 683 a night and were booked on 20% of available nights, against lei 315 and 27% for the Mureș average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.2 times as much as in March, usually the slowest. With only 33 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 33 active listings, Sovata is the third-largest of 4 Mureș markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Sovata listing averaged lei 28,444 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Mureș average: lei 20,619), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Sovata listing brings in lei 7,550 in August, its best month, and lei 3,510 in March, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 34% 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 5.1 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
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 2.2 times what March does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, lei 4,960. 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.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
August 2026 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | lei 3,880 | 16.9% | lei 618 | lei 129 | 48 days | 4.3 nights |
| Oct 2025 | lei 5,756 | 19.9% | lei 613 | lei 186 | 35 days | 2.5 nights |
| Nov 2025 | lei 4,333 | 18.6% | lei 610 | lei 144 | 35 days | 2.4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | lei 4,858 | 21.5% | lei 612 | lei 157 | 38 days | 4.5 nights |
| Jan 2026 | lei 4,147 | 16.5% | lei 626 | lei 134 | 29 days | 1.9 nights |
| Feb 2026 | lei 4,243 | 24.3% | lei 615 | lei 152 | 32 days | 3 nights |
| Mar 2026 | lei 3,145 | 16.4% | lei 611 | lei 101 | 20 days | 2.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | lei 4,080 | 18.0% | lei 617 | lei 136 | 13 days | 2.3 nights |
| May 2026 | lei 3,962 | 19.0% | lei 635 | lei 128 | 32 days | 2.7 nights |
| Jun 2026 | lei 5,872 | 25.0% | lei 622 | lei 196 | 44 days | 3.3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | lei 6,067 | 28.5% | lei 631 | lei 196 | 41 days | 3.8 nights |
| Aug 2026 | lei 8,482 | 33.3% | lei 650 | lei 274 | 35 days | 2.6 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Sovata market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb profit calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Sovata Airbnb took in lei 28,444 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 lei 63,020, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about lei 4,180 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.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | lei 28,024 | lei 62,090 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay1% of Sovata bookings | lei 420 | lei 930 |
| Gross bookings | lei 28,444 | lei 63,020 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 8%: 15.5% for the 42% of Sovata listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −lei 2,360 | −lei 5,230 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; lei 0 if you clean yourself | −lei 420 | −lei 930 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −lei 1,420 | −lei 3,150 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −lei 570 | −lei 1,260 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −lei 850 | −lei 1,890 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −lei 280 | −lei 280 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −lei 140 | −lei 140 |
| Managementlei 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | lei 0 | lei 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | lei 0 | lei 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | lei 0 | lei 0 |
| Total running costsAbout 20% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −lei 6,040 | −lei 12,880 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | lei 22,404about lei 1,870 a month | lei 50,140about lei 4,180 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Sovata'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 Sovata home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb income calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
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 lei 5,250 a month, against lei 2,370 for the average one.
Occupancy
Sovata listings were booked on 20% of the nights they were open over the past year, 7 percentage points below the Mureș average (27%) and 12 points below the Romania average (32%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 33% in August and falls to 15% in March.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.5 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Sovata, March the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Sovata, known as ADR (average daily rate), was lei 683 over the past year, about 2.2 times the Mureș average of lei 315 and about 63% above the Romania average of lei 420. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates barely change through the year, staying between about lei 600 and lei 645.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 5.9 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
Average nightly rate by month in Sovata
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, lei 619. The 12-month ADR of lei 683 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
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 Sovata it averaged lei 144 over the past year, from about lei 113 in a typical March to about lei 244 in a typical August.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
August RevPAR is about 2.2 times March's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, lei 163. The 12-month RevPAR of lei 144 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 33 active listings, the monthly pattern in Sovata is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in August and bottom out in March.
Average revenue by month in Sovata
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, lei 4,960.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | lei 4,360 |
| February | lei 4,440 |
| March | lei 3,510 |
| April | lei 4,010 |
| May | lei 3,690 |
| June | lei 4,550 |
| July | lei 5,840 |
| August | lei 7,550 |
| September | lei 4,080 |
| October | lei 5,520 |
| November | lei 6,960 |
| December | lei 5,020 |
Guests book Sovata stays 32 days ahead on average (about five weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 51 days ahead, and April stays closest to arrival, about 22 days. A typical December booking is made in late October.
December 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 32 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 33 active listings in Sovata 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 Sovata.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Sovata neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Center of Sovata, Lake Ursu and Székely Land. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Center of Sovata | The heart of Sovata, with easy access to spas, restaurants, and the famous Bear Lake. It's perfect for tourists seeking relaxation and wellness. | Bear Lake, Traditional Romanian Cuisine Restaurants, Sovata Spa, Madarasi Mountain, Praid Salt Mine |
| Lake Ursu | A popular natural attraction known for its therapeutic mud and saltwater, attracting visitors year-round for health and wellness. | Lake Ursu, Shoreline Beach, Healing Mud Baths, Hiking Trails around the lake, Water Sports |
| Székely Land | A picturesque area surrounding Sovata, rich in culture and natural landscapes ideal for hiking and nature enthusiasts. | Kechik Székely Castle, Scenic Hiking Trails, Cultural Heritage Sites, Traditional Villages |
| Praid | Close to Sovata, known for its salt mine and wellness tourism, which attracts a steady stream of visitors. | Praid Salt Mine, Relaxation Treatments, Salt Water Pools, Local Markets |
| Sovata Spa District | Famous for its spa facilities and wellness treatments. A sought-after area for health-conscious travelers. | Spa Hotels, Therapeutic Treatments, Indoor Pools, Wellness Programs |
| Local Vineyards | The region around Sovata is known for its wine production, attracting wine lovers and tourists seeking local flavors. | Wine Tasting Tours, Vineyard Visits, Local Wine Festivals, Grape Harvest Experiences |
| Sovata Natural Reserve | A natural area offering a combination of wildlife and tranquility, perfect for eco-tourism and nature retreats. | Bird Watching, Nature Trails, Flora and Fauna Tours |
| Cultural Festivals | Sovata hosts numerous cultural events and festivals throughout the year, drawing visitors interested in local traditions. | Local Festivals, Craft Exhibitions, Cultural Performances, Food Festivals |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 79% of listings in Sovata, alongside 7 private-room listings (21%). Houses are the most common property type at 39%, about 1.9 times the share of cabins and other outdoor stays (21%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Sovata Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 78.8% | 26 |
| Private room | 21.2% | 7 |
Listings by property type
Sovata Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 39.4% | 13 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 21.2% | 7 |
| Apartment/Condo | 18.2% | 6 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 12.1% | 4 |
| Unique stay | 9.1% | 3 |
The most common size among Sovata's 25 entire homes with a bedroom count is one bedroom (9 homes).
Sovata entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 36.0% | 9 |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.0% | 8 |
| 3 bedrooms | 12.0% | 3 |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.0% | 4 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% | 1 |
Sovata is a group-trip market: 31% of listings sleep eight or more guests, more than the share of the next most common size, four guests (28%). Shares are of the 29 listings with a guest capacity on file (88% of the market).
Sovata listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 24.1% | 7 |
| 4 guests | 27.6% | 8 |
| 5 guests | 3.4% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 10.3% | 3 |
| 7 guests | 3.4% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 31.0% | 9 |
Sovata hosts set up an average of 3.8 beds per listing. About four in ten listings (39%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fire pits are common in Sovata: 45% of listings have one, and 76% have a barbecue grill.
Share of Sovata listings with each common amenity
Guests
Sovata splits its demand between home and abroad: 48% of guests who left reviews live outside Romania, led by visitors from the United Kingdom and Moldova. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 40%, followed by Romanian and French.
52% of Sovata guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Sovata guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Cluj-Napoca | 7.1% |
| Timișoara | 7.1% |
| Bucharest | 7.1% |
| Odesa | 7.1% |
| Chisinau | 7.1% |
Where Sovata guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Romania | 51.7% |
| United Kingdom | 6.9% |
| Moldova | 6.9% |
| Ukraine | 6.9% |
| Hungary | 6.9% |
Languages spoken by Sovata guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 40.0% |
| Romanian | 14.3% |
| French | 8.6% |
| German | 8.6% |
| Hungarian | 8.6% |
Sovata Airbnbs average 4.90 stars, and 42% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched; accuracy and value for money tie for the lowest, at 4.88. Review histories are short, about 9 per listing, so a few stays can move a listing's score.
Location scores highest in Sovata; accuracy and value tie for lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.88 |
| Cleanliness | 4.91 |
| Communication | 4.92 |
| Location | 4.93 |
| Check-in | 4.91 |
| Value | 4.88 |
Booking patterns
All Sovata listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but none are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 48% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Sovata listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 93.9% | 31 |
| 181-270 days | 6.1% | 2 |
Days a year Sovata listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 91-180 days | 9.1% | 3 |
| 31-90 days | 42.4% | 14 |
| 1-30 days | 48.5% | 16 |
The average Sovata booking lasts 3.5 nights, longest in December and shortest in January. Listings took about 11 bookings each over the year. About six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m.; check-out is split almost evenly between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Sovata
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly all listings in Sovata accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Sovata listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Sovata, used by 42% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: nearly six in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 30% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Sovata listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly half of Sovata listings charge a cleaning fee. Fees here tend to be small: for listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up only about 1% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Sovata, a four-bedroom home, took in lei 171,000 over the past year, about 6 times the city's average of lei 28,400. Four of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
True Cabin Entire home · 4 bedrooms
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Kallias Dome Resort 1 Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.91
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Panoramic Sovata Guesthouse Private room · 8 bedrooms Fewer than 1% of Sovata listings are classed as professionally managed. Only 18% of listings are run by Superhosts. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 27% of listings accept Instant Book. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 42% of listings.
Nearby markets
Sovata out-earns every one of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 85 km; the best of them, Făgăraș, averaged about 7% less per listing.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odorheiu Secuiesc 36 km | 51 | lei 15,033 | lei 383 | 20% |
| Târgu Mureș 40 km | 232 | lei 16,055 | lei 247 | 27% |
| Sighișoara 48 km | 169 | lei 25,360 | lei 343 | 29% |
| Bunești 59 km | 32 | lei 18,734 | lei 370 | 26% |
| Miercurea Ciuc 61 km | 36 | lei 15,385 | lei 437 | 22% |
| Mediaș 74 km | 34 | lei 12,927 | lei 289 | 20% |
| Bistrița 74 km | 54 | lei 15,293 | lei 293 | 23% |
| Făgăraș 85 km | 35 | lei 26,479 | lei 324 | 30% |
Markets elsewhere in Romania with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Sovata:
FAQ
An active Sovata Airbnb grossed lei 28,444 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 33 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in lei 6,400 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Sovata listings earn between lei 1,240 and lei 6,400 in a typical month, and the top tenth lei 13,300 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Sovata were booked on 20% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 27% for the Mureș average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Sovata cost lei 683 before fees. Half of listings charge between lei 250 and lei 695, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Sovata 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.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Sovata Airbnb grossed lei 28,444 in the 12 months to September 2026, 38% above the Mureș average of lei 20,619, 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 lei 4,180 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.
August usually pays best, averaging lei 7,550 per active listing over the past two years, and March usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Sovata listing was open to book earned lei 144 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 lei 331 or more.
Sovata stays were booked 32 days (about five weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Sovata Airbnb stay lasted 3.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 11 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Sovata Airbnbs 4.90 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
Center of Sovata, Lake Ursu and Székely Land draw the most short-term rental interest in Sovata. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 33 active Airbnb listings in Sovata as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Odorheiu Secuiesc, 36 km away.
In Sovata, nearly half of listings add a cleaning fee, and the fees tend to be small: for listings that charge one, they make up only about 1% of gross revenue.
Method
Figures on this page cover 33 active Airbnb listings in Sovata 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 Romanian lei at lei 4.41 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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