Airbnb market data · 202612 months to June 2026
Vélez-Rubio, Spain Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Vélez-Rubio brought in €7,455 over the 12 months through June 2026, across just 21 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Vélez-Rubio run through June 2026.
The short answer
Vélez-Rubio Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged €194 a night and were booked on 23% of available nights.
Timing matters: in August, the best month, the average listing earned about 6.8 times as much as in February, the slowest. With only 21 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 21 active listings, Vélez-Rubio is the 202nd-largest of 239 Andalusia markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Vélez-Rubio?
Gross bookings per Vélez-Rubio listing averaged €7,455 over the 12 months to June 2026 (Andalusia average: €21,021), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Vélez-Rubio listing brought in €3,970 in August, its best month, and €588 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 51% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Vélez-Rubio's 21 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn €3,360+ a month, about 4.2 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn €1,830 or more, roughly €1,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about €792 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn €438 or less, about 55% 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 earned about 6.8 times what February did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €1,350.
Vélez-Rubio Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the June 2026 data.
August led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in July.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | €2,630 | 38.7% | €247 | €85 | 40 days | 3.9 nights |
| Aug 2025 | €3,971 | 47.9% | €242 | €128 | 59 days | 5.3 nights |
| Sep 2025 | €1,327 | 23.7% | €223 | €44 | 54 days | 3.3 nights |
| Oct 2025 | €707 | 19.8% | €208 | €23 | 28 days | 2.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | €891 | 24.0% | €199 | €30 | 36 days | 1.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | €1,592 | 20.8% | €205 | €51 | 48 days | 3.2 nights |
| Jan 2026 | €713 | 14.9% | €202 | €23 | 22 days | 1.6 nights |
| Feb 2026 | €588 | 11.9% | €218 | €21 | 35 days | 1.8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | €765 | 18.9% | €217 | €25 | 60 days | 3.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | €720 | 20.0% | €216 | €24 | 80 days | 3.2 nights |
| May 2026 | €752 | 13.6% | €217 | €24 | 41 days | 2.4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | €1,516 | 21.8% | €225 | €51 | 23 days | 4 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. 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.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Vélez-Rubio home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb estimator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Vélez-Rubio Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Vélez-Rubio Airbnb took in €7,455 in the 12 months to June 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about €480 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about €1,110 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the €210 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about €490 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about €420 a month.
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.
Vélez-Rubio Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | €7,245 | €16,730 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay3% of Vélez-Rubio bookings | €210 | €480 |
| Gross bookings | €7,455 | €17,210 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 9%: 15.5% for the 48% of Vélez-Rubio listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −€670 | −€1,540 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; €0 if you clean yourself | −€210 | −€480 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −€370 | −€860 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −€150 | −€340 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −€220 | −€520 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −€70 | −€70 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −€40 | −€40 |
| Management€0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | €0 | €0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | €0 | €0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | €0 | €0 |
| Total running costsAbout 20% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −€1,730 | −€3,850 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | €5,725about €480 a month | €13,360about €1,110 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Vélez-Rubio Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Vélez-Rubio'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 Vélez-Rubio 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 Vélez-Rubio's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Vélez-Rubio listings are booked on 31% or more of their nights, against 20% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of €130 adds about €1,300 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge €335 a night or more, against a median of €130. 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 €720 a year.
- Open for the busy months. August brought the average listing about €3,970, against €588 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Vélez-Rubio listings average 4.93 stars, and 19% 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 €1,430 a month, against €620 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Vélez-Rubio?
Vélez-Rubio listings were booked on 23% of the nights they were open over the past year, 20 percentage points below the Andalusia average (43%) and 21 points below the Spain average (44%). Occupancy swings from 12% in February to 48% in August.
Across Vélez-Rubio's 21 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 45%+ of open nights, 25 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 31% or more, roughly two nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 20% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 12% or less, less than one night a week.
August was the busiest month in Vélez-Rubio, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Vélez-Rubio?
The average nightly rate in Vélez-Rubio, known as ADR (average daily rate), was €194 over the past year, about the same as the Andalusia and Spain averages (€190 and €195). Averaged month by month, rates peak in July at about €245 and bottom out in January and November at about €200.
Across Vélez-Rubio's 21 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge €500+ a night, about 3.9 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge €335 or more, about €210 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about €130 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge €99 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
July rates ran 24% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €218. The 12-month ADR of €194 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 Vélez-Rubio?
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 Vélez-Rubio it averaged €45 over the past year, from about €21 in February to about €128 in August.
Across Vélez-Rubio's 21 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn €127+ per open night, about 5.6 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn €50 or more, about €25 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about €23 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn €17 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
August RevPAR was about 6.1 times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €44.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Vélez-Rubio
With only 21 active listings, the monthly pattern in Vélez-Rubio is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in August and bottomed out in February.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Vélez-Rubio?
Guests book Vélez-Rubio stays 46 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). April stays are booked furthest out, about 80 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 22 days. A typical April booking is made in late January.
April stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Vélez-Rubio
90% of the 21 active listings in Vélez-Rubio display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.
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 Vélez-Rubio.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Vélez-Rubio
AirROI's area guide picks eight Vélez-Rubio neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Historic Center, Natural Park Sierra de Maria-Los Velez and Cultural Festivals. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Center | Vélez-Rubio's historic center boasts charming architecture and rich cultural heritage, making it ideal for tourists looking to explore Andalusian history and local traditions. | Iglesia de Santa María, Castillo de Vélez-Rubio, Plaza de las Palomas, Museo Evaristo Basmano |
| Natural Park Sierra de Maria-Los Velez | This area is perfect for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering hiking, birdwatching, and stunning landscapes within a protected natural park. | Sierra de María, Mirador de la Torre, Hiking Trails, Wildlife Watching |
| Cultural Festivals | Vélez-Rubio hosts several cultural festivals throughout the year, attracting visitors who want to experience local traditions, food, and music. | Fiesta de San Antón, Semana Santa, Feria de Vélez-Rubio |
| Vélez Blanco Castle | Nearby Vélez Blanco is home to a stunning castle and an excellent spot for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts. | Castillo de Vélez Blanco, Parque de los Ángeles |
| Local Gastronomy | The region is known for its delicious local cuisine, attracting food lovers and those seeking an authentic culinary experience. | Local Tapas Bars, Restaurants featuring traditional dishes, Gastronomic Tours |
| Rural Retreats | Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Vélez-Rubio offers peaceful rural retreats for those looking to escape urban life. | Countryside Villas, Organic Farms, Cycling Routes |
| Family-friendly Attractions | With its safe environment and family-oriented activities, this area is ideal for families traveling with children. | Children's Parks, Animal Farms, Toy Stores |
| Artisan Markets | Vélez-Rubio features vibrant artisan markets that attract visitors interested in handicrafts and local products. | Local Craft Markets, Artisan Workshops, Souvenir Shops |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Vélez-Rubio vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 54 km, Quesada (39 km away, 46 listings) earned the most per listing, about 2.2 times as much as Vélez-Rubio. Vera was the busiest, booked on 38% of nights against 23% in Vélez-Rubio.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorca 30 km | 41 | €11,609 | €157 | 31% |
| Quesada 39 km | 46 | €16,743 | €160 | 31% |
| Pulpí 44 km | 155 | €8,159 | €127 | 32% |
| Cuevas del Almanzora 45 km | 98 | €9,725 | €142 | 33% |
| Águilas 49 km | 236 | €11,285 | €127 | 37% |
| Vera 49 km | 651 | €8,882 | €116 | 38% |
| Garrucha 53 km | 72 | €7,741 | €116 | 36% |
| Caravaca de la Cruz 54 km | 45 | €9,790 | €163 | 22% |
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FAQ
Vélez-Rubio Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Vélez-Rubio?
An active Vélez-Rubio Airbnb grossed €7,455 on average in the 12 months to June 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 21 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in €1,830 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Vélez-Rubio?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Vélez-Rubio listings earn between €438 and €1,830 in a typical month, and the top tenth €3,360 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 Vélez-Rubio?
Listings in Vélez-Rubio were booked on 23% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 43% for the Andalusia average. August was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Vélez-Rubio?
The average booked night in Vélez-Rubio cost €194 before fees. Half of listings charge between €99 and €335, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Vélez-Rubio?
In Vélez-Rubio, 90% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Vélez-Rubio?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Vélez-Rubio Airbnb grossed €7,455 in the 12 months to June 2026, 65% below the Andalusia average of €21,021, though with only 21 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, €5,725 a year (about €480 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about €1,110 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Vélez-Rubio?
August paid best over the past year, at €3,970 per active listing, and February paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Vélez-Rubio?
Each night a Vélez-Rubio listing was open to book earned €45 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 €127 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Vélez-Rubio?
Vélez-Rubio stays were booked 46 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 Vélez-Rubio?
The average Vélez-Rubio Airbnb stay lasted 3.9 nights over the past year. A listing took 8 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Vélez-Rubio rated?
Guests rate Vélez-Rubio Airbnbs 4.93 out of 5 on average. Guests score cleanliness highest and check-in lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Vélez-Rubio?
Historic Center, Natural Park Sierra de Maria-Los Velez and Cultural Festivals draw the most short-term rental interest in Vélez-Rubio. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Vélez-Rubio?
AirROI counted 21 active Airbnb listings in Vélez-Rubio as of June 2026. The closest tracked market is Lorca, 30 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Vélez-Rubio?
In Vélez-Rubio, about two-thirds of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is €10; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 21 active Airbnb listings in Vélez-Rubio from July 2025 to June 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 euros at €0.86 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.