Historic Rural House in Catalonia Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.91 - Revenue
- €63,112
- Occupancy
- 47.2%
- Daily rate
- €340
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Besalú brought in €17,016 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 33% less than the Catalonia average of €25,310.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Catalonia average. Listings averaged €133 a night and were booked on 38% of available nights, against €210 and 44% for the Catalonia average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 3.5 times as much as in January, usually the slowest. With only 35 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 35 active listings, Besalú is the 119th-largest of 208 Catalonia markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 17% while the number of active listings grew 9%.
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Gross bookings per Besalú listing averaged €17,016 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Catalonia average: €25,310), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Besalú listing brings in €3,060 in August, its best month, and €864 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 39% 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 2.9 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 3.5 times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €1,560. 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 October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | €1,342 | 32.5% | €126 | €43 | 38 days | 2.3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | €1,093 | 28.0% | €129 | €36 | 20 days | 2.4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | €1,591 | 38.7% | €132 | €51 | 46 days | 3.7 nights |
| Jan 2026 | €792 | 18.1% | €134 | €26 | 23 days | 2.3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | €1,010 | 27.1% | €136 | €36 | 23 days | 5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | €1,328 | 31.1% | €138 | €43 | 24 days | 2.5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | €1,445 | 33.8% | €144 | €48 | 51 days | 2.5 nights |
| May 2026 | €1,785 | 40.9% | €135 | €58 | 52 days | 2.7 nights |
| Jun 2026 | €1,842 | 43.3% | €131 | €61 | 61 days | 3.5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | €2,989 | 61.4% | €143 | €96 | 88 days | 3.9 nights |
| Aug 2026 | €3,037 | 61.9% | €145 | €98 | 106 days | 6.2 nights |
| Sep 2026 | €1,761 | 42.2% | €132 | €59 | 47 days | 3.1 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 Besalú market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb income calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Besalú Airbnb took in €17,016 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about €1,020 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 €1,620 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the €530 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about €1,060 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about €880 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.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | €16,486 | €26,050 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay3% of Besalú bookings | €530 | €830 |
| Gross bookings | €17,016 | €26,880 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 86% of Besalú listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −€2,330 | −€3,690 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; €0 if you clean yourself | −€530 | −€830 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −€850 | −€1,340 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −€340 | −€540 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −€510 | −€810 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −€170 | −€170 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −€90 | −€90 |
| 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 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −€4,820 | −€7,470 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | €12,196about €1,020 a month | €19,410about €1,620 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Besalú'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 Besalú 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.
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 €2,240 a month, against €1,420 for the average one.
Occupancy
Besalú listings were booked on 38% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points below the Catalonia average (44%) and 6 points below the Spain average (44%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 22% in January to 64% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about three times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Besalú, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Besalú, known as ADR (average daily rate), was €133 over the past year, about 37% below the Catalonia average of €210 and about 32% below the Spain average of €195. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about €140 and bottom out in October and November at about €120.
The top 10% charge about twice the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 19% above October's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €130.
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 Besalú it averaged €52 over the past year, from about €28 in a typical January to about €99 in a typical August.
Per open night, by tier:
August RevPAR is about 3.5 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €51.
Seasonality
With only 35 active listings, the monthly pattern in Besalú is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in August and bottom out in January.
Average revenue by month in Besalú
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, €1,560.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | €864 |
| February | €1,050 |
| March | €1,250 |
| April | €1,490 |
| May | €1,430 |
| June | €1,570 |
| July | €2,630 |
| August | €3,060 |
| September | €1,680 |
| October | €1,270 |
| November | €997 |
| December | €1,380 |
Guests book Besalú stays 51 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 92 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 21 days. A typical August booking is made in mid-May.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 51 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
69% of the 35 active listings in Besalú 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 Besalú.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Besalú neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Old Town Besalú, Lake Besalú and Sant Joan les Fonts. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Old Town Besalú | The historical center of Besalú, featuring beautiful medieval architecture and cobbled streets. A captivating spot for tourists who want to explore history and culture. | Besalú Bridge, Church of Sant Pere, Jewish Quarter, Monastery of Sant Joan, Plaça de la Llibertat |
| Lake Besalú | A serene area surrounding the lake close to Besalú, ideal for nature lovers and those looking for peaceful retreats. Attracts visitors who enjoy hiking, biking, and outdoor activities. | Lake Besalú, Walking trails, Picnic areas, Bird watching spots, Fishing opportunities |
| Sant Joan les Fonts | Nearby village known for its natural parks and hiking trails. Perfect for tourists looking for adventure and nature activities, offering a great escape into the Catalan countryside. | Font de les Dues Xemenies, Natural Park of la Garrotxa, Volcanic landscapes, Hiking trails, Camping sites |
| Castellfollit de la Roca | A stunning village perched on a basalt cliff, offering breathtaking views and unique geological formations. Attracts visitors looking for picturesque landscapes and photography opportunities. | The basalt cliff, Panoramic views, Walking paths, Local artisan shops |
| La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone | A national park featuring ancient volcanoes, lush vegetation, and diverse wildlife. Ideal for eco-tourism, attracting nature lovers and families looking for exploring the outdoors. | Volcanoes, Hiking trails, Flora and fauna, Educational visitor centers, Scenic viewpoints |
| Besalú Market | A lively weekly market in Besalú, attracting locals and tourists alike. Great for those who love local produce, crafts, and cultural experiences. | Local food stalls, Handmade crafts, Cultural performances, Community gatherings |
| Cullo de la Solana | A peaceful rural area near Besalú, perfect for those seeking tranquility, nature, and an authentic Catalan experience. Offers opportunities for wine tasting and local cuisine. | Vineyards, Traditional Catalan cuisine, Rural trails, Quiet countryside |
| Museu dels Sants | A regional museum showcasing the art of religious figures and local history. Ideal for those interested in art and culture, attracting art lovers and families. | Religious art displays, Cultural workshops, Guided tours, Local history exhibitions |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Besalú are entire homes (94%), with private rooms at 6%. Apartments and condos account for 77% of the stock; houses come next at 23%.
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Besalú Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 94.3% | 33 |
| Private room | 5.7% | 2 |
Apartments dominate the property mix
Besalú Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 77.1% | 27 |
| House | 22.9% | 8 |
The most common size among Besalú's 22 entire homes with a bedroom count is one bedroom (7 homes).
Besalú 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 9.1% | 2 |
| 1 bedroom | 31.8% | 7 |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.3% | 6 |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.7% | 5 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4.5% | 1 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% | 1 |
The most common capacity in Besalú is two guests (36% of listings), and 36% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 22 listings with a guest capacity on file (63% of the market).
Besalú 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 | 36.4% | 8 |
| 4 guests | 22.7% | 5 |
| 5 guests | 4.5% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 27.3% | 6 |
| 8+ guests | 9.1% | 2 |
Besalú hosts set up an average of 3 beds per listing. 51% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Patios and balconies are common in Besalú: 60% of listings have one.
Share of Besalú listings with each common amenity
Guests
Besalú splits its demand between home and abroad: 59% of guests who left reviews live outside Spain, led by visitors from France and the United Kingdom. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 35%, followed by Spanish and Catalan.
59% of Besalú guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Besalú guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Barcelona | 13.0% |
| Madrid | 3.3% |
| Montreal | 2.1% |
| Paris | 1.8% |
Where Besalú guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Spain | 41.0% |
| France | 17.7% |
| United Kingdom | 10.3% |
| United States | 7.4% |
| Canada | 5.0% |
Languages spoken by Besalú guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 35.4% |
| Spanish | 29.0% |
| Catalan | 10.2% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Italian | 5.1% |
Besalú Airbnbs average 4.81 stars, and 43% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.69, against 4.93 for location.
Location scores highest in Besalú; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.84 |
| Cleanliness | 4.82 |
| Communication | 4.90 |
| Location | 4.93 |
| Check-in | 4.85 |
| Value | 4.69 |
Booking patterns
More than nine in ten Besalú listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 9% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 66% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Besalú listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 28.6% | 10 |
| 181-270 days | 62.9% | 22 |
| 91-180 days | 8.6% | 3 |
Days a year Besalú listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 8.6% | 3 |
| 91-180 days | 65.7% | 23 |
| 31-90 days | 17.1% | 6 |
| 1-30 days | 8.6% | 3 |
The average Besalú booking lasts 3.5 nights, longest in August and shortest in October. Listings took about 34 bookings each over the year, some 1,190 in all. More than six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 5 p.m., with check-out usually at noon.
Average length of stay by month in Besalú
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
94% of listings in Besalú accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Besalú listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Limited is the most common cancellation policy in Besalú, used by 60% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least 14 days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about a quarter of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 14% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Besalú listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
14% of Besalú listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is €34, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to €91, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 3.5 nights, that adds roughly €10 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 3% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Besalú, a four-bedroom home, took in €63,100 over the past year, about 3.7 times the city's average of €17,000.
Historic Rural House in Catalonia Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.91
The Mill of Besalú (House with garden) Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.91
Can Severí, house with history in Besalú Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.85
Little Palace Swimming Pool Unique pool in downtown Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Apartaments Can Cintet Entire home Rated 4.79
El Mirador de Besalú Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.80 Professional management companies run six in ten Besalú listings. Superhosts run 37% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 86% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 30 km, Girona (24 km away) earned the most per listing, about 52% more than Besalú.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banyoles 10 km | 54 | €21,739 | €197 | 40% |
| Santa Pau 13 km | 40 | €16,344 | €228 | 25% |
| Olot 17 km | 72 | €19,657 | €183 | 35% |
| Figueres 23 km | 96 | €12,917 | €126 | 35% |
| Girona 24 km | 673 | €25,816 | €177 | 50% |
| Camprodon 28 km | 94 | €14,937 | €193 | 28% |
| Arles-sur-Tech France · 29 km | 33 | €6,670 | €96 | 38% |
| Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste France · 30 km | 43 | €7,085 | €88 | 32% |
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FAQ
An active Besalú Airbnb grossed €17,016 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 35 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in €2,280 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Besalú listings earn between €766 and €2,280 in a typical month, and the top tenth €3,030 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 Besalú were booked on 38% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 44% for the Catalonia average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Besalú cost €133 before fees. Half of listings charge between €100 and €155, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Besalú, 69% 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.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Besalú Airbnb grossed €17,016 in the 12 months to October 2026, 33% below the Catalonia average of €25,310. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, €12,196 a year (about €1,020 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 €1,620 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
August usually pays best, averaging €3,060 per active listing over the past two years, and January usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Besalú listing was open to book earned €52 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 €94 or more.
Besalú stays were booked 51 days (about seven weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Besalú Airbnb stay lasted 3.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 34 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Besalú Airbnbs 4.81 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
Old Town Besalú, Lake Besalú and Sant Joan les Fonts draw the most short-term rental interest in Besalú. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 35 active Airbnb listings in Besalú as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Banyoles, 10 km away.
In Besalú, 14% of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is €34, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to €91, so the median is the better guide.
All of Spain had 93.8 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. AirROI estimates 1,187 Airbnb stays in Besalú, Spain in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Catalonia tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 35 active Airbnb listings in Besalú from November 2025 to October 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.