What could your Vienna property earn?
A two-bedroom rental in Vienna typically achieves around €130 a night at about 68% occupancy — roughly €2,687 gross per month.
By property size
| Size | Nightly rate | Nights / year | Gross / month | Gross / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | €91 | 248 | €1,881 | €22,568 |
| 1 bedroom | €111 | 248 | €2,294 | €27,528 |
| 2 bedrooms | €130 | 248 | €2,687 | €32,240 |
| 3 bedrooms | €169 | 248 | €3,493 | €41,912 |
| 4+ bedrooms | €208 | 248 | €4,299 | €51,584 |
These are indicative market estimates for a well-presented property, not a guarantee. Actual earnings depend on your location, presentation, availability, local regulation and season. Figures are gross revenue before cleaning (around €45 per stay here), taxes, utilities and local levies.
Letting in Vienna
Rules and licensing
Short-term letting in residential zoned buildings requires an exemption, which is difficult to obtain. Registration is mandatory and enforcement is active.
Tourist tax
A percentage of the accommodation price, collected by the host.
How the year is shaped
Steady all year. The ball season from January to February and the Christmas markets in December fill what would otherwise be low months.
Who books here
Cultural travellers and business visitors on short stays. Guests expect a high standard of finish; Vienna does not reward cutting corners.
Short-term rental rules change often and can differ by district, and building or condominium rules may restrict letting regardless of what the city permits. Treat this as orientation, not legal advice, and confirm the current position with the local authority before letting.
What drives the number in Vienna
Peak season
Demand follows the tourist season. The best months to visit are April to May, September to October, December for markets, and rates run highest then.
Typical occupancy
68% across the year for an actively managed listing — around 248 booked nights.
Cleaning
About €45 per stay, and roughly 62 stays a year at a four-night average.
Currency
Euro (EUR). 1 EUR = 1.08 USD / 1 EUR = 0.86 GBP
List it on Holistay
Publishing is free. Add a video walkthrough, set your nightly rate, and decide whether to accept offers on quiet dates. You can read the full Vienna travel guide to see what guests coming here are planning around.