Copenhagen Short-Term Rental Market Overview 2026
Last updated: September 2026
How is Copenhagen's short-term rental market performing in 2026?
It sounds like a simple question, but reliable market data requires some context.
Airbnb does not publish a complete real-time public dataset showing occupancy, nightly rates and revenue for every Copenhagen listing. Most market-level performance figures therefore come from specialist short-term rental analytics providers that estimate performance using listing calendars, booking signals and other data.
Different providers can consequently report different numbers.
Rather than presenting a single statistic as absolute fact, this 2026 overview compares current market data from AirDNA and Airbtics with open listing data from Inside Airbnb and official tourism statistics from Statistics Denmark and VisitDenmark.
The goal is to give Copenhagen hosts a useful market picture while being transparent about where the numbers come from and what they actually measure.
Copenhagen Short-Term Rental Market: 2026 Snapshot
The table below summarises the latest AirDNA market estimates for Copenhagen.
| Metric | Copenhagen market |
|---|---|
| Active short-term rental listings | 11,675 |
| Average occupancy | 68% |
| Average daily rate (ADR) | $208 |
| RevPAR | $141 |
| Average annual revenue | $37,100 |
Source: AirDNA Copenhagen Market Overview. Updated 22 September 2026, using completed market data through August 2026. View source
These are trailing-twelve-month market estimates and should not be interpreted as what an individual Copenhagen property will necessarily earn.
AirDNA's Copenhagen dataset covers Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com and attempts to de-duplicate properties listed on multiple platforms.
According to AirDNA's supply data, 94.6% of the active Copenhagen listings in its dataset are Airbnb-only, 4.4% are listed across multiple platforms and approximately 0.9% are Vrbo-only.
What Does 68% Occupancy Actually Mean?
Occupancy does not mean that the average Copenhagen property is rented for 68% of all 365 days.
AirDNA defines market occupancy as booked nights divided by nights that were actually available to be booked. Owner-blocked nights are therefore not treated in the same way as bookable nights. Source: AirDNA Help Center
This distinction is especially important in Copenhagen, where many private properties are not available as short-term rentals throughout the entire year.
According to AirDNA's methodology:
Market occupancy = booked nights ÷ bookable nights
Do not assume that 68% occupancy means a property was rented for approximately 248 nights. That would be misleading because properties have different availability.
What Does Copenhagen's $208 ADR Mean?
Average Daily Rate (ADR) measures average revenue per booked night.
According to AirDNA, Copenhagen's trailing-twelve-month ADR is currently approximately $208. Source: AirDNA Help Center
Importantly, AirDNA's ADR methodology includes the cleaning fee allocated across booked nights, while platform service fees are treated separately according to its methodology.
Therefore, this figure should not be presented as the typical advertised nightly price that a guest sees when browsing Airbnb.
For a practical approach to setting your own nightly rates, see our guide to Copenhagen Airbnb pricing strategy.
Supply: What Kind of Short-Term Rentals Are Available?
The following breakdown uses current AirDNA supply data from August 2026. View source
Property type
| Type | Share |
|---|---|
| Entire homes | 91.6% |
| Private rooms | 8.3% |
| Shared rooms | 0.1% |
Bedroom distribution
| Bedrooms | Share |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 62.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 9.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 2.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.6% |
The market is strongly dominated by entire-home listings, while one-bedroom properties represent the largest individual size category in the AirDNA dataset.
This should not be interpreted as meaning that one-bedroom properties are automatically the most profitable.
Copenhagen Is Not a Year-Round Airbnb Market for Every Host
AirDNA's availability breakdown shows how much of the year Copenhagen listings are actually available to book:
| Availability category | Share of supply |
|---|---|
| Seasonal, available 1–90 nights | 36.8% |
| Part-time, available 91–180 nights | 22.1% |
| Available most of the year, 181–270 nights | 16.0% |
| Full-time availability, 271–365 nights | 25.1% |
These figures demonstrate an important characteristic of Copenhagen: a significant share of short-term rental supply is not available throughout the entire year.
This means headline figures such as occupancy and annual revenue need to be interpreted alongside availability. A property offered only during selected periods behaves very differently from a commercially operated property available almost every night.
Minimum-Stay Patterns
According to AirDNA's August 2026 Copenhagen supply data, host-set minimum stays are distributed approximately as follows:
| Minimum stay | Share of listings |
|---|---|
| 1 night | 0.7% |
| 2 nights | 26.9% |
| 3 nights | 25.1% |
| 4–6 nights | 22.7% |
| 7–29 nights | 5.2% |
| 30+ nights | 19.4% |
Two- and three-night minimum stays are common in the dataset, but there is also a meaningful long-stay segment.
This should not be taken to mean that any particular minimum-stay strategy produces higher revenue. For more on balancing minimum stays and pricing, see our dedicated guide.
Why Do Different Airbnb Data Sources Show Different Numbers?
Short-term rental analytics are estimates, not an official census of every completed Airbnb reservation.
Airbtics is a second data provider that publishes Copenhagen market figures. Its Copenhagen market update was published in March 2026 using data covering approximately February 2025 to January 2026. Source: Airbtics
Its reported Copenhagen figures were:
| Metric (Airbtics) | Reported figure |
|---|---|
| Active listings | 9,147 |
| Occupancy | 81% |
| Average nightly rate | €181 |
| Annual revenue | approx. €54,000 |
These numbers differ substantially from AirDNA's September 2026 estimates. Neither provider should be presented as definitively correct.
Possible reasons for the differences include:
- Different reporting periods
- Different definitions of active listings
- Different data collection methods
- Different methods for distinguishing bookings from blocked calendar dates
- Different platform coverage
- Different methods of calculating rates and revenue
- Changes in market supply over time
Data note
Market analytics should be used as benchmarks rather than guarantees. The most useful comparison for an individual property is usually a carefully selected group of similar nearby listings rather than a city-wide average.
An Open Data Source: Inside Airbnb
Inside Airbnb provides downloadable public datasets based on publicly available Airbnb listing information. Source: Inside Airbnb
Its Copenhagen dataset was updated on 30 June 2026 and includes:
- Listings data
- Calendar data
- Review data
- Neighbourhood data
Inside Airbnb is particularly useful for researchers and people who want to inspect raw listing-level data.
However, Inside Airbnb metrics should not be mixed directly with AirDNA or Airbtics metrics without explaining the differences in methodology.
The Broader Tourism Picture
Short-term rental demand does not exist in isolation. Official Danish tourism statistics provide useful context about overall visitor demand.
Statistics Denmark reported 67.7 million tourist overnight stays nationally in 2025, approximately 2% more than in 2024. Source: Statistics Denmark
- Region Hovedstaden accounted for approximately 27% of Denmark's recorded overnight stays in 2025 and recorded growth of approximately 5% compared with 2024.
- Hotel overnight stays in Region Hovedstaden increased approximately 6% in 2025.
For the first half of 2026, VisitDenmark reported 26.1 million overnight stays nationally, approximately 2% higher than the same period in 2025. Foreign visitor overnight stays increased approximately 4% during the same period. Source: VisitDenmark
Important: These official accommodation statistics are broader tourism indicators and should not be confused with Airbnb occupancy or Airbnb booking statistics. Some official destination statistics specifically exclude private Airbnb stays. The figures are included only to show the wider tourism-demand environment.
What Does the 2026 Market Data Mean for Copenhagen Hosts?
Several observations can reasonably be made from the data above:
- Copenhagen continues to experience substantial tourism demand.
- Short-term rental supply includes a large number of properties that are available only part of the year.
- Market-wide occupancy and ADR figures can provide useful benchmarks, but they are not appropriate revenue forecasts for an individual apartment.
- Property type, neighbourhood, availability, reviews, season, pricing, amenities and minimum stay requirements can all materially affect performance.
Owners should therefore avoid making decisions from a single city-wide number. Focusing on the guest experience and applying dynamic pricing are generally more practical levers than chasing a market average.
Regulation Still Matters
Market demand does not override the rules that apply to an individual property.
Private Copenhagen hosts should understand the short-term rental limits and other rules that apply to their own residence and housing arrangement. For more detail, see our article on Copenhagen's short-term rental rules and 70-day limit.
Where Co-Hosting Fits In
Market conditions change throughout the year, and running an Airbnb involves more than simply choosing a nightly rate.
Operational tasks can include:
- Pricing
- Calendar management
- Guest communication
- Cleaning coordination
- Check-in and check-out
- Restocking
- Monitoring booking patterns
For owners who do not want to manage these tasks continuously, co-hosting can provide operational support. For a broader introduction, see our guide on how Airbnb co-hosting works.
2026 Market Takeaways
- •AirDNA currently estimates approximately 11,675 active Copenhagen short-term rentals.
- •Its trailing-twelve-month market occupancy estimate is 68%.
- •Its current ADR estimate is approximately $208 per booked night.
- •More than 60% of listings in its dataset are one-bedroom properties.
- •More than one-third of supply is available for only 1–90 nights.
- •Different analytics providers report materially different market numbers.
- •Tourism demand in Denmark and the Capital Region remains substantial.
- •City-wide averages should be treated as benchmarks, not individual property forecasts.
Disclaimer
The market information in this article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, investment or professional advice. Short-term rental market figures are estimates produced by third-party data providers and can vary depending on methodology, reporting period and data coverage. Historical or market-wide performance does not guarantee the performance of any individual property. Regulations, platform policies and market conditions may change over time. Readers should verify current information and seek appropriate professional advice before making property, financial or compliance decisions.
Sources & Methodology
The market data in this article is drawn from the following sources. Each link opens in a new tab.
AirDNA - Copenhagen Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Data (2026)
Used for: active listings, occupancy, ADR, RevPAR and annual revenue. Updated 22 September 2026; completed data through August 2026.
https://www.airdna.co/vacation-rental-data/app/dk/default/copenhagen/overviewAirDNA - Copenhagen Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Listings (2026)
Used for: listing type, bedrooms, platform mix, availability and minimum stay statistics.
https://www.airdna.co/vacation-rental-data/app/dk/default/copenhagen/supplyAirDNA Help Center - How does AirDNA calculate occupancy rate?
Used for: occupancy methodology and booked vs blocked nights.
https://help.airdna.co/en/articles/8062178-how-does-airdna-calculate-occupancy-rateAirDNA Help Center - How does AirDNA calculate average daily rate (ADR)?
Used for: ADR methodology.
https://help.airdna.co/en/articles/8062173-how-does-airdna-calculate-average-daily-rate-adrAirbtics - Copenhagen Airbnb Data 2026: Revenue, Occupancy & ROI Insights
Used only as a comparison with AirDNA. Its update date and methodology differ.
https://airbtics.com/annual-airbnb-revenue-in-copenhagen-denmark/Inside Airbnb - Get the Data
Used for: the Copenhagen dataset dated 30 June 2026.
https://insideairbnb.com/get-the-data/Statistics Denmark - Næsten 68 mio. overnatninger i 2025
Used for: 2025 national and Capital Region tourism overnight statistics.
https://www.dst.dk/nyt/53518VisitDenmark - Flere turister uden for højsæsonen
Used for: first-half 2026 tourism trends.
https://www.visitdenmark.dk/corporate/om-os/nyheder/flere-turister-uden-for-hoejsaesonen
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Copenhagen in 2026?
AirDNA currently estimates Copenhagen short-term rental occupancy at approximately 68% of available nights, using trailing-twelve-month data through August 2026. This measures booked nights as a percentage of nights available for booking, not as a percentage of all 365 calendar days.
What is the average Airbnb nightly rate in Copenhagen?
AirDNA currently reports an average daily rate of approximately $208 for Copenhagen short-term rentals. Its ADR methodology includes booked accommodation revenue and allocated cleaning fees, so the figure should not be interpreted simply as the advertised nightly price on Airbnb.
How many Airbnb listings are there in Copenhagen?
There is no single official real-time count. AirDNA reports approximately 11,675 active short-term rental listings in its Copenhagen dataset as of August 2026, while other providers use different definitions and report different totals.
Why does Airbtics show different Copenhagen Airbnb numbers?
Analytics companies use different reporting periods, data sources, platform coverage and modelling methods. Their figures should therefore be treated as estimates and market benchmarks rather than identical official statistics.
Are Copenhagen Airbnbs available all year?
Many are not. AirDNA's August 2026 data classifies approximately 36.8% of Copenhagen short-term rental supply as seasonal, meaning those properties were available for between 1 and 90 nights.
Can I use the city-wide average to estimate what my apartment will earn?
Not reliably. Individual performance depends on factors including location, property type, availability, seasonality, pricing, reviews, amenities and operating strategy. Comparable nearby properties are generally more useful than a city-wide average.