Spain short-term rental market
Across mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands, 500,285 short-term rentals span 425 markets, split almost evenly between Airbnb and Booking.com. Holidu alone runs 3.6% of that supply; Madrid, the largest market, holds 4.5%, 62% of it on Airbnb.
- Airbnb listings
- 251,076
- Booking.com listings
- 249,209
- Cities covered
- 425
- Professional operators
- 374
Airbnb vs Booking.com supply split in Spain
Largest markets
Browse all 425 cities| # | City | Airbnb listings | Booking.com listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madrid | 13,908 | 8,706 |
| 2 | Málaga | 10,066 | 10,107 |
| 3 | Barcelona | 8,583 | 5,730 |
| 4 | Benalmádena | 6,938 | 7,297 |
| 5 | Seville | 7,010 | 6,065 |
| 6 | Torrevieja | 5,626 | 7,276 |
| 7 | Marbella | 6,239 | 5,258 |
| 8 | Nerja | 5,262 | 5,770 |
| 9 | Benidorm | 4,238 | 5,826 |
| 10 | Conil de la Frontera | 5,088 | 4,730 |
| 11 | Roses | 4,638 | 4,750 |
| 12 | Valencia | 5,018 | 4,074 |
| 13 | Calpe | 4,194 | 4,837 |
| 14 | Alicante | 4,351 | 4,427 |
| 15 | Denia | 4,253 | 4,425 |
| 16 | Fuengirola | 4,043 | 3,925 |
| 17 | Salou | 3,819 | 4,042 |
| 18 | Pollença | 3,421 | 3,693 |
| 19 | Granada | 3,382 | 2,914 |
| 20 | Estepona | 3,062 | 3,185 |
| 21 | Lloret de Mar | 2,765 | 2,490 |
| 22 | Cádiz | 2,075 | 2,411 |
| 23 | Córdoba | 1,820 | 2,054 |
| 24 | Oropesa del Mar | 1,504 | 2,074 |
| 25 | Santander | 1,835 | 1,743 |
| 26 | Peñíscola | 1,281 | 1,710 |
| 27 | Bilbao | 1,561 | 1,302 |
| 28 | Vigo | 1,242 | 1,514 |
| 29 | Donostia-San Sebastián | 1,366 | 1,188 |
| 30 | Gijón | 1,166 | 1,262 |
Largest professional operators
Browse all 374 operators| # | Operator | Airbnb listings | Booking.com listings | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holidu | 8,664 | 9,227 | 147,539 |
| 2 | Interhome | 3,218 | 3,625 | 34,691 |
| 3 | Poplidays | 846 | 1,097 | 4,424 |
| 4 | Ruralidays - Your home in Andalucia | 914 | 936 | 5,208 |
| 5 | Homerti Booking Team | 808 | 939 | 18,671 |
| 6 | Homerez | 623 | 513 | 12,725 |
| 7 | Villa Plus Limited | 389 | 444 | 2,556 |
| 8 | Cubo's Holiday Homes | 358 | 387 | 7,535 |
| 9 | Solmar Villas Limited | 250 | 274 | 1,991 |
| 10 | Aguila Rent a Villa | 313 | 201 | 628 |
| 11 | Your.Rentals | 236 | 271 | 3,861 |
| 12 | R2R Consulting | 259 | 237 | 6,822 |
| 13 | Ideal Property Mallorca | 198 | 228 | 4,196 |
| 14 | FeelFree Rentals | 180 | 219 | 9,410 |
| 15 | Stay U-nique SL | 183 | 216 | 28,745 |
| 16 | Genteel Home | 172 | 226 | 30,347 |
| 17 | Apartamentos Cantabria | 191 | 193 | 3,827 |
| 18 | Sealand Villas | 188 | 194 | 6,850 |
| 19 | PORTVIL S.L.U | 254 | 122 | 2,859 |
| 20 | MitHouse | 287 | 83 | 24,277 |
| 21 | Murcia Holiday Rentals | 172 | 190 | 740 |
| 22 | REMS | 168 | 193 | 14,108 |
| 23 | AB Apartment Barcelona | 245 | 97 | 18,638 |
| 24 | Acomodis Apartments | 338 | 0 | 712 |
| 25 | Silastur | 159 | 162 | 6,459 |
| 26 | Winahost | 141 | 168 | 3,017 |
| 27 | GuestReady | 122 | 185 | 8,617 |
| 28 | I Loft Malaga | 174 | 123 | 16,913 |
| 29 | YourHouse Group Team | 120 | 154 | 17,585 |
| 30 | Apart-rent | 122 | 129 | 1,077 |
Spain market FAQ
How many short-term rentals are in Spain?
Across mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands, 500,285 short-term rental listings as of August 2026: 251,076 on Airbnb and 249,209 on Booking.com, listed by 122,595 Airbnb hosts and 111,734 Booking.com operators.
Which city has the most short-term rentals in Spain?
Madrid is the largest market, with 22,614 listings.
Who is the largest short-term rental operator in Spain?
Holidu runs the largest portfolio, with 8,664 Airbnb and 9,227 Booking.com listings.
Is Airbnb or Booking.com bigger in Spain?
In mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands, supply is split almost evenly: 251,076 listings on Airbnb (50%) and 249,209 on Booking.com (50%).
About this data
Figures come from myDataValue's cross-platform market snapshots for mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands, matching public Airbnb and Booking.com listings to the operators who run them. Operators enter the index after reaching 26 listings on Airbnb or Booking.com across this coverage. Snapshot dates: Airbnb , Booking.com .
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