Revenues for Airbnb hosts in Albania reached a record €40 million in 2024, confirming the continued growth of the short-term rental market in the country. This was reported by the Albanian General Directorate of Taxes, whose data is cited by Albanian media.
According to the tax administration, from January to December 2024, more than 8,472 individuals and companies operated through the Airbnb platform in Albania, and the total volume of bookings amounted to 3.816 billion lek, equivalent to approximately 40 million euros. Commissions paid to the platform itself amounted to 167.6 million lek, or about 1.7 million euros.
Against this backdrop, tax authorities reminded property owners of the need to declare their income through the DIVA system. A 15% tax rate applies to such income, and the deadline for filing the declaration is set for March 31, 2026. The tax service separately emphasized that it already has data on bookings and income received directly from Airbnb, so failure to declare could lead to audits and fines.
The growth in Airbnb income reflects a broader trend of residential real estate in Albania becoming an investment asset, particularly in coastal cities and tourist destinations. Against this backdrop, the short-term rental market is becoming an increasingly significant part of the country’s tourism economy and, at the same time, the subject of heightened tax scrutiny.
