Renting out a home can be a stable source of income in the long term – but what about short-term rentals? Airbnb, Booking, guests coming and going, higher returns, but also more work? Now we'll figure out what this means in practice.
Long term vs. short term – basics
These are the two options on the minds of most homeowners:
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Long-term expense: fixed tenant, fixed income, fewer tasks.
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Short-term spending (Airbnb, Booking): variable income, more work – but higher profits.
But how much bigger?
Let's look at an example.
Imagine that you have a 40 m² downtown apartment in Budapest.
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Long term: approx. 220,000 HUF / month
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In the short term: with average occupancy (82–85%), at a price of 18,000–22,000 HUF per day
gross 400–500,000 HUF / month also available
What you need to take into account:
Cleaning
Communication with guests
Administration, invoicing, taxation
Apartment maintenance
Booking and Airbnb management
This is where we come in. With a property management service, we take on these burdens while maximizing returns.
Let's count net!
| Release form | Net monthly income | Quantity of tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term rental | ~220,000 HUF | Few |
| Short-term (individual) | ~350,000 HUF | Very much |
| Short term (with EasyRent) | ~300–380,000 HUF | Almost nothing |
Summary
Short-term rental offers significantly higher income, but only if it is professionally managed.
If profit is important to you, but you don't want to deal with it on a daily basis:
Apartment management is the solution.
Do you have any further questions? Contact us and we will calculate how much profit short-term rental can bring to your apartment!