European Market Review: April Setback Offset By Year-Over-Year Growth in Summer Demand
Published: May 22, 2024
Last updated: February 24, 2025
Linda Rollins
Demand on the books for June through August is up 19% YOY.
ARTICLE SUMMARY
April saw a slowdown in demand for European short-term rentals due to Easter's early occurrence, affecting occupancy negatively despite an increase in listings. There’s reason for optimism, though, with strong booking growth and demand for summer across various European countries.

Linda Rollins
Senior Research Analyst
Linda Rollins is a Senior Research Analyst at AirDNA and a self-managing short-term rental host, which means she understands the market as both an analyst and an operator. She writes research and blogs for AirDNA and for Adapt, its revenue management tool, making her work a go-to resource for investors trying to find and size up the right opportunities, and for operators looking to understand changing market dynamics and find concrete ways to improve occupancy, rates, and guest experience. Her data is regularly cited in major news outlets, and she has a knack for bringing both the numbers and the story behind them. In her free time, Linda enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and looking for good eats.