STR Market Report
Sicily
Sicilia, Italy • Short-Term Rental Market
Key Market Metrics
36%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~11 nights booked per month on average
91 €
Median, entire-home
Avg Nightly Rate
Typical price per night charged by whole-home hosts in this market
25,393
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
983 €
~11 booked nights / month
Est. Monthly Revenue
Directional gross booking revenue estimate before fees, expenses, and seasonality shifts
Friendly
Permissive regulations — straightforward licensing, no owner-occupancy requirement
Regulatory Risk
Quick Investor Read
Higher-risk setup due to weaker demand, pricing constraints, or regulation. Underwrite conservatively.
Market Dynamics
2 nights
Typical host minimum
Median Min Stay
Most common minimum booking length. Short = weekenders welcome. Long (7+ nights) = weekly guests only.
27%
Hosts with 5+ listings
Pro Host Rate
Significant investor presence — you'll compete with experienced multi-property operators
0.7/mo
Median reviews per month
Booking Velocity
How quickly typical listings earn new reviews — a proxy for how often properties get booked. Higher = stronger demand.
97%
Have a permit on file
Licensed Listings
High compliance rate — regulations are actively enforced here. Budget for permitting before listing.
🏖️ Demand Seasonality: Summer peak
Peak demand June–August; shoulder spring/fall; lower winter occupancy
Market Overview
sicily-italy is an emerging short-term rental market with growing demand from tourism, business travel, and outdoor recreation. Detailed editorial content coming soon.
Top STR Neighborhoods
Premium Pricing Pocket
Noto
Avg nightly rate: 491 €
Highest Occupancy Pocket
Cefal
Avg occupancy: 50.9%
Best Balanced Opportunity
Palermo
Healthy mix of demand, pricing, and listing depth
- 1Palermo
- 2Catania
- 3Siracusa
- 4Taormina
- 5Castellammare del Golfo
Ranked by active listing count (Inside Airbnb data).
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Live Market Analytics
Source: Inside Airbnb · 2025-09-29Listing Locations & Pricing
Listing Types
- Entire Home79.9%
- Private Room19.6%
- Hotel Room0.5%
- Shared Room0.1%
Takeaway: entire home apt dominates this market snapshot.
Price Distribution (per night)
Takeaway: the highest concentration of listings sits in the $51–100 nightly range.
Occupancy Rate Distribution
Takeaway: most listings cluster around 0–10% occupancy.
Monthly Seasonality (from booking calendar)
Peak month in this snapshot: Aug (43.2% occupancy).
Neighbourhood Breakdown (top 15)
| Neighbourhood | Listings ↓ | Avg Price | Occupancy | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palermo | 7,935 | 170 € | 30.3% | — |
| Catania | 4,662 | 236 € | 29.8% | — |
| Siracusa | 3,865 | 371 € | 35.9% | — |
| Noto | 1,833 | 491 € | 41.1% | — |
| Castellammare del Golfo | 1,710 | 383 € | 39.7% | — |
| Ragusa | 1,442 | 460 € | 38.9% | — |
| San Vito Lo Capo | 1,398 | 260 € | 47.1% | — |
| Taormina | 1,336 | 387 € | 42% | — |
| Marsala | 1,289 | 351 € | 39.4% | — |
| Trapani | 1,260 | 182 € | 38.3% | — |
| Lipari | 1,239 | 299 € | 42.3% | — |
| Agrigento | 1,197 | 135 € | 33.5% | — |
| Avola | 1,025 | 412 € | 37.9% | — |
| Cefal | 1,018 | 253 € | 50.9% | — |
| Giardini-Naxos | 897 | 462 € | 39.6% | — |
Source: Inside Airbnb. Click column headers to sort.
Analytics derived from Inside Airbnb public datasets. Data reflects the snapshot date above. Not financial advice.
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Investment Score Breakdown
Score formula: Occupancy (max 45 pts) + ADR (max 30 pts) + Regulatory environment (up to 25 pts). Max score: 100.
Challenging market — lower occupancy, rate constraints, or restrictive regulations make Sicily a higher-risk choice for new STR investors.
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