Short-term rental bookings for Easter 2026 are up across most of Europe, according to data from PriceLabs. Of the 22 destinations analyzed, 18 showed year-over-year growth in booked nights, with the biggest gains concentrated in Eastern and Southern Europe.
Krakow and Athens each saw booked nights jump 51% compared to the same period last year, followed by Budapest at 50%. Málaga and Dublin both grew 43%. The common denominator across the fastest-growing markets is lower nightly pricing relative to Western Europe’s core capitals.
A small group of markets declined, led by Brittany at -26%, likely due to later school holidays in France shifting domestic travel demand. Bordeaux and Paris each fell 6%, while Cornwall dipped 3%.
Rates Are Climbing Everywhere
Average nightly rates increased in all 22 markets, including those where demand dropped. Prague saw the sharpest rate growth at 27%, followed by Paris (24%) and Budapest (21%). Málaga and Seville rounded out the top five at 20% and 19%.
Capital cities remain the priciest options for the Easter weekend. London leads at €428 per night, with Paris at €386 and Rome at €352.
Travelers looking for lower prices still have options further east. Krakow offers the lowest average nightly rate at €98, followed by Budapest at €100 and Athens at €115. Both Krakow and Budapest held similar positions during December's Christmas market season, showing us that that demand in these markets is not limited to Easter.
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