Greeks turn to Airbnb for budget vacation rentals

Search queries for Greek Airbnb visitors have increased by more than 70% this season compared to last year, indicating a recovery in domestic tourism, as highlighted in a related short-term rental platform announcement.

At the same time, Airbnb guests are already organizing their summer holidays in more than 72,000 cities around the world. “People want to travel more than ever. After years of isolation, people tend to spend time outside the walls of the house. Not only are we seeing a significant increase in the number of Greek travelers choosing Airbnb for their summer vacation, but also an evolution in the way Greek tourists travel – they stay longer, look for affordable options and explore new destinations”, says Giacomo Trovato, Airbnb Regional Manager for Southeast Europe.

The most popular accommodation options showcase their favorite properties selected by travelers for their upcoming vacation. Here are the top ten accommodations in Greece, a list of the most desirable accommodations for Greek Airbnb guests.

1. Cave House, Santorini
2. Villa with pool, Apokoronas, Chania
3. Villa, Kathisma Lefkada
4. Villa, Kefalonia
5. Peristeronas, Tinos
6. Suite with pool, Milos
7. Villa, Malevizi, Chania
8. Villa with pool, Santorini
9. Residence, Mykonos
10. Residence, Leros.

Judging by the significant increase in searches for summer accommodation, it appears that Greece is becoming an affordable destination for the upcoming holiday season. Here are the trends of the most affordable destinations in Greece where you can spend less than $100 ($90.67) per night:

• Kallithea, Attica
• Chios
• Pangeo, North Macedonia and Thrace
• Municipality of Neapolis – Sikeon, Central Macedonia
• Ermoupolis, Syros
• Ikaria
• Kos
• Lefkada
• Thessaloniki
• Thermaikos.

Travelers from Greece continue to stay longer. The press release states that more than 1 in 7 overnight bookings made by Greek travelers in the first quarter of the year were for 28 days or more.

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