Budapest's short-term rental market stalls after VI. district ban and citywide moratorium

Budapest's dominance in the regional short-term rental market has begun to wane after the VI. district imposed a ban on new private accommodations and a citywide moratorium, effective from January 1, 2025, halted the registration of new rentals through December 31, 2026. Statistics from the Central Statistical Office reveal that growth in visitor nights has slowed and that the total capacity of private rentals fell slightly from the 2025 peak.

The number of listings in the VI. district dropped markedly, while the VIII. district also saw a reduction, whereas the VII. district remains the market leader. GuestGuru estimates that many remaining listings operate without official permits, and the municipal council is considering stricter rules in other districts, including possible votes on total bans. Despite these constraints, the overall share of short-term rentals in Budapest is projected to remain a modest portion of the total accommodation market.