{"id":15589,"date":"2026-08-11T23:17:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T21:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hellorivierastay.com\/?p=15589"},"modified":"2026-09-25T16:44:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T14:44:12","slug":"vacation-rental-or-long-term-rental-in-nice-which-one-is-more-profitable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hellorivierastay.com\/en\/location-saisonniere-ou-longue-duree-a-nice-laquelle-est-la-plus-rentable\/","title":{"rendered":"Seasonal or long-term rental in Nice: which one is more profitable?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15589\" class=\"elementor elementor-15589\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54559ae e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"54559ae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cf0774 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9cf0774\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31c7c37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31c7c37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Are you an apartment owner in Nice or on the French Riviera and hesitating between long-term rental and seasonal rental? It is a valid question. On the one hand, traditional renting offers relatively predictable income and generally requires less management. On the other hand, short-term rentals can generate significantly higher turnover, but require more time, a good pricing strategy, and a precise understanding of regulations.<\/p><p>So, <strong>Is it really more profitable to rent out your apartment on Airbnb in Nice?<\/strong><\/p><p>The answer depends on the accommodation, its location, its capacity, its amenities, and the way it is managed. But rather than staying in theory, we will compare the two solutions based on <strong>practical examples of housing we know and manage on the C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d316176 hrs-a-retenir elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d316176\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"hrs-a-rt\">Key takeaways<\/p><ul><li>In Nice, a two-room apartment generated about \u20ac24,000 in seasonal rental income, compared to \u20ac10,400 per year in a traditional lease.<\/li><li>More revenue does not mean more profit: commissions, cleaning, linen, and management must be deducted.<\/li><li>Before renting out short-term, check the rules of your municipality and your co-ownership.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c27de96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c27de96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/hellorivierastay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HELLO-RIVIERA-STAY_NICE-OUEST_-14.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-15961\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hellorivierastay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HELLO-RIVIERA-STAY_NICE-OUEST_-14.webp 800w, https:\/\/hellorivierastay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HELLO-RIVIERA-STAY_NICE-OUEST_-14-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/hellorivierastay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HELLO-RIVIERA-STAY_NICE-OUEST_-14-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/hellorivierastay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HELLO-RIVIERA-STAY_NICE-OUEST_-14-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5407aa7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5407aa7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. How much can a seasonal rental in Nice generate?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95dea8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95dea8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">There is no standard Airbnb income in Nice.<\/p><p>Two apartments of the same size located a few streets apart can achieve very different results. Proximity to the sea, the neighborhood, a terrace, an unobstructed view, parking, air conditioning, or even the quality of the decor can have a significant influence on the price a traveler is willing to pay.<\/p><p>To this are added several factors directly related to housing management:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><p>the quality of the photographs ;<\/p><\/li><li><p>the presentation and SEO of the listing; ;<\/p><\/li><li><p>the reviews left by travelers; ;<\/p><\/li><li><p>the response time ;<\/p><\/li><li><p>the average price per night ;<\/p><\/li><li><p>the occupancy rate ;<\/p><\/li><li><p>the minimum duration of stays; ;<\/p><\/li><li><p>peak-period pricing adjustment.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>To evaluate the <strong>profitability of a short-term rental in Nice<\/strong>, so you have to look much further than the simple displayed rate per night.<\/p><p>A property listed at \u20ac180 but rarely booked may generate less revenue than an apartment whose price ranges between \u20ac90 and \u20ac160 depending on demand.<\/p><blockquote><p>That is why a successful short-term rental strategy relies on a balance between <strong>average nightly rate and occupancy rate<\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f710246 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f710246\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Long-term rental vs Airbnb in Nice: a concrete example<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43fe664 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43fe664\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">To understand the difference between the two models, let us take two real properties: a one-bedroom apartment located in Nice and a studio located in Cagnes-sur-Mer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a125b0a eael-table-align-center eael-dt-th-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-data-table\" data-id=\"a125b0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"eael-data-table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-data-table-wrap\" data-table_id=\"a125b0a\" id=\"eael-data-table-wrapper-a125b0a\" data-custom_responsive=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<table class=\"tablesorter eael-data-table center\" id=\"eael-data-table-a125b0a\">\n\t\t\t    <thead>\n\t\t\t        <tr class=\"table-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <th class=\"sorting\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Real-world example<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t            <th class=\"sorting\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Long-term rental<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t            <th class=\"sorting\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Short-term rental<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t            <th class=\"sorting\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Report<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t        <\/tr>\n\t\t\t    <\/thead>\n\t\t\t  \t<tbody>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2-room apartment in Nice\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t~ \u20ac10,400\/year\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u2248 \u20ac24,000\/year\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u2248 \u00d72.2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStudio in Cagnes-sur-Mer\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u2248 \u20ac10,200\/year\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t~ \u20ac24,163\/year\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u2248 \u00d72,4\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t    <\/tbody>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ef3fa9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ef3fa9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In these two examples, the <strong>gross rental income generated from seasonal rentals is more than twice as high<\/strong> to the amount that would have been collected under a traditional lease.<\/p><h3>A 1-bedroom apartment in Nice: approximately \u20ac24,000 in annual revenue<\/h3><p>Let's take the first example.<\/p><p>In a standard rental, the property would have generated approximately <strong>\u20ac10,400 in rent over a year<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Operated as a seasonal rental, this same apartment generated approximately <strong>\u20ac24,000 in annual revenue<\/strong>.<\/p><p>The difference is about <strong>\u20ac13,200 in additional revenue<\/strong>, or about 2.2 times higher gross income.<\/p><h3>A studio in Cagnes-sur-Mer: \u20ac24,163 in seasonal rental<\/h3><p>The observation is similar for our second example.<\/p><p>With an estimate of about <strong>\u20ac10,200 per year in traditional rental<\/strong>, this studio located in Cagnes-sur-Mer generated <strong>\u20ac24,163 in short-term rental revenue<\/strong>.<\/p><p>In this example, the turnover is therefore approximately <strong>2.4 times higher<\/strong>.<\/p><p>These results help illustrate the potential of seasonal rentals on the C\u00f4te d'Azur, but they obviously do not constitute a promise of income.<\/p><p>Each apartment is different and its performance must be studied individually.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38030af elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38030af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Airbnb revenue and profitability: be careful not to confuse them<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24031b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24031b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">This is probably the most important point of this comparison.<\/p><p><strong>Generating twice as much revenue does not mean making twice as much money.<\/strong><\/p><p>In long-term rentals, the landlord generally benefits from a relatively stable monthly rent and bears fewer costs directly related to tenant turnover.<\/p><p>For seasonal rentals, several expenses must be taken into account to determine the actual profitability of the property:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/hellorivierastay.com\/en\/commissions-from-reservation-platforms\/\">commissions from booking platforms<\/a> ;<\/p><\/li><li><p>any management fees; ;<\/p><\/li><li><p>maintenance and replacement of equipment; ;<\/p><\/li><li><p>water and energy consumption according to the chosen organization; ;<\/p><\/li><li><p>taxation ;<\/p><\/li><li><p>assurance ;<\/p><\/li><li><p>periods without reservation; ;<\/p><\/li><li><p>minor repairs and maintenance.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/hellorivierastay.com\/en\/airbnb-cleaning-and-linen\/\">Cleaning and laundry fees<\/a> can also come into play depending on how they are charged to travelers.<\/p><p>The right question is therefore not only:<\/p><p><strong>\u00abHow much does an Airbnb make in Nice?\u00bb<\/strong><\/p><p>One should instead ask:<\/p><p><strong>\u00abHow much can my apartment earn me as a short-term rental after taking into account its expenses and management method?\u00bb<\/strong><\/p><p>It is this second question that makes it possible to make a truly relevant decision.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c47d33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c47d33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why are Nice and the French Riviera well-suited for short-term rentals?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5d00ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5d00ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The French Riviera has a distinct advantage for owners: tourist demand is not concentrated solely on a few summer weeks.<\/p><p>Nice attracts travelers for vacations, but also for weekends, business trips, events, congresses, and short stays throughout the year.<\/p><p>The proximity of Cannes, Antibes, Monaco, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and also the Nice C\u00f4te d'Azur airport also contributes to this attractiveness.<\/p><p>Demand nevertheless remains highly seasonal.<\/p><p>An apartment can experience periods of extremely high demand and others that are much quieter.<\/p><p>And that is precisely where pricing management becomes decisive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b31e5ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b31e5ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The price of your Airbnb should not stay the same all year round<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f55911 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f55911\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">One of the frequent mistakes is setting a price per night and then practically never touching it again.<\/p><p>For seasonal rentals, the price must change.<\/p><p>A November Tuesday does not have the same value as an August Saturday. Similarly, a major event organized in Nice, Cannes, or Monaco can cause a temporary surge in demand.<\/p><p>The pricing strategy must take into account, in particular:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><p>of the season ;<\/p><\/li><li><p>of the day of the week; ;<\/p><\/li><li><p>school holidays ;<\/p><\/li><li><p>local events ;<\/p><\/li><li><p>the delay before arrival; ;<\/p><\/li><li><p>of the filling rate ;<\/p><\/li><li><p>remaining availability ;<\/p><\/li><li><p>of the duration of the stay; ;<\/p><\/li><li><p>and competition at the same time.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>The minimum number of nights must also be able to change.<\/p><p>During certain periods, accepting a single-night reservation can create a hard-to-fill gap in the calendar. Conversely, systematically requiring five or seven nights can result in missing out on attractive bookings during the low season.<\/p><p>A good one <strong>Airbnb management in Nice<\/strong> does not consist in seeking the maximum occupancy rate at any price. The objective is to obtain the best possible compromise between <strong>average price, occupancy rate and turnover<\/strong>.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dd6903 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7dd6903\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Seasonal or long-term rental: which to choose?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b30502 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b30502\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Both solutions serve different purposes.<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td>Criterion<\/td><td>Long-term rental<\/td><td>Seasonal rental<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Revenue<\/td><td>More regular<\/td><td>Potentially higher<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pricing<\/td><td>Fixed monthly rent<\/td><td>Price varies based on demand<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Daily management<\/td><td>Limited<\/td><td>Important<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tenant Turnover<\/td><td>Weak<\/td><td>Frequent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Landlord flexibility<\/td><td>Limited<\/td><td>Most important<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Housing availability<\/td><td>Low during the lease term<\/td><td>Modular<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interview<\/td><td>More spaced out<\/td><td>Frequent inspection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Relationship with the occupants<\/td><td>Limited<\/td><td>Very common<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Regulations<\/td><td>Relatively traditional<\/td><td>More specific<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Optimization potential<\/td><td>Limited<\/td><td>Important<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3>Long-term leasing is a better option if\u2026<\/h3><p>Above all, you are looking for stability, wish to spend little time managing the accommodation, and prefer to know the amount of your monthly rent in advance.<\/p><h3>Seasonal rental can be attractive if...<\/h3><p>You want to further leverage the potential of your apartment, maintain a certain flexibility regarding its use, and are ready to regularly adapt your strategy to market fluctuations.<\/p><p>Provided, of course, that the property and local regulations permit its short-term rental operation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9611d70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9611d70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the regulations for renting out an apartment as a short-term rental in Nice?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0925389 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0925389\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Before comparing potential earnings, there is one thing you must check: <strong>Do you have the right to offer your accommodation for seasonal rental?<\/strong><\/p><p>Regulations on furnished tourist accommodations have tightened in recent years, and the rules may vary depending on the nature of the property, its use, its location, and the owner's situation.<\/p><p>Depending on the case, different procedures may be necessary: furnishing declaration, registration number, change of use, or compliance with co-ownership rules.<\/p><p>Regulations may also change.<\/p><p>It is therefore essential to check the rules applicable to your situation before listing an apartment on Airbnb, Booking.com, or another platform.<\/p><p><strong>\u2192 See also: our guide to Airbnb regulations and short-term rentals in Nice.<\/strong><\/p><div><p>\u00a0<\/p><hr \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-501a522 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"501a522\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Managing your own Airbnb: Is it really possible?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ec97a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ec97a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Yes.<\/strong><\/p><p>A landlord can completely manage their seasonal rental apartment themselves.<\/p><p>It is even an interesting solution when he lives nearby, has enough time, and wants to personally take charge of every step.<\/p><p>But management doesn't stop at publishing a listing on Airbnb.<\/p><p>It is necessary to create and update the listing, take beautiful photographs, reply to travelers, modify prices, manage the calendar, organize arrivals and departures, coordinate cleaning, prepare linen, and handle any potential issues during the stay.<\/p><p>And unfortunately, unexpected events don't choose their schedule.<\/p><p>A lost key, a traveler who cannot get into the building, an air conditioning unit that breaks down in the middle of August, or cleaning that needs to be redone before the next arrival require quick intervention.<\/p><p>This is generally when managing an Airbnb truly becomes time-consuming.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b271461 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b271461\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why entrust your Airbnb to a local concierge service?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e3295b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e3295b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">To appeal to a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hellorivierastay.com\/en\/concierge-service-airbnb-nice\/\">Airbnb concierge in Nice<\/a><\/strong> allows above all to delegate the operational constraints of seasonal rentals.<\/p><p>But not all services take place behind a computer.<\/p><p>A large part of the work is carried out directly in the field.<\/p><p>At <strong>Hello Riviera Stay<\/strong>, we have specifically chosen to work locally on the French Riviera in order to be able to intervene whenever a property or a traveler needs it.<\/p><p>Our management includes, among other things:<\/p><h3>Creation and optimization of the ad<\/h3><p>We create or improve your listing to properly present the accommodation, its amenities, and its surroundings.<\/p><h3>Professional photo shoots<\/h3><p>Photographs are one of a traveler's primary decision-making criteria. A professional photoshoot highlights the spaces, the decor, and the property's main assets.<\/p><h3>Multi-platform broadcasting<\/h3><p>Depending on the chosen strategy, the property can be listed on multiple platforms to increase its visibility and diversify booking sources.<\/p><h3>Dynamic calendar and pricing management<\/h3><p>We adjust prices and the minimum number of nights based on seasonality, demand, and local events.<\/p><h3>Passenger tracking<\/h3><p>We answer requests before and during the stay and ensure a <strong>7 days a week support<\/strong>.<\/p><h3>Management of arrivals and departures<\/h3><p>Depending on the chosen option, travelers can benefit from self check-in or a personal greeting.<\/p><h3>Cleaning and laundry management<\/h3><p>After each stay, the accommodation is prepared for the next travelers and the laundry is taken care of.<\/p><h3>Minor property management and maintenance<\/h3><p>Because a short-term rental property is used intensively, we also handle minor issues and coordinate maintenance when necessary.<\/p><p>The objective is twofold: to offer a good experience to travelers while looking after the owner's property.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24386af hrs-a-service elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24386af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"hrs-a-sk\">OUR SERVICE<\/p><p class=\"hrs-a-st\">Airbnb Concierge in Nice<\/p><p>Listing, price, guests, cleaning: the complete management of your Nice apartment by a local team.<\/p><p class=\"hrs-a-sl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hellorivierastay.com\/en\/concierge-service-airbnb-nice\/\">Explore the service \u2192<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a02202 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0a02202\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How much does an Airbnb concierge service cost in Nice?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1001e42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1001e42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">At <strong>Hello Riviera Stay<\/strong>, we wish to keep <a href=\"https:\/\/hellorivierastay.com\/en\/concierge-rate\/\">simple and transparent pricing<\/a>.<\/p><p>Our commissions are calculated based on the net amount you receive: after the platform\u2019s commission has been deducted, excluding cleaning fees and the tourist tax.<\/p><h3>Full management with self-service check-in: 20 % (excl. tax)<\/h3><p>This package includes complete management of the seasonal rental with a self-check-in system for travelers.<\/p><p>It makes it possible to delegate property management while limiting travel-related costs for each check-in.<\/p><h3>Full management with physical reception: 24 % excl. VAT<\/h3><p>For owners who wish to offer a personalized welcome, we can also take care of <strong>the physical arrival of travelers<\/strong>.<\/p><p>This package includes the same management services, plus the organization of on-site reception.<\/p><p>The choice between the two solutions depends on the property, its access system, and the experience you wish to offer guests.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d1fd20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4d1fd20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is a concierge service at 20 % really profitable?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73c4144 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73c4144\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">That is a legitimate question.<\/p><p>Let's simply go back to our example of the one-bedroom apartment in Nice.<\/p><p>His annual turnover in seasonal rentals is approximately <strong>24 000 \u20ac<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Watch out for the tax base: our management fee is not calculated on this turnover, but on the <strong>the net amount you are entitled to<\/strong>, once the platform commission has been deducted, and excluding cleaning fees and tourist tax, which are charged to the guest.<\/p><p>However, the reasoning must not simply consist of subtracting the commission from the turnover.<\/p><p>Professional management can act on several levers: ad quality, accommodation presentation, <a href=\"https:\/\/hellorivierastay.com\/en\/airbnb-dynamic-pricing\/\">dynamic pricing<\/a>, minimum stay requirements, availability for travelers, and maintaining good reviews.<\/p><p>The question to ask a concierge service is therefore less:<\/p><p><strong>\u00abHow much is your commission?\u00bb<\/strong><\/p><p>What:<\/p><p><strong>\u00abWhat net income can I expect to receive once all fees are taken into account, and how much management time will I save?\u00bb<\/strong><\/p><p>This is also the reason why an estimate must be carried out property by property.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4607db1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4607db1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to know if your apartment is suitable for short-term rental?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61f867f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61f867f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Not all homes have the same potential.<\/p><p>To make a first estimate, we look in particular at:<\/p><p><strong>The location.<\/strong> An apartment near the sea, the center, public transport, or a tourist area generally benefits from a different demand than a more outlying accommodation.<\/p><p><strong>The capacity.<\/strong> The number of bedrooms, beds, and guests that can be accommodated directly influences the searches in which the listing can appear.<\/p><p><strong>Equipment.<\/strong> Air conditioning, outdoor space, parking, elevator, Wi-Fi, washing machine, or even the view can strongly influence the property's attractiveness.<\/p><p><strong>Condition and decoration.<\/strong> A pleasant, well-maintained, and well-presented apartment stands out more easily in the results.<\/p><p><strong>Regulatory constraints.<\/strong> Before any profitability assessment, it is necessary to ensure that the short-term rental project complies with applicable regulations.<\/p><p><strong>The availability of housing.<\/strong> An apartment available all year round obviously does not have the same potential as a residence offered for only a few weeks.<\/p><p>By cross-referencing these various elements with the observed demand in the sector, we can begin to establish a realistic estimate.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17a2423 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"17a2423\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">So, is seasonal rental really worth it in Nice?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80d6a14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80d6a14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Yes, short-term rentals can generate more revenue than long-term rentals in Nice and on the French Riviera. But this is neither automatic nor guaranteed.<\/strong><\/p><p>Our examples show it: a one-bedroom apartment in Nice went from a potential of about <strong>10,400 \u20ac per year in conventional rental, with an annual turnover of around 24,000 \u20ac in seasonal rentals<\/strong>, while a studio in Cagnes-sur-Mer generated <strong>\u20ac24,163 versus an estimated \u20ac10,200 or so for traditional rental<\/strong>.<\/p><p>However, performance depends on the property, its location, its presentation, the pricing strategy, regulations, and the quality of its management.<\/p><p>Long-term rental remains perfectly relevant for a landlord primarily seeking stability and limited management.<\/p><p>Short-term rental becomes particularly interesting when a property has good tourist potential and the owner wants <strong>maximize one's income while retaining more flexibility over one's property<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Therefore, the most relevant approach is not to decide solely based on averages found on the internet.<\/p><p>It is necessary to study <strong>your apartment<\/strong>.<\/p><h2>Do you want to know the rental potential of your property?<\/h2><p>You are an owner in <strong>Nice, Cagnes-sur-Mer, Villeneuve-Loubet, Saint-Laurent-du-Var, Antibes, Biot or on the C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur<\/strong> ?<\/p><p>Hello, Riviera Stay can evaluate your property and help you determine whether seasonal rental is truly worthwhile in your situation.<\/p><p>We analyze the property's features, its location, and its potential before offering you a tailored management solution.<\/p><p><strong>Request an estimate of your property's rental potential.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81c1687 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"81c1687\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/hellorivierastay.com\/en\/our-concierge-services\/\">Click here to discover our Airbnb concierge services<\/a> and give your property the visibility it deserves.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two real properties compared over a year, from standard to short-term rentals, then what remains once fees are deducted and the rules to follow in Nice.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16584,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_xspeed_no_cache":false,"_xspeed_expiry_hours":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[112],"tags":[17,18,19],"class_list":["post-15589","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fiscalite-revenus","tag-aide-location","tag-conciergerie","tag-immobilier"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hellorivierastay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15589","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hellorivierastay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hellorivierastay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hellorivierastay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hellorivierastay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15589"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hellorivierastay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15589\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hellorivierastay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16584"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hellorivierastay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15589"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hellorivierastay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15589"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hellorivierastay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15589"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}