Tourist vs. Long-term rental in Croatia

If you are a real estate owner in Croatia, you have probably asked yourself at least once: Should I rent an apartment to tourists for the night or rent it to a long-term verified tenant? Although the tourist rental at first sounds much more profitable due to the high prices in July and August, the actual calculation is often much more complex when all costs and time invested are taken into account.

Tourist (short-term) rental: Advantages and disadvantages

• Advantages: High potential income in the height of the season (June - September), the possibility of personal use of the property in the off-season.
• Disadvantages: High operating costs (cleaning, laundry, constant small repairs), high commissions of foreign agency platforms (15–25%), continuous communication with guests, uncertainty of occupancy and empty space during the winter months.

Long-term rental: Advantages and disadvantages

• Advantages: Stable, predictable monthly income throughout the year, significantly less investment of time and stress, tenants pay monthly utilities themselves and take care of the daily maintenance of the space.
• Disadvantages: Lower monthly income compared to the peak of the tourist season and the need for a thorough selection of a reliable tenant.

How to make the right decision and maximize income?

More and more owners in Croatia realize that a long-term or medium-term rental brings greater peace of mind and a more stable net income on an annual level, without the stress of the tourist season.

In order to find reliable, serious tenants and avoid frivolous inquiries, the optimal solution is provided by rentero.app. Through the rentero.app platform, landlords can easily and professionally present their real estate, efficiently manage the ad and make direct contact with quality tenants who are looking for a safe home for a long period.