Potentially higher income
With short-term letting, the price is set per night and adapts to demand. In Bordeaux, AirDNA measures average revenue of $24,800 a year for an active property, with 63% occupancy. Compare that figure with the rent your own property would achieve on a conventional let.
More flexibility
You can block out dates to enjoy your property yourself, and you are not tied to the same tenant for several years.
More management, more rules
In return, short-term letting demands a daily presence: welcome, cleaning, messages, maintenance. It is also more tightly regulated, with declaration to the town hall, caps on nights and less favourable tax treatment for unclassified rentals.
How to decide
Do the sums net of costs and tax for both options. If short-term comes out ahead but you are short of time, a concierge service lets you enjoy the benefits without the constraints.
Sources
- AirDNA — Bordeaux, 2026 market data