Kalamata is one of the fastest-growing tourism markets in mainland Greece. Foreign arrivals rose 10% in the first half of 2026, after 11% growth in 2025. A new 40-year airport concession should bring more flights.
The short-term rental market is growing with it. Occupancy rose 12.4% in the year to September 2026, according to AirDNA, and Kalamata now scores 73 out of 100 on AirDNA’s Market Score.
How much does an Airbnb earn in Kalamata?
The average active short-term rental in Kalamata earned $18,900 in the twelve months to September 2026, according to AirDNA. Guests paid an average of $112 a night, and listings were booked 58% of the nights they were available. Revenue per available night, or RevPAR, was $64.
AirDNA counts 1,057 active listings across Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com in the Kalamata market.
Is Kalamata’s short-term rental market growing?
Yes. Occupancy rose 12.4% over the year and RevPAR rose 7.9%, even though the average nightly rate fell 8.1%. More guests are booking, and hosts are filling more nights at slightly lower prices.
Kalamata’s AirDNA Market Score of 73 reflects that. It scores 76 on rental demand and 86 on revenue growth. Its seasonality score of 45 shows a market that still depends on summer.
Kalamata short-term rental performance, twelve months to September 2026
| Metric | Value | Change vs previous year |
|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | 58% | +12.4% |
| Average daily rate | $112 | −8.1% |
| RevPAR | $64 | +7.9% |
| Average annual revenue | $18,900 | — |
| Active listings | 1,057 | — |
| AirDNA Market Score | 73 / 100 | — |
How does Kalamata compare with Nafplio and Porto Heli?
Kalamata performs almost exactly like Nafplio per available night, with RevPAR of $64 against $63, and books more of its nights, at 58% against 53%. Ermionida, the area around Porto Heli, Greece, is a different market: villas at $304 a night with RevPAR of $147.
Peloponnese short-term rental markets compared
| Metric | Kalamata | Nafplio | Ermionida (Porto Heli) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active listings | 1,057 | 540 | 476 |
| Average annual revenue | $18,900 | $20,400 | $34,300 |
| Occupancy | 58% | 53% | 48% |
| Average daily rate | $112 | $119 | $304 |
| RevPAR | $64 | $63 | $147 |
| AirDNA Market Score | 73 | 83 | 57 |
Why does the new airport matter?
Kalamata airport has passed to a consortium led by Fraport AG, with Delta Airport Investments of the Kopelouzos Group and PILEAS of the Konstantakopoulos Group, under a 40-year concession. Fraport already runs 14 regional airports in Greece. More routes and more flights would bring more visitors, and more of them from abroad.
Tourism is already rising. Foreign arrivals grew 10% in the first half of 2026, after 11% in 2025, according to INSETE.
What do homes cost in Kalamata?
Kalamata homes averaged €2,585 per square metre in June 2026, up 4% in a year. That makes Kalamata the cheapest of five fast-growing Greek tourism markets we compared, well below Corfu, Chania, Skiathos and Mykonos.
Kalamata is also not a controlled-development area under Greece’s new tourism spatial framework, unlike Mykonos, Skiathos, Corfu town and parts of Chania. There is no freeze on new short-term rental registrations.
What does this mean for owners and investors?
Kalamata offers lower entry prices, rising demand and fewer regulatory limits than the islands. Rates are modest, so occupancy drives income. Owners who keep their calendar full earn the most.
More channels mean more chances to fill nights. Holidu, for example, publishes a lower commission than the largest platforms — you can list your property on Holidu here.
Brothers Consulting manages bookings, pricing and guests remotely for owners anywhere in Greece, while owners keep their property, listing, cleaning and keys. See the management page for what an active property earns in your area.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Airbnb make in Kalamata?
The average active short-term rental in Kalamata earned $18,900 in the twelve months to September 2026, at $112 a night and 58% occupancy, according to AirDNA.
Is Kalamata a good market for Airbnb?
Kalamata scores 73 out of 100 on AirDNA’s Market Score, with occupancy up 12.4% and RevPAR up 7.9% over the year.
How many Airbnbs are there in Kalamata?
AirDNA counts 1,057 active short-term rental listings in Kalamata as of September 2026.
Are there Airbnb restrictions in Kalamata?
No. Kalamata has no freeze on new short-term rental registrations and is not a controlled-development area under Greece’s tourism spatial framework.
What is the average property price in Kalamata?
€2,585 per square metre in June 2026, up 4% in a year.
About this data
Short-term rental figures are from AirDNA, covering Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com listings for the twelve months to September 2026, published 4 October 2026, in US dollars. AirDNA appears to have changed how it counts active listings in its October 2026 release, so we do not use its year-on-year changes in revenue or listing counts. Arrival figures are from INSETE; property prices are June 2026 averages reported in Greek financial press.
Disclosure: the Holidu link in this article is a referral link. Owners who sign up through it receive 50% off the activation fee, and Greek BnB Data may receive a reward if the property is published.
Related: Porto Heli, Ermionida and Nafplio Short-Term Rental Data, Five Greek Property Markets Rising With Tourism, Ionian Islands Airbnb Data.
Greek BnB Data provides insights for property owners and investors across Greece. Brothers Consulting manages short-term rental properties in Porto Heli, Ermionida, Argolida and Thessaloniki, Greece.