Cities
Ghent
Ghent has grown for years as a city-break destination — students, professionals and international guests.
Strong weekend demand, Gentse Feesten as an annual peak.
What works in Ghent
- Weekend demand (Belgians)
- Business guests midweek
- Peak during Gentse Feesten
Permits and taxes in Ghent
Ghent mainly steers large lodging: no new large lodging inside the ring road, while smaller holiday homes are assessed per file on planning grounds.
We cover: the inner city inside the R40/N430 ring road and the districts beyond it
- “Nieuw Groot Logies” policy note: no new large lodging (from 16 rental units) inside the R40/N430 ring; the city designates preferred zones outside the ring instead.
- For an existing home, permit duty depends on new construction, a change of use of the building, or a change of use of a housing unit — and requirements differ between the inner city and the districts.
- Lodging tax: €2.83 (excl. VAT) per overnight stay per person aged 18+. Operators without permanent staffing for the register duty fall under a flat rate per sleeping place per half-year. You register separately with the City of Ghent tax department.
- Every accommodation you rent to tourists for payment must be registered with Toerisme Vlaanderen. Baseline conditions include a fire-safety certificate, fire and liability insurance, and an ownership or lease title that allows tourist letting.
- visit.gent.be — Een toeristisch logies opstarten
- stad.gent — Visienota nieuwe logiesvormen (PDF)
- toerismevlaanderen.be — Aanmelding logies
Informative overview based on official municipal information — not legal advice. Rules change; always check your own situation with the municipality or ask us.
When do guests book in Ghent?
An average occupancy of 73% in Ghent doesn't come from one peak: it's built across three distinct periods. Here's how we handle each one.
- Strongest monthsApril – October
City breaks, events and international visitors. Short 2–3 night stays with high occupancy and few empty days.
- Business midweeksall year
Conferences, training and project stays fill Monday to Thursday. A proper workspace and fast wifi lift your rate here.
- Winter & holidaysNovember – March
Christmas markets, museums and city weekends. Weekend demand stays steady; midweeks are filled with longer stays.
Want to know what your Ghent property earns?
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What does renting out in Ghent earn?
Based on the average nightly rate and occupancy in Ghent. An indication, not a promise — your home, its capacity and the season set the real number.
Cleaning fees are charged to the guest and are not included here. Tourist tax, utilities and consumption remain yours.
Calculate your revenueEffective cost rate: 17.9%
Frequently asked questions about renting out in Ghent
- Yes. In Ghent we work with a local team for check-ins, cleaning and interventions, and manage your rental end to end: listing on every platform, pricing, guest service and monthly settlement.
- €99 per month per home (incl. VAT) plus 15% commission on the gross revenue of every reservation. No setup fees and cancel any month.
- Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo/Abritel, Expedia, TripAdvisor, HomeToGo and Google Vacation Rentals, plus direct bookings through our own site. One calendar, no double bookings.
- Yes, short-term rental always requires registration in Belgium and the municipality may add conditions or a tourist tax. We take the registration and its follow-up off your hands.
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