Flemish Ardennes
Oudenaarde
Oudenaarde is Flanders' cycling capital and the finish of the Tour of Flanders.
Strong demand around cycling events, active tourism and beer lovers.
What works in Oudenaarde
- Peaks around Tour of Flanders
- Cycling & hiking tourism
- Heritage & breweries
Permits and taxes in Oudenaarde
Oudenaarde points directly to the Flemish lodging decree and has no separate holiday-home rulebook.
We cover: Oudenaarde centre, Bevere, Eine, Ename, Edelare, Heurne, Leupegem, Mater, Melden, Mullem, Nederename, Volkegem and Welden
- The city publishes its own page on the Flemish lodging decree and refers you to Toerisme Vlaanderen for registration.
- Changing use from residential to tourist letting generally requires an environmental permit — have it checked with the planning department first.
- There is a tax on occupied dwellings without population-register registration (since 2022), which can apply to a home you do not live in yourself.
- 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.
- oudenaarde.be — Vlaams Logiesdecreet
- oudenaarde.be — Belasting gebruikte woningen zonder inschrijving
- 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 Oudenaarde?
An average occupancy of 62% in Oudenaarde doesn't come from one peak: it's built across three distinct periods. Here's how we handle each one.
- Strongest monthsMay – October
Walkers, cyclists and nature holidays. Weekends and midweeks of 2–4 nights, peaking in the summer and autumn holidays.
- Weekend demandall year
Couples and groups of friends or family mostly book Friday to Sunday. A sauna, fireplace or hot tub extends your season here.
- Winter & holidaysNovember – March
Christmas, New Year and spring holidays fill the calendar; outside those we target longer stays and groups seeking quiet.
Want to know what your Oudenaarde property earns?
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What does renting out in Oudenaarde earn?
Based on the average nightly rate and occupancy in Oudenaarde. 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: 19%
Frequently asked questions about renting out in Oudenaarde
- Yes. In Oudenaarde 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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