IDEAS home Printed from https://ideas.repec.org/a/spr/portec/v24y2025i2d10.1007_s10258-024-00261-w.html
   My bibliography  Save this article

A mixed approach to the heterogeneity of the short-term rentals’ regulation in Spain

Author

Listed:
  • Alba Viana-Lora

    (University of Córdoba)

  • Francisco Sánchez-Cubo

    (University of Málaga)

Abstract

This paper aims to analyse the current situation of STRs and their regulation in Spain in order to determine whether the restrictions applied contributed to alleviating the volume of STRs. For this purpose, a database from the experimental statistics on tourist accommodation on houses provided by the National Institute of Statistics of Spain and the regional and municipal regulations on STRs have been used. The upward or downward trends of STRs have been examined and linked to the existing regulation. Then, the municipalities were classified according to the type of regulatory measure: laissez-faire, limitation or prohibition. The trend and the problems linked to STRs lead us to believe that more and more municipalities will opt to regulate the activity, seeking a balance between the economic benefit and the social impact of tourism.

Suggested Citation

  • Alba Viana-Lora & Francisco Sánchez-Cubo, 2025. "A mixed approach to the heterogeneity of the short-term rentals’ regulation in Spain," Portuguese Economic Journal, Springer;Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestao, vol. 24(2), pages 291-307, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:portec:v:24:y:2025:i:2:d:10.1007_s10258-024-00261-w
    DOI: 10.1007/s10258-024-00261-w
    as

    Download full text from publisher

    File URL: http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s10258-024-00261-w
    File Function: Abstract
    Download Restriction: Access to the full text of the articles in this series is restricted.
    File URL: https://libkey.io/10.1007/s10258-024-00261-w?utm_source=ideas
    LibKey link: if access is restricted and if your library uses this service, LibKey will redirect you to where you can use your library subscription to access this item
    ---><---

    As the access to this document is restricted, you may want to search for a different version of it.

    References listed on IDEAS

    as
    1. repec:eme:ijhma0:ijhma-05-2015-0023 is not listed on IDEAS
    2. Norikazu Furukawa & Motoharu Onuki, 2022. "The design and effects of short-term rental regulation," Current Issues in Tourism, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 25(20), pages 3245-3260, October.
    3. Aaron Tham, 2016. "When Harry met Sally: different approaches towards Uber and AirBnB—an Australian and Singapore perspective," Information Technology & Tourism, Springer, vol. 16(4), pages 393-412, December.
    4. Daniel Guttentag, 2015. "Airbnb: disruptive innovation and the rise of an informal tourism accommodation sector," Current Issues in Tourism, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 18(12), pages 1192-1217, December.
    5. Philipp Schäfer & Nicole Braun, 2016. "Misuse through short-term rentals on the Berlin housing market," International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 9(2), pages 287-311, June.
    6. Philipp Schäfer & Nicole Braun, 2016. "Misuse through short-term rentals on the Berlin housing market," International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 9(2), pages 287-311, June.
    7. Jihwan Yeon & SeungHyun “James” Kim & Kyungho Song & Jinwon Kim, 2022. "Examining the impact of short-term rental regulation on peer-to-peer accommodation performance: a difference-in-differences approach," Current Issues in Tourism, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 25(19), pages 3212-3224, October.
    8. David Wyman & Chris Mothorpe & Brumby McLeod, 2022. "Airbnb and VRBO: the impact of short-term tourist rentals on residential property pricing," Current Issues in Tourism, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 25(20), pages 3279-3290, October.
    9. Asunción Blanco-Romero & Macià Blázquez-Salom & Gemma Cànoves, 2018. "Barcelona, Housing Rent Bubble in a Tourist City. Social Responses and Local Policies," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 10(6), pages 1-18, June.
    10. Shirley Nieuwland & Rianne van Melik, 2020. "Regulating Airbnb: how cities deal with perceived negative externalities of short-term rentals," Current Issues in Tourism, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 23(7), pages 811-825, April.
    11. Billie Ann Brotman, 2020. "San Francisco: rental restrictions and pre-restriction host listing motivation," Journal of Property Investment & Finance, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 38(2), pages 147-155, March.
    12. Michael Clancy, 2022. "Tourism, financialization, and short-term rentals: the political economy of Dublin’s housing crisis," Current Issues in Tourism, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 25(20), pages 3363-3380, October.
    13. Nora Müller & Ivan Murray & Macià Blázquez-Salom, 2021. "Short-term rentals and the rentier growth coalition in Pollença (Majorca)," Environment and Planning A, , vol. 53(7), pages 1609-1629, October.
    14. Aitziber Etxezarreta-Etxarri & Julen Izagirre-Olaizola & Jon Morandeira-Arca & Imanol Mozo Carollo, 2020. "Urban touristification in Spanish cities: consequences for the rental-housing sector in San Sebastian," Economic Research-Ekonomska Istraživanja, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 33(1), pages 1294-1310, January.
    Full references (including those not matched with items on IDEAS)

    Most related items

    These are the items that most often cite the same works as this one and are cited by the same works as this one.
    1. Mendieta-Aragón, Adrián & Rodríguez-Fernández, Laura & Navío-Marco, Julio, 2025. "Tourism usage of digital collaborative economy platforms in Europe: Situation, behaviours, and implications for the digital policies," Telecommunications Policy, Elsevier, vol. 49(1).
    2. Reichle, Philipp & Fidrmuc, Jarko & Reck, Fabian, 2023. "The sharing economy and housing markets in selected European cities," Journal of Housing Economics, Elsevier, vol. 60(C).
    3. Cong, Shufeng & Chin, Lee & Abdul Samad, Abdul Rahim, 2023. "Does urban tourism development impact urban housing prices?," MPRA Paper 124030, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    4. Boto-García, David & Balado-Naves, Roberto & Mayor, Matías & Baños-Pino, José Francisco, 2023. "Consumers' demand for operational licencing: evidence from Airbnb in Paris," Annals of Tourism Research, Elsevier, vol. 100(C).
    5. Fernando Almeida-García & Apollònia Monserrat-Febrer & Rafael Cortés-Macías & Miquel Àngel Coll-Ramis, 2025. "Touristification and Expansion of Short-Term Rentals in Mediterranean Destinations: The Case of Rural Areas," Land, MDPI, vol. 14(4), pages 1-27, April.
    6. Seungbee Choi & Jongho Won, 2023. "Exploring the Survival Mechanisms of Short-Term Rentals in Virginia: A Comparative Analysis of Rural versus Non-Rural Markets," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(16), pages 1-17, August.
    7. Chaang-Iuan Ho & Tzong-Shyuan Chen & Chin-Pei Li, 2023. "Airbnb’s Negative Externalities from the Consumer’s Perspective: How the Effects Influence the Booking Intention of Potential Guests," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(11), pages 1-28, May.
    8. Tchai Tavor, 2024. "Analyzing the influence of Airbnb announcements in the Asia Pacific Region: a sectoral perspective on travel, tourism, and real estate," Eurasian Economic Review, Springer;Eurasia Business and Economics Society, vol. 14(4), pages 873-905, December.
    9. Martin Falk & Miriam Scaglione, 2024. "Effects of regulations on the Airbnb market in Geneva," Tourism Economics, , vol. 30(3), pages 615-632, May.
    10. Manuel de la Calle-Vaquero & María García-Hernández & Sofía Mendoza de Miguel, 2020. "Urban Planning Regulations for Tourism in the Context of Overtourism. Applications in Historic Centres," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(1), pages 1-22, December.
    11. Schmücker Dirk & Reif Julian, 2023. "Geht Tourismus alle an? Teilnahme der deutschen Gemeinden am Übernachtungstourismus," Zeitschrift für Tourismuswissenschaft, De Gruyter, vol. 15(1), pages 4-26, March.
    12. Carson Duan, 2023. "Towards a comprehensive analytical framework and future research agenda for research on sharing economy business models: thematic analyses approach," Information Systems and e-Business Management, Springer, vol. 21(4), pages 977-1016, December.
    13. Lutz, Christoph & Majetić, Filip & Miguel, Cristina & Perez-Vega, Rodrigo & Jones, Brian, 2024. "The perceived impacts of short-term rental platforms: Comparing the United States and United Kingdom," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 77(C).
    14. Irene Rubino & Cristina Coscia & Rocco Curto, 2020. "Identifying Spatial Relationships between Built Heritage Resources and Short-Term Rentals before the Covid-19 Pandemic: Exploratory Perspectives on Sustainability Issues," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(11), pages 1-22, June.
    15. T. A. Alka & Aswathy Sreenivasan & M. Suresh, 2025. "Entrepreneurial strategies for sustainable growth: a deep dive into cloud-native technology and its applications," Future Business Journal, Springer, vol. 11(1), pages 1-23, December.
    16. Rosario Silva & Oksana Gerwe, 2024. "Micro Entry Theory: Understanding the Drivers and Effects of the Entry of Micro Players in the Context of Digital Platforms," Journal of Management Studies, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 61(6), pages 2633-2661, September.
    17. Sarah V. Bentley, 2025. "Knowing you know nothing in the age of generative AI," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 12(1), pages 1-7, December.
    18. Pettit, Christopher & Liu, Edgar & Rennie, Ellie & Goldenfein, Jake & Glackin, Stephen & Hayward, Richard Donald, 2018. "Understanding the disruptive technology ecosystem in Australian urban and housing contexts: a roadmap," SocArXiv mdxyf, Center for Open Science.
    19. Moaaz Kabil & Mohamed Abouelseoud & Faisal Alsubaie & Heba Mostafa Hassan & Imre Varga & Katalin Csobán & Lóránt Dénes Dávid, 2022. "Evolutionary Relationship between Tourism and Real Estate: Evidence and Research Trends," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(16), pages 1-19, August.
    20. Agustín Cocola‐Gant & Daniel Malet Calvo, 2023. "The Platformization of Student Housing and the Rise of Mid‐Term Rentals. The Case of Uniplaces in Lisbon," Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale Geografie, Royal Dutch Geographical Society KNAG, vol. 114(5), pages 431-445, December.

    Corrections

    All material on this site has been provided by the respective publishers and authors. You can help correct errors and omissions. When requesting a correction, please mention this item's handle: RePEc:spr:portec:v:24:y:2025:i:2:d:10.1007_s10258-024-00261-w. See general information about how to correct material in RePEc.

    If you have authored this item and are not yet registered with RePEc, we encourage you to do it here. This allows to link your profile to this item. It also allows you to accept potential citations to this item that we are uncertain about.

    If CitEc recognized a bibliographic reference but did not link an item in RePEc to it, you can help with this form .

    If you know of missing items citing this one, you can help us creating those links by adding the relevant references in the same way as above, for each refering item. If you are a registered author of this item, you may also want to check the "citations" tab in your RePEc Author Service profile, as there may be some citations waiting for confirmation.

    For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its authors, title, abstract, bibliographic or download information, contact: Sonal Shukla or Springer Nature Abstracting and Indexing (email available below). General contact details of provider: http://www.springer.com .

    Please note that corrections may take a couple of weeks to filter through the various RePEc services.

    IDEAS is a RePEc service. RePEc uses bibliographic data supplied by the respective publishers.