Online holiday rental bookings in Germany hit all-time high
Holiday rental bookings in Germany reached a record 68,3 million overnight stays recently, up 13% on 2024 and 83% above pre-pandemic levels, Destatis confirms.
Germany's online holiday rental bookings have shattered all-time records, driven by a surge in domestic staycations, according to new data. The Federal Statistical Office revealed that overnight stays in Germany reached 68.3 million, marking an 83 percent increase compared to 2019 levels. Domestic stays, specifically through online platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com, and Expedia, have also seen a dramatic rise, with 48.5 million German residents booking stays in 2025, a 15 percent boost from the previous year.
The Netherlands leads in international tourism, accounting for 2.9 million overnight stays, followed by Poland with 2.1 million and the United States with 1.3 million. Bavaria remains the top destination, with 10.6 million visitors, closely followed by Baden-Württemberg with 8.1 million overnight stays. Rhine-Westphalia rounds out the top three.
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