Location profile · Costa Blanca North
Holiday rental in Altea: occupancy, prices and licence 2026
By Kamila Bukowska, founder of CASA READY · As of October 2026
Short answer
Is holiday renting in Altea worth it? Not for new landlords at the moment: new licences are suspended. Right now Altea is mainly interesting for own use and long-term letting. Actively rented holiday homes in Altea are booked 63% of the time according to AirDNA (October 2025 to September 2026), at an average of €171 per night. For a newly launched two-bedroom apartment we plan with 55% in the first year, around 182 booked nights at €155. That means around €28,210 gross income per year; €24,490 to €32,240 depending on the scenario (cautious to market level).
The figures for Altea
Three scenarios for a two-bedroom apartment. The plan value applies to the first year of letting, without reviews or repeat guests; the market level is what established homes achieve today.
| Scenario | Occupancy | Nights per year | Gross income 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cautious | 48% | 158 | €24,490 |
| Plan value first year | 55% | 182 | €28,210 |
| Market level | 63% | 208 | €32,240 |
Gross income = booked nights × plan rate for 2 bedrooms (€155), before platform fees, management, running costs and taxes; 330 marketable nights. Our method is explained in the comparison of all 16 towns.
Season: occupancy month by month
This is how the plan value of 55% spreads over the year, based on the official INE seasonal pattern for the Costa Blanca (INE does not publish separate monthly figures for Altea).
Holiday rental licence in Altea
New licences suspended since January 2024 while a new municipal ordinance is being drafted. (as of October 2026)
Regardless of the municipality, holiday homes in the Valencia region need three approvals. What applies and how to proceed is explained in our guide to the licence in the Valencia region. Before every purchase we check the situation with the town hall.
What is rented out here
919 active holiday homes, −46% year on year. Share by bedrooms:
For new buyers who want to rent out, currently only of interest with an existing, transferable registration.
Properties near Altea
We currently have no properties in Altea itself. These are nearby:
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Frequently asked questions about Altea
What is the occupancy of holiday homes in Altea?
Actively rented holiday homes in Altea are booked 63% of the time according to AirDNA (October 2025 to September 2026). For a newly launched home we plan with 55% in the first year, around 182 booked nights per year.
Can you get a holiday rental licence in Altea?
Licensing suspended (as of October 2026): New licences suspended since January 2024 while a new municipal ordinance is being drafted.
How much does a night in a holiday home in Altea cost?
On average €171 per night across all sizes (AirDNA). For a two-bedroom apartment we use €155.
More towns on the Costa Blanca
Costa Blanca North
All 16 towns side by side are in the occupancy comparison.
Sources and method
AirDNA, market page Altea (retrieved 6 October 2026, period October 2025 to September 2026); INE, Encuesta de Ocupación en Apartamentos Turísticos 2025 (seasonal pattern); licensing research with municipalities and the press, as of October 2026. Plan value = market value minus 8 percentage points, cautious = minus 15; prices in euros at the ECB rate of 1.12 USD. The values are averages for the whole municipality and not a promise for an individual property.