Location profile · Costa Blanca North
Holiday rental in Dénia: occupancy, prices and licence 2026
By Kamila Bukowska, founder of CASA READY · As of October 2026
Short answer
Is holiday renting in Dénia worth it? Possible, but only after a case-by-case check: licensing is restricted or unclear. Actively rented holiday homes in Dénia are booked 62% of the time according to AirDNA (October 2025 to September 2026), at an average of €152 per night. For a newly launched two-bedroom apartment we plan with 54% in the first year, around 178 booked nights at €135. That means around €24,030 gross income per year; €20,925 to €27,675 depending on the scenario (cautious to market level).
The figures for Dénia
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 | 47% | 155 | €20,925 |
| Plan value first year | 54% | 178 | €24,030 |
| Market level | 62% | 205 | €27,675 |
Gross income = booked nights × plan rate for 2 bedrooms (€135), 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 54% spreads over the year, based on the official INE seasonal pattern for Dénia.
Holiday rental licence in Dénia
No new compatibility certificates in the town centre; a plan from June 2026 gradually reduces holiday lets there (from 639 to about 344). Les Marines, Les Rotes and Montgó are exempt. (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
2,741 active holiday homes, −43% year on year. Share by bedrooms:
Pronounced summer season: according to INE, August is almost three times as high as winter. The location within the municipality decides how well a property rents.
Properties near Dénia
We currently have no properties in Dénia itself. These are nearby:
Xeresa · approx. 35 min to Dénia
Xeresa · XE01
New-Build Apartments with Sea Views and a Large Terrace
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Frequently asked questions about Dénia
What is the occupancy of holiday homes in Dénia?
Actively rented holiday homes in Dénia are booked 62% of the time according to AirDNA (October 2025 to September 2026). For a newly launched home we plan with 54% in the first year, around 178 booked nights per year.
Can you get a holiday rental licence in Dénia?
Licensing restricted (as of October 2026): No new compatibility certificates in the town centre; a plan from June 2026 gradually reduces holiday lets there (from 639 to about 344). Les Marines, Les Rotes and Montgó are exempt.
How much does a night in a holiday home in Dénia cost?
On average €152 per night across all sizes (AirDNA). For a two-bedroom apartment we use €135.
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 Dénia (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.