Seasonality of short-term rentals in Belgium
Which months fill a home in Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent? Each month's share of the year's stays, measured on guest reviews from September 2024 to August 2026.
Brussels
In Brussels, the busiest months over the last two years were July, May and June (10.0%, 9.9% and 9.7% of the year's stays), and the quietest January, February and September. An average month accounts for 8.3% of the year.
Antwerp
In Antwerp, the busiest months over the last two years were August, July and May (11.3%, 10.7% and 10.0% of the year's stays), and the quietest January, February and September. An average month accounts for 8.3% of the year.
Ghent
In Ghent, the busiest months over the last two years were August, July and May (12.0%, 11.6% and 10.2% of the year's stays), and the quietest January, February and November. An average month accounts for 8.3% of the year.
The three cities side by side
| Month | Brussels | Antwerp | Ghent |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.9% | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| February | 6.4% | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| March | 8.1% | 7.7% | 7.2% |
| April | 9.4% | 9.2% | 9.8% |
| May | 9.9% | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| June | 9.7% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| July | 10.0% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| August | 9.6% | 11.3% | 12.0% |
| September | 6.9% | 6.6% | 7.5% |
| October | 8.3% | 8.5% | 7.7% |
| November | 7.3% | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| December | 8.5% | 7.6% | 7.6% |
The takeaway
July and August account for 19.6% of the year in Brussels, 22.0% in Antwerp and 23.7% in Ghent. Brussels is the most even of the three: business and institutional stays keep weekday and off-season demand up. Antwerp and Ghent depend more on the summer.
For an owner, the practical consequence is clear: a fixed price all year leaves money on the table in high season and empties the calendar in January. Prices should follow demand, month by month and even day by day around major events.
Method: number of reviews published each month, divided by the total for the last 24 complete months. Reviews are usually left a few days after the stay; this is a demand indicator, not a record of bookings. Method and sources.