Greece caps short-term rental beds on islands to manage tourism

Monday, 18 May 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

Greece is moving forward with new regulations targeting short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and broader tourist investment activity. A public consultation, open until the end of May 2026, includes a proposed rule that would cap the total number of beds available on Greek islands, with limits scaled to each island's size. Crete, as the largest Greek island, would fall under these measures. The changes are part of a wider government effort to manage tourism capacity and housing availability in popular destinations. For visitors, this could mean fewer short-term rental options and tighter supply in peak seasons, potentially affecting accommodation prices and availability. Travelers planning trips to Crete in the coming years are advised to book accommodations early as the regulatory landscape evolves.