What does a holiday rental in Denmark earn?
Across the markets Terrivio tracks, gross yields in Denmark typically range from 4–6% and net yields from 2–3.5% after operating costs and acquisition costs. The spread between the two is the whole story: platform fees, cleaning, management, utilities, insurance and local taxes usually consume 35–50% of gross revenue.
Worked example: a €400,000 property at €150 per night and 55% occupancy books about 201 nights and grosses roughly €30,150 a year (7.5% gross yield). After 25% variable costs and €5,000 fixed costs, NOI is about €17,613 — a net yield of 4.3% on the total investment of €408,000.
Purchase costs and taxes in Denmark
Budget roughly 2% on top of the asking price for acquisition costs. The main component is 0.6% registration fee + DKK 1,850 · agent fees paid by seller. These costs are sunk on day one, which is why Terrivio divides NOI by the total investment — not the asking price — to compute net yield.
Platform-reported letting enjoys a tax-free allowance of about DKK 34,000 a year; 60% of the remainder is taxed as capital income. Property value tax and land tax apply annually.
Tourist tax: None. It is normally collected from guests but affects your competitive nightly rate.
Short-term rental rules in Denmark
A private home may be let short-term for up to 70 nights a year when booked through a platform that reports to the tax authority (30 nights otherwise). Copenhagen requires registration; summer houses follow separate rules.
Regulation is the biggest single risk in European STR investing. Terrivio's risk score weights regulatory risk at 25% and flags night caps, licence requirements and enforcement intensity for every analysed listing.
Where to look: cities and portals in Denmark
Popular short-term rental locations include Copenhagen, Aarhus, North Zealand coast, Skagen and Bornholm. Each has a different seasonality profile — Terrivio shows the 12-month revenue curve so you can see how much of the year carries the return.
Listings are mostly published on Boligsiden, Boliga, EDC and Home.dk. Terrivio reads these portals directly: paste the listing URL and the pipeline extracts price, size, rooms and location automatically.
How to analyse a Denmark listing with Terrivio
- Copy the listing URL. Open the property on Boligsiden or another supported portal and copy the address bar URL.
- Paste it into Terrivio. Terrivio scrapes the listing, geocodes the address and pulls market ADR and occupancy for the segment (property type, bedrooms, location).
- Review yield and cashflow. You get gross and net yield, NOI, monthly cashflow, break-even occupancy and 10-year IRR — using Denmark-specific acquisition costs and taxes.
- Check risk, tax and rules. The report shows the 10-dimension risk score, the recommended tax regime for Denmark and the STR rules that apply to the exact city.
Frequently asked questions
Is a holiday home in Denmark a good investment in 2026?
It depends on the micro-location and on regulation. Typical net yields are 2–3.5%; the best results come from locations with year-round demand and clear licensing. Always model the net figure, not the gross.
How much are purchase costs in Denmark?
Plan for roughly 2% of the price: 0.6% registration fee + DKK 1,850 · agent fees paid by seller, plus notary, registry and agent fees where applicable.
Do I need a licence to rent out short-term in Denmark?
A private home may be let short-term for up to 70 nights a year when booked through a platform that reports to the tax authority (30 nights otherwise). Copenhagen requires registration; summer houses follow separate rules.
Which Denmark property portals does Terrivio support?
Terrivio analyses listings from Boligsiden, Boliga, EDC and Home.dk and 40+ other European portals. Paste any listing URL to start.