Knowledge for responsible home rental.
Read practical, source-based guides about rules, tax, Airbnb fees, management and responsible short-term rental in Copenhagen.
Nordic HostsStart with the most important questions
The 70-day rule and short-term rental regulations.
As a starting point, owners and users may rent out their own entire year-round home for holiday purposes for 30 days per calendar year. The limit is up to 70 days when rental is exclusively arranged through a business that reports the income as required. Copenhagen currently communicates the 30/70-day limits, but association rules, tenancy terms and the specific property can be more restrictive.
Read the guideAirbnb tax in Denmark in 2026: deductions and calculation
Rental income from a room or home you live in is taxable in Denmark. You can generally choose a standard deduction or itemised deductions. For short-term rental in 2026, the standard deductions are DKK 35,100 through a reporting digital platform and DKK 13,800 without such reporting. After the standard deduction, the remaining amount is reduced by 40% to determine taxable income.
Read the guideAirbnb host fees in 2026
Airbnb uses two fee structures. Under the split-fee model, most hosts pay 3% while the guest pays a separate service fee. Under the single-fee model, the full platform fee is deducted from the host payout, and most hosts on this structure pay 15.5%. Always confirm the actual structure and rate in the individual Airbnb account.
Read the guideHow much can you earn on Airbnb in Copenhagen?
What a Copenhagen home can earn on Airbnb depends on its address, property type, capacity, quality, reviews, pricing, season and exact available dates. Nordic Hosts therefore calculates one market-based rental estimate for the selected property and period.
Read the guideShould you self-manage or choose Airbnb management?
Self-management gives you direct control but requires time, local availability and responsibility for the full stay. Professional management can bring listing, pricing, calendar, guests, preparation, property status and settlement together. The right choice depends on your dates, distance from the property and how much of the day-to-day operation you want to handle.
Read the guideCan you use Airbnb in your housing association?
The 70-day rule alone does not determine your right to rent. Start with the ownership type and documents governing the specific property. An owner association may have special bylaws, a cooperative association is governed by its own statutes, and a tenant must also check the tenancy agreement and landlord consent.
Read the guideHow to rent your Copenhagen home while abroad
When you work or live abroad for several months, furnished rental can involve fewer turnovers than short stays while keeping the home in use. The right model depends on the length of your absence, rules applying to the property, flexibility around your return date and who can handle access, checks and problems locally.
Read the guideProperty checks for your Copenhagen home while abroad
A property check is an agreed visual review of the home while you are away. It can be combined with key holding, mail, airing, preparation and coordination of practical tasks. Scope, frequency, documentation and limits should be clear because property checks do not replace technical inspections, insurance or the owner’s maintenance responsibilities.
Read the guideUse the guides before deciding
Short-term rental is not only about demand and pricing. Public rules, tax, statutes, house rules, insurance and your specific property can all change what is possible.
- Start with the day limits and rules that apply to short-term rental
- Check how rental income must be reported and taxed in your situation
- Read the statutes and house rules before the property is listed
- Compare Airbnb’s fee with the Nordic Hosts management fee to see the full calculation
- Decide whether to spend your own time hosting or choose local help
- Use the official sources in each guide and check them again before making a specific decision