Short-term letting in Liège
At a glance
The short-term rental market
In 2024, tourist accommodation in Liège recorded 525,667 nights (IWEPS).
2025, in the district: 501,420 nights via platforms (Eurostat), 74% foreign.
Short-term rental income in Liège
According to AirDNA, a short-term rental in Liège achieves on average 60 % occupancy at €78 a night, or about €16,700 in revenue per year. These are market averages: a well-presented, well-located home priced daily often does better, an average one does worse.
Source: AirDNA, market data for June 2026 (80 listings), converted from US dollars to euros at the ECB rate of 12/06/2026 (1.1567 $ per €1). Indicative figures, no guarantee of results.
Property prices
- €170,000 : median sale price of a flat in 2025 (half of sales between €132,250 and €225,000, from 1313 sales) — 15% below the median of the region’s municipalities.
- €206,500 : median sale price of a house in 2025 (half of sales between €155,000 and €270,000, from 1443 sales) — 18% below the median of the region’s municipalities.
Liège compared with neighbouring municipalities
With a median flat at €170,000, Liège ranks 19th of 26 municipalities in the province of Liège, from most to least expensive.
By population (198,102 residents), Liège ranks 1st of 84 municipalities in the province of Liège.
For tourist nights in 2024 (525,667), Liège ranks 1st of 52 municipalities in the province of Liège.
A flat sells for 7% less than in Saint-Nicolas, the nearest neighbouring municipality (3 km, median €183,500).
| Municipality | Distance | Residents | Flat (2025 median) | House (2025 median) | Tourist nights 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liège | — | 198,102 | €170,000 | €206,500 | 525,667 |
| Saint-Nicolas | 3 km | 24,529 | €183,500 | €185,000 | — |
| Ans | 4 km | 29,268 | €175,950 | €230,000 | — |
| Herstal | 5 km | 40,909 | €150,000 | €200,000 | — |
| Seraing | 6 km | 64,764 | €170,000 | €180,000 | — |
Sources: Statbel, STATEC, Observatoire de l’Habitat, IWEPS. Straight-line distances between municipal centres; rankings computed over the municipalities for which the figure is published.
Our advice for Liège
Liège does not host a single type of guest. In the same week, one flat might welcome a consultant working with the university hospital, a Dutch couple on a food weekend and parents settling their child into the Sart-Tilman campus. The real question is not whether to let in Liège, but which Liège, and to whom.
Neighbourhoods and the guests they draw
The Carré and the historic centre — place Saint-Lambert, place du Marché, rue Hors-Château — are weekend territory: restaurants, bars and museums such as La Boverie and the Grand Curtius. The trade-off is noise on Friday and Saturday nights. Outremeuse, the working-class quarter across the Meuse, has loyal visitors and peaks around its 15 August festivities. Guillemins, around Calatrava’s high-speed rail station, suits business travellers and anyone arriving by train from Brussels, Paris, Cologne or Aachen. Sclessin fills up on Standard de Liège match days, while the university and hospital on the Sart-Tilman hill sustain steady demand for mid-length stays: visiting researchers, interns, patients’ relatives.
Practical advice
- Sell car-free access. The tram now crossing the city from north to south and a nearby station are genuine selling points. If your property sits on the steep hillsides, be upfront about stairs and slopes.
- Price to the local calendar. December’s Christmas market, the Sunday Batte market, major concerts and conferences justify different rates; the quieter weeks of January and February are better filled with longer stays.
- Welcome international guests properly. A house guide in English, Dutch and German, with tips for day trips to the Ardennes or Maastricht, is appreciated by a largely cross-border clientele.
Frequently asked questions
What does a property in Liège cost for a short-term rental project?
In 2025, a flat sold for a median of 170 000 € (half of sales between 132 250 € and 225 000 €, out of 1 313 sales); a house sold for a median of 206 500 € (half of sales between 155 000 € and 270 000 €, out of 1 443 sales) in Liège (Statbel). Before buying, compare that price with a realistic short-term rental income and booking calendar: Hexuvium sends you a free income estimate for the property you have in mind, based on comparable homes.
Does Liège attract tourists?
Tourist accommodation in Liège counted 525 667 overnight stays in 2024. Most are leisure stays: a home well equipped for families and groups of friends, with parking, outdoor space and a full kitchen, stands out clearly from what is already on offer.
Where do guests staying in Liège come from?
In 2025, the district counted 501 420 nights booked through platforms, 74% of them by guests from abroad (Eurostat). A listing written in several languages, a clear welcome message in English and simple arrival instructions make the difference with these guests.
Can you let short-term in Liège without living nearby?
Yes. Hexuvium handles the listing on the platforms, messages with guests, self check-in, cleaning between stays and small repairs. You follow your bookings and income in your owner portal, without having to travel.
Sources and update
Public figures, sources at the bottom; past results, not guaranteed.