New short-term rental (Alojamento Local) registrations in Porto grew five times faster than in Lisbon this year, according to industry data presented at the National Local Accommodation Summit in Porto. National tourism figures show total registered holiday rental units reached approximately 118,000, up 14% from 2022. Industry representatives dismissed claims that holiday rentals drive the national housing crisis, while former Labour Minister Ana Mendes Godinho suggested adapting tourism support programs to stimulate long-term housing.
Porto Short-Term Rental Registrations Outpace Lisbon Fivefold
Wednesday, 7 October 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
Local accommodation (alojamento local) means short-term tourist rentals—private apartments, houses or rooms rented for days or weeks—that must be registered and licensed with municipal authorities. Municipalities can suspend or cancel licences (Lisbon cancelled about 6,700 licences in early 2026), so travellers and hosts should check a listing's registration and local rules before booking or offering stays.
