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Holiday rental managers on the Costa del Sol

VRM Atlas lists 13 holiday rental managers serving the Costa del Sol, Spain, based in places such as Mijas, Málaga, Marbella and Benalmádena.

Of the 13 managers that publish a portfolio size, the typical one looks after 6 homes (average 21 homes).

Holiday rental management is also called property management, short-term rental management or Airbnb management.

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Market data

The holiday rental market on the Costa del Sol

Data as of Oct 2026

Active listings
26,000
Average nightly rate
€210
Occupancy
50%
Managers on Atlas
13
Occupancy by monthSep 2026: 47%
Occupancy by month
Oct 202552%
Nov 202544%
Dec 202540%
Jan 202638%
Feb 202648%
Mar 202646%
Apr 202652%
May 202654%
Jun 202657%
Jul 202660%
Aug 202663%
Sep 202647%
Average nightly rate by monthSep 2026: €230
Average nightly rate by month
Oct 2025€185
Nov 2025€160
Dec 2025€175
Jan 2026€165
Feb 2026€150
Mar 2026€175
Apr 2026€195
May 2026€215
Jun 2026€245
Jul 2026€285
Aug 2026€300
Sep 2026€230

Seasonality on the Costa del SolSeasonal

Peak: August (63%, €300) · Quietest: January (38%, €165)

  1. Oct: 52%
  2. Nov: 44%
  3. Dec: 40%
  4. Jan: 38%
  5. Feb: 48%
  6. Mar: 46%
  7. Apr: 52%
  8. May: 54%
  9. Jun: 57%
  10. Jul: 60%
  11. Aug: 63%
  12. Sep: 47%

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Market data, Oct 2026. Active short-term rental listings; occupancy and nightly rate are averages over the 12 months to Sep 2026 for Málaga, Marbella and Benalmádena, in EUR. Aggregates only.

6
Typical portfolio (homes)
21
Average portfolio (homes)
13
On the map

13 holiday rental managers on the Costa del Sol

Ordered by profile evidence, never payment. How ranking works

  1. Marbella

    Ultimate Rentals

    96 homes

  2. Nerja

    Dream Espana

    60 homes

  3. Benalmádena

    Ele Studio Delaplaya

    2 homes

  4. Marbella

    Home Office

    44 homes

  5. Gibraltar

    Gibraltar Stay

    28 homes

  6. Málaga

    Santa Cruz Apartments

    12 homes

  7. Mijas

    Mabiente Properties

    7 homes

  8. Fuengirola

    Joctis

    6 homes

  9. Mijas

    Cala Honda

    5 homes

  10. Mijas

    Dutch Estates

    5 homes

  11. Torremolinos

    Apartamentos Zenplaya

    4 homes

  12. Coín

    Nomadara

    3 homes

  13. Málaga

    Come Dias 15

    2 homes

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Before you choose

How to choose a holiday rental manager on the Costa del Sol

  1. Check what is included

    Ask for a written list: listing and photos, pricing, guest messages, cleaning and laundry, maintenance, owner statements. Extras such as linen, consumables or repairs are often charged on top.

  2. Compare like-for-like fees

    Get the fee model in writing (a percentage of booking revenue, a fixed fee, or both) and ask what it is a percentage of: gross bookings, or revenue after platform fees and cleaning.

  3. Ask about local rules

    A good manager on the Costa del Sol knows the local licensing, permit and tax rules and can tell you what applies to your property.

  4. Look at portfolio size and focus

    A manager with a handful of homes may give you more attention; a larger one may have more staff and marketing reach. Ask how many homes each property manager looks after.

  5. Read reviews and check credentials

    Look for owner reviews, not just guest reviews, and a claimed or verified profile. Ask for references from owners with similar homes.

  6. Read the contract

    Check the minimum term, notice period, who owns the listing and reviews if you leave, and how and when you are paid.

Fees

What holiday rental managers on the Costa del Sol charge

Percentage of revenue
The most common model: the manager keeps a share of each booking's revenue. Full-service management costs more than marketing or booking-only help.
Fixed fee
A flat monthly or per-booking fee, sometimes used for guest-communication-only or co-hosting services.
Fixed fee plus a percentage
A lower percentage with a fixed set-up or monthly fee on top.

General guide, not data from the managers listed here: few have published their fees on VRM Atlas yet. Ask each manager for a written quote.

Owner questions

Holiday rental managers on the Costa del Sol: questions owners ask

How many holiday rental managers are there on the Costa del Sol?

VRM Atlas lists 13 holiday rental managers serving the Costa del Sol (October 2026), including companies based in Mijas, Málaga and Marbella. The list is ordered by profile evidence (completeness, owner reviews, verification and responsiveness), never by payment.

How much do holiday rental managers on the Costa del Sol charge?

Most charge a percentage of booking revenue, a fixed fee, or a mix of both, and the rate depends on what is included (cleaning, linen, maintenance, pricing and marketing). Few managers on the Costa del Sol have published their fees on VRM Atlas yet, so ask for written quotes: you can request up to five at once, free.

How many homes does a typical holiday rental manager on the Costa del Sol look after?

Of the 13 managers that publish a portfolio size on VRM Atlas, the median looks after 6 homes and the average 21 homes.

What does a holiday rental manager do?

A full-service manager markets the property on booking sites and its own website, sets prices, handles guest messages and check-in, arranges cleaning, laundry and maintenance, and sends the owner regular statements. Some offer only part of this (for example guest communication or co-hosting). This is also called property management, short-term rental management or Airbnb management.

How do I choose a holiday rental manager on the Costa del Sol?

Compare what is included, the fee model and what it is charged on, local knowledge of Costa del Sol's rules, portfolio size, owner reviews and the contract terms (minimum term, notice, who keeps the listing). Shortlist three to five and ask each for a written quote.

Which booking software do holiday rental managers on the Costa del Sol use?

The booking software most often detected on these managers' public websites is Beds24 (38%), Smoobu (31%) and Hostaway (15%). Detected on public websites, not market share.

Do managers pay to be listed or ranked on VRM Atlas?

No. Every public manager is listed for free and the order is based on profile evidence only. Paid placement, where it exists, is a separate slot labelled "Sponsored" and never changes the order.

Can I get quotes from several holiday rental managers on the Costa del Sol?

Yes. Describe your property once and choose up to five managers to ask for a quote. It's free for owners, and managers reply to you directly.