Short-Term or Long-Term Rental in Tel Aviv: Which Should You Choose?

It is the first question every apartment owner in Tel Aviv asks. There is no single answer: it all depends on your apartment, your situation and your goals. Here is how to compare the two options, honestly.

Long-term rental

The advantages

• A stable, predictable income every month.
• Little day-to-day management once the tenant has moved in.
• Less wear and tear from guest turnover.

The drawbacks

• You can no longer use the apartment for your own stays in Israel.
• The rent is fixed for the length of the lease, even if the market rises.
• If the rent goes unpaid or a dispute arises, handling it from abroad is complicated.

Short-term rental (Airbnb)

The advantages

• Often a higher income potential for a well-located, well-presented apartment, thanks to rates adjusted to the season and to events.
• The freedom to block your own dates and enjoy the apartment when you come.
• An apartment that is cleaned and checked after every stay.

The drawbacks

• Intensive management: messages, check-ins, cleaning, linen, the unexpected.
• Income that varies from season to season.
• The apartment has to be furnished and fully equipped.

Which apartment suits which option?

Short-term rental is particularly well suited to apartments that are well located (close to the sea, Rothschild Boulevard, Neve Tzedek or the lively neighborhoods), bright, with a balcony, view or terrace, and whose owners want to keep using them a few weeks a year. To see which features matter most, read how much a Tel Aviv apartment can earn on Airbnb.

A long-term lease is a better fit if you are looking for a fixed income with no variation at all, or if your apartment is far from the areas that attract visitors. And if you are tempted to simply leave it empty between your visits, read what an empty apartment in Tel Aviv really costs.

The solution: delegate

The main drawback of short-term rental is the management. That is exactly what ConciergerieTLV does: we handle everything, from the listing to welcoming your guests, and you follow your income from your owner account. To compare the two options with real numbers, follow our method for calculating net yield.

Still unsure? 👉 Get your free estimate: we compare both options for your apartment.