What are the Airbnb rules in Copenhagen?
Day limits, association rules and reporting
Short answer
In Copenhagen you may let your whole home for holiday purposes for up to 30 days per calendar year, or up to 70 days if the rental goes through an intermediary such as Airbnb. Owners associations, housing associations and leases can set stricter rules, so check your bylaws first. A home used for year-round living is also covered by a residence obligation, and an empty home must be reported to the municipality within 6 weeks of the last move-out. Københavns Kommune forwards cases about holiday rentals to Plan- og Landdistriktsstyrelsen, which handles those rules.
Why
- 70 days through a platform, 30 days without.
- Your association or lease can set stricter rules.
- Year-round homes are covered by a residence obligation.
Details
A suspected rental of more than 70 days a year can be reported to [email protected] with the full address and links to the listings.
Tip
Read your association bylaws before you list your flat, because they can be stricter than the law.
What may differ
The 30 and 70 day limits have applied since 1 May 2019, and the rules can change, so check them before you let your home.
Common misconception
Some think Københavns Kommune decides all Airbnb cases in the city.
What actually happens
Holiday rental rules are handled by Plan- og Landdistriktsstyrelsen; the municipality checks year-round use of homes.
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Sources
This answer is for reference only. Prices, rules and booking terms change, so check with the place you book and the official sources.
CopenhagenRelated questions
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Where can a school class or group stay overnight in Copenhagen?
Hostels with group and school camp offers are a common option for classes visiting Copenhagen.
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Do you need a permit or registration to rent out your home to tourists in Denmark?
A private person who lets a home to holiday guests on a non-commercial basis needs no permit, as long as the yearly day limits are kept.
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How much can you earn tax-free renting out your home in Denmark in 2026?
For short-term rental of a home or room you live in (under 4 months), the tax-free allowance in 2026 is 35,100 kr.
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How many days a year can you rent out your home in Denmark?
You may let your whole full-time home to holiday guests for up to 30 days per calendar year.