Long-Let vs Short-Stay in Hurghada: A Sober Yield Comparison
Demand patterns
- The Red Sea coast draws visitors year-round, with strong demand in winter and late-autumn shoulder months; summer is hot but still busy for beach/charter traffic. Condé Nast Traveler+1
- Hurghada Airport handled ~0.84–0.90M passengers in July/Aug 2024 alone—use this as a proxy for peak periods when short-stay ADRs can climb. AACO+1
What usually wins
- Long-let: fewer turnovers, stable income; lower wear.
- Short-stay: higher gross in peak months; more ops work and capex (photos, linens, locks).
Reality check math (illustrative)
- If annual occupancy swings 35–80% and ADR flexes 1.4–2.0× around peaks, short-stay outperforms only if you run tight ops (rapid response, dynamic pricing, spotless reviews). (Use airport/seasonality as your demand proxy; exact STR data is property-specific.)
Costs you must price in (Red Sea specific)
- AC coil corrosion and frequent filter changes. lessen.com
- Electricity: rising retail prices; budget carefully. Reuters+1
Rule of thumb
- If you can’t service 24/7 or pay for pro cleaning every turn—choose long-let for net yield sanity.
