Nowadays there are several options for you to get housing for years, days, or months. If you travel a lot for work, or you are traveling across Europe, renting a room for a few months can be the perfect option for you. The supply of rooms for rent is big and it is not hard to find one that adapts to your particular needs.
There are several options online to rent a room for the time you need it. Most websites give you the possibility to book and pay securely online. One of the most popular options is to rent a shared apartment. In Spain, it is very common because you get more affordable prices than in other European countries, as there is a high supply and demand for rental apartments.
Advantages, disadvantages of renting a room for a few months
There are two types of short-term rentals: temporary rentals, and seasonal/touristic rentals. In temporary rental, the need is not residential, but housing, and for less than 11 months, this option is popular among students and people moving for work purposes.
Touristic rentals are less than 30 days and are exclusively for tourist/holiday purposes, and do not stem from the housing need we have discussed. On the other hand, a tourist rental is a daily rental, not a monthly rental.
If you are a landlord, vacation rentals can bring you greater economic benefits. However, at least in Spain, they are increasingly monitored by the tax authorities and their regulations depend on each Autonomous Community.
In case you are a tenant, seasonal rentals can penalize you if you leave the apartment early -you will lose the deposit- and you will not be able to apply tax deductions. So you need to be sure how long you will need the room, it is recommended that you analyze your case individually or with the help of an advisor.
How to rent a temporary or touristic rental
Thanks to the internet we have a great number of services just a click away. with a simple search in any search engine, you will get many web pages in which you can either make available to potential customers your room or apartment or get the one that suits your needs.
Most sites offer the possibility of booking your room in advance, before arriving in your new country. So you will have a place to live immediately, without the troubles of staying in a hotel room and meeting with agencies. Also, your money and investment will be secured, it is less likely to be scammed. If the room does not meet your expectations or what was offered, you have 48 hours to return it.
So you do not have excuses, to rent a room for a short amount of time is possible and highly recommended if you need a place to stay for more than a month, it is cheaper and more convenient than paying for a hotel room, especially if you rent it in advance.
