What can Corfu expect from tourism this summer?

For Corfu, the summer of 2026 is expected to see high occupancy levels, but with more cautious accommodation behaviour, influenced by travel costs and broader geopolitical uncertainty. The average length of stay—which between 2018 and 2023 often ranged between 7 and 8 nights for key source markets such as the United Kingdom and Germany—is estimated to stabilise in 2026 at around 5.5 to 6.5 nights. There is a clear trend toward shorter peak-season trips (July–August) and slightly longer stays during the shoulder months of June and September.

In terms of pricing, the average daily rate (ADR) for hotels and organised accommodation in summer 2026 is expected to range roughly between €120 and €150 on an annual basis, with significant monthly variation. In July and August, in popular areas and properties with good sea access or all-inclusive offerings, prices are expected to frequently reach €170–200 per night, while smaller or more remote accommodations are likely to be priced lower, around €100–120. In June and September, the average nightly rate is forecast to ease to €95–120, reflecting both pricing flexibility and efforts to maintain high occupancy levels.

Combining length of stay and pricing, the average total accommodation expenditure per trip is expected to remain stable or even slightly increase compared to 2025, despite the projected shorter average stays. A typical six-night stay at an average rate of €135 results in accommodation costs of approximately €800–820, a level considered acceptable by Corfu’s main source markets, even in an environment of heightened uncertainty. In simple terms, tourism in Corfu in 2026 is not expected to decline, but to be purchased more carefully: fewer nights, a higher price per night, and greater emphasis on flexibility and perceived value.

GIORGOS KATSAITIS