The demand for renting real estate abroad from Russian citizens is increasing from year to year. Renting may not always be cheaper than staying at a hotel, but this accommodation option may be more comfortable. In addition, it will be possible to feel like a resident of the country, not a guest. In some cases, pets are allowed, which in most cases is unacceptable in hotels.
For rent, our compatriots choose a variety of options - small modern apartments, cozy houses in picturesque Alpine villages or spacious chalets for a large family or a group of friends. They are rented, as a rule, for a short period (from a week to three months), less often for the whole season.
The cost of renting accommodation in ski resorts in Europe largely depends on the location – the object may be located next to the highway or far from it. For those who need to get out of the house and immediately get on the highway, the rental price will increase significantly.
You can rent a chalet or a house at a bargain price if you book the property in advance – preferably a year in advance. "Hot" offers disperse very quickly, and in many cases they are booked immediately after the New Year holidays for the next year. For example, there are practically no offers left in September.
The price of rental housing depends on the selected month and week. About 80% of requests for rental housing abroad fall precisely during the New Year and Christmas holidays. At the height of the season - the most expensive prices, tariffs are increased two or three times. The peak season for Europeans is the period from the end of December to the beginning of January, and for Russians the season begins during the New Year holidays, which fall on the first week of January. At the beginning and end of the season, the most favorable rental prices.
In order to rent a house for a short time in winter foreign resorts, you will need a passport, on the basis of which a lease agreement is drawn up. For a long-term lease, in some cases, a document confirming the solvency of the tenant is required (for example, a bank statement).
You can book apartments or chalets by making an advance payment, which is about 20-30% of the cost of the full rent, sometimes it can rise up to 50%. A lease agreement for real estate abroad can be one of the grounds for obtaining a visa.
When renting a property abroad, a deposit is always made, which is refunded after the tenant leaves. The deposit amount for short-term rentals will be fixed, and depends on the selected region and facility. The deposit for middle–class apartments can start from 200-300 euros, and for a luxury house or chalet - 2000-4000 euros. Sometimes you also need to pay for a set of bed linen or final cleaning.
Austria
The most popular ski resorts Austria is located in the west of the country in Tyrol, the capital of this province is Innsbruck. It is also home to the highest mountains in the country and such famous resorts as Lech and Sant Anton. The resort of Mayrhofen is located east of Tyrol in the Zillertal Valley. You can go skiing in the Austrian Alps not only in winter, but also in summer. There are year-round ski resorts in Soelden, Zell am See and Bad Gastein. Prices for rental housing and ski facilities in Austria are low relative to France or Switzerland.
The cost of two–bedroom apartments here is about 800-900 euros per week, and in peak season - from 1500-2000 euros per week. Near the ski lift, the rental price in peak season starts from 2500-3000 euros per week. A three–bedroom chalet can be rented for a week from 3,000 euros, and in peak season from 4,000-5,000 euros. In the resort of Sant Anton, renting a chalet near the ski lift for ten people will cost about 5000-6000 euros per week, but depending on the quality of the object, it may be more.
Switzerland
Ski resorts Switzerland has always been distinguished by its high cost - even in the most inexpensive resorts, rental prices are relatively high. There are about fifty winter resorts in Switzerland, the most famous and prestigious are St. Moritz, Davos, Crans-Montana and Gschaad, as well as one of the few year-round winter resorts in Europe - Zermatt, Verbier and Saas Fee. The rental market here is dominated by chalets and detached houses, which can be rented from 4000-5000 euros per week, and in peak season prices start from 7,000-8,000 euros per week and can reach several tens of thousands of euros. As for the apartment rental market, a two–bedroom apartment, for example, in Valais will cost from 2,000 euros per week, and during the New Year holidays - from 3,000 euros per week. France In France has more than eighty ski resorts, which are located in four departments: Haute-Savoie, Savoy, Yser and the Alps of Haute-Provence. Chamonix, Courchevel, Mezhev and Meribel are especially popular among Russians among all Alpine resorts in the country. The cost of housing in these resorts is one of the highest, as are rental prices. You can rent a three-bedroom apartment, for example, in Courchevel at the height of the season for about 3,000-4,000 euros per week, and renting a cozy chalet, depending on the distance from the lifts, will cost from 4,000 to 10,000-15,000 euros per week. The cost of renting apartments in the resort of Meribel starts from 3000 euros, three-bedroom chalets will cost about 4000-6000 euros. More affordable rental prices can be found in Val Thorens or Brides-les-Bains. Italy In Italy ski resorts are connected by a chain of lifts, so it's not difficult to get from one ski center to another. The level of rental prices relative to France or Switzerland is low here. The ski infrastructure of the resorts of the Italian Alps is not inferior to the famous Austrian, French or Swiss ones, and the real estate rental market is more accessible here. For Russians, the most interesting resorts for renting and buying real estate are Val di Fiemme, Val Gardena, Val di Fassa in the Dolomites, and Sestriere and Cervinia (Val d'Aosta) in Piedmont. The Alps unite the border countries, and skiers can purchase a ski pass for skiing on the territory of three countries at once. As in all ski resorts, the price of an object here will depend on its proximity to the lifts. The rental price for one-bedroom apartments near the ski lift starts from 800-900 euros per week, and a separate house can be rented from 3500-4000 euros per week. Bulgaria, Andorra, Slovakia, Slovenia The three most popular Bulgarian winter resorts among Russians are Borovets, Bansko and Pamporovo. Here, the most affordable rental prices are compared to Alpine resorts. In Borovets, the cost of a house with four bedrooms and two bathrooms costs about 500 euros per week, and a spacious three-bedroom chalet in Bansko will cost 700-900 euros per week during peak season. The ski centers of the small principality of Andorra, located in the Pyrenees, are not inferior to winter Alpine resorts. The most popular resorts for winter holidays here are Andorra la Vella, Encamp, Soldeu, etc. The cost of renting a one-bedroom apartment during the holidays starts from 1000 euros per week. A three–bedroom apartment next to the slope will cost about 1500-2000 euros per week, and a chalet - from 2500-3000 euros. The winter resorts of Slovenia and Slovakia are also perfect for a budget family holiday. The snowy slopes of the Low Tatras in Slovakia, located in the central part of the country, create excellent conditions for ski holidays, and the Jasna resort is considered one of the best in the country. On the slopes of the High Tatras there are no less famous ski centers in Slovakia – Strbske Pleso, Smokovets, etc. In Slovakia, the most developed infrastructure is in such ski centers as Kranjska Gora, Krvavec, Mariborsko Pohorje. A four-bedroom chalet here will cost from 700 euros per week. Germany and Finland In There are few ski resorts in Germany, but they are famous for their developed infrastructure. The largest and most fashionable resort of the Bavarian Alps in Germany is Garmisch-Partenkirchen, located about 90 km from Munich. Apartment rentals here cost about 90-150 euros per day, and a cottage can be rented for about 1500-2000 euros per week. In Finland skiing is not the most important place - the calm Arctic landscape and low snow slopes are more suitable for beginners. Cross-country skiing is more popular here. The largest ski resort in the country is located in Lapland – Yullas. Other famousFinnish resorts: Himos, Tahko, Vuokatti, Koli, Levi, Ruka. Renting a two–bedroom house for a week here starts from 700-900 euros, with three - from 1000-1500 euros. HomesOverseas.ru thanks Yuri Kamaev from the company HOUSEHOLD and Yulia Titova from the company RENTSALE for participating in the preparation of the article. HomesOverseas.ru