Some Italian cities are trying to limit short-term rentals amid a housing crisis, creating a patchwork of rules for owners and guests. Here’s what to know if you’re planning to stay in one this summer.
Clare Speak - clare.speak@thelocal.com
Updated: Wed 1 Jul 2026 12:45 CET
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Key boxes are a rarer sight in Italy this summer, but how else have things changed for visitors staying in short-term lets? Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP
Some Italian cities are trying to limit short-term rentals amid a housing crisis, creating a patchwork of rules for owners and guests. Here’s what to know if you’re planning to stay in one this summer.
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