Extended Global Stays on the Rise as Americans Drive Mid-Term Rental Demand in Europe and Asia

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Rudi Davis

Date:

10 Nov 2025

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A new migration trend is taking shape in the mid-to-long-term rental market, with Americans increasingly opting for extended stays in Europe and Asia Pacific, according to data from Rentberry, a platform with nearly 4 million monthly users worldwide. This shift reflects changing attitudes toward work and living arrangements in the post-pandemic landscape.

“What we noticed, a lot of people are moving from the United States to Europe and to the Asia Pacific, Indonesia, Thailand and so on,” said Dan Henyk, Head of Business Development at Rentberry. “So we like people, you are registered like the United States phone number, we can see that they’re looking for apartments in those locations.”

Rentberry’s data indicates a growing number of users with U.S. phone numbers searching for properties in European and Southeast Asian countries, suggesting a trend toward longer stays rather than short-term vacations. These moves are focused on stays ranging from several months to up to three years, marking a departure from traditional vacation rentals.

This cross-border rental activity signals the evolution of remote work culture and the rise of what Rentberry describes as “work-vacation” arrangements. Unlike the temporary digital nomad experiments seen during 2020-2021, current patterns point to Americans making more lasting lifestyle choices that involve extended international stays.

Rentberry’s user demographics support this trend. The platform’s core users are “single tenants from the age between like 22 to 35, digital nomads, people who are traveling,” according to Henyk. There is also increased demand from students, though this is largely seasonal and tied to academic schedules.

The geographic distribution of Rentberry’s users provides further insight. Around 40% of the platform’s users are from the United States, while 30% come from European countries such as the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, and Italy. The rest are located in Latin America, Australia, and the Middle East.

Demand for European listings has grown, with Henyk noting that more Americans are seeking longer-term accommodations abroad. “What we notice is bigger demand of our listings in Europe as well,” he said. This trend aligns with economic and lifestyle factors that make Europe appealing for extended stays.

Several factors contribute to Europe’s appeal for American renters: favorable exchange rates in some regions, reliable remote work infrastructure, cultural attractions, and in many cases, a lower cost of living than major U.S. cities. The mid-term rental model lets Americans enjoy these benefits without the complexities of permanent relocation.

Rentberry’s business model is designed to meet these changing needs. The company emphasizes partnership development over direct property ownership, allowing for rapid expansion of inventory in high-demand international markets without large capital expenditures.

“We establish a lot of different partnerships all the time,” Henyk said. “Some of them could be service providers, some of them could be other MLS companies or individual landlords.” This approach enables Rentberry to quickly scale its offerings to match user demand.

A partnership with Navan Group (Quinta Undar Group) gives Rentberry access to rental properties in Latin America. Similar collaborations in Europe and Asia strengthen the platform’s ability to serve the increasing number of Americans seeking mid-term rentals abroad.

Rentberry’s focus on mid-to-long-term rentals sets it apart from traditional platforms. “The key difference between the companies like Airbnb or booking.com and Rentberry is that these companies are focusing on the short-term rentals, or like vacation rentals,” Henyk said. “We’re, on the other hand, are focusing on the mid and long-term rentals.”

This focus is becoming more relevant as Americans look for longer international stays. Short-term rental platforms are not designed for the documentation, lease agreements, and relationship management required for extended stays, creating an opportunity for platforms like Rentberry.

This trend also points to growing demand for new services related to international relocation, tax planning for long-term stays, and integration with remote work support—areas where Rentberry’s upcoming AI agent could offer valuable assistance to users navigating international rental arrangements.