One in six homes for rent in Setúbal district is let in under a day. In Lisbon and Porto, 4–6%
In July–September 2026, about 7% of flats and houses advertised for rent on Idealista found tenants in less than 24 hours, according to the portal's own figures (Notícias ao Minuto). Homes are let fastest in the districts of Setúbal and Viana do Castelo, where 17% of listings go that quickly. Next come Castelo Branco at 13%, Leiria at 12%, Évora and Vila Real at 11% each, and Coimbra and Santarém at 10% each.
Among cities, Viana do Castelo leads with 23%, followed by Leiria with 18%, Vila Real with 17% and Évora with 13% (Jornal Económico).
In Lisbon and Porto, flats take longer to find tenants: in the Lisbon and Porto districts, 6% and 5% of listings respectively are let in under a day, and in the two cities themselves just 4% each. In the districts of Beja and Guarda, on Madeira and on the island of São Miguel, not a single flat was let that quickly during the three months.
If you are looking for a home in Setúbal, Viana do Castelo or Leiria, you may not get even a day to think it over after a viewing. Our guide How to rent a home in Portugal covers which documents landlords usually ask for and what to check in the contract.
