No—not in the sense of renting or controlling a country. In April 2011, Liechtenstein was marketed as a private event destination for a reported US$70,000 per night. The offer covered coordinated lodging, venues and event services; it did not transfer sovereignty or displace residents. The Guardian reported that no one had rented it by the time of its article.
What did the $70,000-a-night offer mean?
Contemporary reports described a package promoted by Liechtenstein-based event firm Rent a Village by Xnet in partnership with Airbnb. The headline phrase “rent the entire country” was marketing shorthand for arranging an event across local accommodation, venues and services—not a lease of the state. TechCrunch’s April 14, 2011 report gave the price as US$70,000 per night and said a two-night minimum applied.
The reported nightly figure is a historical advertised price, not a current rate or a verified final bill. The available reports do not establish the total cost of any booking.
What was reportedly included?
The Guardian’s April 15, 2011 account described accommodation for 150 people and event touches such as customized street signs and temporary currency. It also mentioned optional personalized features, including a custom logo or medieval procession, at additional cost; the article did not state those extras’ prices.
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Was Liechtenstein actually listed on Airbnb?
Airbnb’s February 24, 2011 press material referred to a Liechtenstein village stay as its “spendiest” listing and used the phrase “an entire European village in Liechtenstein.” That is evidence of unusual accommodation being marketed on the platform at the time, not proof that customers could book sovereign territory or obtain exclusive control of the country. Airbnb’s press PDF provides that company-authored context.
Today, Airbnb’s Liechtenstein page shows ordinary homes and apartments. It does not establish that the 2011 event package is available now, and the historic price should not be treated as a bookable offer.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Was the country ever rented?
The Guardian said the offer had not been rented as of its April 15, 2011 report. The sources cited here do not establish a later booking, an exact date when the package ended, or participation by the Liechtenstein government.
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