Charleroi

As of June 2026, Charleroi, Brussels, Namur have 826 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 14% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Charleroi generates €17K per year. High-performing properties earn €32K/year, while low-performing properties earn €6K/year. Declining supply coupled with flat revenue suggests demand isn't recovering, keeping the market competitive despite fewer listings. The near-doubling gap between high and low performers indicates significant variance in property viability rather than broad market strength.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Charleroi. Average annual revenue is €17K with 40% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €32K/year. Declining supply coupled with flat revenue suggests tightening competition, though the nearly doubling gap between average and high performers indicates significant performance variance—indicating market segmentation rather than uniform saturation.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Charleroi is 40%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €125, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €29 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Charleroi, with annual revenue of €36K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Charleroi market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Charleroi area. Charleroi: Lenient. Registration required but minimal oversight. Light enforcement, many hosts operate informally without compliance. Brussels: Moderate. Registration mandatory, primary residence rule, max 90 days/year for non-primary homes. Moderate enforcement with occasional fines. Namur: Lenient. Basic registration needed, few restrictions. Light enforcement, compliance varies widely among hosts. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Charleroi Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 14% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 1%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The significant gap between average revenue ($16,836) and high-performing properties ($31,552) suggests market stratification, where competitive differentiation remains a primary driver of performance in this moderately occupied market.

Launch around January, 2-3 months before peak fall season (April peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -8% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (June-January) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Charleroi listings include: Kitchen (95%), Heating (90%), Tv (86%), Parking (57%), Washing Machine (45%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Bbq, Washing Machine, Pool, with Bbq properties earning approximately 39% more (€35K/year vs €25K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Charleroi over the last 12 months: May: €774, June: €738, July: €910, August: €1K, September: €811, October: €984, November: €853, December: €1K, January: €676, February: €688, March: €909, April: €1K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.

The overall average nightly rate in Charleroi is €125, up 26% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €94/night, 2-bedroom properties average €126/night, 3-bedroom properties average €177/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €315/night. Rates peak in April and are lowest in May.

Guests in Charleroi book an average of 27 days in advance, down 21% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 23 days, 2-bedroom: 30 days, 3-bedroom: 33 days, 4+ bedroom: 39 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Charleroi Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 14%, revenue per listing increased 1%, occupancy fell 0%, average nightly rates increased 26%, and lead time decreased 21%. The sharp rate increase coupled with flat occupancy and declining lead times suggests hosts are pricing aggressively into tightening supply, though the substantial gap between average ($16,836) and high-performing listings ($31,552) indicates significant performance stratification.

In Charleroi, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekends show 30% higher occupancy than weekdays.