Basel
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Overview
Annual Rev
CHF29.8k
12 mo avg
↑1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
CHF164
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓9 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
CHF55
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Basel market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +CHF 8,306 | — | — |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 6••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 4•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 5••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 4••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 4•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 3••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
| TV | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 3••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +CHF 2••• (+•%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 4•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +CHF 1•• (+•%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 4•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (6.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
1 bedroom (5.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (2.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (CHF 122)
2 bedrooms (CHF 92)
4+ bedrooms (CHF 78)
1 bedroom (CHF 67)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (59%)
Independent hosts (41%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Basel market averaged 835 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 21% over two years.
An average Basel listing earns CHF21K/year. High-performing listings earn CHF60K, while low-performing listings earn CHF9K.
Average occupancy in Basel is 35%, producing RevPAR of CHF41 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Basel, at CHF32K.
Rules vary across Basel. Basel: Strict. Registration required, strict zoning limits, owner-occupancy often mandatory. Active enforcement with fines and platform monitoring. Freiburg: Strict. Registration mandatory, primary residence requirement, 8-week annual limit for entire units. Active enforcement with penalties. Mulhouse: Moderate. Registration required for commercial activity, standard French rules apply. Moderate enforcement, some hosts operate informally. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Basel Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 21%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in June and May; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Heating (96%), Internet (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Heating (+35%), TV (+33%), Internet (+13%).
Average daily rate in Basel is CHF174, up 15% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in January.
Guests in Basel book an average of 34 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 days for 1-bedroom listings to 50 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekend occupancy is 12% higher than weekday occupancy.