Basel
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Annual revenue (actual)
CHF29.7k
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
51%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
CHF166
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
37 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
CHF59
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Basel market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +CHF 17,533 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +CHF 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 5•••• | 🔒 CHF 4•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 8••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 4•••• |
| TV | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 6••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 4••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 3••• (+•%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 4•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 1••• (+•%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 4•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +CHF 8•• (+•%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 4•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 8 (•%) | 🔒 +CHF 6•• (+•%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 4•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
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 (5.5 nights)
1 bedroom (5.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.0 nights)
Studio (3.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (CHF 133)
2 bedrooms (CHF 101)
4+ bedrooms (CHF 78)
1 bedroom (CHF 69)
Studio (CHF 53)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (53%)
Independent hosts (47%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Basel market averaged 846 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 23% over two years.
An average Basel listing earns CHF21K/year. High-performing listings earn CHF58K, while low-performing listings earn CHF9K.
Average occupancy in Basel is 36%, producing RevPAR of CHF43 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Basel, at CHF32K.
Rules vary across Basel. Basel: Strict. Registration mandatory, tourist tax collection required, strict zoning laws limit STRs in residential areas. Active enforcement with inspections and penalties. Freiburg: Strict. Registration required, primary residence rule enforced, maximum 8 weeks/year rental. Active enforcement with neighbor complaints leading to fines. Mulhouse: Moderate. Registration required for furnished rentals, tourist tax mandatory. Enforcement exists but less rigorous than neighboring cities. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Basel Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 25%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in June and September; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Heating (97%), Internet (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Internet (+38%), Bbq (+20%), TV (+16%).
Average daily rate in Basel is CHF175, up 13% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in January.
Guests in Basel book an average of 35 days in advance, down 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 33 days for 1-bedroom listings to 51 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.
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