Basel
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Overview
Annual Rev
CHF31.3k
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 5•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 CHF1••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↓9 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
CHF53
12 mo avg
↓23%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Basel market data as of May 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 | 9 (2%) | +CHF 11,921 (+31%) | CHF 50,969 | CHF 39,047 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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
2 bedrooms (6.5 nights)
Studio (6.2 nights)
1 bedroom (5.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (2.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (CHF 118)
2 bedrooms (CHF 89)
4+ bedrooms (CHF 78)
1 bedroom (CHF 67)
Studio (CHF 52)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (57%)
Independent hosts (43%)
As of May 2026, Basel, Freiburg, Mulhouse have 796 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 11% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Basel generates CHF19K per year. High-performing properties earn CHF58K/year, while low-performing properties earn CHF8K/year. This wide disparity highlights a market where superior yield is captured by a minority of listings, suggesting that top-tier assets are successfully navigating the current 11% contraction in total supply.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Basel. Average annual revenue is CHF19K with 35% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to CHF58K/year. The revenue gap indicates that while the broader market faces a 4% decline in earnings, top performers maintain significant operational resilience despite the overall cooling environment.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Basel is 35%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of CHF167, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of CHF35 per day.
2-bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Basel, with annual revenue of CHF24K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Basel market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Basel area. Basel: Strict. Registration mandatory, strict zoning limits, primary residence requirement enforced. Active municipal monitoring and fines for violations. Freiburg: Strict. Registration required, primary residence rule, max 8 weeks/year for secondary homes. Active enforcement with neighbor complaints leading to fines. Mulhouse: Lenient. Registration required for tax purposes but minimal restrictions. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely with basic compliance. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Basel Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 11% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 4%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics, suggesting the market is self-correcting as reduced competition partially offsets the softer revenue trends.
Launch around September, 2-3 months before peak fall season (December peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -89% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (March-January) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Basel listings include: Kitchen (97%), Heating (82%), Tv (67%), Washing Machine (64%), Parking (46%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pets Allowed, Washing Machine, Tv, with Pets Allowed properties earning approximately 31% more (CHF46K/year vs CHF35K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Basel over the last 12 months: May: CHF1K, June: CHF1K, July: CHF1K, August: CHF1K, September: CHF1K, October: CHF1K, November: CHF1K, December: CHF1K, January: CHF842, February: CHF806, March: CHF982, April: CHF982. 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 Basel is CHF167, up 21% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average CHF141/night, 2-bedroom properties average CHF221/night, 3-bedroom properties average CHF206/night, 4+ bedroom properties average CHF389/night. Rates peak in May and are lowest in January.
Guests in Basel book an average of 34 days in advance, down 17% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 32 days, 2-bedroom: 36 days, 3-bedroom: 48 days, 4+ bedroom: 45 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Basel Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 11%, revenue per listing decreased 4%, occupancy fell 7%, average nightly rates increased 21%, and lead time decreased 17%. These metrics suggest a shift toward shorter-term booking cycles and higher price sensitivity among remaining travelers.
In Basel, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekends show 11% higher occupancy than weekdays.