Locarno
Unlock the data for all Markets
Overview
Annual Rev
CHF27.6k
12 mo avg
↑1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
CHF176
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
CHF47
12 mo avg
↓17%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Locarno 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:
0
1
2
3
4+
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +CHF 16,336 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 9••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 9••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 8••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +CHF 6••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 8• (•%) | 🔒 +CHF 6••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
| TV | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 5••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 5••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +CHF 3••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 2••• (+•%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 3•••• |
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
1 bedroom (5.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CHF 284)
3 bedrooms (CHF 181)
2 bedrooms (CHF 137)
1 bedroom (CHF 97)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (73%)
Independent hosts (27%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Locarno market averaged 1,341 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 2% from a year earlier and up 10% over two years.
An average Locarno listing earns CHF24K/year. High-performing listings earn CHF44K, while low-performing listings earn CHF13K.
Average occupancy in Locarno is 34%, producing RevPAR of CHF43 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Locarno, at CHF45K.
Rules vary across Locarno. Locarno: Moderate. Tourist accommodation authorization required from cantonal authorities, registration mandatory. Standard Swiss regulations apply. Moderate enforcement through cantonal oversight. Ascona: Moderate. Municipal tourist tax registration required, cantonal accommodation permits needed. Similar enforcement to Locarno with periodic compliance checks. Bellinzona: Moderate. Cantonal authorization and tourist tax registration mandatory. Enforcement exists but focused on tax compliance rather than restrictive measures. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Locarno Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 16%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (93%), Heating (92%), Parking (90%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+31%), Bbq (+25%), Parking (+19%).
Average daily rate in Locarno is CHF184, up 22% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.
Guests in Locarno book an average of 33 days in advance, down 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 days for 1-bedroom listings to 41 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 17% higher than weekday occupancy.