Zurich
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Overview
Annual Rev
CHF35.2k
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
CHF178
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
29 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
CHF69
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Zurich 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning | — | +CHF 21,708 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +CHF 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 6•••• | 🔒 CHF 4•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 9••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 5•••• | 🔒 CHF 4•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +CHF 9••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 5•••• | 🔒 CHF 4•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 9••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 5•••• | 🔒 CHF 4•••• |
| TV | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 8••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 5•••• | 🔒 CHF 4•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 5••• (+••%) | 🔒 CHF 5•••• | 🔒 CHF 4•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +CHF 2••• (+•%) | 🔒 CHF 4•••• | 🔒 CHF 4•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +CHF 1••• (+•%) | 🔒 CHF 5•••• | 🔒 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
1 bedroom (5.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CHF 281)
3 bedrooms (CHF 173)
2 bedrooms (CHF 135)
1 bedroom (CHF 115)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (72%)
Independent hosts (28%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Zurich market averaged 1,617 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 15% from a year earlier and up 7% over two years.
An average Zurich listing earns CHF35K/year. High-performing listings earn CHF75K, while low-performing listings earn CHF13K.
Average occupancy in Zurich is 44%, producing RevPAR of CHF68 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Zurich, at CHF77K.
Rules vary across Zurich. Zurich: Strict. Permit required, primary residence rule enforced, max 90 days/year for non-primary homes. Active enforcement with fines and platform monitoring. Lucerne: Moderate. Registration required, some cantonal restrictions apply. Enforcement present but less aggressive than Zurich. Winterthur: Moderate. Permit needed, follows cantonal rules, primary residence preferred. Moderate enforcement, fewer resources than Zurich but compliance checked. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Zurich Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 15% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 29%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and June; it is lowest in February and January.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Internet (92%), Heating (91%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Air Conditioning (+48%), Heating (+41%), Internet (+35%).
Average daily rate in Zurich is CHF213, up 26% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in February.
Guests in Zurich book an average of 29 days in advance, down 15% from last year. Booking windows range from 27 days for 1-bedroom listings to 38 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 9% higher than weekday occupancy.