Shanghai
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Annual revenue (actual)
¥378
12 mo avg
Occupancy rate
0%
12 mo avg
Avg daily rate
¥493
12 mo avg
Lead time
29 days
12 mo avg
Revpar
¥2
12 mo avg
Methodology note: Figures reflect Shanghai 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
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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.
No amenity impact data available.
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
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Listings by availability
Over the 12 months ending October 2023, the Shanghai market averaged 5,535 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 63% from a year earlier.
An average Shanghai listing earns ¥338.036/year. High-performing listings earn ¥3K, while low-performing listings earn ¥16.128.
Average occupancy in Shanghai is 0%, producing RevPAR of ¥2 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Shanghai, at ¥1K.
Rules vary across Shanghai. Shanghai: Strict. Foreign property owners banned from STR. Domestic owners need business license, tax registration, police registration. Platform cooperation with authorities ensures active enforcement. Most operate through gray market. Suzhou: Moderate. Business registration and tax compliance required. Police filing mandatory. Enforcement inconsistent - stricter in tourist areas, lighter in suburbs. Hangzhou: Moderate. Business license, fire safety inspection, neighborhood committee approval needed. Platform monitoring active but enforcement varies by district. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Shanghai Airbnb and VRBO market shows signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 63% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 97%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
Average daily rate in Shanghai is ¥135, down 88% year-over-year. Rates peak in November and are lowest in December.
Guests in Shanghai book an average of 29 days in advance, down 79% from last year. Booking windows range from 28 days for 4+ bedroom listings to 31 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Sunday and lowest on Friday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 14% lower than weekday occupancy.
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