Bielefeld
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Overview
Annual Rev
€17.5k
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€102
12 mo avg
↑22%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
27 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€33
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Bielefeld 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +€4,961 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
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 (5.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.5 nights)
1 bedroom (5.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€102)
3 bedrooms (€74)
2 bedrooms (€58)
1 bedroom (€41)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (72%)
Independent hosts (28%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Bielefeld market averaged 1,620 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 7% from a year earlier and up 150% over two years.
An average Bielefeld listing earns €16K/year. High-performing listings earn €30K, while low-performing listings earn €6K.
Average occupancy in Bielefeld is 37%, producing RevPAR of €31 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Bielefeld, at €27K.
Rules vary across Bielefeld. Bielefeld: Moderate. Registration required, occasional use permitted without commercial status. Enforcement exists but not aggressive, some unlicensed activity tolerated. Herford: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond general commercial rental laws. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely with standard tax compliance. Gütersloh: Lenient. Basic registration recommended, follows standard rental regulations. Light enforcement, limited monitoring of short-term rentals. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Bielefeld Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 13%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and September; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), Internet (96%), TV (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+13%), Washing Machine (+11%), Internet (+4%).
Average daily rate in Bielefeld is €109, up 22% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Bielefeld book an average of 26 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 26 days for 1-bedroom listings to 31 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekend occupancy is 13% higher than weekday occupancy.