Cologne
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Annual revenue (actual)
€28.2k
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
51%
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€142
12 mo avg
↑22%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€57
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cologne 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.
Bedroom count:
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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
Annual Rev
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.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +€13,961 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€5••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€5••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
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
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
1 bedroom (5.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
Studio (4.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€111)
3 bedrooms (€75)
2 bedrooms (€62)
1 bedroom (€48)
Studio (€41)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (59%)
Professionally managed (41%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Cologne market averaged 2,538 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 7% from a year earlier and up 11% over two years.
An average Cologne listing earns €22K/year. High-performing listings earn €51K, while low-performing listings earn €11K.
Average occupancy in Cologne is 41%, producing RevPAR of €45 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Cologne, at €48K.
Rules vary across Cologne. Cologne: Strict. Registration mandatory, primary residence only, max 8 weeks/year for entire units. Active enforcement with fines up to €50,000. Permits rarely granted. Bonn: Strict. Registration required, primary residence rule, max 8 weeks annually for full rentals. Active enforcement, significant fines for violations. Düsseldorf: Strict. Registration mandatory, primary residence only, 6-8 week annual cap on entire units. Active enforcement with substantial penalties. Commercial STR effectively prohibited. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cologne Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 27%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and September; it is lowest in January and March.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Internet (97%), Heating (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Internet (+24%), Washing Machine (+23%), TV (+13%).
Average daily rate in Cologne is €150, up 24% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Cologne book an average of 32 days in advance, down 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 31 days for 1-bedroom listings to 37 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 21% higher than weekday occupancy.
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