Cologne
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Overview
Annual Rev
€28k
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€139
12 mo avg
↑21%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
32 days
12 mo avg
↓10 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€54
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cologne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym | — | +€12,234 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +€7••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€4••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€4••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +€4••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+•%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+•%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €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
1 bedroom (5.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€115)
3 bedrooms (€74)
2 bedrooms (€62)
1 bedroom (€48)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (71%)
Independent hosts (29%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Cologne market averaged 2,500 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 11% from a year earlier and up 9% 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 40%, producing RevPAR of €44 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Cologne, at €49K.
Rules vary across Cologne. Cologne: Strict. Registration required, primary residence only, max 8 weeks/year rental unless permit granted. Active enforcement with fines up to €100,000. Bonn: Strict. Registration mandatory, primary residence rule, max 8 weeks/year without special permit. Active enforcement, illegal listings removed. Düsseldorf: Strict. Registration required, primary residence only, max 8 weeks/year rental cap. Active monitoring and enforcement with significant penalties. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cologne Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 11% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 19%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and June; 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 (+29%), Washing Machine (+24%), TV (+17%).
Average daily rate in Cologne is €149, up 24% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Cologne book an average of 31 days in advance, down 15% 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.