Cottbus
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Overview
Annual Rev
€22.3k
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€128
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€42
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cottbus 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 | — | +€11,845 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +€8••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +€7••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +€4••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| TV | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +€3•• (+•%) | 🔒 €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
4+ bedrooms (6.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
1 bedroom (5.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€281)
3 bedrooms (€71)
2 bedrooms (€58)
1 bedroom (€35)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (71%)
Independent hosts (29%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Cottbus market averaged 900 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 7% from a year earlier and up 112% over two years.
An average Cottbus listing earns €17K/year. High-performing listings earn €39K, while low-performing listings earn €9K.
Average occupancy in Cottbus is 34%, producing RevPAR of €35 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Cottbus, at €37K.
Rules vary across Cottbus. Cottbus: Lenient. Registration required but minimal restrictions. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely. Dresden: Moderate. Registration mandatory, permit needed for frequent rentals. Moderate enforcement in tourist areas. Leipzig: Moderate. Registration required, commercial use permits needed for entire units. Growing enforcement in popular districts. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cottbus Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 5%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are TV (91%), Heating (89%), Kitchen (89%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Sauna (+35%), Lake Access (+31%), Air Conditioning (+29%).
Average daily rate in Cottbus is €139, up 16% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Cottbus book an average of 36 days in advance, down 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 34 days for 1-bedroom listings to 47 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 19% higher than weekday occupancy.