Darmstadt
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Overview
Annual Rev
€17.4k
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 4•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 €1••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
27 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€31
12 mo avg
↓33%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Darmstadt market data as of May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | 10 (2%) | +€6,323 (+27%) | €30,127 | €23,804 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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 (9.7 nights)
1 bedroom (6.5 nights)
Studio (6.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€110)
3 bedrooms (€67)
2 bedrooms (€60)
Studio (€40)
1 bedroom (€37)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (67%)
Independent hosts (33%)
As of May 2026, Darmstadt, Heidelberg, Mannheim have 514 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 9% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Darmstadt generates €16K per year. High-performing properties earn €30K/year, while low-performing properties earn €6K/year. The wide revenue variance, coupled with shrinking supply, suggests that top-tier assets are capturing a disproportionate share of a contracting market, while bottom-tier listings struggle to maintain relevance.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Darmstadt. Average annual revenue is €16K with 40% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €30K/year. The 40% occupancy rate alongside declining supply points to a market consolidation where demand is increasingly concentrated in a select subset of high-revenue properties.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Darmstadt is 40%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €115, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €27 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Darmstadt, with annual revenue of €41K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Darmstadt market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Darmstadt area. Darmstadt: Moderate. Registration required, primary residence rule applies. Standard enforcement through occasional checks. Heidelberg: Moderate. Registration mandatory, primary residence requirement, max 180 days/year for secondary homes. Moderate enforcement with periodic audits. Mannheim: Moderate. Registration required, primary residence rule enforced. Authorities conduct spot checks, some unlicensed hosts operate but face fines if caught. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Darmstadt Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 10%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The parallel contraction in supply and revenue reflects a market where participants are exiting in response to lower yield potential, effectively stabilizing the competitive landscape.
Launch around July, 2-3 months before peak fall season (October peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -41% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (May-January) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Darmstadt listings include: Kitchen (93%), Tv (83%), Heating (77%), Washing Machine (69%), Parking (53%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Internet, Pets Allowed, Washing Machine, with Internet properties earning approximately 23% more (€28K/year vs €23K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Darmstadt over the last 12 months: May: €717, June: €718, July: €785, August: €782, September: €867, October: €1K, November: €894, December: €835, January: €631, February: €600, March: €921, April: €992. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in Darmstadt is €115, up 35% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €92/night, 2-bedroom properties average €111/night, 3-bedroom properties average €160/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €300/night. Rates peak in November and are lowest in May.
Guests in Darmstadt book an average of 27 days in advance, down 22% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 27 days, 2-bedroom: 25 days, 3-bedroom: 29 days, 4+ bedroom: 25 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Darmstadt Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 9%, revenue per listing decreased 10%, occupancy fell 18%, average nightly rates increased 35%, and lead time decreased 22%. These shifts suggest that hosts are attempting to offset lower volume through higher pricing, though this strategy faces headwinds from weakening occupancy.
In Darmstadt, Wednesday sees the highest booking demand while Sunday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday.