Dortmund

As of May 2026, Dortmund, Essen, Bochum, Düsseldorf have 960 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 3% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Dortmund generates €14K per year. High-performing properties earn €30K/year, while low-performing properties earn €5K/year. This significant revenue variance suggests that market returns are highly sensitive to specific asset positioning rather than uniform across the broader inventory.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Dortmund. Average annual revenue is €14K with 37% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €30K/year. The delta between average and top performers indicates that revenue capture is heavily skewed, likely reflecting a concentrated demand for specific property types.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Dortmund is 37%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €107, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €27 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Dortmund, with annual revenue of €27K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Dortmund market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Dortmund area. Dortmund: Moderate. Registration required, permit for entire units, primary residence rule. Enforcement exists but inconsistent. Essen: Moderate. Registration mandatory, conversion permit needed for entire apartments. Sporadic enforcement, some unlicensed operation. Bochum: Moderate. Registration required, primary residence rule for whole units. Limited enforcement capacity, compliance varies. Düsseldorf: Strict. Permit mandatory, primary residence requirement, conversion restrictions. Active enforcement with fines and monitoring. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Dortmund Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 4%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The synchronized contraction in supply and revenue suggests a market currently finding a new equilibrium amidst stagnant growth.

Launch around July, 2-3 months before peak fall season (October peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -10% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (May-June) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Dortmund listings include: Kitchen (98%), Tv (88%), Heating (86%), Washing Machine (62%), Parking (60%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Tv, Bbq, Washing Machine, with Tv properties earning approximately 19% more (€22K/year vs €19K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Dortmund over the last 12 months: May: €665, June: €619, July: €679, August: €745, September: €980, October: €1K, November: €980, December: €970, January: €660, February: €712, March: €790, April: €976. 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 Dortmund is €107, up 24% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €88/night, 2-bedroom properties average €120/night, 3-bedroom properties average €158/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €241/night. Rates peak in November and are lowest in May.

Guests in Dortmund book an average of 26 days in advance, down 30% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 26 days, 2-bedroom: 25 days, 3-bedroom: 29 days, 4+ bedroom: 27 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Dortmund Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 3%, revenue per listing decreased 4%, occupancy fell 7%, average nightly rates increased 24%, and lead time decreased 30%. These shifts reflect a move toward shorter-term, higher-priced bookings despite an overall contraction in utilization.

In Dortmund, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Sunday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekends show 17% higher occupancy than weekdays.