Heidelberg
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Overview
Annual Rev
€20k
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€110
12 mo avg
↑26%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
30 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€36
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Heidelberg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +€16,450 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +€9••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +€7••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| TV | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +€5••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+••%) | 🔒 €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
1 bedroom (5.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€131)
3 bedrooms (€95)
2 bedrooms (€67)
1 bedroom (€49)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (72%)
Independent hosts (28%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Heidelberg market averaged 1,367 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 8% from a year earlier and up 5% over two years.
An average Heidelberg listing earns €19K/year. High-performing listings earn €41K, while low-performing listings earn €8K.
Average occupancy in Heidelberg is 39%, producing RevPAR of €36 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Heidelberg, at €56K.
Rules vary across Heidelberg. Heidelberg: Moderate. Registration required, permit needed for whole-unit rentals. Zweckentfremdung laws restrict housing conversion. Enforcement increasing with complaints. Mannheim: Moderate. Registration mandatory, permits required for short-term rentals. Housing protection laws apply. Moderate enforcement, complaint-driven. Speyer: Lenient. Basic registration recommended, fewer restrictions than larger cities. Light enforcement, limited monitoring of platforms. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Heidelberg Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 12%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in May and October; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), Internet (96%), Heating (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+36%), Air Conditioning (+20%), TV (+15%).
Average daily rate in Heidelberg is €132, up 26% year-over-year. Rates peak in May and are lowest in January.
Guests in Heidelberg book an average of 30 days in advance, down 13% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 32 days for 2-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekend occupancy is 17% higher than weekday occupancy.