Kaiserslautern, DE
Part of the Idar-Oberstein market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
€15.9k
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€107
12 mo avg
↑21%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€30
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Idar-oberstein 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:
0
1
2
3
4+
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 | — | +€21,647 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +€8••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +€5••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €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 (5.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
Studio (4.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€97)
3 bedrooms (€58)
2 bedrooms (€52)
1 bedroom (€34)
Studio (€16)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (62%)
Independent hosts (38%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Idar-Oberstein market averaged 773 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 44% over two years.
An average Idar-Oberstein listing earns €14K/year. High-performing listings earn €36K, while low-performing listings earn €6K.
Average occupancy in Idar-Oberstein is 33%, producing RevPAR of €28 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Idar-Oberstein, at €38K.
Rules vary across Idar-Oberstein. Idar-Oberstein: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, general commercial registration may apply. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Trier: Moderate. Registration required, owner notification to city. Some density concerns in Altstadt. Moderate enforcement. Saarbrücken: Moderate. Commercial registration needed, zoning compliance required. Occasional enforcement, many operate informally. Kaiserslautern: Lenient. Basic business registration, minimal STR-specific rules. Light enforcement, permissive environment. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Idar-Oberstein Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 10%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in May and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (96%), Internet (93%), TV (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Sauna (+69%), Ev Charger (+30%), Pets Allowed (+25%).
Average daily rate in Idar-Oberstein is €120, up 27% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in September.
Guests in Idar-Oberstein book an average of 33 days in advance, down 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 30 days for 1-bedroom listings to 42 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 23% higher than weekday occupancy.