Kiel
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Overview
Annual Rev
€21.4k
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€105
12 mo avg
↑32%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€39
12 mo avg
↑1%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kiel 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +€5,088 | — | — |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| TV | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +€8•• (+•%) | 🔒 €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
3 bedrooms (6.8 nights)
1 bedroom (6.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
2 bedrooms (€81)
3 bedrooms (€61)
1 bedroom (€41)
4+ bedrooms (€0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (55%)
Independent hosts (45%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Kiel market averaged 374 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 0% from a year earlier and up 82% over two years.
An average Kiel listing earns €18K/year. High-performing listings earn €36K, while low-performing listings earn €8K.
Average occupancy in Kiel is 41%, producing RevPAR of €34 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Kiel, at €38K.
Rules vary across Kiel. I don't have reliable current information about short-term rental regulations and enforcement reality for Kiel. To provide an accurate classification of whether it's Strict, Moderate, or Lenient, I would need to verify: - Current permit/registration requirements - Any owner-occupancy rules - Rental caps or limits - Actual enforcement practices I recommend checking Kiel's official city website or contacting their planning department directly for accurate, up-to-date regulations. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kiel Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 32%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Internet (95%), TV (93%), Kitchen (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are TV (+11%), Washing Machine (+5%), Pets Allowed (+4%).
Average daily rate in Kiel is €115, up 39% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in February.
Guests in Kiel book an average of 32 days in advance, down 13% from last year. Booking windows range from 28 days for 3-bedroom listings to 35 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekend occupancy is 14% higher than weekday occupancy.