Leipzig
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Overview
Annual Rev
€18.6k
12 mo avg
↓3%
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
34 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€39
12 mo avg
↓14%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Leipzig 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | 34 (3%) | +€9,719 (+44%) | €31,780 | €22,062 |
| 🔒 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•••• |
| 🔒 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 (26.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (7.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.0 nights)
Studio (4.6 nights)
1 bedroom (4.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€87)
3 bedrooms (€76)
2 bedrooms (€55)
1 bedroom (€42)
Studio (€39)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (76%)
Independent hosts (24%)
As of May 2026, Leipzig, Halle have 1,702 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 10% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Leipzig generates €16K per year. High-performing properties earn €33K/year, while low-performing properties earn €6K/year. This wide earnings variance suggests that market success is heavily skewed toward top-tier listings, even as overall supply and revenue contract simultaneously.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Leipzig. Average annual revenue is €16K with 35% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €33K/year. The delta between average and high-performing units indicates that top performers are effectively capturing a disproportionate share of limited demand.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Leipzig is 35%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €115, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €30 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Leipzig, with annual revenue of €28K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Leipzig market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Leipzig area. Leipzig: Moderate. Registration required, permits needed in some districts, owner-occupancy preferred but not mandatory. Enforcement increasing with fines for violations. Halle: Lenient. Minimal specific STR regulations, general commercial registration may apply. Light enforcement, hosts operate relatively freely. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Leipzig Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 12%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The synchronized contraction in supply and revenue suggests a market correction where both hosts and travelers are adjusting to lower activity levels.
Launch around January, 2-3 months before peak fall season (April peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 16% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (July-February) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Leipzig listings include: Kitchen (97%), Heating (84%), Tv (82%), Washing Machine (61%), Parking (59%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Air Conditioning, Washing Machine, Bbq, with Air Conditioning properties earning approximately 24% more (€27K/year vs €21K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Leipzig over the last 12 months: May: €959, June: €927, July: €802, August: €930, September: €956, October: €1K, November: €895, December: €984, January: €621, February: €554, March: €1K, April: €1K. 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 Leipzig is €115, up 15% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €95/night, 2-bedroom properties average €132/night, 3-bedroom properties average €189/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €264/night. Rates peak in March and are lowest in February.
Guests in Leipzig book an average of 32 days in advance, down 21% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 32 days, 2-bedroom: 33 days, 3-bedroom: 36 days, 4+ bedroom: 34 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Leipzig Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 10%, revenue per listing decreased 12%, occupancy fell 13%, average nightly rates increased 15%, and lead time decreased 21%. These metrics imply a shift toward shorter booking windows and higher price sensitivity, indicating increased competition for a shrinking pool of travelers.
In Leipzig, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Sunday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekends show 26% higher occupancy than weekdays.