Kotka
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Overview
Annual Rev
€19.1k
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 3•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 €1••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
26 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€35
12 mo avg
↓23%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kotka market data as of June 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | 23 (12%) | +€19,673 (+79%) | €44,613 | €24,940 |
| 🔒 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
2 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
Studio (4.9 nights)
1 bedroom (4.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (€163)
4+ bedrooms (€117)
2 bedrooms (€41)
Studio (€39)
1 bedroom (€30)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (52%)
Professionally managed (48%)
As of June 2026, Kotka, Hamina, Porvoo have 321 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 12% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Kotka generates €15K per year. High-performing properties earn €48K/year, while low-performing properties earn €6K/year. The stark disparity between top-tier earnings and the average suggests that revenue potential is heavily concentrated in a small subset of listings rather than distributed evenly across the market.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Kotka. Average annual revenue is €15K with 30% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €48K/year. This wide range indicates that current occupancy levels are volatile, with high-earners likely capturing a disproportionate share of total demand while the broader market faces more constrained utilization.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Kotka is 30%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €158, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €29 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Kotka, with annual revenue of €32K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Kotka market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Kotka area. Kotka: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond general business requirements. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Hamina: Lenient. No dedicated STR permits required. Standard business registration sufficient. Light enforcement. Porvoo: Lenient. No special STR licensing. Must follow apartment building rules if applicable. Minimal active enforcement, market operates openly. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Kotka Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 12% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 9%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The simultaneous contraction in both supply and revenue suggests a natural market correction where declining inventory is struggling to offset the impact of softening consumer demand.
Launch around April, 2-3 months before peak summer season (July peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 25% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (February-January) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Kotka listings include: Kitchen (92%), Tv (91%), Washing Machine (76%), Heating (72%), Balcony (51%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Sauna, Hot Tub, Gym, with Sauna properties earning approximately 143% more (€41K/year vs €17K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Kotka over the last 12 months: May: €860, June: €1K, July: €2K, August: €1K, September: €814, October: €721, November: €708, December: €961, January: €504, February: €533, March: €590, April: €832. 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 Kotka is €158, up 28% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €103/night, 2-bedroom properties average €133/night, 3-bedroom properties average €237/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €310/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in May.
Guests in Kotka book an average of 27 days in advance, down 25% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 24 days, 2-bedroom: 26 days, 3-bedroom: 35 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 Kotka Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 12%, revenue per listing decreased 9%, occupancy fell 9%, average nightly rates increased 28%, and lead time decreased 25%. These metrics reflect a shift toward shorter booking windows and higher pricing, suggesting that hosts are attempting to preserve margins despite lower overall occupancy.
In Kotka, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekends show 26% higher occupancy than weekdays.