Bar-le-duc

As of June 2026, Bar-le-Duc, Nancy, Verdun have 596 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 9% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Bar-le-Duc generates €13K per year. High-performing properties earn €24K/year, while low-performing properties earn €5K/year. Declining supply and revenue year-over-year suggest weakening demand, yet the nearly 5x spread between high and low performers indicates significant market fragmentation where property-level factors create outsized performance variance despite constrained overall demand.

"Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Bar-le-Duc. Average annual revenue is €13K with 34% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €24K/year. Declining supply and revenue suggest a contracting market, while the nearly doubled performance gap between high and average properties indicates significant performance variance despite stable occupancy rates."

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Bar-le-Duc is 34%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €94, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €23 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Bar-le-Duc, with annual revenue of €32K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Bar-le-Duc market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Bar-le-Duc area. Bar-le-Duc: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond standard business registration. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Nancy: Moderate. Registration required for primary residences, 120-day cap for secondary homes, change of use permit needed. Moderate enforcement in city center. Verdun: Lenient. Basic business declaration sufficient, no specific STR rules. Light enforcement, small market with few restrictions. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Bar-le-Duc Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 12%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The gap between average revenue ($12,637) and high-performing properties ($23,580) suggests meaningful performance differentiation exists, while the 34% occupancy rate reflects moderate market utilization typical of balanced conditions.

Launch around January, 2-3 months before peak summer season (April peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 22% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (March-January) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Bar-le-Duc listings include: Kitchen (95%), Tv (94%), Heating (87%), Washing Machine (60%), Parking (57%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Washing Machine, Bbq, Lake Access, with Washing Machine properties earning approximately 26% more (€19K/year vs €15K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Bar-le-Duc over the last 12 months: May: €689, June: €681, July: €850, August: €935, September: €667, October: €813, November: €733, December: €703, January: €470, February: €447, March: €601, April: €921. 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 Bar-le-Duc is €94, up 21% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €67/night, 2-bedroom properties average €87/night, 3-bedroom properties average €112/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €269/night. Rates peak in April and are lowest in June.

Guests in Bar-le-Duc book an average of 25 days in advance, down 25% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 23 days, 2-bedroom: 25 days, 3-bedroom: 26 days, 4+ bedroom: 38 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Bar-le-Duc Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 9%, revenue per listing decreased 12%, occupancy fell 11%, average nightly rates increased 21%, and lead time decreased 25%. Despite higher nightly rates, the combination of falling occupancy and shortened booking windows suggests weakening demand relative to supply constraints, while the significant performance gap between average ($12,637) and high-performing listings ($23,580) indicates market stratification favoring differentiated properties.

In Bar-le-Duc, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Sunday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekends show 6% higher occupancy than weekdays.