Besançon
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Overview
Annual Rev
€15.4k
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€96
12 mo avg
↑28%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
27 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€28
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Besançon 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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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 | — | +€25,195 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Ski | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €1•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €1•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €1•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +€9••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €1•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +€5••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €1•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €1•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +€7•• (+•%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €1•••• |
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 (4.8 nights)
1 bedroom (4.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€136)
3 bedrooms (€54)
2 bedrooms (€41)
1 bedroom (€26)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (71%)
Independent hosts (29%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Besançon market averaged 1,656 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 2% from a year earlier and up 109% over two years.
An average Besançon listing earns €14K/year. High-performing listings earn €28K, while low-performing listings earn €6K.
Average occupancy in Besançon is 36%, producing RevPAR of €26 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Besançon, at €37K.
Rules vary across Besançon. Besançon: Moderate. Registration with city required, primary residence rule applies, 120-day annual cap for secondary homes. Enforcement exists but inconsistent. Pontarlier: Lenient. Basic declaration required, follows national rules. Minimal local restrictions, light enforcement in practice. Dole: Lenient. Standard French registration system applies, primary residence distinction matters. Limited active enforcement, many operate informally. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Besançon Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 28%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in March and January.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Heating (95%), Parking (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+126%), Pool (+85%), Bbq (+58%).
Average daily rate in Besançon is €104, up 36% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in September.
Guests in Besançon book an average of 28 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 25 days for 1-bedroom listings to 41 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 16% higher than weekday occupancy.