Besançon
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Annual revenue (actual)
€15.4k
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€98
12 mo avg
↑27%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
29 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€29
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Besançon market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +€29,411 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 9 (•%) | 🔒 +€2•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 8• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Ski | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €1•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€7••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €1•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
Studio (6.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
1 bedroom (4.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€136)
3 bedrooms (€55)
2 bedrooms (€42)
1 bedroom (€27)
Studio (€22)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (63%)
Professionally managed (37%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Besançon market averaged 1,677 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 111% over two years.
An average Besançon listing earns €14K/year. High-performing listings earn €29K, while low-performing listings earn €5K.
Average occupancy in Besançon is 36%, producing RevPAR of €27 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Besançon, at €36K.
Rules vary across Besançon. Besançon: Moderate. Registration required with city hall, declaration to tax authorities mandatory. Standard French STR rules apply. Moderate enforcement through tax compliance checks. Pontarlier: Lenient. Basic declaration to tax authorities required. Minimal local restrictions beyond national rules. Light enforcement, small market with limited oversight. Dole: Lenient. Tax declaration mandatory, minimal local regulations. Small city with limited STR activity. Light enforcement, few compliance issues reported. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Besançon Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 33%, 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 (+153%), Pool (+93%), Bbq (+58%).
Average daily rate in Besançon is €105, up 35% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in October.
Guests in Besançon book an average of 28 days in advance. 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 17% higher than weekday occupancy.
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