Calais

As of June 2026, Calais has 793 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 8% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Calais generates €16K per year. High-performing properties earn €26K/year, while low-performing properties earn €8K/year. The wide performance gap suggests that top-tier assets capture significantly higher demand even as total market revenue contracts 18% annually.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Calais. Average annual revenue is €16K with 39% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €26K/year. A 39% occupancy rate alongside declining revenue highlights a market where success relies on capturing a premium share of limited traveler volume.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Calais is 39%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €117, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €27 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Calais, with annual revenue of €31K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Calais market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

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The Calais Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 18%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The concurrent drop in both metrics suggests an overall contraction in market interest rather than a simple shift in host availability.

Launch around January, 2-3 months before peak summer season (April peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 21% 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 Calais listings include: Kitchen (96%), Tv (88%), Heating (84%), Washing Machine (63%), Parking (56%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Washing Machine, Bbq, Gym, with Washing Machine properties earning approximately 50% more (€25K/year vs €16K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Calais over the last 12 months: May: €967, June: €825, July: €1K, August: €1K, September: €725, October: €924, November: €544, December: €771, January: €449, February: €583, March: €660, 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 Calais is €117, up 23% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €88/night, 2-bedroom properties average €110/night, 3-bedroom properties average €156/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €301/night. Rates peak in April and are lowest in May.

Guests in Calais book an average of 31 days in advance, down 23% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 26 days, 2-bedroom: 33 days, 3-bedroom: 40 days, 4+ bedroom: 49 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Calais Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 8%, revenue per listing decreased 18%, occupancy fell 10%, average nightly rates increased 23%, and lead time decreased 23%. Higher rates coupled with lower occupancy and shorter lead times signal a shift toward more spontaneous, price-sensitive booking behavior.

In Calais, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 27% higher occupancy than weekdays.