Carcassonne

As of June 2026, Carcassonne, Narbonne, Béziers have 4,888 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 9% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Carcassonne generates €11K per year. High-performing properties earn €26K/year, while low-performing properties earn €5K/year. This wide revenue spread, occurring alongside a 19% drop in annual revenue, suggests that market success is increasingly concentrated among a smaller tier of top-tier assets.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Carcassonne. Average annual revenue is €11K with 31% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €26K/year. The delta between high and average performers highlights that while market-wide revenue is contracting, top-tier listings are maintaining significant earning power despite the 9% supply reduction.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Carcassonne is 31%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €118, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €20 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Carcassonne, with annual revenue of €24K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Carcassonne market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Carcassonne area. Carcassonne: Lenient. Registration required for tourist accommodations, but enforcement is minimal. Many hosts operate without full compliance. Light oversight. Narbonne: Lenient. Declaration to town hall required, tourist tax collection mandatory. Limited active enforcement, hosts commonly operate informally. Béziers: Lenient. Registration with prefecture needed, tourist tax applies. Enforcement is light, many unlicensed rentals exist without significant penalties. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Carcassonne Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 19%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The sharper decline in revenue relative to supply suggests that demand is currently softening faster than inventory can adjust.

Launch around September, 2-3 months before peak summer season (December peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -42% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (June-November) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Carcassonne listings include: Kitchen (96%), Tv (84%), Heating (83%), Washing Machine (71%), Parking (50%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Hot Tub, Bbq, with Pool properties earning approximately 77% more (€34K/year vs €19K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Carcassonne over the last 12 months: May: €560, June: €507, July: €718, August: €888, September: €519, October: €561, November: €423, December: €904, January: €538, February: €599, March: €493, April: €626. 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 Carcassonne is €118, up 19% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €77/night, 2-bedroom properties average €101/night, 3-bedroom properties average €146/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €309/night. Rates peak in February and are lowest in May.

Guests in Carcassonne book an average of 31 days in advance, down 25% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 28 days, 2-bedroom: 32 days, 3-bedroom: 36 days, 4+ bedroom: 41 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Carcassonne Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 9%, revenue per listing decreased 19%, occupancy fell 9%, average nightly rates increased 19%, and lead time decreased 25%. These metrics reveal a shift toward short-notice bookings and higher pricing sensitivity, putting pressure on overall utilization.

In Carcassonne, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 17% higher occupancy than weekdays.