Causses De Quercy

As of May 2026, Cahors, Montauban, Figeac have 6,054 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 10% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Causses de Quercy generates €11K per year. High-performing properties earn €24K/year, while low-performing properties earn €5K/year. This wide revenue spread, occurring alongside a 27% drop in aggregate revenue, suggests that market success is increasingly concentrated among top-tier listings rather than being distributed across the average supply.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Causses de Quercy. Average annual revenue is €11K with 32% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €24K/year. The performance delta highlights that while average utilization remains modest, top-quartile assets are capturing a disproportionate share of the available demand despite the broader contraction in market revenue.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Causses de Quercy is 32%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €112, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €17 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Causses de Quercy, with annual revenue of €21K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Causses de Quercy market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Causses de Quercy area. Cahors: Lenient. Registration required for furnished rentals (meublé de tourisme). No strict caps or owner-occupancy rules. Light enforcement in practice. Montauban: Lenient. Declaration required for furnished tourist rentals. No significant restrictions or caps. Minimal enforcement observed. Figeac: Lenient. Standard meublé de tourisme registration needed. No density limits or occupancy requirements. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Causses de Quercy Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 27%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The simultaneous decline in both metrics suggests that demand softening is outpacing the reduction in active listings, leading to current downward pressure on earnings.

Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -43% 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 Causses de Quercy listings include: Kitchen (97%), Tv (83%), Heating (82%), Washing Machine (73%), Bbq (45%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Hot Tub, Washing Machine, with Pool properties earning approximately 88% more (€32K/year vs €17K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Causses de Quercy over the last 12 months: May: €588, June: €525, July: €762, August: €777, September: €511, October: €516, November: €420, December: €633, January: €313, February: €293, March: €353, April: €636. 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 Causses de Quercy is €112, up 17% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €74/night, 2-bedroom properties average €97/night, 3-bedroom properties average €133/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €288/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in May.

Guests in Causses de Quercy book an average of 30 days in advance, down 31% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 27 days, 2-bedroom: 30 days, 3-bedroom: 33 days, 4+ bedroom: 40 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Causses de Quercy Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 10%, revenue per listing decreased 27%, occupancy fell 9%, average nightly rates increased 17%, and lead time decreased 31%. These figures reflect a market where hosts are raising prices against shrinking demand, resulting in shorter booking windows and lower overall utilization.

In Causses de Quercy, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekends show 11% higher occupancy than weekdays.