Châteauroux

As of June 2026, Châteauroux, Limoges, Bourges have 2,205 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 9% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Châteauroux generates €13K per year. High-performing properties earn €28K/year, while low-performing properties earn €5K/year. This significant spread highlights a market where top-tier assets capture a disproportionate share of revenue despite a 14% decline in overall market earnings.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Châteauroux. Average annual revenue is €13K with 32% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €28K/year. The 9% reduction in supply suggests that lower-earning listings are exiting, potentially concentrating demand among remaining professionalized operators.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Châteauroux is 32%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €117, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €24 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Châteauroux, with annual revenue of €28K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Châteauroux market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Châteauroux area. Châteauroux: Lenient. Registration required for furnished rentals. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely with little oversight. Limoges: Lenient. Declaration to mairie required for tourist rentals. Light enforcement, regulations rarely checked. Bourges: Lenient. Basic registration with tax authorities needed. Minimal active enforcement, hosts commonly operate without full compliance. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Châteauroux Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 14%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics where the contraction in revenue is being met with a corresponding reduction in available inventory.

Launch around January, 2-3 months before peak summer season (April peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 37% 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 Châteauroux listings include: Kitchen (93%), Tv (91%), Heating (83%), Washing Machine (67%), Bbq (45%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Hot Tub, Washing Machine, with Pool properties earning approximately 71% more (€35K/year vs €20K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Châteauroux over the last 12 months: May: €840, June: €669, July: €996, August: €1K, September: €616, October: €814, November: €547, December: €753, January: €398, February: €418, March: €552, 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 Châteauroux is €117, up 19% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €78/night, 2-bedroom properties average €100/night, 3-bedroom properties average €130/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €297/night. Rates peak in April and are lowest in June.

Guests in Châteauroux book an average of 30 days in advance, down 23% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 26 days, 2-bedroom: 29 days, 3-bedroom: 32 days, 4+ bedroom: 42 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Châteauroux Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 9%, revenue per listing decreased 14%, occupancy fell 9%, average nightly rates increased 19%, and lead time decreased 23%. These shifts reveal a market transitioning toward shorter booking windows and higher price sensitivity.

In Châteauroux, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekends show 19% higher occupancy than weekdays.