Fécamp

As of June 2026, Fécamp, Étretat have 1,313 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 7% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Fécamp generates €18K per year. High-performing properties earn €36K/year, while low-performing properties earn €10K/year. Despite supply declining year-over-year, revenue has fallen faster, signaling weakening demand relative to available inventory. The doubling of revenue between average and high performers at 36% occupancy suggests significant performance variance, indicating a bifurcated market where differentiation drives outsized returns.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Fécamp. Average annual revenue is €18K with 36% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €36K/year. Declining supply alongside falling revenue suggests softening demand, indicating a buyer's market where competition has intensified. The doubling of revenue between average and high performers reveals significant performance variance, pointing to meaningful differentiation among active listings.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Fécamp is 36%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €131, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €32 per day.

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

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Fécamp area. Fécamp: Moderate. Registration as meublé de tourisme required, declaration to mairie mandatory. Standard French STR rules apply. Moderate enforcement in this smaller coastal town. Étretat: Moderate. Meublé de tourisme registration required, mairie declaration mandatory. No primary residence requirement for houses. Enforcement present but less intensive than Paris, though increasing due to tourism pressure. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Fécamp Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 14%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The wider performance gap between high-performing ($35,512) and average listings ($17,734) suggests differentiation is driving returns, while the 36% occupancy rate reflects a competitive market where revenue pressure outpaces supply reduction.

Launch around January, 2-3 months before peak summer season (April 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 (February-January) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Fécamp listings include: Kitchen (98%), Tv (86%), Heating (81%), Washing Machine (68%), Parking (48%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Washing Machine, Bbq, Pets Allowed, with Washing Machine properties earning approximately 44% more (€28K/year vs €19K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Fécamp over the last 12 months: May: €1K, June: €980, July: €1K, August: €2K, September: €904, October: €977, November: €633, December: €904, January: €550, February: €601, March: €712, 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 Fécamp is €131, up 18% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €96/night, 2-bedroom properties average €113/night, 3-bedroom properties average €147/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €300/night. Rates peak in August and are lowest in May.

Guests in Fécamp book an average of 32 days in advance, down 23% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 28 days, 2-bedroom: 32 days, 3-bedroom: 35 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 Fécamp Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 7%, revenue per listing decreased 14%, occupancy fell 8%, average nightly rates increased 18%, and lead time decreased 23%. The rate increase failing to offset occupancy declines signals weakening demand relative to supply, while the substantial gap between average revenue ($17,734) and top performers ($35,512) indicates a bifurcated market where differentiation significantly impacts performance.

In Fécamp, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekends show 26% higher occupancy than weekdays.