La Ciotat

As of May 2026, La Ciotat, Cassis have 1,602 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 14% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in La Ciotat generates €22K per year. High-performing properties earn €47K/year, while low-performing properties earn €10K/year. This wide disparity suggests that revenue potential is highly polarized, indicating that market leaders capture significantly more value despite the overall contraction in annual earnings.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in La Ciotat. Average annual revenue is €22K with 39% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €47K/year. The gap between average and top-tier performance highlights a market where success is concentrated rather than evenly distributed among existing inventory.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in La Ciotat is 39%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €159, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €37 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in La Ciotat, with annual revenue of €59K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the La Ciotat market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the La Ciotat area. La Ciotat: Moderate. Registration required with city and tourist office, declaration to tax authorities mandatory. Standard French STR rules apply. Moderate enforcement through tax compliance checks. Cassis: Moderate. Registration number (SIRET) required, tourist tax collection mandatory, primary residence rules for non-professional rentals. Moderate enforcement focused on tax compliance and tourist tax collection. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The La Ciotat Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 14% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 22%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The simultaneous decline in both supply and revenue suggests a contraction where remaining inventory faces diminished yield potential despite reduced competition.

Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -19% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (November-January) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in La Ciotat listings include: Kitchen (99%), Tv (92%), Heating (84%), Washing Machine (84%), Air Conditioning (79%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Bbq, Gym, with Pool properties earning approximately 63% more (€44K/year vs €27K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in La Ciotat over the last 12 months: May: €1K, June: €1K, July: €2K, August: €2K, September: €1K, October: €1K, November: €628, December: €784, January: €403, February: €524, March: €680, April: €2K. 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 La Ciotat is €159, up 16% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €118/night, 2-bedroom properties average €155/night, 3-bedroom properties average €254/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €659/night. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.

Guests in La Ciotat book an average of 32 days in advance, down 25% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 31 days, 2-bedroom: 33 days, 3-bedroom: 35 days, 4+ bedroom: 39 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the La Ciotat Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 14%, revenue per listing decreased 22%, occupancy fell 6%, average nightly rates increased 16%, and lead time decreased 25%. These shifts point to a market struggling to maintain volume, where higher rates are failing to offset the broader decline in occupancy and booking lead times.

In La Ciotat, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 8% higher occupancy than weekdays.