Montluçon

As of June 2026, Montluçon, Avermes, Néris-les-Bains have 723 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 5% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Montluçon generates €10K per year. High-performing properties earn €22K/year, while low-performing properties earn €4K/year. Declining supply paired with flat revenue suggests a contracting market where reduced competition hasn't translated to higher returns, indicating hosts are competing on price rather than capturing additional demand. The 5.5x performance gap signals significant operational variance despite low overall occupancy at 32%.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Montluçon. Average annual revenue is €10K with 32% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €22K/year. Declining supply suggests reduced competition, yet flat revenue growth indicates the market isn't expanding—success depends on capturing share from existing demand rather than benefiting from market growth.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Montluçon is 32%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €97, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €18 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Montluçon, with annual revenue of €22K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Montluçon market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Montluçon area. Montluçon: Lenient. Registration with town hall recommended but rarely enforced. Minimal restrictions, light oversight. Hosts operate freely. Avermes: Lenient. Basic declaration to mairie suggested. No active enforcement of short-term rental rules. Hosts operate without issues. Néris-les-Bains: Lenient. Tourist town with minimal STR restrictions. Simple declaration process. Light enforcement, hosts welcomed for tourism economy. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Montluçon Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 1%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The wide gap between average revenue ($9,887) and top performers ($21,678) suggests meaningful differentiation in the market, while the 32% occupancy rate reflects moderate utilization levels typical of secondary markets with selective booking patterns.

Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 11% 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 Montluçon listings include: Kitchen (93%), Tv (83%), Heating (80%), Washing Machine (71%), Pets Allowed (48%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Washing Machine, Bbq, with Pool properties earning approximately 60% more (€26K/year vs €17K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Montluçon over the last 12 months: May: €482, June: €479, July: €716, August: €805, September: €518, October: €586, November: €455, December: €612, January: €350, February: €392, March: €476, April: €684. 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 Montluçon is €97, up 22% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €67/night, 2-bedroom properties average €86/night, 3-bedroom properties average €114/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €274/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in May.

Guests in Montluçon book an average of 26 days in advance, down 19% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 25 days, 2-bedroom: 25 days, 3-bedroom: 26 days, 4+ bedroom: 38 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Montluçon Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 5%, revenue per listing increased 1%, occupancy fell 1%, average nightly rates increased 22%, and lead time decreased 19%. The sharp rate increase outpacing revenue growth suggests hosts are competing on price despite falling occupancy, while the wide gap between average ($9,887) and top-performing listings ($21,678) indicates significant performance stratification in this constrained market.

In Montluçon, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekends show 18% higher occupancy than weekdays.