Nevers

As of June 2026, Nevers, Bourges, Moulins have 780 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 5% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Nevers generates €12K per year. High-performing properties earn €24K/year, while low-performing properties earn €5K/year. Despite declining supply and revenue year-over-year, the market's 34% occupancy rate suggests structural demand weakness rather than oversupply. The doubling gap between high and average performers indicates significant performance variance, pointing to concentrated returns among differentiated listings in a consolidating market.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Nevers. Average annual revenue is €12K with 34% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €24K/year. Declining supply and revenue year-over-year suggest a contracting market, while the doubling gap between average and top performers indicates significant differentiation among listings despite low overall occupancy.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Nevers is 34%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €102, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €21 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Nevers, with annual revenue of €25K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Nevers market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Nevers area. Nevers: Lenient. Declaration to mayor required for primary residences (120-day cap for secondary homes). Light enforcement, many operate informally. Bourges: Lenient. Registration number from city hall mandatory, 120-day limit on non-primary residences. Minimal active enforcement, compliance varies. Moulins: Lenient. Basic declaration to commune required, standard 120-day secondary home rule. Very light enforcement, small market with limited oversight. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Nevers Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 15%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The significant gap between average revenue ($12,049) and top performers ($24,104) suggests differentiation opportunities, though the 34% occupancy rate indicates substantial unused capacity in the market.

Launch around January, 2-3 months before peak summer season (April peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 12% 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 Nevers listings include: Kitchen (98%), Heating (85%), Tv (83%), Washing Machine (68%), Private Yard (49%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Bbq, Washing Machine, with Pool properties earning approximately 73% more (€34K/year vs €19K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Nevers over the last 12 months: May: €760, June: €614, July: €783, August: €838, September: €664, October: €733, November: €541, December: €639, January: €384, February: €371, March: €444, April: €919. 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 Nevers is €102, up 21% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €70/night, 2-bedroom properties average €90/night, 3-bedroom properties average €135/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €254/night. Rates peak in April and are lowest in June.

Guests in Nevers book an average of 28 days in advance, down 31% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 24 days, 2-bedroom: 27 days, 3-bedroom: 30 days, 4+ bedroom: 44 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Nevers Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 5%, revenue per listing decreased 15%, occupancy fell 10%, average nightly rates increased 21%, and lead time decreased 31%. Despite rate increases, the combination of falling occupancy and shortened booking windows suggests weakening demand relative to supply, while the significant gap between average ($12,049) and high-performing listings ($24,104) indicates uneven market performance driven by property differentiation.

In Nevers, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Sunday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekends show 14% higher occupancy than weekdays.