Pau
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Overview
Annual Rev
€15k
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€101
12 mo avg
↑24%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
30 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€27
12 mo avg
↓14%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Pau market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +€17,543 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €1•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €1•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +€8••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €1•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +€2•• (+•%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
1 bedroom (4.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€108)
3 bedrooms (€56)
2 bedrooms (€43)
1 bedroom (€29)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (73%)
Independent hosts (27%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Pau market averaged 2,035 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 1% from a year earlier and up 108% over two years.
An average Pau listing earns €12K/year. High-performing listings earn €22K, while low-performing listings earn €6K.
Average occupancy in Pau is 34%, producing RevPAR of €23 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Pau, at €25K.
Rules vary across Pau. Pau: Moderate. Registration required, tourist tax collection mandatory. Standard French STR rules apply. Moderate enforcement through tax authorities. Lourdes: Moderate. Tourist registration and tax collection required. Heavy tourism presence means compliance generally expected. Moderate enforcement. Biarritz: Moderate-to-Strict. Registration mandatory, 120-day annual cap for non-primary residences, tourist tax required. Increasing enforcement due to housing pressure, but many hosts still operate. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Pau Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 20%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in November and September.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Heating (95%), TV (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+94%), Bbq (+60%), Washing Machine (+24%).
Average daily rate in Pau is €101, up 29% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in September.
Guests in Pau book an average of 30 days in advance, down 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 27 days for 1-bedroom listings to 42 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 11% higher than weekday occupancy.