Cork
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Overview
Annual Rev
€32k
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€190
12 mo avg
↑25%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
39 days
12 mo avg
↓10 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€56
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cork 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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1
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4+
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washing Machine | — | +€12,009 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 8• (•%) | 🔒 +€8••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +€5••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +€4••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+•%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
| TV | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+•%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
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
4+ bedrooms (5.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.9 nights)
1 bedroom (3.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€110)
3 bedrooms (€68)
2 bedrooms (€48)
1 bedroom (€39)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (69%)
Independent hosts (32%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Cork market averaged 1,337 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 0% from a year earlier and up 16% over two years.
An average Cork listing earns €28K/year. High-performing listings earn €54K, while low-performing listings earn €14K.
Average occupancy in Cork is 40%, producing RevPAR of €52 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Cork, at €47K.
Rules vary across Cork. Cork: Moderate. Registration required with local authority, planning permission needed for frequent short-term lets. Enforcement increasing but inconsistent, many operate unregistered. Kinsale: Moderate. Same national rules apply - registration and planning permission required. Small town means more visibility but enforcement sporadic, hosts often operate informally. Killarney: Lenient. Registration technically required but enforcement minimal in this tourism-dependent town. High concentration of STRs operating, authorities prioritize tourism economy over restrictions. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cork Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 21%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (96%), Heating (94%), Internet (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+35%), TV (+23%), Gym (+22%).
Average daily rate in Cork is €199, up 26% year-over-year. Rates peak in May and are lowest in January.
Guests in Cork book an average of 40 days in advance, down 12% from last year. Booking windows range from 36 days for 1-bedroom listings to 49 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 22% higher than weekday occupancy.