Donegal County
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Overview
Annual Rev
€22.6k
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€175
12 mo avg
↑27%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
41 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€43
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Donegal County 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +€8,452 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| TV | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +€7• (+•%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
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 (4.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.9 nights)
1 bedroom (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€94)
3 bedrooms (€63)
2 bedrooms (€46)
1 bedroom (€35)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (64%)
Independent hosts (36%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Donegal County market averaged 1,477 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 2% from a year earlier and up 12% over two years.
An average Donegal County listing earns €21K/year. High-performing listings earn €42K, while low-performing listings earn €10K.
Average occupancy in Donegal County is 31%, producing RevPAR of €41 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Donegal County, at €29K.
Rules vary across Donegal County. Donegal Town: Lenient. Planning permission required for material change of use, but enforcement minimal. Most hosts operate without formal approval. Light oversight. Letterkenny: Lenient. Planning permission theoretically needed for STRs, rarely enforced. No registration system. Hosts commonly operate without permits. Bundoran: Lenient. Planning rules apply but enforcement sporadic despite tourism concentration. No specific STR regulations or active monitoring of compliance. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Donegal County Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 23%, 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 (97%), Heating (95%), Parking (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+26%), TV (+20%), Bbq (+18%).
Average daily rate in Donegal County is €186, up 31% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in September.
Guests in Donegal County book an average of 42 days in advance, down 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 36 days for 1-bedroom listings to 46 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 35% higher than weekday occupancy.