Waterford, IE
Part of the Wexford market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
€27.5k
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
41%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€190
12 mo avg
↑27%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
38 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€52
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Wexford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicycles | — | +€22,823 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 9 (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €5•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +€7••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +€7••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +€4••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+•%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +€9•• (+•%) | 🔒 €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
3 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
Studio (3.9 nights)
1 bedroom (3.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€104)
3 bedrooms (€68)
2 bedrooms (€53)
1 bedroom (€33)
Studio (€25)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (64%)
Independent hosts (36%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Wexford market averaged 1,130 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 2% from a year earlier and up 22% over two years.
An average Wexford listing earns €25K/year. High-performing listings earn €52K, while low-performing listings earn €11K.
Average occupancy in Wexford is 34%, producing RevPAR of €46 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Wexford, at €42K.
Rules vary across Wexford. Wexford: Lenient. Planning permission required for material change of use, but enforcement minimal. Most hosts operate without formal approval. Waterford: Lenient. Planning permission technically needed for STRs, but rarely enforced. Hosts commonly list properties without permits. Kilkenny: Lenient. Planning regulations exist for change of use, but enforcement light. Many operate informally without consequences. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Wexford Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 29%, 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%), Parking (93%), Heating (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+22%), Internet (+17%), Bbq (+14%).
Average daily rate in Wexford is €204, up 31% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in September.
Guests in Wexford book an average of 38 days in advance, down 12% from last year. Booking windows range from 35 days for 1-bedroom listings to 41 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 29% higher than weekday occupancy.