Daejeon

As of June 2026, Daejeon, Yuseong-gu, Seo-gu have 345 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 22% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Daejeon generates ₩8M per year. High-performing properties earn ₩19M/year, while low-performing properties earn ₩3M/year. Declining supply combined with revenue growth suggests strengthening demand fundamentals, though the 32% occupancy rate and wide performance gap indicate significant variance in how effectively hosts are capturing market opportunity.

"Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Daejeon. Average annual revenue is ₩8M with 32% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to ₩19M/year. Declining supply paired with growing revenue suggests tightening market conditions, though the significant gap between average and top performers indicates substantial performance variance across the market."

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Daejeon is 32%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of ₩104K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of ₩16K per day.

3-bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Daejeon, with annual revenue of ₩16M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Daejeon market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Daejeon area. Daejeon: Moderate. Tourist accommodation business registration required under Tourism Promotion Act. Fire safety and facility standards mandatory. Enforcement increasing but inconsistent. Yuseong-gu: Moderate. Same Daejeon requirements apply. Registration needed for commercial STRs. Enforcement sporadic, many operate informally. Seo-gu: Moderate. Tourism business registration required. Zoning restrictions in residential areas. Light enforcement, informal hosting common. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Daejeon Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced with strong demand conditions. Supply has declined 22% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 11%. This indicates healthy demand growth outpacing supply. The significant gap between high-performing properties ($19.4M) and average revenue ($8.4M) suggests uneven market performance, where competition remains moderate but increasingly concentrated among better-positioned listings.

Launch around July, 2-3 months before peak fall season (October peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 100% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (June-March) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Daejeon listings include: Air Conditioning (100%), Tv (98%), Heating (95%), Kitchen (94%), Washing Machine (84%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Parking, Heating, Pets Allowed, with Parking properties earning approximately 25% more (₩21M/year vs ₩17M/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Daejeon over the last 12 months: May: ₩447K, June: ₩391K, July: ₩560K, August: ₩612K, September: ₩599K, October: ₩739K, November: ₩448K, December: ₩501K, January: ₩398K, February: ₩450K, March: ₩269K, April: ₩393K. 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 Daejeon is ₩104K, up 31% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average ₩79K/night, 2-bedroom properties average ₩137K/night, 3-bedroom properties average ₩199K/night. Rates peak in February and are lowest in June.

Guests in Daejeon book an average of 18 days in advance, down 16% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 17 days, 2-bedroom: 19 days, 3-bedroom: 22 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Daejeon Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 22%, revenue per listing increased 11%, occupancy rose 5%, average nightly rates increased 31%, and lead time decreased 16%. The substantial rate increase outpacing occupancy gains suggests strong pricing power despite modest booking growth, while the significant revenue variance between top and average performers indicates a bifurcated market where property positioning heavily influences returns.

In Daejeon, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Sunday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekends show 61% higher occupancy than weekdays.