Ålesund
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Overview
Annual Rev
kr235.3k
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
kr1,806
12 mo avg
↑40%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
kr427
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Ålesund 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 | — | +kr 259,434 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 4••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 3••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 9•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 4••••• | 🔒 kr 3••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 6 (•%) | 🔒 +kr 8•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 4••••• | 🔒 kr 3••••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 8•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 3••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +kr 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 3••••• | 🔒 kr 3••••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 3••••• | 🔒 kr 3••••• |
| TV | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 3••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
| Ski | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +kr 1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 kr 3••••• | 🔒 kr 3••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 8 (•%) | 🔒 +kr 1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 kr 3••••• | 🔒 kr 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
2 bedrooms (6.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.5 nights)
1 bedroom (6.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NOK 105)
3 bedrooms (NOK 64)
2 bedrooms (NOK 53)
1 bedroom (NOK 40)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (65%)
Professionally managed (35%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Ålesund market averaged 608 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 5% from a year earlier and up 78% over two years.
An average Ålesund listing earns kr174K/year. High-performing listings earn kr497K, while low-performing listings earn kr91K.
Average occupancy in Ålesund is 29%, producing RevPAR of kr323 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Ålesund, at kr248K.
Rules vary across Ålesund. Ålesund: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond standard business registration. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Molde: Lenient. General business registration required, no STR-specific rules. Light enforcement, market largely self-regulated. Geiranger: Lenient. Basic business permits needed, tourism-focused area with minimal restrictions. Light enforcement, STRs encouraged for tourism economy. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Ålesund Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 20%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in January and November.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (96%), Parking (91%), Internet (91%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Gym (+58%), TV (+48%), Bbq (+47%).
Average daily rate in Ålesund is kr2K, up 39% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in September.
Guests in Ålesund book an average of 33 days in advance, down 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 33 days for 1-bedroom listings to 35 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Tuesday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekend occupancy is 12% higher than weekday occupancy.