Ålesund

As of June 2026, Ålesund, Molde, Geiranger have 568 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 5% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Ålesund generates kr140K per year. High-performing properties earn kr448K/year, while low-performing properties earn kr66K/year. With supply declining while revenue fell sharply, the market faces demand weakness despite reduced competition—suggesting oversupply relative to current booking demand. The threefold gap between high and low performers indicates significant variability in how properties capture the limited market demand.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Ålesund. Average annual revenue is kr140K with 29% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to kr448K/year. Declining supply and revenue suggest a contracting market, while the threefold gap between average and top performers indicates significant differentiation potential among existing listings.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Ålesund is 29%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of kr2K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of kr255 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Ålesund, with annual revenue of kr195K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Ålesund market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Ålesund area. Ålesund: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond standard business registration. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Molde: Lenient. Basic business registration recommended, no STR-specific rules. Light oversight, market self-regulates. Geiranger: Lenient. Tourist-dependent area with minimal STR restrictions. Registration advised but enforcement virtually absent given tourism focus. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Ålesund Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 19%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The significant gap between average revenue ($139,580) and top performers ($448,018) suggests uneven market distribution, where differentiated properties capture disproportionate share despite moderate 29% occupancy rates.

Launch around April, 2-3 months before peak summer season (July peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -18% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (February-January) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Ålesund listings include: Kitchen (96%), Washing Machine (86%), Tv (85%), Heating (82%), Pets Allowed (54%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Washing Machine, Bbq, Gym, with Washing Machine properties earning approximately 57% more (kr365K/year vs kr233K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Ålesund over the last 12 months: May: kr8K, June: kr11K, July: kr15K, August: kr13K, September: kr8K, October: kr6K, November: kr5K, December: kr6K, January: kr4K, February: kr5K, March: kr6K, April: kr7K. 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 Ålesund is kr2K, up 28% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average kr1K/night, 2-bedroom properties average kr2K/night, 3-bedroom properties average kr2K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average kr3K/night. Rates peak in February and are lowest in May.

Guests in Ålesund book an average of 34 days in advance, down 15% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 35 days, 2-bedroom: 34 days, 3-bedroom: 35 days, 4+ bedroom: 33 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Ålesund Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 5%, revenue per listing decreased 19%, occupancy fell 12%, average nightly rates increased 28%, and lead time decreased 15%. The sharp rate increase despite falling occupancy suggests hosts are competing for fewer bookings in a softening market, while the wide gap between average ($139,580) and high-performing listings ($448,018) indicates significant performance stratification.

In Ålesund, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Tuesday and are lowest on Saturday. Weekends show 13% higher occupancy than weekdays.