Farsund

As of June 2026, Farsund, Lista have 255 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 6% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Farsund generates kr102K per year. High-performing properties earn kr255K/year, while low-performing properties earn kr55K/year. Despite declining supply, the market faces significant headwinds with revenue down 36% year-over-year and occupancy at just 31%, suggesting demand contraction outpaces supply reduction. The 2.5x earnings gap between high and low performers indicates selective guest preference rather than broad market strength.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Farsund. Average annual revenue is kr102K with 31% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to kr255K/year. The significant revenue decline year-over-year despite stable supply suggests softening demand, while the 2.5x gap between high and average performers indicates substantial variance in property performance within the market.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Farsund is 31%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of kr2K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of kr177 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Farsund, with annual revenue of kr138K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Farsund market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Farsund area. I don't have specific, verified information about short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality for Farsund or Lista, Norway. Norwegian municipalities set their own STR rules, but I cannot confirm current requirements, permit systems, or actual enforcement levels for these specific locations without access to recent local ordinances and enforcement data. I recommend contacting Farsund kommune directly or checking their official website for accurate, current regulations. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Farsund Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 36%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The significant performance gap between average ($101,545) and top-performing listings ($255,391) suggests differentiation matters substantially, while the 31% occupancy rate reflects underutilized capacity despite modest supply reduction.

Launch around April, 2-3 months before peak summer season (July peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -85% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (November-January) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Farsund listings include: Washing Machine (89%), Kitchen (82%), Tv (74%), Heating (74%), Bbq (56%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Gym, Tv, Bbq, with Gym properties earning approximately 212% more (kr1.2M/year vs kr377K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Farsund over the last 12 months: May: kr5K, June: kr6K, July: kr10K, August: kr7K, September: kr6K, October: kr5K, November: kr4K, December: kr6K, January: kr2K, February: kr3K, March: kr4K, April: kr6K. 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 Farsund is kr2K, up 25% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average kr1K/night, 2-bedroom properties average kr1K/night, 3-bedroom properties average kr1K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average kr2K/night. Rates peak in February and are lowest in May.

Guests in Farsund book an average of 32 days in advance, down 35% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 29 days, 2-bedroom: 26 days, 3-bedroom: 33 days, 4+ bedroom: 35 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Farsund Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 6%, revenue per listing decreased 36%, occupancy fell 20%, average nightly rates increased 25%, and lead time decreased 35%. Despite rate increases, the sharp revenue decline and compressed booking windows suggest weakening demand relative to supply constraints, while the wide gap between average ($101,545) and top-performing listings ($255,391) indicates highly uneven market conditions favoring premium properties.

In Farsund, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 9% higher occupancy than weekdays.