Kristiansand
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Overview
Annual Rev
kr274.5k
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
kr1,927
12 mo avg
↑25%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
31 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
kr468
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kristiansand 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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2
3
4+
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 405,444 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +kr 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 6••••• | 🔒 kr 3••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 5••••• | 🔒 kr 3••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +kr 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 6••••• | 🔒 kr 3••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 2••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 kr 4••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 5••••• | 🔒 kr 3••••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 4••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +kr 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 5••••• | 🔒 kr 3••••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 4••••• | 🔒 kr 3••••• |
| TV | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 8•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 3••••• | 🔒 kr 3••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 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
4+ bedrooms (8.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.0 nights)
1 bedroom (5.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NOK 144)
3 bedrooms (NOK 84)
2 bedrooms (NOK 58)
1 bedroom (NOK 41)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (56%)
Professionally managed (44%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Kristiansand market averaged 1,377 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 54% over two years.
An average Kristiansand listing earns kr154K/year. High-performing listings earn kr525K, while low-performing listings earn kr96K.
Average occupancy in Kristiansand is 27%, producing RevPAR of kr277 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Kristiansand, at kr240K.
Rules vary across Kristiansand. I don't have reliable, current data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement realities for Kristiansand, Arendal, and Mandal specifically. Norwegian municipalities set their own STR rules, and enforcement practices vary locally. I'd need to verify current municipal ordinances and actual enforcement patterns before providing classifications. I recommend contacting each kommune directly or consulting recent local sources for accurate information. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kristiansand Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 35%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (96%), Parking (96%), Internet (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+92%), Washing Machine (+58%), Bbq (+56%).
Average daily rate in Kristiansand is kr2K, up 24% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in Kristiansand book an average of 31 days in advance, down 12% from last year. Booking windows range from 28 days for 1-bedroom listings to 33 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekend occupancy is 12% higher than weekday occupancy.