Kristiansand
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Annual revenue (actual)
kr276.3k
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
41%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
kr1,977
12 mo avg
↑27%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
32 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
kr495
12 mo avg
↑16%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kristiansand market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +kr 428,323 | — | — |
| EV Charger | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 5••••• | 🔒 kr 3••••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 4••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +kr 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 5••••• | 🔒 kr 3••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +kr 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 5••••• | 🔒 kr 3••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 4••••• | 🔒 kr 3••••• |
| TV | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 4••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +kr 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 4••••• | 🔒 kr 3••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 4••••• | 🔒 kr 3••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 9•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 3••••• | 🔒 kr 3••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 6•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 4••••• | 🔒 kr 3••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
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 (8.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.5 nights)
Studio (6.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.0 nights)
1 bedroom (6.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NOK 157)
3 bedrooms (NOK 80)
2 bedrooms (NOK 67)
1 bedroom (NOK 40)
Studio (NOK 38)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (89%)
Professionally managed (11%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Kristiansand market averaged 1,403 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 7% from a year earlier and up 57% over two years.
An average Kristiansand listing earns kr156K/year. High-performing listings earn kr512K, while low-performing listings earn kr97K.
Average occupancy in Kristiansand is 27%, producing RevPAR of kr285 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Kristiansand, at kr242K.
Rules vary across Kristiansand. Kristiansand: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or registration required. General business rules apply. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Arendal: Lenient. No dedicated STR permit system. Standard housing and tax rules apply. Light enforcement, market operates openly. Mandal: Lenient. No special STR licensing requirements. Must follow general property regulations. Minimal enforcement, hosts list without restrictions. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kristiansand Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 43%, 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 (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+117%), Washing Machine (+70%), Ev Charger (+64%).
Average daily rate in Kristiansand is kr2K, up 23% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in Kristiansand book an average of 31 days in advance, down 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 28 days for 1-bedroom listings to 34 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekend occupancy is 13% higher than weekday occupancy.
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