Karlskrona

As of June 2026, Karlskrona, Ronneby, Karlshamn have 293 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 1% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Karlskrona generates kr94K per year. High-performing properties earn kr285K/year, while low-performing properties earn kr60K/year. This wide revenue spread suggests that market success is heavily skewed toward top-tier listings, likely driven by a concentration of demand in a small segment of the available inventory.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Karlskrona. Average annual revenue is kr94K with 32% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to kr285K/year. The delta between average and high performance indicates that while baseline occupancy remains modest, a select group of assets captures disproportionate revenue, reflecting uneven market penetration.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Karlskrona is 32%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of kr1K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of kr161 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Karlskrona, with annual revenue of kr153K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Karlskrona market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Karlskrona area. Karlskrona: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond standard rental rules. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Ronneby: Lenient. No dedicated STR permits required. Standard housing laws apply. Light enforcement, market operates openly. Karlshamn: Lenient. No special STR licensing or registration system. Basic rental regulations only. Minimal enforcement activity. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Karlskrona Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 35%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. Despite stable supply levels, the sharp drop in RevPAR points to significant downward pressure on pricing power or utilization across the broader market landscape.

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 (March-January) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Karlskrona listings include: Kitchen (85%), Tv (83%), Washing Machine (77%), Heating (75%), Bbq (70%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Gym, Bbq, Heating, with Gym properties earning approximately 340% more (kr1.5M/year vs kr341K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Karlskrona over the last 12 months: May: kr4K, June: kr6K, July: kr10K, August: kr9K, September: kr4K, October: kr5K, November: kr3K, December: kr5K, January: kr2K, February: kr2K, March: kr3K, April: kr5K. 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 Karlskrona is kr1K, up 16% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average kr883/night, 2-bedroom properties average kr1K/night, 3-bedroom properties average kr1K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average kr3K/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in May.

Guests in Karlskrona book an average of 33 days in advance, down 30% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 30 days, 2-bedroom: 34 days, 3-bedroom: 35 days, 4+ bedroom: 40 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Karlskrona Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 1%, revenue per listing decreased 35%, occupancy fell 20%, average nightly rates increased 16%, and lead time decreased 30%. These shifts highlight a contraction in market efficiency where rising rates have failed to offset lower occupancy, signaling increasing friction for hosts.

In Karlskrona, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Sunday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday.