Karlstad
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Annual revenue (actual)
kr144k
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
35%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
kr1,295
12 mo avg
↑26%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
kr266
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Karlstad 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +kr 398,609 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 4••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 9•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 2••••• | 🔒 kr 1••••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 8•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 2••••• | 🔒 kr 1••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 6•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 2••••• | 🔒 kr 1••••• |
| TV | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 2••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 2••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 2••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 2••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 2••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 2••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
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 (8.9 nights)
1 bedroom (7.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (7.0 nights)
Studio (7.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (SEK 143)
3 bedrooms (SEK 79)
2 bedrooms (SEK 63)
Studio (SEK 38)
1 bedroom (SEK 35)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (79%)
Professionally managed (21%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Karlstad market averaged 631 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 68% over two years.
An average Karlstad listing earns kr108K/year. High-performing listings earn kr256K, while low-performing listings earn kr53K.
Average occupancy in Karlstad is 29%, producing RevPAR of kr203 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Karlstad, at kr165K.
Rules vary across Karlstad. Karlstad: Moderate. No specific STR permits required, but general rental rules apply. Must follow tax and safety regulations. Limited active enforcement, hosts operate relatively freely. Örebro: Moderate. No dedicated STR licensing, standard rental and tax laws apply. Owner-occupancy not mandated. Enforcement is complaint-driven rather than proactive. Kristinehamn: Lenient. Minimal STR-specific regulations, basic tax compliance expected. No permit system or occupancy restrictions. Very light enforcement, hosts operate with few constraints. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Karlstad Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 24%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in January and March.
The most common amenities are Parking (97%), Heating (92%), Kitchen (91%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+77%), Bbq (+50%), Washing Machine (+42%).
Average daily rate in Karlstad is kr1K, up 33% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in March.
Guests in Karlstad book an average of 34 days in advance, down 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 days for 1-bedroom listings to 37 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 12% higher than weekday occupancy.
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