Karlstad
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Overview
Annual Rev
kr140.2k
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
kr1,263
12 mo avg
↑23%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
kr250
12 mo avg
↓27%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Karlstad 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +kr 460,880 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 2••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 kr 4••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 1••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 kr 3••••• | 🔒 kr 1••••• |
| TV | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 1••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 kr 3••••• | 🔒 kr 1••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +kr 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 4••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 1••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 kr 3••••• | 🔒 kr 1••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 9•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 2••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 8•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 2••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 3••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 3••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 kr 2••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
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
3 bedrooms (8.2 nights)
1 bedroom (7.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (7.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (7.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (SEK 130)
3 bedrooms (SEK 80)
2 bedrooms (SEK 67)
1 bedroom (SEK 36)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (58%)
Independent hosts (42%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Karlstad market averaged 617 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 6% from a year earlier and up 65% over two years.
An average Karlstad listing earns kr107K/year. High-performing listings earn kr250K, while low-performing listings earn kr52K.
Average occupancy in Karlstad is 29%, producing RevPAR of kr197 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Karlstad, at kr160K.
Rules vary across Karlstad. Karlstad: Moderate. No specific STR regulations beyond standard rental rules. Second-home rental allowed but subject to tax reporting. Light enforcement, mostly complaint-driven. Örebro: Moderate. Must follow general rental laws, tax registration required. No specific STR permits. Enforcement focuses on tax compliance and neighbor complaints rather than proactive monitoring. Kristinehamn: Lenient. Minimal STR-specific rules, standard rental regulations apply. Tax reporting required. Very light enforcement, hosts operate freely with little oversight. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Karlstad Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 14%, 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 (98%), Heating (93%), Kitchen (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+95%), Washing Machine (+53%), Bbq (+52%).
Average daily rate in Karlstad is kr1K, up 34% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Karlstad book an average of 33 days in advance, down 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 days for 1-bedroom listings to 37 days for 4+ 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 11% higher than weekday occupancy.