Linköping

As of June 2026, Linköping, Norrköping, Vadstena have 281 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 10% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Linköping generates kr102K per year. High-performing properties earn kr235K/year, while low-performing properties earn kr46K/year. Despite declining supply year-over-year, total revenue has contracted more sharply, indicating demand is eroding faster than inventory is leaving the market. The wide performance gap suggests a bifurcated market where differentiation significantly impacts returns.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Linköping. Average annual revenue is kr102K with 30% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to kr235K/year. Despite year-over-year revenue decline, the market shows stable supply levels, indicating reduced competition rather than oversaturation. The significant gap between average and high performers suggests differentiation opportunities exist for hosts who can capture premium positioning.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Linköping is 30%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of kr1K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of kr178 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Linköping, with annual revenue of kr221K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Linköping market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Linköping area. Linköping: Moderate. Permit required from municipality for subletting over 9 months total or continuous periods over 2 months. Owner-occupancy preference. Standard Swedish enforcement through housing companies and neighbor complaints. Norrköping: Moderate. Municipal permit needed for subletting, similar rules to Linköping. Owner must justify need. Moderate enforcement via housing associations and complaint-driven investigations. Vadstena: Lenient. Small town with tourism focus. Standard Swedish subletting rules apply but minimal enforcement. Limited rental density concerns given size. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Linköping Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 22%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The significant gap between average revenue ($102,069) and top performers ($235,497) suggests substantial performance variation, reflecting a competitive market where differentiation drives outsized returns for leading properties.

Launch around April, 2-3 months before peak summer season (July peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -46% 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 Linköping listings include: Kitchen (94%), Heating (84%), Tv (71%), Bbq (57%), Washing Machine (55%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Hot Tub, Pets Allowed, Bbq, with Hot Tub properties earning approximately 159% more (kr569K/year vs kr220K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Linköping over the last 12 months: May: kr5K, June: kr7K, July: kr8K, August: kr7K, September: kr5K, October: kr5K, November: kr5K, December: kr5K, January: kr3K, February: kr3K, March: kr5K, April: kr7K. 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 Linköping is kr1K, up 35% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average kr897/night, 2-bedroom properties average kr1K/night, 3-bedroom properties average kr2K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average kr3K/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in May.

Guests in Linköping book an average of 30 days in advance, down 20% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 27 days, 2-bedroom: 28 days, 3-bedroom: 34 days, 4+ bedroom: 42 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Linköping Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 10%, revenue per listing decreased 22%, occupancy fell 16%, average nightly rates increased 35%, and lead time decreased 20%. The rate increase failing to offset occupancy declines signals weakening demand relative to supply, while the substantial gap between average ($102k) and top-performing listings ($235k) suggests uneven market conditions favoring differentiated properties.

In Linköping, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Sunday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekends show 8% higher occupancy than weekdays.