Tanum

As of June 2026, Strömstad, Tanumshede, Grebbestad have 546 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 3% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Tanum generates kr108K per year. High-performing properties earn kr345K/year, while low-performing properties earn kr59K/year. Despite declining supply, revenue has contracted significantly year-over-year, suggesting demand is weakening faster than hosts are exiting—a sign of softening market conditions. The threefold gap between high and low performers indicates meaningful differentiation exists, though the 30% occupancy rate signals overall market saturation.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Tanum. Average annual revenue is kr108K with 30% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to kr345K/year. The sharp revenue decline despite stable supply suggests weakening demand, indicating a competitive market where property differentiation significantly impacts returns—top performers generate over three times average revenue.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Tanum is 30%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of kr1K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of kr184 per day.

3-bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Tanum, with annual revenue of kr138K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Tanum market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Tanum area. Strömstad: Lenient. No specific STR permits required beyond standard business registration. Must follow general housing/tax rules. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely. Tanumshede: Lenient. No dedicated STR licensing system. Standard commercial registration if frequent rentals. Minimal enforcement, common in tourist areas. Grebbestad: Lenient. No special STR permits needed. General business rules apply for commercial operations. Light enforcement, popular vacation rental destination. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Tanum Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 25%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The significant performance gap between average revenue ($107,954) and high-performing properties ($345,295) suggests substantial variation in property performance, while the 30% occupancy rate reflects constrained demand relative to available inventory.

Launch around April, 2-3 months before peak summer season (July peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 14% 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 Tanum listings include: Kitchen (90%), Heating (80%), Tv (74%), Bbq (65%), Balcony (65%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Ev Charger, Gym, Tv, with Ev Charger properties earning approximately 71% more (kr559K/year vs kr326K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Tanum over the last 12 months: May: kr5K, June: kr9K, July: kr14K, August: kr10K, September: kr5K, October: kr4K, November: kr3K, December: kr4K, January: kr2K, February: kr2K, March: kr3K, April: kr6K. 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 Tanum is kr1K, up 26% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average kr970/night, 2-bedroom properties average kr1K/night, 3-bedroom properties average kr2K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average kr2K/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in May.

Guests in Tanum book an average of 32 days in advance, down 26% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 30 days, 2-bedroom: 32 days, 3-bedroom: 33 days, 4+ bedroom: 35 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Tanum Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 3%, revenue per listing decreased 25%, occupancy fell 15%, average nightly rates increased 26%, and lead time decreased 26%. Despite rate increases, the combination of falling occupancy and shortened booking windows suggests weakening demand relative to supply constraints, while the wide gap between average ($107,954) and top-performing listings ($345,295) indicates highly uneven market conditions.

In Tanum, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 13% higher occupancy than weekdays.