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Airbnb in Bordeaux: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 310 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

Bordeaux short-term rental market data, neighbourhood breakdown, and regulation summary.

At a glance
Median occupancy
30%
+8.6 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$82.08
-7.3% YoY
Active listings
6,866
12,252 total
Revenue per available night
$15.12

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Bordeaux short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 8.6 points, while the median daily rate is down 7.3 percent.

Bordeaux — occupancy over time 15% 2y ago 2023-09 21% 1y ago 2024-09 30% Now 2025-09

Looking further back: Two years ago, 15.2 points lower.

When Bordeaux Airbnbs perform best

Monthly occupancy data shows the seasonal rhythm of the Bordeaux short-term rental market. Use this to plan dynamic pricing, target peak demand, and avoid lulls.

Bordeaux — monthly occupancy 57% 56% 58% 60% 60% 63% 66% 66% 71% 64% 58% 57% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Bordeaux compares to France

Benchmarked against 3 other France markets we track, Bordeaux's metrics tell a clear story.

Occupancy vs national
-6 pts vs national
National median: 36%
Daily rate vs national
-1.3% vs national
National median: $83.2

What kind of Airbnbs are in Bordeaux?

Of the 6,866 active operating listings, 81.6% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 39.4% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 7.8%1 BR: 54.1%2 BR: 18.9%3 BR: 11.6%4+ BR: 7.7%

Top neighborhoods in Bordeaux

The 62 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Cap de Bos932%$31.54-28 pts YoY
Casino48%$23.65-80.8 pts YoY
Chartrons - Grand Parc - Jardin Public54836%$22.68+14.6 pts YoY
Centre ville (Bordeaux)1,00636%$22.36+11.3 pts YoY
Saint-Vincent-de-Paul1148%$19.55+36.5 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Bordeaux?
Active Airbnb listings in Bordeaux run at ~30% occupancy (up 8.6 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Bordeaux?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Bordeaux is approximately $82.08, down 7.3% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Bordeaux?
There are approximately 6,866 active short-term rental listings in Bordeaux (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Bordeaux?
Compared to a year ago, Bordeaux short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +8.6 pts, daily rate -7.3%. Underlying data comes from the latest Inside Airbnb snapshot vs the closest archive ~12 months prior.

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Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2025-09 snapshot, filtered to active listings (those with at least one booking in the last 12 months). Year-over-year deltas compare against the closest archived snapshot ~12 months prior. Sample sizes: occupancy n=4,673, ADR n=5,780.