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Airbnb in Lyon: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

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

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
36%
+4.8 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$83.16
-3.7% YoY
Active listings
4,797
9,647 total
Revenue per available night
$19.22

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Lyon short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 4.8 points, while the median daily rate is down 3.7 percent.

Lyon — occupancy over time 18% 3y ago 2022-09 18% 2y ago 2023-09 31% 1y ago 2024-09 36% Now 2025-09

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 17.9 points lower. Two years ago, 17.9 points lower.

When Lyon Airbnbs perform best

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

Lyon — monthly occupancy 65% 64% 65% 68% 68% 71% 74% 73% 77% 71% 64% 65% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Lyon compares to France

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

Occupancy vs national
+0 pts vs national
National median: 36%
Daily rate vs national
+0% vs national
National median: $83.2

What kind of Airbnbs are in Lyon?

Of the 4,797 active operating listings, 84.4% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 36.5% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
Studio
1 BR
2 BR
Studio: 11%1 BR: 62.1%2 BR: 18.9%3 BR: 5.9%4+ BR: 2.2%

Top neighborhoods in Lyon

The 9 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
2e Arrondissement61136%$29.27+3.1 pts YoY
1er Arrondissement73030%$25.27-2.9 pts YoY
6e Arrondissement42439%$23.54+6.1 pts YoY
5e Arrondissement50336%$20.95+4.8 pts YoY
3e Arrondissement83536%$18.14+4.8 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Lyon?
Active Airbnb listings in Lyon run at ~36% occupancy (up 4.8 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Lyon?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Lyon is approximately $83.16, down 3.7% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Lyon?
There are approximately 4,797 active short-term rental listings in Lyon (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Lyon?
Compared to a year ago, Lyon short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +4.8 pts, daily rate -3.7%. 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=2,836, ADR n=4,122.