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Airbnb in Dublin: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 312 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb + Government registry

Dublin Airbnb market: 30% occupancy (-1.2pts YoY), ~$142.56 ADR. Regulation: Inside Rent Pressure Zones (covering all of Dublin), non-primary-residence STR requires planning permission. Primary res

At a glance
Median occupancy
30%
-1.2 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$142.56
-5.7% YoY
Active listings
4,990
6,945 total
Revenue per available night
$34.24

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Dublin short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is down 1.2 points, while the median daily rate is down 5.7 percent.

Dublin — occupancy over time 31% 1y ago 2024-09 30% Now 2025-09

When Dublin Airbnbs perform best

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

Dublin — monthly occupancy 55% 54% 59% 61% 61% 66% 71% 70% 77% 64% 53% 55% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

License & regulation

Risk: highLicense requiredRegistration required90-night annual cap

Inside Rent Pressure Zones (covering all of Dublin), non-primary-residence STR requires planning permission. Primary residences are limited to 90 nights/year. The Short-Term Tourist Letting Register (since 2024) requires every listing to display a registration number.

Worst case
Council enforcement has historically been weak but is tightening — properties without planning permission face revenue-to-zero risk.

Source: https://www.failteireland.ie/Footer/Industry-Standards/Short-Term-Tourist-Lettings/

What kind of Airbnbs are in Dublin?

Of the 4,990 active operating listings, 57% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 35.4% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 1.9%1 BR: 58.6%2 BR: 24.5%3 BR: 9.1%4+ BR: 5.8%

Top neighborhoods in Dublin

The 4 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Dublin City3,55730%$42.01-7.8 pts YoY
Fingal60130%$25.06+5.3 pts YoY
Dn Laoghaire-Rathdown52228%$21.28+3.3 pts YoY
South Dublin31028%$13.5+13.2 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a license to run an Airbnb in Dublin?
Dublin does not require a license, but hosts must register their short-term rental with the city.
How many nights can I rent my Airbnb in Dublin?
Dublin caps short-term rentals at 90 nights per year for entire homes.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Dublin?
Active Airbnb listings in Dublin run at ~30% occupancy (down 1.2 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Dublin?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Dublin is approximately $142.56, down 5.7% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Dublin?
There are approximately 4,990 active short-term rental listings in Dublin (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Dublin?
Compared to a year ago, Dublin short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy -1.2 pts, daily rate -5.7%. 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=2,935, ADR n=4,010.