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Airbnb in Geneva: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 300 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
30%
+10.3 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$120.96
-2.7% YoY
Active listings
1,415
2,719 total
Revenue per available night
$17.47

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Geneva short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 10.3 points, while the median daily rate is down 2.7 percent.

Geneva — occupancy over time 12% 3y ago 2022-09 13% 2y ago 2023-09 20% 1y ago 2024-09 30% Now 2025-09

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 18.5 points lower. Two years ago, 16.8 points lower.

When Geneva Airbnbs perform best

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

Geneva — monthly occupancy 53% 53% 53% 59% 58% 59% 65% 64% 65% 61% 53% 51% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

What kind of Airbnbs are in Geneva?

Of the 1,415 active operating listings, 69.1% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 31.7% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
Studio
1 BR
2 BR
Studio: 8.4%1 BR: 70.8%2 BR: 15%3 BR: 4.3%4+ BR: 1.5%

Top neighborhoods in Geneva

The 41 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Presinge1—$54.66—
Cologny520%$35.84+12.6 pts YoY
Corsier239%$34.83+35.7 pts YoY
Collonge-Bellerive1040%$27.33+27.7 pts YoY
Hermance233%$24.08+26.4 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Geneva?
Active Airbnb listings in Geneva run at ~30% occupancy (up 10.3 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Geneva?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Geneva is approximately $120.96, down 2.7% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Geneva?
There are approximately 1,415 active short-term rental listings in Geneva (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Geneva?
Compared to a year ago, Geneva short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +10.3 pts, daily rate -2.7%. 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=1,005, ADR n=1,234.