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Airbnb in Geneva: Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 29 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

Geneva Airbnb: 9.9% occupancy (-3.3 pts YoY), ~£139 median daily rate, 1,359 active listings. Seasonality, top neighbourhoods by revenue and what an…

At a glance
Median occupancy
9.9%
-3.3 pts YoY
Median daily rate
£139
+41.7% YoY
Active listings
1,359
2,538 total
Revenue per available night
£16

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 down 3.3 points, while the median daily rate is up 41.7 percent.

Geneva — occupancy over time 13% 3y ago 2023-09 20% 2y ago 2024-09 13% 1y ago 2025-09 10% Now 2026-09

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 3.3 points higher. Two years ago, 9.8 points higher.

When Geneva Airbnbs perform best

Occupancy in Geneva peaks in September at 67% and bottoms out in February at 49%, a 18-point swing across the year. Price the peak, defend the shoulder months with minimum-stay rules, and budget the trough as empty.

Geneva — monthly occupancy 51% 49% 50% 60% 58% 59% 63% 63% 67% 61% 52% 50% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%
Geneva Airbnb occupancy and median nightly rate by month
MonthOccupancyMedian nightly rate
January51%—
February49%—
March50%—
April60%—
May58%—
June59%—
July63%—
August63%—
September67%—
October61%—
November52%—
December50%—

Looking ahead, 54% of the next 30 nights are already booked across the market, 52% of the next 60 and 52% of the next 90 (as of 2026-10-18).

What kind of Airbnbs are in Geneva?

Of the 1,359 active operating listings, 70.6% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 25.9% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
Studio
1 BR
2 BR
Studio: 10.8%1 BR: 70.5%2 BR: 12.3%3 BR: 3.9%4+ BR: 2.5%

Top neighborhoods in Geneva

The 42 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the 10 strongest by median annual revenue per listing, led by Presinge at £18,778 a year.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyAnnual revenueRevPARYoY
Presinge231.2%£18,778£51-18.1 pts YoY
Cologny85.8%£10,811£30-0.8 pts YoY
Genthod25.2%£8,190£22+1.4 pts YoY
Commune de Genève96213.2%£8,018£22-1.6 pts YoY
Vandoeuvres221.4%£7,547£21+19.8 pts YoY
Puplinge13.3%£6,647£18—
Pregny-Chambésy810.5%£6,324£17+5 pts YoY
Hermance26.3%£6,221£17-2.8 pts YoY
Chêne-Bourg59.9%£5,848£16+5 pts YoY
Collonge-Bellerive136.6%£5,671£16-5.5 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Geneva?
Active Airbnb listings in Geneva run at ~9.9% occupancy (down 3.3 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 £139, up 41.7% 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 1,359 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 -3.3 pts, daily rate +41.7%. 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 2026-09 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=1,359, ADR n=1,144.