Vaud Airbnb: 24% occupancy (+12.5 pts YoY)

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 266 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance

Median occupancy

24%

+12.5 pts YoY

Median daily rate

$131.04

+0.4% YoY

Active listings

2,831

5,486 total

Revenue per available night

$14.56

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Vaud short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 12.5 points, while the median daily rate is up 0.4 percent.

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 13 points lower. Two years ago, 14.1 points lower.

When Vaud Airbnbs perform best

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

What kind of Airbnbs are in Vaud?

Of the 2,831 active operating listings, 76.5% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 35.7% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings

1 BR

2 BR

3 BR

Studio: 5.8%1 BR: 53.9%2 BR: 21.3%3 BR: 11.7%4+ BR: 7.4%

Top neighborhoods in Vaud

The 246 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

Neighborhood	Listings	Occupancy	RevPAR	YoY
Saint-Saphorin (Lavaux)	2	—	$154.67	—
Corseaux	4	27%	$143.14	+20.4 pts YoY
Jorat-Menthue	5	18%	$60.37	-33.8 pts YoY
Belmont-sur-Yverdon	3	54%	$59.47	+31 pts YoY
Jorat-Mézières	2	96%	$56.22	—

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Vaud?

Active Airbnb listings in Vaud run at ~24% occupancy (up 12.5 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.

What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Vaud?

The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Vaud is approximately $131.04, up 0.4% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.

How many active Airbnb listings are in Vaud?

There are approximately 2,831 active short-term rental listings in Vaud (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).

Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Vaud?

Compared to a year ago, Vaud short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +12.5 pts, daily rate +0.4%. 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 2025-11 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=2,224, ADR n=2,568.

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