Bottom line
Paris edges ahead of London on higher occupancy (42% vs 28%), stronger RevPAR ($39.1 vs $28.45).
Head-to-head metrics
| London | Paris | |
|---|---|---|
| Median occupancy | 28% | 42% |
| Median daily rate | $163.83 | $143.64 |
| Median RevPAR | $28.45 | $39.1 |
| Active listings | 48,261 | 45,137 |
| YoY occupancy | +12.7 pts | +25.6 pts |
| YoY daily rate | +2.4% | -13.6% |
| Regulation risk | medium | high |
| Annual night cap | 90 | 120 |
| License required | No | Yes |
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