Side-by-side comparison

Lyon vs Paris: which is better for Airbnb investment?

We compare the France short-term rental markets across occupancy, daily rate, RevPAR, year-over-year trend, and regulation.

Bottom line

Paris edges ahead of Lyon on higher occupancy (42% vs 36%), stronger RevPAR ($39.1 vs $19.22).

Head-to-head metrics

 LyonParis
Median occupancy36%42%
Median daily rate$83.16$143.64
Median RevPAR$19.22$39.1
Active listings4,79745,137
YoY occupancy+4.8 pts+25.6 pts
YoY daily rate-3.7%-13.6%
Regulation riskhigh
Annual night capNone120
License requiredNoYes

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Market guide
Airbnb in Lyon
Occupancy, ADR, neighborhoods, regulation
Market guide
Airbnb in Paris
Occupancy, ADR, neighborhoods, regulation
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