STR Market Report
Lyon
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France • Short-Term Rental Market
Key Market Metrics
53%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~16 nights booked per month on average
89 €
Median, entire-home
Avg Nightly Rate
Typical price per night charged by whole-home hosts in this market
4,028
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
1 415 €
~16 booked nights / month
Est. Monthly Revenue
Directional gross booking revenue estimate before fees, expenses, and seasonality shifts
Licensed
Permit required — manageable for most operators with proper compliance
Regulatory Risk
Quick Investor Read
Higher-risk setup due to weaker demand, pricing constraints, or regulation. Underwrite conservatively.
Market Dynamics
2 nights
Typical host minimum
Median Min Stay
Most common minimum booking length. Short = weekenders welcome. Long (7+ nights) = weekly guests only.
31%
Hosts with 5+ listings
Pro Host Rate
Significant investor presence — you'll compete with experienced multi-property operators
1.5/mo
Median reviews per month
Booking Velocity
How quickly typical listings earn new reviews — a proxy for how often properties get booked. Higher = stronger demand.
99%
Have a permit on file
Licensed Listings
High compliance rate — regulations are actively enforced here. Budget for permitting before listing.
☀️ Demand Seasonality: Year-round demand
Strong demand across all seasons — minimal seasonal revenue volatility
Market Overview
lyon-france is an emerging short-term rental market with growing demand from tourism, business travel, and outdoor recreation. Detailed editorial content coming soon.
Top STR Neighborhoods
Premium Pricing Pocket
2e Arrondissement
Avg nightly rate: 145 €
Highest Occupancy Pocket
7e Arrondissement
Avg occupancy: 76.3%
Best Balanced Opportunity
7e Arrondissement
Healthy mix of demand, pricing, and listing depth
- 13e Arrondissement
- 21er Arrondissement
- 32e Arrondissement
- 47e Arrondissement
- 55e Arrondissement
Ranked by active listing count (Inside Airbnb data).
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Live Market Analytics
Source: Inside Airbnb · 2026-05-26Listing Locations & Pricing
Listing Types
- Entire Home78.6%
- Private Room20.2%
- Unknown0.9%
- Shared Room0.2%
- Hotel Room0.1%
Takeaway: entire home apt dominates this market snapshot.
Price Distribution (per night)
Takeaway: the highest concentration of listings sits in the $51–100 nightly range.
Occupancy Rate Distribution
Takeaway: most listings cluster around 91–100% occupancy.
Neighbourhood Breakdown (top 9)
| Neighbourhood | Listings ↓ | Avg Price | Occupancy | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3e Arrondissement | 1,658 | 97 € | 69.6% | — |
| 7e Arrondissement | 1,474 | 90 € | 76.3% | — |
| 1er Arrondissement | 1,465 | 108 € | 67.9% | — |
| 2e Arrondissement | 1,195 | 145 € | 65.9% | — |
| 5e Arrondissement | 927 | 113 € | 65.1% | — |
| 6e Arrondissement | 852 | 103 € | 66.7% | — |
| 8e Arrondissement | 748 | 80 € | 65.1% | — |
| 4e Arrondissement | 706 | 103 € | 71% | — |
| 9e Arrondissement | 581 | 86 € | 66.4% | — |
Source: Inside Airbnb. Click column headers to sort.
Analytics derived from Inside Airbnb public datasets. Data reflects the snapshot date above. Not financial advice.
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Investment Score Breakdown
Score formula: Occupancy (max 45 pts) + ADR (max 30 pts) + Regulatory environment (up to 25 pts). Max score: 100.
Challenging market — lower occupancy, rate constraints, or restrictive regulations make Lyon a higher-risk choice for new STR investors.
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