Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Nice, France, Data & Trends 2026
Curious about the performance of short-term rentals in Nice, France? Over the last year, the average occupancy rate was 66% with an ADR (Average Daily Rate) of 127€. Hosts earned on average 2332€ per month.
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Market summary in Nice
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Avg. Monthly Revenue
2332€
$2122 USD
YoY Revenue Change
0%
vs. previous year
Occupancy Rate
66%
~20 days/month
Average Daily Rate
127€
$116 USD
Seasonality Index
107%
demand variation
Best Months
August, July
peak season
Worst Months
January, December
low season
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What Nice's occupancy and ADR actually mean
Nice runs a 66% average occupancy across about 239 booked nights a year, five points above France's 61% national average and a solid figure for a deep, 442-listing market. Its 125 euro average daily rate is the highest in this batch, reflecting the Riviera's premium positioning, and produces average monthly revenue of 2,307 euros (about 2,097 dollars) per listing, the second-highest here. Revenue dipped a marginal 1% year on year, essentially flat.
The standout figure is the 108% seasonality index, the steepest swing in this group, confirming a demand profile heavily concentrated in summer rather than spread across the year. Read together, the numbers describe a high-value but highly seasonal market: strong rates and occupancy in season, premium ADR, but a steep winter trough that defines the annual economics. Success here depends less on raising the summer peak than on managing the deep off-season.
Monthly Airbnb occupancy in Nice
Average occupancy rate by month in Nice, compared with the same month a year earlier.
| Month | Occupancy | Prior year |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 77.8% | 79.5% |
| Aug 2025 | 83% | 83.4% |
| Sep 2025 | 80% | 80% |
| Oct 2025 | 63.4% | 65.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.9% | 51% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.9% | 60% |
| Jan 2026 | 47% | 47.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 65% | 67.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 62.1% | 63.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 73% | 78.6% |
| May 2026 | 78.4% | 77.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 76.6% | 78.1% |
Historical Airbnb occupancy in Nice (last 12 months)
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Airbnb occupancy forecast in Nice (next 90 days)
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Why people book Airbnbs in Nice
Nice is the capital of the French Riviera and one of Europe's most established leisure-tourism markets, so short-term rental demand is dominated by holiday and weekend travellers. The Promenade des Anglais sweeping along the Baie des Anges, the pastel-and-ochre lanes of Vieux Nice, the Cours Saleya flower market and the city's role as the springboard to Monaco, Cannes, Antibes and the Côte d'Azur all pull a heavy international crowd. Nice Côte d'Azur airport, the third-busiest in France, feeds direct traffic from across Europe and beyond.
On top of beach and culture tourism, the city hosts a major business and events calendar, including the Carnaval de Nice and its flower battles each February and a steady stream of conferences and nearby Riviera events such as the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix that spill demand into Nice's larger accommodation base. With around 442 active listings tracked, this is a deep, competitive market where location near the sea and the old town drives both occupancy and rate.
When Airbnb demand peaks in Nice
Nice is a sharply seasonal Riviera market, with a seasonality index of 108%, the most pronounced swing among the cities in this batch. The peak months are August and July, when occupancy reaches around 83% and 78%, fuelled by the Mediterranean beach season and the flood of summer holidaymakers along the Promenade des Anglais. The softest months are January and December, the quiet heart of winter when leisure demand on the coast falls away.
The monthly series shows a strong, broad high season: from April through September occupancy mostly sits in the high 70s to low 80s, with September holding near 80% as the shoulder stays warm. The drop is steep afterwards, with November and January falling to the high 40s. February gets a lift from the Carnaval de Nice. For operators, the pattern rewards aggressive summer pricing, a long defensible shoulder from spring into early autumn, and a deliberate strategy, whether longer stays or sharp discounts, to manage the deep mid-winter trough.
Best neighbourhoods for short-term rentals in Nice
Vieux Nice (the old town), with its narrow lanes, the Cours Saleya market and walkable access to the Promenade, is the highest-converting tourist stock and commands premium rates for short stays. The Carré d'Or and the area around the Promenade des Anglais and Jardin Albert I offer upscale seafront positioning prized by leisure guests.
The Musiciens quarter, just inland from the seafront, blends Belle Époque apartments with easy access to the centre and station, suiting both couples and longer stays. Cimiez, the elegant hillside district with its Roman ruins and museums, draws quieter, higher-end demand, while the Port (Lympia) area near the marina is increasingly popular for its restaurants and proximity to the old town. Across all of them, Nice's change-of-use rules mean a unit's regulatory status matters as much as its address.
Short-term rental rules in Nice
Nice has become one of France's stricter short-term rental markets. Hosts must register their property with the city and display the resulting registration number on every listing. For a primary residence, letting was capped at 120 days per year and, following changes effective from 1 January 2026, that ceiling was lowered to 90 days per year in Nice.
For a property that is not the host's primary residence, or that exceeds the annual cap, a change-of-use authorisation (autorisation de changement d'usage) from the Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur is required. Reflecting tightening policy, the Metropolitan Council adopted new rules introducing sector-based quotas, with applications accepted only during a defined annual window. Because the regime is actively evolving and quota-limited, anyone entering this market should confirm the current registration, day-cap and change-of-use requirements directly with the Métropole and the Mairie de Nice before committing to a unit.
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Frequently asked questions about Airbnb occupancy in Nice
Nice averaged about 66% occupancy over the analysis period, roughly 239 booked nights a year. That is five points above France's 61% national average and solid for a deep, competitive Riviera market of around 442 listings. Demand is sharply seasonal, peaking near 83% in August, so the annual figure blends busy summers with quiet winters.
August and July are the peak months, with occupancy around 83% and 78%, driven by the Mediterranean beach season. April through September is a strong, broad high season mostly in the high 70s to low 80s, while January and December fall to the high 40s. February gets a lift from the Carnaval de Nice. With a 108% seasonality index, price aggressively in summer and plan deliberately for the deep winter trough.
Yes. You must register with the city and show the registration number on every listing. A primary residence faces an annual cap, lowered to 90 days in Nice from 1 January 2026. A non-primary residence or one exceeding the cap needs a change-of-use authorisation from the Métropole, now subject to sector quotas and a narrow yearly application window. Confirm the current rules with the Métropole and Mairie before committing.
Vieux Nice, with the Cours Saleya market and walkable Promenade access, converts best and commands premium short-stay rates. The Carré d'Or and seafront near the Promenade des Anglais offer upscale positioning; the Musiciens quarter blends Belle Époque charm with central access; Cimiez and the Port (Lympia) draw quieter, higher-end demand. Given the change-of-use rules, a unit's regulatory status matters as much as its address.