Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Cologne, Germany — Data & Trends 2025

Curious about the performance of short-term rentals in Cologne, Germany🇩🇪? Over the last year, the average occupancy rate was 55% with an ADR (Average Daily Rate) of 123€ / $112. During the period 2024-10 to 2025-09, hosts earned on average 1,629€ / $1,481 per month. This data reflects 272 analyzed listings in the city, last updated on 2025-10-08T16:24:00.

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Market summary in Cologne

💰Avg. Monthly Revenue

1,629€ / $1,481

📈YoY Revenue Change

-5%

🏨Occupancy Rate

55%

💵Average Daily Rate (ADR)

123€ / $112

📊Seasonality Index

41%

🌟Best Months

December, September

📉Worst Months

January, February

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Data from 2024-10 to 2025-09. Last updated on 2025-10-08T16:24:00.

Airbnb occupancy forecast in Cologne (next 90 days)

Date Expected Occupancy in Cologne Median ADR
29 Oct, Wed
71%
30 Oct, Thu
78%
31 Oct, Fri
76%
1 Nov, Sat
74%
2 Nov, Sun
57%
3 Nov, Mon
39%
4 Nov, Tue
33%
5 Nov, Wed
47%
6 Nov, Thu
63%
7 Nov, Fri
64%
8 Nov, Sat
66%
9 Nov, Sun
66%
10 Nov, Mon
74%
11 Nov, Tue
68%
12 Nov, Wed
48%
13 Nov, Thu
65%
14 Nov, Fri
71%
15 Nov, Sat
73%
16 Nov, Sun
54%
17 Nov, Mon
53%
18 Nov, Tue
54%
19 Nov, Wed
64%
20 Nov, Thu
81%
21 Nov, Fri
86%
22 Nov, Sat
87%
23 Nov, Sun
60%
24 Nov, Mon
55%
25 Nov, Tue
58%
26 Nov, Wed
70%
27 Nov, Thu
87%
28 Nov, Fri
92%
29 Nov, Sat
93%
30 Nov, Sun
65%
1 Dec, Mon
69%
2 Dec, Tue
65%
3 Dec, Wed
71%
4 Dec, Thu
90%
5 Dec, Fri
94%
6 Dec, Sat
96%
7 Dec, Sun
72%
8 Dec, Mon
66%
9 Dec, Tue
62%
10 Dec, Wed
72%
11 Dec, Thu
90%
12 Dec, Fri
96%
13 Dec, Sat
96%
14 Dec, Sun
67%
15 Dec, Mon
65%
16 Dec, Tue
55%
17 Dec, Wed
67%
18 Dec, Thu
85%
19 Dec, Fri
93%
20 Dec, Sat
96%
21 Dec, Sun
80%
22 Dec, Mon
84%
23 Dec, Tue
72%
24 Dec, Wed
75%
25 Dec, Thu
79%
26 Dec, Fri
83%
27 Dec, Sat
83%
28 Dec, Sun
81%
29 Dec, Mon
85%
30 Dec, Tue
87%
31 Dec, Wed
90%
1 Jan, Thu
72%
2 Jan, Fri
56%
3 Jan, Sat
57%
4 Jan, Sun
68%
5 Jan, Mon
42%
6 Jan, Tue
42%
7 Jan, Wed
44%
8 Jan, Thu
48%
9 Jan, Fri
46%
10 Jan, Sat
50%
11 Jan, Sun
38%
12 Jan, Mon
34%
13 Jan, Tue
40%
14 Jan, Wed
44%
15 Jan, Thu
56%
16 Jan, Fri
59%
17 Jan, Sat
59%
18 Jan, Sun
33%
19 Jan, Mon
38%
20 Jan, Tue
43%
21 Jan, Wed
47%
22 Jan, Thu
54%
23 Jan, Fri
56%
24 Jan, Sat
57%
25 Jan, Sun
55%
26 Jan, Mon
48%
27 Jan, Tue
46%
Last updated: Oct 29, 2025 (7.93)

These figures reflect real-time demand in Cologne, helping you plan and price strategically.

Historical Airbnb occupancy in Cologne (last 24 months)

% Occupancy Chart
Monthly Occupancy
Month Occupancy (%) Previous
year (%)
Oct 2024 60.4% 62.2%
Nov 2024 58.7% 55.7%
Dec 2024 65.3% 64.9%
Jan 2025 40.9% 52.9%
Feb 2025 54.9% 56.4%
Mar 2025 55.2% 61.1%
Apr 2025 55.6% 55.9%
May 2025 60.5% 58.4%
Jun 2025 59.0% 72.2%
Jul 2025 56.9% 54.8%
Aug 2025 63.6% 63.7%
Sep 2025 56.5% 54.0%

📌 Historical trends reveal seasonal highs such as December, September – plan accordingly.

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Frequently asked questions about Airbnb occupancy in Cologne

What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Cologne and what does it mean for hosts?

The average occupancy rate in Cologne is 55%, based on 2024-10 to 2025-09. Compare your listing using our Airbnb Analyzer.

What are the most effective strategies to increase occupancy in Cologne?

Combine dynamic pricing, flexible calendars and listing optimization. List across multiple OTAs and track KPIs weekly. Our Dynamic Pricing automates updates and captures demand spikes.

When is the best season to rent out in Cologne and how do I maximize it?

The most profitable month is December, September. Raise rates progressively, set minimum stays and align cancellations to risk. Delegate to our Revenue Management for daily adjustments.

When is low season in Cologne and how can I stay profitable?

Use length-of-stay discounts, value-add packages and target digital nomads/corporate. Drive visibility and iterate via Market Insights.

What is ADR and what is the average rate in Cologne?

The ADR in Cologne is 123€ / $112. Improve it without harming occupancy to lift RevPAR. Strengthen your value proposition and sync pricing to demand. Find windows with Market Insights.

Is it profitable to invest in an Airbnb in Cologne in 2025?

With 55%% occupancy and 123€ / $112 ADR, Cologne shows potential. Start with Airbnb Analyzer and complement with Market Insights.

How do events and festivals impact occupancy in Cologne?

Map trade shows, sports and cultural events; raise rates progressively and adjust minimum stays/cancellations. Our Dynamic Pricing bakes these peaks into the model.

What types of listings are most in demand in Cologne?

Well-connected locations, workspaces, insulation and consistent reviews win more bookings. See guides on our blog.

Which booking platforms work best in Cologne besides Airbnb?

Airbnb and Booking.com dominate; Vrbo, Expedia and local channels add value. Scale safely with a Channel Manager.

How can I improve mid-week occupancy in Cologne?

Run Mon–Thu rates, build corporate packages, highlight workspace & internet speed. Offer early-bird and flexible minimum stays.

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