Exclusive home in Bokrijk for max. 12 people. Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.94 - Revenue
- €113,078
- Occupancy
- 47.7%
- Daily rate
- €638
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Genk brought in €16,158 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 27% less than the Limburg average of €22,208.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Limburg average. Listings averaged €139 a night and were booked on 37% of available nights, against €200 and 40% for the Limburg average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in February, usually the slowest. With only 48 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 48 active listings, Genk is the sixth-largest of 23 Limburg markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 44% while the number of active listings grew 45%.
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Gross bookings per Genk listing averaged €16,158 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Limburg average: €22,208), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Genk listing brings in €2,260 in August, its best month, and €1,160 in February, its slowest. July runs within 1% of August, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 32% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 4.4 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
August earns about twice what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €1,690. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
August 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in July 2026 and bookings in November 2025, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | €1,580 | 38.7% | €123 | €53 | 56 days | 4 nights |
| Oct 2025 | €1,812 | 38.9% | €122 | €58 | 60 days | 2.4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | €1,868 | 51.8% | €122 | €62 | 49 days | 8.4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | €2,237 | 44.5% | €126 | €72 | 42 days | 2.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | €1,618 | 38.4% | €122 | €52 | 35 days | 3.6 nights |
| Feb 2026 | €1,243 | 30.5% | €120 | €44 | 54 days | 2.5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | €1,584 | 32.8% | €123 | €51 | 44 days | 3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | €1,900 | 36.1% | €125 | €63 | 41 days | 3.3 nights |
| May 2026 | €2,126 | 41.1% | €148 | €69 | 69 days | 2.5 nights |
| Jun 2026 | €2,163 | 44.3% | €150 | €72 | 69 days | 3.4 nights |
| Jul 2026 | €2,549 | 45.9% | €155 | €82 | 67 days | 3 nights |
| Aug 2026 | €2,564 | 45.7% | €152 | €83 | 90 days | 2.7 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Genk home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Genk Airbnb took in €16,158 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about €960 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about €1,770 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the €960 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about €1,040 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about €830 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | €15,198 | €27,890 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay6% of Genk bookings | €960 | €1,760 |
| Gross bookings | €16,158 | €29,650 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 69% of Genk listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −€1,870 | −€3,440 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; €0 if you clean yourself | −€960 | −€1,760 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −€810 | −€1,480 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −€320 | −€590 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −€480 | −€890 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −€160 | −€160 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −€80 | −€80 |
| Management€0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | €0 | €0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | €0 | €0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | €0 | €0 |
| Total running costsAbout 23% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −€4,680 | −€8,400 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | €11,478about €960 a month | €21,250about €1,770 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Genk's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Genk home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about €2,470 a month, against €1,350 for the average one.
Occupancy
Genk listings were booked on 37% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points below the Limburg average (40%) and 5 points below the Belgium average (42%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 52% in November and falls to 34% in January.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.5 times as often as the bottom quarter.
November is usually the busiest month in Genk, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Genk, known as ADR (average daily rate), was €139 over the past year, about 31% below the Limburg average of €200 and about 21% below the Belgium average of €175. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about €140 and bottom out in September at about €110.
The top 10% charge about 2.7 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 27% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €124. The 12-month ADR of €139 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Genk it averaged €56 over the past year, from about €41 in a typical January to about €73 in a typical August.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
August RevPAR is about 1.8 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €55.
Seasonality
With only 48 active listings, the monthly pattern in Genk is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in August and bottom out in February.
Average revenue by month in Genk
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, €1,750.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | €1,270 |
| February | €1,160 |
| March | €1,450 |
| April | €1,610 |
| May | €1,900 |
| June | €1,820 |
| July | €2,250 |
| August | €2,260 |
| September | €1,420 |
| October | €1,810 |
| November | €1,870 |
| December | €2,120 |
Guests book Genk stays 53 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 91 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 38 days. A typical August booking is made in mid-May.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 53 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 48 active listings in Genk display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Genk.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Genk neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by City Center, C-Mine and Hasselt Road. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| City Center | The heart of Genk with a vibrant atmosphere, cafes, restaurants, and shops. It's a hub for locals and tourists alike, making it a prime location for Airbnb. | C-Mine, Stadshallen, Genk Shopping 1, Labiomista, Park Grensland |
| C-Mine | An innovative cultural site and former mining site turned into a creative district with arts, culture, and events. Attracts visitors interested in cultural experiences. | C-Mine Crib, C-Mine Museum, Mine Experience, Cinema, Theater and events |
| Hasselt Road | A busy thoroughfare connecting Genk to surrounding areas filled with amenities and services. Ideal for guests looking for convenience and accessibility. | Local shopping opportunities, Restaurants and eateries, Transportation links, Nearby parks |
| Lanklaar | A more tranquil suburb of Genk, offering nature and calmness. Suitable for guests looking to escape the city while still being close to it. | Nature parks, Walking and biking trails, Local cafes, Fishing spots |
| Genk Golf | Located near the Genk Golf Club, this area appeals to golf enthusiasts and those seeking recreational activities in nature. | Genk Golf Club, Scenic views, Outdoor sports, Nature trails |
| Z vergunning | A growing area known for its residential appeal and community vibe, attracting families and long-term visitors. Great for hosting families or larger groups. | Community parks, Family-friendly activities, Local markets, Nearby schools |
| Pewijne | A quiet, residential area with scenic surrounds, offering a peaceful retreat. Suitable for guests seeking relaxation and tranquility during their stay. | Green spaces, Quiet neighborhoods, Friendly local shops |
| Genk Station | Close to the train station, making it convenient for travelers and those exploring surrounding cities. Great for short-term stays and business trips. | Public transport access, Nearby restaurants, Shopping centers, Business amenities |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Genk is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 46% of listings, against 54% for entire homes. Houses are the most common property type at 46%, about 1.6 times the share of apartments and condos (29%).
Private rooms are a large share of supply
Genk Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 54.2% | 26 |
| Private room | 45.8% | 22 |
Listings by property type
Genk Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 45.8% | 22 |
| Apartment/Condo | 29.2% | 14 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 16.7% | 8 |
| Others | 6.3% | 3 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 2.1% | 1 |
The most common size among Genk's 25 entire homes with a bedroom count is two bedrooms (11 homes).
Genk entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 8.0% | 2 |
| 1 bedroom | 28.0% | 7 |
| 2 bedrooms | 44.0% | 11 |
| 3 bedrooms | 8.0% | 2 |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.0% | 2 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% | 1 |
Most Genk listings are sized for couples and small families: 77% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 10% take eight or more. Shares are of the 31 listings with a guest capacity on file (65% of the market).
Genk listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 3.2% | 1 |
| 2 guests | 19.4% | 6 |
| 3 guests | 12.9% | 4 |
| 4 guests | 41.9% | 13 |
| 5 guests | 3.2% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 9.7% | 3 |
| 8+ guests | 9.7% | 3 |
Genk hosts set up an average of 2.2 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 31% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Genk: 88% of listings offer it, and 44% have a backyard.
Share of Genk listings with each common amenity
Guests
Genk splits its demand between home and abroad: 61% of guests who left reviews live outside Belgium, led by visitors from the Netherlands and Germany. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 35%, followed by Dutch and French.
61% of Genk guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Genk guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Ghent | 4.6% |
| Antwerp | 4.2% |
| Brussels | 2.9% |
| Cologne | 2.6% |
| Utrecht | 2.3% |
Where Genk guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 39.0% |
| Netherlands | 22.7% |
| Germany | 13.5% |
| France | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | 2.1% |
Languages spoken by Genk guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 34.9% |
| Dutch | 20.5% |
| French | 17.5% |
| German | 13.2% |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
Genk Airbnbs average 4.81 stars, and 38% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.79.
Communication scores highest in Genk; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.83 |
| Cleanliness | 4.85 |
| Communication | 4.90 |
| Location | 4.80 |
| Check-in | 4.89 |
| Value | 4.79 |
Booking patterns
85% of Genk listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 15% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 40% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Genk listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 47.9% | 23 |
| 181-270 days | 37.5% | 18 |
| 91-180 days | 10.4% | 5 |
| 31-90 days | 4.2% | 2 |
Days a year Genk listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 4.2% | 2 |
| 181-270 days | 10.4% | 5 |
| 91-180 days | 39.6% | 19 |
| 31-90 days | 31.3% | 15 |
| 1-30 days | 14.6% | 7 |
The average Genk booking lasts 3.4 nights, longest in November and shortest in May. Listings took about 24 bookings each over the year, some 1,100 in all. 54% of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Genk
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About nine in ten listings in Genk accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Genk listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Genk, used by 40% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about seven in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 25% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Genk listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
46% of Genk listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is €30, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to €71, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 3.4 nights, that adds roughly €9 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 6% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Genk, a four-bedroom home, took in €113,000 over the past year, about 7 times the city's average of €16,200.
Exclusive home in Bokrijk for max. 12 people. Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.94
100-year-old mansion with jacuzzi near Hasselt Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.54
Luxury home in National Park with heated pool Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.89
Apartment with garden close to Genk city center Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.82
Skylodgenk, rooftop appartement! Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.67
Family Suite Private room · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.63 Only 2% of Genk listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run 38% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 69% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 18 km, Oudsbergen (14 km away, 38 listings) earned the most per listing, about 90% more than Genk. Lanaken was the busiest, booked on 52% of nights against 37% in Genk.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zutendaal 6 km | 58 | €19,029 | €172 | 43% |
| Houthalen-Helchteren 8 km | 32 | €20,231 | €198 | 33% |
| Hasselt 12 km | 152 | €14,576 | €157 | 38% |
| Bilzen 12 km | 31 | €29,262 | €232 | 45% |
| Lanaken 13 km | 178 | €24,569 | €152 | 52% |
| Oudsbergen 14 km | 38 | €30,753 | €266 | 42% |
| Maasmechelen 15 km | 35 | €20,262 | €198 | 39% |
| Dilsen-Stokkem 18 km | 38 | €22,018 | €206 | 38% |
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FAQ
An active Genk Airbnb grossed €16,158 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 48 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in €2,470 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Genk listings earn between €556 and €2,470 in a typical month, and the top tenth €4,070 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Genk were booked on 37% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 40% for the Limburg average. November is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Genk cost €139 before fees. Half of listings charge between €81 and €140, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Genk listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Genk Airbnb grossed €16,158 in the 12 months to September 2026, 27% below the Limburg average of €22,208. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, €11,478 a year (about €960 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about €1,770 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
August usually pays best, averaging €2,260 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Genk listing was open to book earned €56 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made €114 or more.
Genk stays were booked 53 days (about eight weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Genk Airbnb stay lasted 3.4 nights over the past year. A listing took 24 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Genk Airbnbs 4.81 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
City Center, C-Mine and Hasselt Road draw the most short-term rental interest in Genk. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 48 active Airbnb listings in Genk as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Zutendaal, 6 km away.
In Genk, 46% of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is €30, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to €71, so the median is the better guide.
Method
Figures on this page cover 48 active Airbnb listings in Genk from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in euros at €0.86 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.