Entire house near the fair Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- €97,196
- Occupancy
- 43.3%
- Daily rate
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Essen, Germany Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Essen brought in €9,587 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 17% less than the North Rhine-Westphalia average of €11,587.
The short answer
Essen Airbnb Market at a Glance
Bookings in Essen trail the North Rhine-Westphalia average, at prices about 7% lower. Listings averaged €111 a night and were booked on 35% of available nights, against €120 and 38% for the North Rhine-Westphalia average.
July, usually the best month, brings in about 61% more per listing than February, usually the slowest.
With 1,036 active listings, Essen is the third-largest of 222 North Rhine-Westphalia markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, the number of active listings grew 51%.
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Revenue
How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Essen?
Gross bookings per Essen listing averaged €9,587 over the 12 months to September 2026 (North Rhine-Westphalia average: €11,587), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Essen listing brings in €1,410 in July, its best month, and €879 in February, its slowest. October runs within 2% of July, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 29% 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 3.4 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn €2,480+ a month, about 2.4 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn €1,700 or more, roughly €680 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about €1,020 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn €499 or less, about half of the median.
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.
July earns about 1.6 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average €1,520 €860
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €1,200. 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.
Essen Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in May 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | €1,265 | 40.7% | €107 | €42 | 63 days | 4.5 nights |
| Oct 2025 | €1,524 | 42.7% | €114 | €49 | 112 days | 4.3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | €1,228 | 40.5% | €107 | €41 | 48 days | 5.2 nights |
| Dec 2025 | €1,237 | 40.2% | €106 | €40 | 36 days | 4.5 nights |
| Jan 2026 | €957 | 33.8% | €103 | €31 | 43 days | 5.3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | €898 | 32.7% | €104 | €32 | 62 days | 3.8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | €1,076 | 39.7% | €103 | €35 | 32 days | 6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | €1,200 | 40.9% | €106 | €40 | 37 days | 5.2 nights |
| May 2026 | €1,522 | 42.9% | €117 | €49 | 54 days | 4.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | €1,339 | 38.8% | €120 | €45 | 38 days | 5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | €1,525 | 38.0% | €126 | €49 | 90 days | 4.4 nights |
| Aug 2026 | €1,427 | 42.4% | €119 | €46 | 48 days | 4.5 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.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Essen address, run it through the Airbnb income calculator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Essen Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Essen Airbnb took in €9,587 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about €520 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 €870 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the €890 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about €590 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about €450 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.
Essen Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | €8,697 | €14,460 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay9% of Essen bookings | €890 | €1,480 |
| Gross bookings | €9,587 | €15,940 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 89% of Essen listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −€1,350 | −€2,240 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; €0 if you clean yourself | −€890 | −€1,480 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −€480 | −€800 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −€190 | −€320 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −€290 | −€480 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −€100 | −€100 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −€50 | −€50 |
| 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 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −€3,350 | −€5,470 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | €6,237about €520 a month | €10,470about €870 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Essen Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Essen'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 Essen 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.
How Essen's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Essen listings are booked on 60% or more of their nights, against 34% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of €89 adds about €889 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge €120 a night or more, against a median of €89. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about €870 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about €1,410, against €879 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Essen listings average 4.71 stars, and 22% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
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 €1,330 a month, against €800 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Essen?
Essen listings were booked on 35% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points below the North Rhine-Westphalia average (38%) and 2 points below the Germany average (37%). Counting only the listings booked in each month and averaging each month over two years, occupancy stays within a narrow band, from 35% in February to 44% in October.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.9 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 79%+ of open nights, 45 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 60% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 34% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 16% or less, under two nights a week.
October is usually the busiest month in Essen, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 40% 46% 33%
The 12-month rate of 35% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Essen?
The average nightly rate in Essen, known as ADR (average daily rate), was €111 over the past year, about 7% below the North Rhine-Westphalia average of €120 and about 15% below the Germany average of €130. In a typical year, rates peak in July at about €115 and bottom out in September and November at about €97.
The top 10% charge about 2.6 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge €170+ a night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge €120 or more, about €30 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about €89 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge €66 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
July rates run 19% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average €126 €88
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €104. The 12-month ADR of €111 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Essen?
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 Essen it averaged €37 over the past year, from about €31 in a typical February to about €46 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn €66+ per open night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn €49 or more, about €17 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about €32 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn €19 or less, about 59% of the median.
July RevPAR is about 1.5 times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average €49 €31
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €39. The 12-month RevPAR of €37 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Essen
Essen has one high season, July through October, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from January to April.
Average revenue by month in Essen
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average €1,410 €879
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, €1,200.
Revenue by month in Essen in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | €986 |
| February | Low season | €879 |
| March | Low season | €1,080 |
| April | Low season | €1,090 |
| May | Shoulder season | €1,290 |
| June | Shoulder season | €1,240 |
| July | High season | €1,410 |
| August | High season | €1,310 |
| September | High season | €1,230 |
| October | High season | €1,390 |
| November | Shoulder season | €1,240 |
| December | Shoulder season | €1,270 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJuly–October | €1,340 | 42% | €106 |
| Shoulder seasonMay–June, November–December | €1,260 | 41% | €106 |
| Low seasonJanuary–April | €1,010 | 38% | €100 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Essen?
Guests book Essen stays 63 days ahead on average (about two months), so guests here plan well ahead. October stays are booked furthest out, about 95 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 34 days. A typical October booking is made in mid-July.
October stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 50 days 112 days 32 days
The 12-month figure of 63 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Essen
2% of the 1,036 active listings in Essen display a registration, permit or license number. A low share 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 Essen.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Essen
AirROI's area guide picks eight Essen neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Kettwig, Rüttenscheid and Essen City Centre. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kettwig | Picturesque district along the Ruhr River known for its charming old town and beautiful parks. Highly sought after by tourists looking for tranquility and nature, with great local dining. | Old Town Kettwig, St. Heinrich Church, Kettwiger Hafen, Ruhrtal Hiking Trail, Schloss Borbeck |
| Rüttenscheid | Vibrant neighborhood with a mix of modern and traditional elements, popular for its dining scene and proximity to museums. Ideal for visitors wanting to experience local culture and cuisine. | Museum Folkwang, Grugapark, Rüttenscheider Markt, Local restaurants and cafes, Kunstmuseum Essen |
| Essen City Centre | The bustling heart of Essen, known for shopping, entertainment, and cultural spots. Attracts a diverse crowd including business travelers and tourists looking to explore the city. | Essen Cathedral, Altstadt Galerie, Colosseum Theater, Aalto Theatre, Shopping streets |
| Bredeney | Exclusive residential area offering a quiet environment with access to parks and golf courses. Great for travelers looking for upscale accommodations in a peaceful setting. | Baldeneysee, Golf Club Essen, Gruga Park, St. Ludgerus Church, Local wine bars |
| Weisswasser | Charming district known for its unique architecture and proximity to recreational activities. Perfect for families looking for a peaceful stay with easy access to nature. | LVR-Industriemuseum, Essen University of Applied Sciences, Local parks and forests, Cultural events and festivals, Nature trails |
| Kray | A blend of urban living and historical sites, Kray offers visitors a unique perspective on Essen's industrial heritage coupled with many local amenities. | Cultural heritage sites, Local breweries, Public parks, Shopping options, Public transport links to Essen City |
| Altenessen | An up-and-coming area with revitalization efforts, attracting younger crowds and hip eateries. Offers a glimpse into Essen's evolving neighborhoods. | Essen Steel Works, Theater im অনুযায়ী, Local street food culture, Art galleries, Community events |
| Stoppenberg | Historic district with beautiful villas and parkland, appealing to visitors looking for a leisurely escape while still being close to city attractions. | Zollverein Coal Mine, Botanischer Garten, Local historical sites, Green spaces, Access to public transport |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Essen Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Entire homes make up 89% of listings in Essen, but private rooms are a real segment: about one listing in ten (10%) rents out a single room. Apartments and condos account for 91% of the stock; houses come next at 4%.
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Essen Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 89%
- Private room 10%
- Shared room <1%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 89.3% | 925 |
| Private room | 10.1% | 105 |
| Shared room | 0.6% | 6 |
Apartments dominate the property mix
Essen Airbnb listings by property type
- Apartment/Condo 91%
- House 4%
- Hotel/Boutique 4%
- Others <1%
- Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 90.9% | 942 |
| House | 4.4% | 46 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 3.6% | 37 |
| Others | 1.0% | 10 |
| Unique stay | 0.1% | 1 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Essen Have?
Essen's homes run small: studios and one-bedrooms make up 59% of entire homes, and only 10% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 879 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Essen entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
3%
56%
31%
7%
2%
<1%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 3.3% | 29 |
| 1 bedroom | 56.1% | 493 |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.8% | 271 |
| 3 bedrooms | 6.9% | 61 |
| 4 bedrooms | 2.4% | 21 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.5% | 4 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Essen
A typical studio in Essen earned €8,780 over the past year, against €16,600 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 29 | €8,780 | €7,660 | €94 | 35% |
| 1 bedroom | 493 | €7,090 | €8,820 | €95 | 38% |
| 2 bedrooms | 271 | €8,360 | €10,200 | €125 | 33% |
| 3 bedrooms | 61 | €17,400 | €19,800 | €186 | 37% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21 | €16,600 | €26,500 | €264 | 39% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Essen Sleep?
Most Essen listings are sized for couples and small families: 74% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 5% take eight or more. Shares are of the 951 listings with a guest capacity on file (92% of the market).
Essen listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
2%
30%
14%
28%
10%
9%
3%
5%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 2.1% | 20 |
| 2 guests | 29.7% | 282 |
| 3 guests | 14.4% | 137 |
| 4 guests | 27.8% | 264 |
| 5 guests | 9.9% | 94 |
| 6 guests | 8.9% | 85 |
| 7 guests | 2.7% | 26 |
| 8+ guests | 4.5% | 43 |
How Essen Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Essen hosts set up an average of 2.7 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. About four in ten listings (40%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 10
- Beds per listing
- 2.7
- Show exact location
- 40%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Essen Offer?
Self check-in is common in Essen: 65% of listings offer it. Air conditioning is the exception rather than the rule: only 11% of listings have it.
Share of Essen listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Essen
Listings in Essen with a children's playroom earned about 2.3 times as much a year, on average, as those without: €21,700 against €9,470. The gap is smaller for a themed room (about twice as much) and an indoor fireplace (about 85% more). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.
Revenue gap for Essen listings with each amenity
How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it
Revenue by amenity in numbers
| Amenity | Listings with it | Avg. revenue with | Avg. revenue without | Revenue gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's playroom | 1.0% | €21,700 | €9,470 | +130% |
| Theme room | 2% | €18,400 | €9,390 | +96% |
| Indoor fireplace | 3% | €17,200 | €9,380 | +83% |
| Air conditioning | 11% | €15,300 | €8,910 | +72% |
| Outdoor playground | 3% | €15,300 | €9,410 | +63% |
| Fire pit | 1% | €14,900 | €9,510 | +56% |
| Bikes | 2% | €14,600 | €9,500 | +53% |
| Outdoor dining area | 20% | €13,200 | €8,690 | +52% |
| Self check-in | 65% | €10,900 | €7,170 | +52% |
| Game console | 2% | €13,500 | €9,490 | +42% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Essen?
Essen splits its demand between home and abroad: 42% of guests who left reviews live outside Germany, led by visitors from the Netherlands and France. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 37%, followed by German and French.
58% of Essen guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 58%
- International 42%
Where Essen guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Berlin | 4.8% |
| Essen | 4.4% |
| Hamburg | 2.6% |
| Cologne | 2.1% |
| Munich | 1.9% |
Where Essen guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Germany | 57.5% |
| Netherlands | 9.0% |
| France | 5.0% |
| United Kingdom | 3.4% |
| United States | 3.0% |
Languages spoken by Essen guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 37.3% |
| German | 27.3% |
| French | 8.9% |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
| Dutch | 4.2% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Essen?
Essen Airbnbs average 4.71 stars, and 22% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.64, against 4.83 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Essen; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.76 |
| Cleanliness | 4.71 |
| Communication | 4.82 |
| Location | 4.66 |
| Check-in | 4.83 |
| Value | 4.64 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Essen: Stays, Rules and Fees
85% of Essen 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 31 to 90 days a year, covering 31% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Essen listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 58%
- 181-270 days 27%
- 91-180 days 12%
- 31-90 days 3%
- 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 58.5% | 606 |
| 181-270 days | 26.5% | 275 |
| 91-180 days | 12.3% | 127 |
| 31-90 days | 2.5% | 26 |
| 1-30 days | 0.2% | 2 |
Days a year Essen listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 3%
- 181-270 days 12%
- 91-180 days 28%
- 31-90 days 31%
- 1-30 days 26%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 3.0% | 31 |
| 181-270 days | 12.5% | 129 |
| 91-180 days | 27.7% | 287 |
| 31-90 days | 30.9% | 320 |
| 1-30 days | 26.0% | 269 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Essen?
The average Essen booking lasts 5.1 nights, longest in March and shortest in February. Listings took about 18 bookings each over the year, some 18,600 in all. Nearly two-thirds 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 Essen
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 4.9 nights 5.4 nights 3.8 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Essen Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
More than seven in ten listings in Essen accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Essen listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Essen?
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Essen, used by 34% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: nearly two-thirds of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 32% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Essen listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Essen?
About eight in ten Essen listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is €48, and some higher fees lift the average to €67. Spread over the average stay of 5.1 nights, that adds roughly €9 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 9% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- €48
- Average cleaning fee
- €67
- Listings charging a fee
- 80.9%
- Share of gross revenue
- 9.3%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Essen
The top-grossing Airbnb in Essen, a three-bedroom home, took in €97,200 over the past year, about 10 times the city's average of €9,590.
Entire house near the fair Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00 
Beyond Living® | 235 m² LOFT | Billard | Fireplace Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.81 - Revenue
- €79,265
- Occupancy
- 62.5%
- Daily rate
- €309
Luxury apartment, 140 sqm, top location, two parking spaces Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.85 - Revenue
- €67,001
- Occupancy
- 47.9%
- Daily rate
- €384
Modern, bright, friendly - 7+1 persons Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.91 - Revenue
- €64,070
- Occupancy
- 85.0%
- Daily rate
- €204
Loft in a former power plant (Schallzentrale) Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.65 - Revenue
- €63,154
- Occupancy
- 29.8%
- Daily rate
- €576
Villa trifft Zeche @Cordis Sky Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.90 - Revenue
- €57,869
- Occupancy
- 70.0%
- Daily rate
- €219
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Essen?
Norbert is the top-grossing host in Essen, with €259,000 in bookings across 6 listings over the past year. Hosting here is fragmented: the ten top-grossing hosts run just 10% of the market's 1,036 listings.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbert | 6 | €258,857 | €43,143 | 4.77/5 | |
| Sebastian | 15 | €257,033 | €17,136 | 4.72/5 | |
| Julian Account 1 | 11 | €256,587 | €23,326 | 4.85/5 | |
| 4 | Temel | 28 | €232,928 | €8,319 | 4.38/5 |
| 5 | Viktoria | 5 | €216,623 | €43,325 | 4.76/5 |
| 6 | Daniel | 5 | €188,356 | €37,671 | 4.88/5 |
| 7 | Katharina Isabella | 8 | €143,635 | €17,954 | 4.88/5 |
| 8 | Julian Account 2 | 7 | €134,931 | €19,276 | 4.80/5 |
| 9 | Gabriele | 6 | €116,181 | €19,364 | 4.89/5 |
| 10 | Mert | 8 | €115,756 | €14,470 | 4.81/5 |
Account numbers mark separate host accounts that share a display name.
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Essen?
Only 5% of Essen listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run a third 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 89% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 34.1%
- Professional management
- 4.7%
- Cohosted listings
- 20.3%
- Instant Book enabled
- 41.1%
- Simplified Pricing
- 88.5%
Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Essen
5 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Essen, and companies run 6% of its 1,036 active listings. Livesto is the largest, with 12 listings and an average guest rating of 4.59; the next largest are Secra Bookings, Helbings Apartments, Alpha Apartments and SpaceStays. Among the five largest, Alpha Apartments' homes rate highest, at 4.85.
The five largest run 4% of Essen's listings
Share of Essen's 1,036 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host
- Livesto 1% · 12
- Secra Bookings 1% · 11
- Helbings Apartments <1% · 7
- Alpha Apartments <1% · 6
- SpaceStays <1% · 6
- All other listings 96%
Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to September 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.
See the largest management companies in North Rhine-Westphalia, with a profile of each.
Nearby markets
Essen vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Essen earns about as much per listing as Bottrop, the top earner of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 14 km.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mülheim an der Ruhr 9 km | 169 | €8,581 | €97 | 38% |
| Gelsenkirchen 11 km | 247 | €8,256 | €115 | 31% |
| Oberhausen 11 km | 205 | €9,173 | €109 | 34% |
| Bottrop 12 km | 58 | €9,326 | €83 | 42% |
| Velbert 13 km | 54 | €8,351 | €101 | 38% |
| Gladbeck 14 km | 42 | €7,200 | €91 | 31% |
| Heiligenhaus 14 km | 32 | €8,937 | €145 | 35% |
| Hattingen 14 km | 65 | €9,198 | €83 | 40% |
Other Airbnb Markets in North Rhine-Westphalia
- Cologne Airbnb data 2,247 listings
- Dusseldorf Airbnb data 1,393 listings
- Winterberg Airbnb data 659 listings
- Duisburg Airbnb data 592 listings
- Wuppertal Airbnb data 471 listings
- Dortmund Airbnb data 464 listings
- Bonn Airbnb data 418 listings
- Bielefeld Airbnb data 408 listings
See all 222 North Rhine-Westphalia Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Essen
Markets elsewhere in Germany with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Essen:
- Coburg Airbnb data Germany · €111/night · 35.8%
- Eisenach Airbnb data Germany · €109/night · 34.6%
- Neustadt an der Weinstraße Airbnb data Germany · €107/night · 35.7%
- Freudenstadt Airbnb data Germany · €115/night · 34.5%
- Böblingen Airbnb data Germany · €108/night · 34.3%
- Quedlinburg Airbnb data Germany · €112/night · 36.9%
FAQ
Essen Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Essen?
An active Essen Airbnb grossed €9,587 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 1,036 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in €1,700 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Essen?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Essen listings earn between €499 and €1,700 in a typical month, and the top tenth €2,480 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Essen?
Listings in Essen were booked on 35% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 38% for the North Rhine-Westphalia average. October is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Essen?
The average booked night in Essen cost €111 before fees. Half of listings charge between €66 and €120, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Essen?
In Essen, 2% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. A low share doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Essen?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Essen Airbnb grossed €9,587 in the 12 months to September 2026, 17% below the North Rhine-Westphalia average of €11,587. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, €6,237 a year (about €520 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 €870 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Essen?
July usually pays best, averaging €1,410 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.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Essen?
Each night a Essen listing was open to book earned €37 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 €66 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Essen?
Essen stays were booked 63 days (about two months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Essen?
The average Essen Airbnb stay lasted 5.1 nights over the past year. A listing took 18 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Essen rated?
Guests rate Essen Airbnbs 4.71 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Essen?
Kettwig, Rüttenscheid and Essen City Centre draw the most short-term rental interest in Essen. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Essen?
AirROI counted 1,036 active Airbnb listings in Essen as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Mülheim an der Ruhr, 9 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Essen?
In Essen, about eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is €48, and some higher fees lift the average to €67.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 1,036 active Airbnb listings in Essen 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.
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