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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Gävleborg County, Sweden (2026)
Järvsö is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Gävleborg County in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 7 markets. Its listings averaged kr 170,000 in revenue over the 12 months to October 2026 and were booked on 35% of nights. It also earns the most per listing of any ranked market. Gävle and Ljusdals kommun come next.
- Markets tracked
- 11
- Active Airbnb listings
- 525
- Avg. revenue per listing
- kr 144,000
- Occupancy rate
- 35%
- Avg. nightly rate
- kr 1,615
- Revenue change, typical market
- +6%
The short answer
Gävleborg County Airbnb Market at a Glance
Across Gävleborg County, the 525 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged kr 144,000 over the same period. They were booked on 35% of nights at about kr 1,615 a night; the ranking covers the 7 markets with at least 30 active listings.
The ranking weighs revenue per listing most, then occupancy and market size, then how evenly income spreads across the year and how it changed on the year. It reflects rental performance, not purchase prices or local short-term rental rules. How the ranking works.
Where the top 7 Airbnb markets in Gävleborg County are
Each dot is one of the 11 markets AirROI tracks in Gävleborg County, sized by active listings and coloured by average revenue per listing. Select a number to jump to its profile.
Money figures on this page are in Swedish kronor, converted from US dollars at kr 9.43 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026.
Top 7
The Top 7 Airbnb Markets in Gävleborg County
Each profile draws on the market's full AirROI report: how it earns, when in the year, who books and what sells. Monthly figures are averages per listing active in that month, so twelve of them add up to more than the annual average, which also counts listings that operated for only part of the year.
| # | Market | Avg. revenue | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Järvsö High earnings · Large market | kr 170,000 | 35% | |
 Gävle High occupancy | kr 137,000 | 42% | |
 Ljusdals kommun Growing revenue · High earnings | kr 148,000 | 33% | |
| 4 |  Sandvikens kommun High occupancy | kr 111,000 | 36% |
| 5 |  Hudiksvall High occupancy | kr 121,000 | 35% |
| 6 |  Hudiksvalls kommun Growing revenue | kr 99,300 | 33% |
| 7 |  Bollnäs kommun | kr 89,300 | 32% |
1. Järvsö
Known for: High earnings · Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Järvsö - Avg. revenue
- kr 170,000 +12% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 35%
- Nightly rate
- kr 1,945
- Active listings
- 110
Where it places among the 7 ranked markets in Gävleborg County
- Revenue 1st of 7
- Occupancy 4th of 7
- Market size 1st of 7
- Year-round 2nd of 7
- Growth 2nd of 6
- How it earns
- Järvsö is Gävleborg County's largest Airbnb market, with 110 active listings to price against. Listings averaged kr 170,000 in revenue over the year, the highest of the 7 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about kr 15,500 a month; the top quarter clear kr 24,800 or more. Revenue per listing rose 12% over the year, the second-biggest gain in Gävleborg County, helped by nightly rates 16% higher, even as the number of listings grew 77%.
- When it earns
- Järvsö's season runs from December to March, peaking in February at about kr 32,200 per listing; November, the quietest month, brings in about kr 10,300. Stays are shorter than in most of Gävleborg County, about 4 nights, so listings turn over often; guests book about 48 days ahead.
- Who books
- Most guests are domestic (84%), and Norway and Finland send the most visitors from abroad.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (42% of entire homes), and houses make up 36% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet November.
Revenue per listing by month
kr 32,200 kr 10,300- Median listing
- kr 15,500/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- kr 24,800+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 48 days
- Average stay
- 4 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 16%
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
2. Gävle
Known for: High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Gävle - Avg. revenue
- kr 137,000 +5% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 42%
- Nightly rate
- kr 1,340
- Active listings
- 51
Where it places among the 7 ranked markets in Gävleborg County
- Revenue 3rd of 7
- Occupancy 1st of 7
- Market size 4th of 7
- Year-round 1st of 7
- Growth 4th of 6
- How it earns
- Gävle earns on volume. Rates run below the Gävleborg County average at about kr 1,340 a night, but listings book 42% of nights. Listings averaged kr 137,000 in revenue over the year, the third-highest of the 7 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about kr 12,500, and the best quarter clear kr 22,000. With 51 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Gävle concentrates from May to September: July earns about kr 24,500 per listing, about 2.1 times as much as November.
- What sells
- Smaller places set the market: only 24% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 39% in the typical market in Gävleborg County; apartments and condos make up 45% of supply.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (51%), led by visitors from Germany, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who would rather price for occupancy than for rate and prefer a smaller one- or two-bedroom place.
Revenue per listing by month
kr 24,500 kr 11,700- Median listing
- kr 12,500/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- kr 22,000+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 38 days
- Average stay
- 7 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 51%
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
3. Ljusdals kommun
Known for: Growing revenue · High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Ljusdals kommun - Avg. revenue
- kr 148,000 +17% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 33%
- Nightly rate
- kr 1,710
- Active listings
- 106
Where it places among the 7 ranked markets in Gävleborg County
- Revenue 2nd of 7
- Occupancy 5th of 7
- Market size 2nd of 7
- Year-round 6th of 7
- Growth 1st of 6
- How it earns
- Ljusdals kommun is Gävleborg County's second-largest Airbnb market, with 106 active listings to price against. Listings averaged kr 148,000 in revenue over the year, the second-highest of the 7 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about kr 13,500 and a top-quarter listing kr 24,500 or more. Revenue per listing rose 17% over the year, the biggest gain in Gävleborg County, helped by nightly rates 17% higher.
- When it earns
- In Ljusdals kommun, the months from June to August earn above the yearly average, led by July at about kr 33,200 per listing; November is the low point at about kr 9,360. Guests book early, about 61 days ahead against roughly 48 for the typical market in Gävleborg County, and stay about 6 nights.
- Who books
- Most guests are domestic (76%), and Germany and the Netherlands send the most visitors from abroad.
- What sells
- Two-bedroom homes lead the market (34% of entire homes), and houses make up 48% of supply.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who can ride out a slow November.
Revenue per listing by month
kr 33,200 kr 9,360- Median listing
- kr 13,500/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- kr 24,500+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 61 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 24%
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
4. Sandvikens kommun
Known for: High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Sandvikens kommun - Avg. revenue
- kr 111,000 +3% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 36%
- Nightly rate
- kr 1,265
- Active listings
- 45
Where it places among the 7 ranked markets in Gävleborg County
- Revenue 5th of 7
- Occupancy 2nd of 7
- Market size 5th of 7
- Year-round 3rd of 7
- Growth 6th of 6
- How it earns
- Sandvikens kommun is Gävleborg County's fifth-largest Airbnb market, with 45 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to kr 111,000, the fifth-highest of the 7 ranked markets. Its place at #4 rests on occupancy (2nd of 7) rather than on revenue per listing. A typical listing takes in about kr 11,700 a month; the top quarter clear kr 19,500 or more. Its 45 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- Sandvikens kommun has two seasons, June–August and February–March. July is the strongest month at about kr 24,000 per listing, and November the quietest at about kr 7,380.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (44% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 44% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who are prepared for thin bookings around November.
Revenue per listing by month
kr 24,000 kr 7,380- Median listing
- kr 11,700/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- kr 19,500+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 40 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 53%
5. Hudiksvall
Known for: High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Hudiksvall - Avg. revenue
- kr 121,000
- Occupancy
- 35%
- Nightly rate
- kr 1,555
- Active listings
- 34
Where it places among the 7 ranked markets in Gävleborg County
- Revenue 4th of 7
- Occupancy 3rd of 7
- Market size 7th of 7
- Year-round 4th of 7
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Hudiksvall books 35% of nights at about kr 1,555 a night, close to the typical market in Gävleborg County. Listings averaged kr 121,000 in revenue over the year, the fourth-highest of the 7 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about kr 12,600, and the best quarter clear kr 21,200. With 34 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Hudiksvall's season runs from May to September, peaking in July at about kr 26,500 per listing; October, the quietest month, brings in about kr 7,750.
- What sells
- Big homes set the market: 55% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 39% in the typical market in Gävleborg County, and houses make up 59% of supply.
- Who books
- 44% of guests travel from abroad, most often from Germany and Norway.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who can carry costs through a quiet October and want a large home for groups and families.
Revenue per listing by month
kr 26,500 kr 7,750- Median listing
- kr 12,600/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- kr 21,200+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 42 days
- Average stay
- 7 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 24%
6. Hudiksvalls kommun
Known for: Growing revenue
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Hudiksvalls kommun - Avg. revenue
- kr 99,300 +8% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 33%
- Nightly rate
- kr 1,370
- Active listings
- 62
Where it places among the 7 ranked markets in Gävleborg County
- Revenue 6th of 7
- Occupancy 6th of 7
- Market size 3rd of 7
- Year-round 4th of 7
- Growth 3rd of 6
- How it earns
- Hudiksvalls kommun is Gävleborg County's third-largest Airbnb market, with 62 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to kr 99,300, the sixth-highest of the 7 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about kr 11,200 and a top-quarter listing kr 19,100 or more. Revenue per listing rose 8% over the year, the third-biggest gain in Gävleborg County, helped by nightly rates 9% higher. Its 62 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Hudiksvalls kommun concentrates from June to September: July earns about kr 28,900 per listing, about 3.4 times as much as February. Bookings arrive well in advance, about 60 days before check-in, so much of a season's calendar fills early; stays average 6 nights.
- Who books
- Nearly half of guests (47%) travel from abroad, most often from Germany and France.
- What sells
- Two-bedroom homes lead the market (36% of entire homes), and houses make up 53% of supply.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who can ride out a slow February.
Revenue per listing by month
kr 28,900 kr 8,490- Median listing
- kr 11,200/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- kr 19,100+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 60 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 39%
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Bollnäs kommun - Avg. revenue
- kr 89,300 +3% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 32%
- Nightly rate
- kr 1,210
- Active listings
- 35
Where it places among the 7 ranked markets in Gävleborg County
- Revenue 7th of 7
- Occupancy 7th of 7
- Market size 6th of 7
- Year-round 7th of 7
- Growth 5th of 6
- How it earns
- Bollnäs kommun listings charge about kr 1,210 a night, 25% below the Gävleborg County average, and are booked on 32% of nights. That adds up to kr 89,300 per listing over the year, the seventh-highest of the 7 ranked markets. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about kr 9,350 a month, while the top quarter clear kr 18,000 and the top 10% kr 26,500, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of Gävleborg County. With 35 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- In Bollnäs kommun, the months from June to September earn above the yearly average, led by July at about kr 21,200 per listing; November is the low point at about kr 4,990. Guests book early, about 61 days ahead against roughly 48 for the typical market in Gävleborg County, and stay about 7 nights.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (39% of entire homes), and houses make up 43% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who are prepared for thin bookings around November.
Revenue per listing by month
kr 21,200 kr 4,990- Median listing
- kr 9,350/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- kr 18,000+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 61 days
- Average stay
- 7 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 37%
Full ranking
How All 7 Ranked Markets in Gävleborg County Compare
The overall ranking with the five measures behind it. "Slow month" is a market's weakest month of revenue as a share of its best, so a higher figure means steadier income. Select a column heading to re-sort.
| Järvsö High earnings, large market | kr 169,675 | 35% | kr 1,945 | 32% | +12% | 110 | |
| Gävle High occupancy | kr 136,959 | 42% | kr 1,338 | 48% | +5% | 51 | |
| Ljusdals kommun Growing revenue, high earnings | kr 148,110 | 33% | kr 1,712 | 28% | +17% | 106 | |
| 4 | Sandvikens kommun High occupancy | kr 110,733 | 36% | kr 1,267 | 31% | +3% | 45 |
| 5 | Hudiksvall High occupancy | kr 121,497 | 35% | kr 1,555 | 29% | – | 34 |
| 6 | Hudiksvalls kommun Growing revenue | kr 99,318 | 33% | kr 1,371 | 29% | +8% | 62 |
| 7 | Bollnäs kommun | kr 89,281 | 32% | kr 1,209 | 23% | +3% | 35 |
By measure
Gävleborg County Airbnb Markets Ranked by Revenue, Nightly Rate and Occupancy
The overall ranking balances five measures. These lists take one at a time, for buyers who care most about income, pricing power, bookings, a steady calendar, momentum or market size.
Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Gävleborg County
Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Järvsö #1 overall | kr 170,000 | |
| Ljusdals kommun #3 overall | kr 148,000 | |
| Hudiksvalls kommun #6 overall | kr 99,300 |
Most expensive Airbnb markets in Gävleborg County by nightly rate
Average rate per booked night. A high rate earns most where occupancy holds up too. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Nightly |
|---|---|---|
| Järvsö #1 overall | kr 1,945 | |
| Ljusdals kommun #3 overall | kr 1,710 | |
| Hudiksvalls kommun #6 overall | kr 1,370 |
Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Gävleborg County
Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Järvsö #1 overall | 35% | |
| Ljusdals kommun #3 overall | 33% | |
| Hudiksvalls kommun #6 overall | 33% |
Most year-round Airbnb markets in Gävleborg County
Revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month, so a higher figure means steadier income. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Slow month |
|---|---|---|
| Järvsö #1 overall | 32% | |
| Hudiksvalls kommun #6 overall | 29% | |
| Ljusdals kommun #3 overall | 28% |
Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in Gävleborg County
Change in revenue per listing from the year before, among markets where it rose. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Ljusdals kommun #3 overall | +17% | |
| Järvsö #1 overall | +12% | |
| Hudiksvalls kommun #6 overall | +8% |
Largest Airbnb markets in Gävleborg County
Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.
| # | Market | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Järvsö #1 overall | 110 | |
| Ljusdals kommun #3 overall | 106 | |
| Hudiksvalls kommun #6 overall | 62 | |
| 4 | Gävle #2 overall | 51 |
| 5 | Sandvikens kommun #4 overall | 45 |
| 6 | Bollnäs kommun #7 overall | 35 |
| 7 | Hudiksvall #5 overall | 34 |
Seasonality
When Airbnbs in Gävleborg County Earn the Most
July is the best month for 86% of ranked markets in Gävleborg County. November is the most common slowest month, in 5 markets.
July earns about three times what November does
Average revenue per listing across the 7 ranked markets in Gävleborg County, by month
| Month | Avg. revenue per listing | Best month for | Highest-ranked examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | kr 14,800 | – | – |
| February | kr 19,500 | 1 market | Järvsö |
| March | kr 15,000 | – | – |
| April | kr 12,200 | – | – |
| May | kr 14,100 | – | – |
| June | kr 18,200 | – | – |
| July | kr 28,900 | 6 markets | Gävle, Ljusdals kommun, Sandvikens kommun |
| August | kr 18,900 | – | – |
| September | kr 14,400 | – | – |
| October | kr 11,500 | – | – |
| November | kr 9,410 | – | – |
| December | kr 16,100 | – | – |
Average revenue is per listing across the ranked markets, the line in the chart above. "Best month for" counts the ranked markets whose own revenue peaks in that month.
Method
How the Ranking Works
The ranking covers the 7 markets in Gävleborg County with at least 30 active Airbnb listings and data through October 2026. Each market is compared with the others on five measures, and markets are ordered by a weighted blend of where they place on each:
- Revenue per listing (35%): average revenue an active listing earned over the past 12 months.
- Occupancy (20%): share of available nights that were booked.
- Market size (20%): active listings. Bigger markets offer more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers when you sell.
- Year-round demand (15%): revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month. The latest month is left out when its bookings look incomplete.
- Growth (10%): change in revenue per listing from the year before. Markets whose boundaries changed between years are scored in the middle.
Left out: 3 markets whose data predate the latest refresh. The score measures how rentals perform. It does not include purchase prices, financing, operating costs or local short-term rental rules, which vary by address and should be checked before buying. Figures are in Swedish kronor and match each market's own report; see the data methodology for how listings are tracked.
To check one property before buying, run its address and size through the Airbnb income calculator for a revenue, occupancy and nightly-rate range from comparable listings.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in Gävleborg County
What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Gävleborg County?
Järvsö ranks first of the 7 markets in Gävleborg County in AirROI's ranking, with kr 170,000 in average revenue per listing and 35% occupancy. Gävle and Ljusdals kommun follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.
What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Gävleborg County?
By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 60 listings, Järvsö leads at kr 170,000 a year, ahead of Ljusdals kommun at kr 148,000. Profit also depends on what a property costs to buy and run, which varies far more between markets than revenue does.
How much does an Airbnb make in Gävleborg County?
The average active listing in Gävleborg County earned kr 144,000 over the 12 months to October 2026, at 35% occupancy. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.
Where is Airbnb demand highest in Gävleborg County?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Järvsö has the highest occupancy, with 35% of available nights booked, followed by Ljusdals kommun at 33%. Its listings average about kr 1,945 a night and kr 170,000 a year.
Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Gävleborg County?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Järvsö has the highest average nightly rate, about kr 1,945, followed by Ljusdals kommun at kr 1,710. Hudiksvalls kommun is the least expensive, at about kr 1,370. The average booked night in Gävleborg County costs about kr 1,615.
What is the best month for Airbnb in Gävleborg County?
July is the highest-earning month for 6 of the 7 ranked markets, followed by February (1). November is the most common slowest month, in 5 of the 7 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.
Which Airbnb markets in Gävleborg County earn the most evenly through the year?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Järvsö has the steadiest income: its slowest month, November, still earns about a third of its best. Hudiksvalls kommun follows, at 29%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.
Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in Gävleborg County?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Ljusdals kommun, up 17% on the year before, and in Järvsö, up 12%. A single strong year can reflect events or new supply, so it is worth checking a market's monthly trend before relying on it.
Is Airbnb still profitable in Gävleborg County in 2026?
Revenue per listing grew in all 6 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it rose 6%. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.
How many Airbnb listings are there in Gävleborg County?
AirROI tracked 525 active Airbnb listings in Gävleborg County over the 12 months to October 2026, across 11 markets. The largest ranked market is Järvsö, with 110 listings, followed by Ljusdals kommun with 106.
Directory
All 11 Airbnb Markets in Gävleborg County
Every Gävleborg County city with an AirROI Airbnb market report, A–Z, with its active listing count.
B
- Bollnäs kommun 35 listings
G
- Gävle 51 listings
- Gävle kommun 21 listings
- Gysinge 21 listings
H
- Hudiksvall 34 listings
- Hudiksvalls kommun 62 listings
J
- Järvsö 110 listings
L
- Ljusdals kommun 106 listings
N
- Nordanstigs kommun 18 listings
S
- Sandvikens kommun 45 listings
- Söderhamns kommun 22 listings