Unique opportunity! Stay in Old Gefle, centrally located in town! Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.99 - Revenue
- kr 520,808
- Occupancy
- 77.4%
- Daily rate
- kr 1,990
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Gävle brought in kr 136,962 over the 12 months through October 2026, in line with the Gävleborg County average of kr 143,827.
The short answer
Gävle is cheaper but busier than the Gävleborg County average. Listings averaged kr 1,338 a night and were booked on 42% of available nights, against kr 1,615 and 35% for the Gävleborg County average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.1 times as much as in November, usually the slowest.
With 51 active listings, Gävle is the fourth-largest of 11 Gävleborg County markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 5% while the number of active listings grew 24%.
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Gross bookings per Gävle listing averaged kr 136,962 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Gävleborg County average: kr 143,827), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Gävle listing brings in kr 24,500 in July, its best month, and kr 11,700 in November, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 34% 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 3.2 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.
July earns about 2.1 times what November does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, kr 16,100. 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 October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
July 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in April 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | kr 13,849 | 43.0% | kr 1,434 | kr 447 | 47 days | 4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | kr 14,540 | 47.1% | kr 1,445 | kr 485 | 49 days | 9 nights |
| Dec 2025 | kr 14,769 | 45.5% | kr 1,449 | kr 476 | 43 days | 4.7 nights |
| Jan 2026 | kr 12,258 | 34.4% | kr 1,438 | kr 395 | 31 days | 6.3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | kr 11,058 | 37.3% | kr 1,438 | kr 395 | 36 days | 5.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | kr 13,712 | 38.0% | kr 1,454 | kr 442 | 42 days | 6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | kr 13,386 | 43.7% | kr 1,487 | kr 446 | 28 days | 5.6 nights |
| May 2026 | kr 16,030 | 41.0% | kr 1,480 | kr 517 | 24 days | 5.9 nights |
| Jun 2026 | kr 20,391 | 47.0% | kr 1,291 | kr 680 | 47 days | 7.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | kr 26,354 | 59.1% | kr 1,333 | kr 850 | 63 days | 7.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | kr 20,107 | 47.1% | kr 1,327 | kr 649 | 49 days | 4.7 nights |
| Sep 2026 | kr 24,209 | 54.6% | kr 1,326 | kr 807 | 39 days | 5.5 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Gävle market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb estimator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Gävle Airbnb took in kr 136,962 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about kr 7,900 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 kr 14,000 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the kr 7,400 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about kr 8,500 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about kr 6,800 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 | kr 129,562 | kr 227,500 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay5% of Gävle bookings | kr 7,400 | kr 13,000 |
| Gross bookings | kr 136,962 | kr 240,500 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 86% of Gävle listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −kr 18,900 | −kr 33,200 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; kr 0 if you clean yourself | −kr 7,400 | −kr 13,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −kr 6,800 | −kr 12,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −kr 2,700 | −kr 4,800 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −kr 4,100 | −kr 7,200 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −kr 1,400 | −kr 1,400 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −kr 700 | −kr 700 |
| Managementkr 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | kr 0 | kr 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | kr 0 | kr 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | kr 0 | kr 0 |
| Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −kr 42,000 | −kr 72,300 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | kr 94,962about kr 7,900 a month | kr 168,200about kr 14,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Gävle'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 Gävle 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 kr 20,000 a month, against kr 11,400 for the average one.
Occupancy
Gävle listings were booked on 42% of the nights they were open over the past year, 7 percentage points above the Gävleborg County average (35%) and 3 points above the Sweden average (39%). Counting only the listings booked in each month and averaging each month over two years, occupancy climbs to 61% in July and falls to 42% in November.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about four times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Gävle, November the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 42% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Gävle, known as ADR (average daily rate), was kr 1,338 over the past year, about 17% below the Gävleborg County average of kr 1,615 and about 28% below the Sweden average of kr 1,865. In a typical year, rates peak in April and May at about kr 1,430 and bottom out in October and November at about kr 1,255.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.4 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
May rates run 14% above October's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, kr 1,350.
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 Gävle it averaged kr 530 over the past year, from about kr 389 in a typical November to about kr 791 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about twice November's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, kr 530.
Seasonality
Gävle has one high season, June through September, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from October to April. A listing earns about 68% more a month in June through August than in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Gävle
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, kr 16,100.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | kr 13,100 |
| February | Low season | kr 12,400 |
| March | Low season | kr 14,300 |
| April | Low season | kr 14,400 |
| May | Shoulder season | kr 16,500 |
| June | High season | kr 19,100 |
| July | High season | kr 24,500 |
| August | High season | kr 21,200 |
| September | High season | kr 20,500 |
| October | Low season | kr 12,900 |
| November | Low season | kr 11,700 |
| December | Low season | kr 13,100 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–September | kr 21,300 | 54% | kr 1,377 |
| Shoulder seasonMay | kr 16,500 | 46% | kr 1,429 |
| Low seasonOctober–April | kr 13,100 | 46% | kr 1,327 |
Guests book Gävle stays 38 days ahead on average (about five weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 88 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 30 days. A typical July booking is made in mid-April.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 38 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 51 active listings in Gävle 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 Gävle.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Gävle neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Gävle City Center, Gasklockorna and Furuvik. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gävle City Center | The vibrant heart of Gävle, offering a mix of shopping, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Ideal for tourists seeking convenience and access to local amenities. | Gävle Castle, Boulognerskogen Park, Gävle Art Gallery, Main Square, Shopping Streets |
| Gasklockorna | A historic industrial area known for its unique architecture and cultural events. Attracts visitors interested in the local history and modern cultural scene. | Gasklockorna Cultural Center, Art Exhibitions, Nearby parks |
| Furuvik | A popular amusement park and zoo, ideal for families and tourists seeking entertainment and outdoor activities during the summer months. | Furuvik Amusement Park, Furuvik Zoo, Outdoor swimming areas |
| Hästsjö | A picturesque area known for its natural surroundings and outdoor activities. Great for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a quiet retreat from city life. | Nature Trails, Hiking, Fishing Spots, Lake Hästsjö |
| Björksätra | A residential area with beautiful views and proximity to nature, suitable for visitors looking for a peaceful environment while still being close to Gävle. | Scenic views, Walking paths, Local parks |
| Valbo | Known for its shopping center and modern amenities, Valbo appeals to visitors who want a suburban feel with easy access to Gävle City. | Valbo Shopping Center, Dining options, Local parks |
| Kapellskär | A picturesque waterfront area ideal for those interested in outdoor activities such as sailing and fishing, ideal for a relaxing getaway. | Marina, Fishing opportunities, Scenic views |
| Stene | A quiet suburban area with a community atmosphere, perfect for visitors looking to explore Gävle's local life and culture without being in the city center. | Local Cafés, Community parks, Walking paths |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 84% of listings in Gävle, alongside 8 private-room listings (16%). Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 45%, ahead of houses (35%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Gävle Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 84.3% | 43 |
| Private room | 15.7% | 8 |
Listings by property type
Gävle Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 45.1% | 23 |
| House | 35.3% | 18 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 11.8% | 6 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 7.8% | 4 |
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Gävle (60% of entire homes), followed by two-bedroom homes (14%). Shares are of the 42 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Gävle 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 | 2.4% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 59.5% | 25 |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.3% | 6 |
| 3 bedrooms | 9.5% | 4 |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.1% | 3 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.1% | 3 |
Most Gävle listings are sized for couples and small families: 74% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 12% take eight or more. Shares are of the 43 listings with a guest capacity on file (84% of the market).
Gävle 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 | 7.0% | 3 |
| 2 guests | 27.9% | 12 |
| 3 guests | 11.6% | 5 |
| 4 guests | 27.9% | 12 |
| 5 guests | 7.0% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 7.0% | 3 |
| 8+ guests | 11.6% | 5 |
Gävle hosts set up an average of 2.5 beds per listing. About four in ten listings (41%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Gävle: 82% of listings offer it, and 55% offer self check-in. Only 49% of listings have air conditioning.
Share of Gävle listings with each common amenity
Guests
Gävle splits its demand between home and abroad: 51% of guests who left reviews live outside Sweden, led by visitors from Germany and the United Kingdom. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 38%, followed by Swedish and German.
51% of Gävle guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Gävle guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Stockholm | 11.0% |
| Gothenburg | 2.7% |
| Västerås | 2.7% |
| Gävle | 2.1% |
| London | 2.1% |
Where Gävle guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 49.2% |
| Germany | 11.4% |
| United Kingdom | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | 4.7% |
| United States | 3.7% |
Languages spoken by Gävle guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 37.7% |
| Swedish | 21.8% |
| German | 11.4% |
| Spanish | 5.3% |
| French | 5.0% |
Gävle Airbnbs average 4.87 stars, and 57% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched; location and value for money tie for the lowest, at 4.83.
Communication and check-in score highest in Gävle; location and value tie for lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.85 |
| Cleanliness | 4.84 |
| Communication | 4.92 |
| Location | 4.83 |
| Check-in | 4.92 |
| Value | 4.83 |
Booking patterns
Nearly eight in ten Gävle listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 24% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 29% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Gävle listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 47.1% | 24 |
| 181-270 days | 31.4% | 16 |
| 91-180 days | 17.6% | 9 |
| 31-90 days | 3.9% | 2 |
Days a year Gävle listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 3.9% | 2 |
| 181-270 days | 19.6% | 10 |
| 91-180 days | 29.4% | 15 |
| 31-90 days | 29.4% | 15 |
| 1-30 days | 17.6% | 9 |
The average Gävle booking lasts 6.8 nights, longest in January and shortest in October. Listings took about 19 bookings each over the year. Nearly two-thirds of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at noon.
Average length of stay by month in Gävle
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About three-quarters of listings in Gävle accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Gävle 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 Gävle, used by 55% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about eight in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 14% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Gävle listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly half of Gävle listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about kr 472. Spread over the average stay of 6.8 nights, that adds roughly kr 70 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 5% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Gävle, a two-bedroom unit, took in kr 521,000 over the past year, about 3.8 times the city's average of kr 137,000. Four of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
Unique opportunity! Stay in Old Gefle, centrally located in town! Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.99
Unmatched Scandinavian Baltic Sea Villa Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
House with all the amenities Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Cabin with beach property, jetty, rowing boat & sauna Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Unique accommodation with cinema and pool table Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.96
Unique newly renovated courtyard house in Old Gävle Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.93 Fewer than 1% of Gävle listings are classed as professionally managed, though 27% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 43% of listings. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 25% of listings accept Instant Book. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 86% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 97 km, Falun (84 km away) earned the most per listing, about 26% more than Gävle.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandvikens kommun 31 km | 45 | kr 110,733 | kr 1,267 | 36% |
| Järbo 36 km | 34 | kr 82,234 | kr 1,222 | 37% |
| Östhammars kommun 77 km | 36 | kr 149,015 | kr 1,597 | 35% |
| Falun 84 km | 100 | kr 172,685 | kr 1,529 | 42% |
| Uppsala kommun 87 km | 31 | kr 140,167 | kr 1,510 | 40% |
| Uppsala 96 km | 193 | kr 115,686 | kr 1,215 | 41% |
| Bollnäs kommun 97 km | 35 | kr 89,281 | kr 1,209 | 32% |
| Borlänge 97 km | 63 | kr 108,328 | kr 1,390 | 37% |
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FAQ
An active Gävle Airbnb grossed kr 136,962 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 51 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in kr 22,000 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Gävle listings earn between kr 6,690 and kr 22,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth kr 36,500 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 Gävle were booked on 42% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 35% for the Gävleborg County average. July is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Gävle cost kr 1,338 before fees. Half of listings charge between kr 700 and kr 1,415, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Gävle 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 Gävle Airbnb grossed kr 136,962 in the 12 months to October 2026, in line with the Gävleborg County average. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, kr 94,962 a year (about kr 7,900 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 kr 14,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
July usually pays best, averaging kr 24,500 per active listing over the past two years, and November usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Gävle listing was open to book earned kr 530 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 kr 1,100 or more.
Gävle stays were booked 38 days (about five weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Gävle Airbnb stay lasted 6.8 nights over the past year. A listing took 19 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Gävle Airbnbs 4.87 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and location lowest.
Gävle City Center, Gasklockorna and Furuvik draw the most short-term rental interest in Gävle. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 51 active Airbnb listings in Gävle as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Sandvikens kommun, 31 km away.
In Gävle, nearly half of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about kr 472.
All of Sweden had 6.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. AirROI estimates 980 Airbnb stays in Gävle, Sweden in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Sweden tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 51 active Airbnb listings in Gävle from November 2025 to October 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 Swedish kronor at kr 9.43 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 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.