Airbnb market data · 202612 months to August 2026
Gais, Switzerland Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Gais brought in CHF 17,491 over the 12 months through August 2026, across just 21 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Gais Airbnb Market at a Glance
Both rates and bookings run ahead of the Appenzell Ausserrhoden average. Listings averaged CHF 169 a night and were booked on 43% of available nights, against CHF 120 and 39% for the Appenzell Ausserrhoden average.
Timing matters: in June, the best month, the average listing earned about 3.2 times as much as in February, the slowest. With only 21 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 21 active listings, Gais is the third-largest of 5 Appenzell Ausserrhoden markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Gais?
Gross bookings per Gais listing averaged CHF 17,491 over the 12 months to August 2026 (Appenzell Ausserrhoden average: CHF 12,328), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Gais listing brought in CHF 3,120 in June, its best month, and CHF 989 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 36% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Gais's 21 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn CHF 4,230+ a month, about 2.8 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn CHF 3,020 or more, roughly CHF 1,500 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about CHF 1,520 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn CHF 957 or less, about two-thirds 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.
June earned about 3.2 times what February did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CHF 2,140.
Gais Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the August 2026 data.
June led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in August.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | CHF 2,490 | 61.6% | CHF 159 | CHF 83 | 74 days | 5 nights |
| Oct 2025 | CHF 1,660 | 38.4% | CHF 159 | CHF 54 | 60 days | 4.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | CHF 1,413 | 34.4% | CHF 161 | CHF 47 | 49 days | 6.8 nights |
| Dec 2025 | CHF 1,735 | 43.1% | CHF 160 | CHF 56 | 82 days | 6.9 nights |
| Jan 2026 | CHF 1,400 | 28.8% | CHF 160 | CHF 45 | 46 days | 8.7 nights |
| Feb 2026 | CHF 989 | 27.0% | CHF 160 | CHF 35 | 34 days | 6.3 nights |
| Mar 2026 | CHF 1,841 | 37.6% | CHF 161 | CHF 59 | 29 days | 11.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | CHF 2,309 | 42.2% | CHF 167 | CHF 77 | 59 days | 5.6 nights |
| May 2026 | CHF 3,040 | 63.9% | CHF 170 | CHF 98 | 72 days | 5.2 nights |
| Jun 2026 | CHF 3,124 | 70.5% | CHF 171 | CHF 104 | 76 days | 7.8 nights |
| Jul 2026 | CHF 3,117 | 64.5% | CHF 172 | CHF 101 | 107 days | 6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | CHF 2,547 | 67.2% | CHF 172 | CHF 82 | 122 days | 4.7 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. 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 Gais home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb estimator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Gais Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Gais Airbnb took in CHF 17,491 in the 12 months to August 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about CHF 980 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 CHF 1,970 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the CHF 1,960 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about CHF 1,140 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about CHF 850 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.
Gais Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | CHF 15,531 | CHF 30,890 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay11% of Gais bookings | CHF 1,960 | CHF 3,910 |
| Gross bookings | CHF 17,491 | CHF 34,800 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 10%: 15.5% for the 57% of Gais listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −CHF 1,770 | −CHF 3,530 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; CHF 0 if you clean yourself | −CHF 1,960 | −CHF 3,910 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −CHF 870 | −CHF 1,740 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −CHF 350 | −CHF 700 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −CHF 520 | −CHF 1,040 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −CHF 170 | −CHF 170 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −CHF 90 | −CHF 90 |
| ManagementCHF 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | CHF 0 | CHF 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | CHF 0 | CHF 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | CHF 0 | CHF 0 |
| Total running costsAbout 22% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −CHF 5,730 | −CHF 11,180 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | CHF 11,761about CHF 980 a month | CHF 23,620about CHF 1,970 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Gais Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Gais'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 Gais 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 Gais's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Gais listings are booked on 66% or more of their nights, against 46% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of CHF 130 adds about CHF 1,300 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge CHF 195 a night or more, against a median of CHF 130. 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 CHF 1,550 a year.
- Open for the busy months. June brought the average listing about CHF 3,120, against CHF 989 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Gais listings average 4.89 stars, and 76% 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 CHF 2,900 a month, against CHF 1,460 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Gais?
Gais listings were booked on 43% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points above the Appenzell Ausserrhoden average (39%) and 4 points above the Switzerland average (39%). Occupancy swings from 27% in February to 71% in June.
Across Gais's 21 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 82%+ of open nights, 36 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 66% or more, roughly five nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 46% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 27% or less, roughly two nights a week.
June was the busiest month in Gais, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
The 12-month rate of 43% 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 Gais?
The average nightly rate in Gais, known as ADR (average daily rate), was CHF 169 over the past year, about 41% above the Appenzell Ausserrhoden average of CHF 120 and about 28% below the Switzerland average of CHF 235. Rates barely change through the year, staying between about CHF 160 and CHF 170.
Across Gais's 21 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge CHF 325+ a night, about 2.5 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge CHF 195 or more, about CHF 65 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about CHF 130 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge CHF 86 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
Average nightly rate by month in Gais
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CHF 164.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Gais?
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 Gais it averaged CHF 67 over the past year, from about CHF 35 in February to about CHF 104 in June.
Across Gais's 21 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn CHF 107+ per open night, about 1.7 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn CHF 98 or more, about CHF 35 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about CHF 64 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn CHF 41 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
June RevPAR was about three times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CHF 70.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Gais
With only 21 active listings, the monthly pattern in Gais is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in June and bottomed out in February.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Gais?
Guests book Gais stays 70 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. August stays are booked furthest out, about 122 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 29 days. A typical August booking is made in mid-April.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Gais
None of the 21 active listings in Gais 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 Gais.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Gais
AirROI's area guide picks seven Gais neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Gais Village Center, Appenzell and Jakobsbad. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gais Village Center | Charming Swiss village with picturesque landscapes and a friendly atmosphere, ideal for travelers seeking an authentic Swiss experience. | Gais Church, Local markets, Hiking trails, Alpstein mountain range, Cultural heritage sites |
| Appenzell | Famous for its well-preserved Swiss architecture and beautiful nature, Appenzell is a popular destination for visitors exploring Swiss culture and outdoor activities. | Appenzell Museum, Rosenberg, Hiking trails, Culinary experiences, Cheese dairy |
| Jakobsbad | A family-friendly area known for its summer and winter activities, including hiking, skiing, and breathtaking panoramic views from the nearby mountain. | Kronberg mountain, Kronberg cable car, Hiking paths, Ski slopes, Scenic viewpoints |
| Teufen | A quaint Swiss municipality with a peaceful rural setting, attractive for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. | Teufen's scenic views, Local parks, Hiking trails, Cultural sites, Quiet atmosphere |
| Lichtensteig | A small town rich in history, offering a peaceful environment and a taste of local Swiss life, perfect for visitors wanting a quiet retreat. | Lichtensteig Castle, Old Town, Hiking options, Local eateries, Historical landmarks |
| Schwende | Surrounded by nature, Schwende is ideal for nature lovers and offers numerous outdoor activities, making it a popular spot for Airbnb hosts. | Scenic hiking trails, Breathtaking landscapes, Nature parks, Cultural landmarks, Quiet rural life |
| Freudenstadt | A picturesque district with beautiful surroundings, offering a relaxed atmosphere for both business and leisure travelers. | Nature walks, Historical architecture, Local culture, Wine tasting tours, Craft markets |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Gais vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 22 km, Rorschach (13 km away, 32 listings) earned the most per listing, about 13% more than Gais.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Gallen 10 km | 279 | CHF 10,809 | CHF 117 | 35% |
| Rorschach 13 km | 32 | CHF 19,696 | CHF 149 | 41% |
| Herisau 15 km | 37 | CHF 14,417 | CHF 129 | 42% |
| Lustenau Austria · 16 km | 38 | CHF 11,106 | CHF 107 | 41% |
| Feldkirch Austria · 16 km | 50 | CHF 13,980 | CHF 105 | 43% |
| Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann 21 km | 88 | CHF 16,059 | CHF 226 | 31% |
| Dornbirn Austria · 21 km | 169 | CHF 10,477 | CHF 115 | 35% |
| Hard Austria · 22 km | 38 | CHF 13,429 | CHF 140 | 36% |
Markets Similar to Gais
Markets elsewhere in Switzerland with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Gais:
- Bern Airbnb data Switzerland · CHF 155/night · 43.0%
- Geneva Airbnb data Switzerland · CHF 155/night · 42.8%
- Zurich Airbnb data Switzerland · CHF 198/night · 44.2%
- Thun Airbnb data Switzerland · CHF 179/night · 48.2%
- Locarno Airbnb data Switzerland · CHF 182/night · 38.3%
- Lugano Airbnb data Switzerland · CHF 185/night · 37.7%
FAQ
Gais Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Gais?
An active Gais Airbnb grossed CHF 17,491 on average in the 12 months to August 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 21 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in CHF 3,020 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Gais?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Gais listings earn between CHF 957 and CHF 3,020 in a typical month, and the top tenth CHF 4,230 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Gais?
Listings in Gais were booked on 43% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 39% for the Appenzell Ausserrhoden average. June was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Gais?
The average booked night in Gais cost CHF 169 before fees. Half of listings charge between CHF 86 and CHF 195, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Gais?
None of the active Gais 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.
Is Airbnb profitable in Gais?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Gais Airbnb grossed CHF 17,491 in the 12 months to August 2026, 42% above the Appenzell Ausserrhoden average of CHF 12,328, though with only 21 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, CHF 11,761 a year (about CHF 980 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 CHF 1,970 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Gais?
June paid best over the past year, at CHF 3,120 per active listing, and February paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Gais?
Each night a Gais listing was open to book earned CHF 67 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 CHF 107 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Gais?
Gais stays were booked 70 days (about two and a half 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 Gais?
The average Gais Airbnb stay lasted 6.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 20 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Gais rated?
Guests rate Gais Airbnbs 4.89 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Gais?
Gais Village Center, Appenzell and Jakobsbad draw the most short-term rental interest in Gais. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Gais?
AirROI counted 21 active Airbnb listings in Gais as of August 2026. The closest tracked market is St. Gallen, 10 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Gais?
In Gais, more than seven in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about CHF 68.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 21 active Airbnb listings in Gais from September 2025 to August 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 Swiss francs at CHF 0.80 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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