Best view of Palavas. 4 bay windows with sea view Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.98 - Revenue
- €60,147
- Occupancy
- 65.4%
- Daily rate
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Palavas-les-Flots, France Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Palavas-les-Flots brought in €10,856 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 12% more than the Occitania average of €9,663.
The short answer
Palavas-les-Flots Airbnb Market at a Glance
Bookings in Palavas-les-Flots run ahead of the Occitania average at similar prices. Listings averaged €119 a night and were booked on 42% of available nights, against €115 and 37% for the Occitania average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 4.4 times as much as in January, usually the slowest.
With 739 active listings, Palavas-les-Flots is the 23rd-largest of 849 Occitania markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 6% while the number of active listings grew 9%.
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Revenue
How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Palavas-les-Flots?
Gross bookings per Palavas-les-Flots listing averaged €10,856 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Occitania average: €9,663), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Palavas-les-Flots listing brings in €3,160 in August, its best month, and €722 in January, its slowest. February runs within 3% of January, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 45% 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 2.9 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn €2,980+ a month, about 2.5 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn €1,970 or more, roughly €770 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about €1,200 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn €666 or less, about 56% 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.
August earns about 4.4 times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average €3,290 €718
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €1,410. 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.
Palavas-les-Flots 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.
August 2026 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | €1,539 | 44.2% | €116 | €51 | 44 days | 5.7 nights |
| Oct 2025 | €1,267 | 39.2% | €112 | €41 | 33 days | 4.6 nights |
| Nov 2025 | €934 | 31.5% | €109 | €31 | 20 days | 4.6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | €994 | 31.1% | €110 | €32 | 31 days | 4.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | €725 | 23.8% | €110 | €23 | 26 days | 5.4 nights |
| Feb 2026 | €728 | 28.0% | €110 | €26 | 19 days | 4.7 nights |
| Mar 2026 | €826 | 27.1% | €109 | €27 | 23 days | 5.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | €1,180 | 37.5% | €112 | €39 | 31 days | 5.3 nights |
| May 2026 | €1,462 | 39.5% | €123 | €47 | 47 days | 5.5 nights |
| Jun 2026 | €1,790 | 44.9% | €129 | €60 | 48 days | 6.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | €3,059 | 59.2% | €145 | €99 | 74 days | 8.2 nights |
| Aug 2026 | €3,292 | 68.3% | €147 | €106 | 85 days | 7 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
The typical Palavas-les-Flots listing earns about €1,200 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Palavas-les-Flots Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Palavas-les-Flots Airbnb took in €10,856 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about €650 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about €1,070 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the €740 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about €710 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about €560 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.
Palavas-les-Flots Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | €10,116 | €16,630 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay7% of Palavas-les-Flots bookings | €740 | €1,220 |
| Gross bookings | €10,856 | €17,850 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 10%: 15.5% for the 57% of Palavas-les-Flots listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −€1,100 | −€1,810 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; €0 if you clean yourself | −€740 | −€1,220 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −€540 | −€890 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −€220 | −€360 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −€330 | −€540 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −€110 | −€110 |
| 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 22% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −€3,090 | −€4,980 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | €7,766about €650 a month | €12,870about €1,070 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Palavas-les-Flots Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Palavas-les-Flots'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 Palavas-les-Flots 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 Palavas-les-Flots's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Palavas-les-Flots listings are booked on 58% or more of their nights, against 37% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of €100 adds about €1,020 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge €135 a night or more, against a median of €100. 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 €1,010 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, August brings the average listing about €3,160, against €722 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Palavas-les-Flots listings average 4.77 stars, and 36% 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 €1,490 a month, against €900 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Palavas-les-Flots?
Palavas-les-Flots listings were booked on 42% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points above the Occitania average (37%) and 2 points above the France average (40%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 26% in January to 70% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about four times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 76%+ of open nights, 39 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 58% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 37% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 19% or less, under two nights a week.
August is usually the busiest month in Palavas-les-Flots, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 40% 71% 24%
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Palavas-les-Flots?
The average nightly rate in Palavas-les-Flots, known as ADR (average daily rate), was €119 over the past year, about the same as the Occitania average (€115) and about 23% below the France average of €155. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about €140 and bottom out in November and December at about €105.
The top 10% charge about 2.4 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge €195+ a night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge €135 or more, about €35 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about €100 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge €80 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
August rates run 34% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average €147 €97
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €113.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Palavas-les-Flots?
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 Palavas-les-Flots it averaged €55 over the past year, from about €23 in a typical January to about €102 in a typical August.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn €101+ per open night, about 2.1 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn €70 or more, about €20 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about €48 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn €31 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
August RevPAR is about 4.4 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average €106 €23
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €46. The 12-month RevPAR of €55 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 Palavas-les-Flots
Palavas-les-Flots has one high season, June through August, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from October to May. A listing earns about 3.2 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Palavas-les-Flots
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average €3,160 €722
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, €1,410.
Revenue by month in Palavas-les-Flots in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | €722 |
| February | Low season | €741 |
| March | Low season | €839 |
| April | Low season | €1,140 |
| May | Low season | €1,280 |
| June | High season | €1,670 |
| July | High season | €2,800 |
| August | High season | €3,160 |
| September | Shoulder season | €1,510 |
| October | Low season | €1,220 |
| November | Low season | €903 |
| December | Low season | €917 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–August | €2,540 | 58% | €132 |
| Shoulder seasonSeptember | €1,510 | 47% | €109 |
| Low seasonOctober–May | €970 | 33% | €107 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Palavas-les-Flots?
Guests book Palavas-les-Flots stays 52 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 82 days ahead, and November stays closest to arrival, about 19 days. A typical August booking is made in late May.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 39 days 85 days 19 days
The 12-month figure of 52 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 Palavas-les-Flots
8% of the 739 active listings in Palavas-les-Flots 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 Palavas-les-Flots.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Palavas-les-Flots
AirROI's area guide picks six Palavas-les-Flots neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Plage de Palavas, Centre-ville de Palavas and Le Petit Travers. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plage de Palavas | Popular beach area with golden sands and vibrant beach clubs, attracting both tourists and locals looking for sun and relaxation. | Aquarium Mare Nostrum, Palavas Beach, Luna Park, Casino de Palavas, Espace Louis Daclin |
| Centre-ville de Palavas | The city center is bustling with shops, restaurants, and markets, making it a prime location for visitors wanting to experience local culture and cuisine. | Fishermen's Port, Palavas Market, Restaurants along the Canal, Musee Albert Dubout, Church of Saint-Pierre |
| Le Petit Travers | A quieter beach area ideal for families and those seeking a more tranquil getaway, yet still close to attractions in Palavas. | Petit Travers Beach, Walking and cycling paths, Family-friendly restaurants, Natural reserve nearby |
| Salin de Giraud | An area known for its beautiful salt marshes and natural beauty, attracting nature lovers and bird watchers alike, offering a unique experience away from the crowd. | Pink Flamingo Viewing, Canal de Palavas, Nature walks, Photography opportunities |
| Carnon | A nearby seaside resort with lovely beaches and a marina, ideal for water sports enthusiasts and families looking for seaside fun. | Carnon Beach, Marina Port, Water sports activities, Local seafood restaurants |
| Castelans Beach | A more secluded beach spot ideal for visitors looking for peace and less crowded spaces, surrounded by natural beauty. | Scenic walking trails, Quiet beach spots, Access to water sports, Dunes and wildlife |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Palavas-les-Flots Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Almost every Airbnb in Palavas-les-Flots is an entire home: 99% of listings, with private rooms at 1%. Apartments and condos account for 90% of the stock; houses come next at 9%.
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Palavas-les-Flots Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 99%
- Private room 1%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 98.9% | 731 |
| Private room | 1.1% | 8 |
Apartments dominate the property mix
Palavas-les-Flots Airbnb listings by property type
- Apartment/Condo 90%
- House 9%
- Hotel/Boutique <1%
- Others <1%
- Cabin/Outdoor <1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 90.0% | 665 |
| House | 9.1% | 67 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 0.5% | 4 |
| Others | 0.3% | 2 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 0.1% | 1 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Palavas-les-Flots Have?
Palavas-les-Flots's homes run small: studios and one-bedrooms make up 61% of entire homes, and only 7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 696 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Palavas-les-Flots entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
19%
43%
31%
6%
2%
<1%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 18.5% | 129 |
| 1 bedroom | 42.7% | 297 |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.5% | 219 |
| 3 bedrooms | 5.6% | 39 |
| 4 bedrooms | 1.6% | 11 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.1% | 1 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Palavas-les-Flots
A typical studio in Palavas-les-Flots earned €5,980 over the past year, against €27,300 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 129 | €5,980 | €7,720 | €80 | 43% |
| 1 bedroom | 297 | €7,460 | €8,980 | €102 | 42% |
| 2 bedrooms | 219 | €11,300 | €14,000 | €143 | 41% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39 | €6,430 | €16,900 | €214 | 39% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11 | €27,300 | €28,300 | €308 | 35% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Palavas-les-Flots Sleep?
Most Palavas-les-Flots listings are sized for couples and small families: 75% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 3% take eight or more.
Palavas-les-Flots listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
<1%
17%
9%
49%
9%
13%
<1%
3%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 0.1% | 1 |
| 2 guests | 16.9% | 124 |
| 3 guests | 8.7% | 64 |
| 4 guests | 49.0% | 359 |
| 5 guests | 8.7% | 64 |
| 6 guests | 13.1% | 96 |
| 7 guests | 0.4% | 3 |
| 8+ guests | 2.9% | 21 |
How Palavas-les-Flots Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Palavas-les-Flots hosts set up an average of 2.5 beds per listing. Only 42% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 9
- Beds per listing
- 2.5
- Show exact location
- 42%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Palavas-les-Flots Offer?
Beach access is close to standard in Palavas-les-Flots: 85% of listings offer it, and 47% have a waterfront setting.
Share of Palavas-les-Flots listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Palavas-les-Flots
Listings in Palavas-les-Flots with an outdoor shower earned about 85% more a year, on average, than those without: €19,600 against €10,500. The gap is smaller for an indoor fireplace (about 70% more) and a waterfront setting (about 65% 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 Palavas-les-Flots 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor shower | 4% | €19,600 | €10,500 | +86% |
| Indoor fireplace | 2% | €18,100 | €10,700 | +69% |
| Waterfront | 47% | €13,800 | €8,260 | +67% |
| Sun loungers | 14% | €15,600 | €10,100 | +55% |
| Hammock | 2% | €16,600 | €10,700 | +55% |
| Outdoor dining area | 44% | €13,500 | €8,750 | +55% |
| Gym | 18% | €15,000 | €9,950 | +51% |
| EV charger | 2% | €16,200 | €10,700 | +51% |
| Outdoor furniture | 50% | €12,800 | €8,900 | +44% |
| Air conditioning | 73% | €11,800 | €8,220 | +44% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Palavas-les-Flots?
Most Palavas-les-Flots guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 19% of those who left reviews live outside France, led by visitors from Germany and Switzerland. Guests speak a mix of languages: French leads at 40%, followed by English and Spanish.
81% of Palavas-les-Flots guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 81%
- International 19%
Where Palavas-les-Flots guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Paris | 4.8% |
| Lyon | 4.2% |
| Toulouse | 2.2% |
| Montpellier | 1.8% |
| Clermont-Ferrand | 1.1% |
Where Palavas-les-Flots guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| France | 80.8% |
| Germany | 5.0% |
| Switzerland | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | 1.7% |
| United States | 1.5% |
Languages spoken by Palavas-les-Flots guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| French | 39.7% |
| English | 31.5% |
| Spanish | 9.6% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Italian | 2.9% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Palavas-les-Flots?
Palavas-les-Flots Airbnbs average 4.77 stars, and 36% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.63, against 4.88 for location.
Location scores highest in Palavas-les-Flots; 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 | 4.80 |
| Cleanliness | 4.65 |
| Communication | 4.87 |
| Location | 4.88 |
| Check-in | 4.86 |
| Value | 4.63 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Palavas-les-Flots: Stays, Rules and Fees
About nine in ten Palavas-les-Flots listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 12% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 35% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Palavas-les-Flots listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 62%
- 181-270 days 27%
- 91-180 days 10%
- 31-90 days <1%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 62.0% | 458 |
| 181-270 days | 27.2% | 201 |
| 91-180 days | 10.0% | 74 |
| 31-90 days | 0.8% | 6 |
Days a year Palavas-les-Flots listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days <1%
- 181-270 days 11%
- 91-180 days 28%
- 31-90 days 35%
- 1-30 days 25%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 0.9% | 7 |
| 181-270 days | 11.1% | 82 |
| 91-180 days | 28.0% | 207 |
| 31-90 days | 35.3% | 261 |
| 1-30 days | 24.6% | 182 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Palavas-les-Flots?
The average Palavas-les-Flots booking lasts 6.5 nights, longest in July and shortest in December. Listings took about 14 bookings each over the year, some 10,300 in all. About four in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m.; check-out is split almost evenly between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Palavas-les-Flots
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 5.5 nights 8.1 nights 4.1 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Palavas-les-Flots Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
Only 32% of listings in Palavas-les-Flots accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is four to six nights.
Minimum stay set by Palavas-les-Flots 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 Palavas-les-Flots?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Palavas-les-Flots, used by 37% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Nearly half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 47% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Palavas-les-Flots listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Palavas-les-Flots?
More than eight in ten Palavas-les-Flots listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about €51. Spread over the average stay of 6.5 nights, that adds roughly €8 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 7% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- €51
- Average cleaning fee
- €61
- Listings charging a fee
- 81.3%
- Share of gross revenue
- 6.8%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Palavas-les-Flots
The top-grossing Airbnb in Palavas-les-Flots, a two-bedroom unit, took in €60,100 over the past year, about 5.5 times the city's average of €10,900.
Best view of Palavas. 4 bay windows with sea view Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.98 
Beautiful house, nice view, near the beach Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.93 - Revenue
- €60,098
- Occupancy
- 67.4%
- Daily rate
- €218
Beautiful PMR apartment. First line with sea view Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- €59,260
- Occupancy
- 56.6%
- Daily rate
- €376
Chic and cozy, Palavas-les-Flots Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.83 - Revenue
- €54,368
- Occupancy
- 43.6%
- Daily rate
- €398
BEACH side, Beautiful renovated fisherman's house Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.99 - Revenue
- €53,635
- Occupancy
- 61.4%
- Daily rate
- €211
"Gaston Mer"F4 Face Mer Direct Plage-Clim-Parkings Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- €50,172
- Occupancy
- 67.2%
- Daily rate
- €227
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Palavas-les-Flots?
Carole Et Bastien is the top-grossing host in Palavas-les-Flots, with €258,000 in bookings across 12 listings over the past year. Hosting here is fragmented: the ten top-grossing hosts run just 7% of the market's 739 listings.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carole Et Bastien | 12 | €257,823 | €21,485 | 4.85/5 | |
| Welcome Conciergerie | 11 | €204,175 | €18,561 | 4.92/5 | |
| Conciergerie GROOMI | 8 | €132,052 | €16,507 | 4.55/5 | |
| 4 | Sophie | 2 | €113,733 | €56,867 | 4.96/5 |
| 5 | Myriam Et Nico | 2 | €82,175 | €41,087 | 4.96/5 |
| 6 | Emmanuelle | 2 | €74,374 | €37,187 | 4.98/5 |
| 7 | Vaite | 5 | €72,027 | €14,405 | 4.56/5 |
| 8 | Appart'hôtel Evasion | 3 | €63,435 | €21,145 | 4.75/5 |
| 9 | Thierry | 1 | €60,147 | €60,147 | 4.98/5 |
| 10 | Première Conciergerie | 4 | €59,743 | €14,936 | 4.36/5 |
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Palavas-les-Flots?
Only 4% of Palavas-les-Flots listings are classed as professionally managed, though 33% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 31% of listings. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 15% 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 57% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 30.6%
- Professional management
- 3.5%
- Cohosted listings
- 33.3%
- Instant Book enabled
- 15.4%
- Simplified Pricing
- 57.2%
Nearby markets
Palavas-les-Flots vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 12 km, Pérols (4 km away) earned the most per listing, about 33% more than Palavas-les-Flots. Montpellier was the busiest, booked on 45% of nights against 42% in Palavas-les-Flots.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pérols 4 km | 233 | €14,466 | €155 | 42% |
| Lattes 5 km | 248 | €10,955 | €143 | 38% |
| Mauguio 5 km | 730 | €10,698 | €125 | 40% |
| Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone 6 km | 124 | €9,192 | €133 | 38% |
| Saint-Jean-de-Védas 10 km | 115 | €11,740 | €170 | 41% |
| Montpellier 10 km | 3,138 | €10,194 | €94 | 45% |
| Castelnau-le-Lez 12 km | 183 | €8,940 | €121 | 39% |
| La Grande-Motte 12 km | 1,555 | €8,879 | €104 | 38% |
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FAQ
Palavas-les-Flots Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Palavas-les-Flots?
An active Palavas-les-Flots Airbnb grossed €10,856 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 739 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in €1,970 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Palavas-les-Flots?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Palavas-les-Flots listings earn between €666 and €1,970 in a typical month, and the top tenth €2,980 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 Palavas-les-Flots?
Listings in Palavas-les-Flots were booked on 42% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 37% for the Occitania average. August is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Palavas-les-Flots?
The average booked night in Palavas-les-Flots cost €119 before fees. Half of listings charge between €80 and €135, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Palavas-les-Flots?
In Palavas-les-Flots, 8% 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 Palavas-les-Flots?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Palavas-les-Flots Airbnb grossed €10,856 in the 12 months to September 2026, 12% above the Occitania average of €9,663. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, €7,766 a year (about €650 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about €1,070 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Palavas-les-Flots?
August usually pays best, averaging €3,160 per active listing over the past two years, and January usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Palavas-les-Flots?
Each night a Palavas-les-Flots listing was open to book earned €55 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 €101 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Palavas-les-Flots?
Palavas-les-Flots stays were booked 52 days (about seven weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Palavas-les-Flots?
The average Palavas-les-Flots Airbnb stay lasted 6.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 14 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Palavas-les-Flots rated?
Guests rate Palavas-les-Flots Airbnbs 4.77 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Palavas-les-Flots?
Plage de Palavas, Centre-ville de Palavas and Le Petit Travers draw the most short-term rental interest in Palavas-les-Flots. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Palavas-les-Flots?
AirROI counted 739 active Airbnb listings in Palavas-les-Flots as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Pérols, 4 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Palavas-les-Flots?
In Palavas-les-Flots, more than eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about €51.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 739 active Airbnb listings in Palavas-les-Flots 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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