In short: in summer 2026 (June to August), the homes we managed for the whole season on the French Riviera were booked on 84% of available nights, at an average of €165 a night. Antibes leads (90%), followed by Juan-les-Pins and Saint-Laurent-du-Var (86%), then Nice (85%). These are gross summer figures from our own portfolio.
Where do these figures come from?
- Source: our "Saison 2026 Azur" report, exported from Lodgify, the software we use to manage our properties.
- Period: June, July and August 2026.
- Scope: only properties we managed for the whole season. Anything that joined us mid-summer is left out.
- Occupancy rate: nights booked divided by nights open for booking. Nights the owner blocked for personal use are not counted.
- Average price: the average gross amount earned per booked night.
- Caveat: these figures describe our properties, not the whole market. A town where we mostly manage studios will show a lower average price than one where we manage two-bedroom apartments.
Occupancy rates in Nice, Antibes, Cannes and across the Riviera
| Town | Occupancy rate | Average nightly rate | Revenue per open night* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antibes | 90% | €184 | ≈ €166 |
| Juan-les-Pins | 86% | €102 | ≈ €88 |
| Saint-Laurent-du-Var (2 properties) | 86% | €118 | ≈ €101 |
| Nice | 85% | €177 | ≈ €150 |
| Cannes | 81% | €134 | ≈ €109 |
| Cagnes-sur-Mer | 76% | €136 | ≈ €103 |
| Villeneuve-Loubet (1 property) | 65% | €116 | ≈ €75 |
| All properties | 84% | €165 | ≈ €139 |
*Occupancy rate × average price: what each open night earns on average, booked or not.
Source: "Saison 2026 Azur" report (Lodgify), June to August 2026, properties managed for the whole season. Gross income, before commission, platform fees, running costs and tax.
Saint-Laurent-du-Var and Villeneuve-Loubet have too few properties to give a reliable town average.
What about the whole year?
From September to May, our properties never sit empty: they are let on a bail mobilité (French furnished mobility lease, 1 to 10 months) or a student lease, with 100% occupancy. In summer they switch to holiday letting. The table below combines both.
| Town | June | July | August | Sept to May | Full year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nice | 86% | 91% | 92% | 100% | ≈ 97% |
| Antibes | 92% | 83% | 99% | 100% | ≈ 98% |
| Juan-les-Pins | 73% | 95% | 90% | 100% | ≈ 97% |
| Cannes | 55% | 88% | 97% | 100% | ≈ 95% |
| Cagnes-sur-Mer (1 property) | 90% | 100% | 94% | 100% | ≈ 99% |
| Saint-Laurent-du-Var (1 property) | 100% | 94% | 94% | 100% | ≈ 99% |
| Overall | 82% | 91% | 93% | 100% | ≈ 97% |
June to August: monthly occupancy taken from Lodgify on 8 October 2026, averaged across the properties let short-term that month. September to May: properties let on a mobility or student lease. "Full year": average of the twelve months. June is the least predictable month, especially in Cannes, where the season starts later. Using the summer rate from the first table instead (84% of open nights), the full-year figure is 96%.
Does occupancy depend on the size of the property?
| Property type | Occupancy rate | Average nightly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Studio, sleeps 2 | 76% | €109 |
| Mezzanine studio (sleeps 3 to 4) | 90% | €123 |
| One-bedroom | 86% | €138 |
| Two-bedroom | 87% | €226 |
| Three-bedroom+ (1 property) | 84% | €498 |
June to August 2026. The two-person studio is the least booked; adding beds on a mezzanine lifts it to 90%. For the full breakdown by type, see which apartment earns the most as a holiday let.
Is occupancy up on 2025?
Across the 27 properties we managed in both summer 2025 and summer 2026, June to August revenue rose by 7%, while the average nightly rate fell from €201 to €191. In other words, more nights sold at slightly lower prices.
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Town by town: the key points
- Antibes has both the highest occupancy and the highest prices in our portfolio, so it is where an open night earned the most this summer. See our Airbnb management in Antibes.
- Nice stays remarkably steady: 85% at €177. To see what that means in income, read How much a holiday let earns. See our Airbnb management in Nice.
- Juan-les-Pins and Saint-Laurent-du-Var fill up just as well as Nice, at lower average prices. See Juan-les-Pins and Saint-Laurent-du-Var.
- Cannes: 81% at €134. Summer is not Cannes' only busy period: the Festival runs in May, and several major trade shows take place in spring and autumn. See our Airbnb management in Cannes.
- Cagnes-sur-Mer (76%) and Villeneuve-Loubet (65%, just one property) have the lowest rates in our portfolio. See Cagnes-sur-Mer and Villeneuve-Loubet.
Should you aim for 100% occupancy?
No. A property that is full all summer has usually been priced too low on some dates. What counts is income: price × nights let. That is why the table has a final column: Juan-les-Pins and Saint-Laurent-du-Var share the same occupancy (86%), but not the same revenue per open night.
What pushes occupancy up?
- Prices adjusted daily to match demand and local events. See Dynamic pricing.
- A complete listing: good photos, a clear description and an up-to-date list of amenities.
- A steady flow of good reviews, which lifts the listing in search results.
- Fast replies and an up-to-date calendar.
- Listing on several platforms, with calendars kept in sync.
- Sensible minimum stays, so you are not left with single empty nights between bookings.
How to use these figures for your own property
- Start with your town's rate in the table.
- Adjust the price for the size and location of your property.
- Remember these are summer months. Short stays are quieter off season, which is why a mobility or student lease makes sense from September to May.
- Work out net income from gross using the method in How to estimate Airbnb income.
Or go straight to our income simulator.
Sources
- Internal "Saison 2026 Azur" report, Lodgify data, June to August 2026, properties managed for the whole season
- Lodgify, "Taux d'occupation" (occupancy rate) report by month and by property, taken on 8 October 2026
Find out more about our holiday rental management in Nice, our holiday rental management in Cannes and our properties in Antibes.
