Renting at the best price for the Olympic Games
Meet Optirental, your new ally for getting ready for the Olympic Games.
The 2024 Olympic Games will take place in Paris from 26 July to 11 August.
This major, long-awaited competition will draw millions of visitors from all over the world. Paris therefore needs to get ready to welcome huge numbers of guests, and above all to accommodate them.
What rates are being charged?
The median nightly rate shifts regularly. Currently set at 603 € across all neighbourhoods and types of accommodation, this index varies from one arrondissement to another. Thanks to the OptiRental website, you can track rates in real time by arrondissement in Paris, as well as in Hauts-de-Seine and Seine-Saint-Denis.
The surge in prices is especially noticeable in central Paris, where most of the Olympic venues are located.
Which amenities, at what price?
To get the most value out of your rental, certain amenities prove particularly appealing. We have picked out the three we believe will be genuinely useful, along with the financial value they add to your property.
A television: the median rate for a property with a TV is 686 € per night.
Accessibility: single-storey, step-free properties will be in especially high demand, with a median rate of 719 €.
Keeping cool: if your property has air conditioning, the median nightly rate rises to 1 026 €.
Adjusting for how many people you can host
It is not always easy to set your price according to how many guests you can accommodate.
If you host a couple, the median rate currently sits at around 360 € a night, whereas for a group of at least six people it climbs to 1 141 €. And of course, the Paralympic Games should not be forgotten. Optirental has put together a dedicated page to help you rent at the best price during the event.
We hope this has shed a little more light on the tricky business of renting in Paris during the Olympic Games. By following this advice, you will be better prepared to welcome guests from around the world and to make the most of this exceptional period.
The table below sums up the median rates mentioned in this article, by amenity or by guest capacity.
| Criterion | Median rate per night |
|---|---|
| All neighbourhoods combined | €603 |
| Property with a TV | €686 |
| Ground-floor property | €719 |
| Air-conditioned property | €1,026 |
| Duo (2 guests) | €360 |
| Group of 6 or more | €1,141 |
Frequently asked questions
What dates does the Olympic period cover in Paris? The 2024 Olympic Games run in Paris from 26 July to 11 August. The city expects millions of visitors from around the world, and it has to house them. That is the window to build your calendar and your pricing around.
How much does a night in Paris cost during the Olympics? The median rate currently sits at €603 per night, across all districts and all property types. That figure moves constantly and says nothing about your street: it varies from one arrondissement to the next. OptiRental tracks the change in real time for Paris, Hauts-de-Seine and Seine-Saint-Denis.
Which amenities actually push the price up? Three stand out. A property with a television shows a median rate of €686 per night, a step-free single-level property €719, and an air-conditioned one €1,026. Air conditioning is by far the heaviest factor.
What should I charge depending on the number of guests? For two guests, the median rate is around €360 per night. For a group of six or more, it climbs to €1,141. Matching your price to your capacity is the trickiest part of the exercise, and it is better done before bookings open than after.
Which districts command the highest rates? The price surge is clearest in the central arrondissements of Paris, where most of the Olympic venues are located. The gap with the other areas is wide. To position your own property, rely on the per-district index rather than the overall median.
Should I apply the same rates during the Paralympic Games? No. It is a separate period and deserves its own calculation. OptiRental has published a dedicated page for pricing your rental during that event. Do not copy your Olympic rates across without checking them.
