Airbnb: the top 10 cities with the most listings
The Airbnb platform brings together a countless number of listings, from single rooms to entire homes. Its many filters and categories let you narrow down exactly what you are looking for. In France and abroad, it has become one of the benchmarks for listing short-stay accommodation.
Top 10 French cities
In France, the Airbnb rental market is dominated by a handful of major cities.
Top of the list is Paris, with 60,000 listings. The capital of love has lost none of its appeal. Next comes Nice, with 12,000 listings: thanks to its quality of life and its climate, it remains a first-choice destination. Lyon and its 9,000 listings win visitors over with the city's historic heritage. Marseille and its calanques follow with 8,000 listings, then Bordeaux with 7,000. Cannes and its film festival account for 6,500. Toulouse, the Pink City, offers 6,000, while Lille, the Flemish capital, is not far behind with 5,500 listings. Montpellier and Nantes round off this top 10 with 5,000 and 4,500 rental listings respectively.
Each of these cities, with its own character and strengths, adds to the variety and the appeal of France on the Airbnb platform.
Top 10 cities worldwide
Now let us step back and look at the top 10 cities worldwide. The Airbnb rental market is dominated by several major cities, each with its own character.
New York leads the way with 70,000 listings. In second place comes Paris and the 60,000 listings we saw earlier. London follows close behind with 50,000 listings. Rome and its 45,000 listings draw visitors with its history and its ancient monuments. Los Angeles has 40,000 listings, home to the great American myth and fine sandy beaches. Barcelona and Tokyo are neck and neck with 35,000 and 30,000 listings respectively. Berlin, with 28,000 listings, attracts visitors for its past and its history. Closing the ranking are Sydney and Amsterdam, with 25,000 and 24,000 listings each.
Each of these cities, with its own unique features, is among the most sought-after destinations on Airbnb worldwide. This overview shows just how far Airbnb dominates the world of tourist bookings. Built on the idea of staying in someone's home, the platform has developed its concept to appeal to as many people as possible, all over the world. Want to know more about the Airbnb platform? Do read our article on How to become an Airbnb Superhost: the steps to reach this coveted status
