A new study by French think tank Terram, based on Airbnb data, reveals that 81% of French communes now host at least one Airbnb listing, totaling nearly 29,000 municipalities. The report highlights how short-term rentals have expanded beyond major tourist hubs to rural areas lacking hotel infrastructure. Between October 2024 and September 2025, AirDNA data shows France averaged 1.31 million active short-term rental listings monthly, with 71% listed on Airbnb. While Airbnb argues it supports local economies using existing housing stock, critics warn of intensified housing strain and call for deeper analysis of listing types and professionalization levels.

81% of French communes host Airbnb listings. AirDNA tracked 1.31M active monthly rentals in France, with 71% on Airbnb, from Oct 2024 to Sept 2025.

Airbnb présent dans 81 % des communes françaises, selon une étude d’un think tank

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Airbnb présent dans 81 % des communes françaises, selon une étude d’un think tank