Airbnb returns in Sarlat-la-Canéda (24200)
A well-run 3-bed house here can bring in about €45,990 of rent a year: a 18.3% gross yield before costs.
Capital of the Périgord Noir, Sarlat combines affordable DVF house prices per m² with gross yields often exceeding 11% for stone houses with heated pools.
Sources: notarized sale prices (DVF), energy ratings (ADEME), French short-let law (Loi Le Meur, 2024).
Median price
2,180 €/m²
Notarized sales 2024
Gross yield (estimate)
18.3%
Airbopti estimate
Per night (3-bed)
€175
Rental platforms
Nights booked
72%
INSEE tourism data
Prices and returns by neighborhood
Explore DVF real estate values and short-term rental yields by neighborhood in Sarlat-la-Canéda.
Historic Center & Medieval City
3,180 €/m²Protected pedestrian zone · +46% vs median (2180 €/sqm) · 48 DVF sales · 4BR ADR 260 €/night (13.6%)
La Caneda & Western Sector
2,820 €/m²Sought-after residential area · +29% vs median (2180 €/sqm) · 32 DVF sales · 4BR ADR 290 €/night (17.1%)
Northern Hills & Le Colombier
2,540 €/m²Panoramic heights with scenic valley views · +17% vs median (2180 €/sqm) · 26 DVF sales · 4BR ADR 240 €/night (15.7%)
Southern Plain & Madrazes
2,310 €/m²Affordable city gateway sector · +6% vs median (2180 €/sqm) · 18 DVF sales · 4BR ADR 215 €/night (15.5%)
Price per night by house size
3-Bedroom House (6 guests)
€175 / night
Indicative revenue: ~€45,990 / yr
4-Bedroom House (8 guests)
€240 / night
Indicative revenue: ~€63,072 / yr
5-Bedroom House (10+ guests)
€315 / night
Indicative revenue: ~€82,782 / yr
Nightly rates and occupancy data sources
Based on listed prices for similar houses in town and INSEE tourism figures. Yearly revenue assumes the booking rate of a well-run listing.
Which upgrades pay for themselves fastest in Sarlat-la-Canéda?
Outdoor Spa / Nordic Bath (+7.5K €)
Cost: €7,500
Heated Swimming Pool (+28K €)
Cost: €28,000
Extra Bedroom / Kids Dorm (+9K €)
Cost: €9,000
EV Fast Charger (+1.8K €)
Cost: €1,800
Reversible AC & Soundproofing (+3.5K €)
Cost: €3,500
Designer Furniture & Hotel Bedding Pack (+4.5K €)
Cost: €4,500
Smart Lock & Fiber Workspace (+1.2K €)
Cost: €1,200
DPE Energy Retrofit to Class D (+18K €)
Cost: €18,000
How we calculate these figures
Data synchronized on 2026-10-29 15:46:22We combine free public French data. No sponsored listings, no agency data.
House sale prices (DVF, French tax office)
Official deeds of house sales: actual median price per m² recorded on recent notarized transactions.
2,180 €/m² · 142 sales
Energy ratings (DPE, A to G, ADEME)
Certified energy audits per commune: average kWh/m²/year and rate of F/G thermal strainers subject to Loi Le Meur bans.
22.4% rated F or G (1,831 energy ratings)
Population and area (INSEE)
Official government geographic and demographic boundaries: INSEE code, census population, and cadastral area.
8,763 residents · 49 km²
Tourism demand
INSEE seasonal footfall, classified short-term rental occupancy surveys, and predictive local demand analytics.
Nights booked: 57% on average, 72% for well-run listings
How we get to 18.3%
Typical house: 115 m² × 2,180 €/m² = 250,700 €
Yearly rent: 365 nights × 72% booked × 175 € (3-bed) = 45,990 €
Gross yield: 45,990 € ÷ 250,700 € = 18.3%
Can you rent short-term in Sarlat-la-Canéda?
Non-strained zone with no municipal quotas or compensation requirements. Prior municipal declaration required to obtain a registration number. DPE class D compliance required by 2034 under the Loi Le Meur.
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