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Airbnb in Montreal: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 246 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

Montreal short-term rental market data, neighbourhood breakdown, and regulation summary.

At a glance
Median occupancy
62%
+20.9 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$78.44
+1% YoY
Active listings
6,430
9,716 total
Revenue per available night
$30.19

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Montreal short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 20.9 points, while the median daily rate is up 1 percent.

Montreal — occupancy over time 51% 2y ago 2023-11 41% 1y ago 2024-11 62% Now 2025-11

Looking further back: Two years ago, 11 points lower.

When Montreal Airbnbs perform best

Monthly occupancy data shows the seasonal rhythm of the Montreal short-term rental market. Use this to plan dynamic pricing, target peak demand, and avoid lulls.

Montreal — monthly occupancy 29% 27% 30% 33% 38% 43% 42% 46% 52% 54% 56% 43% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Montreal compares to Canada

Benchmarked against 8 other Canada markets we track, Montreal's metrics tell a clear story.

Occupancy vs national
+10 pts vs national
National median: 52%
Daily rate vs national
-15.6% vs national
National median: $92.9

What kind of Airbnbs are in Montreal?

Of the 6,430 active operating listings, 83.8% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 48.1% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
Studio
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 8.1%1 BR: 50.4%2 BR: 24.5%3 BR: 11.4%4+ BR: 5.7%

Top neighborhoods in Montreal

The 32 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Baie-d'Urfé390%$53.58+75.5 pts YoY
Anjou1362%$44.99+28 pts YoY
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal1,46462%$41.88+11 pts YoY
Dorval1154%$41.37-13.9 pts YoY
Westmount3039%$37.81+2.8 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Montreal?
Active Airbnb listings in Montreal run at ~62% occupancy (up 20.9 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Montreal?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Montreal is approximately $78.44, up 1% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Montreal?
There are approximately 6,430 active short-term rental listings in Montreal (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Montreal?
Compared to a year ago, Montreal short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +20.9 pts, daily rate +1%. Underlying data comes from the latest Inside Airbnb snapshot vs the closest archive ~12 months prior.

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Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2025-11 snapshot, filtered to active listings (those with at least one booking in the last 12 months). Year-over-year deltas compare against the closest archived snapshot ~12 months prior. Sample sizes: occupancy n=2,169, ADR n=5,808.