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Airbnb in New Brunswick: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 299 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
42%
+22.3 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$111
+0% YoY
Active listings
3,390
4,207 total
Revenue per available night
$22.64

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the New Brunswick short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 22.3 points, while the median daily rate is up 0 percent.

New Brunswick — occupancy over time 18% 3y ago 2022-09 15% 2y ago 2023-09 20% 1y ago 2024-09 42% Now 2025-09

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 23.9 points lower. Two years ago, 27.2 points lower.

When New Brunswick Airbnbs perform best

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

New Brunswick — monthly occupancy 45% 44% 43% 47% 42% 39% 51% 51% 48% 50% 43% 43% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How New Brunswick compares to Canada

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

Occupancy vs national
-10 pts vs national
National median: 52%
Daily rate vs national
+19.5% vs national
National median: $92.9

What kind of Airbnbs are in New Brunswick?

Of the 3,390 active operating listings, 88.2% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 51% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 2.6%1 BR: 39.3%2 BR: 30.8%3 BR: 19.2%4+ BR: 8%

Top neighborhoods in New Brunswick

The 141 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Hampstead332%$101.31—
Clair1—$74.96—
Drummond1018%$72.08+13.1 pts YoY
Brighton2—$65.49—
Kingsclear1848%$63.05+9.4 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in New Brunswick?
Active Airbnb listings in New Brunswick run at ~42% occupancy (up 22.3 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in New Brunswick?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in New Brunswick is approximately $111, up 0% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in New Brunswick?
There are approximately 3,390 active short-term rental listings in New Brunswick (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in New Brunswick?
Compared to a year ago, New Brunswick short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +22.3 pts, daily rate +0%. 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 2025-09 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=2,122, ADR n=3,101.