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Airbnb in Ottawa: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 306 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
60%
+25.5 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$81.4
+2.8% YoY
Active listings
1,888
2,730 total
Revenue per available night
$30.64

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Ottawa short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 25.5 points, while the median daily rate is up 2.8 percent.

Ottawa — occupancy over time 41% 3y ago 2022-09 33% 2y ago 2023-09 35% 1y ago 2024-09 60% Now 2025-09

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 18.9 points lower. Two years ago, 27.1 points lower.

When Ottawa Airbnbs perform best

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

Ottawa — monthly occupancy 32% 30% 31% 36% 35% 40% 49% 49% 54% 50% 36% 33% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Ottawa compares to Canada

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

Occupancy vs national
+8 pts vs national
National median: 52%
Daily rate vs national
-12.4% vs national
National median: $92.9

What kind of Airbnbs are in Ottawa?

Of the 1,888 active operating listings, 63.5% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 51% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4+ BR
Studio: 3.6%1 BR: 53%2 BR: 19.8%3 BR: 13.9%4+ BR: 9.6%

Top neighborhoods in Ottawa

The 23 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Capital9360%$47.06+2.5 pts YoY
Somerset17560%$42.18+10.7 pts YoY
Rideau-Rockcliffe9060%$39.81+0.8 pts YoY
Rideau-Vanier27360%$38.18+10.7 pts YoY
Kitchissippi10160%$36.19+15.1 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Ottawa?
Active Airbnb listings in Ottawa run at ~60% occupancy (up 25.5 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Ottawa?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Ottawa is approximately $81.4, up 2.8% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Ottawa?
There are approximately 1,888 active short-term rental listings in Ottawa (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Ottawa?
Compared to a year ago, Ottawa short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +25.5 pts, daily rate +2.8%. 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=707, ADR n=1,712.