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Airbnb in Quebec City: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 255 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
62%
+11 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$89.54
+11% YoY
Active listings
1,884
2,369 total
Revenue per available night
$37.74

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Quebec City short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 11 points, while the median daily rate is up 11 percent.

Quebec City — occupancy over time 33% 3y ago 2022-11 49% 2y ago 2023-11 51% 1y ago 2024-11 62% Now 2025-11

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 29.1 points lower. Two years ago, 12.7 points lower.

When Quebec City Airbnbs perform best

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

Quebec City — monthly occupancy 28% 33% 28% 27% 31% 32% 33% 40% 42% 42% 50% 50% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Quebec City compares to Canada

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

Occupancy vs national
+10 pts vs national
National median: 52%
Daily rate vs national
-3.6% vs national
National median: $92.9

What kind of Airbnbs are in Quebec City?

Of the 1,884 active operating listings, 86.1% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 50.6% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 7.1%1 BR: 48.9%2 BR: 29.2%3 BR: 10.6%4+ BR: 4.2%

Top neighborhoods in Quebec City

The 35 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Vieux-Québec/Cap-Blanc/Colline parlementaire37462%$64.6+16.2 pts YoY
Chutes-Montmorency1442%$51.06+19 pts YoY
Saint-Roch46860%$46.03-0.8 pts YoY
Quartier 4-6962%$42.4+3.6 pts YoY
Des Châtels424%$41.88-10 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Quebec City?
Active Airbnb listings in Quebec City run at ~62% occupancy (up 11 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Quebec City?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Quebec City is approximately $89.54, up 11% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Quebec City?
There are approximately 1,884 active short-term rental listings in Quebec City (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Quebec City?
Compared to a year ago, Quebec City short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +11 pts, daily rate +11%. 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=581, ADR n=1,696.