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Airbnb in Toronto: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 256 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
56%
+23.1 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$96.2
-3.7% YoY
Active listings
11,370
21,468 total
Revenue per available night
$31.52

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Toronto short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 23.1 points, while the median daily rate is down 3.7 percent.

Toronto — occupancy over time 40% 3y ago 2022-11 33% 2y ago 2023-11 33% 1y ago 2024-11 56% Now 2025-11

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 16.5 points lower. Two years ago, 23.1 points lower.

When Toronto Airbnbs perform best

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

Toronto — monthly occupancy 39% 42% 44% 44% 50% 52% 52% 60% 63% 63% 60% 46% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Toronto compares to Canada

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

Occupancy vs national
+4 pts vs national
National median: 52%
Daily rate vs national
+3.6% vs national
National median: $92.9

What kind of Airbnbs are in Toronto?

Of the 11,370 active operating listings, 68.9% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 53.9% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 4.5%1 BR: 60.9%2 BR: 22.6%3 BR: 8.3%4+ BR: 3.6%

Top neighborhoods in Toronto

The 140 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills1263%$68.6+42.2 pts YoY
Yonge-St.Clair1356%$65.71+5.9 pts YoY
Waterfront Communities-The Island2,09256%$58.83+11.6 pts YoY
Niagara43456%$51.21+16.5 pts YoY
Bay Street Corridor23656%$45.14+23.1 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Toronto?
Active Airbnb listings in Toronto run at ~56% occupancy (up 23.1 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Toronto?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Toronto is approximately $96.2, down 3.7% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Toronto?
There are approximately 11,370 active short-term rental listings in Toronto (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Toronto?
Compared to a year ago, Toronto short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +23.1 pts, daily rate -3.7%. 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=4,206, ADR n=10,123.