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Airbnb in Vancouver: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 250 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
42%
-7.3 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$108.78
-2% YoY
Active listings
3,993
5,685 total
Revenue per available night
$46.18

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Vancouver short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is down 7.3 points, while the median daily rate is down 2 percent.

Vancouver — occupancy over time 40% 3y ago 2022-11 38% 2y ago 2023-11 49% 1y ago 2024-11 42% Now 2025-11

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 2.5 points lower. Two years ago, 4.2 points lower.

When Vancouver Airbnbs perform best

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

Vancouver — monthly occupancy 38% 40% 43% 43% 49% 56% 54% 58% 62% 62% 59% 45% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Vancouver compares to Canada

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

Occupancy vs national
-10 pts vs national
National median: 52%
Daily rate vs national
+17.1% vs national
National median: $92.9

What kind of Airbnbs are in Vancouver?

Of the 3,993 active operating listings, 82.2% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 54.7% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 3.8%1 BR: 50.9%2 BR: 29.9%3 BR: 10.7%4+ BR: 4.7%

Top neighborhoods in Vancouver

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

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Downtown92958%$63.71+0.5 pts YoY
Kitsilano28049%$60.31-0.3 pts YoY
Downtown Eastside27048%$55.43-1.3 pts YoY
South Cambie3548%$54.98-24.1 pts YoY
West End16042%$54.39-28.7 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Vancouver?
Active Airbnb listings in Vancouver run at ~42% occupancy (down 7.3 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Vancouver?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Vancouver is approximately $108.78, down 2% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Vancouver?
There are approximately 3,993 active short-term rental listings in Vancouver (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Vancouver?
Compared to a year ago, Vancouver short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy -7.3 pts, daily rate -2%. 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=1,206, ADR n=3,509.