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Airbnb in Victoria: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

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

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
48%
+13.5 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$118.4
+0.6% YoY
Active listings
2,586
3,396 total
Revenue per available night
$46.55

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Victoria short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 13.5 points, while the median daily rate is up 0.6 percent.

Victoria — occupancy over time 33% 3y ago 2022-09 30% 2y ago 2023-09 35% 1y ago 2024-09 48% Now 2025-09

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 15.1 points lower. Two years ago, 18.4 points lower.

When Victoria Airbnbs perform best

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

Victoria — monthly occupancy 41% 41% 40% 42% 40% 42% 54% 53% 53% 57% 42% 41% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Victoria compares to Canada

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

Occupancy vs national
-4 pts vs national
National median: 52%
Daily rate vs national
+27.4% vs national
National median: $92.9

What kind of Airbnbs are in Victoria?

Of the 2,586 active operating listings, 87.2% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 62.8% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 6.2%1 BR: 52.7%2 BR: 26.2%3 BR: 9.6%4+ BR: 5.4%

Top neighborhoods in Victoria

The 29 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Gonzales1072%$56.02+49 pts YoY
Juan de Fuca33642%$54.76+17.3 pts YoY
View Royal3060%$54.24+22.2 pts YoY
Downtown16642%$52.76-56.6 pts YoY
North Jubilee1244%$52.76-5.3 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Victoria?
Active Airbnb listings in Victoria run at ~48% occupancy (up 13.5 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Victoria?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Victoria is approximately $118.4, up 0.6% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Victoria?
There are approximately 2,586 active short-term rental listings in Victoria (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Victoria?
Compared to a year ago, Victoria short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +13.5 pts, daily rate +0.6%. 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=866, ADR n=2,338.