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Airbnb in Winnipeg: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 310 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
48%
+11.8 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$71.04
-4% YoY
Active listings
1,218
1,637 total
Revenue per available night
$23.01

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Winnipeg short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 11.8 points, while the median daily rate is down 4 percent.

Winnipeg — occupancy over time 21% 3y ago 2022-09 21% 2y ago 2023-09 36% 1y ago 2024-09 48% Now 2025-09

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 26.6 points lower. Two years ago, 26.6 points lower.

When Winnipeg Airbnbs perform best

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

Winnipeg — monthly occupancy 27% 25% 29% 32% 31% 38% 44% 44% 53% 39% 32% 28% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Winnipeg compares to Canada

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

Occupancy vs national
-4 pts vs national
National median: 52%
Daily rate vs national
-23.5% vs national
National median: $92.9

What kind of Airbnbs are in Winnipeg?

Of the 1,218 active operating listings, 77.7% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 51.1% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 1.3%1 BR: 45.6%2 BR: 33.4%3 BR: 14.4%4+ BR: 5.4%

Top neighborhoods in Winnipeg

The 15 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
St. James6556%$48.69-6.5 pts YoY
River Heights - Fort Garry6542%$37.15+2.5 pts YoY
Fort Rouge - East Fort Garry15356%$36.33+1.8 pts YoY
St. Boniface7842%$33.82-4 pts YoY
Old Kildonan1072%$32.49+45.7 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Winnipeg?
Active Airbnb listings in Winnipeg run at ~48% occupancy (up 11.8 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Winnipeg?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Winnipeg is approximately $71.04, down 4% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Winnipeg?
There are approximately 1,218 active short-term rental listings in Winnipeg (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Winnipeg?
Compared to a year ago, Winnipeg short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +11.8 pts, daily rate -4%. 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=546, ADR n=1,149.