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Airbnb in Hawaii: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 312 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
30%
+11.9 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$208
+1.5% YoY
Active listings
22,154
33,457 total
Revenue per available night
$36.4

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Hawaii short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 11.9 points, while the median daily rate is up 1.5 percent.

Hawaii — occupancy over time 18% 1y ago 2024-09 30% Now 2025-09

When Hawaii Airbnbs perform best

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

Hawaii — monthly occupancy 44% 43% 35% 30% 27% 30% 31% 30% 43% 48% 41% 43% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Hawaii compares to United States

Benchmarked against 34 other United States markets we track, Hawaii's metrics tell a clear story.

Occupancy vs national
-12 pts vs national
National median: 42%
Daily rate vs national
+52.4% vs national
National median: $136.5

What kind of Airbnbs are in Hawaii?

Of the 22,154 active operating listings, 93.5% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 61.8% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
Studio
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 13.2%1 BR: 42.1%2 BR: 29.2%3 BR: 10.8%4+ BR: 4.6%

Top neighborhoods in Hawaii

The 30 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Lanai560%$124.3+26.3 pts YoY
Hana7260%$99.9+20.5 pts YoY
Makawao-Pukalani-Kula3072%$94.3+37.5 pts YoY
Koolauloa48054%$93+14.5 pts YoY
Waimea-Kekaha2248%$90.2+25 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Hawaii?
Active Airbnb listings in Hawaii run at ~30% occupancy (up 11.9 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Hawaii?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Hawaii is approximately $208, up 1.5% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Hawaii?
There are approximately 22,154 active short-term rental listings in Hawaii (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Hawaii?
Compared to a year ago, Hawaii short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +11.9 pts, daily rate +1.5%. 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=14,266, ADR n=21,957.