Side-by-side comparison

New Orleans vs San Diego: which is better for Airbnb investment?

We compare the United States short-term rental markets across occupancy, daily rate, RevPAR, year-over-year trend, and regulation.

Bottom line

New Orleans edges ahead of San Diego on higher occupancy (60% vs 48%), stronger RevPAR ($59.4 vs $57.4).

Head-to-head metrics

 New OrleansSan Diego
Median occupancy60%48%
Median daily rate$131$174
Median RevPAR$59.4$57.4
Active listings4,9399,541
YoY occupancy
YoY daily rate
Regulation risk
Annual night capNoneNone
License requiredNoNo

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Market guide
Airbnb in New Orleans
Occupancy, ADR, neighborhoods, regulation
Market guide
Airbnb in San Diego
Occupancy, ADR, neighborhoods, regulation
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