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Best Airbnb Markets in Canada (2026)

Based on Airbtics data from September 2025 to August 2026, this page ranks the best Airbnb markets in Canada by Market Grade. The grade compares short-term rental yield, year-over-year revenue growth, and occupancy (demand), then adjusts for local regulation. The table also shows listing count, average daily rate, and annual revenue for every market.

Markets on this page are ranked by the Airbtics Market Grade, not by the number of listings. The grade compares each market with the other markets in this ranking on three measures, then adjusts for local short-term rental regulation.

  1. Yield: Annual short-term rental revenue divided by property price. A higher yield ranks higher.
  2. Growth: Year-over-year change in revenue. Faster revenue growth ranks higher.
  3. Demand: Average occupancy rate over the last 12 months. Higher occupancy ranks higher.

Stricter short-term rental regulation lowers the letter grade. Occupancy, average daily rate, and annual revenue are shown for every market. Exact yield and revenue growth are published for the three highest-graded markets. For every other market those two figures are in Market Explorer. The rankboard plots the same markets by occupancy and average daily rate, and the table under the chart lists those values in text.

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Last updated: 16th October, 2026

Canada Short-Term Rental Market Overview (September 2025 to August 2026)

National averages across all Canada markets
Average Occupancy Rate i
63.00%
Average Annual Revenue i
CA$53,640
Average Daily Rate (ADR) i
CA$225
YoY Supply Growth i
43.51%
YoY Revenue Change i
7.40%

Top 30 Canada Cities for Airbnb in 2026

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Position Market Grade Market Name Regulation No of Listings Avg. Occupancy Rate Avg. Daily Rate Revenue Short-term Rental Yield Revenue Growth
1BVancouver
Strict
3,54176% 🚀CA$292CA$83,0329.0%+17.1%
2BMatawinie
Strict
1,27050%CA$289CA$56,61819.2%+6.4%
3BQuebec City
Strict
1,25671%CA$218CA$59,07520.3%+8.7%
4BCharlevoix
Strict
83851%CA$333CA$65,723Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
5B+Montreal
Strict
5,54373%CA$193CA$53,233Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
6B+Les Laurentides
Strict
2,65552%CA$308CA$62,557Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
7B+Canmore
Lenient
2,20679% 🚀CA$368CA$109,519Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
8COttawa
Strict
1,45769%CA$131CA$34,529Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
9CWinnipeg
Strict
1,18062%CA$117CA$27,967Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
10CSt. John's
Lenient
89970%CA$197CA$51,839Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
11CSurrey
Strict
79363%CA$175CA$41,811Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
12CHamilton
Lenient
77762%CA$141CA$32,989Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
13CFrontenac
Lenient
74258%CA$263CA$57,170Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
14CVaughan
Lenient
48365%CA$138CA$34,020Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
15C+Toronto
Strict
9,55171%CA$193CA$51,440Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
16C+Whistler
Strict
2,53966%CA$362CA$91,186Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
17C+Prince Edward Island
Strict
2,10969%CA$260CA$66,617Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
18C+Niagara Falls
Lenient
1,08151%CA$215CA$41,951Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
19C+Prince Edward
Lenient
94259%CA$378CA$84,043Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
20C+Crescent Beach - Hammonds plains
Strict
83567%CA$268CA$67,306Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
21C+Bruce
Lenient
83158%CA$285CA$61,912Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
22C+Vernon
Strict
69659%CA$338CA$74,825Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
23DCalgary
Strict
4,72565%CA$161CA$39,586Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
24DEdmonton
Strict
3,00359%CA$123CA$27,816Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
25D+Mississauga
Lenient
1,49561%CA$141CA$32,391Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
26D+Richmond
Strict
1,13362%CA$183CA$42,740Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
27D+Brampton
Lenient
89555%CA$123CA$25,678Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
28D+Richmond Hill
Lenient
84760%CA$148CA$33,793Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
29E+Kootenay Rockies
Strict
64365%CA$270CA$66,176Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
30E+Kitchener
Lenient
59062%CA$134CA$31,653Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer

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Why Invest in Airbnb Canada in 2026?

The highest-graded short-term rental markets in Canada are Vancouver, Matawinie and Quebec City. The table ranks every tracked market by Airbtics Market Grade. Occupancy, average daily rate, annual revenue, yield, and revenue growth are the figures behind that grade.

Top 3 Airbnb markets in Canada by Market Grade

These are the three highest-graded Airbnb markets in Canada. Market Grade compares yield, revenue growth, and occupancy (demand) with the other markets on this page, then adjusts for short-term rental regulation. The chart repeats those three percentiles in text so the ranking is readable without the graphic.

Rank 1 — Vancouver (Grade B)

Vancouver is rank 1 of 30 markets in this Canada ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B, with 9.0% short-term rental yield, 76.0% occupancy, and +17.1% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Vancouver ranks lowest 35% for yield, top 5% for growth, and top 5% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of CA$292, annual revenue of CA$83,032, a rent gap of 2822.3%, 3,541 active listings, strict short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of CA$1,050,000.

  • Market gradeB
  • Yield9.0%
  • Revenue growth+17.1%
  • Occupancy76.0%
  • Average daily rateCA$292
  • Annual revenueCA$83,032
  • Rent gap2822.3%
  • Active listings3,541
  • 2-bedroom priceCA$1,050,000
  • RegulationStrict
lowest 35%Yieldtop 5%Growthtop 5%Demand

Percentile versus other Canada markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: lowest 35%
  • Growth: top 5%
  • Demand: top 5%

Rank 2 — Matawinie (Grade B)

Matawinie is rank 2 of 30 markets in this Canada ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B, with 19.2% short-term rental yield, 50.0% occupancy, and +6.4% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Matawinie ranks top 8% for yield, lowest 48% for growth, and lowest 2% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of CA$289, annual revenue of CA$56,618, a rent gap of 3740.9%, 1,270 active listings, strict short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of CA$251,999.

  • Market gradeB
  • Yield19.2%
  • Revenue growth+6.4%
  • Occupancy50.0%
  • Average daily rateCA$289
  • Annual revenueCA$56,618
  • Rent gap3740.9%
  • Active listings1,270
  • 2-bedroom priceCA$251,999
  • RegulationStrict
top 8%Yieldlowest 48%Growthlowest 2%Demand

Percentile versus other Canada markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: top 8%
  • Growth: lowest 48%
  • Demand: lowest 2%

Rank 3 — Quebec City (Grade B)

Quebec City is rank 3 of 30 markets in this Canada ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B, with 20.3% short-term rental yield, 71.0% occupancy, and +8.7% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Quebec City ranks top 5% for yield, top 35% for growth, and top 13% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of CA$218, annual revenue of CA$59,075, a rent gap of 4510.4%, 1,256 active listings, strict short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of CA$350,000.

  • Market gradeB
  • Yield20.3%
  • Revenue growth+8.7%
  • Occupancy71.0%
  • Average daily rateCA$218
  • Annual revenueCA$59,075
  • Rent gap4510.4%
  • Active listings1,256
  • 2-bedroom priceCA$350,000
  • RegulationStrict
top 5%Yieldtop 35%Growthtop 13%Demand

Percentile versus other Canada markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: top 5%
  • Growth: top 35%
  • Demand: top 13%

Market Rankboard: Canada

Each dot is a vacation rental market in Canada, plotted by occupancy rate (x-axis) and average daily rate (ADR) (y-axis). Dashed lines mark the national median.

Canada Airbnb markets rankboard scatter chart showing occupancy rate versus average daily rate (ADR)
Occupancy rate and average daily rate for each Canada market plotted in the chart above, in Market Grade order.
MarketOccupancy rateAverage daily rate
Vancouver76.0%CA$292
Matawinie50.0%CA$289
Quebec City71.0%CA$218
Charlevoix51.0%CA$333
Montreal73.0%CA$193
Les Laurentides52.0%CA$308
Canmore79.0%CA$368
Ottawa69.0%CA$131
Winnipeg62.0%CA$117
St. John's70.0%CA$197
Surrey63.0%CA$175
Hamilton62.0%CA$141
Frontenac58.0%CA$263
Vaughan65.0%CA$138
Toronto71.0%CA$193
Whistler66.0%CA$362
Prince Edward Island69.0%CA$260
Niagara Falls51.0%CA$215
Prince Edward59.0%CA$378
Crescent Beach - Hammonds plains67.0%CA$268
Bruce58.0%CA$285
Vernon59.0%CA$338
Calgary65.0%CA$161
Edmonton59.0%CA$123
Mississauga61.0%CA$141
Richmond62.0%CA$183
Brampton55.0%CA$123
Richmond Hill60.0%CA$148
Kootenay Rockies65.0%CA$270
Kitchener62.0%CA$134

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Canada Airbnb market FAQs

  • What are the best Airbnb markets in Canada?

    Airbtics ranks short-term rental markets in Canada by Market Grade. The grade compares yield (annual revenue divided by property price), year-over-year revenue growth, and occupancy, then adjusts for regulation. The highest-graded market in this dataset is Vancouver. The main table lists markets in that order; use the Market Explorer to filter by budget, regulations, and more.

  • How many Airbnb markets does Airbtics track in Canada?

    We currently analyze 30 active short-term rental markets in Canada with listing supply, median occupancy, ADR, and revenue estimates.

  • What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Canada?

    The national average occupancy rate across tracked markets is 63.00% (LTM). Rates differ by city. Use the rankboard on this page, or open a market page for that city's numbers.

  • How do I compare Airbnb markets in Canada?

    Use the occupancy vs ADR rankboard on this page for a quick view, or open the Market Explorer to compare markets side by side, change chart axes, export to Excel, and save markets to a watchlist.

  • How can I estimate Airbnb income in Canada?

    Use our Airbnb income calculator to estimate revenue for a specific address, or open any market link below for median revenue and occupancy benchmarks.




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For trends, supply, and year-over-year changes, see the 2025 short-term rental report for Canada.