Best Airbnb Markets Canada

Based on data from Airbtics, this page shows the largest Airbnb markets with key statistics like regulations, average occupancy rate and daily rate. This allows you to discover the most profitable locations to buy, own or invest in rental properties.

Top 20 Largest Airbnb Markets in Canada
Updated May, 2025

The occupancy rate, daily rate, and revenue are averages from the last twelve months, starting from the last updated period. Methodology for Airbtics Market Score: The Airbtics Market Score indicates how attractive a location is for Airbnb investment. The primary criterion is short-term rental yield, which is the percentage of revenue relative to property price. The second criterion is regulation, with markets that have STR-friendly rules receiving a higher score. The remaining three criteria are:

  1. Market size (larger markets score higher due to the ease of acquiring and selling properties)
  2. Growth (whether the market is becoming saturated)
  3. Seasonality (less seasonality is preferred)
Learn more about how we collect the data and accuracy

PositionMarket NameRegulation No of ListingsAvg. Occupancy RateAvg. Daily RateRevenueShort-term Rental Yield Rent Gap
1 Toronto
strict
11,65468%CA$156CA$39,57712.3%34.5%
2 Montreal
strict
6,86268%CA$131CA$33,62912.3%34.5%
3 Calgary
strict
5,21467%CA$112CA$28,20012.3%34.5%
4 Vancouver
strict
4,67477%CA$183CA$52,48312.3%34.5%
5 Edmonton
lenient
3,22466%CA$95CA$23,85512.3%34.5%
6 Whistler
strict
2,61463%CA$302CA$70,91612.3%34.5%
7 Ottawa-gatineau
strict
2,33665%CA$109CA$26,92812.3%34.5%
8 Ottawa
strict
2,19163%CA$115CA$27,36712.3%34.5%
9 Canmore
lenient
2,11777%CA$260CA$74,54412.3%34.5%
10 Mississauga
lenient
2,01562%CA$104CA$24,24012.3%34.5%
11 Richmond (canada)
strict
1,56961%CA$146CA$33,28512.3%34.5%
12 Winnipeg
lenient
1,53263%CA$97CA$23,02412.3%34.5%
13 Niagara falls
lenient
1,41250%CA$161CA$30,53812.3%34.5%
14 Quebec city
strict
1,40970%CA$167CA$43,93712.3%34.5%
15 Matawinie
strict
1,29250%CA$223CA$42,47212.3%34.5%
16 Brampton
lenient
1,28854%CA$94CA$19,17412.3%34.5%
17 Hamilton
lenient
1,25459%CA$110CA$24,67312.3%34.5%
18 Mont-tremblant
strict
1,20052%CA$239CA$47,12112.3%34.5%
19 Richmond hill
lenient
1,01859%CA$112CA$24,92712.3%34.5%
20 Bruce
lenient
94457%CA$241CA$51,12912.3%34.5%


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