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Best Airbnb Markets in Canada (2026)

Based on Airbtics data from September 2025 to August 2026, this page shows the top Airbnb locations to invest in Canada with key statistics and information, like short-term rental regulations, number of listings, occupancy rate, average daily rate, and annual revenue. This allows you to discover the most profitable cities to invest in, buy, and own Airbnb rental properties in Canada.

The Airbtics Market Score indicates how attractive a location is for investing in an Airbnb rental property. We determine this score based on the following criteria:

  1. Short-term rental yield: The ratio between annual revenue and property price, as a percentage. Locations with higher Airbnb rental yield score better.
  2. Short-term rental regulations: How STR-friendly the local Airbnb rules and laws are. Markets with more lenient regulations get a higher score.
  3. Market size: The number of Airbnb listings. Larger vacation rental markets get a higher score as it is easier for investors to buy and sell properties.
  4. Growth: How fast the market is becoming saturated. Priority is given to markets that are already developed but are not approaching saturation yet.
  5. Seasonality: To what degree Airbnb performance is affected by seasonality. Less seasonal impact is preferred as investors can enjoy a more stable short-term rental performance throughout the year.
Learn more about how we collect the data and accuracy

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$52,490
Average Daily Rate (ADR) i
CA$220
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 Rent Gap
1C+Toronto
Strict
9,55171%CA$189CA$50,33712.3%34.5%
2B+Montreal
Strict
5,54373%CA$189CA$52,09212.3%34.5%
3DCalgary
Strict
4,72565%CA$157CA$38,73812.3%34.5%
4BVancouver
Strict
3,54176% 🚀CA$286CA$81,25312.3%34.5%
5DEdmonton
Strict
3,00359%CA$120CA$27,22012.3%34.5%
6B+Les laurentides
Strict
2,65552%CA$301CA$61,21712.3%34.5%
7C+Whistler
Strict
2,53966%CA$354CA$89,23212.3%34.5%
8B+Canmore
Lenient
2,20679% 🚀CA$360CA$107,17212.3%34.5%
9C+Prince edward island
Strict
2,10969%CA$254CA$65,19012.3%34.5%
10D+Mississauga
Lenient
1,49561%CA$138CA$31,69712.3%34.5%
11COttawa
Strict
1,45769%CA$128CA$33,78912.3%34.5%
12BMatawinie
Strict
1,27050%CA$283CA$55,40512.3%34.5%
13BQuebec city
Strict
1,25671%CA$213CA$57,80912.3%34.5%
14CWinnipeg
Strict
1,18062%CA$115CA$27,36812.3%34.5%
15D+Richmond
Strict
1,13362%CA$179CA$41,82412.3%34.5%
16C+Niagara falls
Lenient
1,08151%CA$210CA$41,05212.3%34.5%
17C+Prince edward
Lenient
94259%CA$369CA$82,24212.3%34.5%
18CSt. john's
Lenient
89970%CA$193CA$50,72812.3%34.5%
19D+Brampton
Lenient
89555%CA$120CA$25,12812.3%34.5%
20D+Richmond hill
Lenient
84760%CA$145CA$33,06912.3%34.5%
21BCharlevoix
Strict
83851%CA$326CA$64,31412.3%34.5%
22C+Crescent beach - hammonds plains
Strict
83567%CA$263CA$65,86412.3%34.5%
23C+Bruce
Lenient
83158%CA$279CA$60,58512.3%34.5%
24CSurrey
Strict
79363%CA$171CA$40,91512.3%34.5%
25CHamilton
Lenient
77762%CA$138CA$32,28212.3%34.5%
26CFrontenac
Lenient
74258%CA$257CA$55,94512.3%34.5%
27C+Vernon
Strict
69659%CA$331CA$73,22212.3%34.5%
28E+Kootenay rockies
Strict
64365%CA$264CA$64,75812.3%34.5%
29E+Kitchener
Lenient
59062%CA$131CA$30,97512.3%34.5%
30CVaughan
Lenient
48365%CA$135CA$33,29112.3%34.5%

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2025 short-term rental report for Canada

Trends, supply, and year-over-year changes for Canada.

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Why Invest in Airbnb Canada in 2026?

The short-term rental markets we track in Canada include Canmore, Whistler and Prince edward. The tables on this page list occupancy, average daily rate, and annual revenue for each city.

Property prices and rental rules differ by city. The budget sections below group markets by purchase price.

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)

Compare property prices, short-term rental yield, rent gap, annual revenue, and supply growth in the Airbtics Market Explorer watchlist.

Best Cities for Airbnb in Canada by Budget

Top 3 Affordable & Mid-Range Airbnb Markets: $500,000 & Below

Property prices in these markets are $500,000 or less.

  1. Matawinie
    • Property price: CA$246,600
    • STR revenue: CA$55,405/year
    • Yield: 19.2%
  2. Edmonton
    • Property price: CA$301,400
    • STR revenue: CA$27,220/year
    • Yield: 9.6%
  3. Prince edward island
    • Property price: CA$301,400
    • STR revenue: CA$65,190/year
    • Yield: 21.6%

Top 3 Premium & Luxury Airbnb Markets: $500,000 & Above

Property prices in these markets are over $500,000.

  1. Vaughan
    • Property price: CA$753,500
    • STR revenue: CA$33,291/year
    • Yield: 5.3%
  2. Toronto
    • Property price: CA$822,000
    • STR revenue: CA$50,337/year
    • Yield: 9.9%
  3. Canmore
    • Property price: CA$822,000
    • STR revenue: CA$107,172/year
    • Yield: 13.6%

Top 3 Best Places for Airbnb Arbitrage in Canada

  1. Prince edward
    • STR revenue: CA$82,242/year
    • Rent gap: CA$7,146
  2. Quebec city
    • STR revenue: CA$57,809/year
    • Rent gap: CA$6,179
  3. Charlevoix
    • STR revenue: CA$64,314/year
    • Rent gap: CA$6,076

Canada Airbnb market FAQs

  • What are the best Airbnb markets in Canada?

    Airbtics ranks short-term rental markets in Canada using revenue, occupancy, regulation, yield, and growth. The top market in our latest dataset is Toronto. The main table on this page lists the highest-scoring markets; 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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