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Ultimate Guide to Start Airbnb in New Zealand. Rules, Startup Cost, Profitability and Statistics.

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Quick Airbnb Statistics and Facts


All statistics below is collected and processed from Airbtics, unless specified otherwise. The observation period is between 2023 October to 2024 September.



  • There are 57,863 active listings in New Zealand.
  • The city with the most number of Airbnb Listings in New Zealand is Auckland with 5,879.
  • The average occupancy rate of an Airbnb listing in New Zealand is 72%.
  • A typical listing charges NZD210 per night excluding service charge and cleaning fees.
  • The average income of Airbnb host is NZD54,909 per listing per year.
  • Startup cost: It costs around NZD4,145 to start an Airbnb listing. The major costs are to furnish bedrooms and living room.


How to start an Airbnb in New Zealand?



Short-term rental rules & regulations in New Zealand


For regulations, refer to Responsible Airbnb Hosting in New Zealand.



How much does it cost to start an Airbnb in New Zealand?


Bedroom 1


In order for you to furnish a room like below, it'll cost you around NZD4,145 per bedroom.


bedroom
Mattress and bedframe Bedroom NZD588
Wardrobe Bedroom NZD470
Desk Bedroom NZD117
Desk chair Bedroom NZD58
Lighting Bedroom NZD117
Decorative Bedroom NZD117
Curtains Bedroom NZD58
Total Bedroom NZD1,528


Living room


For living room, it'll cost you around NZD5,832 and this'll include dining table set for 4 people.


livingroom
Sofa Living room NZD588
Dining table and chairs Living room NZD352
Coffee table Living room NZD58
Coffee machine Living room NZD117
Microwave Living room NZD117
Laundry Living room NZD588
Total Living room NZD1,822


Other costs


For living room, it'll cost you around NZD4,145 and this'll include dining table set for 4 people.


Finally, you need to budget for various supplies like towels. You may also need smart lock for self-checkin. This'll add another NZD793.

Towels Other NZD117
Pillows Other NZD117
Blankets Other NZD117
Smart lock Other NZD176
Security camera Other NZD117
Labour cost Other NZD147
Total Other NZD793


Total startup cost for 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms


Number of Bedrooms Total Furnishing Cost
1 Bd Startup Cost NZD4,145
2 Bd Startup Cost NZD5,832
3 Bd Startup Cost NZD7,361


Is it profitable to start an Airbnb in New Zealand?


The average host in the UK earns NZD54,909 per year. Here are the 3 cities with the most number of Airbnb listings. See the full list of 5 cities here.


Auckland


  • Market Score: 5
  • Revenue: NZD40,461
  • Average Daily Rate: NZD152
  • Occupancy Rate: 71%
  • Regulations: Lenient


Queenstown


  • Market Score: 4
  • Revenue: NZD113,924
  • Average Daily Rate: NZD416
  • Occupancy Rate: 80%
  • Regulations: Lenient


Christchurch


  • Market Score: 3
  • Revenue: NZD41,190
  • Average Daily Rate: NZD151
  • Occupancy Rate: 76%
  • Regulations: Lenient




Useful resources


Here are some of the useful resources for you to get started.


Complete list of on-going host expenses: https://airbtics.com/complete-list-of-airbnb-host-expenses/