Calgary
Unlock the data for all Markets
Overview
Annual Rev
C$41k
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
C$197
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
31 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
C$80
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Calgary market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
0
1
2
3
4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +$54,178 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Ski | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2•• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| TV | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 8• (•%) | 🔒 +$4• (+•%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (6.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.4 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CA$159)
3 bedrooms (CA$110)
2 bedrooms (CA$67)
1 bedroom (CA$52)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (69%)
Independent hosts (31%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Calgary market averaged 4,280 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 11% from a year earlier and up 17% over two years.
An average Calgary listing earns C$35K/year. High-performing listings earn C$77K, while low-performing listings earn C$14K.
Average occupancy in Calgary is 40%, producing RevPAR of C$71 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Calgary, at C$75K.
Rules vary across Calgary. Calgary: Lenient. Business license required, zoning rules apply but enforcement minimal. Many hosts operate without compliance. Banff: Strict. Need-to-reside requirement, STRs banned except employee housing. Active enforcement with significant fines, tight monitoring. Canmore: Strict. Tourism business license required, density caps by zone, lottery system for new licenses. Active enforcement, waitlists common. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Calgary Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 11% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 19%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Internet (98%), TV (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+47%), Air Conditioning (+47%), Washing Machine (+40%).
Average daily rate in Calgary is C$209, up 17% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in Calgary book an average of 31 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 27 days for 1-bedroom listings to 40 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 30% higher than weekday occupancy.