Halifax
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Overview
Annual Rev
C$52.7k
12 mo avg
↑22%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
C$261
12 mo avg
↑24%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
42 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
C$96
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Halifax 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +$45,019 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| TV | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
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
2 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.6 nights)
1 bedroom (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CA$146)
3 bedrooms (CA$88)
2 bedrooms (CA$66)
1 bedroom (CA$40)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (64%)
Independent hosts (36%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Halifax market averaged 1,355 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 16% from a year earlier and down 20% over two years.
An average Halifax listing earns C$49K/year. High-performing listings earn C$97K, while low-performing listings earn C$24K.
Average occupancy in Halifax is 44%, producing RevPAR of C$92 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Halifax, at C$81K.
Rules vary across Halifax. Halifax: Moderate. Registration required, zoning restrictions in residential areas, complaints-based enforcement. Some hosts operate without compliance. Lunenburg: Moderate. Business license required, some zoning limits in heritage district. Enforcement focuses on problem properties and complaints. Peggy's Cove: Lenient. Part of Halifax Regional Municipality but minimal specific restrictions. Light enforcement in rural areas, hosts generally operate freely. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Halifax Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 16% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 52%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Internet (98%), Kitchen (97%), Heating (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+37%), Sauna (+36%), Gym (+32%).
Average daily rate in Halifax is C$275, up 27% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Halifax book an average of 42 days in advance, up 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 38 days for 1-bedroom listings to 48 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 25% higher than weekday occupancy.