Kingston
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Overview
Annual Rev
C$52.6k
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
C$331
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
39 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
C$100
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kingston 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:
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +$33,747 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Beachfront | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| TV | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
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 (5.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CA$185)
3 bedrooms (CA$111)
2 bedrooms (CA$78)
1 bedroom (CA$44)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (57%)
Independent hosts (43%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Kingston market averaged 1,878 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 6% from a year earlier.
An average Kingston listing earns C$48K/year. High-performing listings earn C$100K, while low-performing listings earn C$22K.
Average occupancy in Kingston is 33%, producing RevPAR of C$94 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Kingston, at C$74K.
Rules vary across Kingston. Kingston: Moderate. Business license required, principal residence only, max 28 consecutive days. Enforcement exists but complaints-driven. Ottawa: Strict. Principal residence requirement, 180-day cap, licensing mandatory. Active enforcement with fines. Gananoque: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond basic business licensing. Minimal enforcement. Prince Edward County: Moderate. Registration required, tiered system by property type. Growing enforcement after 2023 changes. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kingston Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 27%, 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 Kitchen (97%), Parking (96%), Heating (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+58%), Internet (+54%), Hot Tub (+48%).
Average daily rate in Kingston is C$364, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in March.
Guests in Kingston book an average of 39 days in advance, down 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 33 days for 1-bedroom listings to 45 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 44% higher than weekday occupancy.