Nanaimo
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Overview
Annual Rev
C$44.2k
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
C$252
12 mo avg
↑20%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
42 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
C$81
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Nanaimo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +$16,806 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| TV | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 9• (•%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $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 (4.6 nights)
1 bedroom (4.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CA$188)
3 bedrooms (CA$130)
2 bedrooms (CA$82)
1 bedroom (CA$51)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (56%)
Independent hosts (44%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Nanaimo market averaged 1,378 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 14% from a year earlier and down 21% over two years.
An average Nanaimo listing earns C$44K/year. High-performing listings earn C$80K, while low-performing listings earn C$18K.
Average occupancy in Nanaimo is 41%, producing RevPAR of C$85 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Nanaimo, at C$90K.
Rules vary across Nanaimo. Nanaimo: Moderate. Business license required, zoning restrictions apply. Some enforcement through complaints. Parksville: Moderate. Business license mandatory, principal residence requirement for short-term rentals. Complaint-based enforcement. Tofino: Strict. Business license required, principal residence only, strict zoning limits density. Active enforcement due to housing crisis. Whistler: Strict. Zoning severely limits STRs, Phase 2 employee housing restrictions, business license needed. Active enforcement with significant fines. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Nanaimo Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 14% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 37%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and November.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Internet (97%), Parking (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+34%), Bbq (+32%), Washing Machine (+30%).
Average daily rate in Nanaimo is C$271, up 24% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in Nanaimo book an average of 42 days in advance. Booking windows range from 38 days for 1-bedroom listings to 52 days for 3-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 26% higher than weekday occupancy.