Ottawa
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Overview
Annual Rev
C$40.1k
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
C$208
12 mo avg
↑22%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
32 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
C$78
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Ottawa 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 | — | +$32,239 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Ski | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 9• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $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 (4.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CA$159)
3 bedrooms (CA$94)
2 bedrooms (CA$70)
1 bedroom (CA$47)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (53%)
Independent hosts (47%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Ottawa market averaged 1,726 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 28% from a year earlier and down 24% over two years.
An average Ottawa listing earns C$42K/year. High-performing listings earn C$74K, while low-performing listings earn C$15K.
Average occupancy in Ottawa is 43%, producing RevPAR of C$85 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Ottawa, at C$75K.
Rules vary across Ottawa. Ottawa: Strict. Principal residence only, max 180 days/year, license required. Active enforcement with fines and platform compliance. Gatineau: Strict. Principal residence only, registration required, zoning restrictions. Active enforcement in tourist areas. Kingston: Moderate. License required, principal residence rule, complaint-based enforcement. Some non-compliant hosts operate. Mont-Tremblant: Lenient. Permit required but widely available for non-principal residences. Light enforcement, tourism-friendly. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Ottawa Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 28% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 62%, 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 (99%), Internet (98%), Parking (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Parking (+70%), Hot Tub (+62%), Internet (+47%).
Average daily rate in Ottawa is C$233, up 26% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in November.
Guests in Ottawa book an average of 34 days in advance, up 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 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 28% higher than weekday occupancy.