Ottawa
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Annual revenue (actual)
C$40.5k
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
46%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
C$216
12 mo avg
↑24%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↑4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
C$84
12 mo avg
↑25%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Ottawa market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +$28,896 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Ski | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
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 (4.5 nights)
1 bedroom (4.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
Studio (3.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CA$154)
3 bedrooms (CA$93)
2 bedrooms (CA$71)
1 bedroom (CA$47)
Studio (CA$34)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (67%)
Professionally managed (33%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Ottawa market averaged 1,719 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 26% from a year earlier and down 24% over two years.
An average Ottawa listing earns C$41K/year. High-performing listings earn C$73K, while low-performing listings earn C$14K.
Average occupancy in Ottawa is 43%, producing RevPAR of C$88 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Ottawa, at C$73K.
Rules vary across Ottawa. Ottawa: Strict. Principal residence requirement, 180-day cap for entire home, mandatory license. Active enforcement with fines and platform data monitoring. Gatineau: Moderate. Registration required, principal residence rule, 90-day cap for non-owner-occupied. Enforcement improving but inconsistent. Kingston: Moderate. Licensing required, principal residence only, zoning restrictions. Moderate enforcement, some unlicensed operations exist. Mont-Tremblant: Lenient. Permit required but tourist-focused economy means enforcement is light. Many commercial operators despite residence rules. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Ottawa Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 26% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 65%, 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%), Heating (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+59%), Parking (+51%), Bbq (+46%).
Average daily rate in Ottawa is C$237, up 25% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in November.
Guests in Ottawa book an average of 35 days in advance, up 13% from last year. Booking windows range from 30 days for 1-bedroom listings to 46 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 30% higher than weekday occupancy.
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