Red Deer
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Overview
Annual Rev
C$44.3k
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
C$252
12 mo avg
↑24%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
C$79
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Red Deer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +$56,842 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
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 (8.0 nights)
1 bedroom (6.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CA$141)
3 bedrooms (CA$96)
2 bedrooms (CA$58)
1 bedroom (CA$53)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (51%)
Independent hosts (49%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Red Deer market averaged 401 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 7% from a year earlier and down 6% over two years.
An average Red Deer listing earns C$38K/year. High-performing listings earn C$69K, while low-performing listings earn C$17K.
Average occupancy in Red Deer is 39%, producing RevPAR of C$70 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Red Deer, at C$62K.
Rules vary across Red Deer. Red Deer: Moderate. Business license required, zoning restrictions apply, safety inspections needed. Moderate enforcement with complaint-based system. Sylvan Lake: Lenient. Business license required, basic zoning compliance. Light enforcement, many operate informally during summer season. Rocky Mountain House: Lenient. Business license recommended, minimal specific STR regulations. Very light enforcement, hosts largely self-regulate. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Red Deer Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 14%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and March.
The most common amenities are Heating (98%), Parking (97%), Kitchen (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+53%), Bbq (+44%), Washing Machine (+35%).
Average daily rate in Red Deer is C$267, up 23% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in March.
Guests in Red Deer book an average of 35 days in advance, down 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 days for 2-bedroom listings to 42 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 40% higher than weekday occupancy.