Kingston
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Overview
Annual Rev
JMD2.9m
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
JMD19,602
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
20 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
JMD5,869
12 mo avg
↓8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV Charger | — | +$1,840,880 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••••• | 🔒 $3•••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 9 (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••••• | 🔒 $3•••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••••• | 🔒 $3•••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••••• | 🔒 $3•••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$7••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••••• | 🔒 $3•••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••••• | 🔒 $3•••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••••• (+•%) | 🔒 $3•••••• | 🔒 $3•••••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••••• (+•%) | 🔒 $3•••••• | 🔒 $3•••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••••• (+•%) | 🔒 $3•••••• | 🔒 $3•••••• |
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 (6.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (JMD 124)
3 bedrooms (JMD 84)
2 bedrooms (JMD 54)
1 bedroom (JMD 45)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (63%)
Independent hosts (37%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Kingston market averaged 2,612 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 24% over two years.
An average Kingston listing earns $2.2M/year. High-performing listings earn $6.3M, while low-performing listings earn $655K.
Average occupancy in Kingston is 26%, producing RevPAR of $5K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Kingston, at $5.4M.
Rules vary across Kingston. Kingston: Moderate. Business license required, zoning compliance needed. No owner-occupancy mandate. Some neighborhood density limits apply. Enforcement is moderate - city responds to complaints and conducts occasional audits, but many hosts operate without full compliance. Not heavily restrictive but rules exist and are sometimes enforced. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kingston Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 10%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in April and August; it is lowest in September and October.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (98%), TV (98%), Internet (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+44%), Air Conditioning (+43%), Gym (+25%).
Average daily rate in Kingston is $22K, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in September.
Guests in Kingston book an average of 20 days in advance, down 12% from last year. Booking windows range from 18 days for 1-bedroom listings to 28 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 15% higher than weekday occupancy.