Kingston
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Annual revenue (actual)
JMD3m
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
37%
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
JMD19,805
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
21 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
JMD6,026
12 mo avg
↓0%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kingston 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.
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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 | — | +$1,752,439 | — | — |
| Lake Access | 🔒 8 (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••••• | 🔒 $3•••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 8 (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••••• | 🔒 $3•••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••••• | 🔒 $3•••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $3•••••• | 🔒 $2•••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••••• | 🔒 $3•••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••••• | 🔒 $3•••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••••• | 🔒 $3•••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $3•••••• | 🔒 $3•••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 8• (•%) | 🔒 +$3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••••• | 🔒 $3•••••• |
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
4+ bedrooms (14.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (8.4 nights)
1 bedroom (6.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.3 nights)
Studio (6.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (JMD 122)
3 bedrooms (JMD 83)
2 bedrooms (JMD 54)
1 bedroom (JMD 44)
Studio (JMD 33)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (56%)
Professionally managed (44%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Kingston market averaged 2,630 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 25% over two years.
An average Kingston listing earns $2.2M/year. High-performing listings earn $6.3M, while low-performing listings earn $660K.
Average occupancy in Kingston is 27%, 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 restrictions apply in certain areas. Principal residence requirement for some zones. No city-wide rental caps but neighborhood-specific density limits exist. Enforcement is moderate—complaints investigated, unlicensed operators face fines, but many hosts operate without issues if compliant with zoning. City conducts periodic audits of platforms but not highly aggressive compared to larger Ontario municipalities. 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 13%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in April and August; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Internet (99%), Air Conditioning (98%), TV (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Internet (+43%), Pool (+42%), Gym (+25%).
Average daily rate in Kingston is $22K, up 17% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in November.
Guests in Kingston book an average of 21 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 19 days for 1-bedroom listings to 29 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 16% higher than weekday occupancy.
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