Alta, NO
Part of the Seiland market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
kr219.1k
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
37%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
kr1,755
12 mo avg
↑24%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
36 days
12 mo avg
↑2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
kr416
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Seiland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning | — | +kr 134,486 | — | — |
| TV | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 3••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 8•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 3••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 7•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 3••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 3••••• | 🔒 kr 3••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 kr 3••••• | 🔒 kr 2••••• |
| Ski | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +kr 1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 kr 3••••• | 🔒 kr 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 (6.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.4 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
Studio (4.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
Studio (NOK 0)
1 bedroom (NOK 0)
2 bedrooms (NOK 0)
3 bedrooms (NOK 0)
4+ bedrooms (NOK 0)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (84%)
Professionally managed (16%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Seiland market averaged 283 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 13% from a year earlier and up 141% over two years.
An average Seiland listing earns kr161K/year. High-performing listings earn kr384K, while low-performing listings earn kr70K.
Average occupancy in Seiland is 29%, producing RevPAR of kr317 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Seiland, at kr256K.
Rules vary across Seiland. I don't have reliable data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality for Hammerfest, Alta, and Honningsvåg specifically. These are small Norwegian municipalities in Finnmark county where STR regulations are typically set at the municipal level, but detailed enforcement information isn't publicly documented in English sources. For accurate information, I recommend contacting each municipality's planning department (plan- og bygningsetaten) directly, as regulations vary significantly between Norwegian communes. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Seiland Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 13% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 26%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in January and November.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (100%), Parking (98%), Heating (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are TV (+51%), Air Conditioning (+44%), Heating (+29%).
Average daily rate in Seiland is kr2K, up 34% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in September.
Guests in Seiland book an average of 35 days in advance. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 39 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekend occupancy is 8% higher than weekday occupancy.