Akaroa
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Annual revenue (actual)
NZ$45.6k
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
46%
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$306
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$82
12 mo avg
↓17%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Akaroa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV | — | +$16,641 | — | — |
| Internet | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
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 (3.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.0 nights)
1 bedroom (2.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (2.5 nights)
Studio (1.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$98)
3 bedrooms (NZ$55)
2 bedrooms (NZ$32)
1 bedroom (NZ$17)
Studio (NZ$12)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (59%)
Professionally managed (41%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Akaroa market averaged 221 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 4% from a year earlier and down 20% over two years.
An average Akaroa listing earns NZ$35K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$75K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$14K.
Average occupancy in Akaroa is 37%, producing RevPAR of NZ$67 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Akaroa, at NZ$47K.
Rules vary across Akaroa. Akaroa: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations beyond standard business requirements. Resource consent may be needed for intensive commercial use. Minimal enforcement; many hosts operate freely. Christchurch: Lenient. No registration or licensing required. Must comply with building and health standards. Owner-occupancy not required. No rental caps. Light enforcement; hosts operate with minimal oversight unless complaints arise. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Akaroa Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 4%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in February and April; it is lowest in June and August.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (96%), Parking (96%), Heating (90%). The strongest positive revenue associations are TV (+36%), Internet (+31%), Washing Machine (+28%).
Average daily rate in Akaroa is NZ$302, up 9% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in August.
Guests in Akaroa book an average of 33 days in advance, down 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 30 days for 1-bedroom listings to 43 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 37% higher than weekday occupancy.
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