Auckland
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Overview
Annual Rev
NZ$53.8k
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$267
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$105
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Auckland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +$32,187 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| TV | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 2•• (•%) | 🔒 +$5•• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
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
3 bedrooms (5.4 nights)
1 bedroom (5.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$141)
3 bedrooms (NZ$102)
2 bedrooms (NZ$72)
1 bedroom (NZ$50)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (78%)
Independent hosts (22%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Auckland market averaged 5,257 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 3% from a year earlier and up 14% over two years.
An average Auckland listing earns NZ$44K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$96K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$19K.
Average occupancy in Auckland is 44%, producing RevPAR of NZ$87 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Auckland, at NZ$75K.
Rules vary across Auckland. Auckland: Moderate. Resource consent required in residential zones, no registration system. Enforcement complaint-driven, many operate without consent. Variable compliance. Waiheke Island: Moderate. Part of Auckland rules but stricter community opposition. Resource consent needed, enforcement reactive. High informal operation rate. Coromandel: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, general zoning applies. Minimal enforcement, widespread operation. Council focuses on safety/nuisance complaints only. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Auckland Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 10%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in February and January; it is lowest in June and September.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), Internet (96%), TV (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+52%), Hot Tub (+48%), Washing Machine (+46%).
Average daily rate in Auckland is NZ$284, up 11% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in September.
Guests in Auckland book an average of 34 days in advance, down 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 days for 1-bedroom listings to 36 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 21% higher than weekday occupancy.