Christchurch
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Annual revenue (actual)
NZ$47.3k
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
54%
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$235
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
39 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$97
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Christchurch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +$19,743 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 8• (•%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
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
1 bedroom (3.6 nights)
Studio (3.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$95)
3 bedrooms (NZ$75)
2 bedrooms (NZ$62)
1 bedroom (NZ$37)
Studio (NZ$26)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (58%)
Independent hosts (42%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Christchurch market averaged 2,560 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 20% from a year earlier and up 78% over two years.
An average Christchurch listing earns NZ$45K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$68K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$16K.
Average occupancy in Christchurch is 52%, producing RevPAR of NZ$93 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Christchurch, at NZ$82K.
Rules vary across Christchurch. Christchurch: Lenient. No specific STR permits or registration required. Must comply with general zoning and building codes. Minimal enforcement focused on nuisance complaints only. Akaroa: Lenient. No STR-specific regulations or permits. General resource consent needed for intensive commercial use. Light enforcement, mainly complaint-driven. Lyttelton: Lenient. No dedicated STR licensing system. Standard property compliance rules apply. Enforcement minimal, primarily responding to neighbor complaints about noise or parking. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Christchurch Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 20% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 30%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in February and April; it is lowest in June and August.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), TV (96%), Heating (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+42%), Hot Tub (+28%), TV (+23%).
Average daily rate in Christchurch is NZ$231, up 16% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in August.
Guests in Christchurch book an average of 38 days in advance, up 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 33 days for 1-bedroom listings to 49 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 34% higher than weekday occupancy.
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