Dunedin
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Overview
Annual Rev
NZ$40.8k
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$233
12 mo avg
↑21%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$78
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Dunedin 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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4+
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +$37,304 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| TV | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$3• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
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 (3.9 nights)
1 bedroom (3.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$64)
3 bedrooms (NZ$51)
2 bedrooms (NZ$42)
1 bedroom (NZ$30)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (55%)
Independent hosts (45%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Dunedin market averaged 644 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 0% from a year earlier.
An average Dunedin listing earns NZ$35K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$67K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$16K.
Average occupancy in Dunedin is 41%, producing RevPAR of NZ$67 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Dunedin, at NZ$59K.
Rules vary across Dunedin. Dunedin: Moderate. Resource consent required in residential zones, compliance with building/fire codes. Enforcement increasing but inconsistent. Queenstown: Strict. Resource consent mandatory, 28-day minimum stays in some zones, owner-occupancy rules in residential areas. Active enforcement with compliance monitoring. Wanaka: Strict. Resource consent required, 28-90 day minimum stays enforced in residential zones, density controls active. Council actively monitors and prosecutes violations. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Dunedin Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 10%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in February and March; it is lowest in June and September.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Heating (96%), Internet (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+38%), Hot Tub (+31%), TV (+22%).
Average daily rate in Dunedin is NZ$251, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in June.
Guests in Dunedin book an average of 35 days in advance, down 12% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 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 Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 28% higher than weekday occupancy.