Hamilton
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Overview
Annual Rev
NZ$42.1k
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$253
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
31 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$78
12 mo avg
↓14%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Hamilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym | — | +$40,330 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| TV | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$7•• (+•%) | 🔒 $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
2 bedrooms (3.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.1 nights)
1 bedroom (3.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$78)
3 bedrooms (NZ$58)
2 bedrooms (NZ$41)
1 bedroom (NZ$26)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (59%)
Independent hosts (41%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Hamilton market averaged 827 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 2% from a year earlier and up 16% over two years.
An average Hamilton listing earns NZ$37K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$77K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$13K.
Average occupancy in Hamilton is 41%, producing RevPAR of NZ$71 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Hamilton, at NZ$73K.
Rules vary across Hamilton. Hamilton: Moderate. No specific STR regulations yet, but bylaw review underway. Must comply with zoning and business licensing. Light enforcement currently. Cambridge: Lenient. Falls under Hamilton regulations. Minimal STR-specific rules. Business license needed. Very light enforcement. Raglan: Lenient. Part of Waikato District (NZ). Resource consent may apply for some properties. Minimal enforcement, many operate without formal approval. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Hamilton Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 9%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in January and March; it is lowest in September and August.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Parking (97%), Internet (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+59%), Pool (+58%), Washing Machine (+57%).
Average daily rate in Hamilton is NZ$256, up 14% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Hamilton book an average of 31 days in advance, down 13% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 35 days for 3-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 22% higher than weekday occupancy.