Invercargill
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Overview
Annual Rev
NZ$51.7k
12 mo avg
↑82%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$281
12 mo avg
↑100%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
40 days
12 mo avg
↑20 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$98
12 mo avg
↑136%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Invercargill 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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2
3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +$33,657 | — | — |
| EV Charger | 🔒 6 (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| TV | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $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 (3.7 nights)
1 bedroom (3.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
2 bedrooms (NZ$53)
1 bedroom (NZ$36)
3 bedrooms (NZ$29)
4+ bedrooms (NZ$0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (57%)
Independent hosts (43%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Invercargill market averaged 572 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 18% from a year earlier and up 19% over two years.
An average Invercargill listing earns NZ$40K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$80K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$18K.
Average occupancy in Invercargill is 43%, producing RevPAR of NZ$78 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Invercargill, at NZ$58K.
Rules vary across Invercargill. Invercargill: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or permits required. General business rules apply. Minimal enforcement. Winton: Lenient. No dedicated short-term rental rules. Standard district plan zoning applies. Very light enforcement. Otatara: Lenient. Falls under Invercargill City Council jurisdiction. No specific STR permits or restrictions. Minimal oversight. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Invercargill Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 18% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 32%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in February and March; it is lowest in September and June.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (96%), Parking (95%), Heating (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+61%), Lake Access (+17%), Washing Machine (+9%).
Average daily rate in Invercargill is NZ$280, up 21% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in September.
Guests in Invercargill book an average of 41 days in advance, down 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 39 days for 1-bedroom listings to 45 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 11% higher than weekday occupancy.