Invercargill
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Annual revenue (actual)
NZ$52.1k
12 mo avg
↑55%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
52%
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$282
12 mo avg
↑56%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
42 days
12 mo avg
↑17 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$101
12 mo avg
↑99%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Invercargill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +$34,919 | — | — |
| Lake Access | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| TV | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
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
3 bedrooms (3.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.3 nights)
1 bedroom (3.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.3 nights)
Studio (2.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$71)
2 bedrooms (NZ$53)
Studio (NZ$43)
1 bedroom (NZ$36)
3 bedrooms (NZ$29)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (71%)
Professionally managed (29%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Invercargill market averaged 581 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 18% from a year earlier and up 21% 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$80 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Invercargill, at NZ$59K.
Rules vary across Invercargill. Invercargill: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or registration requirements. Follows general Invercargill City Council bylaws and building codes. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Bluff: Lenient. No dedicated short-term rental rules or licensing system. Subject to standard Invercargill City Council regulations as part of greater district. Very light enforcement, limited oversight of rental activity. 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 37%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in February and March; it is lowest in June and August.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), Parking (95%), Heating (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+62%), Lake Access (+19%), Washing Machine (+10%).
Average daily rate in Invercargill is NZ$281, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in August.
Guests in Invercargill book an average of 42 days in advance, up 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 40 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 10% higher than weekday occupancy.
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