Kaikoura
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Annual revenue (actual)
NZ$41.1k
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
42%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$296
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
39 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$78
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kaikoura 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 | — | +$86,903 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
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
4+ bedrooms (3.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.1 nights)
Studio (2.5 nights)
1 bedroom (2.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$101)
3 bedrooms (NZ$77)
2 bedrooms (NZ$50)
1 bedroom (NZ$35)
Studio (NZ$0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (62%)
Independent hosts (38%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Kaikoura market averaged 230 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 1% from a year earlier.
An average Kaikoura listing earns NZ$44K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$93K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$17K.
Average occupancy in Kaikoura is 36%, producing RevPAR of NZ$88 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Kaikoura, at NZ$92K.
Rules vary across Kaikoura. Kaikoura: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or permit requirements at district level. Operates under standard building and health regulations. Resource consent may be needed for intensive commercial operations. Minimal enforcement - council takes complaints-based approach rather than proactive monitoring. Most hosts operate freely without restrictions beyond basic safety standards. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kaikoura Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 17%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in February and January; it is lowest in June and October.
The most common amenities are Parking (96%), Kitchen (92%), Heating (87%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+59%), Hot Tub (+54%), Heating (+36%).
Average daily rate in Kaikoura is NZ$376, up 27% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in June.
Guests in Kaikoura book an average of 39 days in advance, down 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 35 days for 1-bedroom listings to 42 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 44% higher than weekday occupancy.
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