Nelson
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Overview
Annual Rev
NZ$42.4k
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$278
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓10 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$78
12 mo avg
↓24%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Nelson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +$58,493 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$5•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| TV | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$8•• (+•%) | 🔒 $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
4+ bedrooms (5.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
1 bedroom (4.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$80)
3 bedrooms (NZ$63)
2 bedrooms (NZ$47)
1 bedroom (NZ$30)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (61%)
Independent hosts (39%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Nelson market averaged 476 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 2% from a year earlier and down 13% over two years.
An average Nelson listing earns NZ$40K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$79K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$19K.
Average occupancy in Nelson is 41%, producing RevPAR of NZ$72 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Nelson, at NZ$68K.
Rules vary across Nelson. Nelson: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permits required. Operates under general accommodation rules. Minimal enforcement. Richmond: Lenient. Resource consent needed in some zones, but many operate without. Light enforcement, compliance largely voluntary. Motueka: Lenient. Part of Tasman District - no dedicated STR rules or registration. Standard building/safety codes apply. Minimal enforcement. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Nelson Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 4%, 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 (98%), Internet (97%), Parking (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+106%), Washing Machine (+100%), Pool (+52%).
Average daily rate in Nelson is NZ$310, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in November.
Guests in Nelson book an average of 34 days in advance, down 16% 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 Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 12% higher than weekday occupancy.