Nelson
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Annual revenue (actual)
NZ$41.2k
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
44%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$280
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
36 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$78
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Nelson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Access | — | +$73,155 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$5•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 6 (•%) | 🔒 +$4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 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
2 bedrooms (5.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
Studio (5.0 nights)
1 bedroom (4.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$82)
3 bedrooms (NZ$63)
2 bedrooms (NZ$45)
1 bedroom (NZ$29)
Studio (NZ$24)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (61%)
Professionally managed (39%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Nelson market averaged 481 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 5% from a year earlier and down 12% over two years.
An average Nelson listing earns NZ$39K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$78K, 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$66K.
Rules vary across Nelson. Nelson: Moderate. Resource consent required for non-hosted stays, building consent needed. Complaints-based enforcement, some operate without consent. Richmond: Moderate. Part of Tasman District - resource consent required for visitor accommodation, district plan rules apply. Limited active enforcement, compliance varies. Motueka: Moderate. Tasman District rules apply - resource consent needed, activity status depends on zone. Enforcement mainly complaints-driven, many operate informally. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Nelson Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 6%, 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%), Internet (97%), Parking (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+112%), Washing Machine (+84%), Pool (+41%).
Average daily rate in Nelson is NZ$309, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Nelson book an average of 34 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 33 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 Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 12% higher than weekday occupancy.
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