Tauranga
Unlock the data for all Markets
Annual revenue (actual)
NZ$49.2k
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
47%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$310
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
30 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$94
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Tauranga 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.
Bedroom count:
0
1
2
3
4+
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 | — | +$37,139 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 8• (•%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $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
1 bedroom (4.7 nights)
Studio (4.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.4 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$101)
3 bedrooms (NZ$80)
2 bedrooms (NZ$57)
1 bedroom (NZ$30)
Studio (NZ$25)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (68%)
Professionally managed (32%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Tauranga market averaged 1,743 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 1% from a year earlier.
An average Tauranga listing earns NZ$37K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$86K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$18K.
Average occupancy in Tauranga is 37%, producing RevPAR of NZ$73 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Tauranga, at NZ$58K.
Rules vary across Tauranga. Tauranga: Moderate. Resource consent required in some zones, building consent needed. Standards enforced through complaints. Growing regulatory attention. Rotorua: Moderate. Resource consent in residential zones, rates may apply. Enforcement complaint-driven, many operate informally in tourism areas. Mount Maunganui: Moderate. Falls under Tauranga City Council rules. Resource consent required, building standards apply. Complaint-based enforcement, popular STR area. Whakatane: Lenient. Minimal specific STR rules, standard building/safety codes. Light enforcement, small market with limited regulatory focus. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Tauranga Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 2%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in January and December; it is lowest in August and June.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Parking (96%), Internet (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+82%), Hot Tub (+57%), Pool (+38%).
Average daily rate in Tauranga is NZ$325, up 9% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in August.
Guests in Tauranga book an average of 29 days in advance, down 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 26 days for 1-bedroom listings to 32 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 23% higher than weekday occupancy.
(0)
Filters (0)