Wellington
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Overview
Annual Rev
NZ$42.7k
12 mo avg
↓0%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$238
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
32 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$80
12 mo avg
↓14%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Wellington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +$17,004 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 9• (•%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
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
1 bedroom (5.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$86)
3 bedrooms (NZ$69)
2 bedrooms (NZ$50)
1 bedroom (NZ$33)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (67%)
Independent hosts (33%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Wellington market averaged 1,814 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 3% from a year earlier and up 8% over two years.
An average Wellington listing earns NZ$36K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$65K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$16K.
Average occupancy in Wellington is 41%, producing RevPAR of NZ$70 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Wellington, at NZ$61K.
Rules vary across Wellington. Wellington: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, standard business rules apply. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Lower Hutt: Lenient. No dedicated STR rules, general commercial activity standards. Light enforcement, largely unregulated market. Porirua: Lenient. No specific STR licensing or permits required. Minimal oversight, hosts self-regulate. Martinborough: Lenient. No STR-specific regulations beyond standard accommodation rules. Minimal enforcement in tourism-focused area. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Wellington Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 10%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in April and February; it is lowest in June and August.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Internet (94%), TV (91%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+49%), Hot Tub (+42%), Bbq (+22%).
Average daily rate in Wellington is NZ$244, up 10% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in June.
Guests in Wellington book an average of 32 days in advance, down 12% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 40 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 38% higher than weekday occupancy.