Whanganui
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Overview
Annual Rev
NZ$30.2k
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$215
12 mo avg
↑20%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
28 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$56
12 mo avg
↓21%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Whanganui 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:
0
1
2
3
4+
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 | — | +$20,294 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 6 (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 6 (•%) | 🔒 +$2•• (+•%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5• (+•%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $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
3 bedrooms (4.2 nights)
1 bedroom (3.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$52)
3 bedrooms (NZ$42)
2 bedrooms (NZ$32)
1 bedroom (NZ$24)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (55%)
Professionally managed (45%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Whanganui market averaged 428 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 6% from a year earlier and up 69% over two years.
An average Whanganui listing earns NZ$27K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$52K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$11K.
Average occupancy in Whanganui is 34%, producing RevPAR of NZ$53 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Whanganui, at NZ$41K.
Rules vary across Whanganui. Whanganui: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or registration requirements. General district plan rules apply. Minimal enforcement of STR-specific issues. Palmerston North: Lenient. No dedicated STR licensing or permits required. Must comply with general district plan zoning and resource consent if required. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely under existing planning rules. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Whanganui Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 0%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in April and March; it is lowest in August and June.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), Parking (97%), TV (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+31%), Hot Tub (+30%), Air Conditioning (+12%).
Average daily rate in Whanganui is NZ$221, up 17% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in June.
Guests in Whanganui book an average of 28 days in advance, down 14% 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 Monday. Weekend occupancy is 32% higher than weekday occupancy.