Papeete
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Annual revenue (actual)
XPF3.9m
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
47%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
XPF22,175
12 mo avg
↑22%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
49 days
12 mo avg
↑3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
XPF7,730
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Papeete 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV Charger | — | +CFPF 7,949,216 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +CFPF 3•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 CFPF 8•••••• | 🔒 CFPF 4•••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +CFPF 3•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 CFPF 8•••••• | 🔒 CFPF 5•••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +CFPF 2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 CFPF 6•••••• | 🔒 CFPF 4•••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +CFPF 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 CFPF 5•••••• | 🔒 CFPF 4•••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +CFPF 8••••• (+••%) | 🔒 CFPF 5•••••• | 🔒 CFPF 4•••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +CFPF 7••••• (+••%) | 🔒 CFPF 5•••••• | 🔒 CFPF 4•••••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +CFPF 5••••• (+••%) | 🔒 CFPF 5•••••• | 🔒 CFPF 4•••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +CFPF 4••••• (+•%) | 🔒 CFPF 5•••••• | 🔒 CFPF 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 (4.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.6 nights)
1 bedroom (4.4 nights)
Studio (4.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CFPF 214)
3 bedrooms (CFPF 131)
2 bedrooms (CFPF 83)
1 bedroom (CFPF 47)
Studio (CFPF 46)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (51%)
Professionally managed (49%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Papeete market averaged 1,354 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 23% from a year earlier and up 9% over two years.
An average Papeete listing earns XPF3.6M/year. High-performing listings earn XPF7.9M, while low-performing listings earn XPF1.5M.
Average occupancy in Papeete is 40%, producing RevPAR of XPF7K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Papeete, at XPF8.8M.
Rules vary across Papeete. Papeete: Moderate. Business registration required, tax compliance mandatory. Tourism authorities monitor commercial operators. Moderate enforcement in urban areas. Bora Bora: Lenient. Basic business registration, tax declaration needed. Resort-dominated market with minimal restrictions on private rentals. Light enforcement given tourism focus. Moorea: Lenient. Simple registration with commune, tax obligations. Few restrictions due to tourism economy. Minimal enforcement, authorities encourage vacation rentals. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Papeete Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 23% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 29%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in September and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Internet (96%), Parking (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+72%), Bbq (+59%), Air Conditioning (+34%).
Average daily rate in Papeete is XPF25K, up 26% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in October.
Guests in Papeete book an average of 49 days in advance, up 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 46 days for 1-bedroom listings to 57 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Wednesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 12% higher than weekday occupancy.
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