Kailua-Kona Area, Big Island Airbnb revenue and occupancy data
What Airbnb listings in Kailua-Kona Area earn, how often they're booked, and how that compares with the rest of Big Island, HI.
Over the past 12 months, regularly available listings in Kailua-Kona Area earned $46,307 on average, were booked for 56% of the nights they were open, and averaged $466 a night. The median gross yield, before expenses, is 9.2%.
Yearly revenue
$46,307
Occupancy
56%
Nightly rate
$466
Gross yield
9.2%
before expenses
Median of 1,826 listings
Active listings
2,003
My take on Kailua-Kona Area
Kailua-Kona Area's larger-home segments exceed their islandwide revenue benchmarks even though its overall average is lower. Among the qualifying bedroom groups, three-bedroom listings average $83,389 in trailing-year booking revenue versus $66,713 islandwide. Homes with four or more bedrooms average $145,683 versus $123,587.
That split makes bedroom mix important when comparing the area with the island. Higher booking revenue does not establish a better investment without the specific home's purchase price and operating costs.
Commentary uses groups of at least 20 listings. Tables may include smaller groups.
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Kailua-Kona Area?
Regularly available Airbnb listings in Kailua-Kona Area earned an average of $46,307 over the past 12 months. That is 11% less than the Big Island, HI average of $51,946. That is booking revenue including cleaning fees, before Airbnb fees, operating costs and taxes.
What is the Airbnb occupancy rate in Kailua-Kona Area?
Listings in Kailua-Kona Area were booked for an average of 56% of the nights they were open for booking over the past 12 months. That is 1 points higher than the Big Island, HI average of 55%. Nights a host blocked off don't count.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Kailua-Kona Area?
The average nightly rate in Kailua-Kona Area was $466 over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees. That is 12% lower than the Big Island, HI average of $527.
Is an Airbnb in Kailua-Kona Area profitable?
For homes with a matched home value, the median room-revenue potential in Kailua-Kona Area is $50,029 a year and the median gross yield is 9.2%. Gross yield is 0.2 points lower than the Big Island, HI median. Gross yield is measured before expenses, financing and taxes, so profit depends on what you pay for a home and what it costs to run. Analyze the exact property before you buy.
Reveal any property's Airbnb profitabilityHow much do Airbnb hosts make in Kailua-Kona Area by bedroom count?
Homes with four or more bedrooms have the highest gross yield in Kailua-Kona Area, at 12.4%. The table shows average yearly revenue and median gross yield for each home size, with the Big Island, HI figure for the same size under each one.
| Bedrooms | Yearly revenue | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|
| Studio 120 listings | $25,621 Big Island, HI: $32,033 | – |
| 1 bedroom 940 listings | $28,199 Big Island, HI: $29,551 | 9.2% Big Island, HI: 10.1% |
| 2 bedrooms 590 listings | $42,628 Big Island, HI: $43,965 | 8.6% Big Island, HI: 8.6% |
| 3 bedrooms 213 listings | $83,389 Big Island, HI: $66,713 | 10.0% Big Island, HI: 9.8% |
| 4+ bedrooms 139 listings | $145,683 Big Island, HI: $123,587 | 12.4% Big Island, HI: 11.3% |
How does Kailua-Kona Area compare with nearby areas?
Every row uses the same method and data date. Nearby areas link to their own pages.
| Area | Yearly revenue | Occupancy | Nightly rate | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kailua-Kona Area This area 2,003 listings | $46,307 | 56% | $466 | 9.2% |
| Big Island, HI market 6,893 listings | $51,946 | 55% | $527 | 9.4% |
| Kahaluʻu-Keauhou 1,083 listings | $47,258 | 53% | $488 | 8.3% |
| Kohala Resort Coast 1,652 listings | $68,412 | 54% | $719 | 9.5% |
| South Kohala 490 listings | $84,168 | 49% | $914 | 8.8% |
| South Kona 199 listings | $40,635 | 54% | $375 | 12.2% |
Where is Kailua-Kona Area?
The Big Island, HI market includes 12 areas based on local neighborhood and city boundaries. Each listing is counted in the area containing it.
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About these figures
How is yearly revenue measured?
It is the average booking revenue a regularly available listing earned over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees and before Airbnb fees, operating costs and taxes. It is an estimate, not verified host payouts.
How is occupancy measured?
For each listing, BNBCalc divides the nights booked by the nights it was open for booking over the past 12 months, then averages the results. Nights a host blocked off are left out.
How is the nightly rate measured?
It is the average price per booked night over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees.
What is room-revenue potential?
It estimates what a listing would earn in a year from its nightly rates if it were available all year at its expected occupancy, based on its last 12 months of bookings. It excludes cleaning fees. It is an estimate, not income a host received.
What is gross yield?
For each listing, BNBCalc divides its room-revenue potential by an estimated value for a home with the same ZIP code and bedroom count, then reports the median. It is measured before expenses, financing and taxes, so it is not profit or a full return on investment.
Which listings are included?
Yearly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate cover listings of every type and size that were open for booking at least 127 nights over the past year (2,003 in Kailua-Kona Area). Room-revenue potential and gross yield cover entire homes with one to five bedrooms that were also booked for at least 30% of their open nights and have a matched home value. BNBCalc shows no figure for an area with fewer than 5 qualifying listings.
How current is this data?
Figures are current as of November 3, 2026 and refresh monthly.
Why are these figures different from the Big Island, HI market page?
The market page summarizes all of Big Island, HI from a separate monthly market dataset. This page averages the individual listings in each area, so the two can differ. Use this page to compare areas with each other.
What can't these figures tell me?
They don't include operating costs, financing, taxes, insurance or the price of a specific home, and they don't show whether short-term rentals are allowed. Check local rules and analyze the exact property before you buy.
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