Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Glacier National Park?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Glacier National Park market averaged 557 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 10% from a year earlier and up 37% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Glacier National Park?

Accepted Answer

An average Glacier National Park listing earns $50K/year. High-performing listings earn $112K, while low-performing listings earn $27K.

Question 3

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Glacier National Park?

Accepted Answer

Median Glacier National Park home prices by size are 1-bedroom $311K, 2-bedroom $462K, 3-bedroom $511K, and 4+ bedroom $220K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Glacier National Park?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Glacier National Park is 34%, producing RevPAR of $85 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Glacier National Park?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Glacier National Park. Whitefish: Moderate. Business license required, zoning restrictions apply, 3% resort tax. Enforcement exists but inconsistent; some unlicensed operators continue.
Kalispell: Lenient. Business license and resort tax required. No owner-occupancy rules or caps. Light enforcement; compliance largely voluntary.
Columbia Falls: Lenient. Business license needed, zoning compliance required. Minimal active enforcement; many operate without proper licensing in residential zones. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Glacier National Park Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Glacier National Park Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 30%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Glacier National Park?

Accepted Answer

RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in March and January.

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Glacier National Park?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Parking (98%), Heating (98%), Internet (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+36%), Bbq (+35%), Parking (+24%).

Question 9

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Glacier National Park?

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Glacier National Park is $316, up 11% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.

Question 10

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Glacier National Park?

Accepted Answer

Guests in Glacier National Park book an average of 48 days in advance, up 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 43 days for 1-bedroom listings to 54 days for 3-bedroom listings.

Question 11

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Glacier National Park?

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 9% higher than weekday occupancy.

Question 12

How is gross yield calculated?

Accepted Answer

For each eligible home, annual room-revenue potential is divided by a ZIP- and bedroom-matched home-value estimate. Groups show the median of those yields. Cleaning income is excluded. Gross yield is before expenses and financing.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
1.Coram	$62.8K 59 listings	11.8% 59 listings
2.West Glacier	$85.9K 29 listings	10.5% 29 listings
3.South Fork and Highway 2 Country	$48.3K 24 listings	8.1% 24 listings