How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Lake Tahoe?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Lake Tahoe market averaged 10,915 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 10% from a year earlier and up 26% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Lake Tahoe?

An average Lake Tahoe listing earns $63K/year. High-performing listings earn $146K, while low-performing listings earn $29K.

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Lake Tahoe?

Median Lake Tahoe home prices by size are 1-bedroom $483K, 2-bedroom $554K, 3-bedroom $861K, and 4+ bedroom $1.2M.

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Lake Tahoe?

Average occupancy in Lake Tahoe is 29%, producing RevPAR of $151 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Lake Tahoe?

Rules vary across Lake Tahoe. South Lake Tahoe: Strict. Permit required, caps limit new permits, lottery system for new licenses. Active enforcement with significant fines and compliance checks. Tahoe City: Strict. Placer County permit mandatory, owner-occupancy required for new permits, rental caps in effect. Active enforcement through complaints and monitoring. Truckee: Strict. Business license and TOT required, 90-day annual cap for non-owner-occupied, permit moratorium. Active enforcement with violations tracked and penalized. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Lake Tahoe Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Lake Tahoe Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 17%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Lake Tahoe?

RevPAR is highest in July and February; it is lowest in October and April.

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Lake Tahoe?

The most common amenities are TV (96%), Internet (96%), Heating (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+30%), Ev Charger (+27%), Washing Machine (+24%).

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Lake Tahoe?

Average daily rate in Lake Tahoe is $527, up 12% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in October.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Lake Tahoe?

Guests in Lake Tahoe book an average of 45 days in advance, up 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 34 days for 1-bedroom listings to 57 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Lake Tahoe?

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 66% higher than weekday occupancy.

How is gross yield calculated?

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.

Lake Tahoe, CA

Lake Tahoe

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Annual revenue (actual)

$76.7k

12 mo avg

↑5%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

34%

12 mo avg

↓3%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$507

12 mo avg

↑13%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

6.3%

Current potential

↓0.2 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

45 days

12 mo avg

↑3 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$179

12 mo avg

↑15%

from prior 12 mo

Lake Tahoe Airbnb market summary

Compare Airbnb neighborhoods in Lake Tahoe, CA

Ranked by median gross yield across eligible homes. Each home’s annual room-revenue potential is compared with its ZIP- and bedroom-matched value, before expenses.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
South Lake Tahoe	$70.9K 461 listings	11.4% 461 listings
Carson City & Genoa	$55.5K 52 listings	9.9% 52 listings
Pollock Pines & Highway 50	$38.7K 36 listings	9.5% 36 listings
Northstar	$76.7K 253 listings	8.5% 253 listings
Meyers & Unincorporated South Shore	$59.4K 361 listings	8.5% 361 listings

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Data as of 2026-10-06

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