Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Savannah-Brunswick?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Savannah-Brunswick market averaged 9,016 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 5% from a year earlier and up 20% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Savannah-Brunswick?

Accepted Answer

An average Savannah-Brunswick listing earns $61K/year. High-performing listings earn $119K, while low-performing listings earn $22K.

Question 3

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Savannah-Brunswick?

Accepted Answer

Median Savannah-Brunswick home prices by size are 1-bedroom $191K, 2-bedroom $212K, 3-bedroom $294K, and 4+ bedroom $378K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Savannah-Brunswick?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Savannah-Brunswick is 40%, producing RevPAR of $131 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Savannah-Brunswick?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Savannah-Brunswick. Savannah: Moderate. Business license required, occupancy tax registration, parking rules. Moderate enforcement with complaint-driven inspections.
Brunswick: Lenient. Business license and hotel/motel tax required. Minimal enforcement, mostly complaint-based.
Tybee Island: Strict. Permit required, owner-occupancy mandate, rental caps by zone, parking restrictions. Active enforcement with regular inspections and fines.
Jekyll Island: Strict. State-controlled island, limited STR permits through property management only. Heavily regulated and enforced. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Savannah-Brunswick Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Savannah-Brunswick Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 13%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Savannah-Brunswick?

Accepted Answer

RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and February.

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Savannah-Brunswick?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), TV (99%), Kitchen (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+50%), Air Conditioning (+28%), Hot Tub (+25%).

Question 9

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Savannah-Brunswick?

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Savannah-Brunswick is $347, up 12% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in January.

Question 10

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Savannah-Brunswick?

Accepted Answer

Guests in Savannah-Brunswick book an average of 50 days in advance, up 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 39 days for 1-bedroom listings to 61 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Savannah-Brunswick?

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 45% 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.East Savannah & Thunderbolt	$45.6K 100 listings	18.3% 100 listings
2.Garden City & West Savannah	$31.7K 22 listings	15.8% 22 listings
3.Brunswick & Mainland Surroundings	$29.5K 120 listings	14.8% 120 listings
4.Port Wentworth & Effingham Corridor	$44.2K 53 listings	13.4% 53 listings
5.Pooler & Bloomingdale	$42.1K 90 listings	13.1% 90 listings
6.Southwest Savannah	$38.8K 48 listings	13.0% 48 listings
7.Midtown & Southside Savannah	$38.2K 92 listings	12.3% 92 listings
8.Midway & Liberty Coast	$34.7K 26 listings	12.1% 26 listings
9.St. Marys & Kingsland	$30.8K 58 listings	11.3% 58 listings
10.Wilmington & Whitemarsh Islands	$46.9K 207 listings	11.2% 207 listings
11.Mid Tybee	$73.9K 543 listings	11.2% 543 listings
12.Darien, Townsend & McIntosh Coast	$29.8K 49 listings	11.1% 49 listings
13.Richmond Hill & Bryan Coast	$37.3K 27 listings	10.8% 27 listings
14.East & Coastal St. Simons	$58.1K 583 listings	10.7% 583 listings
15.North Tybee	$60.2K 483 listings	10.5% 483 listings
16.South Tybee	$62.0K 497 listings	10.2% 497 listings
17.Downtown Savannah & Riverfront	$46.8K 605 listings	9.9% 605 listings
18.South Historic District & Forsyth Park	$46.3K 859 listings	9.2% 859 listings
19.Village & South St. Simons	$47.7K 768 listings	8.6% 768 listings
20.Victorian District & Starland	$40.8K 256 listings	8.2% 256 listings
21.Mid & North St. Simons	$39.1K 166 listings	6.3% 166 listings
22.Jekyll Island	$46.4K 175 listings	5.8% 175 listings

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