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

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Yellowstone National Park market averaged 7,160 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 7% from a year earlier and up 18% over two years.

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

An average Yellowstone National Park listing earns $62K/year. High-performing listings earn $147K, while low-performing listings earn $31K.

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

Median Yellowstone National Park home prices by size are 1-bedroom $379K, 2-bedroom $438K, 3-bedroom $523K, and 4+ bedroom $641K.

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

Average occupancy in Yellowstone National Park is 36%, producing RevPAR of $129 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Yellowstone National Park?

Rules vary across Yellowstone National Park. West Yellowstone: Lenient. Business license required, no owner-occupancy rules. Light enforcement, many operate informally. Jackson: Strict. Conditional use permit required, owner-occupancy mandate, strict density limits. Active enforcement with violations prosecuted. Cody: Lenient. Business license needed, no occupancy restrictions. Minimal enforcement, self-regulation common. Bozeman: Moderate. License required, owner-occupancy for Type 2 STRs, density caps in some zones. Moderate enforcement with complaint-driven action. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Yellowstone National Park Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Yellowstone National Park Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 23%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

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

RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in November and April.

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

The most common amenities are Internet (99%), Heating (98%), Parking (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+57%), Pool (+52%), Washing Machine (+51%).

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

Average daily rate in Yellowstone National Park is $426, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in April.

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

Guests in Yellowstone National Park book an average of 50 days in advance, up 12% from last year. Booking windows range from 45 days for 1-bedroom listings to 57 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

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

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 22% 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.

Yellowstone National Park, WY

Yellowstone National Park

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Annual revenue (actual)

$74.2k

12 mo avg

↑13%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

42%

12 mo avg

↓2%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$396

12 mo avg

↑19%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

8.5%

Current potential

↓0.3 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

51 days

12 mo avg

↑5 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$148

12 mo avg

↑26%

from prior 12 mo

Yellowstone National Park Airbnb market summary

Compare Airbnb neighborhoods in Yellowstone National Park, WY

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
West Yellowstone	$65.1K 158 listings	11.1% 158 listings
Island Park Country	$58.9K 634 listings	9.3% 634 listings
Dubois Country	$43.2K 70 listings	9.3% 70 listings
Livingston Country	$47.6K 294 listings	9.1% 294 listings
Gardiner Country	$58.1K 120 listings	8.8% 120 listings

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Data as of 2026-10-06

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