4 tracked markets
Source: BNBCalc market metadata · Reviewed by Parker Place, CTO of BNBCalc.com · Data updated July 10, 2026
Big Island is the top Hawaii short-term rental market across Airbnb and Vrbo by gross yield, with 12.4% gross yield, $77,250 in average annual revenue, and 7,028 active listings.
Top gross yield
12.4%
Big Island
Median gross yield
10.6%
4 markets with yield data
Median annual revenue
$93.4K
Average listing revenue
Tracked markets
4
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#1
The Big Island short-term rental market offers a strong annual revenue of $63,576 and an impressive average daily rate of $419. However, with a massive pool of 6,767 active listings, investors face intense competition to maintain a 41% occupancy rate and achieve the projected 10.2% gross yield.
Yield
12.4%
Revenue
$77.2K
Listings
7,028
#2
Maui represents a high-performing short-term rental market, generating an impressive annual revenue of $83,147 and a 9.7% gross yield. However, with 10,887 active listings, investors face intense competition and must strategically price their properties to maintain the $520 average daily rate and 43% occupancy.
Yield
12.2%
Revenue
$105.8K
Listings
11,251
#3
Kauai stands out as a high-performing market for short-term rental investors, generating a substantial annual revenue of $91,827 and an impressive average daily rate of $499. However, with 5,937 active listings, buyers must navigate a competitive landscape to maintain the 49% occupancy rate and secure a 7.8% gross yield.
Yield
9.1%
Revenue
$107.2K
Listings
6,139
#4
The Oahu short-term rental market is highly competitive with 6,557 active listings, yet it rewards savvy investors with an impressive $72,030 in annual revenue. Boasting a 48% occupancy rate and a premium average daily rate of $374, this destination maintains a strong 7.5% gross yield.
Yield
8.4%
Revenue
$81.0K
Listings
6,564
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Active listings are Airbnb and Vrbo listings observed as active in the selected market metadata segment. The all-bedrooms view uses all active listings in that market; bedroom filters use the active listing count for the selected bedroom group.
| Rank | Market | Gross yield | Annual revenue | Monthly revenue | ADR | Occupancy | Listings | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Big Island | 12.4% | $77,250 | $6,437 | $387 | 50% | 7,028 | $625,440 |
| #2 | Maui | 12.2% | $105,788 | $8,816 | $490 | 54% | 11,251 | $869,019 |
| #3 | Kauai | 9.1% | $107,178 | $8,931 | $480 | 59% | 6,139 | $1,182,294 |
| #4 | Oahu | 8.4% | $80,952 | $6,746 | $328 | 58% | 6,564 | $962,284 |
For US markets, BNBCalc ranks state market pages by gross yield: annual Airbnb and Vrbo short-term rental revenue divided by estimated property value. Gross yield is a fast way to compare market-level opportunity before operating expenses, financing, taxes, insurance, seasonality, and local rules.
Annual revenue uses ADR, adjusted occupancy, and estimated cleaning revenue when cleaning and stay data exists.
ADR is nightly-only and excludes cleaning fees and other guest fees.
Occupancy is adjusted occupancy of bookable nights, excluding host-blocked nights.
Gross yield uses annual revenue divided by estimated property value; it does not include operating expenses, financing, taxes, or local regulation risk.