Source: BNBCalc market metadata · Reviewed by Parker Place, CTO of BNBCalc.com · Data updated July 10, 2026
Best Airbnb Markets in Idaho by Gross Yield
Hailey is the top Idaho short-term rental market across Airbnb and Vrbo by gross yield, with 9.2% gross yield, $48,548 in average annual revenue, and 758 active listings.
Top gross yield
9.2%
Hailey
Median gross yield
7.3%
9 markets with yield data
Median annual revenue
$37.7K
Average listing revenue
Tracked markets
9
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Top 10 Idaho Airbnb and Vrbo Markets
#1
Hailey
In Hailey, short-term rental properties achieve a strong average daily rate of $394, resulting in an annual revenue of $41,813. While the gross yield reaches 8.0%, investors should note the lower occupancy rate of 29% across the 733 active listings in the area.
Yield
9.2%
Revenue
$48.5K
Listings
758
#2
Harrison
The Harrison short-term rental market offers investors a solid 7.6% gross yield and an average daily rate of $261. However, with 891 active listings competing for guests, a relatively low 34% occupancy rate means hosts must optimize their pricing strategies to secure consistent annual revenue of $36,267.
Yield
8.8%
Revenue
$42.4K
Listings
923
#3
Bear Lake
For short-term rental investors, Bear Lake delivers a high average daily rate of $331 and a 6.9% gross yield. However, a very low occupancy rate of 24% across 606 active listings restrains annual revenue to $32,712, indicating a highly seasonal or competitive market that requires careful financial planning.
Yield
7.9%
Revenue
$37.7K
Listings
611
#4
Payette National Forest
Payette National Forest offers short-term rental investors a strong average daily rate of $312 and a 6.6% gross yield. However, a low occupancy rate of 28% across 610 active listings restrains annual revenue to $35,849, indicating that operators must carefully manage off-season periods to maintain profitability.
Yield
7.3%
Revenue
$40.2K
Listings
625
#5
Boise
Boise offers a relatively stable 45% occupancy rate for short-term rental properties, helping to generate $34,830 in annual revenue and a 6.9% gross yield. However, with a lower average daily rate of $192 and 2,284 active listings, investors must focus on high volume and operational efficiency to maximize returns.
Yield
7.3%
Revenue
$37.0K
Listings
2,358
#6
Idaho Falls
For budget-conscious short-term rental investors, Idaho Falls presents a 6.4% gross yield with a relatively low barrier to entry. Although the average daily rate is modest at $191, the market supports a 36% occupancy rate across 279 active listings, resulting in an annual revenue of $26,069.
Yield
7.2%
Revenue
$29.8K
Listings
291
#7
Saint Joe National Forrest
The Saint Joe National Forrest short-term rental market presents a 6.3% gross yield and a modest annual revenue of $24,379. Investors can leverage 229 active listings in this niche space, though they must navigate a 32% occupancy rate and an average daily rate of $196.
Yield
6.8%
Revenue
$26.7K
Listings
239
#8
Lake Pend Oreille
Lake Pend Oreille offers short-term rental investors a small market footprint of 452 active listings and a solid average daily rate of $338. However, a very low occupancy rate of 25% limits annual revenue to $31,093, resulting in a modest gross yield of 5.0% for local operators.
Yield
6.5%
Revenue
$41.3K
Listings
471
#9
Salmon
In Salmon, short-term rental investors operate in a small, low-competition market with only 135 active listings, yielding a gross return of 5.5%. While the average daily rate is a respectable $219, the low 27% occupancy rate limits annual revenue to $23,221, requiring careful expense management.
Yield
6.2%
Revenue
$27.0K
Listings
148
All Idaho Short-Term Rental Markets
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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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho Airbnb and Vrbo Markets
The best short-term rental market in Idaho for Airbnb and Vrbo investors by gross yield is Hailey, with 9.2% gross yield, $48,548 in average annual revenue, and 758 active listings.
US markets are ranked by gross yield, which compares annual short-term rental revenue from demand sources like Airbnb and Vrbo with estimated property value. Gross yield is useful for comparing markets before expenses, financing, taxes, and local regulation are included.
Gross yield is usually better for market comparison because it accounts for both revenue potential and property value. Revenue alone can favor expensive markets where purchase prices may reduce investor returns.
Monthly revenue is calculated from the average yearly revenue per listing over the last twelve months (LTM), divided by 12. This figure represents gross booking revenue across short-term rental demand sources, including Airbnb and Vrbo, before expenses like cleaning fees, platform fees, and property management costs.
ADR is the average nightly price that guests pay to book a short-term rental in a given market. It's calculated by dividing the total revenue by the number of booked nights. Higher ADR markets typically have premium properties or are in high-demand tourist destinations.