Airbnb Occupancy Rates by City in New Zealand(April 2026)
New Zealand has 36,253 active Airbnb listings across 17 regions. We analyze 14 key markets to help you identify the most profitable cities for your Airbnb investment. Compare occupancy rates, daily rates, and annual revenue data to find the best locations.
The largest Airbnb markets in New Zealand are Queenstown Centre, Frankton (Queenstown Lakes District), Wānaka, Auckland City Centre, Christchurch Centre.
Airbnb Markets in New Zealand (April 2026)
New Zealand Airbnb Market Guide
Choosing the right market is the most important decision for your Airbnb investment success. Our comprehensive analysis of New Zealand helps you identify the most profitable cities and regions based on real market data.
We track 17 different markets across New Zealand, each with its own unique supply-demand dynamics, pricing patterns, and profitability.
What Are the Best Cities for Airbnb in New Zealand?
Based on our analysis of performance data, here are the top-performing markets in New Zealand:
- Queenstown Centre: 1,330 active listings | Occupancy: 73% | Daily Rate: $621 | Annual Revenue: $166,046
- Frankton (Queenstown Lakes District): 1,257 active listings | Occupancy: 72% | Daily Rate: $525 | Annual Revenue: $138,050
- Wānaka: 1,228 active listings | Occupancy: 66% | Daily Rate: $421 | Annual Revenue: $101,409
- Auckland City Centre: 1,016 active listings | Occupancy: 68% | Daily Rate: $238 | Annual Revenue: $59,156
- Christchurch Centre: 896 active listings | Occupancy: 73% | Daily Rate: $239 | Annual Revenue: $63,932
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Airbnb Market Performance in New Zealand
Largest Airbnb Markets by Listing Volume
Cities with the highest concentration of active Airbnb listings, indicating mature markets with strong supply and established hosting infrastructure
Queenstown Centre, Otago
Frankton (Queenstown Lakes District), Otago
Wānaka, Otago
Auckland City Centre, Auckland
Christchurch Centre, Canterbury
Waiheke Island, Auckland
Mount Maunganui, Bay Of Plenty
Bay Of Islands, Northland
Papamoa Beach, Bay Of Plenty
Mangawhai, Northland
Whangamatā, Waikato
Lake Hayes Basin, Otago
Whitianga, Waikato
Western Bay Of Plenty District North, Bay Of Plenty
Highest Revenue per Property Markets
Cities where individual Airbnb properties generate the most annual revenue, representing the best return on investment opportunities
Queenstown Centre, Otago
Frankton (Queenstown Lakes District), Otago
Waiheke Island, Auckland
Lake Hayes Basin, Otago
Wānaka, Otago
Bay Of Islands, Northland
Auckland City Centre, Auckland
Mount Maunganui, Bay Of Plenty
Christchurch Centre, Canterbury
Whitianga, Waikato
Papamoa Beach, Bay Of Plenty
Mangawhai, Northland
Western Bay Of Plenty District North, Bay Of Plenty
Whangamatā, Waikato
Highest Booking Rate Markets
Cities with the strongest demand-to-supply ratios, where properties are booked most frequently throughout the year
Christchurch Centre, Canterbury
Queenstown Centre, Otago
Frankton (Queenstown Lakes District), Otago
Auckland City Centre, Auckland
Lake Hayes Basin, Otago
Wānaka, Otago
Bay Of Islands, Northland
Mount Maunganui, Bay Of Plenty
Papamoa Beach, Bay Of Plenty
Whitianga, Waikato
Waiheke Island, Auckland
Mangawhai, Northland
Western Bay Of Plenty District North, Bay Of Plenty
Whangamatā, Waikato
Luxury & Premium Rate Markets
High-end destinations where Airbnb properties command the highest nightly rates, typically in tourist hotspots and luxury locations
Queenstown Centre, Otago
Waiheke Island, Auckland
Lake Hayes Basin, Otago
Frankton (Queenstown Lakes District), Otago
Wānaka, Otago
Bay Of Islands, Northland
Whangamatā, Waikato
Mount Maunganui, Bay Of Plenty
Mangawhai, Northland
Papamoa Beach, Bay Of Plenty
Whitianga, Waikato
Western Bay Of Plenty District North, Bay Of Plenty
Christchurch Centre, Canterbury
Auckland City Centre, Auckland
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