Airbnb Occupancy Rates in New Zealand Occupancy and revenue by city (October 2026)
The Airbnb occupancy rate in New Zealand is 57%, with an average daily rate of $309 and $63,904 in annual revenue per listing, across 35,864 active listings.
How many active Airbnb listings are in New Zealand?
There are 35,864 active Airbnb listings in New Zealand, across 17 regions tracked by GuestFavorites.
What is the most profitable Airbnb location in New Zealand?
By annual revenue per listing, Queenstown Centre leads the markets we track in New Zealand at $160,522 per property per year.
How is the New Zealand Airbnb market data calculated?
GuestFavorites tracks New Zealand Airbnb listings over the last 12 months (October 2025 - September 2026, 17 regions). Occupancy is the share of available nights that were booked, and country averages give more weight to markets with more listings. City-by-city figures are below.
The largest Airbnb markets in New Zealand are Frankton (Queenstown Lakes District), Queenstown Centre, Wānaka, Auckland City Centre, Christchurch Centre.
Airbnb Markets in New Zealand (October 2026)
New Zealand Airbnb Market Guide
Where you buy matters more than any other Airbnb decision. This guide uses GuestFavorites data to compare occupancy, nightly rates, and revenue across New Zealand.
We track 17 regions in New Zealand. Demand, pricing, and revenue vary a lot between them, so compare markets before you invest.
Which Cities Have the Most Airbnb Listings in New Zealand?
These are the largest Airbnb markets in New Zealand by number of active listings:
- Frankton (Queenstown Lakes District): 1,412 active listings | Occupancy: 71% | Daily Rate: $508 | Annual Revenue: $131,891
- Queenstown Centre: 1,407 active listings | Occupancy: 72% | Daily Rate: $614 | Annual Revenue: $160,522
- Wānaka: 1,213 active listings | Occupancy: 63% | Daily Rate: $425 | Annual Revenue: $98,493
- Auckland City Centre: 999 active listings | Occupancy: 68% | Daily Rate: $215 | Annual Revenue: $53,714
- Christchurch Centre: 984 active listings | Occupancy: 68% | Daily Rate: $218 | Annual Revenue: $53,838
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Airbnb Market Performance in New Zealand
Largest Airbnb Markets by Listings
Markets with the most active Airbnb listings. Large supply usually means established demand, but also more competition.
Frankton (Queenstown Lakes District), Queenstown Lakes District
Queenstown Centre, Queenstown Lakes District
Wānaka, Queenstown Lakes District
Auckland City Centre, Auckland
Christchurch Centre, Christchurch City
Mount Maunganui, Tauranga City
Waiheke Island, Auckland
Bay Of Islands, Far North District
Papamoa Beach, Tauranga City
Mangawhai, Kaipara District
Lake Hayes Basin, Queenstown Lakes District
Whitianga, Thames Coromandel District
Whangamatā, Thames Coromandel District
Western Bay Of Plenty District North, Western Bay Of Plenty District
Highest Revenue per Listing
Markets where the average listing earns the most per year. Revenue is not profit: check purchase prices and local rules before investing.
Queenstown Centre, Queenstown Lakes District
Frankton (Queenstown Lakes District), Queenstown Lakes District
Lake Hayes Basin, Queenstown Lakes District
Wānaka, Queenstown Lakes District
Waiheke Island, Auckland
Auckland City Centre, Auckland
Christchurch Centre, Christchurch City
Bay Of Islands, Far North District
Mount Maunganui, Tauranga City
Whitianga, Thames Coromandel District
Papamoa Beach, Tauranga City
Mangawhai, Kaipara District
Western Bay Of Plenty District North, Western Bay Of Plenty District
Whangamatā, Thames Coromandel District
Highest Occupancy Markets
Markets where listings are booked for the highest share of available nights.
Queenstown Centre, Queenstown Lakes District
Frankton (Queenstown Lakes District), Queenstown Lakes District
Auckland City Centre, Auckland
Christchurch Centre, Christchurch City
Wānaka, Queenstown Lakes District
Lake Hayes Basin, Queenstown Lakes District
Papamoa Beach, Tauranga City
Mount Maunganui, Tauranga City
Bay Of Islands, Far North District
Whitianga, Thames Coromandel District
Waiheke Island, Auckland
Mangawhai, Kaipara District
Western Bay Of Plenty District North, Western Bay Of Plenty District
Whangamatā, Thames Coromandel District
Highest Nightly Rate Markets
Markets with the highest average daily rates, usually luxury, beach, and ski destinations.
Queenstown Centre, Queenstown Lakes District
Waiheke Island, Auckland
Lake Hayes Basin, Queenstown Lakes District
Frankton (Queenstown Lakes District), Queenstown Lakes District
Wānaka, Queenstown Lakes District
Bay Of Islands, Far North District
Whangamatā, Thames Coromandel District
Mangawhai, Kaipara District
Mount Maunganui, Tauranga City
Papamoa Beach, Tauranga City
Whitianga, Thames Coromandel District
Western Bay Of Plenty District North, Western Bay Of Plenty District
Christchurch Centre, Christchurch City
Auckland City Centre, Auckland
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