Top 100 Best Places in Canada to Invest in Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals (2025)

Source: AirROI

Last updated: 2025-11-01

Unlock high-ROI opportunities in Canada‘s booming short-term rental (STR) market. This 2025 Airbnb investment guide from AirROI leverages cutting-edge Airbnb data analytics to pinpoint the most profitable cities for Airbnb and vacation rental entrepreneurs. Whether you’re scaling your portfolio or making your first STR investment, discover markets with strong rental demand, high revenue potential, and favorable regulations. We are committed to providing trustworthy insights based on comprehensive market analysis, and you can learn more about our rigorous approach to data accuracy.

Our STR market analysis dives deep into key performance indicators like monthly revenue, average daily rates (ADR), occupancy trends, property counts, and regulatory landscapes across Canada. We go beyond simple rankings to provide the context you need for informed investment decisions using reliable Airbnb data.

Explore the data-driven insights below to identify the premier short-term rental investment hotspots and high ROI Airbnb markets in Canada for 2025.

Explore Live Market Data

Top Short-Term Rental Markets in Canada

Rank:#1Market:TorontoCountry:CanadaProperties:10,150Monthly Revenue:$1713.96Daily Rate (ADR):$154.21Occupancy:47.28%Regulation:High
Rank:#2Market:MontrealCountry:CanadaProperties:6,271Monthly Revenue:$1892.39Daily Rate (ADR):$159.00Occupancy:47.86%Regulation:High
Rank:#3Market:CalgaryCountry:CanadaProperties:3,829Monthly Revenue:$1547.04Daily Rate (ADR):$127.72Occupancy:48.29%Regulation:High
Rank:#4Market:VancouverCountry:CanadaProperties:3,579Monthly Revenue:$2770.77Daily Rate (ADR):$201.62Occupancy:55.32%Regulation:High
Rank:#5Market:EdmontonCountry:CanadaProperties:2,498Monthly Revenue:$1174.90Daily Rate (ADR):$95.09Occupancy:48.12%Regulation:High
Rank:#6Market:Whistler Resort MunicipalityCountry:CanadaProperties:2,179Monthly Revenue:$4400.09Daily Rate (ADR):$384.40Occupancy:44.29%Regulation:High
Rank:#7Market:QuebecCountry:CanadaProperties:1,828Monthly Revenue:$2180.07Daily Rate (ADR):$163.54Occupancy:48.99%Regulation:High
Rank:#8Market:OttawaCountry:CanadaProperties:1,777Monthly Revenue:$1322.43Daily Rate (ADR):$114.61Occupancy:47.82%Regulation:High
Rank:#9Market:CanmoreCountry:CanadaProperties:1,681Monthly Revenue:$5777.84Daily Rate (ADR):$317.32Occupancy:59.97%Regulation:Low
Rank:#10Market:MississaugaCountry:CanadaProperties:1,603Monthly Revenue:$1081.72Daily Rate (ADR):$107.07Occupancy:42.84%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#11Market:Mont-TremblantCountry:CanadaProperties:1,054Monthly Revenue:$3005.93Daily Rate (ADR):$288.91Occupancy:38.95%Regulation:High
Rank:#12Market:WinnipegCountry:CanadaProperties:1,027Monthly Revenue:$1141.63Daily Rate (ADR):$96.73Occupancy:47.01%Regulation:High
Rank:#13Market:Niagara FallsCountry:CanadaProperties:1,012Monthly Revenue:$1938.83Daily Rate (ADR):$187.67Occupancy:38.96%Regulation:Low
Rank:#14Market:SurreyCountry:CanadaProperties:994Monthly Revenue:$1253.13Daily Rate (ADR):$126.33Occupancy:42.44%Regulation:High
Rank:#15Market:HamiltonCountry:CanadaProperties:909Monthly Revenue:$1227.87Daily Rate (ADR):$130.75Occupancy:43.03%Regulation:Low
Rank:#16Market:BramptonCountry:CanadaProperties:828Monthly Revenue:$863.43Daily Rate (ADR):$103.36Occupancy:37.74%Regulation:Low
Rank:#17Market:RichmondCountry:CanadaProperties:795Monthly Revenue:$1096.97Daily Rate (ADR):$134.23Occupancy:40.07%Regulation:High
Rank:#18Market:Richmond HillCountry:CanadaProperties:723Monthly Revenue:$1229.86Daily Rate (ADR):$125.20Occupancy:41.20%Regulation:Low
Rank:#19Market:HalifaxCountry:CanadaProperties:711Monthly Revenue:$2031.67Daily Rate (ADR):$146.68Occupancy:53.06%Regulation:High
Rank:#20Market:LondonCountry:CanadaProperties:671Monthly Revenue:$1036.61Daily Rate (ADR):$97.89Occupancy:44.89%Regulation:Low
Rank:#21Market:The Blue MountainsCountry:CanadaProperties:629Monthly Revenue:$3115.79Daily Rate (ADR):$312.99Occupancy:36.36%Regulation:Low
Rank:#22Market:Saint John'sCountry:CanadaProperties:586Monthly Revenue:$1921.61Daily Rate (ADR):$156.96Occupancy:51.61%Regulation:High
Rank:#23Market:KelownaCountry:CanadaProperties:581Monthly Revenue:$2034.26Daily Rate (ADR):$221.84Occupancy:46.45%Regulation:High
Rank:#24Market:GatineauCountry:CanadaProperties:572Monthly Revenue:$957.92Daily Rate (ADR):$84.47Occupancy:45.99%Regulation:High
Rank:#25Market:SaskatoonCountry:CanadaProperties:572Monthly Revenue:$1138.53Daily Rate (ADR):$83.15Occupancy:53.07%Regulation:Low
Rank:#26Market:Kawartha LakesCountry:CanadaProperties:535Monthly Revenue:$2323.00Daily Rate (ADR):$300.53Occupancy:35.85%Regulation:Low
Rank:#27Market:KitchenerCountry:CanadaProperties:535Monthly Revenue:$1059.07Daily Rate (ADR):$95.40Occupancy:46.49%Regulation:Low
Rank:#28Market:District of North VancouverCountry:CanadaProperties:504Monthly Revenue:$2105.72Daily Rate (ADR):$188.09Occupancy:52.61%Regulation:High
Rank:#29Market:BurnabyCountry:CanadaProperties:503Monthly Revenue:$1436.76Daily Rate (ADR):$132.65Occupancy:48.60%Regulation:High
Rank:#30Market:Area E (Beaverdell/West Boundary)Country:CanadaProperties:502Monthly Revenue:$2364.57Daily Rate (ADR):$329.39Occupancy:40.46%Regulation:High
Rank:#31Market:WindsorCountry:CanadaProperties:494Monthly Revenue:$1043.03Daily Rate (ADR):$99.14Occupancy:43.23%Regulation:Low
Rank:#32Market:Area A (Kicking Horse/Kinbasket Lake)Country:CanadaProperties:478Monthly Revenue:$3597.26Daily Rate (ADR):$259.25Occupancy:52.43%Regulation:High
Rank:#33Market:LongueuilCountry:CanadaProperties:453Monthly Revenue:$1422.51Daily Rate (ADR):$129.69Occupancy:44.80%Regulation:High
Rank:#34Market:Petite-Rivière-Saint-FrançoisCountry:CanadaProperties:439Monthly Revenue:$2704.03Daily Rate (ADR):$314.67Occupancy:33.92%Regulation:High
Rank:#35Market:SaanichCountry:CanadaProperties:434Monthly Revenue:$1664.59Daily Rate (ADR):$137.63Occupancy:53.50%Regulation:High
Rank:#36Market:VictoriaCountry:CanadaProperties:434Monthly Revenue:$1301.14Daily Rate (ADR):$136.68Occupancy:46.90%Regulation:High
Rank:#37Market:Niagara-on-the-LakeCountry:CanadaProperties:434Monthly Revenue:$3250.88Daily Rate (ADR):$288.43Occupancy:41.71%Regulation:High
Rank:#38Market:MarkhamCountry:CanadaProperties:409Monthly Revenue:$781.13Daily Rate (ADR):$87.44Occupancy:40.35%Regulation:Low
Rank:#39Market:Area F (Columbia Lake/Windermere Lake)Country:CanadaProperties:399Monthly Revenue:$2947.89Daily Rate (ADR):$259.67Occupancy:42.51%Regulation:High
Rank:#40Market:Prince EdwardCountry:CanadaProperties:392Monthly Revenue:$2995.47Daily Rate (ADR):$333.05Occupancy:42.98%Regulation:High
Rank:#41Market:Lambton ShoresCountry:CanadaProperties:389Monthly Revenue:$2270.46Daily Rate (ADR):$276.22Occupancy:36.48%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#42Market:ReginaCountry:CanadaProperties:387Monthly Revenue:$1001.28Daily Rate (ADR):$82.96Occupancy:48.80%Regulation:High
Rank:#43Market:NanaimoCountry:CanadaProperties:386Monthly Revenue:$1518.76Daily Rate (ADR):$129.61Occupancy:51.93%Regulation:High
Rank:#44Market:OakvilleCountry:CanadaProperties:369Monthly Revenue:$1414.53Daily Rate (ADR):$136.22Occupancy:43.93%Regulation:Low
Rank:#45Market:Township of LangleyCountry:CanadaProperties:361Monthly Revenue:$1687.11Daily Rate (ADR):$142.31Occupancy:48.58%Regulation:High
Rank:#46Market:West KelownaCountry:CanadaProperties:360Monthly Revenue:$2568.58Daily Rate (ADR):$248.62Occupancy:47.37%Regulation:High
Rank:#47Market:Muskoka Lakes TownshipCountry:CanadaProperties:360Monthly Revenue:$2878.23Daily Rate (ADR):$448.26Occupancy:35.40%Regulation:Low
Rank:#48Market:Municipality of Northern Bruce PeninsulaCountry:CanadaProperties:358Monthly Revenue:$2367.03Daily Rate (ADR):$248.44Occupancy:43.92%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#49Market:UclueletCountry:CanadaProperties:353Monthly Revenue:$3514.03Daily Rate (ADR):$237.00Occupancy:51.50%Regulation:High
Rank:#50Market:InnisfilCountry:CanadaProperties:343Monthly Revenue:$2002.36Daily Rate (ADR):$230.49Occupancy:37.81%Regulation:Low
Rank:#51Market:Sun Peaks Mountain Resort MunicipalityCountry:CanadaProperties:342Monthly Revenue:$2816.69Daily Rate (ADR):$310.30Occupancy:37.72%Regulation:High
Rank:#52Market:MonctonCountry:CanadaProperties:342Monthly Revenue:$1232.43Daily Rate (ADR):$129.67Occupancy:41.99%Regulation:Low
Rank:#53Market:Juan de Fuca Electoral AreaCountry:CanadaProperties:337Monthly Revenue:$3159.42Daily Rate (ADR):$253.74Occupancy:46.41%Regulation:High
Rank:#54Market:WaterlooCountry:CanadaProperties:330Monthly Revenue:$827.53Daily Rate (ADR):$88.30Occupancy:42.15%Regulation:Low
Rank:#55Market:CharlottetownCountry:CanadaProperties:327Monthly Revenue:$1890.84Daily Rate (ADR):$178.76Occupancy:48.29%Regulation:High
Rank:#56Market:TofinoCountry:CanadaProperties:325Monthly Revenue:$5182.52Daily Rate (ADR):$301.93Occupancy:56.28%Regulation:High
Rank:#57Market:Wasaga BeachCountry:CanadaProperties:316Monthly Revenue:$1305.87Daily Rate (ADR):$241.22Occupancy:30.88%Regulation:Low
Rank:#58Market:VaughanCountry:CanadaProperties:314Monthly Revenue:$1099.06Daily Rate (ADR):$109.50Occupancy:41.87%Regulation:High
Rank:#59Market:North VancouverCountry:CanadaProperties:308Monthly Revenue:$2228.91Daily Rate (ADR):$155.82Occupancy:57.20%Regulation:High
Rank:#60Market:BarrieCountry:CanadaProperties:306Monthly Revenue:$1198.85Daily Rate (ADR):$127.27Occupancy:41.41%Regulation:Low
Rank:#61Market:HuntsvilleCountry:CanadaProperties:305Monthly Revenue:$3137.73Daily Rate (ADR):$300.42Occupancy:41.56%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#62Market:Greater SudburyCountry:CanadaProperties:295Monthly Revenue:$1400.65Daily Rate (ADR):$132.06Occupancy:46.88%Regulation:Low
Rank:#63Market:PentictonCountry:CanadaProperties:288Monthly Revenue:$2050.26Daily Rate (ADR):$209.01Occupancy:47.98%Regulation:High
Rank:#64Market:West VancouverCountry:CanadaProperties:282Monthly Revenue:$2837.71Daily Rate (ADR):$289.98Occupancy:45.05%Regulation:High
Rank:#65Market:KingstonCountry:CanadaProperties:278Monthly Revenue:$1886.49Daily Rate (ADR):$149.45Occupancy:51.43%Regulation:High
Rank:#66Market:RevelstokeCountry:CanadaProperties:277Monthly Revenue:$3296.17Daily Rate (ADR):$287.10Occupancy:46.92%Regulation:High
Rank:#67Market:Thunder BayCountry:CanadaProperties:276Monthly Revenue:$1391.91Daily Rate (ADR):$105.19Occupancy:52.50%Regulation:Low
Rank:#68Market:Port ColborneCountry:CanadaProperties:273Monthly Revenue:$1540.39Daily Rate (ADR):$248.65Occupancy:37.41%Regulation:Low
Rank:#69Market:Saint-CômeCountry:CanadaProperties:272Monthly Revenue:$2674.19Daily Rate (ADR):$242.93Occupancy:39.68%Regulation:High
Rank:#70Market:St. CatharinesCountry:CanadaProperties:265Monthly Revenue:$2005.73Daily Rate (ADR):$176.18Occupancy:44.17%Regulation:Low
Rank:#71Market:Salt Spring Island Electoral AreaCountry:CanadaProperties:264Monthly Revenue:$2264.24Daily Rate (ADR):$190.86Occupancy:48.70%Regulation:High
Rank:#72Market:LangfordCountry:CanadaProperties:260Monthly Revenue:$2164.74Daily Rate (ADR):$158.24Occupancy:54.31%Regulation:High
Rank:#73Market:CoquitlamCountry:CanadaProperties:254Monthly Revenue:$1291.23Daily Rate (ADR):$108.46Occupancy:47.23%Regulation:High
Rank:#74Market:Area C (Silver Star)Country:CanadaProperties:253Monthly Revenue:$2595.05Daily Rate (ADR):$335.71Occupancy:41.95%Regulation:High
Rank:#75Market:Laval (administrative region)Country:CanadaProperties:253Monthly Revenue:$1344.21Daily Rate (ADR):$117.11Occupancy:44.60%Regulation:High
Rank:#76Market:KamloopsCountry:CanadaProperties:251Monthly Revenue:$1367.16Daily Rate (ADR):$111.48Occupancy:53.03%Regulation:High
Rank:#77Market:Lac-SupérieurCountry:CanadaProperties:251Monthly Revenue:$3155.90Daily Rate (ADR):$277.17Occupancy:40.31%Regulation:High
Rank:#78Market:FernieCountry:CanadaProperties:249Monthly Revenue:$2048.86Daily Rate (ADR):$180.82Occupancy:47.14%Regulation:High
Rank:#79Market:WhitehorseCountry:CanadaProperties:243Monthly Revenue:$2094.70Daily Rate (ADR):$172.57Occupancy:50.08%Regulation:Low
Rank:#80Market:Oro-MedonteCountry:CanadaProperties:239Monthly Revenue:$1827.73Daily Rate (ADR):$215.71Occupancy:37.75%Regulation:Low
Rank:#81Market:BeaupréCountry:CanadaProperties:239Monthly Revenue:$1736.48Daily Rate (ADR):$184.05Occupancy:34.70%Regulation:High
Rank:#82Market:Grande PrairieCountry:CanadaProperties:237Monthly Revenue:$1059.49Daily Rate (ADR):$99.90Occupancy:47.42%Regulation:Low
Rank:#83Market:Area A (Upper Flathead/Elk Valley)Country:CanadaProperties:235Monthly Revenue:$3374.49Daily Rate (ADR):$289.79Occupancy:43.91%Regulation:High
Rank:#84Market:Stoneham-et-TewkesburyCountry:CanadaProperties:234Monthly Revenue:$2474.34Daily Rate (ADR):$379.91Occupancy:31.48%Regulation:High
Rank:#85Market:BurlingtonCountry:CanadaProperties:232Monthly Revenue:$1642.64Daily Rate (ADR):$172.15Occupancy:45.75%Regulation:Low
Rank:#86Market:Dysart et alCountry:CanadaProperties:231Monthly Revenue:$3234.70Daily Rate (ADR):$325.12Occupancy:38.98%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#87Market:GravenhurstCountry:CanadaProperties:229Monthly Revenue:$2797.08Daily Rate (ADR):$344.41Occupancy:36.84%Regulation:Low
Rank:#88Market:PictonCountry:CanadaProperties:228Monthly Revenue:$2631.77Daily Rate (ADR):$255.28Occupancy:45.36%Regulation:High
Rank:#89Market:ChertseyCountry:CanadaProperties:227Monthly Revenue:$2734.91Daily Rate (ADR):$226.91Occupancy:42.07%Regulation:High
Rank:#90Market:DeltaCountry:CanadaProperties:223Monthly Revenue:$1611.32Daily Rate (ADR):$140.50Occupancy:47.00%Regulation:High
Rank:#91Market:SquamishCountry:CanadaProperties:219Monthly Revenue:$3022.12Daily Rate (ADR):$232.75Occupancy:54.62%Regulation:High
Rank:#92Market:MiltonCountry:CanadaProperties:219Monthly Revenue:$1131.91Daily Rate (ADR):$131.68Occupancy:40.34%Regulation:Low
Rank:#93Market:Area C (Puntledge/Black Creek)Country:CanadaProperties:216Monthly Revenue:$2874.17Daily Rate (ADR):$250.72Occupancy:49.18%Regulation:High
Rank:#94Market:LethbridgeCountry:CanadaProperties:213Monthly Revenue:$1325.78Daily Rate (ADR):$106.35Occupancy:47.74%Regulation:Low
Rank:#95Market:Saint JohnCountry:CanadaProperties:210Monthly Revenue:$1205.43Daily Rate (ADR):$108.02Occupancy:45.39%Regulation:Low
Rank:#96Market:PickeringCountry:CanadaProperties:209Monthly Revenue:$1318.85Daily Rate (ADR):$136.42Occupancy:44.31%Regulation:Low
Rank:#97Market:GuelphCountry:CanadaProperties:208Monthly Revenue:$1077.22Daily Rate (ADR):$93.58Occupancy:47.05%Regulation:Low
Rank:#98Market:ChilliwackCountry:CanadaProperties:205Monthly Revenue:$1848.89Daily Rate (ADR):$172.83Occupancy:47.21%Regulation:High
Rank:#99Market:VernonCountry:CanadaProperties:205Monthly Revenue:$1658.99Daily Rate (ADR):$154.12Occupancy:49.94%Regulation:High
Rank:#100Market:BracebridgeCountry:CanadaProperties:204Monthly Revenue:$2782.84Daily Rate (ADR):$334.33Occupancy:38.07%Regulation:Low

Our Data-Driven Methodology for STR Market Analysis

At AirROI, our market rankings and insights are powered by a robust methodology combining comprehensive Airbnb data collection with sophisticated STR analytics techniques. We strive to provide the most accurate and actionable intelligence for short-term rental investors.

Data Collection & Scope

  • Global Coverage: We aggregate STR data from tens of millions of active short-term rental listings across platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo worldwide.
  • Real-Time Metrics: Our systems track key performance indicators (KPIs) daily, including booking rates, nightly pricing (ADR), occupancy rates, and revenue.
  • Regulatory Monitoring: We actively monitor and incorporate local short-term rental regulations, licensing requirements, and tax obligations into our market analysis.

Analysis & Ranking

  • Proprietary Algorithms: AI and machine learning models analyze booking patterns, predict seasonal demand shifts, and identify emerging market trends in the STR space.
  • Key Metric Evaluation: We evaluate markets based on a weighted combination of critical investment factors using our extensive Airbnb analytics:
    • Revenue Potential: Average Monthly Revenue and Average Daily Rate (ADR).
    • Market Demand: Occupancy Rate and booking lead times.
    • Investment Scale: Number of active properties and market growth trends.
    • Regulatory Environment: Assessed impact of local STR regulations on operational feasibility and profitability.
  • Benchmarking: Performance is benchmarked against regional and global averages to provide context for vacation rental investment potential.

Key Metrics Explained

  • Properties: The count of active short-term rental listings in the market.
  • Monthly Revenue: Average revenue generated per property per month, a key indicator for Airbnb profitability.
  • Daily Rate (ADR): Average nightly booking price.
  • Occupancy: Percentage of nights booked out of total available nights, crucial for understanding STR demand.
  • Regulation: An indicator of the local regulatory climate impacting Airbnb investment.

This rigorous approach ensures our recommendations are based on real-world performance Airbnb data and forward-looking market analysis, empowering you to invest smarter in the vacation rental market.

Access Real-Time Airbnb API

This report is powered by our industry-leading Airbnb Data API, providing direct access to live short-term rental data from global markets like Canada. Use this data to build powerful analytics tools, discover investment opportunities, and inform your vacation rental strategy.

Get API Access

All Markets in Canada

AlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaNew BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNorthwest TerritoriesNova ScotiaNunavutOntarioPrince Edward IslandQuebecSaskatchewanYukon