House w/ private yard, hot tub and garage Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.97 - Revenue
- CA$110,145
- Occupancy
- 68.7%
- Daily rate
- CA$439
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Courtenay brought in CA$24,296 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 46% less than the British Columbia average of CA$45,117.
The short answer
Courtenay is priced below the British Columbia average. Listings averaged CA$175 a night, about half that average of CA$335, and were booked on 50% of available nights, close to its 48% occupancy.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.4 times as much as in January, usually the slowest.
With 77 active listings, Courtenay is the 78th-largest of 212 British Columbia markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 19% while the number of active listings shrank 13%.
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Gross bookings per Courtenay listing averaged CA$24,296 over the 12 months to September 2026 (British Columbia average: CA$45,117), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Courtenay listing brings in CA$4,670 in August, its best month, and CA$1,930 in January, its slowest. November runs within 3% of January, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 38% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 2.6 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
August earns about 2.4 times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$2,760. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
August 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in July 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | CA$3,264 | 61.0% | CA$170 | CA$109 | 42 days | 4 nights |
| Oct 2025 | CA$2,290 | 48.2% | CA$164 | CA$74 | 25 days | 5.5 nights |
| Nov 2025 | CA$1,930 | 40.6% | CA$161 | CA$64 | 38 days | 4.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | CA$2,368 | 42.2% | CA$166 | CA$76 | 55 days | 3.9 nights |
| Jan 2026 | CA$2,220 | 35.3% | CA$161 | CA$72 | 43 days | 6.8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | CA$2,424 | 43.5% | CA$162 | CA$87 | 48 days | 4.6 nights |
| Mar 2026 | CA$2,530 | 46.1% | CA$165 | CA$82 | 35 days | 5.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | CA$2,191 | 46.5% | CA$165 | CA$73 | 35 days | 4.8 nights |
| May 2026 | CA$2,730 | 45.7% | CA$178 | CA$88 | 52 days | 5.2 nights |
| Jun 2026 | CA$3,633 | 60.0% | CA$198 | CA$121 | 58 days | 5.8 nights |
| Jul 2026 | CA$4,660 | 62.9% | CA$210 | CA$150 | 67 days | 6.1 nights |
| Aug 2026 | CA$5,284 | 72.3% | CA$209 | CA$170 | 71 days | 5.2 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Courtenay address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Courtenay Airbnb took in CA$24,296 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about CA$1,390 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about CA$1,980 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the CA$1,520 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about CA$1,510 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about CA$1,200 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | CA$22,776 | CA$32,240 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay6% of Courtenay bookings | CA$1,520 | CA$2,150 |
| Gross bookings | CA$24,296 | CA$34,390 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 86% of Courtenay listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −CA$3,330 | −CA$4,720 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; CA$0 if you clean yourself | −CA$1,520 | −CA$2,150 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −CA$1,210 | −CA$1,720 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −CA$490 | −CA$690 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −CA$730 | −CA$1,030 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −CA$240 | −CA$240 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −CA$120 | −CA$120 |
| ManagementCA$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −CA$7,640 | −CA$10,670 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | CA$16,656about CA$1,390 a month | CA$23,720about CA$1,980 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Courtenay's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Courtenay home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about CA$2,870 a month, against CA$2,020 for the average one.
Occupancy
Courtenay listings were booked on 50% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points above the British Columbia average (48%) and 5 points above the Canada average (45%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 36% in January to 69% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about three times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Courtenay, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Courtenay, known as ADR (average daily rate), was CA$175 over the past year, about 48% below the British Columbia average of CA$335 and about 38% below the Canada average of CA$280. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about CA$190 and bottom out in February and December at about CA$155.
The top 10% charge about 2.4 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 23% above December's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$168.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Courtenay it averaged CA$94 over the past year, from about CA$62 in a typical January to about CA$151 in a typical August.
Per open night, by tier:
August RevPAR is about 2.4 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$91.
Seasonality
Courtenay has one high season, June through September, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from October to May. A listing earns about twice as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Courtenay
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, CA$2,760.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | CA$1,930 |
| February | Low season | CA$2,160 |
| March | Low season | CA$2,490 |
| April | Low season | CA$2,090 |
| May | Low season | CA$2,470 |
| June | High season | CA$3,400 |
| July | High season | CA$4,370 |
| August | High season | CA$4,670 |
| September | High season | CA$3,040 |
| October | Low season | CA$2,260 |
| November | Low season | CA$1,980 |
| December | Low season | CA$2,260 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–September | CA$3,870 | 63% | CA$183 |
| Low seasonOctober–May | CA$2,210 | 45% | CA$160 |
Guests book Courtenay stays 51 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 66 days ahead, and October stays closest to arrival, about 26 days. A typical August booking is made in early June.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 51 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
95% of the 77 active listings in Courtenay display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Courtenay.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks five Courtenay neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Comox Valley, Downtown Courtenay and Comox Harbour. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Comox Valley | The Comox Valley offers a beautiful natural setting and is known for outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing at nearby Mount Washington, and enjoying local beaches, which attract both tourists and nature lovers. | Mount Washington Ski Resort, Comox Lake, Seal Bay Regional Park, Crown Isle Resort, Comox Airforce Museum |
| Downtown Courtenay | Downtown Courtenay is vibrant and increasingly popular among visitors for its shops, restaurants, and close proximity to parks and the river, making it attractive for Airbnb hosts. | Courtenay Riverway, Sid Williams Theatre, Local shops and cafes, Brew coffee shops, Comox Valley Farmers' Market |
| Comox Harbour | The Comox Harbour area boasts stunning waterfront views and is popular with guests interested in recreations like kayaking and fishing, as well as enjoying seafood dining. | Comox Marina Park, The Waverley Hotel, Local seafood restaurants, Go kayaking or paddleboarding, Comox Valley Art Gallery |
| Royston | Royston offers a quieter, scenic escape with waterfront access, making it a great spot for those looking to enjoy nature and tranquility, while still being close to Courtenay's amenities. | Royston Seaside Trail, Kye Bay Beach, Nearby hiking trails, Royston Community Park, Local artisan shops |
| Union Bay | Close to Courtenay but with a small-town feel, Union Bay appeals to guests looking for a peaceful getaway with beautiful landscapes, including views of the Comox Glacier. | Union Bay Beach, Nearby hiking trails, Historical sites, Comox Lake |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 77% of listings in Courtenay, alongside 18 private-room listings (23%). Houses are the most common property type at 42%, about 1.6 times the share of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (26%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Courtenay Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 76.6% | 59 |
| Private room | 23.4% | 18 |
Listings by property type
Courtenay Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 41.6% | 32 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 26.0% | 20 |
| Others | 19.5% | 15 |
| Apartment/Condo | 11.7% | 9 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 1.3% | 1 |
Courtenay's homes run small: studios and one-bedrooms make up 53% of entire homes, and only 14% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 57 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Courtenay entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 52.6% | 30 |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.3% | 19 |
| 3 bedrooms | 10.5% | 6 |
| 4 bedrooms | 3.5% | 2 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Courtenay earned CA$22,300 over the past year, against CA$36,900 for a two-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 30 | CA$22,300 | CA$21,500 | CA$151 | 51% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19 | CA$36,900 | CA$33,500 | CA$207 | 61% |
Most Courtenay listings are sized for couples and small families: 79% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 6% take eight or more. Shares are of the 70 listings with a guest capacity on file (91% of the market).
Courtenay listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 41.4% | 29 |
| 3 guests | 2.9% | 2 |
| 4 guests | 34.3% | 24 |
| 5 guests | 2.9% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 11.4% | 8 |
| 7 guests | 1.4% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 5.7% | 4 |
Courtenay hosts set up an average of 1.9 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 17% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Courtenay: 91% of listings offer it, and 68% offer self check-in.
Share of Courtenay listings with each common amenity
Guests
Most Courtenay guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 20% of those who left reviews live outside Canada, led by visitors from the United States and the United Kingdom. English is spoken by 66% of guests, and French by 12%.
80% of Courtenay guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Courtenay guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Victoria | 13.3% |
| Vancouver | 12.4% |
| Calgary | 3.3% |
| Kelowna | 2.6% |
Where Courtenay guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Canada | 80.4% |
| United States | 8.5% |
| United Kingdom | 3.4% |
| Germany | 2.0% |
| Australia | 1.2% |
Languages spoken by Courtenay guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 66.0% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| German | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
Courtenay Airbnbs average 4.87 stars, and 65% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.83. Listings here carry long review histories, about 97 reviews each on average.
Check-in scores highest in Courtenay; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.90 |
| Cleanliness | 4.88 |
| Communication | 4.93 |
| Location | 4.88 |
| Check-in | 4.94 |
| Value | 4.83 |
Booking patterns
About two-thirds of Courtenay listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 34% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 34% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Courtenay listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 46.8% | 36 |
| 181-270 days | 19.5% | 15 |
| 91-180 days | 24.7% | 19 |
| 31-90 days | 9.1% | 7 |
Days a year Courtenay listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 9.1% | 7 |
| 181-270 days | 24.7% | 19 |
| 91-180 days | 22.1% | 17 |
| 31-90 days | 33.8% | 26 |
| 1-30 days | 10.4% | 8 |
Bookings in Courtenay average 4 to 6 nights depending on the month, longest in January and shortest in December. Listings took about 25 bookings each over the year, some 1,930 in all. More than six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Courtenay
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About two-thirds of listings in Courtenay accept stays of one or two nights. A smaller group, 14%, takes only stays of 30 nights or more.
Minimum stay set by Courtenay listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Courtenay, used by 39% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about two-thirds of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 26% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Courtenay listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly nine in ten Courtenay listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is CA$74; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of about five nights, that adds roughly CA$15 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 6% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Courtenay, a four-bedroom home, took in CA$110,000 over the past year, about 4.5 times the city's average of CA$24,300. Three of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
House w/ private yard, hot tub and garage Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Spectacular Beachfront Home Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Entire 3-Bedroom house with Hot Tub Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.74
Bigfoot's Rest Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.97
The Loft at Marble Place: Cozy Family Retreat Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Washington Ridge Condo - ski in/out, pool, bike Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.89 Fewer than 1% of Courtenay listings are classed as professionally managed, though 45% of listings have a co-host. Six in ten listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 23% of listings accept Instant Book. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 86% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 38 km, Area D (Oyster Bay/Buttle Lake) (28 km away, 31 listings) earned the most per listing, about 2.7 times as much as Courtenay. Comox was the busiest, booked on 60% of nights against 50% in Courtenay.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comox 4 km | 50 | CA$32,975 | CA$192 | 60% |
| Area B (Lazo North) 6 km | 59 | CA$37,362 | CA$222 | 55% |
| Cumberland 8 km | 33 | CA$36,538 | CA$179 | 58% |
| Area C (Puntledge/Black Creek) 19 km | 177 | CA$49,268 | CA$367 | 48% |
| Area A (Baynes Sound) 21 km | 94 | CA$36,762 | CA$298 | 48% |
| Area D (Oyster Bay/Buttle Lake) 28 km | 31 | CA$65,270 | CA$345 | 54% |
| Area A (Malaspina/Toba) 33 km | 59 | CA$32,084 | CA$319 | 44% |
| Powell River 38 km | 67 | CA$28,866 | CA$196 | 50% |
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FAQ
An active Courtenay Airbnb grossed CA$24,296 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 77 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in CA$3,810 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Courtenay listings earn between CA$1,410 and CA$3,810 in a typical month, and the top tenth CA$5,340 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Courtenay were booked on 50% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 48% for the British Columbia average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Courtenay cost CA$175 before fees. Half of listings charge between CA$120 and CA$200, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Courtenay, 95% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Courtenay Airbnb grossed CA$24,296 in the 12 months to September 2026, 46% below the British Columbia average of CA$45,117. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, CA$16,656 a year (about CA$1,390 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about CA$1,980 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
August usually pays best, averaging CA$4,670 per active listing over the past two years, and January usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Courtenay listing was open to book earned CA$94 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made CA$162 or more.
Courtenay stays were booked 51 days (about seven weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Courtenay Airbnb stay lasts about five nights. A listing took 25 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Courtenay Airbnbs 4.87 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Comox Valley, Downtown Courtenay and Comox Harbour draw the most short-term rental interest in Courtenay. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 77 active Airbnb listings in Courtenay as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Comox, 4 km away.
In Courtenay, nearly nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is CA$74; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide.
Method
Figures on this page cover 77 active Airbnb listings in Courtenay from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Canadian dollars at CA$1.39 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.