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Kelowna, BC Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Kelowna brought in CA$34,681 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 23% less than the British Columbia average of CA$45,117.
The short answer
Kelowna Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged CA$324 a night and were booked on 47% of available nights, close to the British Columbia average on both counts.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 3.1 times as much as in January, usually the slowest.
With 757 active listings, Kelowna is the fourth-largest of 212 British Columbia markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 15% while the number of active listings grew 21%.
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Revenue
How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Kelowna?
Gross bookings per Kelowna listing averaged CA$34,681 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 Kelowna listing brings in CA$8,150 in July, its best month, and CA$2,620 in January, its slowest. February runs within 4% of January, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 41% 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 3.1 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn CA$9,420+ a month, about 2.7 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn CA$5,900 or more, roughly CA$2,400 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about CA$3,460 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn CA$1,880 or less, about 54% of the median.
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.
July earns about 3.1 times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average CA$8,740 CA$2,400
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$4,390. 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.
Kelowna Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | CA$5,291 | 54.3% | CA$325 | CA$176 | 56 days | 4.7 nights |
| Oct 2025 | CA$3,703 | 43.9% | CA$312 | CA$119 | 42 days | 5.6 nights |
| Nov 2025 | CA$2,929 | 41.8% | CA$305 | CA$98 | 36 days | 6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | CA$3,104 | 38.5% | CA$307 | CA$100 | 35 days | 5.2 nights |
| Jan 2026 | CA$2,712 | 36.1% | CA$303 | CA$87 | 29 days | 6.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | CA$3,014 | 41.7% | CA$305 | CA$108 | 35 days | 6.3 nights |
| Mar 2026 | CA$3,080 | 40.0% | CA$308 | CA$99 | 34 days | 7.5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | CA$3,950 | 46.8% | CA$315 | CA$132 | 52 days | 8.2 nights |
| May 2026 | CA$5,491 | 50.2% | CA$353 | CA$177 | 60 days | 5.7 nights |
| Jun 2026 | CA$6,642 | 57.7% | CA$375 | CA$221 | 56 days | 5.2 nights |
| Jul 2026 | CA$8,737 | 62.2% | CA$391 | CA$282 | 69 days | 5.1 nights |
| Aug 2026 | CA$6,652 | 53.9% | CA$385 | CA$215 | 62 days | 3.7 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.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Kelowna home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb income calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Kelowna Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kelowna Airbnb took in CA$34,681 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about CA$1,940 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$3,340 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the CA$2,950 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about CA$2,190 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about CA$1,680 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.
Kelowna Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | CA$31,731 | CA$54,140 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay9% of Kelowna bookings | CA$2,950 | CA$5,040 |
| Gross bookings | CA$34,681 | CA$59,180 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 79% of Kelowna listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −CA$4,480 | −CA$7,650 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; CA$0 if you clean yourself | −CA$2,950 | −CA$5,040 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −CA$1,730 | −CA$2,960 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −CA$690 | −CA$1,180 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −CA$1,040 | −CA$1,780 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −CA$350 | −CA$350 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required: see Kelowna's Airbnb rules | −CA$170 | −CA$170 |
| 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 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −CA$11,410 | −CA$19,130 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | CA$23,271about CA$1,940 a month | CA$40,050about CA$3,340 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Kelowna Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Kelowna'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 Kelowna 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.
How Kelowna's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Kelowna listings are booked on 69% or more of their nights, against 47% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of CA$235 adds about CA$2,350 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge CA$385 a night or more, against a median of CA$235. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about CA$3,170 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about CA$8,150, against CA$2,620 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Kelowna listings average 4.87 stars, and 63% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
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$4,930 a month, against CA$2,890 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Kelowna?
Kelowna listings were booked on 47% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the British Columbia average and 2 percentage points above the Canada average (45%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 62% in July and falls to 39% in January.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 84%+ of open nights, 37 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 69% or more, roughly five nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 47% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 25% or less, under two nights a week.
July is usually the busiest month in Kelowna, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 48% 64% 36%
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Kelowna?
The average nightly rate in Kelowna, known as ADR (average daily rate), was CA$324 over the past year, about the same as the British Columbia average (CA$335) and about 16% above the Canada average of CA$280. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about CA$365 and bottom out in January and February at about CA$295.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about four times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge CA$630+ a night, about 2.7 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge CA$385 or more, about CA$150 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about CA$235 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge CA$160 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
July rates run 23% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average CA$391 CA$289
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$320.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Kelowna?
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 Kelowna it averaged CA$169 over the past year, from about CA$85 in a typical January to about CA$263 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn CA$323+ per open night, about 2.6 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn CA$217 or more, about CA$90 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about CA$126 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn CA$80 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
July RevPAR is about 3.1 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average CA$282 CA$82
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$144. The 12-month RevPAR of CA$169 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Kelowna
Kelowna has one high season, May through September, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from October to April. A listing earns about 2.6 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Kelowna
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average CA$8,150 CA$2,620
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, CA$4,390.
Revenue by month in Kelowna in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | CA$2,620 |
| February | Low season | CA$2,710 |
| March | Low season | CA$3,150 |
| April | Low season | CA$3,720 |
| May | High season | CA$4,920 |
| June | High season | CA$6,110 |
| July | High season | CA$8,150 |
| August | High season | CA$7,160 |
| September | High season | CA$4,870 |
| October | Low season | CA$3,520 |
| November | Low season | CA$2,810 |
| December | Low season | CA$2,920 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonMay–September | CA$6,240 | 55% | CA$347 |
| Low seasonOctober–April | CA$3,070 | 43% | CA$301 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Kelowna?
Guests book Kelowna stays 57 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 66 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 30 days. A typical July booking is made in early May.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 49 days 69 days 29 days
The 12-month figure of 57 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Kelowna
Airbnb is legal in Kelowna in your principal residence with a $345 City business licence and a provincial registration; only buildings on the City's approved STR-subzone list allow hosts who do not live there.
94% of the 757 active listings in Kelowna 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.
The permit, operating limits and taxes on a stay are set out in the Kelowna Airbnb regulations, each rule linked to its official source and checked October 2026.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kelowna
AirROI's area guide picks six Kelowna neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown Kelowna, Mission and South Kelowna. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Kelowna | The heart of the city with numerous shops, restaurants, and attractions. Ideal for tourists who want to be close to the action and enjoy the vibrant urban atmosphere. | H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre, Kelowna Art Gallery, Prospera Place, Okanagan Lake, City Park |
| Mission | A popular residential area with easy access to the beach and parks. Great for families and those looking for a relaxing getaway by the lake. | Mission Creek Regional Park, Gyro Beach, Osprey Park, W.R. Bennett Bridge, Kinsmen Beach |
| South Kelowna | Home to beautiful vineyards and a quieter atmosphere, perfect for visitors wanting to explore the wine region and enjoy tranquility. | Tantalus Vineyards, St. Hubertus Estate Winery, Kettle Valley Rail Trail, Benvoulin Heritage Park, Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park |
| North Kelowna | A developing area with emerging attractions and access to outdoor adventures. Ideal for budget-conscious tourists looking for a unique stay. | Kalamoir Regional Park, The Harvest Golf Club, Okanagan Lake Provincial Park, Piper's Dad Brewing Company, Cedar Creek Park |
| Winfield | A peaceful area located north of Kelowna, known for its local farms and proximity to nature, appealing to those wanting an escape from city life. | Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park, Kalamalka Lake, Winfield Arena, Local Farmers' Markets, Johns Family Nature Conservancy |
| Rutland | An affordable neighborhood with a community feel, popular with families and those looking for longer stays with easy access to amenities. | Rutland Centennial Park, Mission Creek Greenway, Geertma Agriculture Park, Glenmore-Ellison Heritage Park, Local Dining and Shopping |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Kelowna Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Entire homes make up 88% of listings in Kelowna, but private rooms are a real segment: about one listing in eight (12%) rents out a single room. Houses are the most common property type at 43%, ahead of apartments and condos (29%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Kelowna Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 88%
- Private room 12%
- Hotel room <1%
- Shared room <1%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 87.6% | 663 |
| Private room | 12.2% | 92 |
| Hotel room | 0.1% | 1 |
| Shared room | 0.1% | 1 |
Listings by property type
Kelowna Airbnb listings by property type
- House 43%
- Apartment/Condo 29%
- Others 20%
- Hotel/Boutique 8%
- Cabin/Outdoor 1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 42.7% | 323 |
| Apartment/Condo | 28.9% | 219 |
| Others | 19.6% | 148 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 7.7% | 58 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 1.2% | 9 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Kelowna Have?
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Kelowna (36% of entire homes), followed by one-bedroom homes (29%). Shares are of the 639 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Kelowna entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
5%
29%
36%
23%
4%
3%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 5.3% | 34 |
| 1 bedroom | 29.4% | 188 |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.7% | 228 |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.8% | 146 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4.1% | 26 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% | 17 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Kelowna
A typical studio in Kelowna earned CA$9,930 over the past year, against CA$75,100 for a home with five or more bedrooms.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 34 | CA$9,930 | CA$13,500 | CA$160 | 47% |
| 1 bedroom | 188 | CA$22,800 | CA$26,000 | CA$196 | 49% |
| 2 bedrooms | 228 | CA$31,600 | CA$36,500 | CA$283 | 51% |
| 3 bedrooms | 146 | CA$40,700 | CA$51,700 | CA$542 | 46% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26 | CA$57,600 | CA$63,000 | CA$750 | 40% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 17 | CA$75,100 | CA$80,000 | CA$981 | 39% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Kelowna Sleep?
The most common capacity in Kelowna is four guests (32% of listings), and 36% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 687 listings with a guest capacity on file (91% of the market).
Kelowna listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
1%
22%
4%
32%
6%
22%
1%
13%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 0.6% | 4 |
| 2 guests | 21.5% | 148 |
| 3 guests | 3.6% | 25 |
| 4 guests | 32.3% | 222 |
| 5 guests | 5.5% | 38 |
| 6 guests | 22.1% | 152 |
| 7 guests | 1.2% | 8 |
| 8+ guests | 13.1% | 90 |
How Kelowna Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Kelowna hosts set up an average of 2.5 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. About three in ten listings (30%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 13
- Beds per listing
- 2.5
- Show exact location
- 30%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Kelowna Offer?
Kelowna listings compete on the household basics: the ten most common amenities are staples led by wifi, free parking on premises and heating, with no pool, hot tub or free on-site parking among them.
Share of Kelowna listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Kelowna
Listings in Kelowna with a home movie theater earned about 2.2 times as much a year, on average, as those without: CA$73,100 against CA$33,900. The gap is smaller for a children's playroom (about twice as much) and a pool view (about twice as much). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.
Revenue gap for Kelowna listings with each amenity
How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it
Revenue by amenity in numbers
| Amenity | Listings with it | Avg. revenue with | Avg. revenue without | Revenue gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movie theater | 2% | CA$73,100 | CA$33,900 | +116% |
| Children's playroom | 2% | CA$71,300 | CA$34,000 | +109% |
| Pool view | 3% | CA$69,700 | CA$33,400 | +109% |
| Boat slip | 2% | CA$70,800 | CA$34,000 | +108% |
| Waterfront | 12% | CA$60,100 | CA$31,100 | +93% |
| Hot tub | 30% | CA$51,900 | CA$27,300 | +90% |
| Outdoor shower | 4% | CA$60,200 | CA$33,600 | +79% |
| Game console | 2% | CA$60,100 | CA$34,100 | +76% |
| Outdoor playground | 3% | CA$59,600 | CA$33,900 | +76% |
| Mini golf | 3% | CA$58,200 | CA$34,000 | +71% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Kelowna?
Most Kelowna guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 22% of those who left reviews live outside Canada, led by visitors from the United States and the United Kingdom. English is spoken by 63% of guests, and French by 11%.
78% of Kelowna guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 78%
- International 22%
Where Kelowna guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Vancouver | 10.7% |
| Calgary | 9.3% |
| Edmonton | 4.8% |
| Toronto | 3.2% |
| Kelowna | 2.4% |
Where Kelowna guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Canada | 78.4% |
| United States | 9.9% |
| United Kingdom | 2.5% |
| Australia | 1.8% |
| Germany | 1.3% |
Languages spoken by Kelowna guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 62.7% |
| French | 11.0% |
| Spanish | 5.3% |
| German | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 3.1% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Kelowna?
Kelowna Airbnbs average 4.87 stars, and 63% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.79.
Communication scores highest in Kelowna; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.89 |
| Cleanliness | 4.88 |
| Communication | 4.93 |
| Location | 4.89 |
| Check-in | 4.91 |
| Value | 4.79 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Kelowna: Stays, Rules and Fees
84% of Kelowna listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 16% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 36% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Kelowna listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 50%
- 181-270 days 34%
- 91-180 days 12%
- 31-90 days 4%
- 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 49.9% | 378 |
| 181-270 days | 34.5% | 261 |
| 91-180 days | 11.6% | 88 |
| 31-90 days | 3.8% | 29 |
| 1-30 days | 0.1% | 1 |
Days a year Kelowna listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 4%
- 181-270 days 12%
- 91-180 days 36%
- 31-90 days 33%
- 1-30 days 14%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 4.4% | 33 |
| 181-270 days | 12.0% | 91 |
| 91-180 days | 36.5% | 276 |
| 31-90 days | 33.0% | 250 |
| 1-30 days | 14.1% | 107 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Kelowna?
The average Kelowna booking lasts 7.1 nights, longest in April and shortest in August. Listings took about 21 bookings each over the year, some 15,700 in all. 54% of listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Kelowna
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 6.1 nights 8.4 nights 4 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Kelowna Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
56% of listings in Kelowna accept stays of one or two nights. A smaller group, 15%, takes only stays of 30 nights or more.
Minimum stay set by Kelowna listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Kelowna?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Kelowna, used by 38% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: about half of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 38% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Kelowna listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Kelowna?
About nine in ten Kelowna listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is CA$136; 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 7.1 nights, that adds roughly CA$19 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 9% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- CA$136
- Listings charging a fee
- 90.1%
- Share of gross revenue
- 8.5%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Kelowna
The top-grossing Airbnb in Kelowna, a ten-bedroom home, took in CA$320,000 over the past year, about 9.2 times the city's average of CA$34,700.
The Mansion House Entire home · 10 bedrooms Rated 5.00 
Luxury Penthouse Cathedral Loft with Lake View Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.92 - Revenue
- CA$238,109
- Occupancy
- 65.9%
- Daily rate
- CA$860
Waterfront Oasis with Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.97 - Revenue
- CA$211,195
- Occupancy
- 74.8%
- Daily rate
- CA$685
Luxury Escape - Private Pool & Hot Tub (near dt) Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- CA$188,051
- Occupancy
- 51.2%
- Daily rate
- CA$1,510
Beach House Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.70 - Revenue
- CA$165,582
- Occupancy
- 53.4%
- Daily rate
- CA$1,049
THE NEST A Luxury Lakefront Penthouse Oasis Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.97 - Revenue
- CA$149,531
- Occupancy
- 61.7%
- Daily rate
- CA$803
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Kelowna?
Amanda is the top-grossing host in Kelowna, with CA$674,000 in bookings across 12 listings over the past year. Hosting here is fragmented: the ten top-grossing hosts run just 10% of the market's 757 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Rentals Okanagan grossed CA$100,000 per listing, 78% more than Amanda's CA$56,200.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda | 12 | CA$674,279 | CA$56,190 | 4.85/5 | |
| Laura | 7 | CA$481,176 | CA$68,739 | 4.95/5 | |
| Rentals Okanagan | 4 | CA$400,865 | CA$100,216 | 4.90/5 | |
| 4 | Borgata Lodge Resort | 28 | CA$355,600 | CA$12,700 | 4.58/5 |
| 5 | Dale | 9 | CA$353,771 | CA$39,308 | 4.87/5 |
| 6 | Wendy | 1 | CA$320,090 | CA$320,090 | 5.00/5 |
| 7 | Michelle | 6 | CA$288,605 | CA$48,101 | 4.88/5 |
| 8 | Raheil | 2 | CA$239,041 | CA$119,520 | 4.99/5 |
| 9 | Canada Condo Hosts | 4 | CA$210,381 | CA$52,595 | 4.87/5 |
| 10 | Chantal Marie | 3 | CA$197,237 | CA$65,746 | 4.78/5 |
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Kelowna?
Only 7% of Kelowna listings are classed as professionally managed, though 38% 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 20% 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 79% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 60.5%
- Professional management
- 6.9%
- Cohosted listings
- 37.9%
- Instant Book enabled
- 19.6%
- Simplified Pricing
- 79.4%
Nearby markets
Kelowna vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 44 km, West Kelowna (10 km away) earned the most per listing, about 29% more than Kelowna.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kelowna 10 km | 428 | CA$44,655 | CA$379 | 47% |
| Lake Country 21 km | 147 | CA$37,194 | CA$381 | 45% |
| Peachland 23 km | 96 | CA$34,896 | CA$336 | 43% |
| Area E (Naramata/Greyback) 34 km | 69 | CA$36,794 | CA$390 | 44% |
| Summerland 36 km | 85 | CA$27,996 | CA$263 | 46% |
| Beaverdell 42 km | 32 | CA$36,079 | CA$566 | 46% |
| Area E (Beaverdell/West Boundary) 44 km | 441 | CA$42,927 | CA$505 | 41% |
| Vernon 44 km | 225 | CA$28,909 | CA$245 | 48% |
Other Airbnb Markets in British Columbia
- Vancouver Airbnb data 3,842 listings
- Whistler Resort Municipality Airbnb data 2,069 listings
- Richmond Airbnb data 786 listings
- Surrey Airbnb data 706 listings
- Victoria Airbnb data 582 listings
- Burnaby Airbnb data 524 listings
- Area A (Kicking Horse/Kinbasket Lake) Airbnb data 449 listings
- District of North Vancouver Airbnb data 416 listings
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Markets Similar to Kelowna
Markets elsewhere in Canada with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Kelowna:
- Town of Sylvan Lake Airbnb data AB · CA$311/night · 46.8%
- Centre Wellington Airbnb data ON · CA$321/night · 44.6%
- Kenora Airbnb data ON · CA$289/night · 44.7%
- Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides Airbnb data QC · CA$305/night · 42.7%
- Southampton Airbnb data ON · CA$317/night · 41.7%
- Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Airbnb data ON · CA$355/night · 42.9%
FAQ
Kelowna Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Kelowna?
An active Kelowna Airbnb grossed CA$34,681 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 757 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in CA$5,900 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Kelowna?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Kelowna listings earn between CA$1,880 and CA$5,900 in a typical month, and the top tenth CA$9,420 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Kelowna?
Listings in Kelowna were booked on 47% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 48% for the British Columbia average. July is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Kelowna?
The average booked night in Kelowna cost CA$324 before fees. Half of listings charge between CA$160 and CA$385, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Kelowna?
Yes, if you live in the home: Kelowna allows short-term rentals of under 90 days in your principal residence with a US$345 City business licence and a provincial registration, and allows hosts who do not live there only in buildings on the City's approved list. The Kelowna Airbnb regulations set out the permit, its cost, the taxes on a stay and the operating limits, each linked to its official source.
Is Airbnb profitable in Kelowna?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kelowna Airbnb grossed CA$34,681 in the 12 months to September 2026, 23% 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$23,271 a year (about CA$1,940 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$3,340 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Kelowna?
July usually pays best, averaging CA$8,150 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.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Kelowna?
Each night a Kelowna listing was open to book earned CA$169 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$323 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Kelowna?
Kelowna stays were booked 57 days (about eight weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Kelowna?
The average Kelowna Airbnb stay lasted 7.1 nights over the past year. A listing took 21 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Kelowna rated?
Guests rate Kelowna Airbnbs 4.87 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kelowna?
Downtown Kelowna, Mission and South Kelowna draw the most short-term rental interest in Kelowna. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Kelowna?
AirROI counted 757 active Airbnb listings in Kelowna as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is West Kelowna, 10 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Kelowna?
In Kelowna, about nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is CA$136; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 757 active Airbnb listings in Kelowna 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.
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