The Williams Shop Guest Collective • Sleeps 24 Entire home · 8 bedrooms Rated 4.67 - Revenue
- CA$129,222
- Occupancy
- 68.3%
- Daily rate
- CA$924
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Powell River brought in CA$28,866 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 36% less than the British Columbia average of CA$45,117.
The short answer
Powell River is priced below the British Columbia average. Listings averaged CA$196 a night, about 41% less than 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 2.3 times as much as in February, usually the slowest.
With 67 active listings, Powell River is the 88th-largest of 212 British Columbia markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 29% while the number of active listings grew 68%.
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Gross bookings per Powell River listing averaged CA$28,866 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 Powell River listing brings in CA$5,170 in August, its best month, and CA$2,210 in February, its slowest. January runs within 5% of February, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 36% 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 three 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 2.3 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$3,150. 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, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | CA$3,754 | 62.4% | CA$181 | CA$125 | 56 days | 4.7 nights |
| Oct 2025 | CA$3,236 | 52.1% | CA$176 | CA$104 | 35 days | 6.5 nights |
| Nov 2025 | CA$3,721 | 59.4% | CA$175 | CA$124 | 24 days | 7 nights |
| Dec 2025 | CA$3,031 | 51.5% | CA$176 | CA$98 | 30 days | 7.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | CA$2,461 | 42.6% | CA$174 | CA$79 | 32 days | 7.7 nights |
| Feb 2026 | CA$2,390 | 48.4% | CA$170 | CA$85 | 18 days | 5.6 nights |
| Mar 2026 | CA$3,238 | 55.4% | CA$173 | CA$104 | 38 days | 6.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | CA$2,584 | 45.4% | CA$174 | CA$86 | 34 days | 4.5 nights |
| May 2026 | CA$3,204 | 43.5% | CA$191 | CA$103 | 39 days | 6 nights |
| Jun 2026 | CA$3,964 | 53.9% | CA$211 | CA$132 | 45 days | 3.7 nights |
| Jul 2026 | CA$5,061 | 57.8% | CA$225 | CA$163 | 67 days | 4 nights |
| Aug 2026 | CA$5,679 | 70.6% | CA$228 | CA$183 | 68 days | 3.6 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Powell River market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb revenue calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Powell River Airbnb took in CA$28,866 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about CA$1,610 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$2,480 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the CA$2,270 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about CA$1,800 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about CA$1,390 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$26,596 | CA$40,700 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay8% of Powell River bookings | CA$2,270 | CA$3,470 |
| Gross bookings | CA$28,866 | CA$44,170 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 87% of Powell River listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −CA$3,990 | −CA$6,100 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; CA$0 if you clean yourself | −CA$2,270 | −CA$3,470 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −CA$1,440 | −CA$2,210 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −CA$580 | −CA$880 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −CA$870 | −CA$1,330 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −CA$290 | −CA$290 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −CA$140 | −CA$140 |
| 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$9,580 | −CA$14,420 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | CA$19,286about CA$1,610 a month | CA$29,750about CA$2,480 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Powell River'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 Powell River 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$3,680 a month, against CA$2,410 for the average one.
Occupancy
Powell River 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 45% in May to 71% 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 Powell River, May the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Powell River, known as ADR (average daily rate), was CA$196 over the past year, about 41% below the British Columbia average of CA$335 and about 30% below the Canada average of CA$280. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about CA$210 and bottom out in February and December at about CA$165.
The top 10% charge about 2.4 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 25% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$179. The 12-month ADR of CA$196 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
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 Powell River it averaged CA$112 over the past year, from about CA$74 in a typical January to about CA$167 in a typical August.
Per open night, by tier:
August RevPAR is about 2.2 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$103. The 12-month RevPAR of CA$112 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Powell River has one high season, June through August, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from October to April. A listing earns about 90% more a month in June through August than in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Powell River
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$3,150.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | CA$2,300 |
| February | Low season | CA$2,210 |
| March | Low season | CA$2,810 |
| April | Low season | CA$2,470 |
| May | Shoulder season | CA$2,950 |
| June | High season | CA$3,690 |
| July | High season | CA$4,670 |
| August | High season | CA$5,170 |
| September | Shoulder season | CA$3,230 |
| October | Low season | CA$2,880 |
| November | Low season | CA$2,850 |
| December | Low season | CA$2,590 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–August | CA$4,510 | 62% | CA$202 |
| Shoulder seasonMay, September | CA$3,090 | 51% | CA$178 |
| Low seasonOctober–April | CA$2,590 | 48% | CA$169 |
Guests book Powell River stays 42 days ahead on average (about six weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 77 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 19 days. A typical July booking is made in late April.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Permits
99% of the 67 active listings in Powell River 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 Powell River.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Powell River neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Westview, Townsite and South Powell River. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Westview | A vibrant community with easy access to ferry services and stunning waterfront views. It is popular among both tourists and locals looking for outdoor activities and relaxation by the water. | Hugh McLennan Park, Westview Ferry Terminal, Powell River Historical Museum, Willow Creek Falls, Local artisan shops |
| Townsite | A historic area known for its charming architecture and proximity to cultural attractions. It's a favorite for visitors interested in the history of Powell River and the arts. | Townsite Brewing, The POW Film Festival, Historic Townsite walking tours, Local art galleries, Theatre on the Coast |
| South Powell River | This area offers beautiful beaches and parks, perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts. It is a sought-after location for beach lovers and those looking for a relaxed atmosphere. | Willow Point Park, Olsen Beach, Nootka Island Park, Powell Lake, Sunnybeach Day Park |
| Nootka Street | Known for its quiet residential neighborhoods, Nootka Street attracts visitors seeking a peaceful stay away from the bustling city center, with access to nature and local trails. | Nearby hiking trails, Local parks, Powell River Sea Kayak Club, Fishing spots, Scenic viewpoints |
| Marine Avenue | Marine Avenue is the main commercial street in Powell River, offering a variety of shops, restaurants and local businesses. It’s ideal for travelers looking for convenience and local flavor. | Local restaurants, Unique shops, Powell River Farmers Market, Annual festivals and events, Art installations |
| Cranberry Area | A family-friendly neighborhood with an abundance of outdoor recreational activities. The Cranberry area is popular for its proximity to parks and nature, ideal for those wanting to explore the outdoors. | Cranberry Lake, Local hiking trails, Wildlife watching, Children's parks, Picnic areas |
| Oceanview Drive | With stunning views of the ocean, Oceanview Drive is a desirable location for visitors wanting spectacular scenery and a tranquil atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing getaway. | Scenic lookout points, Beach access, Coastal walking paths, Nearby boating opportunities, Sunset viewing spots |
| Wildwood | A residential area that offers a more laid-back atmosphere while still being close to amenities, Wildwood attracts visitors looking for a peaceful retreat with a community feel. | Local parks, Community markets, Friendly neighborhood vibes, Nature trails, Cultural events |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 79% of listings in Powell River, alongside 14 private-room listings (21%). Houses are the most common property type at 46%, about 2.2 times the share of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (21%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Powell River Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 79.1% | 53 |
| Private room | 20.9% | 14 |
Listings by property type
Powell River Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 46.3% | 31 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 20.9% | 14 |
| Others | 14.9% | 10 |
| Apartment/Condo | 13.4% | 9 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 4.5% | 3 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Powell River (42% of entire homes), followed by one-bedroom homes (40%). Shares are of the 52 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Powell River 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1.9% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 40.4% | 21 |
| 2 bedrooms | 42.3% | 22 |
| 3 bedrooms | 11.5% | 6 |
| 4 bedrooms | 1.9% | 1 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% | 1 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Powell River earned CA$25,900 over the past year, against CA$28,400 for a two-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 21 | CA$25,900 | CA$26,000 | CA$144 | 57% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22 | CA$28,400 | CA$35,000 | CA$228 | 57% |
Most Powell River listings are sized for couples and small families: 80% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 6% take eight or more.
Powell River listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 1.5% | 1 |
| 2 guests | 35.4% | 23 |
| 3 guests | 9.2% | 6 |
| 4 guests | 33.8% | 22 |
| 6 guests | 13.8% | 9 |
| 8+ guests | 6.2% | 4 |
Powell River hosts set up an average of 2.2 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. About a quarter of listings (24%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Powell River: 97% of listings offer it, and 72% offer self check-in.
Share of Powell River listings with each common amenity
Guests
Most Powell River guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 18% 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 14%.
82% of Powell River guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Powell River guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Vancouver | 19.9% |
| Victoria | 5.1% |
| North Vancouver | 2.8% |
| Campbell River | 2.8% |
| Nanaimo | 2.4% |
Where Powell River guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Canada | 82.2% |
| United States | 8.4% |
| United Kingdom | 2.4% |
| Germany | 2.2% |
| Australia | 1.6% |
Languages spoken by Powell River guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 65.8% |
| French | 13.6% |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
| German | 4.6% |
| Chinese | 2.1% |
Powell River Airbnbs average 4.84 stars, and 58% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.79. Listings here carry long review histories, about 85 reviews each on average.
Communication scores highest in Powell River; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.86 |
| Cleanliness | 4.87 |
| Communication | 4.91 |
| Location | 4.89 |
| Check-in | 4.90 |
| Value | 4.79 |
Booking patterns
About three-quarters of Powell River listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 27% 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 Powell River listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 38.8% | 26 |
| 181-270 days | 35.8% | 24 |
| 91-180 days | 10.4% | 7 |
| 31-90 days | 14.9% | 10 |
Days a year Powell River listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 14.9% | 10 |
| 181-270 days | 11.9% | 8 |
| 91-180 days | 35.8% | 24 |
| 31-90 days | 22.4% | 15 |
| 1-30 days | 14.9% | 10 |
The average Powell River booking lasts 5.6 nights, longest in January and shortest in June. Listings took about 26 bookings each over the year, some 1,760 in all. About three-quarters of 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 Powell River
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About three-quarters of listings in Powell River accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Powell River 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 Powell River, used by 34% 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 25% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Powell River listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About eight in ten Powell River listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is CA$78, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to CA$210, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 5.6 nights, that adds roughly CA$14 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 8% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Powell River, an eight-bedroom home, took in CA$129,000 over the past year, about 4.5 times the city's average of CA$28,900. Three of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
The Williams Shop Guest Collective • Sleeps 24 Entire home · 8 bedrooms Rated 4.67
Rebecca Reef Retreat - Your Home away from Home! Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Coastal Ocean View Cottage w/ Hot Tub Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Blissful Sunsets Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Nook+Cranberry – Guesthouse - Near Mt. Mahoney Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.99
The Merry Berry Hideaway Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.95 Fewer than 1% of Powell River listings are classed as professionally managed, though 36% of listings have a co-host. 63% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 87% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 44 km, Area C (Lois Lake/Saltery Bay) (15 km away, 42 listings) earned the most per listing, about 35% more than Powell River. Comox was the busiest, booked on 60% of nights against 50% in Powell River.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area C (Lois Lake/Saltery Bay) 15 km | 42 | CA$38,947 | CA$259 | 53% |
| Area A (Malaspina/Toba) 21 km | 59 | CA$32,084 | CA$319 | 44% |
| Area B (Lazo North) 32 km | 59 | CA$37,362 | CA$222 | 55% |
| Comox 35 km | 50 | CA$32,975 | CA$192 | 60% |
| Area A (Baynes Sound) 37 km | 94 | CA$36,762 | CA$298 | 48% |
| Courtenay 38 km | 77 | CA$24,296 | CA$175 | 50% |
| Area A (Egmont/Pender Harbour) 43 km | 95 | CA$37,083 | CA$348 | 41% |
| Cumberland 44 km | 33 | CA$36,538 | CA$179 | 58% |
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FAQ
An active Powell River Airbnb grossed CA$28,866 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 67 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in CA$4,730 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Powell River listings earn between CA$1,540 and CA$4,730 in a typical month, and the top tenth CA$6,610 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 Powell River 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 Powell River cost CA$196 before fees. Half of listings charge between CA$125 and CA$230, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Powell River, 99% 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 Powell River Airbnb grossed CA$28,866 in the 12 months to September 2026, 36% 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$19,286 a year (about CA$1,610 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$2,480 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
August usually pays best, averaging CA$5,170 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Powell River listing was open to book earned CA$112 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$199 or more.
Powell River stays were booked 42 days (about six weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Powell River Airbnb stay lasted 5.6 nights over the past year. A listing took 26 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Powell River Airbnbs 4.84 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Westview, Townsite and South Powell River draw the most short-term rental interest in Powell River. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 67 active Airbnb listings in Powell River as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Area C (Lois Lake/Saltery Bay), 15 km away.
In Powell River, about eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is CA$78, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to CA$210, so the median is the better guide.
Method
Figures on this page cover 67 active Airbnb listings in Powell River 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.