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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Richmond, BC Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

The average Airbnb in Richmond brought in CA$21,192 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 53% less than the British Columbia average of CA$45,117.

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
786
Avg. booking lead time
38 days
Listings showing a permit
93%
Peak revenue month
August
Lowest revenue month
January

The short answer

Richmond Airbnb Market at a Glance

Rates and bookings both trail the British Columbia average. Listings averaged CA$208 a night and were booked on 41% of available nights, against CA$335 and 48% for the British Columbia average.

Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.3 times as much as in January, usually the slowest.

With 786 active listings, Richmond is the third-largest of 212 British Columbia markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 23%, lifted by an unusually strong June and July 2026, while the number of active listings grew 17%.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Richmond?

Gross bookings per Richmond listing averaged CA$21,192 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 Richmond listing brings in CA$3,770 in August, its best month, and CA$1,660 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 35% 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 3.2 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn CA$5,650+ a month, about 2.5 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn CA$3,740 or more, roughly CA$1,500 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about CA$2,280 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn CA$1,150 or less, about half 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.

August earns about 2.3 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$2,580. 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.

Richmond 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.

June 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in August 2026. June and July 2026 were one-offs: listings earned about 63% more than they did in the same months a year earlier, so the seasonal averages on this page leave them out. Across the past two years, August is usually the strongest month.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Richmond, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025CA$2,98255.1%CA$190CA$9938 days5 nights
Oct 2025CA$2,25245.9%CA$181CA$7328 days5.1 nights
Nov 2025CA$1,75340.5%CA$177CA$5825 days5 nights
Dec 2025CA$2,13943.4%CA$182CA$6925 days5.9 nights
Jan 2026CA$1,65634.7%CA$177CA$5324 days6.5 nights
Feb 2026CA$1,71040.6%CA$175CA$6122 days5.6 nights
Mar 2026CA$1,93941.8%CA$180CA$6323 days6 nights
Apr 2026CA$1,95840.5%CA$187CA$6530 days5.4 nights
May 2026CA$3,01249.3%CA$215CA$9736 days4.6 nights
Jun 2026CA$5,42750.9%CA$312CA$18164 days4.2 nights
Jul 2026CA$4,79548.5%CA$267CA$15556 days5.3 nights
Aug 2026CA$4,04559.2%CA$231CA$13043 days4.2 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.

For a figure on one home rather than the whole Richmond market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb profit calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Richmond Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Richmond Airbnb took in CA$21,192 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about CA$1,250 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$2,060 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the CA$1,320 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about CA$1,360 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about CA$1,080 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.

Richmond Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Richmond Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookingsCA$19,872CA$32,550
Cleaning fees guests pay6% of Richmond bookingsCA$1,320CA$2,170
Gross bookingsCA$21,192CA$34,720
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 70% of Richmond listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−CA$2,490−CA$4,070
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; CA$0 if you clean yourself−CA$1,320−CA$2,170
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−CA$1,060−CA$1,740
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−CA$420−CA$690
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−CA$640−CA$1,040
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−CA$210−CA$210
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−CA$110−CA$110
ManagementCA$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookingsCA$0CA$0
Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are freeCA$0CA$0
Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed onCA$0CA$0
Total running costsAbout 23% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−CA$6,250−CA$10,030
Left for housing costs, then profitCA$14,942about CA$1,250 a monthCA$24,690about CA$2,060 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own Richmond Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Richmond'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 Richmond home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb income calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.

How Richmond's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Richmond listings are booked on 69% or more of their nights, against 46% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of CA$175 adds about CA$1,750 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge CA$255 a night or more, against a median of CA$175. 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$1,990 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, August brings the average listing about CA$3,770, against CA$1,660 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Richmond listings average 4.70 stars, and 33% 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$2,890 a month, against CA$1,770 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Richmond?

Richmond listings were booked on 41% of the nights they were open over the past year, 7 percentage points below the British Columbia average (48%) and 4 points below the Canada average (45%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 57% in August and falls to 36% in January.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.8 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 84%+ of open nights, 38 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 69% or more, roughly five nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 46% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 22% or less, under two nights a week.

August is usually the busiest month in Richmond, January the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month rate of 41% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Nightly rates

How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Richmond?

The average nightly rate in Richmond, known as ADR (average daily rate), was CA$208 over the past year, about 38% below the British Columbia average of CA$335 and about 26% below the Canada average of CA$280. In a typical year, rates peak in August at about CA$215 and bottom out in February and March at about CA$170.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.1 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge CA$355+ a night, about twice the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge CA$255 or more, about CA$80 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about CA$175 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge CA$115 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

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$192. The 12-month ADR of CA$208 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Richmond?

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 Richmond it averaged CA$88 over the past year, from about CA$54 in a typical January to about CA$121 in a typical August.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn CA$162+ per open night, about 2.1 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn CA$113 or more, about CA$35 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about CA$76 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn CA$44 or less, about 58% of the median.

August RevPAR is about 2.3 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$85.

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Richmond

Richmond has one high season, May through September, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from November to April. A listing earns about 83% more a month in June through August than in December through February.

June and July 2026 are left out of these averages as one-offs: listings earned about 63% more than they did in the same months a year earlier. Both still count in the 12-month figures at the top of the page.

Average revenue by month in Richmond

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$2,410.

Revenue by month in Richmond in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Richmond, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryLow seasonCA$1,660
FebruaryLow seasonCA$1,720
MarchLow seasonCA$1,880
AprilLow seasonCA$1,940
MayHigh seasonCA$2,630
JuneHigh seasonCA$2,840
JulyHigh seasonCA$3,450
AugustHigh seasonCA$3,770
SeptemberHigh seasonCA$2,780
OctoberShoulder seasonCA$2,240
NovemberLow seasonCA$1,900
DecemberLow seasonCA$2,120
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Richmond by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonMay–SeptemberCA$3,09053%CA$196
Shoulder seasonOctoberCA$2,24046%CA$179
Low seasonNovember–AprilCA$1,87041%CA$176

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Richmond?

Guests book Richmond stays 38 days ahead on average (about five weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 54 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 20 days. A typical December booking is made in late October.

December 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 38 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 Richmond

93% of the 786 active listings in Richmond 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 Richmond.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Richmond

AirROI's area guide picks eight Richmond neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Steveston Village, Richmond International Airport Area and Lansdowne Centre Area. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Richmond
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
Steveston Village Historic fishing village with charming waterfront views, offering a unique blend of seafood restaurants, picturesque shops, and cultural experiences. Great for tourists seeking local charm and activities.Steveston Fisherman's Wharf, Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, Steveston Heritage Fishing Village, Fisherman's Wharf, Steveston Memorial Park
Richmond International Airport Area Convenient access to the airport makes this area ideal for travelers. Many hotels and amenities cater to incoming and departing passengers.Richmond Night Market, McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, Air Terminal Railway Station, Aberdeen Centre, Shangri-La Hotel
Lansdowne Centre Area A vibrant shopping hub that attracts both locals and tourists. Offers a wide variety of dining, shopping, and entertainment options.Lansdowne Centre, Richmond Olympic Oval, Richmond Nature Park, Tinseltown, Local parks and recreational facilities
Brighouse The downtown core of Richmond with excellent public transport links, making it easy for guests to explore the city and connect to Vancouver.Richmond Centre, Richmond Public Market, Minoru Park, Richmond City Hall, Local cafés and restaurants
West Richmond A quieter residential area known for its parks and family-friendly atmosphere, appealing to visitors looking for a more relaxed stay.West Richmond Community Centre, Terra Nova Rural Park, White Rock Beach, Local playgrounds, Steveston Park
East Richmond Offers a mix of farmland and suburban residential, ideal for guests looking for a peaceful retreat while staying close to city amenities.Richmond Country Farms, Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, Local farms and markets, Greenway walking paths, Fishing areas
Garden City A well-established neighborhood with convenient access to shopping and dining, popular among visitors looking for a local experience.Garden City Shopping Centre, Richmond Public Library, Garden City Park, Local eateries, Public transit access
Seafair A residential area with access to the waterfront and parks, giving visitors a chance to enjoy the natural beauty of Richmond.Seafair Shopping Centre, Dinsmore Bridge Park, Garbage Sweets, Seafair Park, Fishing locations

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Richmond Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Richmond is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 46% of listings, against 54% for entire homes. Houses are the most common property type at 50%, ahead of apartments and condos (35%).

Private rooms are a large share of supply

Richmond Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 54%
  • Private room 46%
  • Shared room <1%
  • Hotel room <1%
Room types in numbers
Richmond Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home53.8%423
Private room45.9%361
Shared room0.1%1
Hotel room0.1%1

Listings by property type

Richmond Airbnb listings by property type

  • House 50%
  • Apartment/Condo 35%
  • Others 11%
  • Hotel/Boutique 4%
  • Cabin/Outdoor <1%
Property types in numbers
Richmond Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
House49.7%391
Apartment/Condo34.6%272
Others10.7%84
Hotel/Boutique4.5%35
Cabin/Outdoor0.5%4

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Richmond Have?

Richmond's homes run small: studios and one-bedrooms make up 51% of entire homes, and only 8% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 407 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Richmond entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

Bedroom counts in numbers
Richmond entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes with a bedroom count Entire homes
Studio2.5%10
1 bedroom48.9%199
2 bedrooms40.5%165
3 bedrooms5.7%23
4 bedrooms1.2%5
5+ bedrooms1.2%5

What Each Home Size Earns in Richmond

A typical studio in Richmond earned CA$41,200 over the past year, against CA$16,400 for a three-bedroom home.

What each home size earns in Richmond
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Studio10CA$41,200CA$41,200CA$20362%
1 bedroom199CA$20,600CA$24,500CA$20745%
2 bedrooms165CA$15,000CA$24,000CA$28936%
3 bedrooms23CA$16,400CA$36,800CA$53435%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Richmond Sleep?

Most Richmond listings are sized for couples and small families: 89% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 2% take eight or more. Shares are of the 477 listings with a guest capacity on file (61% of the market).

Richmond listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file

Guest capacity in numbers
Richmond listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings with a capacity on file Listings
1 guest1.7%8
2 guests51.8%247
3 guests5.7%27
4 guests30.0%143
5 guests2.7%13
6 guests5.9%28
7 guests0.2%1
8+ guests2.1%10

How Richmond Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Richmond hosts set up an average of 1.6 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 18% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
11
Beds per listing
1.6
Show exact location
18%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Richmond Offer?

Free on-site parking is close to standard in Richmond: 88% of listings offer it, and 86% have a washer.

Share of Richmond listings with each common amenity

  • Wifi Nearly all
  • Heating 96%
  • Smoke alarm 92%
  • Hot water 90%
  • Free parking on premises 88%
  • Hair dryer 88%
  • Shampoo 87%
  • Washer 86%
  • Hangers 84%
  • Dryer 76%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Richmond

Listings in Richmond with a waterfront setting earned about 85% more a year, on average, than those without: CA$38,100 against CA$20,800. The gap is smaller for a sound system (about 70% more) and an EV charger (about 70% more). 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 Richmond 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

  • Waterfront +83% on 2% of listings
  • Sound system +71% on 1% of listings
  • EV charger +69% on 5% of listings
  • Self check-in +65% on 47% of listings
  • Free street parking +44% on 36% of listings
  • Single level home +44% on 12% of listings
  • Smart lock +43% on 15% of listings
  • Outdoor furniture +39% on 14% of listings
  • Air conditioning +34% on 68% of listings
  • Patio or balcony +32% on 26% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Richmond listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
Waterfront2%CA$38,100CA$20,800+83%
Sound system1%CA$35,800CA$21,000+71%
EV charger5%CA$34,400CA$20,400+69%
Self check-in47%CA$26,800CA$16,200+65%
Free street parking36%CA$26,300CA$18,300+44%
Single level home12%CA$28,900CA$20,100+44%
Smart lock15%CA$28,400CA$19,900+43%
Outdoor furniture14%CA$27,900CA$20,100+39%
Air conditioning68%CA$23,100CA$17,200+34%
Patio or balcony26%CA$25,800CA$19,600+32%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Richmond?

Richmond splits its demand between home and abroad: 56% of guests who left reviews live outside Canada, led by visitors from the United States and China. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 53%, followed by Chinese and French.

56% of Richmond guests come from abroad

Where guests who left reviews live

  • International 56%
  • Domestic 44%

Where Richmond guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Seattle 6%
  • Toronto 5%
  • Victoria 4%
  • Calgary 4%
  • Vancouver 3%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Richmond guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
Seattle5.8%
Toronto4.9%
Victoria3.8%
Calgary3.6%
Vancouver3.4%

Where Richmond guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Canada 44%
  • United States 29%
  • China 3%
  • Germany 3%
  • Australia 3%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Richmond guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
Canada43.8%
United States29.2%
China3.3%
Germany3.2%
Australia2.9%

Languages spoken by Richmond guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 53%
  • Chinese 13%
  • French 8%
  • Spanish 6%
  • German 4%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Richmond guests
Language Share of guests
English53.0%
Chinese12.9%
French8.1%
Spanish6.3%
German4.1%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Richmond?

Richmond Airbnbs average 4.70 stars, and 33% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.63, against 4.78 for host communication and location. Listings here carry long review histories, about 82 reviews each on average.

Communication and location score highest in Richmond; value is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.72
  • Cleanliness 4.68
  • Communication 4.78
  • Location 4.78
  • Check-in 4.77
  • Value 4.63
Category scores in numbers
Richmond guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.72
Cleanliness4.68
Communication4.78
Location4.78
Check-in4.77
Value4.63

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Richmond: Stays, Rules and Fees

About eight in ten Richmond listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 21% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 28% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Richmond listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 53%
  • 181-270 days 27%
  • 91-180 days 16%
  • 31-90 days 4%
  • 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Richmond listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days52.8%415
181-270 days26.7%210
91-180 days15.9%125
31-90 days4.5%35
1-30 days0.1%1

Days a year Richmond listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 5%
  • 181-270 days 16%
  • 91-180 days 28%
  • 31-90 days 25%
  • 1-30 days 26%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Richmond listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days5.1%40
181-270 days16.2%127
91-180 days28.0%220
31-90 days24.6%193
1-30 days26.2%206

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Richmond?

The average Richmond booking lasts 6.4 nights, longest in January and shortest in August. Listings took about 20 bookings each over the year, some 15,200 in all. About half 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 Richmond

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Richmond Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

More than six in ten listings in Richmond accept stays of one or two nights. A smaller group, 12%, takes only stays of 30 nights or more.

Minimum stay set by Richmond listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 44% 345 listings
  • 2 Nights 18% 142 listings
  • 3 Nights 5% 43 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 9% 69 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 12% 92 listings
  • 30+ Nights 12% 95 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Richmond?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Richmond, used by 50% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: 55% of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 33% on Flexible or Moderate.

Cancellation policies of Richmond listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 13% 100 listings
  • Moderate 20% 157 listings
  • Limited 13% 99 listings
  • Firm 50% 395 listings
  • Strict 4% 35 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Richmond?

More than nine in ten Richmond listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is CA$81; 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 6.4 nights, that adds roughly CA$13 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 6% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
CA$81
Listings charging a fee
91.6%
Share of gross revenue
6.2%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Richmond

The top-grossing Airbnb in Richmond, a three-bedroom home, took in CA$127,000 over the past year, about 6 times the city's average of CA$21,200.

3 Suites in Richmond 3 Suites in Richmond Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.82
Revenue
CA$127,265
Occupancy
55.7%
Daily rate
CA$552
R2@ Pacific Sweet New Place 2B2B In Central RMD R2@ Pacific Sweet New Place 2B2B In Central RMD Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Revenue
CA$114,728
Occupancy
81.8%
Daily rate
CA$372
Three Bedroom Suite Three Bedroom Suite Private room · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.90
Revenue
CA$114,464
Occupancy
49.1%
Daily rate
CA$643
R2@ Gorgeous New Place2BD/2BA In Downtown RMD R2@ Gorgeous New Place2BD/2BA In Downtown RMD Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.89
Revenue
CA$112,750
Occupancy
77.8%
Daily rate
CA$369
New Large YVR Home - 5 min to downtown & airport New Large YVR Home - 5 min to downtown & airport Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.55
Revenue
CA$109,769
Occupancy
60.4%
Daily rate
CA$692
Spacious 3BR/4Bath with A/C Near Steveston Spacious 3BR/4Bath with A/C Near Steveston Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.87
Revenue
CA$108,816
Occupancy
55.5%
Daily rate
CA$490

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Richmond?

Home is the top-grossing host in Richmond, with CA$1.19 million in bookings across 37 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 17% of the market's 786 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Smile grossed CA$80,700 per listing, about 2.5 times Home's CA$32,200.

Top Airbnb hosts in Richmond by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
Home 37CA$1,193,016CA$32,2444.58/5
Smile 9CA$726,736CA$80,7484.96/5
HHome Susanna 12CA$420,939CA$35,0784.89/5
4 Steveston Waterfront Hotel 8CA$416,529CA$52,0664.72/5
5 Daniel Joshua 12CA$335,870CA$27,9894.93/5
6 Allen 19CA$268,243CA$14,1184.47/5
7 Bella 15CA$259,050CA$17,2704.58/5
8 Elvan 10CA$232,474CA$23,2474.81/5
9 Jun 8CA$215,236CA$26,9044.96/5
10 Pacific Home 6CA$197,857CA$32,9764.91/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Richmond?

Fewer than 1% of Richmond listings are classed as professionally managed, though 25% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 48% of listings. 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 70% of listings.

Superhosts
48.0%
Professional management
0.5%
Cohosted listings
25.4%
Instant Book enabled
20.0%
Simplified Pricing
69.8%

Nearby markets

Richmond vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 21 km, West Vancouver (21 km away) earned the most per listing, about three times as much as Richmond. North Vancouver was the busiest, booked on 55% of nights against 41% in Richmond.

Airbnb markets near Richmond: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market Listings Avg. annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Vancouver 11 km 3,842CA$55,322CA$36653%
Delta 13 km 272CA$28,326CA$22344%
Burnaby 14 km 524CA$26,479CA$22446%
New Westminster 17 km 114CA$30,535CA$20051%
North Vancouver 19 km 410CA$45,620CA$27955%
District of North Vancouver 20 km 416CA$42,409CA$31351%
Point Roberts United States · 20 km 57CA$26,876CA$33434%
West Vancouver 21 km 230CA$65,497CA$47248%

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FAQ

Richmond Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Richmond?

An active Richmond Airbnb grossed CA$21,192 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 786 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in CA$3,740 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Richmond?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Richmond listings earn between CA$1,150 and CA$3,740 in a typical month, and the top tenth CA$5,650 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 Richmond?

Listings in Richmond were booked on 41% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 48% for the British Columbia average. August is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Richmond?

The average booked night in Richmond cost CA$208 before fees. Half of listings charge between CA$115 and CA$255, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Richmond?

In Richmond, 93% 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.

Is Airbnb profitable in Richmond?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Richmond Airbnb grossed CA$21,192 in the 12 months to September 2026, 53% 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$14,942 a year (about CA$1,250 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$2,060 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Richmond?

August usually pays best, averaging CA$3,770 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 Richmond?

Each night a Richmond listing was open to book earned CA$88 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.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Richmond?

Richmond stays were booked 38 days (about five 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 Richmond?

The average Richmond Airbnb stay lasted 6.4 nights over the past year. A listing took 20 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Richmond rated?

Guests rate Richmond Airbnbs 4.70 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Richmond?

Steveston Village, Richmond International Airport Area and Lansdowne Centre Area draw the most short-term rental interest in Richmond. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Richmond?

AirROI counted 786 active Airbnb listings in Richmond as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Vancouver, 11 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Richmond?

In Richmond, more than nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is CA$81; 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 786 active Airbnb listings in Richmond 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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