Iconic Red Top of the Battery Ocean & City View Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.98 - Revenue
- CA$153,253
- Occupancy
- 70.4%
- Daily rate
- CA$531
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Saint John's brought in CA$33,387 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 18% more than the Newfoundland and Labrador average of CA$28,387.
The short answer
Listings averaged CA$238 a night, about 6% higher than the Newfoundland and Labrador average of CA$225, and were booked on 50% of available nights, close to its 49%.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 4.4 times as much as in January, usually the slowest.
With 513 active listings, Saint John's is the largest of 37 Newfoundland and Labrador markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 18% while the number of active listings shrank 22%.
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Revenue
Gross bookings per Saint John's listing averaged CA$33,387 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Newfoundland and Labrador average: CA$28,387), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Saint John's listing brings in CA$7,050 in July, its best month, and CA$1,620 in January, its slowest. Both ends are close calls: July leads August by 1%, and January sits just 4% below February, so either pair can swap places in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 46% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 2.6 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
July earns about 4.4 times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$3,590. 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.
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$4,449 | 60.1% | CA$229 | CA$148 | 67 days | 4.7 nights |
| Oct 2025 | CA$3,207 | 50.1% | CA$209 | CA$103 | 47 days | 5.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | CA$2,481 | 44.5% | CA$199 | CA$83 | 27 days | 5.4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | CA$2,227 | 39.5% | CA$203 | CA$72 | 40 days | 5 nights |
| Jan 2026 | CA$1,716 | 32.9% | CA$198 | CA$55 | 27 days | 6.9 nights |
| Feb 2026 | CA$1,725 | 30.4% | CA$201 | CA$62 | 95 days | 6.6 nights |
| Mar 2026 | CA$2,570 | 41.4% | CA$208 | CA$83 | 73 days | 5.5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | CA$2,526 | 41.5% | CA$207 | CA$84 | 49 days | 7.1 nights |
| May 2026 | CA$4,143 | 50.3% | CA$251 | CA$134 | 66 days | 5 nights |
| Jun 2026 | CA$6,352 | 67.9% | CA$288 | CA$212 | 85 days | 4.8 nights |
| Jul 2026 | CA$7,849 | 70.8% | CA$305 | CA$253 | 103 days | 4.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | CA$6,769 | 68.0% | CA$299 | CA$218 | 89 days | 4.2 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.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Saint John's home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb profit calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Saint John's Airbnb took in CA$33,387 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about CA$1,910 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$3,000 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the CA$2,250 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about CA$2,090 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about CA$1,650 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$31,137 | CA$48,560 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay7% of Saint John's bookings | CA$2,250 | CA$3,520 |
| Gross bookings | CA$33,387 | CA$52,080 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 82% of Saint John's listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −CA$4,410 | −CA$6,880 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; CA$0 if you clean yourself | −CA$2,250 | −CA$3,520 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −CA$1,670 | −CA$2,600 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −CA$670 | −CA$1,040 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −CA$1,000 | −CA$1,560 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −CA$330 | −CA$330 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −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 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −CA$10,500 | −CA$16,100 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | CA$22,887about CA$1,910 a month | CA$35,980about CA$3,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Saint John's'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 Saint John's 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.
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$4,340 a month, against CA$2,780 for the average one.
Occupancy
Saint John's listings were booked on 50% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Newfoundland and Labrador average and 5 percentage points above the Canada average (45%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 33% in January to 74% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 2.6 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Saint John's, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Saint John's, known as ADR (average daily rate), was CA$238 over the past year, about 6% above the Newfoundland and Labrador average of CA$225 and about 15% below the Canada average of CA$280. In a typical year, rates swing with the seasons, from about CA$190 in January and February to about CA$285 in August.
The top 10% charge about 2.8 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 52% 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$217. The 12-month ADR of CA$238 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 Saint John's it averaged CA$133 over the past year, from about CA$52 in a typical January to about CA$227 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 4.4 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$118. The 12-month RevPAR of CA$133 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Saint John's 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 3.6 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Saint John's
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$3,590.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | CA$1,620 |
| February | Low season | CA$1,690 |
| March | Low season | CA$2,230 |
| April | Low season | CA$2,450 |
| May | High season | CA$3,920 |
| June | High season | CA$5,700 |
| July | High season | CA$7,050 |
| August | High season | CA$7,040 |
| September | High season | CA$3,940 |
| October | Low season | CA$2,940 |
| November | Low season | CA$2,320 |
| December | Low season | CA$2,160 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonMay–September | CA$5,530 | 64% | CA$253 |
| Low seasonOctober–April | CA$2,200 | 41% | CA$191 |
Guests book Saint John's stays 72 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. August stays are booked furthest out, about 106 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 24 days. A typical August booking is made in early May.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 72 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
50% of the 513 active listings in Saint John's 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 Saint John's.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks six Saint John's neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown St. John's, Signal Hill and The Battery. 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 St. John's | The vibrant heart of the city, downtown St. John's is filled with shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. It's a popular spot for tourists and offers easy access to the waterfront. | Signal Hill National Historic Site, The Rooms, George Street, Quidi Vidi Village, St. John's Code Division |
| Signal Hill | Offering stunning views of the city and the Atlantic Ocean, Signal Hill is a historic site and a great location for nature lovers. This area attracts visitors interested in hiking and exploring history. | Signal Hill, Cabot Tower, North Head Trail, Historic Walking Trails, Fort Amherst |
| The Battery | A picturesque neighborhood known for its colorful row houses and scenic coastline. It's popular with tourists for its charm and beauty, making it great for short-term rentals. | The Battery, Cape Spear, The Narrows, Signal Hill Views, European-style architecture |
| Quidi Vidi | This quaint fishing village within the city is known for its brewery and beautiful lake. It's a peaceful area that attracts tourists looking for a cozy stay close to nature. | Quidi Vidi Lake, Quidi Vidi Brewery, St. John's Signal Hill, Walking Trails, Arts & Crafts Shops |
| Torbay | Located near the coast, Torbay offers stunning views and hiking opportunities. It's an ideal location for nature lovers and those seeking a tranquil getaway. | Torbay Beach, Parks and Trails, Hiking Trails, Community Events, Fishing Spots |
| Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove | This charming fishing village is known for its stunning coastal scenery and outdoor activities. It attracts visitors looking for a unique experience away from the city hustle. | Petty Harbour Marina, Hiking Trails, Local Seafood Restaurants, Scenic Views, Fishing and Boating Activities |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 83% of listings in Saint John's, but private rooms are a real segment: about one listing in six (16%) rents out a single room. Houses are the most common property type at 56%, about 1.6 times the share of apartments and condos (35%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Saint John's Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 82.7% | 424 |
| Private room | 15.6% | 80 |
| Hotel room | 1.8% | 9 |
Listings by property type
Saint John's Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 56.3% | 289 |
| Apartment/Condo | 34.9% | 179 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 6.8% | 35 |
| Others | 1.8% | 9 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 0.2% | 1 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Saint John's (32% of entire homes), and 37% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 418 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Saint John's 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 | 2.4% | 10 |
| 1 bedroom | 28.9% | 121 |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.1% | 134 |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.8% | 112 |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.9% | 33 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% | 8 |
A typical studio in Saint John's earned CA$7,150 over the past year, against CA$60,700 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 10 | CA$7,150 | CA$12,400 | CA$174 | 37% |
| 1 bedroom | 121 | CA$23,300 | CA$26,200 | CA$172 | 54% |
| 2 bedrooms | 134 | CA$32,400 | CA$35,300 | CA$239 | 53% |
| 3 bedrooms | 112 | CA$44,500 | CA$45,700 | CA$311 | 52% |
| 4 bedrooms | 33 | CA$60,700 | CA$58,500 | CA$416 | 55% |
Most Saint John's listings are sized for couples and small families: 63% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 10% take eight or more. Shares are of the 455 listings with a guest capacity on file (89% of the market).
Saint John's listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 0.2% | 1 |
| 2 guests | 26.4% | 120 |
| 3 guests | 5.3% | 24 |
| 4 guests | 31.2% | 142 |
| 5 guests | 4.2% | 19 |
| 6 guests | 20.9% | 95 |
| 7 guests | 1.5% | 7 |
| 8+ guests | 10.3% | 47 |
Saint John's hosts set up an average of 2.3 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 28% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is common in Saint John's: 71% of listings offer it, and 54% have a dedicated workspace.
Share of Saint John's listings with each common amenity
Listings in Saint John's with a hot tub earned about twice as much a year, on average, as those without: CA$68,600 against CA$32,100. The gap is smaller for a patio or balcony (about 65% more) and a gym (about 60% 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 Saint John's 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
| Amenity | Listings with it | Avg. revenue with | Avg. revenue without | Revenue gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot tub | 4% | CA$68,600 | CA$32,100 | +114% |
| Patio or balcony | 53% | CA$40,900 | CA$24,800 | +65% |
| Gym | 5% | CA$52,200 | CA$32,400 | +61% |
| Ocean view | 6% | CA$51,600 | CA$32,200 | +61% |
| Smart lock | 20% | CA$44,500 | CA$30,600 | +45% |
| BBQ grill | 33% | CA$42,100 | CA$29,100 | +45% |
| Outdoor furniture | 38% | CA$40,600 | CA$28,900 | +40% |
| Waterfront | 6% | CA$44,900 | CA$32,600 | +38% |
| Free parking on premises | 71% | CA$35,200 | CA$29,000 | +21% |
| Dedicated workspace | 54% | CA$36,200 | CA$30,100 | +20% |
Guests
Most Saint John's guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 17% of those who left reviews live outside Canada, led by visitors from the United States and the United Kingdom. English is spoken by 69% of guests, and French by 17%.
83% of Saint John's guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Saint John's guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Toronto | 8.4% |
| Ottawa | 4.0% |
| St. John's | 3.5% |
| Montreal | 2.7% |
| Corner Brook | 2.3% |
Where Saint John's guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Canada | 82.8% |
| United States | 9.4% |
| United Kingdom | 1.9% |
| Saint Pierre and Miquelon | 1.0% |
| France | 0.8% |
Languages spoken by Saint John's guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 68.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| German | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 1.7% |
Saint John's Airbnbs average 4.86 stars, and 61% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.80. Listings here carry long review histories, about 101 reviews each on average.
Check-in scores highest in Saint John's; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.89 |
| Cleanliness | 4.86 |
| Communication | 4.93 |
| Location | 4.87 |
| Check-in | 4.94 |
| Value | 4.80 |
Booking patterns
More than seven in ten Saint John's listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 30% 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 Saint John's listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 36.8% | 189 |
| 181-270 days | 34.5% | 177 |
| 91-180 days | 24.6% | 126 |
| 31-90 days | 3.9% | 20 |
| 1-30 days | 0.2% | 1 |
Days a year Saint John's listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 4.5% | 23 |
| 181-270 days | 25.5% | 131 |
| 91-180 days | 35.7% | 183 |
| 31-90 days | 19.9% | 102 |
| 1-30 days | 14.4% | 74 |
The average Saint John's booking lasts 5.5 nights, longest in April and shortest in August. Listings took about 26 bookings each over the year, some 13,000 in all. Nearly six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Saint John's
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About three-quarters of listings in Saint John's accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Saint John's listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Saint John's, used by 42% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. More than four in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 48% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Saint John's listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
84% of Saint John's listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about CA$93. Spread over the average stay of 5.5 nights, that adds roughly CA$17 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 7% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Saint John's, a two-bedroom unit, took in CA$153,000 over the past year, about 4.6 times the city's average of CA$33,400.
Iconic Red Top of the Battery Ocean & City View Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Cantwell House (Full House) Private room · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Historic Downtown Home with Hot Tub & Oceanview Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.98
QV Lake house 5Bd Gym Bar Theatre Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Emerald Victorian Patio 4+1 Bd Parking Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.95
The Battery Harbour Home, Ocean&City View,Parking Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00 David From We Host is the top-grossing host in Saint John's, with CA$2.07 million in bookings across 29 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 22% of the market's 513 listings.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David From We Host | 29 | CA$2,069,653 | CA$71,367 | 4.85/5 | |
| Lighthouse Property Management… | 39 | CA$1,905,406 | CA$48,857 | 4.83/5 | |
| Gordon | 10 | CA$389,533 | CA$38,953 | 4.87/5 | |
| 4 | Rochelle | 5 | CA$256,579 | CA$51,316 | 4.89/5 |
| 5 | Just Rent Property Management | 10 | CA$234,604 | CA$23,460 | 4.69/5 |
| 6 | Kristy | 5 | CA$225,884 | CA$45,177 | 4.76/5 |
| 7 | Steve | 4 | CA$212,684 | CA$53,171 | 4.74/5 |
| 8 | Eli | 3 | CA$204,445 | CA$68,148 | 4.93/5 |
| 9 | Jean-Philippe | 6 | CA$196,437 | CA$32,739 | 4.92/5 |
| 10 | Audrey | 2 | CA$185,120 | CA$92,560 | 4.96/5 |
Only 12% of Saint John's listings are classed as professionally managed, though 38% of listings have a co-host. 71% of 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 21% 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 82% of listings.
Nearby markets
AirROI also tracks listings in this area under another name: St. John's (314 active listings) has its own page and is left out of the comparison below.
Of the five nearby markets in the table, all within 99 km, Dildo (63 km away, 31 listings) earned the most per listing, about 6% more than Saint John's. Paradise was the busiest, booked on 58% of nights against 50% in Saint John's.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pearl 8 km | 30 | CA$22,393 | CA$164 | 50% |
| Paradise 12 km | 30 | CA$27,015 | CA$156 | 58% |
| Conception Bay South 22 km | 51 | CA$28,540 | CA$217 | 49% |
| Dildo 63 km | 31 | CA$35,548 | CA$259 | 46% |
| Placentia 99 km | 31 | CA$24,171 | CA$253 | 32% |
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FAQ
An active Saint John's Airbnb grossed CA$33,387 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 513 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in CA$5,070 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Saint John's listings earn between CA$1,930 and CA$5,070 in a typical month, and the top tenth CA$7,360 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Saint John's were booked on 50% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 49% for the Newfoundland and Labrador average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Saint John's cost CA$238 before fees. Half of listings charge between CA$145 and CA$285, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Saint John's, 50% 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 Saint John's Airbnb grossed CA$33,387 in the 12 months to September 2026, 18% above the Newfoundland and Labrador average of CA$28,387. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, CA$22,887 a year (about CA$1,910 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$3,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging CA$7,050 per active listing over the past two years, and January usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Saint John's listing was open to book earned CA$133 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$242 or more.
Saint John's stays were booked 72 days (about two and a half months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
The average Saint John's Airbnb stay lasted 5.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 26 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Saint John's Airbnbs 4.86 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Downtown St. John's, Signal Hill and The Battery draw the most short-term rental interest in Saint John's. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 513 active Airbnb listings in Saint John's as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Mount Pearl, 8 km away.
In Saint John's, 84% of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about CA$93.
Method
Figures on this page cover 513 active Airbnb listings in Saint John's 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.