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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Yellowknife, NT Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

The average Airbnb in Yellowknife brought in CA$35,591 over the 12 months through September 2026, in line with the national average of CA$34,739.

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
202
Avg. booking lead time
54 days
Listings showing a permit
0%
Peak revenue month
September
Lowest revenue month
April

The short answer

Yellowknife Airbnb Market at a Glance

Bookings in Yellowknife run ahead of the national average, at prices about 8% lower. Listings averaged CA$257 a night and were booked on 51% of available nights, against CA$280 and 45% for the national average.

Timing matters: in September, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in April, usually the slowest.

AirROI tracked 202 active listings in Yellowknife. From a year earlier, the number of active listings grew 87%.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Yellowknife?

Gross bookings per Yellowknife listing averaged CA$35,591 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Canada average: CA$34,739), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Yellowknife listing brings in CA$5,370 in September, its best month, and CA$2,640 in April, its slowest. March runs within 2% of September, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 31% 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 2.9 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn CA$8,220+ a month, about 2.2 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn CA$6,050 or more, roughly CA$2,400 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about CA$3,700 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn CA$2,040 or less, about 55% 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.

September earns about twice what April does

Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$4,140. 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.

Yellowknife 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.

March 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in August 2026 and bookings in September 2025, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest. Across the past two years, September is usually the strongest month.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Yellowknife, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025CA$5,66973.4%CA$242CA$189105 days3.7 nights
Oct 2025CA$4,34756.1%CA$240CA$14072 days4.5 nights
Nov 2025CA$3,57145.0%CA$235CA$11949 days5.8 nights
Dec 2025CA$4,46857.2%CA$235CA$14444 days5.1 nights
Jan 2026CA$3,57647.6%CA$234CA$11548 days4.3 nights
Feb 2026CA$4,58063.9%CA$237CA$16461 days4.4 nights
Mar 2026CA$5,78069.9%CA$241CA$18667 days4.7 nights
Apr 2026CA$2,81336.2%CA$240CA$9434 days5.1 nights
May 2026CA$3,15735.1%CA$258CA$10227 days6.4 nights
Jun 2026CA$4,74752.4%CA$262CA$15850 days6 nights
Jul 2026CA$4,46041.1%CA$264CA$14453 days6.8 nights
Aug 2026CA$4,88952.1%CA$269CA$15868 days4.7 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.

The typical Yellowknife listing earns about CA$3,700 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb income calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Yellowknife Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Yellowknife Airbnb took in CA$35,591 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about CA$2,030 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$2,320 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about CA$2,220 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about CA$1,750 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.

Yellowknife 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 Yellowknife Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookingsCA$33,271CA$54,360
Cleaning fees guests pay7% of Yellowknife bookingsCA$2,320CA$3,790
Gross bookingsCA$35,591CA$58,150
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 85% of Yellowknife listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−CA$4,860−CA$7,930
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; CA$0 if you clean yourself−CA$2,320−CA$3,790
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−CA$1,780−CA$2,910
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−CA$710−CA$1,160
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−CA$1,070−CA$1,740
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−CA$360−CA$360
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−CA$180−CA$180
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 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−CA$11,280−CA$18,070
Left for housing costs, then profitCA$24,311about CA$2,030 a monthCA$40,080about 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 Yellowknife Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Yellowknife'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 Yellowknife 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 Yellowknife's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Yellowknife listings are booked on 72% or more of their nights, against 53% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of CA$210 adds about CA$2,090 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge CA$315 a night or more, against a median of CA$210. 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$3,330 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, September brings the average listing about CA$5,370, against CA$2,640 in April, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Yellowknife listings average 4.87 stars, and 60% 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$4,850 a month, against CA$2,970 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Yellowknife?

Yellowknife listings were booked on 51% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points above the Canada average (45%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 37% in April to 76% in September.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 2.5 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 85%+ of open nights, 32 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 72% or more, roughly five nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 53% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 34% or less, under three nights a week.

September is usually the busiest month in Yellowknife, April the quietest

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

The 12-month rate of 51% 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 Yellowknife?

The average nightly rate in Yellowknife, known as ADR (average daily rate), was CA$257 over the past year, about 8% below the Canada average of CA$280. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in July and August at about CA$255 and bottom out in October and November at about CA$220.

The top 10% charge about three times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge CA$420+ a night, about twice the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge CA$315 or more, about CA$110 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about CA$210 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge CA$145 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

August rates run 15% above November's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$235. The 12-month ADR of CA$257 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 Yellowknife?

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 Yellowknife it averaged CA$136 over the past year, from about CA$88 in a typical April to about CA$179 in a typical September.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn CA$250+ per open night, about twice the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn CA$184 or more, about CA$65 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about CA$120 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn CA$73 or less, about 61% of the median.

September RevPAR is about twice April's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$136.

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Yellowknife

Yellowknife has two high seasons, February–March and August–September, which makes it a moderately seasonal market.

Average revenue by month in Yellowknife

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$4,140.

Revenue by month in Yellowknife in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Yellowknife, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryLow seasonCA$3,620
FebruaryHigh seasonCA$4,540
MarchHigh seasonCA$5,310
AprilLow seasonCA$2,640
MayLow seasonCA$3,260
JuneShoulder seasonCA$4,170
JulyShoulder seasonCA$4,000
AugustHigh seasonCA$4,520
SeptemberHigh seasonCA$5,370
OctoberShoulder seasonCA$4,290
NovemberLow seasonCA$3,470
DecemberShoulder seasonCA$4,440
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Yellowknife by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonFebruary–March, August–SeptemberCA$4,94065%CA$236
Shoulder seasonJune–July, October, DecemberCA$4,23053%CA$237
Low seasonJanuary, April–May, NovemberCA$3,25043%CA$232

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Yellowknife?

Guests book Yellowknife stays 54 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). September stays are booked furthest out, about 91 days ahead, and May stays closest to arrival, about 35 days. A typical September booking is made in mid-June.

September stays are booked furthest ahead

Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026

Permits

Airbnb Permits and Registration in Yellowknife

None of the 202 active listings in Yellowknife display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.

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 Yellowknife.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Yellowknife

AirROI's area guide picks eight Yellowknife neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Old Town, Niven Lake and Franklin Avenue. 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 Yellowknife
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
Old Town Historic neighborhood with quaint streets and access to cultural sites. Ideal for travelers wanting to explore Yellowknife's history and local culture.Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Old Town Boardwalk, Pilots' Monument, The Blue Range Lodge, Frame Lake
Niven Lake A scenic area offering beautiful lake views and access to nature. Popular for its outdoor activities and close proximity to hiking trails.Niven Lake Trail, Long Lake, Exploring Nature Park, Indigenous Art Walk, Rugged mountain biking trails
Franklin Avenue The main street of Yellowknife, bustling with shops and restaurants. A convenient location for guests wanting to experience local cuisine and services.Aurora Village, The Explorer Hotel, Café on Franklin, The Wildcat Cafe, Local arts and crafts shops
Latham Island A quieter residential area with waterfront properties. Great for visitors seeking tranquility and beautiful views of Great Slave Lake.Latham Island Loop, Boating and fishing opportunities, Wildlife watching, Access to boats and tours, Ice fishing in winter
Ingram Trail Noted for its picturesque drives and access to wilderness. A good spot for guests looking to explore the natural beauty outside the city.Great Slave Lake vistas, Hiking trails, Wildlife viewing, Canoeing opportunities, Cabins and lodges
Yellowknife Bay Offers incredible views of the aurora borealis in winter and is culturally significant. Attracts travelers for winter activities and cultural experiences.Great Slave Lake, Aurora viewing spots, Historic sites, Local festivals, Fishing charters
Back Bay Known for its stunning scenery and outdoor activities. An excellent spot for eco-tourism and enjoying nature.Back Bay Trail, Fishing in summer, Hiking and biking trails, Wildlife photography, Nature camps
Cambridge Bay Is a gateway to the arctic wilderness, providing a distinct northern experience. Popular among adventure seekers and those interested in indigenous culture.Arctic wilderness excursions, Cultural events, Historic buildings, Fishing and hunting lodges, Wildlife tours

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

Listings

Yellowknife Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Yellowknife is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 43% of listings, against 57% for entire homes. Houses are the most common property type at 63%, about 3.5 times the share of apartments and condos (18%).

Private rooms are a large share of supply

Yellowknife Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 57%
  • Private room 43%
Room types in numbers
Yellowknife Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home56.9%115
Private room43.1%87

Listings by property type

Yellowknife Airbnb listings by property type

  • House 63%
  • Apartment/Condo 18%
  • Others 10%
  • Hotel/Boutique 5%
  • Cabin/Outdoor 4%
  • Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
Yellowknife Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
House62.9%127
Apartment/Condo17.8%36
Others9.9%20
Hotel/Boutique5.0%10
Cabin/Outdoor4.0%8
Unique stay0.5%1

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Yellowknife Have?

Three-bedroom homes are the most common size in Yellowknife (34% of entire homes), followed by one-bedroom homes (32%). Shares are of the 108 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Yellowknife 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
Yellowknife entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes with a bedroom count Entire homes
Studio3.7%4
1 bedroom32.4%35
2 bedrooms19.4%21
3 bedrooms34.3%37
4 bedrooms10.2%11

What Each Home Size Earns in Yellowknife

A typical one-bedroom home in Yellowknife earned CA$39,200 over the past year, against CA$58,800 for a four-bedroom home.

What each home size earns in Yellowknife
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
1 bedroom35CA$39,200CA$40,400CA$22860%
2 bedrooms21CA$52,600CA$55,100CA$31561%
3 bedrooms37CA$51,100CA$53,500CA$39450%
4 bedrooms11CA$58,800CA$59,000CA$50051%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Yellowknife Sleep?

The most common capacity in Yellowknife is four guests (26% of listings), and 38% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 124 listings with a guest capacity on file (61% of the market).

Yellowknife 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
Yellowknife listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings with a capacity on file Listings
1 guest0.8%1
2 guests24.2%30
3 guests6.5%8
4 guests25.8%32
5 guests4.8%6
6 guests23.4%29
7 guests4.0%5
8+ guests10.5%13

How Yellowknife Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Yellowknife hosts set up an average of 2.1 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. About three in ten listings (31%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
8
Beds per listing
2.1
Show exact location
31%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Yellowknife Offer?

Free on-site parking is close to standard in Yellowknife: 94% of listings offer it, and 69% offer self check-in.

Share of Yellowknife listings with each common amenity

  • Heating Nearly all
  • Wifi Nearly all
  • Smoke alarm 97%
  • TV 97%
  • Free parking on premises 94%
  • Carbon monoxide alarm 91%
  • Kitchen 91%
  • Hot water 87%
  • Fire extinguisher 86%
  • Hangers 85%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Yellowknife

Listings in Yellowknife with a waterfront setting earned about 80% more a year, on average, than those without: CA$59,800 against CA$32,800. The gap is smaller for a smart lock (about 75% more) and self check-in (about 75% 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 Yellowknife 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 +82% on 10% of listings
  • Smart lock +76% on 17% of listings
  • Self check-in +76% on 69% of listings
  • Single level home +35% on 11% of listings
  • Lake access +19% on 25% of listings
  • Paid parking off premises +19% on 5% of listings
  • Keypad +17% on 32% of listings
  • Patio or balcony +13% on 45% of listings
  • BBQ grill +11% on 33% of listings
  • Outdoor furniture +11% on 41% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Yellowknife listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
Waterfront10%CA$59,800CA$32,800+82%
Smart lock17%CA$55,400CA$31,400+76%
Self check-in69%CA$41,100CA$23,400+76%
Single level home11%CA$46,100CA$34,200+35%
Lake access25%CA$40,400CA$34,000+19%
Paid parking off premises5%CA$41,800CA$35,200+19%
Keypad32%CA$39,600CA$33,800+17%
Patio or balcony45%CA$38,000CA$33,700+13%
BBQ grill33%CA$38,200CA$34,300+11%
Outdoor furniture41%CA$37,700CA$34,100+11%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Yellowknife?

Yellowknife splits its demand between home and abroad: 43% of guests who left reviews live outside Canada, led by visitors from the United States and Taiwan. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 56%, followed by French and Chinese.

57% of Yellowknife guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 57%
  • International 43%

Where Yellowknife guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Toronto 6%
  • Yellowknife 6%
  • Vancouver 4%
  • Calgary 4%
  • Ottawa 3%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Yellowknife guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
Toronto6.3%
Yellowknife6.0%
Vancouver4.5%
Calgary3.7%
Ottawa2.7%

Where Yellowknife guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Canada 57%
  • United States 15%
  • Taiwan 5%
  • South Korea 3%
  • China 3%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Yellowknife guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
Canada57.5%
United States14.9%
Taiwan4.7%
South Korea3.5%
China3.0%

Languages spoken by Yellowknife guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 56%
  • French 11%
  • Chinese 10%
  • Spanish 7%
  • Japanese 3%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Yellowknife guests
Language Share of guests
English56.0%
French10.7%
Chinese9.8%
Spanish7.4%
Japanese3.2%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Yellowknife?

Yellowknife Airbnbs average 4.87 stars, and 60% 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 Yellowknife; value is lowest

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

  • Accuracy 4.89
  • Cleanliness 4.88
  • Communication 4.93
  • Location 4.85
  • Check-in 4.92
  • Value 4.79
Category scores in numbers
Yellowknife guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.89
Cleanliness4.88
Communication4.93
Location4.85
Check-in4.92
Value4.79

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Yellowknife: Stays, Rules and Fees

About three-quarters of Yellowknife 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 37% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Yellowknife listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 37%
  • 181-270 days 37%
  • 91-180 days 19%
  • 31-90 days 6%
  • 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Yellowknife listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days37.1%75
181-270 days37.1%75
91-180 days19.3%39
31-90 days5.9%12
1-30 days0.5%1

Days a year Yellowknife listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 7%
  • 181-270 days 20%
  • 91-180 days 37%
  • 31-90 days 27%
  • 1-30 days 9%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Yellowknife listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days6.9%14
181-270 days19.8%40
91-180 days37.1%75
31-90 days27.2%55
1-30 days8.9%18

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

The average Yellowknife booking lasts 5.2 nights, longest in July and shortest in September. Listings took about 27 bookings each over the year, some 5,480 in all. Nearly two-thirds 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 Yellowknife

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Yellowknife Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

About eight in ten listings in Yellowknife accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Yellowknife listings

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

  • 1 Night 52% 106 listings
  • 2 Nights 27% 54 listings
  • 3 Nights 18% 37 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 1% 3 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 1% 2 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Yellowknife?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Yellowknife, used by 31% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: nearly half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 37% on Firm or stricter ones.

Cancellation policies of Yellowknife listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 22% 44 listings
  • Moderate 26% 53 listings
  • Limited 15% 31 listings
  • Firm 31% 62 listings
  • Strict 6% 12 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Yellowknife?

More than eight in ten Yellowknife listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is CA$57, and some higher fees lift the average to CA$89. Spread over the average stay of 5.2 nights, that adds roughly CA$11 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 7% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
CA$57
Average cleaning fee
CA$89
Listings charging a fee
81.7%
Share of gross revenue
6.5%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Yellowknife

The top-grossing Airbnb in Yellowknife, a four-bedroom home, took in CA$136,000 over the past year, about 3.8 times the city's average of CA$35,600.

Aurora Oasis Luxury Home Aurora Oasis Luxury Home Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
CA$136,209
Occupancy
67.1%
Daily rate
CA$830
The Old Town Landing: Lakefront Retreat (Unit 300) The Old Town Landing: Lakefront Retreat (Unit 300) Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
CA$124,975
Occupancy
66.7%
Daily rate
CA$551
See Aurora and lake from EVERY room - 2bd 2bth See Aurora and lake from EVERY room - 2bd 2bth Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Revenue
CA$114,228
Occupancy
78.8%
Daily rate
CA$441
The Old Town Landing: Lakefront Retreat (Unit 301) The Old Town Landing: Lakefront Retreat (Unit 301) Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
CA$111,187
Occupancy
88.2%
Daily rate
CA$335
Downtown 3 bedroom House with off-street parking Downtown 3 bedroom House with off-street parking Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Revenue
CA$107,522
Occupancy
73.8%
Daily rate
CA$374
Bush Pilot's Haven Bush Pilot's Haven Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
CA$107,189
Occupancy
64.5%
Daily rate
CA$526

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Yellowknife?

Ramin is the top-grossing host in Yellowknife, with CA$370,000 in bookings across 5 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 19% of the market's 202 listings.

Top Airbnb hosts in Yellowknife by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
Ramin 5CA$369,755CA$73,9514.90/5
Jean 5CA$297,513CA$59,5034.92/5
George 2CA$236,162CA$118,0815.00/5
4 Lindsay 2CA$202,665CA$101,3324.96/5
5 Jenny 8CA$181,126CA$22,6414.69/5
6 Richard 2CA$161,151CA$80,5764.86/5
7 Sasha 2CA$152,806CA$76,4034.99/5
8 Benjamin 3CA$149,137CA$49,7124.78/5
9 Rami 5CA$147,626CA$29,5254.88/5
10 Xinling心灵 5CA$143,231CA$28,6464.86/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Yellowknife?

Only 3% of Yellowknife listings are classed as professionally managed, though 31% of listings have a co-host. 74% 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 85% of listings.

Superhosts
73.8%
Professional management
3.5%
Cohosted listings
31.2%
Instant Book enabled
21.3%
Simplified Pricing
85.1%

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Yellowknife vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

There is no other market with 30 or more active listings within 100 km of Yellowknife to compare it with.

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FAQ

Yellowknife Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Yellowknife?

An active Yellowknife Airbnb grossed CA$35,591 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 202 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in CA$6,050 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Yellowknife?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Yellowknife listings earn between CA$2,040 and CA$6,050 in a typical month, and the top tenth CA$8,220 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 Yellowknife?

Listings in Yellowknife were booked on 51% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 45% for the national average. September is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Yellowknife?

The average booked night in Yellowknife cost CA$257 before fees. Half of listings charge between CA$145 and CA$315, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Yellowknife?

None of the active Yellowknife listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.

Is Airbnb profitable in Yellowknife?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Yellowknife Airbnb grossed CA$35,591 in the 12 months to September 2026, in line with the national average. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, CA$24,311 a year (about CA$2,030 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 Yellowknife?

September usually pays best, averaging CA$5,370 per active listing over the past two years, and April usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Yellowknife?

Each night a Yellowknife listing was open to book earned CA$136 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$250 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Yellowknife?

Yellowknife stays were booked 54 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 Yellowknife?

The average Yellowknife Airbnb stay lasted 5.2 nights over the past year. A listing took 27 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Yellowknife rated?

Guests rate Yellowknife Airbnbs 4.87 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Yellowknife?

Old Town, Niven Lake and Franklin Avenue draw the most short-term rental interest in Yellowknife. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Yellowknife?

AirROI counted 202 active Airbnb listings in Yellowknife as of September 2026.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Yellowknife?

In Yellowknife, more than eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is CA$57, and some higher fees lift the average to CA$89.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 202 active Airbnb listings in Yellowknife 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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