Stunning Lakeside Retreat Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- CA$115,604
- Occupancy
- 30.8%
- Daily rate
- CA$1,197
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Cobourg brought in CA$30,065 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 5% less than the Ontario average of CA$31,670.
The short answer
Cobourg earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged CA$324 a night and were booked on 40% of available nights, against CA$285 and 43% for the Ontario average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 3.1 times as much as in February, usually the slowest.
With 59 active listings, Cobourg is the 127th-largest of 282 Ontario markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 5% while the number of active listings shrank 21%.
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Gross bookings per Cobourg listing averaged CA$30,065 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Ontario average: CA$31,670), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Cobourg listing brings in CA$6,470 in August, its best month, and CA$2,060 in February, its slowest. Both ends are close calls: August leads July by 1%, and February sits just 2% below March, so either pair can swap places in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 41% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 2.7 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
August earns about 3.1 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$3,640. 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 October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
July 2026 led on revenue, while nightly rates and bookings both peaked in August 2026. Across the past two years, August is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | CA$3,933 | 46.7% | CA$286 | CA$127 | 29 days | 4.2 nights |
| Nov 2025 | CA$2,485 | 36.1% | CA$271 | CA$83 | 46 days | 3.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | CA$3,751 | 46.6% | CA$276 | CA$121 | 42 days | 4.6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | CA$2,185 | 30.0% | CA$274 | CA$70 | 34 days | 4.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | CA$1,981 | 27.2% | CA$275 | CA$71 | 14 days | 3.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | CA$1,776 | 27.4% | CA$278 | CA$57 | 66 days | 4.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | CA$2,536 | 38.6% | CA$285 | CA$85 | 34 days | 3.6 nights |
| May 2026 | CA$3,386 | 39.8% | CA$295 | CA$109 | 78 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | CA$5,116 | 50.8% | CA$345 | CA$171 | 81 days | 4.8 nights |
| Jul 2026 | CA$6,454 | 56.8% | CA$354 | CA$208 | 94 days | 5.7 nights |
| Aug 2026 | CA$6,435 | 61.4% | CA$362 | CA$208 | 80 days | 3.7 nights |
| Sep 2026 | CA$5,040 | 54.0% | CA$330 | CA$168 | 52 days | 3.9 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.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Cobourg address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Cobourg Airbnb took in CA$30,065 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about CA$1,720 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$2,790 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the CA$2,260 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about CA$1,910 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about CA$1,490 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$27,805 | CA$44,680 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay8% of Cobourg bookings | CA$2,260 | CA$3,640 |
| Gross bookings | CA$30,065 | CA$48,320 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 75% of Cobourg listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −CA$3,700 | −CA$5,950 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; CA$0 if you clean yourself | −CA$2,260 | −CA$3,640 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −CA$1,500 | −CA$2,420 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −CA$600 | −CA$970 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −CA$900 | −CA$1,450 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −CA$300 | −CA$300 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −CA$150 | −CA$150 |
| ManagementCA$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Total running costsAbout 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −CA$9,410 | −CA$14,880 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | CA$20,655about CA$1,720 a month | CA$33,440about CA$2,790 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Cobourg'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 Cobourg home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about CA$4,030 a month, against CA$2,510 for the average one.
Occupancy
Cobourg listings were booked on 40% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points below the Ontario average (43%) and 5 points below the Canada average (45%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 30% in March to 63% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.3 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Cobourg, March the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 40% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Cobourg, known as ADR (average daily rate), was CA$324 over the past year, about 14% above the Ontario and Canada averages (CA$285 and CA$290). In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about CA$335 and bottom out in November and December at about CA$245.
The top 10% charge about 2.8 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 36% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$282. The 12-month ADR of CA$324 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 Cobourg it averaged CA$121 over the past year, from about CA$68 in a typical March to about CA$209 in a typical August.
Per open night, by tier:
August RevPAR is about three times March's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$119.
Seasonality
Cobourg has one high season, June through September, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from November to May. A listing earns about 2.4 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Cobourg
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$3,640.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | CA$2,270 |
| February | Low season | CA$2,060 |
| March | Low season | CA$2,100 |
| April | Low season | CA$2,610 |
| May | Low season | CA$3,330 |
| June | High season | CA$4,950 |
| July | High season | CA$6,390 |
| August | High season | CA$6,470 |
| September | High season | CA$4,300 |
| October | Shoulder season | CA$3,550 |
| November | Low season | CA$2,530 |
| December | Low season | CA$3,090 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–September | CA$5,530 | 55% | CA$324 |
| Shoulder seasonOctober | CA$3,550 | 43% | CA$254 |
| Low seasonNovember–May | CA$2,570 | 35% | CA$261 |
Guests book Cobourg stays 65 days ahead on average (about two months), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 85 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 14 days. A typical July booking is made in late April.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 65 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
5% of the 59 active listings in Cobourg display a registration, permit or license number. A low share 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 Cobourg.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Cobourg neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown Cobourg, Cobourg Beach and Historic Old Town. 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 Cobourg | The heart of Cobourg with shops, restaurants, and cultural sites. Great for tourists who want to be close to everything. | Cobourg Beach, Victoria Park, Cobourg Waterfront, Historic Cobourg East, The Concert Hall |
| Cobourg Beach | A beautiful sandy beach that attracts tourists during the summer months. Ideal for beachfront properties. | Cobourg Beach, Beachfront Park, Mighty Cobourg River Pier, Waterfront Trail |
| Historic Old Town | Charming area with heritage buildings, perfect for visitors interested in history and architecture. | Victoria Hall, Cobourg Museum, Heritage Walk, Shuttered Pictures Vintage Photo Studio |
| Victoria Park | A picturesque park in Cobourg that hosts events and offers a peaceful retreat for visitors. | Victoria Park Theatre, Walking Trails, Picnic Areas, Community Events |
| East Pier | A popular spot for fishing and boating, attracting outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. | East Pier Beach, Northumberland Marina, Fishing Points |
| West Beach | Offers a quieter beach experience, ideal for families and those looking to relax away from the crowds. | West Beach, Restoration Beach, Natural Trails |
| Northumberland Hills | Provides beautiful views and outdoor activities, suitable for adventure travelers. | Northumberland Forest, Hiking Trails, Scenic Lookouts |
| Cobourg Farmers Market Area | A great place for local produce and artisanal goods, attracting food enthusiasts and families. | Cobourg Farmers Market, Local Artisans, Community Events |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Cobourg are entire homes (92%), with private rooms at 8%. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 42%, ahead of houses (37%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Cobourg Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 91.5% | 54 |
| Private room | 8.5% | 5 |
Listings by property type
Cobourg Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 42.4% | 25 |
| House | 37.3% | 22 |
| Others | 8.5% | 5 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 8.5% | 5 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 3.4% | 2 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Cobourg (36% of entire homes), and 40% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 53 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Cobourg 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 | 3.8% | 2 |
| 1 bedroom | 20.8% | 11 |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.8% | 19 |
| 3 bedrooms | 18.9% | 10 |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.2% | 7 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.5% | 4 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Cobourg earned CA$26,900 over the past year, against CA$11,700 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 11 | CA$26,900 | CA$23,900 | CA$176 | 48% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19 | CA$21,900 | CA$27,200 | CA$248 | 45% |
| 3 bedrooms | 10 | CA$11,700 | CA$28,500 | CA$343 | 33% |
The most common capacity in Cobourg is four guests (40% of listings), and 42% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 55 listings with a guest capacity on file (93% of the market).
Cobourg 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 9.1% | 5 |
| 3 guests | 3.6% | 2 |
| 4 guests | 40.0% | 22 |
| 5 guests | 5.5% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 10.9% | 6 |
| 8+ guests | 30.9% | 17 |
Cobourg hosts set up an average of 3.1 beds per listing. About two in ten listings (20%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Cobourg: 90% of listings offer it, and 80% offer self check-in.
Share of Cobourg listings with each common amenity
Guests
Most Cobourg guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 18% of those who left reviews live outside Canada, led by visitors from the United States and the United Kingdom. English is spoken by 67% of guests, and French by 16%.
82% of Cobourg guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Cobourg guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Toronto | 19.5% |
| Ottawa | 5.9% |
| Montreal | 4.3% |
| Mississauga | 3.0% |
| Hamilton | 2.8% |
Where Cobourg guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Canada | 82.5% |
| United States | 9.6% |
| United Kingdom | 2.3% |
| Germany | 1.4% |
| France | 1.0% |
Languages spoken by Cobourg guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 66.8% |
| French | 16.1% |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| German | 2.3% |
| Ukrainian | 1.3% |
Cobourg Airbnbs average 4.77 stars, and 44% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.71, against 4.89 for host communication and check-in.
Communication and check-in score highest in Cobourg; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.79 |
| Cleanliness | 4.75 |
| Communication | 4.89 |
| Location | 4.83 |
| Check-in | 4.89 |
| Value | 4.71 |
Booking patterns
Nearly eight in ten Cobourg listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 25% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 31% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Cobourg listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 49.2% | 29 |
| 181-270 days | 28.8% | 17 |
| 91-180 days | 22.0% | 13 |
Days a year Cobourg listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 25.4% | 15 |
| 91-180 days | 30.5% | 18 |
| 31-90 days | 23.7% | 14 |
| 1-30 days | 20.3% | 12 |
The average Cobourg booking lasts 4.7 nights, longest in July and shortest in September. Listings took about 22 bookings each over the year, some 1,280 in all. Nearly half of listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Cobourg
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly nine in ten listings in Cobourg accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Cobourg 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 Cobourg, used by 44% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: about half of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 36% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Cobourg listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than eight in ten Cobourg listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is CA$99, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to CA$217, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 4.7 nights, that adds roughly CA$20 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 8% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Cobourg, a four-bedroom home, took in CA$116,000 over the past year, about 3.8 times the city's average of CA$30,100.
Stunning Lakeside Retreat Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Marigold Mansion Lakeside Main Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Spacious and Prepared for Workers and Families Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Wind in the Willows — Luxury Lakefront Oasis Entire home Rated 5.00
2-floor Apartment near downtown & beach Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.63
Hot Tub & Game Room Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.98 Only 5% of Cobourg listings are classed as professionally managed, though 31% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 37% of listings. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 7% 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 75% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 41 km, Brighton (37 km away, 44 listings) earned the most per listing, about 36% more than Cobourg. Peterborough was the busiest, booked on 46% of nights against 40% in Cobourg.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Hope 12 km | 53 | CA$28,711 | CA$399 | 40% |
| Hamilton Township 15 km | 68 | CA$34,037 | CA$353 | 39% |
| Alnwick/Haldimand 21 km | 45 | CA$30,794 | CA$387 | 33% |
| Otonabee–South Monaghan 25 km | 41 | CA$28,691 | CA$376 | 35% |
| Cramahe 27 km | 34 | CA$32,465 | CA$413 | 35% |
| Brighton 37 km | 44 | CA$40,954 | CA$358 | 42% |
| Peterborough 40 km | 125 | CA$25,331 | CA$187 | 46% |
| Clarington 41 km | 153 | CA$23,174 | CA$252 | 38% |
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FAQ
An active Cobourg Airbnb grossed CA$30,065 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 59 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in CA$5,050 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Cobourg listings earn between CA$1,810 and CA$5,050 in a typical month, and the top tenth CA$7,250 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Cobourg were booked on 40% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 43% for the Ontario average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Cobourg cost CA$324 before fees. Half of listings charge between CA$170 and CA$325, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Cobourg, 5% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. A low share doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Cobourg Airbnb grossed CA$30,065 in the 12 months to October 2026, 5% below the Ontario average of CA$31,670. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, CA$20,655 a year (about CA$1,720 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$2,790 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
August usually pays best, averaging CA$6,470 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Cobourg listing was open to book earned CA$121 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$222 or more.
Cobourg stays were booked 65 days (about two months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
The average Cobourg Airbnb stay lasted 4.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 22 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Cobourg Airbnbs 4.77 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Downtown Cobourg, Cobourg Beach and Historic Old Town draw the most short-term rental interest in Cobourg. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 59 active Airbnb listings in Cobourg as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Port Hope, 12 km away.
In Cobourg, more than eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is CA$99, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to CA$217, so the median is the better guide.
All of Canada had 19.9 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. AirROI estimates 1,280 Airbnb stays in Cobourg, ON in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Ontario tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 59 active Airbnb listings in Cobourg from November 2025 to October 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 November 2025 to October 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.