Laxá Lodge Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.96 - Revenue
- kr 36.1M
- Occupancy
- 41.8%
- Daily rate
- kr 222,834
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Hella brought in kr 7,601,622 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 54% more than the national average of kr 4,950,477.
The short answer
Both rates and bookings run ahead of the national average. Listings averaged kr 49,754 a night and were booked on 51% of available nights, against kr 40,900 and 46% for the national average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about three times as much as in January, usually the slowest.
AirROI tracked 141 active listings in Hella. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 13% while the number of active listings grew 21%.
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Gross bookings per Hella listing averaged kr 7,601,622 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Iceland average: kr 4,950,477), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Hella listing brings in kr 1,310,000 in July, its best month, and kr 449,000 in January, its slowest. August runs within 2% of July, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 40% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least three times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
July earns about three times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, kr 745,000. 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.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | kr 777,427 | 54.1% | kr 46,183 | kr 25,078 | 80 days | 3.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | kr 512,273 | 36.2% | kr 44,217 | kr 17,076 | 80 days | 3.1 nights |
| Dec 2025 | kr 555,503 | 33.4% | kr 45,286 | kr 17,919 | 64 days | 3.2 nights |
| Jan 2026 | kr 456,628 | 30.5% | kr 43,581 | kr 14,730 | 60 days | 2.8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | kr 560,167 | 41.7% | kr 43,539 | kr 20,006 | 64 days | 3.1 nights |
| Mar 2026 | kr 620,572 | 43.0% | kr 44,128 | kr 20,018 | 67 days | 2.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | kr 557,258 | 39.7% | kr 44,420 | kr 18,575 | 78 days | 2.8 nights |
| May 2026 | kr 644,986 | 46.0% | kr 45,859 | kr 20,806 | 73 days | 3.3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | kr 1,000,737 | 58.2% | kr 53,964 | kr 33,358 | 92 days | 3.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | kr 1,413,599 | 73.8% | kr 55,847 | kr 45,600 | 110 days | 3.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | kr 1,383,122 | 75.0% | kr 59,024 | kr 44,617 | 125 days | 2.6 nights |
| Sep 2026 | kr 1,110,352 | 69.6% | kr 53,235 | kr 37,012 | 84 days | 2.8 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 Hella address, run it through the Airbnb estimator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Hella Airbnb took in kr 7,601,622 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about kr 430,000 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 kr 747,000 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the kr 427,000 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about kr 465,000 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about kr 370,000 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 | kr 7,174,622 | kr 12,353,000 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay6% of Hella bookings | kr 427,000 | kr 736,000 |
| Gross bookings | kr 7,601,622 | kr 13,089,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 96% of Hella listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −kr 1,145,000 | −kr 1,971,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; kr 0 if you clean yourself | −kr 427,000 | −kr 736,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −kr 380,000 | −kr 654,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −kr 152,000 | −kr 262,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −kr 228,000 | −kr 393,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −kr 76,000 | −kr 76,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −kr 38,000 | −kr 38,000 |
| Managementkr 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | kr 0 | kr 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | kr 0 | kr 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | kr 0 | kr 0 |
| Total running costsAbout 27% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −kr 2,446,000 | −kr 4,130,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | kr 5,155,622about kr 430,000 a month | kr 8,959,000about kr 747,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Hella'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 Hella 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 kr 1,091,000 a month, against kr 633,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
Hella listings were booked on 51% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points above the Iceland average (46%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 31% in January to 75% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 2.7 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Hella, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Hella, known as ADR (average daily rate), was kr 49,754 over the past year, about 22% above the Iceland average of kr 40,900. In a typical year, rates peak in August at about kr 54,500 and bottom out in November at about kr 39,200.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.3 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 39% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, kr 45,500. The 12-month ADR of kr 49,754 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 Hella it averaged kr 27,000 over the past year, from about kr 14,500 in a typical January to about kr 42,200 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about three times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, kr 24,400. The 12-month RevPAR of kr 27,000 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Hella 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 2.3 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Hella
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, kr 745,000.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | kr 449,000 |
| February | Low season | kr 527,000 |
| March | Low season | kr 605,000 |
| April | Low season | kr 521,000 |
| May | Low season | kr 563,000 |
| June | High season | kr 934,000 |
| July | High season | kr 1,310,000 |
| August | High season | kr 1,280,000 |
| September | High season | kr 990,000 |
| October | Shoulder season | kr 722,000 |
| November | Low season | kr 477,000 |
| December | Low season | kr 560,000 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–September | kr 1,130,000 | 68% | kr 52,290 |
| Shoulder seasonOctober | kr 722,000 | 56% | kr 40,747 |
| Low seasonNovember–May | kr 529,000 | 39% | kr 42,260 |
Guests book Hella stays 81 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. August stays are booked furthest out, about 117 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 55 days. A typical August booking is made in mid-April.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
Permits
15% of the 141 active listings in Hella 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 Hella.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Hella neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Þingvellir National Park, Geysir Geothermal Area and Gullfoss Waterfall. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Þingvellir National Park | A UNESCO World Heritage site known for its stunning geological features and historical significance. Popular for tourists seeking nature, hiking, and photography opportunities. | Öxarárfoss Waterfall, Silfra Fissure, Þingvallavatn Lake, Almannagjá Gorge, Visitor Center |
| Geysir Geothermal Area | Famous for its hot springs and geysers, including the Strokkur geyser that erupts every few minutes. Great for travelers interested in geothermal activity and natural wonders. | Strokkur Geyser, Great Geysir, Haukadalur Valley, Hot Springs, Geysir Center |
| Gullfoss Waterfall | A breathtaking waterfall along the Golden Circle route, known for its powerful cascades and stunning scenery. A must-see for nature lovers and photographers. | Gullfoss Viewpoint, Walking Trails, Visitor Center, Golden Circle |
| Seljalandsfoss | A unique waterfall that visitors can walk behind. It offers stunning views and is a favorite stop on the South Coast of Iceland. | Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Walking Path, Nearby Gljúfrabúi Waterfall |
| Skógafoss | One of Iceland's largest waterfalls, known for its impressive height and stunning rainbows on sunny days. A popular spot for photography and hiking. | Skógafoss Waterfall, Skógar Museum, Hiking Trails |
| Vik and Reynisfjara | The charming village of Vik is famous for its black sand beaches and dramatic sea stacks. Ideal for visitors wanting to experience Iceland's unique coastline. | Reynisfjara Beach, Dyrhólaey, Vik i Myrdal Church, Black Sand Beach |
| Landmannalaugar | Renowned for its colorful rhyolite mountains and hot springs, Landmannalaugar is a hiker's paradise. Perfect for adventurous travelers looking to explore Iceland's highlands. | Laugavegur Trail, Hot Springs, Colorful Mountains, Hiking Trails |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 83% of listings in Hella, alongside 19 private-room listings (13%). Houses are the most common property type at 48%, about 1.9 times the share of cabins and other outdoor stays (26%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Hella Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 83.0% | 117 |
| Private room | 13.5% | 19 |
| Hotel room | 3.5% | 5 |
Listings by property type
Hella Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 47.5% | 67 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 25.5% | 36 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 14.9% | 21 |
| Apartment/Condo | 7.8% | 11 |
| Unique stay | 2.1% | 3 |
| Others | 2.1% | 3 |
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Hella (49% of entire homes), followed by two-bedroom homes (20%). Shares are of the 113 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Hella 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 | 3.5% | 4 |
| 1 bedroom | 48.7% | 55 |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.4% | 23 |
| 3 bedrooms | 16.8% | 19 |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.1% | 8 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% | 4 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Hella earned kr 5,160,000 over the past year, against kr 8,020,000 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 55 | kr 5,160,000 | kr 7,760,000 | kr 42,955 | 56% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23 | kr 7,300,000 | kr 8,370,000 | kr 50,389 | 52% |
| 3 bedrooms | 19 | kr 8,020,000 | kr 8,580,000 | kr 65,179 | 58% |
Most Hella listings are sized for couples and small families: 65% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 7% take eight or more. Shares are of the 126 listings with a guest capacity on file (89% of the market).
Hella 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 | 38.1% | 48 |
| 3 guests | 7.1% | 9 |
| 4 guests | 19.8% | 25 |
| 5 guests | 5.6% | 7 |
| 6 guests | 19.0% | 24 |
| 7 guests | 3.2% | 4 |
| 8+ guests | 7.1% | 9 |
Hella hosts set up an average of 2.9 beds per listing. Only 38% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Hot tubs are common in Hella: 42% of listings have one, and 99% offer free parking on site. Air conditioning is the exception rather than the rule: only 21% of listings have it.
Share of Hella listings with each common amenity
Listings in Hella with a sauna earned about twice as much a year, on average, as those without: kr 13,400,000 against kr 6,350,000. Listings with a sound system show about the same gap. The gap is smaller for a dedicated workspace (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 Hella 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | 18% | kr 13,400,000 | kr 6,350,000 | +111% |
| Sound system | 16% | kr 13,000,000 | kr 6,540,000 | +100% |
| Dedicated workspace | 17% | kr 11,500,000 | kr 6,800,000 | +70% |
| River view | 12% | kr 11,500,000 | kr 7,070,000 | +63% |
| Air conditioning | 21% | kr 10,600,000 | kr 6,790,000 | +56% |
| Hot tub | 42% | kr 9,180,000 | kr 6,460,000 | +42% |
| BBQ grill | 26% | kr 9,450,000 | kr 6,970,000 | +36% |
| Outdoor playground | 8% | kr 9,550,000 | kr 7,440,000 | +28% |
| Single level home | 28% | kr 8,810,000 | kr 7,120,000 | +24% |
| Patio or balcony | 63% | kr 8,020,000 | kr 6,890,000 | +16% |
Guests
Hella runs on foreign visitors: 100% of guests who left reviews live outside Iceland. The United States leads with 45% of reviewers, ahead of Germany at 8%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 52%, followed by French and German.
100% of Hella guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Hella guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| New York | 4.4% |
| London | 2.0% |
| Toronto | 1.7% |
| Washington | 1.1% |
| Paris | 1.1% |
Where Hella guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 44.7% |
| Germany | 7.6% |
| Canada | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | 6.8% |
| France | 5.9% |
Languages spoken by Hella guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 51.6% |
| French | 10.1% |
| German | 8.5% |
| Spanish | 8.1% |
| Chinese | 4.4% |
Hella Airbnbs average 4.88 stars, and 64% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.76, against 4.91 for host communication. Listings here carry long review histories, about 118 reviews each on average.
Communication scores highest in Hella; 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 | 4.87 |
| Communication | 4.91 |
| Location | 4.85 |
| Check-in | 4.90 |
| Value | 4.76 |
Booking patterns
About seven in ten Hella 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 45% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Hella listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 27.0% | 38 |
| 181-270 days | 44.0% | 62 |
| 91-180 days | 23.4% | 33 |
| 31-90 days | 5.7% | 8 |
Days a year Hella listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 7.1% | 10 |
| 181-270 days | 22.7% | 32 |
| 91-180 days | 44.7% | 63 |
| 31-90 days | 17.7% | 25 |
| 1-30 days | 7.8% | 11 |
The average Hella booking lasts 3.3 nights, longest in May and shortest in March. Listings took about 31 bookings each over the year, some 4,350 in all. Check-in is split almost evenly between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Hella
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly eight in ten listings in Hella accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Hella listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Hella, used by 38% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: nearly two-thirds of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 34% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Hella listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
44% of Hella listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about kr 11,095. Spread over the average stay of 3.3 nights, that adds roughly kr 3,320 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 6% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Hella, a five-bedroom home, took in kr 36,100,000 over the past year, about 4.7 times the city's average of kr 7,600,000. Three of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
Laxá Lodge Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Modern Glass Cottage (Blár) with Private Hot Tub Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.97
AURA Retreat Iceland - ROK Cabin Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 5.00
Grænn Glass Cottage w/ Hot Tub & Lava Field Views Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.98
MagmaCabin - The Treehouse, The Nest & The Classic Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Rustic Luxury by the Riverside - Amazing scenery Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.96 Ingibjörg is the top-grossing host in Hella, with kr 86.9 million in bookings across 7 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 23% of the market's 141 listings.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingibjörg | 7 | kr 86,932,297 | kr 12,418,900 | 4.94/5 | |
| Ari | 4 | kr 74,310,540 | kr 18,577,635 | 4.96/5 | |
| Árni Freyr | 5 | kr 49,261,306 | kr 9,852,261 | 4.61/5 | |
| 4 | Anna | 2 | kr 45,626,913 | kr 22,813,456 | 4.97/5 |
| 5 | Margretarhof | 4 | kr 43,190,629 | kr 10,797,657 | 4.88/5 |
| 6 | Jakob | 1 | kr 36,067,183 | kr 36,067,183 | 4.96/5 |
| 7 | Rose | 2 | kr 35,938,361 | kr 17,969,180 | 4.97/5 |
| 8 | Afternoon Cottages | 4 | kr 35,545,853 | kr 8,886,463 | 4.92/5 |
| 9 | Jónas | 2 | kr 33,734,943 | kr 16,867,472 | 4.96/5 |
| 10 | Hilmar | 2 | kr 32,635,330 | kr 16,317,665 | 4.98/5 |
Only 6% of Hella listings are classed as professionally managed. 72% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 96% of listings.
Nearby markets
Hella earns about as much per listing as Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur, the top earner of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 44 km.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flúðir 24 km | 37 | kr 5,330,904 | kr 33,952 | 49% |
| Selfoss 27 km | 316 | kr 6,095,332 | kr 44,563 | 49% |
| Hvolsvöllur 29 km | 186 | kr 6,334,856 | kr 39,863 | 50% |
| Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur 31 km | 38 | kr 7,756,340 | kr 60,431 | 47% |
| Bláskógabyggð 40 km | 40 | kr 5,605,561 | kr 47,661 | 49% |
| Laugarvatn 40 km | 69 | kr 5,190,494 | kr 41,184 | 45% |
| Hveragerðisbær 43 km | 43 | kr 5,317,097 | kr 43,220 | 42% |
| Reykholt 44 km | 47 | kr 6,266,808 | kr 46,019 | 47% |
FAQ
An active Hella Airbnb grossed kr 7,601,622 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 141 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in kr 1,050,000 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Hella listings earn between kr 350,000 and kr 1,050,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth kr 1,620,000 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 Hella were booked on 51% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 46% for the national average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Hella cost kr 49,754 before fees. Half of listings charge between kr 27,300 and kr 56,700, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Hella, 15% 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 Hella Airbnb grossed kr 7,601,622 in the 12 months to October 2026, 54% above the national average of kr 4,950,477. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, kr 5,155,622 a year (about kr 430,000 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 kr 747,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
July usually pays best, averaging kr 1,310,000 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 Hella listing was open to book earned kr 27,000 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 kr 52,700 or more.
Hella stays were booked 81 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 Hella Airbnb stay lasted 3.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 31 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Hella Airbnbs 4.88 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Þingvellir National Park, Geysir Geothermal Area and Gullfoss Waterfall draw the most short-term rental interest in Hella. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 141 active Airbnb listings in Hella as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Flúðir, 24 km away.
In Hella, 44% of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about kr 11,095.
All of Iceland had 2,297,121 international arrivals in 2025, the Icelandic Tourist Board (Ferðamálastofa) reports. AirROI estimates 4,346 Airbnb stays in Hella, Iceland in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Iceland tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 141 active Airbnb listings in Hella 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 Icelandic krónur at kr 123 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.