Panoramic Poraiti Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- NZ$119,401
- Occupancy
- 65.8%
- Daily rate
- NZ$504
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Napier City, New Zealand Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Napier City brought in NZ$24,636 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 42% less than the national average of NZ$42,546.
The short answer
Napier City Airbnb Market at a Glance
Bookings in Napier City trail the national average, at prices about 9% lower. Listings averaged NZ$322 a night and were booked on 38% of available nights, against NZ$355 and 44% for the national average.
Timing matters: in November, the best month, the average listing earned about 4.2 times as much as in June, the slowest.
AirROI tracked 50 active listings in Napier City.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Napier City?
Gross bookings per Napier City listing averaged NZ$24,636 over the 12 months to October 2026 (New Zealand average: NZ$42,546), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Napier City listing brought in NZ$7,660 in November, its best month, and NZ$1,830 in June, its slowest. 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 4.6 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn NZ$7,870+ a month, about 3.2 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn NZ$5,670 or more, roughly NZ$3,200 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about NZ$2,450 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn NZ$1,210 or less, about half of the median.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
November earned about 4.2 times what June did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
Monthly average NZ$7,660 NZ$1,830
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, NZ$3,820.
Napier City Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
November 2025 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in December 2025.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | NZ$4,198 | 44.1% | NZ$349 | NZ$135 | 31 days | 1.3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | NZ$7,657 | 68.3% | NZ$349 | NZ$255 | 48 days | 1.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | NZ$5,314 | 49.0% | NZ$349 | NZ$171 | 12 days | 6.3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | NZ$5,383 | 49.4% | NZ$342 | NZ$174 | 28 days | 3.6 nights |
| Feb 2026 | NZ$3,811 | 42.6% | NZ$342 | NZ$136 | 50 days | 3.5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | NZ$4,545 | 47.2% | NZ$338 | NZ$147 | 25 days | 4.6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | NZ$4,072 | 39.3% | NZ$341 | NZ$136 | 32 days | 4.5 nights |
| May 2026 | NZ$2,512 | 23.8% | NZ$336 | NZ$81 | 54 days | 3.6 nights |
| Jun 2026 | NZ$1,827 | 21.2% | NZ$302 | NZ$61 | 37 days | 4.3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | NZ$1,991 | 26.0% | NZ$298 | NZ$64 | 48 days | 3.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | NZ$2,241 | 31.5% | NZ$299 | NZ$72 | 29 days | 4.6 nights |
| Sep 2026 | NZ$2,320 | 33.2% | NZ$293 | NZ$77 | 31 days | 3.4 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 Napier City address, run it through the short-term rental calculator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Napier City Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Napier City Airbnb took in NZ$24,636 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about NZ$1,390 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 NZ$3,270 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the NZ$1,700 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about NZ$1,530 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about NZ$1,200 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.
Napier City Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | NZ$22,936 | NZ$53,160 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay7% of Napier City bookings | NZ$1,700 | NZ$3,950 |
| Gross bookings | NZ$24,636 | NZ$57,110 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 86% of Napier City listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −NZ$3,390 | −NZ$7,850 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; NZ$0 if you clean yourself | −NZ$1,700 | −NZ$3,950 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −NZ$1,230 | −NZ$2,860 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −NZ$490 | −NZ$1,140 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −NZ$740 | −NZ$1,710 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −NZ$250 | −NZ$250 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −NZ$120 | −NZ$120 |
| ManagementNZ$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | NZ$0 | NZ$0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | NZ$0 | NZ$0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | NZ$0 | NZ$0 |
| Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −NZ$7,920 | −NZ$17,880 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | NZ$16,716about NZ$1,390 a month | NZ$39,230about NZ$3,270 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Napier City Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Napier City'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 Napier City 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 Napier City's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Napier City listings are booked on 58% or more of their nights, against 35% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of NZ$270 adds about NZ$2,710 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge NZ$405 a night or more, against a median of NZ$270. 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 NZ$2,290 a year.
- Open for the busy months. November brought the average listing about NZ$7,660, against NZ$1,830 in June, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Napier City listings average 4.82 stars, and 44% 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 NZ$4,760 a month, against NZ$2,050 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Napier City?
Napier City listings were booked on 38% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points below the New Zealand average (44%). Occupancy swings from 21% in June to 68% in November.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about four times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 71%+ of open nights, 36 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 58% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 35% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 18% or less, under two nights a week.
November was the busiest month in Napier City, June the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
Monthly average 40% 68% 21%
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Napier City?
The average nightly rate in Napier City, known as ADR (average daily rate), was NZ$322 over the past year, about 9% below the New Zealand average of NZ$355. Rates peak in October and December at about NZ$350 and bottom out in July and September at about NZ$295.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about three times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge NZ$545+ a night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge NZ$405 or more, about NZ$140 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about NZ$270 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge NZ$180 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
December rates ran 19% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
Monthly average NZ$349 NZ$293
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, NZ$328.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Napier City?
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 Napier City it averaged NZ$125 over the past year, from about NZ$61 in June to about NZ$255 in November.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn NZ$245+ per open night, about 2.4 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn NZ$158 or more, about NZ$55 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about NZ$102 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn NZ$56 or less, about 55% of the median.
November RevPAR was about 4.2 times June's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
Monthly average NZ$255 NZ$61
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, NZ$126.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Napier City
Napier City has two high seasons, March and October–January, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from May to September. A listing earns about 2.4 times as much a month in December through February as in June through August.
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonOctober–January | NZ$5,640 | 53% | NZ$347 |
| High seasonMarch | NZ$4,550 | 47% | NZ$338 |
| Shoulder seasonFebruary, April | NZ$3,940 | 41% | NZ$342 |
| Low seasonMay–September | NZ$2,180 | 27% | NZ$305 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Napier City?
Guests book Napier City stays 32 days ahead on average (about five weeks). May stays are booked furthest out, about 54 days ahead, and December stays closest to arrival, about 12 days. A typical May booking is made in late March.
May stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2025 to September 2026
Monthly average 35 days 54 days 12 days
The 12-month figure of 32 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Napier City
None of the 50 active listings in Napier City 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 Napier City.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Napier City
AirROI's area guide picks eight Napier City neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Marine Parade, Ahuriri and Taradale. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Parade | A beautiful beachfront area known for its scenic views and parklands. Popular with families and tourists seeking leisure activities and close proximity to cafes and attractions. | Napier Beach, Sunken Gardens, National Aquarium of New Zealand, Napier Botanical Gardens, Marine Parade Playground |
| Ahuriri | A charming seaside suburb with a vibrant café culture and stunning waterfront views. Loved by both locals and tourists for its relaxed atmosphere and easy access to the beach. | Ahuriri Estuary, Marine Parade, Ocean Spa, Hawke's Bay Cycle Trails, Ahuriri Waterfront |
| Taradale | A suburban area known for its family-friendly environment and close-knit community feel. Ideal for families and groups visiting Napier, with great amenities and parks. | Taradale shops, Anderson Park, Puketapu Walk, Napier City Golf Club, Ballinger Park |
| Central Napier | The bustling heart of Napier with a variety of shops, restaurants, and art deco buildings. Great for travelers wanting to explore local culture and history. | Napier Art Deco Centre, MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier City Council, Clark Rhodes Gallery, The Dome |
| Bay View | A quiet coastal area offering a relaxed atmosphere and beautiful beach access. Perfect for those looking for a peaceful retreat close to both Napier and Hastings. | Bay View Beach, The Mission Estate Winery, Shaw Scenic Reserve, Boat launching facilities, Cycling trails |
| Poraiti | A growing residential area on the outskirts of Napier, offering stunning views and a connection to nature. Attractive for those looking for a suburban feel while still being close to the city. | Poraiti Hill, Bird watching in the area, Mountain biking trails, Scenic walks, Close proximity to Napier |
| Westshore | A picturesque area with easy beach access and a relaxed vibe. Attracts families and beachgoers, making it a great spot for vacation rentals. | Westshore Beach, Ahuriri Estuary, Hawke's Bay Cycling Track, Westshore Wake Park, Local eateries and cafes |
| Taradale Park | A recreational hub suited for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Offers diverse activities and is conveniently located near local amenities. | Taradale Park, Adventure playground, Fitness trails, Sports facilities, Local events and markets |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Napier City Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Entire homes make up 84% of listings in Napier City, alongside 8 private-room listings (16%). Houses are the most common property type at 60%, about 3.3 times the share of apartments and condos (18%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Napier City Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 84%
- Private room 16%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 84.0% | 42 |
| Private room | 16.0% | 8 |
Listings by property type
Napier City Airbnb listings by property type
- House 60%
- Apartment/Condo 18%
- Hotel/Boutique 14%
- Others 4%
- Cabin/Outdoor 4%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 60.0% | 30 |
| Apartment/Condo | 18.0% | 9 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 14.0% | 7 |
| Others | 4.0% | 2 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 4.0% | 2 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Napier City Have?
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Napier City (45% of entire homes), and 36% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 42 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Napier City entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
2%
17%
45%
17%
17%
2%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2.4% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 16.7% | 7 |
| 2 bedrooms | 45.2% | 19 |
| 3 bedrooms | 16.7% | 7 |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.7% | 7 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% | 1 |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Napier City Sleep?
The most common capacity in Napier City is four guests (38% of listings), and 36% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 42 listings with a guest capacity on file (84% of the market).
Napier City listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
17%
2%
38%
7%
19%
2%
14%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 16.7% | 7 |
| 3 guests | 2.4% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 38.1% | 16 |
| 5 guests | 7.1% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 19.0% | 8 |
| 7 guests | 2.4% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 14.3% | 6 |
How Napier City Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Napier City hosts set up an average of 2.6 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 44% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 26
- Beds per listing
- 2.6
- Show exact location
- 44%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Napier City Offer?
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Napier City: 88% of listings offer it, and 86% have a washer.
Share of Napier City listings with each common amenity
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Napier City?
Most Napier City guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 33% of those who left reviews live outside New Zealand, led by visitors from Australia and the United Kingdom. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 54%, followed by French and German.
67% of Napier City guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 67%
- International 33%
Where Napier City guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 15.8% |
| Wellington | 15.6% |
| Waikato | 3.4% |
| Gisborne | 2.6% |
| Tauranga | 2.6% |
Where Napier City guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 66.5% |
| Australia | 9.5% |
| United Kingdom | 9.3% |
| United States | 3.2% |
| Canada | 2.2% |
Languages spoken by Napier City guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 54.1% |
| French | 6.3% |
| German | 5.9% |
| Chinese | 5.4% |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Napier City?
Napier City Airbnbs average 4.82 stars, and 44% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.78.
Check-in scores highest in Napier City; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.83 |
| Cleanliness | 4.81 |
| Communication | 4.88 |
| Location | 4.83 |
| Check-in | 4.90 |
| Value | 4.78 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Napier City: Stays, Rules and Fees
Nearly all Napier City listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 4% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 50% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Napier City listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 66%
- 181-270 days 30%
- 91-180 days 4%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 66.0% | 33 |
| 181-270 days | 30.0% | 15 |
| 91-180 days | 4.0% | 2 |
Days a year Napier City listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 181-270 days 4%
- 91-180 days 32%
- 31-90 days 50%
- 1-30 days 14%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 4.0% | 2 |
| 91-180 days | 32.0% | 16 |
| 31-90 days | 50.0% | 25 |
| 1-30 days | 14.0% | 7 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Napier City?
The average Napier City booking lasts 4.3 nights, longest in December and shortest in October. Listings took about 20 bookings each over the year. More than half of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Napier City
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 3.7 nights 6.3 nights 1.3 nights
Napier City Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
About nine in ten listings in Napier City accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Napier City listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Napier City?
Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Napier City, used by 46% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about three-quarters of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 18% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Napier City listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Napier City?
About seven in ten Napier City listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about NZ$69. Spread over the average stay of 4.3 nights, that adds roughly NZ$16 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 7% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- NZ$69
- Average cleaning fee
- NZ$89
- Listings charging a fee
- 70.0%
- Share of gross revenue
- 6.9%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Napier City
The top-grossing Airbnb in Napier City, a four-bedroom home, took in NZ$119,000 over the past year, about 4.8 times the city's average of NZ$24,600.
Panoramic Poraiti Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00 
Mission View Resort Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- NZ$86,311
- Occupancy
- 34.1%
- Daily rate
- NZ$1,368
Walk to wineries - Modern retreat Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.70 - Revenue
- NZ$56,725
- Occupancy
- 56.6%
- Daily rate
- NZ$325
Beautiful, Modernised Villa Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- NZ$52,595
- Occupancy
- 44.7%
- Daily rate
- NZ$539
Executive Beachfront Napier Entire home · 4 bedrooms - Revenue
- NZ$49,971
- Occupancy
- 55.5%
- Daily rate
- NZ$514
Minutes from Mission Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.56 - Revenue
- NZ$45,999
- Occupancy
- 41.6%
- Daily rate
- NZ$361
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Napier City?
Only 4% of Napier City listings are classed as professionally managed, though 30% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run half of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 86% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 50.0%
- Professional management
- 4.0%
- Cohosted listings
- 30.0%
- Instant Book enabled
- 50.0%
- Simplified Pricing
- 86.0%
Nearby markets
Napier City vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
AirROI also tracks listings in this area under another name: Napier (463 active listings) has its own page and is left out of the comparison below.
Of the four nearby markets in the table, all within 36 km, Havelock North (19 km away) earned the most per listing, about 55% more than Napier City.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haumoana 14 km | 41 | NZ$30,033 | NZ$365 | 34% |
| Hastings 17 km | 175 | NZ$28,972 | NZ$323 | 37% |
| Havelock North 19 km | 227 | NZ$38,088 | NZ$404 | 40% |
| Waimārama 36 km | 47 | NZ$35,103 | NZ$635 | 27% |
Markets Similar to Napier City
Markets elsewhere in New Zealand with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Napier City:
- Franklin Airbnb data New Zealand · NZ$310/night · 38.1%
- Methven Airbnb data New Zealand · NZ$323/night · 40.5%
- Tauranga Airbnb data New Zealand · NZ$355/night · 38.3%
- Hibiscus and Bays Airbnb data New Zealand · NZ$297/night · 39.2%
- Paraparaumu Airbnb data New Zealand · NZ$298/night · 39.3%
- Raglan Airbnb data New Zealand · NZ$346/night · 39.9%
FAQ
Napier City Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Napier City?
An active Napier City Airbnb grossed NZ$24,636 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 50 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in NZ$5,670 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Napier City?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Napier City listings earn between NZ$1,210 and NZ$5,670 in a typical month, and the top tenth NZ$7,870 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Napier City?
Listings in Napier City were booked on 38% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 44% for the national average. November was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Napier City?
The average booked night in Napier City cost NZ$322 before fees. Half of listings charge between NZ$180 and NZ$405, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Napier City?
None of the active Napier City 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 Napier City?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Napier City Airbnb grossed NZ$24,636 in the 12 months to October 2026, 42% below the national average of NZ$42,546. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, NZ$16,716 a year (about NZ$1,390 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 NZ$3,270 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Napier City?
November paid best over the past year, at NZ$7,660 per active listing, and June paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Napier City?
Each night a Napier City listing was open to book earned NZ$125 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 NZ$245 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Napier City?
Napier City stays were booked 32 days (about five weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Napier City?
The average Napier City Airbnb stay lasted 4.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 20 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Napier City rated?
Guests rate Napier City Airbnbs 4.82 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Napier City?
Marine Parade, Ahuriri and Taradale draw the most short-term rental interest in Napier City. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Napier City?
AirROI counted 50 active Airbnb listings in Napier City as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Haumoana, 14 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Napier City?
In Napier City, about seven in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about NZ$69.
How many tourists visit Napier City, New Zealand?
All of New Zealand had 3.2 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. AirROI estimates 989 Airbnb stays in Napier City, New Zealand in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See New Zealand tourism statistics.
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About This Data
Figures on this page cover 50 active Airbnb listings in Napier City 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 New Zealand dollars at NZ$1.72 per US$, 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.
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