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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand (2026)
Palmerston North is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Manawatū-Whanganui in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 8 markets. Its listings averaged NZ$25,500 in revenue over the 12 months to October 2026 and were booked on 42% of nights. It leads on the blend rather than on any one measure, placing 1st of 8 for occupancy, 1st of 8 for year-round demand and 2nd of 6 for revenue growth. Palmerston North City and National Park come next.
- Markets tracked
- 12
- Active Airbnb listings
- 1,000
- Avg. revenue per listing
- NZ$24,200
- Occupancy rate
- 35%
- Avg. nightly rate
- NZ$270
- Revenue change, typical market
- +2%
The short answer
Manawatū-Whanganui Airbnb Market at a Glance
Across Manawatū-Whanganui, the 1,000 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged NZ$24,200 over the same period. They were booked on 35% of nights at about NZ$270 a night; the ranking covers the 8 markets with at least 30 active listings.
The ranking weighs revenue per listing most, then occupancy and market size, then how evenly income spreads across the year and how it changed on the year. It reflects rental performance, not purchase prices or local short-term rental rules. How the ranking works.
Where the top 8 Airbnb markets in Manawatū-Whanganui are
Each dot is one of the 12 markets AirROI tracks in Manawatū-Whanganui, sized by active listings and coloured by average revenue per listing. Select a number to jump to its profile.
Money figures on this page are in New Zealand dollars, converted from US dollars at NZ$1.72 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026.
Top 8
The Top 8 Airbnb Markets in Manawatū-Whanganui
Each profile draws on the market's full AirROI report: how it earns, when in the year, who books and what sells. Monthly figures are averages per listing active in that month, so twelve of them add up to more than the annual average, which also counts listings that operated for only part of the year.
| # | Market | Avg. revenue | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Palmerston North High occupancy · Year-round demand | NZ$25,500 | 42% | |
 Palmerston North City High earnings · High occupancy | NZ$27,600 | 42% | |
 National Park High earnings | NZ$26,300 | 34% | |
| 4 |  Whanganui Large market · High occupancy | NZ$22,800 | 39% |
| 5 |  Ohakune Large market · Growing revenue | NZ$24,100 | 28% |
| 6 |  Feilding Year-round demand · Growing revenue | NZ$20,400 | 36% |
| 7 |  Foxton Beach | NZ$20,200 | 33% |
| 8 |  Rangataua | NZ$19,800 | 28% |
1. Palmerston North
Known for: High occupancy · Year-round demand
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Palmerston North - Avg. revenue
- NZ$25,500 +7% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 42%
- Nightly rate
- NZ$205
- Active listings
- 175
Where it places among the 8 ranked markets in Manawatū-Whanganui
- Revenue 3rd of 8
- Occupancy 1st of 8
- Market size 3rd of 8
- Year-round 1st of 8
- Growth 2nd of 6
- How it earns
- Palmerston North earns on volume. Rates run below the Manawatū-Whanganui average at about NZ$205 a night, but listings book 42% of nights. That adds up to NZ$25,500 per listing over the year, the third-highest of the 8 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about NZ$2,360 a month; the top quarter clear NZ$3,840 or more. Revenue per listing rose 7% over the year, the second-biggest gain in Manawatū-Whanganui, helped by nightly rates 17% higher.
- When it earns
- Income in Palmerston North is unusually even: April, the slowest month, still brings in about 80% of March's revenue.
- What sells
- Private rooms are a large part of supply (32% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who want income that holds up all year and would rather price for occupancy than for rate.
Revenue per listing by month
NZ$3,120 NZ$2,500- Median listing
- NZ$2,360/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- NZ$3,840+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 52 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 67%
2. Palmerston North City
Known for: High earnings · High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Palmerston North City - Avg. revenue
- NZ$27,600
- Occupancy
- 42%
- Nightly rate
- NZ$260
- Active listings
- 47
Where it places among the 8 ranked markets in Manawatū-Whanganui
- Revenue 1st of 8
- Occupancy 2nd of 8
- Market size 5th of 8
- Year-round 2nd of 8
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Palmerston North City fills more nights than most of Manawatū-Whanganui: 42% of them, the second-highest occupancy of the 8 ranked markets, at about NZ$260 a night. Listings averaged NZ$27,600 in revenue over the year, the highest of the 8 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about NZ$2,710, and the best quarter clear NZ$4,840. With 47 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Palmerston North City earns steadily through the year, from about NZ$2,730 per listing in April to NZ$4,200 in March.
- Who books
- Most guests are domestic (84%), and Australia and the United Kingdom send the most visitors from abroad.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 3 bedrooms (41% of entire homes), and houses make up 60% of supply.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who want income that holds up all year.
Revenue per listing by month
NZ$4,200 NZ$2,730- Median listing
- NZ$2,710/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- NZ$4,840+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 39 days
- Average stay
- 4 nights
- Most common home size
- 3 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 62%
3. National Park
Known for: High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in National Park - Avg. revenue
- NZ$26,300 −2% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 34%
- Nightly rate
- NZ$285
- Active listings
- 76
Where it places among the 8 ranked markets in Manawatū-Whanganui
- Revenue 2nd of 8
- Occupancy 5th of 8
- Market size 4th of 8
- Year-round 5th of 8
- Growth 4th of 6
- How it earns
- National Park is Manawatū-Whanganui's fourth-largest Airbnb market, with 76 active listings to price against. Listings averaged NZ$26,300 in revenue over the year, the second-highest of the 8 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about NZ$2,450 and a top-quarter listing NZ$3,790 or more. Its 76 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- National Park has two seasons, July–September and December–January. July is the strongest month at about NZ$4,220 per listing, and May the quietest at about NZ$2,090. Guests book early, about 75 days ahead against roughly 47 for the typical market in Manawatū-Whanganui, and stay about 2.6 nights.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (65%), led by visitors from the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.72 stars) trail the typical market in Manawatū-Whanganui (4.85), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
Revenue per listing by month
NZ$4,220 NZ$2,090- Median listing
- NZ$2,450/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- NZ$3,790+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 75 days
- Average stay
- 2.6 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 65%
- Most common home size
- 3 bedrooms
4. Whanganui
Known for: Large market · High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Whanganui - Avg. revenue
- NZ$22,800 −9% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 39%
- Nightly rate
- NZ$210
- Active listings
- 187
Where it places among the 8 ranked markets in Manawatū-Whanganui
- Revenue 5th of 8
- Occupancy 3rd of 8
- Market size 2nd of 8
- Year-round 4th of 8
- Growth 6th of 6
- How it earns
- Rates in Whanganui sit below the Manawatū-Whanganui average, at about NZ$210 a night, but listings are booked on 39% of nights. That adds up to NZ$22,800 per listing over the year, the fifth-highest of the 8 ranked markets. Its place at #4 rests on market size (2nd of 8) rather than on revenue per listing. A typical listing takes in about NZ$2,170 a month; the top quarter clear NZ$3,650 or more. Revenue per listing slipped 9% over the year even with rates 11% higher, as bookings softened.
- When it earns
- Demand in Whanganui holds up through the year: May, the slowest month, still brings in about 60% of January's revenue.
- What sells
- Smaller places set the market: only 35% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 51% in the typical market in Manawatū-Whanganui.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who would rather price for occupancy than for rate and want income that holds up all year.
Revenue per listing by month
NZ$3,600 NZ$2,170- Median listing
- NZ$2,170/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- NZ$3,650+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 45 days
- Average stay
- 4 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 65%
5. Ohakune
Known for: Large market · Growing revenue
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Ohakune - Avg. revenue
- NZ$24,100 +8% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 28%
- Nightly rate
- NZ$345
- Active listings
- 304
Where it places among the 8 ranked markets in Manawatū-Whanganui
- Revenue 4th of 8
- Occupancy 8th of 8
- Market size 1st of 8
- Year-round 7th of 8
- Growth 1st of 6
- How it earns
- Ohakune is Manawatū-Whanganui's largest Airbnb market, with 304 active listings to price against. Listings averaged NZ$24,100 in revenue over the year, the fourth-highest of the 8 ranked markets. Its place at #5 rests on market size (1st of 8) and revenue growth (1st of 6) rather than on revenue per listing. In a typical month the median listing brings in about NZ$2,290, and the best quarter clear NZ$3,980. Revenue per listing rose 8% over the year, the biggest gain in Manawatū-Whanganui on stronger bookings rather than higher rates.
- When it earns
- Ohakune's season runs from July to September, peaking in August at about NZ$4,660 per listing; May, the quietest month, brings in about NZ$1,970.
- What sells
- Big homes set the market: 66% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 51% in the typical market in Manawatū-Whanganui, and houses make up 82% of supply.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.79 stars) trail the typical market in Manawatū-Whanganui (4.85), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who want a large home for groups and families.
Revenue per listing by month
NZ$4,660 NZ$1,970- Median listing
- NZ$2,290/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- NZ$3,980+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 48 days
- Average stay
- 3 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 35%
- Most common home size
- 3 bedrooms
Areas in the full report: Whakapapa Village · Ohakune Town Centre · Raetihi
Full Ohakune Airbnb report6. Feilding
Known for: Year-round demand · Growing revenue
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Feilding - Avg. revenue
- NZ$20,400 +6% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 36%
- Nightly rate
- NZ$185
- Active listings
- 44
Where it places among the 8 ranked markets in Manawatū-Whanganui
- Revenue 6th of 8
- Occupancy 4th of 8
- Market size 6th of 8
- Year-round 3rd of 8
- Growth 3rd of 6
- How it earns
- Feilding is one of the steadier markets in Manawatū-Whanganui: August, its slowest month, still brings in about two-thirds of March's revenue. Average revenue per listing came to NZ$20,400, the sixth-highest of the 8 ranked markets. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about NZ$1,550 a month, while the top quarter clear NZ$3,000 and the top 10% NZ$4,550, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of Manawatū-Whanganui. Revenue per listing rose 6% over the year, the third-biggest gain in Manawatū-Whanganui, helped by nightly rates 25% higher, even as the number of listings grew 42%. With 44 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- What sells
- Private rooms are a large part of supply (32% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.
- Guest expectations
- Guests rate listings highly, 4.91 stars on average against 4.85 for the typical market in Manawatū-Whanganui, so reviews set a high bar.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who want income that holds up all year and prefer a smaller one- or two-bedroom place.
Revenue per listing by month
NZ$2,600 NZ$1,660- Median listing
- NZ$1,550/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- NZ$3,000+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 40 days
- Average stay
- 3 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 73%
7. Foxton Beach
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Foxton Beach - Avg. revenue
- NZ$20,200 −9% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 33%
- Nightly rate
- NZ$285
- Active listings
- 44
Where it places among the 8 ranked markets in Manawatū-Whanganui
- Revenue 7th of 8
- Occupancy 6th of 8
- Market size 6th of 8
- Year-round 8th of 8
- Growth 5th of 6
- How it earns
- Foxton Beach books 33% of nights at about NZ$285 a night, close to the typical market in Manawatū-Whanganui. That adds up to NZ$20,200 per listing over the year, the seventh-highest of the 8 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about NZ$2,180 and a top-quarter listing NZ$3,550 or more. Revenue per listing slipped 9% over the year as nightly rates eased 4%. Its 44 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Foxton Beach concentrates from December to April: January earns about NZ$4,710 per listing, about three times as much as August.
- What sells
- Big homes set the market: 70% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 51% in the typical market in Manawatū-Whanganui, and houses make up 89% of supply.
- Who books
- Guests are overwhelmingly domestic (85%); the most common home cities are Wellington, Auckland and Lower Hutt.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who can carry costs through a quiet August and want a large home for groups and families.
Revenue per listing by month
NZ$4,710 NZ$1,570- Median listing
- NZ$2,180/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- NZ$3,550+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 51 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 3 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 36%
8. Rangataua
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Rangataua - Avg. revenue
- NZ$19,800
- Occupancy
- 28%
- Nightly rate
- NZ$275
- Active listings
- 30
Where it places among the 8 ranked markets in Manawatū-Whanganui
- Revenue 8th of 8
- Occupancy 7th of 8
- Market size 8th of 8
- Year-round 6th of 8
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Rangataua listings charge about NZ$275 a night, close to the Manawatū-Whanganui average, and are booked on 28% of nights. Listings averaged NZ$19,800 in revenue over the year, the eighth-highest of the 8 ranked markets. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about NZ$1,880 a month, while the top quarter clear NZ$3,740 and the top 10% NZ$4,950, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of Manawatū-Whanganui. With 30 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- In Rangataua, the months from July to September earn above the yearly average, led by August at about NZ$3,920 per listing; May is the low point at about NZ$1,740. Stays are shorter than in most of Manawatū-Whanganui, about 2.5 nights, so listings turn over often; guests book about 41 days ahead.
- Who books
- More than four in ten guests (42%) travel from abroad, most often from Australia and the United Kingdom.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.77 stars) trail the typical market in Manawatū-Whanganui (4.85), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
Revenue per listing by month
NZ$3,920 NZ$1,740- Median listing
- NZ$1,880/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- NZ$3,740+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 41 days
- Average stay
- 2.5 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 42%
- Most common home size
- 3 bedrooms
Full ranking
How All 8 Ranked Markets in Manawatū-Whanganui Compare
The overall ranking with the five measures behind it. "Slow month" is a market's weakest month of revenue as a share of its best, so a higher figure means steadier income. Select a column heading to re-sort.
| Palmerston North High occupancy, year-round demand | NZ$25,537 | 42% | NZ$203 | 80% | +7% | 175 | |
| Palmerston North City High earnings, high occupancy | NZ$27,580 | 42% | NZ$261 | 65% | – | 47 | |
| National Park High earnings | NZ$26,324 | 34% | NZ$285 | 50% | −2% | 76 | |
| 4 | Whanganui Large market, high occupancy | NZ$22,794 | 39% | NZ$208 | 60% | −9% | 187 |
| 5 | Ohakune Large market, growing revenue | NZ$24,092 | 28% | NZ$343 | 42% | +8% | 304 |
| 6 | Feilding Year-round demand, growing revenue | NZ$20,419 | 36% | NZ$186 | 64% | +6% | 44 |
| 7 | Foxton Beach | NZ$20,211 | 33% | NZ$286 | 33% | −9% | 44 |
| 8 | Rangataua | NZ$19,800 | 28% | NZ$275 | 44% | – | 30 |
By measure
Manawatū-Whanganui Airbnb Markets Ranked by Revenue, Nightly Rate and Occupancy
The overall ranking balances five measures. These lists take one at a time, for buyers who care most about income, pricing power, bookings, a steady calendar, momentum or market size.
Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Manawatū-Whanganui
Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| National Park #3 overall | NZ$26,300 | |
| Palmerston North #1 overall | NZ$25,500 | |
| Ohakune #5 overall | NZ$24,100 | |
| 4 | Whanganui #4 overall | NZ$22,800 |
Most expensive Airbnb markets in Manawatū-Whanganui by nightly rate
Average rate per booked night. A high rate earns most where occupancy holds up too. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Nightly |
|---|---|---|
| Ohakune #5 overall | NZ$345 | |
| National Park #3 overall | NZ$285 | |
| Whanganui #4 overall | NZ$210 | |
| 4 | Palmerston North #1 overall | NZ$205 |
Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Manawatū-Whanganui
Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Palmerston North #1 overall | 42% | |
| Whanganui #4 overall | 39% | |
| National Park #3 overall | 34% | |
| 4 | Ohakune #5 overall | 28% |
Most year-round Airbnb markets in Manawatū-Whanganui
Revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month, so a higher figure means steadier income. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Slow month |
|---|---|---|
| Palmerston North #1 overall | 80% | |
| Whanganui #4 overall | 60% | |
| National Park #3 overall | 50% | |
| 4 | Ohakune #5 overall | 42% |
Largest Airbnb markets in Manawatū-Whanganui
Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.
| # | Market | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Ohakune #5 overall | 304 | |
| Whanganui #4 overall | 187 | |
| Palmerston North #1 overall | 175 | |
| 4 | National Park #3 overall | 76 |
| 5 | Palmerston North City #2 overall | 47 |
| 6 | Feilding #6 overall | 44 |
| 7 | Foxton Beach #7 overall | 44 |
| 8 | Rangataua #8 overall | 30 |
Seasonality
When Airbnbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Earn the Most
No single month dominates in Manawatū-Whanganui: March is the peak for 3 of the 8 ranked markets and January for 2. May is the most common slowest month, in 4 markets.
July earns about 1.6 times what May does
Average revenue per listing across the 8 ranked markets in Manawatū-Whanganui, by month
| Month | Avg. revenue per listing | Best month for | Highest-ranked examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | NZ$3,020 | 2 markets | Whanganui, Foxton Beach |
| February | NZ$2,600 | – | – |
| March | NZ$2,770 | 3 markets | Palmerston North, Palmerston North City, Feilding |
| April | NZ$2,440 | – | – |
| May | NZ$2,210 | – | – |
| June | NZ$2,600 | – | – |
| July | NZ$3,470 | 1 market | National Park |
| August | NZ$3,330 | 2 markets | Ohakune, Rangataua |
| September | NZ$3,230 | – | – |
| October | NZ$2,590 | – | – |
| November | NZ$2,390 | – | – |
| December | NZ$2,950 | – | – |
Average revenue is per listing across the ranked markets, the line in the chart above. "Best month for" counts the ranked markets whose own revenue peaks in that month.
Method
How the Ranking Works
The ranking covers the 8 markets in Manawatū-Whanganui with at least 30 active Airbnb listings and data through October 2026. Each market is compared with the others on five measures, and markets are ordered by a weighted blend of where they place on each:
- Revenue per listing (35%): average revenue an active listing earned over the past 12 months.
- Occupancy (20%): share of available nights that were booked.
- Market size (20%): active listings. Bigger markets offer more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers when you sell.
- Year-round demand (15%): revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month. The latest month is left out when its bookings look incomplete.
- Growth (10%): change in revenue per listing from the year before. Markets whose boundaries changed between years are scored in the middle.
Left out: 1 market whose data predates the latest refresh. The score measures how rentals perform. It does not include purchase prices, financing, operating costs or local short-term rental rules, which vary by address and should be checked before buying. Figures are in New Zealand dollars and match each market's own report; see the data methodology for how listings are tracked.
To check one property before buying, run its address and size through the Airbnb calculator for a revenue, occupancy and nightly-rate range from comparable listings.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in Manawatū-Whanganui
What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Palmerston North ranks first of the 8 markets in Manawatū-Whanganui in AirROI's ranking, with NZ$25,500 in average revenue per listing and 42% occupancy. Palmerston North City and National Park follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.
What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Manawatū-Whanganui?
By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 60 listings, National Park leads at NZ$26,300 a year, ahead of Palmerston North at NZ$25,500. Profit also depends on what a property costs to buy and run, which varies far more between markets than revenue does.
How much does an Airbnb make in Manawatū-Whanganui?
The average active listing in Manawatū-Whanganui earned NZ$24,200 over the 12 months to October 2026, at 35% occupancy. Across the ranked markets, the middle half averaged between NZ$20,200 and NZ$25,500 per listing. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.
What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in Manawatū-Whanganui?
The average listing in Manawatū-Whanganui was booked on 35% of available nights over the past 12 months. Half of the ranked markets fall between 28% and 39%, so a market above about 39% sits in the top quarter. Occupancy is only half the picture: a market with lower occupancy can still earn more if its nightly rates are higher.
Where is Airbnb demand highest in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Palmerston North has the highest occupancy, with 42% of available nights booked, followed by Whanganui at 39%. Its listings average about NZ$205 a night and NZ$25,500 a year.
Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Ohakune has the highest average nightly rate, about NZ$345, followed by National Park at NZ$285. Palmerston North is the least expensive, at about NZ$205. The average booked night in Manawatū-Whanganui costs about NZ$270.
What is the best month for Airbnb in Manawatū-Whanganui?
March is the highest-earning month for 3 of the 8 ranked markets, followed by January (2). May is the most common slowest month, in 4 of the 8 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.
Which Airbnb markets in Manawatū-Whanganui earn the most evenly through the year?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Palmerston North has the steadiest income: its slowest month, April, still earns about 80% of its best. Whanganui follows, at 60%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.
Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Ohakune, up 8% on the year before, and in Palmerston North, up 7%. A single strong year can reflect events or new supply, so it is worth checking a market's monthly trend before relying on it.
Is Airbnb still profitable in Manawatū-Whanganui in 2026?
Revenue per listing grew in 3 of the 6 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it rose 2%. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.
How many Airbnb listings are there in Manawatū-Whanganui?
AirROI tracked 1,000 active Airbnb listings in Manawatū-Whanganui over the 12 months to October 2026, across 12 markets. The largest ranked market is Ohakune, with 304 listings, followed by Whanganui with 187.
Directory
All 12 Airbnb Markets in Manawatū-Whanganui
Every Manawatū-Whanganui city with an AirROI Airbnb market report, A–Z, with its active listing count.
F
- Feilding 44 listings
- Foxton Beach 44 listings
N
- National Park 76 listings
O
- Ohakune 304 listings
P
- Palmerston North 175 listings
- Palmerston North City 47 listings
T
- Taumarunui 23 listings
W
- Waikawa Beach 19 listings
- Waitārere 28 listings
- Whanganui 187 listings