What Are the Best Places to Invest in Airbnb in Norway?

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-07-06

The short-term rental market in Norway spans 100 cities tracked in AirROI's 2026 dataset, ranging from mature urban markets with thousands of active listings to emerging destinations where early operators still have pricing leverage. Supply growth, regulation, and seasonal demand vary significantly across the region — making market selection one of the highest-leverage decisions an Airbnb investor can make.

This page ranks the best Airbnb markets in Norway across four dimensions: market depth (active listings), revenue, nightly rate (ADR), and occupancy rate. Oslo, Oslo leads by market size with 5,913 active listings and $1,143/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 33.7% with $1,154/month in average revenue and $206/night ADR. 100 of 100 markets carry a low regulation profile — a key consideration for investors evaluating compliance costs and time-to-market.

Rankings based on AirROI's analysis of 20,000,000+ short-term rental listings across revenue, ADR, occupancy, and regulation. See ranking methodology.

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Top Airbnb Markets in Norway by Active Listings

Active listing count is the most direct measure of a market's depth, maturity, and investor confidence. Cities with the most Airbnb listings in Norway attract the highest volume of travelers and offer the most reliable benchmarking data for pricing and revenue projections. Oslo, Oslo leads with 5,913 active short-term rental listings and $1,143/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Oslo, Oslo	5,913	$1,143	$173	40.3%	Low
2	Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark	3,128	$2,063	$269	47.7%	Low
3	Bergen, Vestland	2,234	$1,303	$190	44.6%	Low
4	Trondheim, Trøndelag	1,630	$906	$193	33.4%	Low
5	Stavanger, Rogaland	1,022	$917	$172	35.8%	Low
6	Kristiansand, Agder	854	$845	$210	37.0%	Low
7	Trysil, Innlandet	679	$2,102	$334	36.5%	Low
8	Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal	475	$990	$195	35.8%	Low
9	Hemsedal, Viken	410	$1,889	$344	32.5%	Low
10	Arendal, Agder	396	$699	$257	29.1%	Low
11	Voss, Vestland	348	$1,590	$265	34.0%	Low
12	Øyer, Innlandet	346	$2,241	$357	34.7%	Low
13	Vestvågøy, Nordland	346	$1,595	$211	40.5%	Low
14	Vinje, Vestfold og Telemark	329	$1,004	$208	27.5%	Low
15	Fredrikstad, Viken	320	$758	$178	31.0%	Low
16	Ringsaker, Innlandet	311	$1,365	$228	33.0%	Low
17	Hol, Viken	292	$1,241	$265	28.2%	Low
18	Lillehammer, Innlandet	287	$1,256	$178	38.2%	Low
19	Vågan, Nordland	276	$2,629	$267	40.6%	Low
20	Tønsberg, Vestfold og Telemark	273	$690	$186	32.0%	Low
21	Sandnes, Rogaland	262	$798	$159	34.7%	Low
22	Oppdal, Trøndelag	260	$945	$211	26.1%	Low
23	Sandefjord, Vestfold og Telemark	259	$741	$177	30.5%	Low
24	Sogndal, Vestland	258	$1,420	$219	38.3%	Low
25	Stryn, Vestland	257	$1,773	$306	39.4%	Low
26	Ullensvang, Vestland	255	$1,187	$191	38.9%	Low
27	Tinn, Vestfold og Telemark	237	$1,526	$233	33.2%	Low
28	Bergenhus, Vestland	237	$1,690	$231	44.7%	Low
29	Ringebu, Innlandet	209	$1,717	$311	32.1%	Low
30	Asker, Akershus	207	$852	$185	34.0%	Low
31	Alta, Troms og Finnmark	206	$1,116	$175	36.7%	Low
32	Larvik, Vestfold og Telemark	197	$805	$191	33.5%	Low
33	Narvik, Nordland	196	$1,195	$157	40.0%	Low
34	Bærum, Akershus	186	$849	$196	33.0%	Low
35	Bodø, Nordland	185	$811	$146	35.0%	Low
36	Haugesund, Rogaland	183	$597	$142	30.1%	Low
37	Beitostølen, Innlandet	179	$1,204	$239	25.7%	Low
38	Lindesnes, Agder	172	$730	$184	30.2%	Low
39	Senja, Troms og Finnmark	169	$1,492	$188	39.3%	Low
40	Hamar, Innlandet	167	$817	$167	30.7%	Low
41	Bodø - Bådåddjo, Nordland	167	$1,024	$171	37.2%	Low
42	Øygarden, Vestland	163	$970	$197	32.1%	Low
43	Grimstad, Agder	162	$735	$192	35.2%	Low
44	Harstad, Troms og Finnmark	160	$768	$155	32.1%	Low
45	Grünerløkka, Oslo	157	$933	$152	39.2%	Low
46	Gol, Viken	157	$870	$210	25.7%	Low
47	Kongsberg, Viken	153	$839	$144	32.9%	Low
48	Ål, Viken	144	$995	$200	27.3%	Low
49	Røros, Trøndelag	141	$1,310	$190	31.7%	Low
50	Lyngen, Troms og Finnmark	138	$2,002	$278	37.6%	Low
51	Færder, Vestfold og Telemark	138	$702	$220	30.2%	Low
52	Farsund, Agder	136	$880	$166	32.8%	Low
53	Sunnfjord, Vestland	135	$703	$141	33.5%	Low
54	Nesbyen, Viken	135	$916	$222	24.6%	Low
55	Lillestrøm, Viken	131	$795	$164	34.5%	Low
56	Nord-Aurdal, Innlandet	130	$852	$184	24.8%	Low
57	Molde, Møre og Romsdal	127	$736	$161	33.3%	Low
58	Risør, Agder	123	$856	$220	30.4%	Low
59	Kragerø, Vestfold og Telemark	122	$879	$238	34.5%	Low
60	Gamle Oslo, Oslo	121	$922	$156	39.3%	Low
61	Flå, Viken	121	$1,557	$269	27.9%	Low
62	Svolvær, Nordland	119	$1,826	$212	44.3%	Low
63	Lillesand, Agder	118	$948	$231	35.3%	Low
64	Lyngdal, Agder	117	$896	$177	31.0%	Low
65	Sigdal, Viken	116	$1,077	$210	26.9%	Low
66	Gausdal, Innlandet	115	$1,088	$220	29.5%	Low
67	Drammen, Buskerud	114	$647	$133	34.4%	Low
68	Strand, Rogaland	114	$1,107	$187	37.2%	Low
69	Sjusjøen, Innlandet	113	$1,784	$279	34.4%	Low
70	Geilo, Viken	111	$1,462	$221	32.8%	Low
71	Moss, Viken	111	$875	$177	34.0%	Low
72	Øystre Slidre, Innlandet	109	$1,156	$216	30.5%	Low
73	Nissedal, Vestfold og Telemark	108	$1,217	$199	32.5%	Low
74	Krødsherad, Viken	106	$1,857	$250	32.8%	Low
75	Kviteseid, Vestfold og Telemark	104	$1,223	$205	28.5%	Low
76	Porsgrunn, Vestfold og Telemark	101	$767	$159	30.6%	Low
77	Volda, Møre og Romsdal	100	$658	$153	34.4%	Low
78	Kvam herad, Vestland	100	$1,047	$182	35.2%	Low
79	Eidfjord, Vestland	98	$1,266	$238	33.9%	Low
80	Stranda, Møre og Romsdal	97	$1,209	$252	35.3%	Low
81	Luster, Vestland	97	$1,030	$173	36.3%	Low
82	Leknes, Nordland	95	$1,419	$194	45.3%	Low
83	Skien, Vestfold og Telemark	94	$677	$127	32.1%	Low
84	Flesberg, Viken	94	$1,196	$221	29.9%	Low
85	Hovden, Agder	92	$1,439	$251	27.4%	Low
86	Balsfjord, Troms og Finnmark	92	$1,532	$213	38.2%	Low
87	Ballstad, Nordland	88	$2,237	$247	40.9%	Low
88	Vossavangen, Vestland	88	$1,656	$203	42.5%	Low
89	Sarpsborg, Viken	88	$756	$153	32.3%	Low
90	Stange, Innlandet	87	$1,754	$232	29.5%	Low
91	Halden, Viken	87	$938	$180	35.1%	Low
92	Bykle, Agder	86	$1,114	$240	28.5%	Low
93	Sirdal, Agder	86	$740	$206	26.0%	Low
94	Kvinnherad, Vestland	86	$932	$163	37.6%	Low
95	Skei, Innlandet	84	$1,317	$267	25.3%	Low
96	Steinkjer, Trøndelag	84	$691	$157	26.8%	Low
97	Notodden, Vestfold og Telemark	84	$810	$138	29.7%	Low
98	Norefjell, Viken	84	$1,427	$287	26.4%	Low
99	Sortland, Nordland	83	$1,153	$179	38.7%	Low
100	Stad, Vestland	83	$721	$142	30.9%	Low

Most Profitable Airbnb Markets in Norway by Revenue

The most profitable Airbnb cities in Norway are those where hosts earn the highest average monthly revenue per listing — the single most telling indicator of a market's income potential. Vågan, Nordland leads with $2,629/month at $267 ADR and 40.6% occupancy. Whether you are evaluating your first STR investment or benchmarking an existing property, these top-earning Airbnb markets show where vacation rentals generate the greatest short-term rental income.

#	Market	Revenue/mo	Active Listings (TTM)	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Vågan, Nordland	$2,629	276	$267	40.6%	Low
2	Øyer, Innlandet	$2,241	346	$357	34.7%	Low
3	Ballstad, Nordland	$2,237	88	$247	40.9%	Low
4	Trysil, Innlandet	$2,102	679	$334	36.5%	Low
5	Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark	$2,063	3,128	$269	47.7%	Low
6	Lyngen, Troms og Finnmark	$2,002	138	$278	37.6%	Low
7	Hemsedal, Viken	$1,889	410	$344	32.5%	Low
8	Krødsherad, Viken	$1,857	106	$250	32.8%	Low
9	Svolvær, Nordland	$1,826	119	$212	44.3%	Low
10	Sjusjøen, Innlandet	$1,784	113	$279	34.4%	Low
11	Stryn, Vestland	$1,773	257	$306	39.4%	Low
12	Stange, Innlandet	$1,754	87	$232	29.5%	Low
13	Ringebu, Innlandet	$1,717	209	$311	32.1%	Low
14	Bergenhus, Vestland	$1,690	237	$231	44.7%	Low
15	Vossavangen, Vestland	$1,656	88	$203	42.5%	Low
16	Vestvågøy, Nordland	$1,595	346	$211	40.5%	Low
17	Voss, Vestland	$1,590	348	$265	34.0%	Low
18	Flå, Viken	$1,557	121	$269	27.9%	Low
19	Balsfjord, Troms og Finnmark	$1,532	92	$213	38.2%	Low
20	Tinn, Vestfold og Telemark	$1,526	237	$233	33.2%	Low
21	Senja, Troms og Finnmark	$1,492	169	$188	39.3%	Low
22	Geilo, Viken	$1,462	111	$221	32.8%	Low
23	Hovden, Agder	$1,439	92	$251	27.4%	Low
24	Norefjell, Viken	$1,427	84	$287	26.4%	Low
25	Sogndal, Vestland	$1,420	258	$219	38.3%	Low
26	Leknes, Nordland	$1,419	95	$194	45.3%	Low
27	Ringsaker, Innlandet	$1,365	311	$228	33.0%	Low
28	Skei, Innlandet	$1,317	84	$267	25.3%	Low
29	Røros, Trøndelag	$1,310	141	$190	31.7%	Low
30	Bergen, Vestland	$1,303	2,234	$190	44.6%	Low
31	Eidfjord, Vestland	$1,266	98	$238	33.9%	Low
32	Lillehammer, Innlandet	$1,256	287	$178	38.2%	Low
33	Hol, Viken	$1,241	292	$265	28.2%	Low
34	Kviteseid, Vestfold og Telemark	$1,223	104	$205	28.5%	Low
35	Nissedal, Vestfold og Telemark	$1,217	108	$199	32.5%	Low
36	Stranda, Møre og Romsdal	$1,209	97	$252	35.3%	Low
37	Beitostølen, Innlandet	$1,204	179	$239	25.7%	Low
38	Flesberg, Viken	$1,196	94	$221	29.9%	Low
39	Narvik, Nordland	$1,195	196	$157	40.0%	Low
40	Ullensvang, Vestland	$1,187	255	$191	38.9%	Low
41	Øystre Slidre, Innlandet	$1,156	109	$216	30.5%	Low
42	Sortland, Nordland	$1,153	83	$179	38.7%	Low
43	Oslo, Oslo	$1,143	5,913	$173	40.3%	Low
44	Alta, Troms og Finnmark	$1,116	206	$175	36.7%	Low
45	Bykle, Agder	$1,114	86	$240	28.5%	Low
46	Strand, Rogaland	$1,107	114	$187	37.2%	Low
47	Gausdal, Innlandet	$1,088	115	$220	29.5%	Low
48	Sigdal, Viken	$1,077	116	$210	26.9%	Low
49	Kvam herad, Vestland	$1,047	100	$182	35.2%	Low
50	Luster, Vestland	$1,030	97	$173	36.3%	Low
51	Bodø - Bådåddjo, Nordland	$1,024	167	$171	37.2%	Low
52	Vinje, Vestfold og Telemark	$1,004	329	$208	27.5%	Low
53	Ål, Viken	$995	144	$200	27.3%	Low
54	Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal	$990	475	$195	35.8%	Low
55	Øygarden, Vestland	$970	163	$197	32.1%	Low
56	Lillesand, Agder	$948	118	$231	35.3%	Low
57	Oppdal, Trøndelag	$945	260	$211	26.1%	Low
58	Halden, Viken	$938	87	$180	35.1%	Low
59	Grünerløkka, Oslo	$933	157	$152	39.2%	Low
60	Kvinnherad, Vestland	$932	86	$163	37.6%	Low
61	Gamle Oslo, Oslo	$922	121	$156	39.3%	Low
62	Stavanger, Rogaland	$917	1,022	$172	35.8%	Low
63	Nesbyen, Viken	$916	135	$222	24.6%	Low
64	Trondheim, Trøndelag	$906	1,630	$193	33.4%	Low
65	Lyngdal, Agder	$896	117	$177	31.0%	Low
66	Farsund, Agder	$880	136	$166	32.8%	Low
67	Kragerø, Vestfold og Telemark	$879	122	$238	34.5%	Low
68	Moss, Viken	$875	111	$177	34.0%	Low
69	Gol, Viken	$870	157	$210	25.7%	Low
70	Risør, Agder	$856	123	$220	30.4%	Low
71	Asker, Akershus	$852	207	$185	34.0%	Low
72	Nord-Aurdal, Innlandet	$852	130	$184	24.8%	Low
73	Bærum, Akershus	$849	186	$196	33.0%	Low
74	Kristiansand, Agder	$845	854	$210	37.0%	Low
75	Kongsberg, Viken	$839	153	$144	32.9%	Low
76	Hamar, Innlandet	$817	167	$167	30.7%	Low
77	Bodø, Nordland	$811	185	$146	35.0%	Low
78	Notodden, Vestfold og Telemark	$810	84	$138	29.7%	Low
79	Larvik, Vestfold og Telemark	$805	197	$191	33.5%	Low
80	Sandnes, Rogaland	$798	262	$159	34.7%	Low
81	Lillestrøm, Viken	$795	131	$164	34.5%	Low
82	Harstad, Troms og Finnmark	$768	160	$155	32.1%	Low
83	Porsgrunn, Vestfold og Telemark	$767	101	$159	30.6%	Low
84	Fredrikstad, Viken	$758	320	$178	31.0%	Low
85	Sarpsborg, Viken	$756	88	$153	32.3%	Low
86	Sandefjord, Vestfold og Telemark	$741	259	$177	30.5%	Low
87	Sirdal, Agder	$740	86	$206	26.0%	Low
88	Molde, Møre og Romsdal	$736	127	$161	33.3%	Low
89	Grimstad, Agder	$735	162	$192	35.2%	Low
90	Lindesnes, Agder	$730	172	$184	30.2%	Low
91	Stad, Vestland	$721	83	$142	30.9%	Low
92	Sunnfjord, Vestland	$703	135	$141	33.5%	Low
93	Færder, Vestfold og Telemark	$702	138	$220	30.2%	Low
94	Arendal, Agder	$699	396	$257	29.1%	Low
95	Steinkjer, Trøndelag	$691	84	$157	26.8%	Low
96	Tønsberg, Vestfold og Telemark	$690	273	$186	32.0%	Low
97	Skien, Vestfold og Telemark	$677	94	$127	32.1%	Low
98	Volda, Møre og Romsdal	$658	100	$153	34.4%	Low
99	Drammen, Buskerud	$647	114	$133	34.4%	Low
100	Haugesund, Rogaland	$597	183	$142	30.1%	Low

Most Expensive Airbnb Markets in Norway by Nightly Rate

The average daily rate (ADR) measures how much guests pay per night in each market, making it the clearest indicator of a city's short-term rental pricing power. Øyer, Innlandet commands the highest Airbnb nightly rate in Norway at $357/night, generating $2,241/month at 34.7% occupancy. Markets with premium nightly pricing typically feature high-demand destinations where travelers pay a significant premium over hotel alternatives.

#	Market	ADR	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Øyer, Innlandet	$357	346	$2,241	34.7%	Low
2	Hemsedal, Viken	$344	410	$1,889	32.5%	Low
3	Trysil, Innlandet	$334	679	$2,102	36.5%	Low
4	Ringebu, Innlandet	$311	209	$1,717	32.1%	Low
5	Stryn, Vestland	$306	257	$1,773	39.4%	Low
6	Norefjell, Viken	$287	84	$1,427	26.4%	Low
7	Sjusjøen, Innlandet	$279	113	$1,784	34.4%	Low
8	Lyngen, Troms og Finnmark	$278	138	$2,002	37.6%	Low
9	Flå, Viken	$269	121	$1,557	27.9%	Low
10	Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark	$269	3,128	$2,063	47.7%	Low
11	Vågan, Nordland	$267	276	$2,629	40.6%	Low
12	Skei, Innlandet	$267	84	$1,317	25.3%	Low
13	Voss, Vestland	$265	348	$1,590	34.0%	Low
14	Hol, Viken	$265	292	$1,241	28.2%	Low
15	Arendal, Agder	$257	396	$699	29.1%	Low
16	Stranda, Møre og Romsdal	$252	97	$1,209	35.3%	Low
17	Hovden, Agder	$251	92	$1,439	27.4%	Low
18	Krødsherad, Viken	$250	106	$1,857	32.8%	Low
19	Ballstad, Nordland	$247	88	$2,237	40.9%	Low
20	Bykle, Agder	$240	86	$1,114	28.5%	Low
21	Beitostølen, Innlandet	$239	179	$1,204	25.7%	Low
22	Eidfjord, Vestland	$238	98	$1,266	33.9%	Low
23	Kragerø, Vestfold og Telemark	$238	122	$879	34.5%	Low
24	Tinn, Vestfold og Telemark	$233	237	$1,526	33.2%	Low
25	Stange, Innlandet	$232	87	$1,754	29.5%	Low
26	Lillesand, Agder	$231	118	$948	35.3%	Low
27	Bergenhus, Vestland	$231	237	$1,690	44.7%	Low
28	Ringsaker, Innlandet	$228	311	$1,365	33.0%	Low
29	Nesbyen, Viken	$222	135	$916	24.6%	Low
30	Flesberg, Viken	$221	94	$1,196	29.9%	Low
31	Geilo, Viken	$221	111	$1,462	32.8%	Low
32	Gausdal, Innlandet	$220	115	$1,088	29.5%	Low
33	Færder, Vestfold og Telemark	$220	138	$702	30.2%	Low
34	Risør, Agder	$220	123	$856	30.4%	Low
35	Sogndal, Vestland	$219	258	$1,420	38.3%	Low
36	Øystre Slidre, Innlandet	$216	109	$1,156	30.5%	Low
37	Balsfjord, Troms og Finnmark	$213	92	$1,532	38.2%	Low
38	Svolvær, Nordland	$212	119	$1,826	44.3%	Low
39	Vestvågøy, Nordland	$211	346	$1,595	40.5%	Low
40	Oppdal, Trøndelag	$211	260	$945	26.1%	Low
41	Sigdal, Viken	$210	116	$1,077	26.9%	Low
42	Kristiansand, Agder	$210	854	$845	37.0%	Low
43	Gol, Viken	$210	157	$870	25.7%	Low
44	Vinje, Vestfold og Telemark	$208	329	$1,004	27.5%	Low
45	Sirdal, Agder	$206	86	$740	26.0%	Low
46	Kviteseid, Vestfold og Telemark	$205	104	$1,223	28.5%	Low
47	Vossavangen, Vestland	$203	88	$1,656	42.5%	Low
48	Ål, Viken	$200	144	$995	27.3%	Low
49	Nissedal, Vestfold og Telemark	$199	108	$1,217	32.5%	Low
50	Øygarden, Vestland	$197	163	$970	32.1%	Low
51	Bærum, Akershus	$196	186	$849	33.0%	Low
52	Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal	$195	475	$990	35.8%	Low
53	Leknes, Nordland	$194	95	$1,419	45.3%	Low
54	Trondheim, Trøndelag	$193	1,630	$906	33.4%	Low
55	Grimstad, Agder	$192	162	$735	35.2%	Low
56	Larvik, Vestfold og Telemark	$191	197	$805	33.5%	Low
57	Ullensvang, Vestland	$191	255	$1,187	38.9%	Low
58	Røros, Trøndelag	$190	141	$1,310	31.7%	Low
59	Bergen, Vestland	$190	2,234	$1,303	44.6%	Low
60	Senja, Troms og Finnmark	$188	169	$1,492	39.3%	Low
61	Strand, Rogaland	$187	114	$1,107	37.2%	Low
62	Tønsberg, Vestfold og Telemark	$186	273	$690	32.0%	Low
63	Asker, Akershus	$185	207	$852	34.0%	Low
64	Nord-Aurdal, Innlandet	$184	130	$852	24.8%	Low
65	Lindesnes, Agder	$184	172	$730	30.2%	Low
66	Kvam herad, Vestland	$182	100	$1,047	35.2%	Low
67	Halden, Viken	$180	87	$938	35.1%	Low
68	Sortland, Nordland	$179	83	$1,153	38.7%	Low
69	Fredrikstad, Viken	$178	320	$758	31.0%	Low
70	Lillehammer, Innlandet	$178	287	$1,256	38.2%	Low
71	Lyngdal, Agder	$177	117	$896	31.0%	Low
72	Moss, Viken	$177	111	$875	34.0%	Low
73	Sandefjord, Vestfold og Telemark	$177	259	$741	30.5%	Low
74	Alta, Troms og Finnmark	$175	206	$1,116	36.7%	Low
75	Luster, Vestland	$173	97	$1,030	36.3%	Low
76	Oslo, Oslo	$173	5,913	$1,143	40.3%	Low
77	Stavanger, Rogaland	$172	1,022	$917	35.8%	Low
78	Bodø - Bådåddjo, Nordland	$171	167	$1,024	37.2%	Low
79	Hamar, Innlandet	$167	167	$817	30.7%	Low
80	Farsund, Agder	$166	136	$880	32.8%	Low
81	Lillestrøm, Viken	$164	131	$795	34.5%	Low
82	Kvinnherad, Vestland	$163	86	$932	37.6%	Low
83	Molde, Møre og Romsdal	$161	127	$736	33.3%	Low
84	Sandnes, Rogaland	$159	262	$798	34.7%	Low
85	Porsgrunn, Vestfold og Telemark	$159	101	$767	30.6%	Low
86	Narvik, Nordland	$157	196	$1,195	40.0%	Low
87	Steinkjer, Trøndelag	$157	84	$691	26.8%	Low
88	Gamle Oslo, Oslo	$156	121	$922	39.3%	Low
89	Harstad, Troms og Finnmark	$155	160	$768	32.1%	Low
90	Volda, Møre og Romsdal	$153	100	$658	34.4%	Low
91	Sarpsborg, Viken	$153	88	$756	32.3%	Low
92	Grünerløkka, Oslo	$152	157	$933	39.2%	Low
93	Bodø, Nordland	$146	185	$811	35.0%	Low
94	Kongsberg, Viken	$144	153	$839	32.9%	Low
95	Haugesund, Rogaland	$142	183	$597	30.1%	Low
96	Stad, Vestland	$142	83	$721	30.9%	Low
97	Sunnfjord, Vestland	$141	135	$703	33.5%	Low
98	Notodden, Vestfold og Telemark	$138	84	$810	29.7%	Low
99	Drammen, Buskerud	$133	114	$647	34.4%	Low
100	Skien, Vestfold og Telemark	$127	94	$677	32.1%	Low

Highest Occupancy Airbnb Markets in Norway

Airbnb occupancy rate measures the percentage of available nights actually booked — the most telling indicator of short-term rental demand in a market. Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark leads Norway with 47.7% occupancy, $2,063/month revenue, and 3,128 active listings. Markets with the highest STR occupancy rates reflect strong, sustained guest demand — a critical signal for investors evaluating where properties will stay consistently booked year-round. This ranking is filtered to markets with 300+ listings to ensure statistical reliability.

#	Market	Occupancy	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Regulation
1	Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark	47.7%	3,128	$2,063	$269	Low
2	Bergen, Vestland	44.6%	2,234	$1,303	$190	Low
3	Vestvågøy, Nordland	40.5%	346	$1,595	$211	Low
4	Oslo, Oslo	40.3%	5,913	$1,143	$173	Low
5	Kristiansand, Agder	37.0%	854	$845	$210	Low
6	Trysil, Innlandet	36.5%	679	$2,102	$334	Low
7	Stavanger, Rogaland	35.8%	1,022	$917	$172	Low
8	Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal	35.8%	475	$990	$195	Low
9	Øyer, Innlandet	34.7%	346	$2,241	$357	Low
10	Voss, Vestland	34.0%	348	$1,590	$265	Low
11	Trondheim, Trøndelag	33.4%	1,630	$906	$193	Low
12	Ringsaker, Innlandet	33.0%	311	$1,365	$228	Low
13	Hemsedal, Viken	32.5%	410	$1,889	$344	Low
14	Fredrikstad, Viken	31.0%	320	$758	$178	Low
15	Arendal, Agder	29.1%	396	$699	$257	Low
16	Vinje, Vestfold og Telemark	27.5%	329	$1,004	$208	Low

How to Choose an Airbnb Investment Market in Norway

No single ranking tells the full story. The best Airbnb market for a given investor depends on their capital, risk tolerance, operating model, and income goals. The four ranking dimensions on this page — market depth, revenue, ADR, and occupancy — serve different investor profiles.

If you prioritize predictable cash flow, start with the occupancy rankings. Markets where occupancy exceeds 55% offer consistent bookings and lower vacancy risk. High-occupancy markets may not have the highest nightly rates, but their revenue stability makes them better suited for mortgage-backed investments where monthly debt coverage matters more than peak earnings.

If you're targeting maximum income per property, use the revenue rankings. Revenue is the product of nightly rate and occupancy — it captures the combined effect of both. The highest-revenue Airbnb markets in Norway tend to be destination cities where travelers stay longer and pay a premium for entire-home listings.

If you're evaluating luxury or premium positioning, the ADR rankings show where guests are willing to pay top dollar per night. High-ADR markets reward property upgrades, professional photography, and amenity investments. However, a high nightly rate with low occupancy may generate less income than a moderately priced listing that stays booked consistently.

If you want the deepest market data, the active listings rankings identify cities with the largest short-term rental supply. More listings mean more comparable properties for pricing, more data points for revenue projections, and typically a more liquid resale market if your investment thesis changes.

In all cases, check the regulation column before committing capital. A profitable market with high regulation may require permits, annual caps on rental days, or costly compliance steps that erode returns. Markets with low regulation offer faster time-to-market but may tighten rules as STR supply grows.

Short-Term Rental Regulation in Norway

Understanding the regulatory environment is critical for any Airbnb investment in Norway. Regulation affects licensing costs, annual operating limits, tax obligations, and the long-term viability of a short-term rental strategy.

Across the 100 markets ranked on this page: 100 have a low regulation profile (generally operator-friendly with minimal licensing requirements), 0 have medium regulation (some permit or registration requirements), and 0 have high regulation (strict licensing, annual rental day caps, or active enforcement). Markets with low regulation offer the lowest barrier to entry, while high-regulation markets may still be profitable — but require careful compliance planning and often limit the number of properties a single operator can manage.

AirROI classifies regulation as a market-level signal based on available ordinance data and platform registration patterns. This is not legal advice — always verify current local ordinances, as short-term rental rules can change rapidly, especially in high-growth markets where municipalities are actively responding to STR expansion.

How We Rank the Best Airbnb Investment Markets in Norway

This page ranks Airbnb markets in Norway across four dimensions that matter most to short-term rental investors and operators: market depth (active listings), revenue potential (monthly income per listing), pricing power (average daily rate), and booking demand (occupancy rate). Each ranking uses the same underlying dataset but sorts by a different metric, giving you multiple lenses to evaluate where to invest in Airbnb in Norway.

No single metric tells the full story. A market with high ADR but low occupancy may underperform one with moderate pricing and strong demand. Revenue captures the combined effect of rate and occupancy, while active listings signal whether a market has enough depth for reliable benchmarking and a liquid resale environment. We include regulation data alongside every ranking so you can weigh compliance risk before committing capital.

Ranking Methodology & Data Sources

Active Listings (TTM): The count of active short-term rental listings in each market over the trailing twelve months — a proxy for market maturity, data reliability, and investor confidence in Norway.
Monthly Revenue: Average gross revenue per listing per month — the bottom-line metric for evaluating Airbnb profitability in Norway and projecting cash flow.
Average Daily Rate (ADR): The mean nightly booking price across all active listings — the clearest measure of a market's short-term rental pricing power.
Occupancy Rate: Percentage of available nights booked — the demand signal that determines how much of your nightly rate converts to actual income. Occupancy rankings are filtered to markets with 300+ listings to exclude small markets with unreliable averages.
Regulation: An indicator of the local regulatory climate in Norway, from low (operator-friendly) to high (strict licensing and enforcement) — essential for assessing compliance risk.

All data is sourced from AirROI's proprietary analytics pipeline, which tracks 20,000,000+ properties across 190+ countries. Metrics are recalculated on a rolling basis using trailing twelve-month aggregates from active listings. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Best Airbnb Markets in Norway

These quick answers summarize the most common investor and operator questions using AirROI's latest market data for Norway.

What are the best places to invest in Airbnb in Norway?

Oslo, Oslo leads this ranking for Norway with 5,913 active listings — the largest market by depth. Markets are ranked by listing count because deeper markets offer more comparable data, more pricing benchmarks, and a more predictable operating environment for investors. Each row also shows revenue, ADR, occupancy, and regulation so investors can evaluate based on what matters most to them.

Which market has the highest Airbnb revenue in Norway?

Vågan, Nordland posts the highest average monthly revenue in this ranking at $2,629. Revenue leaders often combine healthy rates, solid occupancy, and enough listing scale to support repeatable operations rather than one-off outliers.

Which market has the strongest Airbnb occupancy in Norway?

Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark has the highest occupancy rate in this comparison at 47.7%. High occupancy can signal resilient demand, but investors still need to balance it against nightly rates, regulation, and supply depth before deciding where to buy or operate.

Which market has the highest Airbnb nightly rate in Norway?

Øyer, Innlandet commands the highest average daily rate at $357 per night. A high ADR does not automatically translate to the highest revenue — occupancy and seasonality determine how much of that rate converts to realized income.

Which Airbnb markets in Norway have the lowest regulation?

Oslo (Oslo), Tromsø (Troms og Finnmark), Bergen (Vestland) currently show low regulation profiles in this ranking. Lower regulation can reduce compliance costs and time-to-market for new hosts, but investors should always verify local ordinances before purchasing — rules can change quickly as short-term rental markets grow.

Is short-term rental investing still profitable in Norway in 2026?

The markets ranked here average 33.7% occupancy, and the top performer posts $2,629 in monthly revenue. Profitability depends on property acquisition cost, local operating expenses, and regulation compliance — but the data shows active, performing markets exist across Norway for well-researched investors.

How often are AirROI's top Airbnb market rankings updated?

AirROI updates these rankings using the latest market snapshot available in the dataset, which for this page is anchored to 2026. Rankings should be treated as current market intelligence rather than permanent truths because pricing, demand, regulation, and supply can all shift over time.

What metrics should I use to evaluate Airbnb investments in Norway?

The most important metrics for comparing short-term rental markets are active listing count (market depth and data reliability), occupancy rate (demand consistency), average daily rate (pricing power), monthly revenue (income potential), and regulation level (compliance cost and risk). This ranking sorts by market depth first; use the other columns to filter for the profile that fits your investment strategy.

What makes a good Airbnb market for first-time investors in Norway?

First-time investors in Norway should prioritize markets with high occupancy (55%+) and low regulation, which reduce the risk of empty calendars and compliance surprises. Markets with 200+ active listings also provide better benchmarking data and a more predictable operating environment. Revenue is important, but consistent demand is more forgiving for operators still learning pricing and guest management.

What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in Norway?

Across the markets ranked here, the average occupancy rate in Norway is 33.7%. Occupancy above 50% is generally considered healthy for short-term rentals, and above 65% signals strong, sustained demand. However, the best occupancy rate depends on pricing strategy — some hosts maximize revenue by targeting fewer bookings at higher nightly rates rather than maximizing booking volume.

How does regulation affect Airbnb investment returns in Norway?

Regulation is one of the most overlooked risks in short-term rental investing. In Norway, 100 of 100 ranked markets have low regulation, 0 have medium, and 0 have high. High-regulation markets often require permits, limit annual rental days, or impose occupancy taxes — all of which reduce net returns. Low-regulation markets offer faster time-to-market and lower compliance costs, but rules can tighten as STR supply grows.

What is the difference between ADR and RevPAR for Airbnb investing?

ADR (Average Daily Rate) is the average nightly price guests pay, while RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Rental night) factors in both price and occupancy. A market with $200 ADR and 50% occupancy has $100 RevPAR — the same as a market with $125 ADR and 80% occupancy. RevPAR is a better single-number benchmark for comparing markets because it captures how effectively nightly rates convert to realized income. AirROI's city-level reports include RevPAR with percentile breakdowns for deeper analysis.

How many Airbnb listings does a market need to be investable in Norway?

Markets with fewer than 100 active listings can show volatile averages that do not predict future performance. The median market in this Norway ranking has about 138 listings. Larger markets (500+) offer more reliable data, more comparable properties for pricing, and typically a more liquid exit if you decide to sell. Smaller markets can still be profitable, but investors should treat the data as directional rather than precise.

How do seasonal and year-round Airbnb markets differ in Norway?

Seasonal markets in Norway experience dramatic swings in booking demand — often earning 60-70% of annual revenue in just 3-4 peak months. Year-round markets deliver steadier cash flow with lower peak-to-trough variation. Investors who need predictable monthly income should prioritize high-occupancy markets with low seasonal variance, while those comfortable with cash-flow timing can target seasonal markets where peak rates compensate for off-season softness.

About AirROI Market Data

AirROI tracks over 20 million properties across 190+ countries and maintains 15+ years of historical performance data, making it one of the deepest Airbnb and STR intelligence platforms available. The analytics pipeline aggregates listing-level data monthly — revenue, occupancy, nightly rates, RevPAR, guest demographics, booking patterns, and competitive supply — so investors and operators can benchmark any market against its own history and against neighboring destinations.

Real estate investors, property managers, financial institutions, hospitality consultants, and academic researchers rely on AirROI data to underwrite acquisitions, optimize pricing, model macro trends, and conduct peer-reviewed research. Data is available through in-depth market reports, the data portal for bulk downloads, the Airbnb API with 22 endpoints, and an Airbnb MCP Server for AI agents.

All metrics reflect trailing twelve-month aggregates from active listings as of 2026-07-06. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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