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

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-05-04

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. Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark leads by market size with 2,246 active listings and $2,097/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 35.0% with $1,314/month in average revenue and $207/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. Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark leads with 2,246 active short-term rental listings and $2,097/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark	2,246	$2,097	$246	43.9%	Low
2	Bergen, Vestland	1,998	$1,462	$181	47.9%	Low
3	Trondheim, Trøndelag	1,337	$1,038	$195	35.0%	Low
4	Stavanger, Rogaland	872	$1,061	$169	37.6%	Low
5	Kristiansand, Agder	751	$970	$205	38.9%	Low
6	Trysil, Innlandet	514	$2,104	$321	33.8%	Low
7	Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal	390	$1,199	$193	40.1%	Low
8	Arendal, Agder	342	$772	$259	29.6%	Low
9	Hemsedal, Viken	319	$1,910	$338	30.2%	Low
10	Vestvågøy, Nordland	285	$1,851	$209	44.4%	Low
11	Sogndal, Vestland	265	$1,485	$207	40.7%	Low
12	Øyer, Innlandet	262	$2,225	$342	31.7%	Low
13	Fredrikstad, Viken	258	$891	$177	33.8%	Low
14	Vinje, Vestfold og Telemark	246	$1,057	$203	26.1%	Low
15	Stryn, Vestland	240	$1,943	$300	42.5%	Low
16	Voss, Vestland	235	$1,829	$275	34.3%	Low
17	Lillehammer, Innlandet	222	$1,356	$168	39.3%	Low
18	Ringsaker, Innlandet	219	$1,417	$222	30.6%	Low
19	Tønsberg, Vestfold og Telemark	216	$804	$177	32.6%	Low
20	Hol, Viken	214	$1,290	$260	25.8%	Low
21	Ullensvang, Vestland	211	$1,311	$186	40.5%	Low
22	Vågan, Nordland	206	$3,233	$280	44.4%	Low
23	Sandnes, Rogaland	205	$939	$153	37.3%	Low
24	Sandefjord, Vestfold og Telemark	205	$834	$178	31.2%	Low
25	Oppdal, Trøndelag	200	$977	$200	25.8%	Low
26	Tinn, Vestfold og Telemark	195	$1,570	$218	31.7%	Low
27	Beitostølen, Innlandet	182	$1,174	$224	25.9%	Low
28	Bodø - Bådåddjo, Nordland	174	$1,023	$160	37.2%	Low
29	Asker, Akershus	171	$915	$182	34.3%	Low
30	Ringebu, Innlandet	163	$1,775	$292	31.5%	Low
31	Larvik, Vestfold og Telemark	154	$1,004	$191	37.1%	Low
32	Haugesund, Rogaland	151	$667	$140	31.3%	Low
33	Narvik, Nordland	150	$1,257	$155	39.4%	Low
34	Grimstad, Agder	143	$777	$185	35.0%	Low
35	Alta, Troms og Finnmark	142	$1,293	$175	36.6%	Low
36	Bergenhus, Vestland	131	$2,104	$238	48.4%	Low
37	Øygarden, Vestland	128	$1,188	$201	35.2%	Low
38	Gol, Viken	128	$904	$203	24.5%	Low
39	Hamar, Innlandet	123	$946	$170	31.9%	Low
40	Bærum, Akershus	121	$1,071	$215	33.4%	Low
41	Svolvær, Nordland	120	$1,916	$201	45.5%	Low
42	Røros, Trøndelag	119	$1,339	$180	31.5%	Low
43	Lyngen, Troms og Finnmark	118	$1,946	$259	36.0%	Low
44	Lindesnes, Agder	117	$979	$185	34.2%	Low
45	Harstad, Troms og Finnmark	116	$863	$149	33.4%	Low
46	Kongsberg, Viken	116	$945	$135	32.6%	Low
47	Farsund, Agder	115	$997	$161	35.7%	Low
48	Risør, Agder	115	$918	$208	32.7%	Low
49	Nesbyen, Viken	115	$911	$214	23.3%	Low
50	Kragerø, Vestfold og Telemark	112	$974	$233	33.9%	Low
51	Geilo, Viken	110	$1,437	$210	32.9%	Low
52	Lillesand, Agder	109	$1,136	$227	34.9%	Low
53	Sjusjøen, Innlandet	107	$1,689	$266	31.5%	Low
54	Bodø, Nordland	106	$969	$151	35.5%	Low
55	Molde, Møre og Romsdal	105	$799	$148	34.5%	Low
56	Færder, Vestfold og Telemark	105	$866	$225	33.0%	Low
57	Senja, Troms og Finnmark	104	$1,798	$188	42.0%	Low
58	Ål, Viken	102	$1,074	$193	26.0%	Low
59	Lyngdal, Agder	101	$978	$174	32.1%	Low
60	Leknes, Nordland	98	$1,501	$184	47.2%	Low
61	Sunnfjord, Vestland	98	$844	$129	37.2%	Low
62	Lillestrøm, Viken	97	$949	$163	36.9%	Low
63	Moss, Viken	92	$972	$161	36.1%	Low
64	Flå, Viken	91	$1,642	$253	27.5%	Low
65	Kviteseid, Vestfold og Telemark	90	$1,305	$198	29.8%	Low
66	Hovden, Agder	88	$1,428	$237	28.0%	Low
67	Ballstad, Nordland	88	$2,279	$236	43.5%	Low
68	Luster, Vestland	88	$1,177	$171	40.4%	Low
69	Vossavangen, Vestland	86	$1,767	$197	45.6%	Low
70	Norefjell, Viken	86	$1,381	$277	26.2%	Low
71	Nord-Aurdal, Innlandet	84	$927	$165	24.4%	Low
72	Skei, Innlandet	83	$1,308	$256	24.6%	Low
73	Sigdal, Viken	83	$1,130	$199	26.7%	Low
74	Gausdal, Innlandet	82	$1,156	$222	26.2%	Low
75	Jørpeland, Rogaland	82	$1,327	$184	42.7%	Low
76	Drammen, Buskerud	81	$724	$135	34.3%	Low
77	Halden, Viken	81	$883	$165	34.6%	Low
78	Krødsherad, Viken	80	$2,092	$245	32.2%	Low
79	Henningsvær, Nordland	78	$2,992	$307	45.2%	Low
80	Stranda, Møre og Romsdal	77	$1,242	$233	39.0%	Low
81	Strandafjellet, Møre og Romsdal	77	$1,314	$435	21.6%	Low
82	Sortland, Nordland	76	$1,281	$175	40.0%	Low
83	Volda, Møre og Romsdal	75	$746	$142	36.5%	Low
84	Eidfjord, Vestland	75	$1,454	$241	35.8%	Low
85	Nissedal, Vestfold og Telemark	74	$1,422	$192	35.0%	Low
86	Notodden, Vestfold og Telemark	74	$822	$133	29.7%	Low
87	Porsgrunn, Vestfold og Telemark	74	$909	$157	32.7%	Low
88	Mandal, Agder	71	$802	$172	35.7%	Low
89	Strand, Rogaland	71	$1,418	$178	42.9%	Low
90	Bjorli, Innlandet	70	$927	$199	23.3%	Low
91	Hafjell, Innlandet	70	$1,817	$250	35.8%	Low
92	Tvedestrand, Agder	69	$847	$202	34.9%	Low
93	Vang, Innlandet	69	$944	$214	29.9%	Low
94	Skien, Vestfold og Telemark	69	$819	$117	34.8%	Low
95	Stange, Innlandet	68	$2,137	$241	32.1%	Low
96	Reine, Nordland	67	$3,484	$306	49.3%	Low
97	Suldal, Rogaland	66	$841	$168	30.6%	Low
98	Odda, Vestland	66	$1,901	$197	51.2%	Low
99	Sola, Rogaland	65	$947	$156	41.1%	Low
100	Oslo, Oslo	5,267	$1,271	$166	43.4%	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. Reine, Nordland leads with $3,484/month at $306 ADR and 49.3% 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	Reine, Nordland	$3,484	67	$306	49.3%	Low
2	Vågan, Nordland	$3,233	206	$280	44.4%	Low
3	Henningsvær, Nordland	$2,992	78	$307	45.2%	Low
4	Ballstad, Nordland	$2,279	88	$236	43.5%	Low
5	Øyer, Innlandet	$2,225	262	$342	31.7%	Low
6	Stange, Innlandet	$2,137	68	$241	32.1%	Low
7	Bergenhus, Vestland	$2,104	131	$238	48.4%	Low
8	Trysil, Innlandet	$2,104	514	$321	33.8%	Low
9	Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark	$2,097	2,246	$246	43.9%	Low
10	Krødsherad, Viken	$2,092	80	$245	32.2%	Low
11	Lyngen, Troms og Finnmark	$1,946	118	$259	36.0%	Low
12	Stryn, Vestland	$1,943	240	$300	42.5%	Low
13	Svolvær, Nordland	$1,916	120	$201	45.5%	Low
14	Hemsedal, Viken	$1,910	319	$338	30.2%	Low
15	Odda, Vestland	$1,901	66	$197	51.2%	Low
16	Vestvågøy, Nordland	$1,851	285	$209	44.4%	Low
17	Voss, Vestland	$1,829	235	$275	34.3%	Low
18	Hafjell, Innlandet	$1,817	70	$250	35.8%	Low
19	Senja, Troms og Finnmark	$1,798	104	$188	42.0%	Low
20	Ringebu, Innlandet	$1,775	163	$292	31.5%	Low
21	Vossavangen, Vestland	$1,767	86	$197	45.6%	Low
22	Sjusjøen, Innlandet	$1,689	107	$266	31.5%	Low
23	Flå, Viken	$1,642	91	$253	27.5%	Low
24	Tinn, Vestfold og Telemark	$1,570	195	$218	31.7%	Low
25	Leknes, Nordland	$1,501	98	$184	47.2%	Low
26	Sogndal, Vestland	$1,485	265	$207	40.7%	Low
27	Bergen, Vestland	$1,462	1,998	$181	47.9%	Low
28	Eidfjord, Vestland	$1,454	75	$241	35.8%	Low
29	Geilo, Viken	$1,437	110	$210	32.9%	Low
30	Hovden, Agder	$1,428	88	$237	28.0%	Low
31	Nissedal, Vestfold og Telemark	$1,422	74	$192	35.0%	Low
32	Strand, Rogaland	$1,418	71	$178	42.9%	Low
33	Ringsaker, Innlandet	$1,417	219	$222	30.6%	Low
34	Norefjell, Viken	$1,381	86	$277	26.2%	Low
35	Lillehammer, Innlandet	$1,356	222	$168	39.3%	Low
36	Røros, Trøndelag	$1,339	119	$180	31.5%	Low
37	Jørpeland, Rogaland	$1,327	82	$184	42.7%	Low
38	Strandafjellet, Møre og Romsdal	$1,314	77	$435	21.6%	Low
39	Ullensvang, Vestland	$1,311	211	$186	40.5%	Low
40	Skei, Innlandet	$1,308	83	$256	24.6%	Low
41	Kviteseid, Vestfold og Telemark	$1,305	90	$198	29.8%	Low
42	Alta, Troms og Finnmark	$1,293	142	$175	36.6%	Low
43	Hol, Viken	$1,290	214	$260	25.8%	Low
44	Sortland, Nordland	$1,281	76	$175	40.0%	Low
45	Oslo, Oslo	$1,271	5,267	$166	43.4%	Low
46	Narvik, Nordland	$1,257	150	$155	39.4%	Low
47	Stranda, Møre og Romsdal	$1,242	77	$233	39.0%	Low
48	Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal	$1,199	390	$193	40.1%	Low
49	Øygarden, Vestland	$1,188	128	$201	35.2%	Low
50	Luster, Vestland	$1,177	88	$171	40.4%	Low
51	Beitostølen, Innlandet	$1,174	182	$224	25.9%	Low
52	Gausdal, Innlandet	$1,156	82	$222	26.2%	Low
53	Lillesand, Agder	$1,136	109	$227	34.9%	Low
54	Sigdal, Viken	$1,130	83	$199	26.7%	Low
55	Ål, Viken	$1,074	102	$193	26.0%	Low
56	Bærum, Akershus	$1,071	121	$215	33.4%	Low
57	Stavanger, Rogaland	$1,061	872	$169	37.6%	Low
58	Vinje, Vestfold og Telemark	$1,057	246	$203	26.1%	Low
59	Trondheim, Trøndelag	$1,038	1,337	$195	35.0%	Low
60	Bodø - Bådåddjo, Nordland	$1,023	174	$160	37.2%	Low
61	Larvik, Vestfold og Telemark	$1,004	154	$191	37.1%	Low
62	Farsund, Agder	$997	115	$161	35.7%	Low
63	Lindesnes, Agder	$979	117	$185	34.2%	Low
64	Lyngdal, Agder	$978	101	$174	32.1%	Low
65	Oppdal, Trøndelag	$977	200	$200	25.8%	Low
66	Kragerø, Vestfold og Telemark	$974	112	$233	33.9%	Low
67	Moss, Viken	$972	92	$161	36.1%	Low
68	Kristiansand, Agder	$970	751	$205	38.9%	Low
69	Bodø, Nordland	$969	106	$151	35.5%	Low
70	Lillestrøm, Viken	$949	97	$163	36.9%	Low
71	Sola, Rogaland	$947	65	$156	41.1%	Low
72	Hamar, Innlandet	$946	123	$170	31.9%	Low
73	Kongsberg, Viken	$945	116	$135	32.6%	Low
74	Vang, Innlandet	$944	69	$214	29.9%	Low
75	Sandnes, Rogaland	$939	205	$153	37.3%	Low
76	Bjorli, Innlandet	$927	70	$199	23.3%	Low
77	Nord-Aurdal, Innlandet	$927	84	$165	24.4%	Low
78	Risør, Agder	$918	115	$208	32.7%	Low
79	Asker, Akershus	$915	171	$182	34.3%	Low
80	Nesbyen, Viken	$911	115	$214	23.3%	Low
81	Porsgrunn, Vestfold og Telemark	$909	74	$157	32.7%	Low
82	Gol, Viken	$904	128	$203	24.5%	Low
83	Fredrikstad, Viken	$891	258	$177	33.8%	Low
84	Halden, Viken	$883	81	$165	34.6%	Low
85	Færder, Vestfold og Telemark	$866	105	$225	33.0%	Low
86	Harstad, Troms og Finnmark	$863	116	$149	33.4%	Low
87	Tvedestrand, Agder	$847	69	$202	34.9%	Low
88	Sunnfjord, Vestland	$844	98	$129	37.2%	Low
89	Suldal, Rogaland	$841	66	$168	30.6%	Low
90	Sandefjord, Vestfold og Telemark	$834	205	$178	31.2%	Low
91	Notodden, Vestfold og Telemark	$822	74	$133	29.7%	Low
92	Skien, Vestfold og Telemark	$819	69	$117	34.8%	Low
93	Tønsberg, Vestfold og Telemark	$804	216	$177	32.6%	Low
94	Mandal, Agder	$802	71	$172	35.7%	Low
95	Molde, Møre og Romsdal	$799	105	$148	34.5%	Low
96	Grimstad, Agder	$777	143	$185	35.0%	Low
97	Arendal, Agder	$772	342	$259	29.6%	Low
98	Volda, Møre og Romsdal	$746	75	$142	36.5%	Low
99	Drammen, Buskerud	$724	81	$135	34.3%	Low
100	Haugesund, Rogaland	$667	151	$140	31.3%	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. Strandafjellet, Møre og Romsdal commands the highest Airbnb nightly rate in Norway at $435/night, generating $1,314/month at 21.6% 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	Strandafjellet, Møre og Romsdal	$435	77	$1,314	21.6%	Low
2	Øyer, Innlandet	$342	262	$2,225	31.7%	Low
3	Hemsedal, Viken	$338	319	$1,910	30.2%	Low
4	Trysil, Innlandet	$321	514	$2,104	33.8%	Low
5	Henningsvær, Nordland	$307	78	$2,992	45.2%	Low
6	Reine, Nordland	$306	67	$3,484	49.3%	Low
7	Stryn, Vestland	$300	240	$1,943	42.5%	Low
8	Ringebu, Innlandet	$292	163	$1,775	31.5%	Low
9	Vågan, Nordland	$280	206	$3,233	44.4%	Low
10	Norefjell, Viken	$277	86	$1,381	26.2%	Low
11	Voss, Vestland	$275	235	$1,829	34.3%	Low
12	Sjusjøen, Innlandet	$266	107	$1,689	31.5%	Low
13	Hol, Viken	$260	214	$1,290	25.8%	Low
14	Lyngen, Troms og Finnmark	$259	118	$1,946	36.0%	Low
15	Arendal, Agder	$259	342	$772	29.6%	Low
16	Skei, Innlandet	$256	83	$1,308	24.6%	Low
17	Flå, Viken	$253	91	$1,642	27.5%	Low
18	Hafjell, Innlandet	$250	70	$1,817	35.8%	Low
19	Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark	$246	2,246	$2,097	43.9%	Low
20	Krødsherad, Viken	$245	80	$2,092	32.2%	Low
21	Stange, Innlandet	$241	68	$2,137	32.1%	Low
22	Eidfjord, Vestland	$241	75	$1,454	35.8%	Low
23	Bergenhus, Vestland	$238	131	$2,104	48.4%	Low
24	Hovden, Agder	$237	88	$1,428	28.0%	Low
25	Ballstad, Nordland	$236	88	$2,279	43.5%	Low
26	Stranda, Møre og Romsdal	$233	77	$1,242	39.0%	Low
27	Kragerø, Vestfold og Telemark	$233	112	$974	33.9%	Low
28	Lillesand, Agder	$227	109	$1,136	34.9%	Low
29	Færder, Vestfold og Telemark	$225	105	$866	33.0%	Low
30	Beitostølen, Innlandet	$224	182	$1,174	25.9%	Low
31	Ringsaker, Innlandet	$222	219	$1,417	30.6%	Low
32	Gausdal, Innlandet	$222	82	$1,156	26.2%	Low
33	Tinn, Vestfold og Telemark	$218	195	$1,570	31.7%	Low
34	Bærum, Akershus	$215	121	$1,071	33.4%	Low
35	Nesbyen, Viken	$214	115	$911	23.3%	Low
36	Vang, Innlandet	$214	69	$944	29.9%	Low
37	Geilo, Viken	$210	110	$1,437	32.9%	Low
38	Vestvågøy, Nordland	$209	285	$1,851	44.4%	Low
39	Risør, Agder	$208	115	$918	32.7%	Low
40	Sogndal, Vestland	$207	265	$1,485	40.7%	Low
41	Kristiansand, Agder	$205	751	$970	38.9%	Low
42	Vinje, Vestfold og Telemark	$203	246	$1,057	26.1%	Low
43	Gol, Viken	$203	128	$904	24.5%	Low
44	Tvedestrand, Agder	$202	69	$847	34.9%	Low
45	Svolvær, Nordland	$201	120	$1,916	45.5%	Low
46	Øygarden, Vestland	$201	128	$1,188	35.2%	Low
47	Oppdal, Trøndelag	$200	200	$977	25.8%	Low
48	Sigdal, Viken	$199	83	$1,130	26.7%	Low
49	Bjorli, Innlandet	$199	70	$927	23.3%	Low
50	Kviteseid, Vestfold og Telemark	$198	90	$1,305	29.8%	Low
51	Odda, Vestland	$197	66	$1,901	51.2%	Low
52	Vossavangen, Vestland	$197	86	$1,767	45.6%	Low
53	Trondheim, Trøndelag	$195	1,337	$1,038	35.0%	Low
54	Ål, Viken	$193	102	$1,074	26.0%	Low
55	Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal	$193	390	$1,199	40.1%	Low
56	Nissedal, Vestfold og Telemark	$192	74	$1,422	35.0%	Low
57	Larvik, Vestfold og Telemark	$191	154	$1,004	37.1%	Low
58	Senja, Troms og Finnmark	$188	104	$1,798	42.0%	Low
59	Ullensvang, Vestland	$186	211	$1,311	40.5%	Low
60	Lindesnes, Agder	$185	117	$979	34.2%	Low
61	Grimstad, Agder	$185	143	$777	35.0%	Low
62	Leknes, Nordland	$184	98	$1,501	47.2%	Low
63	Jørpeland, Rogaland	$184	82	$1,327	42.7%	Low
64	Asker, Akershus	$182	171	$915	34.3%	Low
65	Bergen, Vestland	$181	1,998	$1,462	47.9%	Low
66	Røros, Trøndelag	$180	119	$1,339	31.5%	Low
67	Sandefjord, Vestfold og Telemark	$178	205	$834	31.2%	Low
68	Strand, Rogaland	$178	71	$1,418	42.9%	Low
69	Fredrikstad, Viken	$177	258	$891	33.8%	Low
70	Tønsberg, Vestfold og Telemark	$177	216	$804	32.6%	Low
71	Alta, Troms og Finnmark	$175	142	$1,293	36.6%	Low
72	Sortland, Nordland	$175	76	$1,281	40.0%	Low
73	Lyngdal, Agder	$174	101	$978	32.1%	Low
74	Mandal, Agder	$172	71	$802	35.7%	Low
75	Luster, Vestland	$171	88	$1,177	40.4%	Low
76	Hamar, Innlandet	$170	123	$946	31.9%	Low
77	Stavanger, Rogaland	$169	872	$1,061	37.6%	Low
78	Suldal, Rogaland	$168	66	$841	30.6%	Low
79	Lillehammer, Innlandet	$168	222	$1,356	39.3%	Low
80	Oslo, Oslo	$166	5,267	$1,271	43.4%	Low
81	Halden, Viken	$165	81	$883	34.6%	Low
82	Nord-Aurdal, Innlandet	$165	84	$927	24.4%	Low
83	Lillestrøm, Viken	$163	97	$949	36.9%	Low
84	Moss, Viken	$161	92	$972	36.1%	Low
85	Farsund, Agder	$161	115	$997	35.7%	Low
86	Bodø - Bådåddjo, Nordland	$160	174	$1,023	37.2%	Low
87	Porsgrunn, Vestfold og Telemark	$157	74	$909	32.7%	Low
88	Sola, Rogaland	$156	65	$947	41.1%	Low
89	Narvik, Nordland	$155	150	$1,257	39.4%	Low
90	Sandnes, Rogaland	$153	205	$939	37.3%	Low
91	Bodø, Nordland	$151	106	$969	35.5%	Low
92	Harstad, Troms og Finnmark	$149	116	$863	33.4%	Low
93	Molde, Møre og Romsdal	$148	105	$799	34.5%	Low
94	Volda, Møre og Romsdal	$142	75	$746	36.5%	Low
95	Haugesund, Rogaland	$140	151	$667	31.3%	Low
96	Drammen, Buskerud	$135	81	$724	34.3%	Low
97	Kongsberg, Viken	$135	116	$945	32.6%	Low
98	Notodden, Vestfold og Telemark	$133	74	$822	29.7%	Low
99	Sunnfjord, Vestland	$129	98	$844	37.2%	Low
100	Skien, Vestfold og Telemark	$117	69	$819	34.8%	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. Bergen, Vestland leads Norway with 47.9% occupancy, $1,462/month revenue, and 1,998 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	Bergen, Vestland	47.9%	1,998	$1,462	$181	Low
2	Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark	43.9%	2,246	$2,097	$246	Low
3	Oslo, Oslo	43.4%	5,267	$1,271	$166	Low
4	Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal	40.1%	390	$1,199	$193	Low
5	Kristiansand, Agder	38.9%	751	$970	$205	Low
6	Stavanger, Rogaland	37.6%	872	$1,061	$169	Low
7	Trondheim, Trøndelag	35.0%	1,337	$1,038	$195	Low
8	Trysil, Innlandet	33.8%	514	$2,104	$321	Low
9	Hemsedal, Viken	30.2%	319	$1,910	$338	Low
10	Arendal, Agder	29.6%	342	$772	$259	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?

Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark leads this ranking for Norway with 2,246 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?

Reine, Nordland posts the highest average monthly revenue in this ranking at $3,484. 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?

Odda, Vestland has the highest occupancy rate in this comparison at 51.2%. 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?

Strandafjellet, Møre og Romsdal commands the highest average daily rate at $435 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?

Tromsø (Troms og Finnmark), Bergen (Vestland), Trondheim (Trøndelag) 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 35.0% occupancy, and the top performer posts $3,484 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 35.0%. 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 115 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 2026-05-04. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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