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

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-04-08

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 2,338 active listings and $2,067/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 35.1% with $1,319/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. Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark leads with 2,338 active short-term rental listings and $2,067/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark	2,338	$2,067	$244	43.7%	Low
2	Bergen, Vestland	2,029	$1,500	$181	47.4%	Low
3	Trondheim, Trøndelag	1,393	$1,051	$196	34.8%	Low
4	Stavanger, Rogaland	894	$1,084	$169	37.5%	Low
5	Kristiansand, Agder	741	$988	$205	39.0%	Low
6	Trysil, Innlandet	524	$2,102	$312	35.0%	Low
7	Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal	396	$1,217	$191	39.7%	Low
8	Arendal, Agder	344	$788	$256	29.9%	Low
9	Hemsedal, Viken	323	$1,903	$338	30.7%	Low
10	Vestvågøy, Nordland	287	$1,848	$209	44.4%	Low
11	Øyer, Innlandet	267	$2,221	$342	32.5%	Low
12	Fredrikstad, Viken	265	$896	$177	33.4%	Low
13	Sogndal, Vestland	262	$1,528	$206	40.6%	Low
14	Vinje, Vestfold og Telemark	250	$1,075	$207	26.9%	Low
15	Stryn, Vestland	238	$2,031	$297	42.9%	Low
16	Voss, Vestland	237	$1,864	$276	34.7%	Low
17	Lillehammer, Innlandet	227	$1,331	$167	39.5%	Low
18	Tønsberg, Vestfold og Telemark	224	$801	$175	32.0%	Low
19	Ringsaker, Innlandet	222	$1,395	$223	30.6%	Low
20	Ullensvang, Vestland	215	$1,323	$186	41.0%	Low
21	Sandefjord, Vestfold og Telemark	212	$840	$178	31.2%	Low
22	Hol, Viken	212	$1,335	$261	27.1%	Low
23	Sandnes, Rogaland	209	$972	$154	37.4%	Low
24	Oppdal, Trøndelag	209	$981	$201	26.7%	Low
25	Vågan, Nordland	204	$3,262	$280	45.0%	Low
26	Tinn, Vestfold og Telemark	200	$1,550	$218	31.8%	Low
27	Beitostølen, Innlandet	186	$1,208	$222	26.6%	Low
28	Bodø - Bådåddjo, Nordland	178	$1,058	$158	37.1%	Low
29	Asker, Akershus	172	$943	$180	34.1%	Low
30	Ringebu, Innlandet	169	$1,773	$292	32.2%	Low
31	Haugesund, Rogaland	157	$679	$142	31.2%	Low
32	Narvik, Nordland	156	$1,207	$155	38.5%	Low
33	Larvik, Vestfold og Telemark	155	$1,008	$196	36.5%	Low
34	Grimstad, Agder	147	$783	$185	34.4%	Low
35	Alta, Troms og Finnmark	142	$1,351	$175	37.5%	Low
36	Bergenhus, Vestland	129	$1,982	$239	47.9%	Low
37	Gol, Viken	128	$943	$201	25.3%	Low
38	Bærum, Akershus	127	$1,052	$210	33.5%	Low
39	Hamar, Innlandet	125	$995	$172	32.6%	Low
40	Lyngen, Troms og Finnmark	125	$1,881	$256	38.9%	Low
41	Røros, Trøndelag	124	$1,302	$179	31.5%	Low
42	Øygarden, Vestland	124	$1,269	$204	36.0%	Low
43	Lindesnes, Agder	120	$983	$183	34.4%	Low
44	Svolvær, Nordland	120	$1,938	$203	45.6%	Low
45	Kongsberg, Viken	119	$962	$134	33.1%	Low
46	Harstad, Troms og Finnmark	118	$889	$149	33.7%	Low
47	Risør, Agder	116	$946	$210	32.8%	Low
48	Geilo, Viken	115	$1,407	$210	33.8%	Low
49	Nesbyen, Viken	115	$933	$216	23.9%	Low
50	Farsund, Agder	114	$1,037	$160	36.5%	Low
51	Kragerø, Vestfold og Telemark	114	$958	$231	32.9%	Low
52	Lillesand, Agder	110	$1,146	$227	34.7%	Low
53	Sjusjøen, Innlandet	108	$1,704	$261	32.5%	Low
54	Bodø, Nordland	108	$1,005	$151	36.1%	Low
55	Færder, Vestfold og Telemark	108	$848	$227	32.6%	Low
56	Senja, Troms og Finnmark	107	$1,777	$189	42.1%	Low
57	Molde, Møre og Romsdal	106	$807	$147	34.4%	Low
58	Ål, Viken	106	$1,049	$190	26.0%	Low
59	Lyngdal, Agder	102	$1,013	$177	32.6%	Low
60	Sunnfjord, Vestland	102	$864	$130	36.9%	Low
61	Lillestrøm, Viken	102	$972	$171	36.9%	Low
62	Leknes, Nordland	98	$1,543	$181	46.9%	Low
63	Hovden, Agder	93	$1,388	$237	29.8%	Low
64	Flå, Viken	93	$1,657	$249	28.6%	Low
65	Moss, Viken	93	$978	$159	37.1%	Low
66	Kviteseid, Vestfold og Telemark	91	$1,309	$200	30.0%	Low
67	Vossavangen, Vestland	89	$1,825	$197	45.4%	Low
68	Ballstad, Nordland	88	$2,306	$235	43.3%	Low
69	Drammen, Buskerud	87	$730	$133	33.9%	Low
70	Nord-Aurdal, Innlandet	87	$911	$166	25.4%	Low
71	Luster, Vestland	87	$1,233	$172	41.2%	Low
72	Norefjell, Viken	85	$1,395	$274	26.9%	Low
73	Sigdal, Viken	84	$1,137	$199	27.4%	Low
74	Gausdal, Innlandet	82	$1,201	$219	27.4%	Low
75	Skei, Innlandet	82	$1,360	$257	25.3%	Low
76	Jørpeland, Rogaland	82	$1,400	$184	43.7%	Low
77	Krødsherad, Viken	82	$2,120	$242	33.5%	Low
78	Halden, Viken	81	$924	$163	35.6%	Low
79	Volda, Møre og Romsdal	80	$731	$142	35.6%	Low
80	Henningsvær, Nordland	79	$2,997	$301	44.6%	Low
81	Sortland, Nordland	79	$1,257	$171	39.4%	Low
82	Stranda, Møre og Romsdal	77	$1,261	$233	39.5%	Low
83	Strandafjellet, Møre og Romsdal	77	$1,360	$430	22.2%	Low
84	Porsgrunn, Vestfold og Telemark	76	$925	$158	34.0%	Low
85	Eidfjord, Vestland	76	$1,636	$260	36.1%	Low
86	Nissedal, Vestfold og Telemark	74	$1,415	$192	35.3%	Low
87	Notodden, Vestfold og Telemark	74	$831	$133	29.9%	Low
88	Mandal, Agder	71	$831	$174	35.8%	Low
89	Bjorli, Innlandet	71	$891	$195	23.0%	Low
90	Skien, Vestfold og Telemark	71	$828	$118	34.5%	Low
91	Tvedestrand, Agder	70	$871	$203	34.9%	Low
92	Vang, Innlandet	70	$989	$213	30.5%	Low
93	Strand, Rogaland	70	$1,441	$177	43.0%	Low
94	Stange, Innlandet	69	$2,180	$241	33.0%	Low
95	Suldal, Rogaland	68	$843	$167	30.4%	Low
96	Hafjell, Innlandet	67	$1,834	$251	36.0%	Low
97	Reine, Nordland	66	$3,585	$300	49.8%	Low
98	Sola, Rogaland	66	$990	$157	40.8%	Low
99	Sarpsborg, Viken	65	$892	$159	32.7%	Low
100	Oslo, Oslo	5,414	$1,296	$165	43.2%	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 $3,585/month at $300 ADR and 49.8% 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	$3,585	66	$300	49.8%	Low
2	Vågan, Nordland	$3,262	204	$280	45.0%	Low
3	Henningsvær, Nordland	$2,997	79	$301	44.6%	Low
4	Ballstad, Nordland	$2,306	88	$235	43.3%	Low
5	Øyer, Innlandet	$2,221	267	$342	32.5%	Low
6	Stange, Innlandet	$2,180	69	$241	33.0%	Low
7	Krødsherad, Viken	$2,120	82	$242	33.5%	Low
8	Trysil, Innlandet	$2,102	524	$312	35.0%	Low
9	Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark	$2,067	2,338	$244	43.7%	Low
10	Stryn, Vestland	$2,031	238	$297	42.9%	Low
11	Bergenhus, Vestland	$1,982	129	$239	47.9%	Low
12	Svolvær, Nordland	$1,938	120	$203	45.6%	Low
13	Hemsedal, Viken	$1,903	323	$338	30.7%	Low
14	Lyngen, Troms og Finnmark	$1,881	125	$256	38.9%	Low
15	Voss, Vestland	$1,864	237	$276	34.7%	Low
16	Vestvågøy, Nordland	$1,848	287	$209	44.4%	Low
17	Hafjell, Innlandet	$1,834	67	$251	36.0%	Low
18	Vossavangen, Vestland	$1,825	89	$197	45.4%	Low
19	Senja, Troms og Finnmark	$1,777	107	$189	42.1%	Low
20	Ringebu, Innlandet	$1,773	169	$292	32.2%	Low
21	Sjusjøen, Innlandet	$1,704	108	$261	32.5%	Low
22	Flå, Viken	$1,657	93	$249	28.6%	Low
23	Eidfjord, Vestland	$1,636	76	$260	36.1%	Low
24	Tinn, Vestfold og Telemark	$1,550	200	$218	31.8%	Low
25	Leknes, Nordland	$1,543	98	$181	46.9%	Low
26	Sogndal, Vestland	$1,528	262	$206	40.6%	Low
27	Bergen, Vestland	$1,500	2,029	$181	47.4%	Low
28	Strand, Rogaland	$1,441	70	$177	43.0%	Low
29	Nissedal, Vestfold og Telemark	$1,415	74	$192	35.3%	Low
30	Geilo, Viken	$1,407	115	$210	33.8%	Low
31	Jørpeland, Rogaland	$1,400	82	$184	43.7%	Low
32	Ringsaker, Innlandet	$1,395	222	$223	30.6%	Low
33	Norefjell, Viken	$1,395	85	$274	26.9%	Low
34	Hovden, Agder	$1,388	93	$237	29.8%	Low
35	Skei, Innlandet	$1,360	82	$257	25.3%	Low
36	Strandafjellet, Møre og Romsdal	$1,360	77	$430	22.2%	Low
37	Alta, Troms og Finnmark	$1,351	142	$175	37.5%	Low
38	Hol, Viken	$1,335	212	$261	27.1%	Low
39	Lillehammer, Innlandet	$1,331	227	$167	39.5%	Low
40	Ullensvang, Vestland	$1,323	215	$186	41.0%	Low
41	Kviteseid, Vestfold og Telemark	$1,309	91	$200	30.0%	Low
42	Røros, Trøndelag	$1,302	124	$179	31.5%	Low
43	Oslo, Oslo	$1,296	5,414	$165	43.2%	Low
44	Øygarden, Vestland	$1,269	124	$204	36.0%	Low
45	Stranda, Møre og Romsdal	$1,261	77	$233	39.5%	Low
46	Sortland, Nordland	$1,257	79	$171	39.4%	Low
47	Luster, Vestland	$1,233	87	$172	41.2%	Low
48	Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal	$1,217	396	$191	39.7%	Low
49	Beitostølen, Innlandet	$1,208	186	$222	26.6%	Low
50	Narvik, Nordland	$1,207	156	$155	38.5%	Low
51	Gausdal, Innlandet	$1,201	82	$219	27.4%	Low
52	Lillesand, Agder	$1,146	110	$227	34.7%	Low
53	Sigdal, Viken	$1,137	84	$199	27.4%	Low
54	Stavanger, Rogaland	$1,084	894	$169	37.5%	Low
55	Vinje, Vestfold og Telemark	$1,075	250	$207	26.9%	Low
56	Bodø - Bådåddjo, Nordland	$1,058	178	$158	37.1%	Low
57	Bærum, Akershus	$1,052	127	$210	33.5%	Low
58	Trondheim, Trøndelag	$1,051	1,393	$196	34.8%	Low
59	Ål, Viken	$1,049	106	$190	26.0%	Low
60	Farsund, Agder	$1,037	114	$160	36.5%	Low
61	Lyngdal, Agder	$1,013	102	$177	32.6%	Low
62	Larvik, Vestfold og Telemark	$1,008	155	$196	36.5%	Low
63	Bodø, Nordland	$1,005	108	$151	36.1%	Low
64	Hamar, Innlandet	$995	125	$172	32.6%	Low
65	Sola, Rogaland	$990	66	$157	40.8%	Low
66	Vang, Innlandet	$989	70	$213	30.5%	Low
67	Kristiansand, Agder	$988	741	$205	39.0%	Low
68	Lindesnes, Agder	$983	120	$183	34.4%	Low
69	Oppdal, Trøndelag	$981	209	$201	26.7%	Low
70	Moss, Viken	$978	93	$159	37.1%	Low
71	Sandnes, Rogaland	$972	209	$154	37.4%	Low
72	Lillestrøm, Viken	$972	102	$171	36.9%	Low
73	Kongsberg, Viken	$962	119	$134	33.1%	Low
74	Kragerø, Vestfold og Telemark	$958	114	$231	32.9%	Low
75	Risør, Agder	$946	116	$210	32.8%	Low
76	Asker, Akershus	$943	172	$180	34.1%	Low
77	Gol, Viken	$943	128	$201	25.3%	Low
78	Nesbyen, Viken	$933	115	$216	23.9%	Low
79	Porsgrunn, Vestfold og Telemark	$925	76	$158	34.0%	Low
80	Halden, Viken	$924	81	$163	35.6%	Low
81	Nord-Aurdal, Innlandet	$911	87	$166	25.4%	Low
82	Fredrikstad, Viken	$896	265	$177	33.4%	Low
83	Sarpsborg, Viken	$892	65	$159	32.7%	Low
84	Bjorli, Innlandet	$891	71	$195	23.0%	Low
85	Harstad, Troms og Finnmark	$889	118	$149	33.7%	Low
86	Tvedestrand, Agder	$871	70	$203	34.9%	Low
87	Sunnfjord, Vestland	$864	102	$130	36.9%	Low
88	Færder, Vestfold og Telemark	$848	108	$227	32.6%	Low
89	Suldal, Rogaland	$843	68	$167	30.4%	Low
90	Sandefjord, Vestfold og Telemark	$840	212	$178	31.2%	Low
91	Notodden, Vestfold og Telemark	$831	74	$133	29.9%	Low
92	Mandal, Agder	$831	71	$174	35.8%	Low
93	Skien, Vestfold og Telemark	$828	71	$118	34.5%	Low
94	Molde, Møre og Romsdal	$807	106	$147	34.4%	Low
95	Tønsberg, Vestfold og Telemark	$801	224	$175	32.0%	Low
96	Arendal, Agder	$788	344	$256	29.9%	Low
97	Grimstad, Agder	$783	147	$185	34.4%	Low
98	Volda, Møre og Romsdal	$731	80	$142	35.6%	Low
99	Drammen, Buskerud	$730	87	$133	33.9%	Low
100	Haugesund, Rogaland	$679	157	$142	31.2%	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 $430/night, generating $1,360/month at 22.2% 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	$430	77	$1,360	22.2%	Low
2	Øyer, Innlandet	$342	267	$2,221	32.5%	Low
3	Hemsedal, Viken	$338	323	$1,903	30.7%	Low
4	Trysil, Innlandet	$312	524	$2,102	35.0%	Low
5	Henningsvær, Nordland	$301	79	$2,997	44.6%	Low
6	Reine, Nordland	$300	66	$3,585	49.8%	Low
7	Stryn, Vestland	$297	238	$2,031	42.9%	Low
8	Ringebu, Innlandet	$292	169	$1,773	32.2%	Low
9	Vågan, Nordland	$280	204	$3,262	45.0%	Low
10	Voss, Vestland	$276	237	$1,864	34.7%	Low
11	Norefjell, Viken	$274	85	$1,395	26.9%	Low
12	Sjusjøen, Innlandet	$261	108	$1,704	32.5%	Low
13	Hol, Viken	$261	212	$1,335	27.1%	Low
14	Eidfjord, Vestland	$260	76	$1,636	36.1%	Low
15	Skei, Innlandet	$257	82	$1,360	25.3%	Low
16	Arendal, Agder	$256	344	$788	29.9%	Low
17	Lyngen, Troms og Finnmark	$256	125	$1,881	38.9%	Low
18	Hafjell, Innlandet	$251	67	$1,834	36.0%	Low
19	Flå, Viken	$249	93	$1,657	28.6%	Low
20	Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark	$244	2,338	$2,067	43.7%	Low
21	Krødsherad, Viken	$242	82	$2,120	33.5%	Low
22	Stange, Innlandet	$241	69	$2,180	33.0%	Low
23	Bergenhus, Vestland	$239	129	$1,982	47.9%	Low
24	Hovden, Agder	$237	93	$1,388	29.8%	Low
25	Ballstad, Nordland	$235	88	$2,306	43.3%	Low
26	Stranda, Møre og Romsdal	$233	77	$1,261	39.5%	Low
27	Kragerø, Vestfold og Telemark	$231	114	$958	32.9%	Low
28	Færder, Vestfold og Telemark	$227	108	$848	32.6%	Low
29	Lillesand, Agder	$227	110	$1,146	34.7%	Low
30	Ringsaker, Innlandet	$223	222	$1,395	30.6%	Low
31	Beitostølen, Innlandet	$222	186	$1,208	26.6%	Low
32	Gausdal, Innlandet	$219	82	$1,201	27.4%	Low
33	Tinn, Vestfold og Telemark	$218	200	$1,550	31.8%	Low
34	Nesbyen, Viken	$216	115	$933	23.9%	Low
35	Vang, Innlandet	$213	70	$989	30.5%	Low
36	Risør, Agder	$210	116	$946	32.8%	Low
37	Bærum, Akershus	$210	127	$1,052	33.5%	Low
38	Geilo, Viken	$210	115	$1,407	33.8%	Low
39	Vestvågøy, Nordland	$209	287	$1,848	44.4%	Low
40	Vinje, Vestfold og Telemark	$207	250	$1,075	26.9%	Low
41	Sogndal, Vestland	$206	262	$1,528	40.6%	Low
42	Kristiansand, Agder	$205	741	$988	39.0%	Low
43	Øygarden, Vestland	$204	124	$1,269	36.0%	Low
44	Svolvær, Nordland	$203	120	$1,938	45.6%	Low
45	Tvedestrand, Agder	$203	70	$871	34.9%	Low
46	Oppdal, Trøndelag	$201	209	$981	26.7%	Low
47	Gol, Viken	$201	128	$943	25.3%	Low
48	Kviteseid, Vestfold og Telemark	$200	91	$1,309	30.0%	Low
49	Sigdal, Viken	$199	84	$1,137	27.4%	Low
50	Vossavangen, Vestland	$197	89	$1,825	45.4%	Low
51	Trondheim, Trøndelag	$196	1,393	$1,051	34.8%	Low
52	Larvik, Vestfold og Telemark	$196	155	$1,008	36.5%	Low
53	Bjorli, Innlandet	$195	71	$891	23.0%	Low
54	Nissedal, Vestfold og Telemark	$192	74	$1,415	35.3%	Low
55	Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal	$191	396	$1,217	39.7%	Low
56	Ål, Viken	$190	106	$1,049	26.0%	Low
57	Senja, Troms og Finnmark	$189	107	$1,777	42.1%	Low
58	Ullensvang, Vestland	$186	215	$1,323	41.0%	Low
59	Grimstad, Agder	$185	147	$783	34.4%	Low
60	Jørpeland, Rogaland	$184	82	$1,400	43.7%	Low
61	Lindesnes, Agder	$183	120	$983	34.4%	Low
62	Bergen, Vestland	$181	2,029	$1,500	47.4%	Low
63	Leknes, Nordland	$181	98	$1,543	46.9%	Low
64	Asker, Akershus	$180	172	$943	34.1%	Low
65	Røros, Trøndelag	$179	124	$1,302	31.5%	Low
66	Sandefjord, Vestfold og Telemark	$178	212	$840	31.2%	Low
67	Fredrikstad, Viken	$177	265	$896	33.4%	Low
68	Strand, Rogaland	$177	70	$1,441	43.0%	Low
69	Lyngdal, Agder	$177	102	$1,013	32.6%	Low
70	Tønsberg, Vestfold og Telemark	$175	224	$801	32.0%	Low
71	Alta, Troms og Finnmark	$175	142	$1,351	37.5%	Low
72	Mandal, Agder	$174	71	$831	35.8%	Low
73	Luster, Vestland	$172	87	$1,233	41.2%	Low
74	Hamar, Innlandet	$172	125	$995	32.6%	Low
75	Sortland, Nordland	$171	79	$1,257	39.4%	Low
76	Lillestrøm, Viken	$171	102	$972	36.9%	Low
77	Stavanger, Rogaland	$169	894	$1,084	37.5%	Low
78	Lillehammer, Innlandet	$167	227	$1,331	39.5%	Low
79	Suldal, Rogaland	$167	68	$843	30.4%	Low
80	Nord-Aurdal, Innlandet	$166	87	$911	25.4%	Low
81	Oslo, Oslo	$165	5,414	$1,296	43.2%	Low
82	Halden, Viken	$163	81	$924	35.6%	Low
83	Farsund, Agder	$160	114	$1,037	36.5%	Low
84	Sarpsborg, Viken	$159	65	$892	32.7%	Low
85	Moss, Viken	$159	93	$978	37.1%	Low
86	Porsgrunn, Vestfold og Telemark	$158	76	$925	34.0%	Low
87	Bodø - Bådåddjo, Nordland	$158	178	$1,058	37.1%	Low
88	Sola, Rogaland	$157	66	$990	40.8%	Low
89	Narvik, Nordland	$155	156	$1,207	38.5%	Low
90	Sandnes, Rogaland	$154	209	$972	37.4%	Low
91	Bodø, Nordland	$151	108	$1,005	36.1%	Low
92	Harstad, Troms og Finnmark	$149	118	$889	33.7%	Low
93	Molde, Møre og Romsdal	$147	106	$807	34.4%	Low
94	Haugesund, Rogaland	$142	157	$679	31.2%	Low
95	Volda, Møre og Romsdal	$142	80	$731	35.6%	Low
96	Kongsberg, Viken	$134	119	$962	33.1%	Low
97	Drammen, Buskerud	$133	87	$730	33.9%	Low
98	Notodden, Vestfold og Telemark	$133	74	$831	29.9%	Low
99	Sunnfjord, Vestland	$130	102	$864	36.9%	Low
100	Skien, Vestfold og Telemark	$118	71	$828	34.5%	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 47.4% occupancy, $1,500/month revenue, and 2,029 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	47.4%	2,029	$1,500	$181	Low
2	Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark	43.7%	2,338	$2,067	$244	Low
3	Oslo, Oslo	43.2%	5,414	$1,296	$165	Low
4	Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal	39.7%	396	$1,217	$191	Low
5	Kristiansand, Agder	39.0%	741	$988	$205	Low
6	Stavanger, Rogaland	37.5%	894	$1,084	$169	Low
7	Trysil, Innlandet	35.0%	524	$2,102	$312	Low
8	Trondheim, Trøndelag	34.8%	1,393	$1,051	$196	Low
9	Hemsedal, Viken	30.7%	323	$1,903	$338	Low
10	Arendal, Agder	29.9%	344	$788	$256	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 2,338 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 $3,585. 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?

Reine, Nordland has the highest occupancy rate in this comparison at 49.8%. 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 $430 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 35.1% occupancy, and the top performer posts $3,585 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 35.1%. 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 2026-04-08. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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