AirROI ranking · 202616 markets ranked
Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Gangwon State, South Korea (2026)
Donghae-si is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Gangwon State in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 16 markets. Its listings averaged $11,200 in revenue over the 12 months to September 2026 and were booked on 34% of nights. It leads on the blend rather than on any one measure, placing 1st of 16 for occupancy, 1st of 16 for revenue growth and 3rd of 16 for revenue per listing. Chuncheon-si and Daegwannyeong-myeon come next.
- Markets tracked
- 46
- Active Airbnb listings
- 4,660
- Avg. revenue per listing
- $8,930
- Occupancy rate
- 26%
- Avg. nightly rate
- $120
- Avg. revenue, top 10 markets
- $9,580
The short answer
Gangwon State Airbnb Market at a Glance
Across Gangwon State, the 4,660 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $8,930 over the same period. They were booked on 26% of nights at about $120 a night; the ranking covers the 16 markets with at least 30 active listings. It was a softer year: revenue per listing fell in 13 of the 16 ranked markets with a comparable year of data, by 6% in the typical one.
The ranking weighs revenue per listing most, then occupancy and market size, then how evenly income spreads across the year and how it changed on the year. It reflects rental performance, not purchase prices or local short-term rental rules. Most listings in every one of the 16 ranked markets display a registration number, so confirm the local rules for any address you consider. How the ranking works.
Where the top 10 Airbnb markets in Gangwon State are
Each dot is one of the 46 markets AirROI tracks in Gangwon State, sized by active listings and coloured by average revenue per listing. Select a number to jump to its profile.
All money figures on this page are in US dollars.
Top 10
The Top 10 Airbnb Markets in Gangwon State
Each profile draws on the market's full AirROI report: how it earns, when in the year, who books and what sells. Monthly figures are averages per listing active in that month, so twelve of them add up to more than the annual average, which also counts listings that operated for only part of the year.
| # | Market | Avg. revenue | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Donghae-si High occupancy · Growing revenue | $11,200 | 34% | |
 Chuncheon-si High earnings · Large market | $11,700 | 27% | |
 Daegwannyeong-myeon High earnings · Growing revenue | $12,900 | 27% | |
| 4 |  Wonju-si High occupancy · Year-round demand | $8,760 | 28% |
| 5 |  Gangneung-si Large market · High earnings | $9,750 | 26% |
| 6 |  Toseong-myeon High occupancy · High earnings | $11,200 | 28% |
| 7 |  Sokcho-si Large market · High occupancy | $8,710 | 28% |
| 8 |  Seo-myeon Year-round demand | $8,860 | 19% |
| 9 |  Yeongwol-eup Year-round demand · Growing revenue | $6,730 | 24% |
| 10 |  Sibyeon-ri Large market | $6,050 | 21% |
1. Donghae-si
Known for: High occupancy · Growing revenue
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Donghae-si - Avg. revenue
- $11,200 +33% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 34%
- Nightly rate
- $125
- Active listings
- 146
Where it places among the 16 ranked markets in Gangwon State
- Revenue 3rd of 16
- Occupancy 1st of 16
- Market size 6th of 16
- Year-round 8th of 16
- Growth 1st of 16
- How it earns
- Donghae-si fills more nights than any other ranked market in Gangwon State: 34% of them, at about $125 a night. That adds up to $11,200 per listing over the year, the third-highest of the 16 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $1,170 a month; the top quarter clear $1,750 or more. Revenue per listing rose 33% over the year, the biggest gain in Gangwon State, helped by nightly rates 7% higher.
- When it earns
- Donghae-si's season covers July and August, peaking in August at about $2,200 per listing; March, the quietest month, brings in about $787. Stays are shorter than in most of Gangwon State, about 1.7 nights, so listings turn over often; guests book about 26 days ahead.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (66% of entire homes), and boutique and hotel-style units make up 49% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet March and plan to use a professional manager or run a polished operation.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,200 $787- Median listing
- $1,170/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,750+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 26 days
- Average stay
- 1.7 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 64%
2. Chuncheon-si
Known for: High earnings · Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Chuncheon-si - Avg. revenue
- $11,700 −6% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 27%
- Nightly rate
- $145
- Active listings
- 411
Where it places among the 16 ranked markets in Gangwon State
- Revenue 2nd of 16
- Occupancy 6th of 16
- Market size 3rd of 16
- Year-round 3rd of 16
- Growth 8th of 16
- How it earns
- Chuncheon-si is Gangwon State's third-largest Airbnb market, with 411 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $11,700, the second-highest of the 16 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $985, and the best quarter clear $1,900. Revenue per listing slipped 6% over the year even with rates 5% higher, as bookings softened.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Chuncheon-si concentrates in July and August: August earns about $1,920 per listing, about 1.9 times as much as March.
- What sells
- One-bedroom homes lead the market (44% of entire homes), and houses make up 58% of supply.
- Guest expectations
- Guests rate listings highly, 4.86 stars on average against 4.79 for the typical market in Gangwon State, so reviews set a high bar.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,920 $1,030- Median listing
- $985/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,900+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 26 days
- Average stay
- 1.9 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 55%
Areas in the full report: Nami Island · Chuncheon Lake · Soyang Dam
Full Chuncheon-si Airbnb report3. Daegwannyeong-myeon
Known for: High earnings · Growing revenue
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Daegwannyeong-myeon - Avg. revenue
- $12,900 +18% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 27%
- Nightly rate
- $155
- Active listings
- 68
Where it places among the 16 ranked markets in Gangwon State
- Revenue 1st of 16
- Occupancy 5th of 16
- Market size 12th of 16
- Year-round 6th of 16
- Growth 2nd of 16
- How it earns
- Daegwannyeong-myeon listings charge about $155 a night, 26% above the Gangwon State average, and are booked on 27% of nights. Average revenue per listing came to $12,900, the highest of the 16 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $1,130 and a top-quarter listing $2,460 or more. Revenue per listing rose 18% over the year, the second-biggest gain in Gangwon State on stronger bookings rather than higher rates. With 68 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Daegwannyeong-myeon has two seasons, December–February and July–August. January is the strongest month at about $2,410 per listing, and September the quietest at about $943. Trips run long, about 4 nights on average against 2.3 nights for the typical market in Gangwon State, booked about 34 days ahead.
- Who books
- 45% of guests travel from abroad, most often from Malaysia and Singapore.
- What sells
- Big homes are common: 41% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 19% in the typical market in Gangwon State, and boutique and hotel-style units make up 54% of supply.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who want a large home for groups and families and can ride out a slow September.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,410 $943- Median listing
- $1,130/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $2,460+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 34 days
- Average stay
- 4 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 45%
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
4. Wonju-si
Known for: High occupancy · Year-round demand
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Wonju-si - Avg. revenue
- $8,760 0% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 28%
- Nightly rate
- $120
- Active listings
- 141
Where it places among the 16 ranked markets in Gangwon State
- Revenue 7th of 16
- Occupancy 2nd of 16
- Market size 7th of 16
- Year-round 3rd of 16
- Growth 4th of 16
- How it earns
- Wonju-si has a milder off-season than most of Gangwon State: March, its slowest month, brings in about 54% of August's revenue. Average revenue per listing came to $8,760, the seventh-highest of the 16 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $710 a month; the top quarter clear $1,430 or more.
- When it earns
- In Wonju-si, the months from July to August earn above the yearly average, led by August at about $1,470 per listing; March is the low point at about $787.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (53% of entire homes), and houses make up 62% of supply.
- Guest expectations
- Guests rate listings highly, 4.86 stars on average against 4.79 for the typical market in Gangwon State, so reviews set a high bar.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,470 $787- Median listing
- $710/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,430+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 27 days
- Average stay
- 2.6 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 65%
5. Gangneung-si
Known for: Large market · High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Gangneung-si - Avg. revenue
- $9,750 −7% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 26%
- Nightly rate
- $125
- Active listings
- 1,580
Where it places among the 16 ranked markets in Gangwon State
- Revenue 5th of 16
- Occupancy 7th of 16
- Market size 1st of 16
- Year-round 7th of 16
- Growth 9th of 16
- How it earns
- Gangneung-si is Gangwon State's largest Airbnb market, with 1,580 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $9,750 in revenue over the year, the fifth-highest of the 16 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $826, and the best quarter clear $1,700. Revenue per listing slipped 7% over the year, in a softer year across Gangwon State.
- When it earns
- Gangneung-si's season covers July and August, peaking in August at about $2,150 per listing; March, the quietest month, brings in about $809.
- What sells
- One-bedroom homes lead the market (49% of entire homes), and boutique and hotel-style units make up 60% of supply.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who are prepared for thin bookings around March and plan to use a professional manager or run a polished operation.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,150 $809- Median listing
- $826/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,700+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 24 days
- Average stay
- 2.1 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 45%
Areas in the full report: Gyeongpo Beach · Anmok Beach · Seongyojang
Full Gangneung-si Airbnb report6. Toseong-myeon
Known for: High occupancy · High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Toseong-myeon - Avg. revenue
- $11,200 −2% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 28%
- Nightly rate
- $135
- Active listings
- 118
Where it places among the 16 ranked markets in Gangwon State
- Revenue 4th of 16
- Occupancy 3rd of 16
- Market size 8th of 16
- Year-round 13th of 16
- Growth 6th of 16
- How it earns
- Toseong-myeon books 28% of nights at about $135 a night, close to the typical market in Gangwon State. Average revenue per listing came to $11,200, the fourth-highest of the 16 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $945 and a top-quarter listing $1,770 or more.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Toseong-myeon concentrates in July and August: August earns about $2,580 per listing, about 3.2 times as much as April.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (42% of entire homes), and boutique and hotel-style units make up 48% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet April.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,580 $799- Median listing
- $945/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,770+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 25 days
- Average stay
- 2.1 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 53%
7. Sokcho-si
Known for: Large market · High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Sokcho-si - Avg. revenue
- $8,710 −1% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 28%
- Nightly rate
- $105
- Active listings
- 733
Where it places among the 16 ranked markets in Gangwon State
- Revenue 8th of 16
- Occupancy 4th of 16
- Market size 2nd of 16
- Year-round 15th of 16
- Growth 5th of 16
- How it earns
- Sokcho-si is Gangwon State's second-largest Airbnb market, with 733 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $8,710 in revenue over the year, the eighth-highest of the 16 ranked markets. Its place at #7 rests on market size (2nd of 16) and occupancy (4th of 16) rather than on revenue per listing. A typical listing takes in about $722 a month; the top quarter clear $1,360 or more.
- When it earns
- In Sokcho-si, the months from July to August earn above the yearly average, led by August at about $1,940 per listing; March is the low point at about $540.
- Who books
- About three in ten guests (29%) travel from abroad, most often from the United States and France.
- What sells
- One-bedroom homes lead the market (74% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 47% of supply.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who can ride out a slow March.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,940 $540- Median listing
- $722/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,360+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 22 days
- Average stay
- 2.3 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 29%
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
Areas in the full report: Sokcho Beach · Seoraksan National Park · Daepo Port
Full Sokcho-si Airbnb report8. Seo-myeon
Known for: Year-round demand
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Seo-myeon - Avg. revenue
- $8,860 −6% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 19%
- Nightly rate
- $155
- Active listings
- 94
Where it places among the 16 ranked markets in Gangwon State
- Revenue 6th of 16
- Occupancy 14th of 16
- Market size 10th of 16
- Year-round 1st of 16
- Growth 7th of 16
- How it earns
- Seo-myeon has a milder off-season than most of Gangwon State: March, its slowest month, brings in about 59% of July's revenue. Average revenue per listing came to $8,860, the sixth-highest of the 16 ranked markets. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about $675 a month, while the top quarter clear $1,540 and the top 10% $3,540, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of Gangwon State. Nightly rates rose 12%, but fewer booked nights left revenue per listing 6% lower on the year.
- When it earns
- Seo-myeon's season covers July and August, peaking in July at about $1,560 per listing; March, the quietest month, brings in about $926.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (43% of entire homes), and boutique and hotel-style units make up 68% of supply.
- Who books
- Most guests are domestic (77%), and the United States and Singapore send the most visitors from abroad.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,560 $926- Median listing
- $675/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,540+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 26 days
- Average stay
- 2 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 45%
9. Yeongwol-eup
Known for: Year-round demand · Growing revenue
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Yeongwol-eup - Avg. revenue
- $6,730 +13% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 24%
- Nightly rate
- $105
- Active listings
- 42
Where it places among the 16 ranked markets in Gangwon State
- Revenue 10th of 16
- Occupancy 9th of 16
- Market size 15th of 16
- Year-round 2nd of 16
- Growth 3rd of 16
- How it earns
- Yeongwol-eup has a milder off-season than most of Gangwon State: March, its slowest month, brings in about 55% of August's revenue. Listings averaged $6,730 in revenue over the year, the tenth-highest of the 16 ranked markets. Its place at #9 rests on year-round demand (2nd of 16) and revenue growth (3rd of 16) rather than on revenue per listing. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $732, and the best quarter clear $1,530. Revenue per listing rose 13% over the year, the third-biggest gain in Gangwon State on stronger bookings rather than higher rates. Its 42 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Yeongwol-eup peaks twice, over July–August and again over October–November; August leads at about $1,330 per listing, while March brings in about $732.
- What sells
- Private rooms are a large part of supply (48% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.72 stars) trail the typical market in Gangwon State (4.79), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,330 $732- Median listing
- $732/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,530+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 33 days
- Average stay
- 2.2 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 36%
10. Sibyeon-ri
Known for: Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Sibyeon-ri - Avg. revenue
- $6,050 −11% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 21%
- Nightly rate
- $94
- Active listings
- 247
Where it places among the 16 ranked markets in Gangwon State
- Revenue 11th of 16
- Occupancy 11th of 16
- Market size 4th of 16
- Year-round 16th of 16
- Growth 11th of 16
- How it earns
- Sibyeon-ri is Gangwon State's fourth-largest Airbnb market, with 247 active listings to price against. Moderate rates keep revenue per listing at $6,050, 32% below the Gangwon State average. Its place at #10 rests on market size (4th of 16) rather than on revenue per listing. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about $419 a month, while the top quarter clear $935 and the top 10% $1,680, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of Gangwon State. Revenue per listing fell 11% over the year, in a softer year across Gangwon State.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Sibyeon-ri concentrates in July and August: August earns about $1,550 per listing, about 4.7 times as much as March.
- What sells
- Smaller places set the market: only 0% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 19% in the typical market in Gangwon State; apartments and condos make up 60% of supply.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who are prepared for thin bookings around March and prefer a smaller one- or two-bedroom place.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,550 $328- Median listing
- $419/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $935+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 21 days
- Average stay
- 2.4 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 59%
Full ranking
How All 16 Ranked Markets in Gangwon State Compare
The overall ranking with the five measures behind it. "Slow month" is a market's weakest month of revenue as a share of its best, so a higher figure means steadier income. Select a column heading to re-sort.
| Donghae-si High occupancy, growing revenue | $11,240 | 34% | $125 | 36% | +33% | 146 | |
| Chuncheon-si High earnings, large market | $11,698 | 27% | $146 | 54% | −6% | 411 | |
| Daegwannyeong-myeon High earnings, growing revenue | $12,898 | 27% | $154 | 39% | +18% | 68 | |
| 4 | Wonju-si High occupancy, year-round demand | $8,758 | 28% | $122 | 54% | 0% | 141 |
| 5 | Gangneung-si Large market, high earnings | $9,747 | 26% | $126 | 38% | −7% | 1,581 |
| 6 | Toseong-myeon High occupancy, high earnings | $11,160 | 28% | $137 | 31% | −2% | 118 |
| 7 | Sokcho-si Large market, high occupancy | $8,709 | 28% | $105 | 28% | −1% | 733 |
| 8 | Seo-myeon Year-round demand | $8,856 | 19% | $156 | 59% | −6% | 94 |
| 9 | Yeongwol-eup Year-round demand, growing revenue | $6,725 | 24% | $105 | 55% | +13% | 42 |
| 10 | Sibyeon-ri Large market | $6,045 | 21% | $94 | 21% | −11% | 247 |
| 11 | Jugwang-myeon | $7,614 | 21% | $115 | 34% | −16% | 84 |
| 12 | Samcheok-si Large market | $4,634 | 20% | $126 | 35% | −11% | 147 |
| 13 | Buk-myeon | $4,859 | 20% | $91 | 35% | −10% | 45 |
| 14 | Bongpyeong-myeon | $3,897 | 18% | $120 | 43% | −13% | 105 |
| 15 | Jucheong-ri | $5,621 | 26% | $114 | 30% | −18% | 35 |
| 16 | Hagwangjeong-ri | $4,031 | 17% | $106 | 34% | −16% | 51 |
By measure
Gangwon State Airbnb Markets Ranked by Revenue, Nightly Rate and Occupancy
The overall ranking balances five measures. These lists take one at a time, for buyers who care most about income, pricing power, bookings, a steady calendar, momentum or market size.
Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Gangwon State
Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Daegwannyeong-myeon #3 overall | $12,900 | |
| Chuncheon-si #2 overall | $11,700 | |
| Donghae-si #1 overall | $11,200 | |
| 4 | Toseong-myeon #6 overall | $11,200 |
| 5 | Gangneung-si #5 overall | $9,750 |
| 6 | Seo-myeon #8 overall | $8,860 |
| 7 | Wonju-si #4 overall | $8,760 |
| 8 | Sokcho-si #7 overall | $8,710 |
| 9 | Jugwang-myeon #11 overall | $7,610 |
| 10 | Sibyeon-ri #10 overall | $6,050 |
| 11 | Samcheok-si #12 overall | $4,630 |
| 12 | Bongpyeong-myeon #14 overall | $3,900 |
Most expensive Airbnb markets in Gangwon State by nightly rate
Average rate per booked night. A high rate earns most where occupancy holds up too. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Nightly |
|---|---|---|
| Seo-myeon #8 overall | $155 | |
| Daegwannyeong-myeon #3 overall | $155 | |
| Chuncheon-si #2 overall | $145 | |
| 4 | Toseong-myeon #6 overall | $135 |
| 5 | Gangneung-si #5 overall | $125 |
| 6 | Samcheok-si #12 overall | $125 |
| 7 | Donghae-si #1 overall | $125 |
| 8 | Wonju-si #4 overall | $120 |
| 9 | Bongpyeong-myeon #14 overall | $120 |
| 10 | Jugwang-myeon #11 overall | $115 |
| 11 | Sokcho-si #7 overall | $105 |
| 12 | Sibyeon-ri #10 overall | $94 |
Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Gangwon State
Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Donghae-si #1 overall | 34% | |
| Wonju-si #4 overall | 28% | |
| Toseong-myeon #6 overall | 28% | |
| 4 | Sokcho-si #7 overall | 28% |
| 5 | Daegwannyeong-myeon #3 overall | 27% |
| 6 | Chuncheon-si #2 overall | 27% |
| 7 | Gangneung-si #5 overall | 26% |
| 8 | Jugwang-myeon #11 overall | 21% |
| 9 | Sibyeon-ri #10 overall | 21% |
| 10 | Samcheok-si #12 overall | 20% |
| 11 | Seo-myeon #8 overall | 19% |
| 12 | Bongpyeong-myeon #14 overall | 18% |
Most year-round Airbnb markets in Gangwon State
Revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month, so a higher figure means steadier income. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Slow month |
|---|---|---|
| Seo-myeon #8 overall | 59% | |
| Chuncheon-si #2 overall | 54% | |
| Wonju-si #4 overall | 54% | |
| 4 | Bongpyeong-myeon #14 overall | 43% |
| 5 | Daegwannyeong-myeon #3 overall | 39% |
| 6 | Gangneung-si #5 overall | 38% |
| 7 | Donghae-si #1 overall | 36% |
| 8 | Samcheok-si #12 overall | 35% |
| 9 | Jugwang-myeon #11 overall | 34% |
| 10 | Toseong-myeon #6 overall | 31% |
| 11 | Sokcho-si #7 overall | 28% |
| 12 | Sibyeon-ri #10 overall | 21% |
Largest Airbnb markets in Gangwon State
Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.
| # | Market | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Gangneung-si #5 overall | 1,580 | |
| Sokcho-si #7 overall | 733 | |
| Chuncheon-si #2 overall | 411 | |
| 4 | Sibyeon-ri #10 overall | 247 |
| 5 | Samcheok-si #12 overall | 147 |
| 6 | Donghae-si #1 overall | 146 |
| 7 | Wonju-si #4 overall | 141 |
| 8 | Toseong-myeon #6 overall | 118 |
| 9 | Bongpyeong-myeon #14 overall | 105 |
| 10 | Seo-myeon #8 overall | 94 |
| 11 | Jugwang-myeon #11 overall | 84 |
| 12 | Daegwannyeong-myeon #3 overall | 68 |
| 13 | Hagwangjeong-ri #16 overall | 51 |
| 14 | Buk-myeon #13 overall | 45 |
| 15 | Yeongwol-eup #9 overall | 42 |
| 16 | Jucheong-ri #15 overall | 35 |
Seasonality
When Airbnbs in Gangwon State Earn the Most
August is the best month for more than eight in ten ranked markets in Gangwon State. March is the most common slowest month, in 11 markets.
August earns about 2.6 times what March does
Average revenue per listing across the 16 ranked markets in Gangwon State, by month
| Month | Avg. revenue per listing | Best month for | Highest-ranked examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $1,120 | 1 market | Daegwannyeong-myeon |
| February | $983 | – | – |
| March | $730 | – | – |
| April | $791 | – | – |
| May | $1,100 | – | – |
| June | $1,020 | – | – |
| July | $1,600 | 2 markets | Seo-myeon, Jucheong-ri |
| August | $1,920 | 13 markets | Donghae-si, Chuncheon-si, Wonju-si |
| September | $991 | – | – |
| October | $1,150 | – | – |
| November | $943 | – | – |
| December | $1,080 | – | – |
Average revenue is per listing across the ranked markets, the line in the chart above. "Best month for" counts the ranked markets whose own revenue peaks in that month.
Method
How the Ranking Works
The ranking covers the 16 markets in Gangwon State with at least 30 active Airbnb listings and data through September 2026. Each market is compared with the others on five measures, and markets are ordered by a weighted blend of where they place on each:
- Revenue per listing (35%): average revenue an active listing earned over the past 12 months.
- Occupancy (20%): share of available nights that were booked.
- Market size (20%): active listings. Bigger markets offer more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers when you sell.
- Year-round demand (15%): revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month. The latest month is left out when its bookings look incomplete.
- Growth (10%): change in revenue per listing from the year before. Markets whose boundaries changed between years are scored in the middle.
Left out: 25 markets whose data predate the latest refresh. The score measures how rentals perform. It does not include purchase prices, financing, operating costs or local short-term rental rules, which vary by address and should be checked before buying. Figures are in US dollars and match each market's own report; see the data methodology for how listings are tracked.
To check one property before buying, run its address and size through the Airbnb profit calculator for a revenue, occupancy and nightly-rate range from comparable listings.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in Gangwon State
What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Gangwon State?
Donghae-si ranks first of the 16 markets in Gangwon State in AirROI's ranking, with US$11,200 in average revenue per listing and 34% occupancy. Chuncheon-si and Daegwannyeong-myeon follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.
What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Gangwon State?
By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 60 listings, Daegwannyeong-myeon leads at US$12,900 a year, ahead of Chuncheon-si at US$11,700. Profit also depends on what a property costs to buy and run, which varies far more between markets than revenue does.
How much does an Airbnb make in Gangwon State?
The average active listing in Gangwon State earned US$8,930 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 26% occupancy. Across the ranked markets, the middle half averaged between US$4,860 and US$9,750 per listing. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.
What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in Gangwon State?
The average listing in Gangwon State was booked on 26% of available nights over the past 12 months. Half of the ranked markets fall between 20% and 27%, so a market above about 27% sits in the top quarter. Occupancy is only half the picture: a market with lower occupancy can still earn more if its nightly rates are higher.
Where is Airbnb demand highest in Gangwon State?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Donghae-si has the highest occupancy, with 34% of available nights booked, followed by Wonju-si at 28%. Its listings average about US$125 a night and US$11,200 a year.
Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Gangwon State?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Seo-myeon has the highest average nightly rate, about US$155, followed by Daegwannyeong-myeon at US$155. Sibyeon-ri is the least expensive, at about US$94. The average booked night in Gangwon State costs about US$120.
What is the best month for Airbnb in Gangwon State?
August is the highest-earning month for 13 of the 16 ranked markets, followed by July (2). March is the most common slowest month, in 11 of the 16 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.
Which Airbnb markets in Gangwon State earn the most evenly through the year?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Seo-myeon has the steadiest income: its slowest month, March, still earns about 59% of its best. Chuncheon-si follows, at 54%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.
Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in Gangwon State?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Donghae-si, up 33% on the year before, and in Daegwannyeong-myeon, up 18%. A single strong year can reflect events or new supply, so it is worth checking a market's monthly trend before relying on it.
Is Airbnb still profitable in Gangwon State in 2026?
Revenue per listing grew in 3 of the 16 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it fell 6%. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.
How many Airbnb listings are there in Gangwon State?
AirROI tracked 4,660 active Airbnb listings in Gangwon State over the 12 months to September 2026, across 46 markets. The largest ranked market is Gangneung-si, with 1,580 listings, followed by Sokcho-si with 733.
Do Airbnb hosts need a permit in Gangwon State?
Rules can be national or regional as well as local, and they change often, so check each of them for any address you consider. In the listing data, most listings display a registration number in all 16 ranked markets, though that shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow.
Directory
All 46 Airbnb Markets in Gangwon State
Every Gangwon State city with an AirROI Airbnb market report, A–Z, with its active listing count.
B
- Bangnim-myeon 19 listings
- Bongpyeong-myeon 105 listings
- Buk-myeon 45 listings
- Bukbang-myeon 22 listings
- Bukpyeong-myeon 17 listings
C
- Chuncheon-si 411 listings
D
- Daegwannyeong-myeon 68 listings
- Do-ri 18 listings
- Donghae-si 146 listings
- Dongho-ri 23 listings
- Dunnae-myeon 24 listings
G
- Gangneung-si 1,581 listings
- Geojin-eup 22 listings
- Gimsatgat-myeon 21 listings
- Girin-myeon 21 listings
- Gisamun-ri 19 listings
- Gonggeun-myeon 17 listings
- Gwangjin-ri 18 listings
H
- Hagwangjeong-ri 51 listings
- Hwacheon-eup 32 listings
- Hwachon-myeon 29 listings
- Hyeonbuk-myeon 20 listings
- Hyeonnae-myeon 19 listings
I
- Inje-eup 20 listings
J
- Jeong-am-ri 22 listings
- Jinbu-myeon 20 listings
- Jucheon-myeon 20 listings
- Jucheong-ri 35 listings
- Jugwang-myeon 84 listings
M
- Mureungdowon-myeon 21 listings
S
- Samcheok-si 147 listings
- Sanae-myeon 19 listings
- Seo-myeon 94 listings
- Seoseok-myeon 19 listings
- Sibyeon-ri 247 listings
- Sokcho-si 733 listings
T
- Taebaek-si 18 listings
- Toseong-myeon 118 listings
Y
- Yeongwol-eup 42 listings
- Yongho-ri 22 listings
- Yongpyeong-myeon 17 listings