Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Bethel, AK Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Bethel brought in $30,385 over the 12 months through September 2026, across just 22 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Bethel Airbnb Market at a Glance
Rates are in line with the Alaska average, but bookings trail it. Listings averaged $276 a night and were booked on 36% of available nights, against $270 and 46% for the Alaska average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.4 times as much as in January, usually the slowest. With only 22 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 22 active listings, Bethel is the 44th-largest of 50 Alaska markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Bethel?
Gross bookings per Bethel listing averaged $30,385 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Alaska average: $30,815), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Bethel listing brings in $5,000 in August, its best month, and $2,050 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 33% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Bethel's 22 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $6,950+ a month, about 2.3 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $4,590 or more, roughly $1,600 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $2,960 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,650 or less, about 56% of the median.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
August earns about 2.4 times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Bethel Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
August 2026 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $3,328 | 39.2% | $245 | $111 | 28 days | 2.2 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $3,445 | 41.7% | $249 | $111 | 9 days | 3.9 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $3,805 | 42.1% | $246 | $127 | 15 days | 6.1 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $3,204 | 37.9% | $241 | $103 | 10 days | 4.9 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,076 | 24.5% | $238 | $67 | 18 days | 3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $2,185 | 23.9% | $236 | $78 | 16 days | 3.5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $3,414 | 38.0% | $238 | $110 | 16 days | 3.4 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $3,191 | 38.5% | $244 | $106 | 22 days | 3.7 nights |
| May 2026 | $4,855 | 42.2% | $281 | $157 | 30 days | 5.5 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $3,923 | 44.6% | $285 | $131 | 22 days | 2.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $3,868 | 39.3% | $287 | $125 | 28 days | 4.4 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $5,314 | 56.9% | $290 | $171 | 51 days | 3.3 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
The typical Bethel listing earns about $2,960 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb profit calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Bethel Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Bethel Airbnb took in $30,385 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,730 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about $2,710 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $1,890 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,890 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,500 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any HOA or condo fees.
Bethel Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $28,495 | $44,210 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay6% of Bethel bookings | $1,890 | $2,940 |
| Gross bookings | $30,385 | $47,150 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 86% of Bethel listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$4,190 | −$6,500 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$1,890 | −$2,940 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,520 | −$2,360 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$610 | −$940 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$910 | −$1,410 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$300 | −$300 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$150 | −$150 |
| Management$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | $0 | $0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | $0 | $0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | $0 | $0 |
| Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$9,570 | −$14,600 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $20,815about $1,730 a month | $32,550about $2,710 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Bethel Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Bethel's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Bethel home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb income calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
How Bethel's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Bethel listings are booked on 52% or more of their nights, against 36% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $250 adds about $2,520 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $295 a night or more, against a median of $250. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about $2,850 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, August brings the average listing about $5,000, against $2,050 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Bethel listings average 4.93 stars, and 55% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about $3,930 a month, against $2,530 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Bethel?
Bethel listings were booked on 36% of the nights they were open over the past year, 10 percentage points below the Alaska average (46%) and 5 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 25% in January to 57% in August.
Across Bethel's 22 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 74%+ of open nights, 38 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 52% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 36% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 20% or less, under two nights a week.
August is usually the busiest month in Bethel, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 36% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Bethel?
The average nightly rate in Bethel, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $276 over the past year, about the same as the Alaska average ($270) and about 18% below the U.S. average of $335. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in June and August at about $265 and bottom out in September and November at about $235.
Across Bethel's 22 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $350+ a night, about 39% above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $295 or more, about $45 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $250 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $190 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
June rates run 14% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month ADR of $276 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Bethel?
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Bethel it averaged $105 over the past year, from about $66 in a typical January to about $161 in a typical August.
Across Bethel's 22 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $172+ per open night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $136 or more, about $45 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $89 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $59 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
August RevPAR is about 2.4 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Bethel
With only 22 active listings, the monthly pattern in Bethel is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in August and bottom out in January.
Average revenue by month in Bethel
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Revenue by month in Bethel in numbers
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $2,050 |
| February | $2,640 |
| March | $3,070 |
| April | $2,880 |
| May | $4,050 |
| June | $4,160 |
| July | $3,600 |
| August | $5,000 |
| September | $3,490 |
| October | $3,060 |
| November | $3,180 |
| December | $3,000 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Bethel?
Guests book Bethel stays 20 days ahead on average (about three weeks), so many trips are booked close to arrival. August stays are booked furthest out, about 40 days ahead, and October stays closest to arrival, about 11 days. A typical August booking is made in early July.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 20 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Bethel
None of the 22 active listings in Bethel display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and occupancy-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the city or county before buying or listing in Bethel.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Bethel
AirROI's area guide picks eight Bethel neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown Bethel, Nushagak River and Kuskokwim River. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Bethel | The heart of Bethel, offering proximity to local shops, restaurants, and cultural experiences. Ideal for travelers looking to explore the city and its unique Alaskan heritage. | Bethel Heritage Center, Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Airport, local shops, restaurants |
| Nushagak River | Known for its picturesque river views and access to fishing opportunities, this area attracts outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat. | Nushagak River, fishing spots, nature trails |
| Kuskokwim River | Offers incredible views and easy access to nature, making it perfect for guests looking for adventure activities such as fishing and wildlife viewing. | Kuskokwim River, wildlife viewing, fishing, hiking trails |
| Bethel Airport Area | Convenient for travelers arriving by air, this area has amenities catering to visitors, making it a practical choice for transient guests. | Bethel Airport, transportation services, shopping areas |
| Eek | A small village near Bethel, offering a glimpse into traditional Alaskan life. Great for those looking for an authentic cultural experience. | Eek's historical sites, local culture, scenic views |
| Oscarville | An area with beautiful landscapes and close-knit community vibe, ideal for guests who want to unwind and engage with local culture. | community events, natural scenery, local artisans |
| Napaskiak | A charming village close to Bethel full of opportunities for outdoor activities and cultural exchanges, particularly showcasing Native Alaskan traditions. | Napaskiak Village events, outdoor adventures, cultural sites |
| Tuntutuliak | A rural area that offers fishing and outdoor activities, perfect for eco-tourists and those wanting to escape the city life. | fishing locations, wildlife opportunities, remote landscapes |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Bethel vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
There is no other market with 30 or more active listings within 100 km of Bethel to compare it with.
Other Airbnb Markets in Alaska
- Anchorage Airbnb data 2,088 listings
- Fairbanks Airbnb data 745 listings
- Homer Airbnb data 515 listings
- Juneau Airbnb data 375 listings
- Soldotna Airbnb data 356 listings
- Wasilla Airbnb data 336 listings
- Palmer Airbnb data 334 listings
- Seward Airbnb data 301 listings
See all 50 Alaska Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Bethel
Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Bethel:
- Birch Bay Airbnb data WA · $263/night · 35.3%
- Hamilton Airbnb data MT · $286/night · 34.9%
- Borrego Springs Airbnb data CA · $280/night · 37.1%
- Lake Forest Airbnb data CA · $282/night · 37.4%
- Bullhead City Airbnb data AZ · $287/night · 34.3%
- Hot Springs Airbnb data SD · $262/night · 36.8%
FAQ
Bethel Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Bethel?
An active Bethel Airbnb grossed $30,385 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 22 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $4,590 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Bethel?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Bethel listings earn between $1,650 and $4,590 in a typical month, and the top tenth $6,950 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Bethel?
Listings in Bethel were booked on 36% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 46% for the Alaska average. August is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Bethel?
The average booked night in Bethel cost $276 before fees. Half of listings charge between $190 and $295, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Bethel?
None of the active Bethel listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and occupancy-tax rules with the city or county before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Bethel?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Bethel Airbnb grossed $30,385 in the 12 months to September 2026, in line with the Alaska average, though with only 22 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $20,815 a year (about $1,730 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about $2,710 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Bethel?
August usually pays best, averaging $5,000 per active listing over the past two years, and January usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Bethel?
Each night a Bethel listing was open to book earned $105 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made $172 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Bethel?
Bethel stays were booked 20 days (about three weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing can still fill close to the date.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Bethel?
The average Bethel Airbnb stay lasted 3.9 nights over the past year. A listing took 22 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Bethel rated?
Guests rate Bethel Airbnbs 4.93 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Bethel?
Downtown Bethel, Nushagak River and Kuskokwim River draw the most short-term rental interest in Bethel. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Bethel?
AirROI counted 22 active Airbnb listings in Bethel as of September 2026.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Bethel?
In Bethel, about six in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $109.
How many tourists visit Bethel, AK?
All of the United States had 72.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. AirROI estimates 458 Airbnb stays in Bethel, AK in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Alaska tourism statistics.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 22 active Airbnb listings in Bethel from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. Money figures are in U.S. dollars. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.