Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Hawi, HI Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
43
Avg. booking lead time
66 days
Listings showing a permit
42%
Peak revenue month
January
Lowest revenue month
September

The short answer

Hawi Airbnb Market at a Glance

Rates and bookings both trail the Hawaii average. Listings averaged $270 a night and were booked on 44% of available nights, against $465 and 49% for the Hawaii average.

Timing matters: in January, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.2 times as much as in September, usually the slowest. With only 43 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.

With 43 active listings, Hawi is the 51st-largest of 88 Hawaii markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 27% while the number of active listings grew 19%.

Map of Airbnb listings in Hawi Browse the live Hawi Airbnb market See Every Hawi Listing

Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Hawi?

Gross bookings per Hawi listing averaged $34,014 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Hawaii average: $61,223), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Hawi listing brings in $4,750 in January, its best month, and $2,150 in September, 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%.

In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 2.1 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $6,070+ a month, about twice the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $4,000 or more, roughly $1,100 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $2,910 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,840 or less, about two-thirds 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.

January earns about 2.2 times what September 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.

Hawi 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.

January 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in July 2026 and bookings in February 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Hawi, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
MonthAvg. RevenueOccupancyAvg. Nightly RateRevPARBooking Lead TimeAvg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025$2,72837.7%$264$9185 days5.4 nights
Oct 2025$2,52036.0%$269$8172 days5.6 nights
Nov 2025$3,12042.3%$266$10466 days7.4 nights
Dec 2025$4,57449.0%$277$14860 days5.4 nights
Jan 2026$5,10857.7%$278$16572 days6.9 nights
Feb 2026$4,72267.5%$279$16980 days6.5 nights
Mar 2026$3,49651.1%$272$11357 days6.9 nights
Apr 2026$2,91139.6%$273$9751 days4.3 nights
May 2026$3,91241.1%$285$12645 days3.4 nights
Jun 2026$3,56840.6%$299$11944 days5.4 nights
Jul 2026$5,02653.2%$304$16260 days5.3 nights
Aug 2026$2,66130.9%$297$8660 days4.6 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 Hawi listing earns about $2,910 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The free Airbnb calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Hawi Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Hawi Airbnb took in $34,014 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,920 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 $2,650 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the $3,010 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,170 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,660 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.

Hawi Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Hawi Airbnb
LineAverage listingTop-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookings$31,004$42,640
Cleaning fees guests pay9% of Hawi bookings$3,010$4,140
Gross bookings$34,014$46,780
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 72% of Hawi listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−$4,090−$5,620
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself−$3,010−$4,140
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−$1,700−$2,340
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−$680−$940
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−$1,020−$1,400
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−$340−$340
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−$170−$170
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 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−$11,010−$14,950
Left for housing costs, then profit$23,004about $1,920 a month$31,830about $2,650 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo feesDepend on the home

Estimate Your Own Hawi Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Hawi'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 Hawi home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.

How Hawi's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Hawi listings are booked on 62% or more of their nights, against 47% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $200 adds about $2,000 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $250 a night or more, against a median of $200. 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 $3,100 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, January brings the average listing about $4,750, against $2,150 in September, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Hawi listings average 4.88 stars, and 58% 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 $3,900 a month, against $2,830 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Hawi?

Hawi listings were booked on 44% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points below the Hawaii average (49%) and 3 points above the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 33% in August to 63% in February.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 2.9 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 76%+ of open nights, 29 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 62% or more, roughly four nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 47% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 26% or less, roughly two nights a week.

February is usually the busiest month in Hawi, August the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

Nightly rates

How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Hawi?

The average nightly rate in Hawi, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $270 over the past year, about 42% below the Hawaii average of $465 and about 16% below the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in June and July at about $285 and bottom out in September and November at about $240.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 4.1 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $550+ a night, about 2.7 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge $250 or more, about $50 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about $200 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $135 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

July rates run 18% above September's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Hawi?

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 Hawi it averaged $116 over the past year, from about $72 in a typical September to about $153 in a typical January.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $161+ per open night, about 1.6 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $116 or more, about $18 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $98 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $73 or less, about three-quarters of the median.

January RevPAR is about 2.1 times September's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Hawi

With only 43 active listings, the monthly pattern in Hawi is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in January and bottom out in September.

Average revenue by month in Hawi

Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years

Revenue by month in Hawi in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Hawi, by calendar month
MonthRevenue per listing
January$4,750
February$4,180
March$3,330
April$2,860
May$3,510
June$3,240
July$4,220
August$2,700
September$2,150
October$2,380
November$2,900
December$4,040

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Hawi?

Guests book Hawi stays 66 days ahead on average (about two months), so guests here plan well ahead. February stays are booked furthest out, about 85 days ahead, and May stays closest to arrival, about 56 days. A typical February booking is made in late November.

February 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 66 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 Hawi

42% of the 43 active listings in Hawi display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.

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 Hawi.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Hawi

AirROI's area guide picks six Hawi neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Hawi, Pololu Valley and Hamakua Coast. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Hawi
AreaWho it suitsLandmarks nearby
HawiA charming North Kohala town with a strong local culture, stunning ocean views, and a historic ambiance. It's a great base for exploring the surrounding natural beauty and appealing to travelers seeking a tranquil retreat.Mahukona State Park, Pololu Valley Lookout, Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory, Hawi's shops and galleries, Kohala Historical Society, King Kamehameha Golf Club
Pololu ValleyA stunning natural area known for its dramatic cliffs, black sand beaches, and breathtaking views. This secluded spot attracts nature lovers and adventure seekers.Pololu Valley Beach, Hiking trails, Stunning viewpoints, Photography opportunities
Hamakua CoastFamous for its rugged coastline, lush greenery, and agricultural lands. It's perfect for travelers interested in scenic drives, waterfalls, and local farm experiences.Akaka Falls State Park, Honomu Village, Laupahoehoe Point, Botanical Gardens, Local fruit stands
Kohala CoastHome to some of the most luxurious resorts and beautiful beaches in Hawaii. This area is great for those looking to enjoy upscale amenities and activities like golf and snorkeling.Mauna Kea Beach, Hapuna Beach State Park, Waialea Bay, Luxury resorts and spas, Golf courses
MahukonaA historical site with remnants of an old harbor, it's also known for its diving spots. Ideal for those interested in marine life and Hawaiian history.Mahukona Beach Park, Diving and snorkeling, Historical sites, Scenic coastline
Hawi Mountain RoadOffers scenic drives with panoramic views and access to hiking trails, making it attractive to outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.Scenic overlooks, Hiking trails, Nature photography, Local wildlife

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Hawi Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Entire homes make up 84% of listings in Hawi, alongside 7 private-room listings (16%). Houses are the most common property type at 47%, about 2.5 times the share of cabins and other outdoor stays (19%).

Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment

Hawi Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 84%
  • Private room 16%
Room types in numbers
Hawi Airbnb listings by room type
Room typeShare of listingsListings
Entire home83.7%36
Private room16.3%7

Listings by property type

Hawi Airbnb listings by property type

  • House 47%
  • Cabin/Outdoor 19%
  • Hotel/Boutique 19%
  • Others 9%
  • Apartment/Condo 7%
Property types in numbers
Hawi Airbnb listings by property type
Property typeShare of listingsListings
House46.5%20
Cabin/Outdoor18.6%8
Hotel/Boutique18.6%8
Others9.3%4
Apartment/Condo7.0%3

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Hawi Have?

Hawi's homes run small: studios and one-bedrooms make up 60% of entire homes, and only 17% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 30 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Hawi entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

Bedroom counts in numbers
Hawi entire homes by number of bedrooms
BedroomsShare of entire homes with a bedroom countEntire homes
Studio10.0%3
1 bedroom50.0%15
2 bedrooms23.3%7
3 bedrooms13.3%4
5+ bedrooms3.3%1

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Hawi Sleep?

Most Hawi listings are sized for couples and small families: 79% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 5% take eight or more.

Hawi listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep

Guest capacity in numbers
Hawi listings by guest capacity
Guest capacityShare of listingsListings
2 guests51.2%22
3 guests4.7%2
4 guests23.3%10
5 guests7.0%3
6 guests9.3%4
8+ guests4.7%2

How Hawi Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Hawi hosts set up an average of 2 beds per listing. Only 14% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
16
Beds per listing
2
Show exact location
14%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Hawi Offer?

Outdoor dining areas are common in Hawi: 60% of listings have one, and 58% have a dedicated workspace.

Share of Hawi listings with each common amenity

  • Free parking on premises Nearly all
  • Wifi 98%
  • Hangers 93%
  • Dishes and silverware 88%
  • Kitchen 88%
  • Hair dryer 88%
  • Smoke alarm 88%
  • Shampoo 88%
  • Fire extinguisher 88%
  • Coffee maker 88%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Hawi?

Hawi draws mostly domestic guests: 89% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Seattle is the largest source, at about 4% of reviews. Of the 11% from abroad, the largest groups come from Germany and Canada. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 57%, followed by Spanish and German.

89% of Hawi guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 89%
  • International 11%

Where Hawi guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Seattle 4%
  • Portland 3%
  • Anchorage 2%
  • New York 2%
  • San Francisco 2%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Hawi guests come from: top cities
Origin cityShare of guests
Seattle3.8%
Portland3.4%
Anchorage2.2%
New York2.0%
San Francisco2.0%

Where Hawi guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • United States 89%
  • Germany 4%
  • Canada 2%
  • Spain 1%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Hawi guests come from: top countries
Origin countryShare of guests
United States88.7%
Germany3.5%
Canada2.0%
Spain0.9%

Languages spoken by Hawi guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 57%
  • Spanish 17%
  • German 7%
  • French 6%
  • Chinese 3%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Hawi guests
LanguageShare of guests
English57.3%
Spanish16.8%
German7.3%
French6.0%
Chinese3.0%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Hawi?

Hawi Airbnbs average 4.88 stars, and 58% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.80.

Check-in scores highest in Hawi; value is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.87
  • Cleanliness 4.86
  • Communication 4.87
  • Location 4.88
  • Check-in 4.90
  • Value 4.80
Category scores in numbers
Hawi guest ratings by category
CategoryAverage rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.87
Cleanliness4.86
Communication4.87
Location4.88
Check-in4.90
Value4.80

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Hawi: Stays, Rules and Fees

More than three-quarters of Hawi listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 28% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 37% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Hawi listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 35%
  • 181-270 days 42%
  • 91-180 days 19%
  • 31-90 days 5%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Hawi listings are open to guests
Days a yearShare of listingsListings
271-366 days34.9%15
181-270 days41.9%18
91-180 days18.6%8
31-90 days4.7%2

Days a year Hawi listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 5%
  • 181-270 days 23%
  • 91-180 days 37%
  • 31-90 days 28%
  • 1-30 days 7%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Hawi listings are booked or blocked
Days a yearShare of listingsListings
271-366 days4.7%2
181-270 days23.3%10
91-180 days37.2%16
31-90 days27.9%12
1-30 days7.0%3

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Hawi?

The average Hawi booking lasts 6.1 nights, longest in March and shortest in May. Listings took about 23 bookings each over the year. About half of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.

Average length of stay by month in Hawi

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Hawi Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

More than six in ten listings in Hawi accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Hawi listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 33% 14 listings
  • 2 Nights 30% 13 listings
  • 3 Nights 21% 9 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 14% 6 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 2% 1 listing

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Hawi?

Firm and Strict are the most common cancellation policies in Hawi, each used by 35% of listings. Hosts here lean strict: about seven in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 16% on Flexible or Moderate.

Cancellation policies of Hawi listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 5% 2 listings
  • Moderate 12% 5 listings
  • Limited 14% 6 listings
  • Firm 35% 15 listings
  • Strict 35% 15 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Hawi?

About nine in ten Hawi listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $100, and some higher fees lift the average to $132. Spread over the average stay of 6.1 nights, that adds roughly $16 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 9% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
$100
Average cleaning fee
$132
Listings charging a fee
90.7%
Share of gross revenue
8.8%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Hawi

The top-grossing Airbnb in Hawi, a six-bedroom home, took in $261,000 over the past year, about 7.7 times the city's average of $34,000. Three of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.

Historic Hawi Plantation Estate w/ Pool & GYM Historic Hawi Plantation Estate w/ Pool & GYM Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
$261,070
Occupancy
54.4%
Daily rate
$1,412
Historic Ocean View Cottage on Private Ranch Historic Ocean View Cottage on Private Ranch Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Revenue
$75,383
Occupancy
44.9%
Daily rate
$612
Hawi Hale Hawi Hale Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Revenue
$58,703
Occupancy
68.1%
Daily rate
$237
Awhalecrossing Vacation Rental Awhalecrossing Vacation Rental Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.82
Revenue
$57,552
Occupancy
41.0%
Daily rate
$344
Yoshi's House with Pool & Views! Yoshi's House with Pool & Views! Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
$56,946
Occupancy
19.9%
Daily rate
$854
Hawi Haven "Far Away Never Felt So Close To Home!" Hawi Haven "Far Away Never Felt So Close To Home!" Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Revenue
$53,759
Occupancy
57.5%
Daily rate
$326

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Hawi?

Fewer than 1% of Hawi listings are classed as professionally managed, though 35% of listings have a co-host. Seven in ten listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 21% of listings accept Instant Book. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 72% of listings.

Superhosts
69.8%
Professional management
0.0%
Cohosted listings
34.9%
Instant Book enabled
20.9%
Simplified Pricing
72.1%

Nearby markets

Hawi vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 60 km, Waimea (29 km away) earned the most per listing, about three times as much as Hawi. Hana was the busiest, booked on 64% of nights against 44% in Hawi.

Airbnb markets near Hawi: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
MarketListingsAvg. annual revenueAvg. nightly rateOccupancy
Kapaau 6 km31$30,974$30142%
Waimea 29 km468$102,918$89245%
Kamuela 29 km98$81,350$1,18330%
Puakō 30 km63$99,950$99844%
Waikoloa Village 34 km391$49,611$40845%
Kapalaoa 35 km357$54,771$44644%
Kailua 59 km847$48,711$37947%
Hana 60 km70$89,995$41964%

Other Airbnb Markets in Hawaii

See all 88 Hawaii Airbnb markets

Markets Similar to Hawi

Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Hawi:

FAQ

Hawi Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Hawi?

An active Hawi Airbnb grossed $34,014 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 43 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $4,000 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Hawi?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Hawi listings earn between $1,840 and $4,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth $6,070 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Hawi?

Listings in Hawi were booked on 44% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 49% for the Hawaii average. February is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Hawi?

The average booked night in Hawi cost $270 before fees. Half of listings charge between $135 and $250; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Hawi?

In Hawi, 42% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow, so confirm registration, permit and occupancy-tax rules with the city or county before buying.

Is Airbnb profitable in Hawi?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Hawi Airbnb grossed $34,014 in the 12 months to September 2026, 44% below the Hawaii average of $61,223. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $23,004 a year (about $1,920 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 $2,650 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Hawi?

January usually pays best, averaging $4,750 per active listing over the past two years, and September usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Hawi?

Each night a Hawi listing was open to book earned $116 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 $161 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Hawi?

Hawi stays were booked 66 days (about two months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.

How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Hawi?

The average Hawi Airbnb stay lasted 6.1 nights over the past year. A listing took 23 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Hawi rated?

Guests rate Hawi Airbnbs 4.88 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Hawi?

Hawi, Pololu Valley and Hamakua Coast draw the most short-term rental interest in Hawi. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Hawi?

AirROI counted 43 active Airbnb listings in Hawi as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Kapaau, 6 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Hawi?

In Hawi, about nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $100, and some higher fees lift the average to $132.

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About This Data

Figures on this page cover 43 active Airbnb listings in Hawi 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.

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