Tropical Estate Pool, Hot Tub, Ocean views Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $525,259
- Occupancy
- 61.9%
- Daily rate
- $2,033
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Kailua-Kona, HI Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Kailua-Kona brought in $51,907 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 15% less than the Hawaii average of $61,223.
The short answer
Kailua-Kona Airbnb Market at a Glance
Bookings in Kailua-Kona run ahead of the Hawaii average, at prices about 10% lower. Listings averaged $420 a night and were booked on 52% of available nights, against $465 and 49% for the Hawaii average.
January, usually the best month, brings in about 62% more per listing than September, usually the slowest.
With 660 active listings, Kailua-Kona is the 11th-largest of 88 Hawaii markets AirROI tracks.
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Revenue
How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Kailua-Kona?
Gross bookings per Kailua-Kona listing averaged $51,907 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 Kailua-Kona listing brings in $7,790 in January, its best month, and $4,800 in September, its slowest. May runs within 1% of September, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 30% 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 three times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $12,200+ a month, about 2.9 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $7,440 or more, roughly $3,200 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $4,270 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $2,470 or less, about 58% 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 1.6 times what September does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $6,240 $8,040 $4,270
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.
Kailua-Kona 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 December 2025 and bookings in February 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $4,876 | 49.0% | $406 | $163 | 55 days | 4.8 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $5,646 | 50.9% | $424 | $182 | 70 days | 5 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $6,271 | 50.6% | $422 | $209 | 70 days | 5.4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $7,184 | 59.4% | $446 | $232 | 53 days | 6.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $7,539 | 67.6% | $444 | $243 | 59 days | 7.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $7,133 | 68.5% | $441 | $255 | 65 days | 6.7 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $6,686 | 59.3% | $434 | $216 | 58 days | 5.1 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $5,404 | 50.6% | $413 | $180 | 62 days | 4.7 nights |
| May 2026 | $5,371 | 48.2% | $405 | $173 | 58 days | 5 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $6,710 | 54.9% | $411 | $224 | 60 days | 4.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $6,650 | 47.9% | $410 | $215 | 65 days | 5.1 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $5,179 | 45.9% | $397 | $167 | 61 days | 4.1 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Kailua-Kona market, enter its address and size in the short-term rental calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Kailua-Kona Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kailua-Kona Airbnb took in $51,907 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $2,690 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 $4,730 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $6,400 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $3,220 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $2,310 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.
Kailua-Kona Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $45,507 | $79,330 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay12% of Kailua-Kona bookings | $6,400 | $11,150 |
| Gross bookings | $51,907 | $90,480 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 88% of Kailua-Kona listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$7,290 | −$12,700 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$6,400 | −$11,150 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$2,600 | −$4,520 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$1,040 | −$1,810 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$1,560 | −$2,710 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$520 | −$520 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$260 | −$260 |
| 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 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$19,670 | −$33,670 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $32,237about $2,690 a month | $56,810about $4,730 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Kailua-Kona Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Kailua-Kona'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 Kailua-Kona 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 Kailua-Kona's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Kailua-Kona listings are booked on 78% or more of their nights, against 57% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $265 adds about $2,650 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $400 a night or more, against a median of $265. 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 $4,550 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, January brings the average listing about $7,790, against $4,800 in September, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Kailua-Kona listings average 4.81 stars, and 46% 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 $7,540 a month, against $4,330 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Kailua-Kona?
Kailua-Kona listings were booked on 52% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points above the Hawaii average (49%) and 11 points above the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 45% in May to 72% in February.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 2.7 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 88%+ of open nights, 31 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 78% or more, roughly five nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 57% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 33% or less, under three nights a week.
February is usually the busiest month in Kailua-Kona, May the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 56% 75% 41%
The 12-month rate of 52% 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 Kailua-Kona?
The average nightly rate in Kailua-Kona, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $420 over the past year, about 10% below the Hawaii average of $465 and about 31% above the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in December at about $465 and bottom out in August and September at about $400.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 4.3 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $805+ a night, about three times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $400 or more, about $140 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $265 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $185 or less, about 71% of the median.
December rates run 17% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $419 $489 $392
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Kailua-Kona?
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 Kailua-Kona it averaged $201 over the past year, from about $156 in a typical May to about $263 in a typical February.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $395+ per open night, about 2.9 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $232 or more, about $95 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $136 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $88 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
February RevPAR is about 1.7 times May's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $206 $272 $138
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Kona has one high season, December through March, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest in August and September and slows again in April and May.
Average revenue by month in Kailua-Kona
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average $6,240 $7,790 $4,800
Revenue by month in Kailua-Kona in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | $7,790 |
| February | High season | $7,370 |
| March | High season | $7,090 |
| April | Low season | $5,710 |
| May | Low season | $4,820 |
| June | Shoulder season | $6,490 |
| July | Shoulder season | $6,620 |
| August | Low season | $5,390 |
| September | Low season | $4,800 |
| October | Shoulder season | $5,760 |
| November | Shoulder season | $5,970 |
| December | High season | $7,110 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonDecember–March | $7,340 | 66% | $438 |
| Shoulder seasonJune–July, October–November | $6,210 | 53% | $413 |
| Low seasonApril–May, August–September | $5,180 | 50% | $405 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Kailua-Kona?
Guests book Kailua-Kona stays 61 days ahead on average (about nine weeks), so guests here plan well ahead. February stays are booked furthest out, about 73 days ahead, and May stays closest to arrival, about 49 days. A typical February booking is made in early December.
February stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 62 days 82 days 40 days
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Kailua-Kona
39% of the 660 active listings in Kailua-Kona 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 Kailua-Kona.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kailua-Kona
AirROI's area guide picks six Kailua-Kona neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Kailua Bay, Keauhou and Ali'i Drive. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kailua Bay | Popular area known for stunning beaches and calm waters, ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking. Attracts tourists looking for water activities and scenic views. | Kailua Beach Park, Kona Farmers Market, Kona Brewing Company, Ahu'ena Heiau, Hulihee Palace |
| Keauhou | Family-friendly area with golf courses and access to historic sites. Great for families and those looking to enjoy a quieter Hawaiian experience. | Keauhou Shopping Center, Kahalu'u Beach Park, Kona Golf Course, Mokuaikaua Church, Molokai's beach access |
| Ali'i Drive | Scenic coastal drive with beachfront accommodations. Popular with tourists wanting easy beach access and proximity to shopping and dining. | Ali'i Drive, Kona Pier, Magic Sands Beach, Kona Inn Shopping Village, Local restaurants |
| Waikoloa Beach | Luxurious resort area with modern amenities, perfect for upscale travelers and those looking for relaxation by the beach. | Anaeho'omalu Bay, Waikoloa Village, Kings' Shops, Waikoloa Beach Resort, Golf courses |
| Honaunau | Beautiful coastal area with a slower pace, popular for outdoor activities such as snorkeling and exploring marine life. | Honaunau Bay, Two Step Beach, Pu'uhonua O Honaunau, The Place of Refuge, Local diving spots |
| Kona Coast | Diverse area featuring stunning views, beaches, and access to cultural experiences. Ideal for tourists who want a mix of relaxation and adventure. | Kona Coast State Park, Snorkeling Tours, Kona Coffee Country, Local festivals, Scenic coastlines |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Kailua-Kona Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Almost every Airbnb in Kailua-Kona is an entire home: 95% of listings, with private rooms at 5%. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 51%, about 1.7 times the share of houses (31%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Kailua-Kona Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 95%
- Private room 5%
- Shared room <1%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 95.2% | 628 |
| Private room | 4.7% | 31 |
| Shared room | 0.2% | 1 |
Listings by property type
Kailua-Kona Airbnb listings by property type
- Apartment/Condo 51%
- House 31%
- Hotel/Boutique 10%
- Others 7%
- Unique stay <1%
- Cabin/Outdoor <1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 51.4% | 339 |
| House | 30.9% | 204 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 9.8% | 65 |
| Others | 7.3% | 48 |
| Unique stay | 0.3% | 2 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 0.3% | 2 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Kailua-Kona Have?
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Kailua-Kona (37% of entire homes), followed by two-bedroom homes (35%). Shares are of the 599 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Kailua-Kona entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
5%
37%
35%
14%
5%
4%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 5.2% | 31 |
| 1 bedroom | 36.9% | 221 |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.7% | 208 |
| 3 bedrooms | 14.0% | 84 |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.0% | 30 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% | 25 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Kailua-Kona
A typical studio in Kailua-Kona earned $31,800 over the past year, against $119,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 31 | $31,800 | $29,400 | $178 | 59% |
| 1 bedroom | 221 | $31,100 | $33,200 | $226 | 53% |
| 2 bedrooms | 208 | $41,600 | $46,000 | $354 | 50% |
| 3 bedrooms | 84 | $76,700 | $79,400 | $745 | 52% |
| 4 bedrooms | 30 | $122,000 | $147,000 | $1,345 | 48% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 25 | $119,000 | $160,000 | $1,356 | 45% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Kailua-Kona Sleep?
The most common capacity in Kailua-Kona is four guests (34% of listings), and 38% of listings sleep six or more.
Kailua-Kona listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
20%
4%
34%
4%
24%
1%
13%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 20.0% | 128 |
| 3 guests | 3.9% | 25 |
| 4 guests | 34.3% | 220 |
| 5 guests | 3.9% | 25 |
| 6 guests | 23.9% | 153 |
| 7 guests | 0.9% | 6 |
| 8+ guests | 13.1% | 84 |
How Kailua-Kona Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Kailua-Kona hosts set up an average of 2.8 beds per listing. About four in ten listings (40%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 15
- Beds per listing
- 2.8
- Show exact location
- 40%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Kailua-Kona Offer?
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Kailua-Kona: 97% of listings offer it.
Share of Kailua-Kona listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Kailua-Kona
Listings in Kailua-Kona with a pool view earned about 2.5 times as much a year, on average, as those without: $124,000 against $50,500. The gap is smaller for air conditioning (about 2.2 times as much) and an indoor fireplace (about 2.2 times as much). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.
Revenue gap for Kailua-Kona listings with each amenity
How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it
Revenue by amenity in numbers
| Amenity | Listings with it | Avg. revenue with | Avg. revenue without | Revenue gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool view | 2% | $124,000 | $50,500 | +147% |
| Air conditioning | 75% | $60,200 | $27,000 | +123% |
| Indoor fireplace | 3% | $110,000 | $49,800 | +120% |
| Sound system | 8% | $104,000 | $47,600 | +118% |
| Outdoor kitchen | 5% | $98,500 | $49,200 | +100% |
| Sauna | 2% | $101,000 | $50,900 | +98% |
| Kayak | 2% | $101,000 | $51,200 | +97% |
| Sun loungers | 17% | $82,700 | $45,500 | +82% |
| Ping pong table | 3% | $89,500 | $50,700 | +77% |
| Fire pit | 7% | $83,500 | $49,700 | +68% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Kailua-Kona?
Most Kailua-Kona guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 16% of those who left reviews live outside the United States, led by visitors from Canada and Germany. English is spoken by 61% of guests, and Spanish by 10%.
84% of Kailua-Kona guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 84%
- International 16%
Where Kailua-Kona guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Seattle | 3.3% |
| New York | 2.4% |
| Los Angeles | 2.3% |
| San Francisco | 2.3% |
| Portland | 1.8% |
Where Kailua-Kona guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 83.8% |
| Canada | 4.4% |
| Germany | 1.9% |
| China | 1.3% |
| France | 1.0% |
Languages spoken by Kailua-Kona guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 60.6% |
| Spanish | 10.5% |
| Chinese | 5.2% |
| French | 5.2% |
| German | 3.8% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Kailua-Kona?
Kailua-Kona Airbnbs average 4.81 stars, and 46% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.73.
Location and check-in score highest in Kailua-Kona; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.83 |
| Cleanliness | 4.81 |
| Communication | 4.86 |
| Location | 4.87 |
| Check-in | 4.87 |
| Value | 4.73 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Kailua-Kona: Stays, Rules and Fees
Nearly two-thirds of Kailua-Kona listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, and 37% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 181 to 270 days a year, covering 31% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Kailua-Kona listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 34%
- 181-270 days 30%
- 91-180 days 31%
- 31-90 days 5%
- 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 33.6% | 222 |
| 181-270 days | 30.2% | 199 |
| 91-180 days | 30.9% | 204 |
| 31-90 days | 5.0% | 33 |
| 1-30 days | 0.3% | 2 |
Days a year Kailua-Kona listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 6%
- 181-270 days 31%
- 91-180 days 31%
- 31-90 days 19%
- 1-30 days 13%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 6.1% | 40 |
| 181-270 days | 30.9% | 204 |
| 91-180 days | 30.9% | 204 |
| 31-90 days | 19.1% | 126 |
| 1-30 days | 13.0% | 86 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Kailua-Kona?
The average Kailua-Kona booking lasts 6 nights, longest in January and shortest in September. Listings took about 25 bookings each over the year, some 16,400 in all. About two-thirds of listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Kailua-Kona
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 5.1 nights 6.5 nights 4.2 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Kailua-Kona Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
54% of listings in Kailua-Kona accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Kailua-Kona listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Kailua-Kona?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Kailua-Kona, used by 50% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: about seven in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 23% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Kailua-Kona listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Kailua-Kona?
Nearly nine in ten Kailua-Kona listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $233, and some higher fees lift the average to $397. Spread over the average stay of 6 nights, that adds roughly $40 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 12% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- $233
- Average cleaning fee
- $397
- Listings charging a fee
- 88.6%
- Share of gross revenue
- 12.3%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Kailua-Kona
The top-grossing Airbnb in Kailua-Kona, a five-bedroom home, took in $525,000 over the past year, about 10 times the city's average of $51,900. Four of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other two have four bedrooms.
Tropical Estate Pool, Hot Tub, Ocean views Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 
Entire Estate w/ Lap Pool Ocean View AC in DT Kona Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.90 - Revenue
- $506,767
- Occupancy
- 78.3%
- Daily rate
- $1,632
Luxury Retreat in Kona with Saltwater Pool Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $405,692
- Occupancy
- 46.5%
- Daily rate
- $2,078
Oceanfront Private Estate, Beach, Large Gatherings Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $329,567
- Occupancy
- 52.1%
- Daily rate
- $2,607
Exquisite 4BR Hualalai Hainoa Estate (122) Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $322,770
- Occupancy
- 35.6%
- Daily rate
- $3,732
Papala Place at Kahakai Estates by Gather: Luxe Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.89 - Revenue
- $290,790
- Occupancy
- 48.9%
- Daily rate
- $1,466
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Kailua-Kona?
Gather Vacations is the top-grossing host in Kailua-Kona, with $2.50 million in bookings across 19 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 20% of the market's 660 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Tin grossed $274,000 per listing, about twice Gather Vacations' $131,000.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gather Vacations | 19 | $2,497,184 | $131,431 | 4.94/5 | |
| Knutson & Associates | 35 | $1,572,327 | $44,924 | 4.77/5 | |
| Hawaiiʻs Homegrown Realty | 16 | $1,106,196 | $69,137 | 4.83/5 | |
| 4 | Trung | 4 | $850,022 | $212,506 | 4.93/5 |
| 5 | Tin | 3 | $821,293 | $273,764 | 4.94/5 |
| 6 | Coldwell Banker Island Vacatio… | 15 | $782,150 | $52,143 | 4.63/5 |
| 7 | Kona Coast Vacations | 12 | $695,230 | $57,936 | 4.86/5 |
| 8 | Suite Life | 23 | $592,840 | $25,776 | 4.73/5 |
| 9 | Luva | 7 | $527,390 | $75,341 | 4.85/5 |
| 10 | Kaili | 1 | $525,259 | $525,259 | 5.00/5 |
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Kailua-Kona?
Professional management companies run 31% of Kailua-Kona listings and owners run the rest, though 28% of listings have a co-host. 65% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 88% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 65.3%
- Professional management
- 31.4%
- Cohosted listings
- 27.7%
- Instant Book enabled
- 49.2%
- Simplified Pricing
- 88.3%
Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Kailua-Kona
9 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Kailua-Kona, and companies run 32% of its 660 active listings. Knutson & Associates is the largest, with 36 listings and an average guest rating of 4.76; the next largest are Vacasa, Gather Vacations, Hawaiiʻs Homegrown Realty and Evolve. Among the five largest, Hawaiiʻs Homegrown Realty's homes rate highest, at 4.83.
The five largest run 18% of Kailua-Kona's listings
Share of Kailua-Kona's 660 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host
- Knutson & Associates 5% · 36
- Vacasa 5% · 33
- Gather Vacations 3% · 22
- Hawaiiʻs Homegrown Realty 2% · 16
- Evolve 2% · 15
- All other listings 82%
Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to September 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.
See the largest management companies in Hawaii, with a profile of each.
Nearby markets
Kailua-Kona vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 38 km, Waimea (38 km away) earned the most per listing, about twice as much as Kailua-Kona. None of them fills more nights than Kailua-Kona (52%); the busiest, Holualoa and Captain Cook, each reached 47%.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holualoa 4 km | 779 | $52,144 | $364 | 47% |
| Kahaluu-Keauhou 9 km | 754 | $59,665 | $430 | 44% |
| Honaunau-Napoopoo 22 km | 81 | $46,358 | $303 | 46% |
| Captain Cook 28 km | 95 | $41,525 | $267 | 47% |
| Kapalaoa 32 km | 357 | $54,771 | $446 | 44% |
| Waikoloa Village 34 km | 391 | $49,611 | $408 | 45% |
| Puakō 38 km | 63 | $99,950 | $998 | 44% |
| Waimea 38 km | 468 | $102,918 | $892 | 45% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Hawaii
- Honolulu Airbnb data 5,852 listings
- Kihei Airbnb data 2,607 listings
- Kaanapali Airbnb data 1,630 listings
- Lahaina Airbnb data 1,485 listings
- Princeville Airbnb data 1,484 listings
- Wailea Airbnb data 1,194 listings
- Poipu Airbnb data 1,102 listings
- Kailua Airbnb data 847 listings
See all 88 Hawaii Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Kailua-Kona
Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Kailua-Kona:
- Pacifica Airbnb data CA · $415/night · 52.9%
- Oceanside Airbnb data CA · $413/night · 49.5%
- Anaheim Airbnb data CA · $381/night · 52.1%
- San Diego Airbnb data CA · $389/night · 50.6%
- Menlo Park Airbnb data CA · $405/night · 48.9%
- Placentia Airbnb data CA · $367/night · 52.5%
FAQ
Kailua-Kona Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Kailua-Kona?
An active Kailua-Kona Airbnb grossed $51,907 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 660 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $7,440 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Kailua-Kona?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Kailua-Kona listings earn between $2,470 and $7,440 in a typical month, and the top tenth $12,200 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 Kailua-Kona?
Listings in Kailua-Kona were booked on 52% 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 Kailua-Kona?
The average booked night in Kailua-Kona cost $420 before fees. Half of listings charge between $185 and $400; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Kailua-Kona?
In Kailua-Kona, 39% 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 Kailua-Kona?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kailua-Kona Airbnb grossed $51,907 in the 12 months to September 2026, 15% 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, $32,237 a year (about $2,690 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 $4,730 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Kailua-Kona?
January usually pays best, averaging $7,790 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 Kailua-Kona?
Each night a Kailua-Kona listing was open to book earned $201 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 $395 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Kailua-Kona?
Kailua-Kona stays were booked 61 days (about nine weeks) 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 Kailua-Kona?
The average Kailua-Kona Airbnb stay lasted 6 nights over the past year. A listing took 25 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Kailua-Kona rated?
Guests rate Kailua-Kona Airbnbs 4.81 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kailua-Kona?
Kailua Bay, Keauhou and Ali'i Drive draw the most short-term rental interest in Kailua-Kona. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Kailua-Kona?
AirROI counted 660 active Airbnb listings in Kailua-Kona as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Holualoa, 4 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Kailua-Kona?
In Kailua-Kona, nearly nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $233, and some higher fees lift the average to $397.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 660 active Airbnb listings in Kailua-Kona 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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