'Ohana Naeole condo - moloka'i no ka heke Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.92 - Revenue
- $62,291
- Occupancy
- 60.0%
- Daily rate
- $271
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Kaunakakai, HI Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Kaunakakai brought in $17,042 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 72% less than the Hawaii average of $61,223.
The short answer
Kaunakakai Airbnb Market at a Glance
Rates and bookings both trail the Hawaii average. Listings averaged $223 a night and were booked on 34% of available nights, against $465 and 49% for the Hawaii average.
Timing matters: in February, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in September, usually the slowest.
With 65 active listings, Kaunakakai is the 42nd-largest of 88 Hawaii markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 11% while the number of active listings shrank 8%.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Kaunakakai?
Gross bookings per Kaunakakai listing averaged $17,042 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 Kaunakakai listing brings in $3,020 in February, its best month, and $1,470 in September, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 32% 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 3.1 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $4,540+ a month, about 2.3 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $3,290 or more, roughly $1,300 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $1,970 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,060 or less, about half 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.
February earns about twice what September does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $2,100 $3,110 $1,290
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.
Kaunakakai 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.
February 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in July 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $1,414 | 27.7% | $195 | $47 | 67 days | 3.8 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $2,349 | 39.7% | $198 | $76 | 76 days | 5.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $1,883 | 33.7% | $197 | $63 | 92 days | 5.1 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,194 | 35.3% | $207 | $71 | 76 days | 6.2 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,902 | 46.3% | $206 | $94 | 77 days | 7.8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $3,114 | 54.9% | $208 | $111 | 105 days | 7.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,509 | 43.3% | $208 | $81 | 68 days | 5.4 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,098 | 37.4% | $225 | $70 | 86 days | 8.3 nights |
| May 2026 | $2,780 | 47.6% | $270 | $90 | 54 days | 4.7 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $2,354 | 41.9% | $273 | $78 | 42 days | 5.4 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $2,670 | 36.1% | $276 | $86 | 69 days | 4.3 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $1,891 | 34.0% | $267 | $61 | 46 days | 3.9 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 Kaunakakai market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb revenue calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Kaunakakai Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kaunakakai Airbnb took in $17,042 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $840 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 $1,430 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $2,770 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,080 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $730 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.
Kaunakakai Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $14,272 | $23,870 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay16% of Kaunakakai bookings | $2,770 | $4,630 |
| Gross bookings | $17,042 | $28,500 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 78% of Kaunakakai listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$2,180 | −$3,650 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$2,770 | −$4,630 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$850 | −$1,430 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$340 | −$570 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$510 | −$860 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$170 | −$170 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$90 | −$90 |
| 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 | −$6,910 | −$11,400 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $10,132about $840 a month | $17,100about $1,430 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Kaunakakai Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Kaunakakai'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 Kaunakakai 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 Kaunakakai's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Kaunakakai listings are booked on 58% or more of their nights, against 36% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $195 adds about $1,930 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $255 a night or more, against a median of $195. 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 $1,430 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, February brings the average listing about $3,020, against $1,470 in September, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Kaunakakai listings average 4.67 stars, and 42% 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 $2,380 a month, against $1,420 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Kaunakakai?
Kaunakakai listings were booked on 34% of the nights they were open over the past year, 15 percentage points below the Hawaii average (49%) and 7 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 55% in February and falls to 33% in September.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.3 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 74%+ of open nights, 38 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 58% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 36% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 17% or less, under two nights a week.
February is usually the busiest month in Kaunakakai, September the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 39% 56% 28%
The 12-month rate of 34% 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 Kaunakakai?
The average nightly rate in Kaunakakai, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $223 over the past year, about 52% below the Hawaii average of $465 and about 30% below the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in June and July at about $235 and bottom out in September and October at about $170.
The top 10% charge about twice the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $320+ a night, about 1.7 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $255 or more, about $60 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $195 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $160 or less, about 17% below the median.
July rates run 39% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $202 $276 $145
The 12-month ADR of $223 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 Kaunakakai?
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 Kaunakakai it averaged $70 over the past year, from about $49 in a typical September to about $108 in a typical February.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $112+ per open night, about 1.7 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $87 or more, about $20 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $66 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $43 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
February RevPAR is about 2.2 times September's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $69 $111 $42
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Kaunakakai
Kaunakakai has two high seasons, January–February and July, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from August to November and slows again in April.
Average revenue by month in Kaunakakai
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average $2,100 $3,020 $1,470
Revenue by month in Kaunakakai in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | $2,760 |
| February | High season | $3,020 |
| March | Shoulder season | $2,250 |
| April | Low season | $1,900 |
| May | Shoulder season | $2,230 |
| June | Shoulder season | $2,020 |
| July | High season | $2,350 |
| August | Low season | $1,800 |
| September | Low season | $1,470 |
| October | Low season | $1,830 |
| November | Low season | $1,590 |
| December | Shoulder season | $2,040 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJanuary–February | $2,890 | 52% | $199 |
| High seasonJuly | $2,350 | 37% | $236 |
| Shoulder seasonMarch, May–June, December | $2,130 | 39% | $211 |
| Low seasonApril, August–November | $1,720 | 34% | $189 |
Seasons are grouped by revenue per listing, so a better-paying season can fill fewer nights when higher rates carry it.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Kaunakakai?
Guests book Kaunakakai stays 70 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. February stays are booked furthest out, about 101 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 49 days. A typical February booking is made in early November.
February stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 71 days 105 days 42 days
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Kaunakakai
94% of the 65 active listings in Kaunakakai 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 Kaunakakai.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kaunakakai
AirROI's area guide picks eight Kaunakakai neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Molokai Island, Kaunakakai Harbor and Kapalua Beach. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Molokai Island | Kaunakakai is the largest town on Molokai, providing a unique opportunity to experience authentic Hawaiian culture and community. It's less commercialized than other Hawaiian islands, appealing to visitors looking for tranquility and natural beauty. | Molokai Island attractions, Kalaupapa National Historical Park, Halawa Valley, Papohaku Beach, Molokai Museum and Cultural Center |
| Kaunakakai Harbor | The harbor area is vital for fishing and boating activities, drawing tourists interested in ocean adventures. Being close to the water increases its appeal for potential Airbnb guests seeking waterfront experiences. | Kaunakakai Harbor, Fishing charters, Boat tours, Local seafood restaurants |
| Kapalua Beach | This nearby area is known for its stunning beach and scenic views, making it a sought-after location for vacation rentals. Tourists flock here for swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing on the beach. | Kapalua Beach, Snorkeling spots, Scenic coastal trails |
| Kalaupapa National Historical Park | A historic site with significant cultural value, attracting tourists interested in history and nature. Visitors appreciate the guided tours and stunning views of the cliffs. | Kalaupapa National Historical Park, Historic tours, Scenic views |
| Halawa Valley | A lush valley that offers a glimpse into the natural beauty of Molokai, it's perfect for hiking and exploring waterfalls. Visitors eager to venture off the beaten path enjoy this area. | Halawa Valley, Waterfalls, Guided tours |
| Papohaku Beach | One of Hawaii's largest white sand beaches, it's ideal for travelers looking for beach activities and relaxation. It is less crowded, providing a peaceful environment for visitors. | Papohaku Beach, Swimming, Sunbathing, Beachcombing |
| Molokai Museum and Cultural Center | This area provides insights into the local culture and history of Molokai. Tourists looking for educational experiences often visit, making it a good spot for accommodations nearby. | Molokai Museum, Cultural exhibits, Local history |
| Local Farmers Markets | The farmers' markets in Kaunakakai emphasize local produce and culture, appealing to health-conscious travelers. Staying nearby allows visitors to experience local life and cuisine firsthand. | Kaunakakai Farmers Market, Local produce, Hawaiian food |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Kaunakakai Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Kaunakakai are entire homes (94%), with private rooms at 6%. Apartments and condos account for 91% of the stock; hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs come next at 6%.
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Kaunakakai Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 94%
- Private room 6%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 93.8% | 61 |
| Private room | 6.2% | 4 |
Apartments dominate the property mix
Kaunakakai Airbnb listings by property type
- Apartment/Condo 91%
- Hotel/Boutique 6%
- House 2%
- Others 2%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 90.8% | 59 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 6.2% | 4 |
| House | 1.5% | 1 |
| Others | 1.5% | 1 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Kaunakakai Have?
Kaunakakai's homes run small: studios and one-bedrooms make up 76% of entire homes, and no homes have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 58 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Kaunakakai entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
76%
24%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 75.9% | 44 |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.1% | 14 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Kaunakakai
A typical one-bedroom home in Kaunakakai earned $13,500 over the past year, against $13,300 for a two-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 44 | $13,500 | $17,500 | $195 | 36% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14 | $13,300 | $19,000 | $253 | 35% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Kaunakakai Sleep?
Most Kaunakakai listings are sized for couples and small families: 89% sleep four guests or fewer, and none take eight or more.
Kaunakakai listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
22%
5%
63%
5%
6%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 21.5% | 14 |
| 3 guests | 4.6% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 63.1% | 41 |
| 5 guests | 4.6% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 6.2% | 4 |
How Kaunakakai Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Kaunakakai hosts set up an average of 2 beds per listing. Only 38% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 18
- Beds per listing
- 2
- Show exact location
- 38%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Kaunakakai Offer?
Pools are close to standard in Kaunakakai: 97% of listings have one, and 92% offer beach access.
Share of Kaunakakai listings with each common amenity
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Kaunakakai?
Kaunakakai draws mostly domestic guests: 86% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Honolulu is the largest source outside Kaunakakai, at about 7% of reviews. Of the 14% from abroad, the largest groups come from Canada and Switzerland. English is spoken by 64% of guests, and Spanish by 11%.
86% of Kaunakakai guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 86%
- International 14%
Where Kaunakakai guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Honolulu | 7.1% |
| Kailua-Kona | 2.7% |
| Kaunakakai | 2.7% |
| Kailua | 2.4% |
| San Diego | 1.7% |
Where Kaunakakai guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 86.3% |
| Canada | 4.0% |
| Switzerland | 2.0% |
| Germany | 1.7% |
Languages spoken by Kaunakakai guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 63.8% |
| Spanish | 10.7% |
| French | 8.1% |
| German | 6.0% |
| Hungarian | 2.0% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Kaunakakai?
Kaunakakai Airbnbs average 4.67 stars, and 42% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.62, against 4.87 for location.
Location scores highest in Kaunakakai; 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 | 4.74 |
| Cleanliness | 4.63 |
| Communication | 4.76 |
| Location | 4.87 |
| Check-in | 4.80 |
| Value | 4.62 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Kaunakakai: Stays, Rules and Fees
More than eight in ten Kaunakakai listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 17% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 28% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Kaunakakai listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 58%
- 181-270 days 25%
- 91-180 days 17%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 58.5% | 38 |
| 181-270 days | 24.6% | 16 |
| 91-180 days | 16.9% | 11 |
Days a year Kaunakakai listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 181-270 days 17%
- 91-180 days 28%
- 31-90 days 28%
- 1-30 days 28%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 16.9% | 11 |
| 91-180 days | 27.7% | 18 |
| 31-90 days | 27.7% | 18 |
| 1-30 days | 27.7% | 18 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Kaunakakai?
The average Kaunakakai booking lasts 6.1 nights, longest in January and shortest in August. Listings took about 16 bookings each over the year, some 1,050 in all. About two-thirds of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m.; check-out is split almost evenly between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Kaunakakai
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 5.2 nights 7.1 nights 4 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Kaunakakai Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
More than six in ten listings in Kaunakakai accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Kaunakakai 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 Kaunakakai?
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Kaunakakai, used by 65% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: more than seven in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 28% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Kaunakakai listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Kaunakakai?
Nearly all Kaunakakai listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $177. Spread over the average stay of 6.1 nights, that adds roughly $30 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 16% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- $177
- Average cleaning fee
- $188
- Listings charging a fee
- 95.4%
- Share of gross revenue
- 16.3%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Kaunakakai
The top-grossing Airbnb in Kaunakakai, a one-bedroom unit, took in $62,300 over the past year, about 3.7 times the city's average of $17,000. All six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
'Ohana Naeole condo - moloka'i no ka heke Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.92 
Molokai Adventure Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.90 - Revenue
- $47,580
- Occupancy
- 41.2%
- Daily rate
- $280
Molokai sunsets Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.81 - Revenue
- $45,627
- Occupancy
- 72.2%
- Daily rate
- $196
1BR+Loft - Mel's Hale at Molokai Shores Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.82 - Revenue
- $42,685
- Occupancy
- 51.8%
- Daily rate
- $268
Oceanfront Moloka‘i Retreat | Wavecrest 2nd Floor Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $40,003
- Occupancy
- 45.4%
- Daily rate
- $342
Oceanfront Wavecrest Resort, Molokai Escape Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.94 - Revenue
- $38,003
- Occupancy
- 56.2%
- Daily rate
- $175
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Kaunakakai?
Professional management companies run 32% of Kaunakakai listings and owners run the rest. Superhosts run 43% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 78% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 43.1%
- Professional management
- 32.3%
- Cohosted listings
- 13.8%
- Instant Book enabled
- 46.2%
- Simplified Pricing
- 78.5%
Nearby markets
Kaunakakai vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 63 km, Kapalua (30 km away) earned the most per listing, about five times as much as Kaunakakai. Wailuku and Kihei were the busiest, each booked on 50% of nights against 34% in Kaunakakai.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napili 30 km | 378 | $58,607 | $472 | 46% |
| Kaanapali 30 km | 1,630 | $82,456 | $943 | 37% |
| Kapalua 30 km | 310 | $84,912 | $743 | 42% |
| Lahaina 30 km | 1,485 | $60,864 | $529 | 48% |
| Maunaloa 34 km | 88 | $17,227 | $184 | 35% |
| Wailuku 53 km | 354 | $57,857 | $351 | 50% |
| Paia 61 km | 95 | $79,186 | $557 | 49% |
| Kihei 63 km | 2,607 | $57,578 | $400 | 50% |
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Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Kaunakakai:
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FAQ
Kaunakakai Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Kaunakakai?
An active Kaunakakai Airbnb grossed $17,042 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 65 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $3,290 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Kaunakakai?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Kaunakakai listings earn between $1,060 and $3,290 in a typical month, and the top tenth $4,540 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 Kaunakakai?
Listings in Kaunakakai were booked on 34% 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 Kaunakakai?
The average booked night in Kaunakakai cost $223 before fees. Half of listings charge between $160 and $255, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Kaunakakai?
In Kaunakakai, 94% 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 Kaunakakai?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kaunakakai Airbnb grossed $17,042 in the 12 months to September 2026, 72% 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, $10,132 a year (about $840 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 $1,430 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Kaunakakai?
February usually pays best, averaging $3,020 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 Kaunakakai?
Each night a Kaunakakai listing was open to book earned $70 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 $112 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Kaunakakai?
Kaunakakai stays were booked 70 days (about two and a half 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 Kaunakakai?
The average Kaunakakai Airbnb stay lasted 6.1 nights over the past year. A listing took 16 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Kaunakakai rated?
Guests rate Kaunakakai Airbnbs 4.67 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kaunakakai?
Molokai Island, Kaunakakai Harbor and Kapalua Beach draw the most short-term rental interest in Kaunakakai. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Kaunakakai?
AirROI counted 65 active Airbnb listings in Kaunakakai as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Napili, 30 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Kaunakakai?
In Kaunakakai, nearly all listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $177.
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About This Data
Figures on this page cover 65 active Airbnb listings in Kaunakakai 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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