Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Waialua, HI Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Waialua brought in $29,684 over the 12 months through September 2026, across just 22 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Waialua Airbnb Market at a Glance
Rates and bookings both trail the Hawaii average. Listings averaged $410 a night and were booked on 32% of available nights, against $465 and 49% for the Hawaii average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.5 times as much as in November, usually the slowest. With only 22 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 22 active listings, Waialua is the 74th-largest of 88 Hawaii markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Waialua?
Gross bookings per Waialua listing averaged $29,684 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 Waialua listing brings in $7,010 in August, its best month, and $2,860 in November, its slowest. July runs within 2% of August, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 33% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Waialua's 22 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $12,500+ a month, about four times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $6,500 or more, roughly $3,300 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $3,160 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,210 or less, about 38% of the median.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
August earns about 2.5 times what November 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.
Waialua 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 May 2026. Across the past two years, August is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $4,868 | 15.7% | $336 | $162 | 18 days | 9.8 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $2,065 | 26.5% | $336 | $67 | 22 days | 13.7 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $2,856 | 24.4% | $331 | $95 | 92 days | 20.7 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $5,949 | 35.5% | $335 | $192 | 82 days | 14.2 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $5,857 | 38.7% | $332 | $189 | 56 days | 20.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $7,666 | 64.7% | $331 | $274 | 109 days | 11.8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $3,907 | 36.1% | $336 | $126 | 37 days | 9.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $5,655 | 56.7% | $334 | $189 | 51 days | 6.4 nights |
| May 2026 | $4,684 | 29.3% | $344 | $151 | 57 days | 8.9 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $5,698 | 48.1% | $326 | $190 | 47 days | 7.8 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $6,018 | 30.5% | $326 | $194 | 85 days | 7.3 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $4,873 | 35.5% | $326 | $157 | 84 days | 5.6 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 Waialua listing earns about $3,160 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb income calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Waialua Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Waialua Airbnb took in $29,684 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,820 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 $3,770 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $1,200 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,920 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,580 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.
Waialua Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $28,484 | $58,500 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay4% of Waialua bookings | $1,200 | $2,460 |
| Gross bookings | $29,684 | $60,960 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 11%: 15.5% for the 64% of Waialua listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$3,250 | −$6,680 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$1,200 | −$2,460 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,480 | −$3,050 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$590 | −$1,220 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$890 | −$1,830 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$300 | −$300 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$150 | −$150 |
| Management$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | $0 | $0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | $0 | $0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | $0 | $0 |
| Total running costsAbout 22% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$7,860 | −$15,690 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $21,824about $1,820 a month | $45,270about $3,770 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Waialua Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Waialua'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 Waialua 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 Waialua's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Waialua listings are booked on 52% or more of their nights, against 29% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $180 adds about $1,800 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $375 a night or more, against a median of $180. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about $2,850 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, August brings the average listing about $7,010, against $2,860 in November, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Waialua listings average 4.89 stars, and 36% 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 $5,080 a month, against $2,470 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Waialua?
Waialua listings were booked on 32% of the nights they were open over the past year, 17 percentage points below the Hawaii average (49%) and 9 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 24% in November to 52% in February.
Across Waialua's 22 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 75%+ of open nights, 46 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 52% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 29% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 16% or less, under two nights a week.
February is usually the busiest month in Waialua, November the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 32% 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 Waialua?
The average nightly rate in Waialua, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $410 over the past year, about 12% below the Hawaii average of $465 and about 28% above the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in September at about $425 and bottom out in November and December at about $330.
Across Waialua's 22 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $550+ a night, about three times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $375 or more, about $200 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $180 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $98 or less, about 54% of the median.
September rates run 28% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month ADR of $410 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 Waialua?
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 Waialua it averaged $142 over the past year, from about $95 in a typical November to about $226 in a typical August.
Across Waialua's 22 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $366+ per open night, about 3.6 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $178 or more, about $75 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $101 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $29 or less, about a quarter of the median.
August RevPAR is about 2.4 times November's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $142 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Waialua
With only 22 active listings, the monthly pattern in Waialua is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in August and bottom out in November.
Average revenue by month in Waialua
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Revenue by month in Waialua in numbers
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $5,410 |
| February | $5,870 |
| March | $3,780 |
| April | $4,700 |
| May | $3,860 |
| June | $6,110 |
| July | $6,900 |
| August | $7,010 |
| September | $5,300 |
| October | $3,330 |
| November | $2,860 |
| December | $5,950 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Waialua?
Guests book Waialua stays 65 days ahead on average (about two months), so guests here plan well ahead. November stays are booked furthest out, about 92 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 46 days. A typical November booking is made in mid-August.
November stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Waialua
73% of the 22 active listings in Waialua 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 Waialua.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Waialua
AirROI's area guide picks five Waialua neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Waialua Beach, Sunset Beach and North Shore. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Waialua Beach | Stunning beach location known for its serene atmosphere and beautiful sunsets. Ideal for families and tourists looking for a peaceful seaside getaway. | Waialua Beach Park, Polihale State Park, Oahu Rail Trail, Kawailoa Beach, Dillingham Ranch |
| Sunset Beach | Famous for its stunning sunsets and world-class surf. Attracts surfers, beach lovers, and holidaymakers during the winter surf season. | Sunset Beach Park, Pipeline, Waimea Bay, Turtle Bay Resort, Shark's Cove |
| North Shore | World-renowned for its surf culture and beautiful beaches. Attracts surfers, adventurers, and tourists year-round. | Waimea Bay, Banzai Pipeline, Laniakea Beach, Sunset Beach, North Shore Farmers Market |
| Dillingham Airfield | A unique location known for skydiving and glider experiences. Attracts adventure seekers and those looking for unique aerial views of Oahu. | Dillingham Airfield, Skydiving Experiences, Air Tours, Glider Rides, Pacific Ocean Views |
| Waimea Valley | A lush tropical valley with a waterfall and rich cultural history. Perfect for nature lovers and those interested in Hawaiian history and culture. | Waimea Falls Park, Hiking Trails, Cultural Activities, Botanical Gardens, Historical Sites |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Waialua vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 23 km, Mākaha Valley (12 km away, 89 listings) earned the most per listing, about 6 times as much as Waialua.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mokuleia 2 km | 35 | $57,869 | $312 | 49% |
| Haleiwa 9 km | 99 | $62,355 | $468 | 45% |
| Mākaha Valley 12 km | 89 | $176,807 | $725 | 69% |
| Waianae 14 km | 43 | $86,199 | $472 | 51% |
| Makaha 14 km | 114 | $28,159 | $207 | 44% |
| Waiale‘e 15 km | 43 | $56,846 | $503 | 41% |
| Kahuku 20 km | 300 | $141,693 | $704 | 63% |
| Laie 23 km | 51 | $47,425 | $635 | 41% |
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Markets Similar to Waialua
Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Waialua:
- Kingsbury Airbnb data NV · $423/night · 33.4%
- Rancho Mirage Airbnb data CA · $394/night · 31.2%
- Palm Desert Airbnb data CA · $410/night · 34.6%
- Sunriver Airbnb data OR · $452/night · 31.8%
- Lake Arrowhead Airbnb data CA · $414/night · 28.6%
- Incline Village Airbnb data NV · $433/night · 34.9%
FAQ
Waialua Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Waialua?
An active Waialua Airbnb grossed $29,684 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 22 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $6,500 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Waialua?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Waialua listings earn between $1,210 and $6,500 in a typical month, and the top tenth $12,500 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Waialua?
Listings in Waialua were booked on 32% 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 Waialua?
The average booked night in Waialua cost $410 before fees. Half of listings charge between $98 and $375; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Waialua?
In Waialua, 73% 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 Waialua?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Waialua Airbnb grossed $29,684 in the 12 months to September 2026, 52% below the Hawaii average of $61,223, though with only 22 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $21,824 a year (about $1,820 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 $3,770 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Waialua?
August usually pays best, averaging $7,010 per active listing over the past two years, and November usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Waialua?
Each night a Waialua listing was open to book earned $142 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 $366 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Waialua?
Waialua stays were booked 65 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 Waialua?
The average Waialua Airbnb stay lasted 11.4 nights over the past year. A listing took 9 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Waialua rated?
Guests rate Waialua Airbnbs 4.89 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Waialua?
Waialua Beach, Sunset Beach and North Shore draw the most short-term rental interest in Waialua. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Waialua?
AirROI counted 22 active Airbnb listings in Waialua as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Mokuleia, 2 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Waialua?
In Waialua, 86% of listings add a cleaning fee, but the amounts on file are too irregular to quote a typical fee. Check the fee on the specific listings you compare against.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 22 active Airbnb listings in Waialua from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. Money figures are in U.S. dollars. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.