Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Cynthiana, KY Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Cynthiana brought in $19,872 over the 12 months through October 2026, across just 25 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Cynthiana Airbnb Market at a Glance
Cynthiana is cheaper but busier than the Kentucky average. Listings averaged $167 a night and were booked on 43% of available nights, against $270 and 39% for the Kentucky average.
Timing matters: in September, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.1 times as much as in February, usually the slowest. With only 25 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 25 active listings, Cynthiana is the 85th-largest of 112 Kentucky markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Cynthiana?
Gross bookings per Cynthiana listing averaged $19,872 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Kentucky average: $30,126), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Cynthiana listing brings in $2,490 in September, its best month, and $1,180 in February, its slowest. January runs within 1% of February, 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%.
Across Cynthiana's 25 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $3,500+ a month, about 1.9 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $2,740 or more, roughly $850 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $1,890 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,100 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.
September earns about 2.1 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 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.
Cynthiana Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
October 2025 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in June 2026. Across the past two years, September is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | $2,573 | 63.7% | $167 | $83 | 68 days | 5.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $2,406 | 54.9% | $166 | $80 | 78 days | 6.4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $1,858 | 37.3% | $165 | $60 | 54 days | 3.5 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,472 | 34.3% | $158 | $47 | 36 days | 8.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $974 | 24.2% | $157 | $35 | 37 days | 4.8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,451 | 26.0% | $161 | $47 | 70 days | 4.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,221 | 44.8% | $163 | $74 | 91 days | 5.1 nights |
| May 2026 | $2,208 | 41.1% | $167 | $71 | 93 days | 3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $2,341 | 45.8% | $169 | $78 | 76 days | 5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $2,350 | 41.8% | $168 | $76 | 89 days | 6.1 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $2,266 | 44.4% | $167 | $73 | 87 days | 4.9 nights |
| Sep 2026 | $2,369 | 48.9% | $164 | $79 | 83 days | 2.8 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 Cynthiana market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Cynthiana Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Cynthiana Airbnb took in $19,872 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,030 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 $1,510 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $2,100 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,210 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $890 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.
Cynthiana Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $17,772 | $25,750 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay11% of Cynthiana bookings | $2,100 | $3,050 |
| Gross bookings | $19,872 | $28,800 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 16%: 15.5% for the 100% of Cynthiana listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$3,080 | −$4,460 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$2,100 | −$3,050 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$990 | −$1,440 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$400 | −$580 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$600 | −$860 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$200 | −$200 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$100 | −$100 |
| 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 27% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$7,470 | −$10,690 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $12,402about $1,030 a month | $18,110about $1,510 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Cynthiana Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Cynthiana'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 Cynthiana 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 Cynthiana's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Cynthiana 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 $155 adds about $1,550 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $210 a night or more, against a median of $155. 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 $1,780 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, September brings the average listing about $2,490, against $1,180 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Cynthiana listings average 4.94 stars, and 68% 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 $2,400 a month, against $1,660 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Cynthiana?
Cynthiana listings were booked on 43% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points above the Kentucky average (39%) and 2 points above the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 25% in February to 52% in September.
Across Cynthiana's 25 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 80%+ of open nights, 44 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 22% or less, under two nights a week.
September is usually the busiest month in Cynthiana, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 43% 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 Cynthiana?
The average nightly rate in Cynthiana, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $167 over the past year, about 38% below the Kentucky average of $270 and about 50% below the U.S. average of $335. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates barely change through the year, staying between about $150 and $165.
Across Cynthiana's 25 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $265+ a night, about 1.7 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $210 or more, about $55 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $155 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $110 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
Average nightly rate by month in Cynthiana
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Cynthiana?
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 Cynthiana it averaged $68 over the past year, from about $38 in a typical January to about $83 in a typical September.
Across Cynthiana's 25 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $98+ per open night, about 1.5 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $88 or more, about $25 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $65 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $54 or less, about 17% below the median.
September RevPAR is about 2.2 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $68 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 Cynthiana
With only 25 active listings, the monthly pattern in Cynthiana is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in September and bottom out in February.
Average revenue by month in Cynthiana
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Revenue by month in Cynthiana in numbers
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $1,190 |
| February | $1,180 |
| March | $1,520 |
| April | $2,100 |
| May | $2,110 |
| June | $2,230 |
| July | $2,280 |
| August | $2,210 |
| September | $2,490 |
| October | $2,140 |
| November | $2,020 |
| December | $1,660 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Cynthiana?
Guests book Cynthiana stays 69 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. May stays are booked furthest out, about 99 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 24 days. A typical May booking is made in early February.
May stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 69 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 Cynthiana
None of the 25 active listings in Cynthiana display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and occupancy-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the city or county before buying or listing in Cynthiana.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Cynthiana
AirROI's area guide picks eight Cynthiana neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown Cynthiana, Cynthiana RiverWalk and Cynthiana Historic District. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Cynthiana | Central hub of Cynthiana, offering proximity to restaurants, shops, and local attractions. Ideal for guests looking to explore the charm of the town. | Cynthiana-Harrison County Museum, Battle Grove Cemetery, City Park, Cynthiana Riverwalk, Local eateries and shops |
| Cynthiana RiverWalk | Scenic area along the river, perfect for outdoor activities. Great for guests who enjoy nature and walking paths near the water. | RiverWalk Trail, Cynthiana River, Fishing spots, Parks along the river |
| Cynthiana Historic District | Rich in history with beautiful old buildings and architecture. Attracts history enthusiasts and those looking for a quaint atmosphere. | Historic homes, Local boutiques, Antique shops, Cynthiana First Methodist Church |
| Main Street | Bustling area with various shops and restaurants. Good for guests wanting to experience local culture and cuisine. | Local diners and cafes, Shopping opportunities, Community events, Farmers market |
| Cynthiana Recreational Park | Ideal for families and outdoor lovers, this area offers ample recreational activities and events. | Playgrounds, Picnic areas, Sports facilities, Walking trails |
| Cynthiana Arts Center | A community hub for arts and culture, attracting visitors interested in local art and performances. | Art exhibits, Cultural events, Workshops |
| Nearby wineries and vineyards | Cynthiana is located near several wineries, attracting wine enthusiasts and tourists looking for rural experiences. | Cynthiana Vineyards, Wine tastings, Scenic views, Local wine festivals |
| Bourbon Trail access points | Cynthiana is close to parts of the Bourbon Trail, appealing to bourbon lovers and tourists interested in distilleries. | Bourbon distilleries, Tours and tastings, Historic distilling sites |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Cynthiana vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 54 km, Williamstown (36 km away) earned the most per listing, about 2.5 times as much as Cynthiana.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris 22 km | 36 | $23,366 | $250 | 35% |
| Georgetown 30 km | 143 | $39,787 | $263 | 46% |
| Williamstown 36 km | 229 | $49,608 | $302 | 48% |
| Dry Ridge 42 km | 91 | $35,599 | $234 | 47% |
| Lexington 43 km | 827 | $34,019 | $261 | 45% |
| Winchester 47 km | 37 | $17,063 | $145 | 41% |
| Maysville 54 km | 40 | $16,843 | $164 | 39% |
| Versailles 54 km | 71 | $43,950 | $368 | 44% |
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- Stanton Airbnb data 327 listings
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- Covington Airbnb data 217 listings
- Bowling Green Airbnb data 209 listings
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Markets Similar to Cynthiana
Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Cynthiana:
- Topeka Airbnb data KS · $167/night · 43.0%
- Springfield Airbnb data IL · $168/night · 42.7%
- Muncie Airbnb data IN · $166/night · 43.3%
- Roseburg Airbnb data OR · $170/night · 42.8%
- Roanoke Airbnb data VA · $164/night · 43.3%
- Aurora Airbnb data CO · $163/night · 42.8%
FAQ
Cynthiana Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Cynthiana?
An active Cynthiana Airbnb grossed $19,872 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 25 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $2,740 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Cynthiana?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Cynthiana listings earn between $1,100 and $2,740 in a typical month, and the top tenth $3,500 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 Cynthiana?
Listings in Cynthiana were booked on 43% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 39% for the Kentucky average. September is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Cynthiana?
The average booked night in Cynthiana cost $167 before fees. Half of listings charge between $110 and $210, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Cynthiana?
None of the active Cynthiana listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and occupancy-tax rules with the city or county before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Cynthiana?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Cynthiana Airbnb grossed $19,872 in the 12 months to October 2026, 34% below the Kentucky average of $30,126, though with only 25 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, $12,402 a year (about $1,030 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 $1,510 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Cynthiana?
September usually pays best, averaging $2,490 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Cynthiana?
Each night a Cynthiana listing was open to book earned $68 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 $98 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Cynthiana?
Cynthiana stays were booked 69 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 Cynthiana?
The average Cynthiana Airbnb stay lasted 4.9 nights over the past year. A listing took 29 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Cynthiana rated?
Guests rate Cynthiana Airbnbs 4.94 out of 5 on average. Guests score accuracy highest and location lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Cynthiana?
Downtown Cynthiana, Cynthiana RiverWalk and Cynthiana Historic District draw the most short-term rental interest in Cynthiana. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Cynthiana?
AirROI counted 25 active Airbnb listings in Cynthiana as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Paris, 22 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Cynthiana?
In Cynthiana, about six in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $40, and some higher fees lift the average to $66.
How many tourists visit Cynthiana, KY?
All of Kentucky had 81.1 million visitors in 2025, the Kentucky Department of Tourism reports. AirROI estimates 720 Airbnb stays in Cynthiana, KY in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Kentucky tourism statistics.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 25 active Airbnb listings in Cynthiana from November 2025 to October 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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