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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Old Saybrook brought in $36,425 over the 12 months through September 2026, in line with the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region average of $35,557.
The short answer
Old Saybrook earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged $435 a night and were booked on 36% of available nights, against $365 and 39% for the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 5.4 times as much as in January, usually the slowest.
With 69 active listings, Old Saybrook is the second-largest of 9 Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 7%.
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Gross bookings per Old Saybrook listing averaged $36,425 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region average: $35,557), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Old Saybrook listing brings in $10,100 in July, its best month, and $1,890 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 47% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 2.9 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
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.
July earns about 5.4 times what January 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.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $4,812 | 34.8% | $444 | $160 | 59 days | 4.3 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $4,312 | 40.5% | $433 | $139 | 55 days | 3.6 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $3,081 | 28.1% | $435 | $103 | 42 days | 3.9 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,832 | 28.1% | $435 | $91 | 54 days | 4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,475 | 15.2% | $427 | $48 | 19 days | 3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,622 | 18.8% | $424 | $58 | 41 days | 4 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,547 | 22.0% | $424 | $82 | 22 days | 3.8 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $3,062 | 27.9% | $436 | $102 | 57 days | 6 nights |
| May 2026 | $5,099 | 34.8% | $493 | $164 | 73 days | 4.5 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $7,679 | 50.2% | $519 | $256 | 88 days | 6.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $10,955 | 57.2% | $539 | $353 | 110 days | 6.1 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $9,787 | 54.9% | $537 | $316 | 91 days | 4.3 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 Old Saybrook listing earns about $3,710 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Old Saybrook Airbnb took in $36,425 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $2,020 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 $3,440 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $3,520 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,320 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,750 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.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $32,905 | $55,450 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Old Saybrook bookings | $3,520 | $5,920 |
| Gross bookings | $36,425 | $61,370 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 74% of Old Saybrook listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$4,460 | −$7,510 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$3,520 | −$5,920 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,820 | −$3,070 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$730 | −$1,230 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$1,090 | −$1,840 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$360 | −$360 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$180 | −$180 |
| 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 | −$12,160 | −$20,110 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $24,265about $2,020 a month | $41,260about $3,440 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Old Saybrook'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 Old Saybrook 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.
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 $5,110 a month, against $3,040 for the average one.
Occupancy
Old Saybrook listings were booked on 36% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points below the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region average (39%) and 5 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 19% in January to 59% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.3 times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Old Saybrook, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Old Saybrook, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $435 over the past year, about 19% above the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region average of $365 and about 36% above the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about $505 and bottom out in October and November at about $400.
The top 10% charge about 2.7 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 27% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
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 Old Saybrook it averaged $175 over the past year, from about $61 in a typical January to about $327 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 5.4 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $175 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Old Saybrook has one high season, June through August, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from October to April. A listing earns about 3.7 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Old Saybrook
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $1,890 |
| February | Low season | $2,040 |
| March | Low season | $2,660 |
| April | Low season | $2,990 |
| May | Shoulder season | $4,810 |
| June | High season | $6,800 |
| July | High season | $10,100 |
| August | High season | $9,570 |
| September | Shoulder season | $5,050 |
| October | Low season | $4,010 |
| November | Low season | $3,130 |
| December | Low season | $3,150 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–August | $8,840 | 54% | $502 |
| Shoulder seasonMay, September | $4,930 | 38% | $439 |
| Low seasonOctober–April | $2,840 | 28% | $412 |
Guests book Old Saybrook stays 74 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 111 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 19 days. A typical July booking is made in late March.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 74 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 69 active listings in Old Saybrook 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 Old Saybrook.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks six Old Saybrook neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Old Saybrook Town Center, Saybrook Point and North Cove. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Old Saybrook Town Center | The historical heart of Old Saybrook featuring quaint shops, restaurants, and cultural sites. It's an attractive location for travelers looking to explore local history and enjoy waterfront views. | Old Saybrook Historical Society, Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Saybrook Point Lighthouse, Fort Saybrook Monument Park, Chester Ferry |
| Saybrook Point | A scenic waterfront area offering beautiful views of the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound. Ideal for a tranquil getaway with access to beaches and water activities. | Saybrook Point Marina, Harvey's Beach, Old Saybrook Town Park, The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Long Island Sound views |
| North Cove | A picturesque area that features waterfront properties and a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for families or couples looking for a serene environment near nature. | North Cove Marina, Connecticut River Museum, Local parks, Nature trails, Historic homes |
| Fenwick | An exclusive beach community known for its stunning Victorian architecture and proximity to the beach. It's a charming area that attracts travelers looking for a relaxing beach vacation. | Fenwick Golf Course, Private beaches, Victorian cottages, Nearby shops, Local dining options |
| Deep River | A small, friendly town offering access to outdoor activities and a quaint rural setting, ideal for nature enthusiasts and those looking to escape the city. | Deep River Historical Society, Baldwin Bridge, Local parks, Connecticut River activities, Nature trails |
| Moodus | A rural area that offers a peaceful retreat with an emphasis on outdoor experiences. Attracts visitors seeking adventures in nature, such as hiking and fishing. | Machimoodus State Park, Local wineries, Hiking trails, Nature spotting, Historic sites |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Almost every Airbnb in Old Saybrook is an entire home: 97% of listings, with private rooms at 3%. Houses account for 94% of the stock; hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs come next at 3%.
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Old Saybrook Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 97.1% | 67 |
| Private room | 2.9% | 2 |
Houses dominate the property mix
Old Saybrook Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 94.2% | 65 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 2.9% | 2 |
| Others | 1.4% | 1 |
| Apartment/Condo | 1.4% | 1 |
Most Old Saybrook homes are built for groups: 70% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (45%).
Old Saybrook entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 13.6% | 9 |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.7% | 11 |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.5% | 30 |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.2% | 14 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% | 2 |
A typical two-bedroom home in Old Saybrook earned $22,600 over the past year, against $26,100 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 11 | $22,600 | $24,700 | $383 | 34% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30 | $27,700 | $40,600 | $475 | 39% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14 | $26,100 | $47,300 | $552 | 33% |
Old Saybrook is a group-trip market: 35% of listings sleep eight or more guests, more than the share of the next most common size, six guests (28%).
Old Saybrook listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 7.4% | 5 |
| 3 guests | 4.4% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 11.8% | 8 |
| 5 guests | 8.8% | 6 |
| 6 guests | 27.9% | 19 |
| 7 guests | 4.4% | 3 |
| 8+ guests | 35.3% | 24 |
Old Saybrook hosts set up an average of 3.9 beds per listing. About a third of listings (33%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Old Saybrook: 99% of listings offer it, and 80% have an outdoor dining area.
Share of Old Saybrook listings with each common amenity
Guests
Old Saybrook draws mostly domestic guests: 97% of those who left reviews live in the United States. New York alone accounts for 15% of reviews. English is spoken by 70% of guests, and Spanish by 12%.
97% of Old Saybrook guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Old Saybrook guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| New York | 15.4% |
| Boston | 2.2% |
| Washington | 1.6% |
| Hartford | 1.6% |
| Old Saybrook | 1.3% |
Where Old Saybrook guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 97.2% |
| Canada | 0.6% |
| Australia | 0.3% |
| Oman | 0.3% |
Languages spoken by Old Saybrook guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 70.1% |
| Spanish | 11.7% |
| French | 4.4% |
| Italian | 2.9% |
| German | 2.2% |
Old Saybrook Airbnbs average 4.92 stars, and 72% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.80, against 4.97 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Old Saybrook; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.92 |
| Cleanliness | 4.89 |
| Communication | 4.96 |
| Location | 4.93 |
| Check-in | 4.97 |
| Value | 4.80 |
Booking patterns
94% of Old Saybrook listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 6% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 38% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Old Saybrook listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 63.8% | 44 |
| 181-270 days | 30.4% | 21 |
| 91-180 days | 5.8% | 4 |
Days a year Old Saybrook listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 5.8% | 4 |
| 91-180 days | 30.4% | 21 |
| 31-90 days | 37.7% | 26 |
| 1-30 days | 26.1% | 18 |
The average Old Saybrook booking lasts 5.3 nights, longest in July and shortest in January. Listings took about 16 bookings each over the year, some 1,080 in all. 55% of listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Old Saybrook
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
48% of listings in Old Saybrook accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is two nights.
Minimum stay set by Old Saybrook listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Old Saybrook, used by 51% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: nearly two-thirds of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 29% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Old Saybrook listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About nine in ten Old Saybrook listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $200. Spread over the average stay of 5.3 nights, that adds roughly $40 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 10% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Old Saybrook, a three-bedroom home, took in $187,000 over the past year, about 5.1 times the city's average of $36,400.
Oceanfront Sleeps 12~ Linens inc 3 Bedrooms~2 Bath Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.84
White Bird Beachfront. Dock available extra. Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.86
Hot Tub & Firepit•Sunsets & Beach Walk | Fireplace Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Charming Old Saybrook Cottage < 1 Mi to Beach Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.88
Water Views and Walk to Beach Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.93
Luxury Driftwood Cottage @ Saybrook Point Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.90 Only 3% of Old Saybrook listings are classed as professionally managed, though 32% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run half of listings. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 26% of listings accept Instant Book. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 74% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 23 km, Greenport (19 km away, 30 listings) earned the most per listing, about 63% more than Old Saybrook. East Lyme was the busiest, booked on 43% of nights against 36% in Old Saybrook.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook 5 km | 65 | $40,908 | $425 | 40% |
| Old Lyme 9 km | 93 | $31,266 | $375 | 36% |
| Clinton 11 km | 68 | $43,498 | $419 | 39% |
| East Lyme 16 km | 108 | $47,560 | $378 | 43% |
| Madison 18 km | 58 | $31,569 | $388 | 37% |
| Greenport 19 km | 30 | $59,380 | $777 | 34% |
| Waterford 21 km | 82 | $38,131 | $349 | 41% |
| East Haddam 23 km | 35 | $35,865 | $372 | 38% |
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FAQ
An active Old Saybrook Airbnb grossed $36,425 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 69 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $6,260 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Old Saybrook listings earn between $2,110 and $6,260 in a typical month, and the top tenth $9,790 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Old Saybrook were booked on 36% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 39% for the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region average. July is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Old Saybrook cost $435 before fees. Half of listings charge between $285 and $535, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Old Saybrook 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.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Old Saybrook Airbnb grossed $36,425 in the 12 months to September 2026, in line with the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region average. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $24,265 a year (about $2,020 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 $3,440 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging $10,100 per active listing over the past two years, and January usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Old Saybrook listing was open to book earned $175 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 $341 or more.
Old Saybrook stays were booked 74 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.
The average Old Saybrook Airbnb stay lasted 5.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 16 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Old Saybrook Airbnbs 4.92 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Old Saybrook Town Center, Saybrook Point and North Cove draw the most short-term rental interest in Old Saybrook. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 69 active Airbnb listings in Old Saybrook as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Westbrook, 5 km away.
In Old Saybrook, about nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $200.
Method
Figures on this page cover 69 active Airbnb listings in Old Saybrook 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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