Top 100 Best Places in Canada to Invest in Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals (2025)

Source: AirROI

Last updated: 2025-07-01

Unlock high-ROI opportunities in Canada‘s booming short-term rental (STR) market. This 2025 Airbnb investment guide from AirROI leverages cutting-edge Airbnb data analytics to pinpoint the most profitable cities for Airbnb and vacation rental entrepreneurs. Whether you’re scaling your portfolio or making your first STR investment, discover markets with strong rental demand, high revenue potential, and favorable regulations. We are committed to providing trustworthy insights based on comprehensive market analysis, and you can learn more about our rigorous approach to data accuracy.

Our STR market analysis dives deep into key performance indicators like monthly revenue, average daily rates (ADR), occupancy trends, property counts, and regulatory landscapes across Canada. We go beyond simple rankings to provide the context you need for informed investment decisions using reliable Airbnb data.

Explore the data-driven insights below to identify the premier short-term rental investment hotspots and high ROI Airbnb markets in Canada for 2025.

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Top Short-Term Rental Markets in Canada

Rank:#1Market:TorontoCountry:CanadaProperties:11,119Monthly Revenue:$1488.06Daily Rate (ADR):$145.02Occupancy:48.15%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#2Market:MontrealCountry:CanadaProperties:6,934Monthly Revenue:$1716.01Daily Rate (ADR):$146.13Occupancy:49.30%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#3Market:CalgaryCountry:CanadaProperties:4,237Monthly Revenue:$1273.18Daily Rate (ADR):$115.89Occupancy:50.35%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#4Market:VancouverCountry:CanadaProperties:4,089Monthly Revenue:$2288.18Daily Rate (ADR):$183.19Occupancy:55.25%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#5Market:EdmontonCountry:CanadaProperties:2,617Monthly Revenue:$1010.50Daily Rate (ADR):$86.93Occupancy:49.99%Regulation:Low
Rank:#6Market:Whistler Resort MunicipalityCountry:CanadaProperties:2,327Monthly Revenue:$4071.42Daily Rate (ADR):$373.03Occupancy:43.24%Regulation:Low
Rank:#7Market:OttawaCountry:CanadaProperties:1,973Monthly Revenue:$1139.40Daily Rate (ADR):$106.17Occupancy:48.10%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#8Market:QuebecCountry:CanadaProperties:1,894Monthly Revenue:$1958.41Daily Rate (ADR):$151.09Occupancy:49.90%Regulation:Low
Rank:#9Market:CanmoreCountry:CanadaProperties:1,702Monthly Revenue:$5069.98Daily Rate (ADR):$294.53Occupancy:59.50%Regulation:Low
Rank:#10Market:MississaugaCountry:CanadaProperties:1,684Monthly Revenue:$966.97Daily Rate (ADR):$100.50Occupancy:45.16%Regulation:Low
Rank:#11Market:SurreyCountry:CanadaProperties:1,155Monthly Revenue:$1094.81Daily Rate (ADR):$116.88Occupancy:43.45%Regulation:Low
Rank:#12Market:Niagara FallsCountry:CanadaProperties:1,127Monthly Revenue:$1646.11Daily Rate (ADR):$174.27Occupancy:39.79%Regulation:Low
Rank:#13Market:WinnipegCountry:CanadaProperties:1,104Monthly Revenue:$972.97Daily Rate (ADR):$89.93Occupancy:48.59%Regulation:Low
Rank:#14Market:Mont-TremblantCountry:CanadaProperties:1,064Monthly Revenue:$2758.78Daily Rate (ADR):$282.42Occupancy:38.88%Regulation:Low
Rank:#15Market:HamiltonCountry:CanadaProperties:972Monthly Revenue:$1133.24Daily Rate (ADR):$122.49Occupancy:44.66%Regulation:Low
Rank:#16Market:BramptonCountry:CanadaProperties:904Monthly Revenue:$708.44Daily Rate (ADR):$95.70Occupancy:39.47%Regulation:Low
Rank:#17Market:RichmondCountry:CanadaProperties:846Monthly Revenue:$955.21Daily Rate (ADR):$125.26Occupancy:40.21%Regulation:Low
Rank:#18Market:HalifaxCountry:CanadaProperties:811Monthly Revenue:$1649.09Daily Rate (ADR):$137.27Occupancy:53.07%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#19Market:Richmond HillCountry:CanadaProperties:788Monthly Revenue:$992.88Daily Rate (ADR):$112.20Occupancy:41.44%Regulation:Low
Rank:#20Market:LondonCountry:CanadaProperties:717Monthly Revenue:$934.61Daily Rate (ADR):$89.50Occupancy:46.31%Regulation:Low
Rank:#21Market:KelownaCountry:CanadaProperties:701Monthly Revenue:$1683.04Daily Rate (ADR):$211.93Occupancy:45.50%Regulation:Low
Rank:#22Market:The Blue MountainsCountry:CanadaProperties:662Monthly Revenue:$2671.11Daily Rate (ADR):$295.96Occupancy:35.49%Regulation:Low
Rank:#23Market:Saint John'sCountry:CanadaProperties:641Monthly Revenue:$1594.75Daily Rate (ADR):$141.42Occupancy:52.44%Regulation:Low
Rank:#24Market:GatineauCountry:CanadaProperties:617Monthly Revenue:$816.17Daily Rate (ADR):$76.73Occupancy:46.65%Regulation:Low
Rank:#25Market:SaskatoonCountry:CanadaProperties:610Monthly Revenue:$1000.97Daily Rate (ADR):$77.05Occupancy:55.39%Regulation:Low
Rank:#26Market:Kawartha LakesCountry:CanadaProperties:567Monthly Revenue:$2099.50Daily Rate (ADR):$286.39Occupancy:36.58%Regulation:Low
Rank:#27Market:KitchenerCountry:CanadaProperties:553Monthly Revenue:$924.11Daily Rate (ADR):$87.79Occupancy:48.41%Regulation:Low
Rank:#28Market:BurnabyCountry:CanadaProperties:545Monthly Revenue:$1157.75Daily Rate (ADR):$119.74Occupancy:48.83%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#29Market:District of North VancouverCountry:CanadaProperties:545Monthly Revenue:$1786.80Daily Rate (ADR):$179.02Occupancy:53.27%Regulation:Low
Rank:#30Market:VictoriaCountry:CanadaProperties:542Monthly Revenue:$1037.94Daily Rate (ADR):$130.69Occupancy:44.66%Regulation:Low
Rank:#31Market:Area E (Beaverdell/West Boundary)Country:CanadaProperties:506Monthly Revenue:$2232.19Daily Rate (ADR):$322.56Occupancy:39.82%Regulation:Low
Rank:#32Market:WindsorCountry:CanadaProperties:503Monthly Revenue:$939.46Daily Rate (ADR):$88.45Occupancy:46.29%Regulation:Low
Rank:#33Market:SaanichCountry:CanadaProperties:502Monthly Revenue:$1580.73Daily Rate (ADR):$134.89Occupancy:55.38%Regulation:Low
Rank:#34Market:LongueuilCountry:CanadaProperties:478Monthly Revenue:$1160.06Daily Rate (ADR):$117.13Occupancy:46.68%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#35Market:Area A (Kicking Horse/Kinbasket Lake)Country:CanadaProperties:470Monthly Revenue:$3322.03Daily Rate (ADR):$247.51Occupancy:52.33%Regulation:Low
Rank:#36Market:MarkhamCountry:CanadaProperties:466Monthly Revenue:$709.06Daily Rate (ADR):$86.31Occupancy:43.09%Regulation:Low
Rank:#37Market:NanaimoCountry:CanadaProperties:442Monthly Revenue:$1267.19Daily Rate (ADR):$121.61Occupancy:51.43%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#38Market:Niagara-on-the-LakeCountry:CanadaProperties:433Monthly Revenue:$3026.07Daily Rate (ADR):$270.85Occupancy:41.66%Regulation:Low
Rank:#39Market:Petite-Rivière-Saint-FrançoisCountry:CanadaProperties:427Monthly Revenue:$2456.29Daily Rate (ADR):$292.13Occupancy:34.11%Regulation:Low
Rank:#40Market:Area F (Columbia Lake/Windermere Lake)Country:CanadaProperties:419Monthly Revenue:$2474.41Daily Rate (ADR):$233.52Occupancy:42.41%Regulation:Low
Rank:#41Market:OakvilleCountry:CanadaProperties:406Monthly Revenue:$1188.14Daily Rate (ADR):$127.54Occupancy:43.88%Regulation:Low
Rank:#42Market:ReginaCountry:CanadaProperties:405Monthly Revenue:$855.88Daily Rate (ADR):$79.07Occupancy:49.85%Regulation:Low
Rank:#43Market:Lambton ShoresCountry:CanadaProperties:403Monthly Revenue:$1965.43Daily Rate (ADR):$264.91Occupancy:36.92%Regulation:Low
Rank:#44Market:Prince EdwardCountry:CanadaProperties:391Monthly Revenue:$2571.13Daily Rate (ADR):$320.78Occupancy:41.79%Regulation:Low
Rank:#45Market:Muskoka Lakes TownshipCountry:CanadaProperties:389Monthly Revenue:$2683.52Daily Rate (ADR):$440.90Occupancy:37.86%Regulation:Low
Rank:#46Market:Township of LangleyCountry:CanadaProperties:386Monthly Revenue:$1404.93Daily Rate (ADR):$144.64Occupancy:47.48%Regulation:Low
Rank:#47Market:InnisfilCountry:CanadaProperties:378Monthly Revenue:$1600.16Daily Rate (ADR):$208.47Occupancy:37.50%Regulation:Low
Rank:#48Market:MonctonCountry:CanadaProperties:372Monthly Revenue:$1007.41Daily Rate (ADR):$118.54Occupancy:44.26%Regulation:Low
Rank:#49Market:Wasaga BeachCountry:CanadaProperties:371Monthly Revenue:$1098.08Daily Rate (ADR):$230.75Occupancy:32.55%Regulation:Low
Rank:#50Market:West KelownaCountry:CanadaProperties:369Monthly Revenue:$2116.51Daily Rate (ADR):$242.53Occupancy:46.98%Regulation:Low
Rank:#51Market:Municipality of Northern Bruce PeninsulaCountry:CanadaProperties:368Monthly Revenue:$1972.51Daily Rate (ADR):$230.39Occupancy:43.23%Regulation:Low
Rank:#52Market:WaterlooCountry:CanadaProperties:367Monthly Revenue:$726.63Daily Rate (ADR):$82.28Occupancy:43.97%Regulation:Low
Rank:#53Market:UclueletCountry:CanadaProperties:366Monthly Revenue:$3021.34Daily Rate (ADR):$224.06Occupancy:49.76%Regulation:Low
Rank:#54Market:CharlottetownCountry:CanadaProperties:347Monthly Revenue:$1551.71Daily Rate (ADR):$167.65Occupancy:49.16%Regulation:Low
Rank:#55Market:Juan de Fuca Electoral AreaCountry:CanadaProperties:345Monthly Revenue:$2695.31Daily Rate (ADR):$234.23Occupancy:45.68%Regulation:Low
Rank:#56Market:Sun Peaks Mountain Resort MunicipalityCountry:CanadaProperties:344Monthly Revenue:$2568.73Daily Rate (ADR):$304.25Occupancy:37.26%Regulation:Low
Rank:#57Market:North VancouverCountry:CanadaProperties:342Monthly Revenue:$1997.26Daily Rate (ADR):$147.43Occupancy:57.94%Regulation:Low
Rank:#58Market:VaughanCountry:CanadaProperties:341Monthly Revenue:$909.94Daily Rate (ADR):$104.23Occupancy:42.55%Regulation:Low
Rank:#59Market:TofinoCountry:CanadaProperties:331Monthly Revenue:$4839.86Daily Rate (ADR):$287.67Occupancy:56.82%Regulation:Low
Rank:#60Market:PentictonCountry:CanadaProperties:325Monthly Revenue:$1650.15Daily Rate (ADR):$196.18Occupancy:46.30%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#61Market:KingstonCountry:CanadaProperties:323Monthly Revenue:$1599.75Daily Rate (ADR):$142.56Occupancy:51.04%Regulation:Low
Rank:#62Market:HuntsvilleCountry:CanadaProperties:317Monthly Revenue:$2716.14Daily Rate (ADR):$285.79Occupancy:41.08%Regulation:Low
Rank:#63Market:BarrieCountry:CanadaProperties:314Monthly Revenue:$1031.78Daily Rate (ADR):$120.05Occupancy:41.04%Regulation:Low
Rank:#64Market:West VancouverCountry:CanadaProperties:310Monthly Revenue:$2641.90Daily Rate (ADR):$267.52Occupancy:47.87%Regulation:Low
Rank:#65Market:Greater SudburyCountry:CanadaProperties:304Monthly Revenue:$1256.67Daily Rate (ADR):$121.66Occupancy:48.70%Regulation:Low
Rank:#66Market:CoquitlamCountry:CanadaProperties:299Monthly Revenue:$1062.64Daily Rate (ADR):$100.26Occupancy:48.26%Regulation:Low
Rank:#67Market:Port ColborneCountry:CanadaProperties:298Monthly Revenue:$1398.60Daily Rate (ADR):$238.50Occupancy:39.27%Regulation:Low
Rank:#68Market:Salt Spring Island Electoral AreaCountry:CanadaProperties:291Monthly Revenue:$1898.31Daily Rate (ADR):$173.47Occupancy:49.49%Regulation:Low
Rank:#69Market:RevelstokeCountry:CanadaProperties:289Monthly Revenue:$2915.64Daily Rate (ADR):$265.28Occupancy:47.59%Regulation:Low
Rank:#70Market:Thunder BayCountry:CanadaProperties:287Monthly Revenue:$1172.28Daily Rate (ADR):$94.94Occupancy:53.31%Regulation:Low
Rank:#71Market:St. CatharinesCountry:CanadaProperties:276Monthly Revenue:$1634.04Daily Rate (ADR):$152.62Occupancy:44.66%Regulation:Low
Rank:#72Market:Laval (administrative region)Country:CanadaProperties:269Monthly Revenue:$1074.14Daily Rate (ADR):$106.62Occupancy:46.38%Regulation:Low
Rank:#73Market:Saint-CômeCountry:CanadaProperties:268Monthly Revenue:$2342.73Daily Rate (ADR):$226.08Occupancy:39.14%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#74Market:LangfordCountry:CanadaProperties:266Monthly Revenue:$1814.33Daily Rate (ADR):$146.64Occupancy:54.53%Regulation:Low
Rank:#75Market:Area C (Silver Star)Country:CanadaProperties:265Monthly Revenue:$2327.58Daily Rate (ADR):$337.99Occupancy:41.61%Regulation:Low
Rank:#76Market:Dysart et alCountry:CanadaProperties:263Monthly Revenue:$2753.81Daily Rate (ADR):$310.71Occupancy:41.71%Regulation:Low
Rank:#77Market:KamloopsCountry:CanadaProperties:260Monthly Revenue:$1261.55Daily Rate (ADR):$105.26Occupancy:54.46%Regulation:Low
Rank:#78Market:Lac-SupérieurCountry:CanadaProperties:257Monthly Revenue:$2798.10Daily Rate (ADR):$272.20Occupancy:39.21%Regulation:Low
Rank:#79Market:Oro-MedonteCountry:CanadaProperties:253Monthly Revenue:$1530.72Daily Rate (ADR):$199.78Occupancy:38.64%Regulation:Low
Rank:#80Market:WhitehorseCountry:CanadaProperties:248Monthly Revenue:$1936.69Daily Rate (ADR):$159.42Occupancy:51.26%Regulation:Low
Rank:#81Market:DeltaCountry:CanadaProperties:247Monthly Revenue:$1206.09Daily Rate (ADR):$131.84Occupancy:47.12%Regulation:Low
Rank:#82Market:BurlingtonCountry:CanadaProperties:246Monthly Revenue:$1478.34Daily Rate (ADR):$153.18Occupancy:48.53%Regulation:Low
Rank:#83Market:SquamishCountry:CanadaProperties:245Monthly Revenue:$2492.72Daily Rate (ADR):$217.85Occupancy:54.26%Regulation:Low
Rank:#84Market:Saint JohnCountry:CanadaProperties:240Monthly Revenue:$946.70Daily Rate (ADR):$90.76Occupancy:46.22%Regulation:Low
Rank:#85Market:FernieCountry:CanadaProperties:239Monthly Revenue:$2027.92Daily Rate (ADR):$174.89Occupancy:49.07%Regulation:Low
Rank:#86Market:Stoneham-et-TewkesburyCountry:CanadaProperties:239Monthly Revenue:$2251.97Daily Rate (ADR):$363.12Occupancy:31.25%Regulation:Low
Rank:#87Market:BeaupréCountry:CanadaProperties:236Monthly Revenue:$1502.69Daily Rate (ADR):$174.06Occupancy:34.88%Regulation:Low
Rank:#88Market:PictonCountry:CanadaProperties:235Monthly Revenue:$2302.54Daily Rate (ADR):$241.83Occupancy:44.10%Regulation:Low
Rank:#89Market:Grande PrairieCountry:CanadaProperties:234Monthly Revenue:$948.29Daily Rate (ADR):$89.68Occupancy:49.39%Regulation:Low
Rank:#90Market:MiltonCountry:CanadaProperties:233Monthly Revenue:$1027.20Daily Rate (ADR):$127.41Occupancy:41.76%Regulation:Low
Rank:#91Market:Area C (Puntledge/Black Creek)Country:CanadaProperties:232Monthly Revenue:$2359.58Daily Rate (ADR):$221.67Occupancy:48.25%Regulation:Low
Rank:#92Market:CollingwoodCountry:CanadaProperties:232Monthly Revenue:$1459.75Daily Rate (ADR):$171.66Occupancy:40.28%Regulation:Low
Rank:#93Market:ChertseyCountry:CanadaProperties:232Monthly Revenue:$2385.02Daily Rate (ADR):$213.48Occupancy:41.66%Regulation:Low
Rank:#94Market:Area A (Upper Flathead/Elk Valley)Country:CanadaProperties:230Monthly Revenue:$3191.25Daily Rate (ADR):$282.87Occupancy:45.41%Regulation:Low
Rank:#95Market:GravenhurstCountry:CanadaProperties:229Monthly Revenue:$2569.76Daily Rate (ADR):$319.28Occupancy:40.07%Regulation:Low
Rank:#96Market:AbbotsfordCountry:CanadaProperties:228Monthly Revenue:$1220.35Daily Rate (ADR):$114.79Occupancy:48.10%Regulation:Low
Rank:#97Market:SaguenayCountry:CanadaProperties:225Monthly Revenue:$1146.17Daily Rate (ADR):$100.65Occupancy:49.97%Regulation:Low
Rank:#98Market:LethbridgeCountry:CanadaProperties:224Monthly Revenue:$1252.77Daily Rate (ADR):$98.37Occupancy:54.07%Regulation:Low
Rank:#99Market:VernonCountry:CanadaProperties:224Monthly Revenue:$1356.11Daily Rate (ADR):$147.93Occupancy:49.50%Regulation:Low
Rank:#100Market:GuelphCountry:CanadaProperties:224Monthly Revenue:$965.02Daily Rate (ADR):$90.12Occupancy:46.76%Regulation:Low

Our Data-Driven Methodology for STR Market Analysis

At AirROI, our market rankings and insights are powered by a robust methodology combining comprehensive Airbnb data collection with sophisticated STR analytics techniques. We strive to provide the most accurate and actionable intelligence for short-term rental investors.

Data Collection & Scope

  • Global Coverage: We aggregate STR data from tens of millions of active short-term rental listings across platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo worldwide.
  • Real-Time Metrics: Our systems track key performance indicators (KPIs) daily, including booking rates, nightly pricing (ADR), occupancy rates, and revenue.
  • Regulatory Monitoring: We actively monitor and incorporate local short-term rental regulations, licensing requirements, and tax obligations into our market analysis.

Analysis & Ranking

  • Proprietary Algorithms: AI and machine learning models analyze booking patterns, predict seasonal demand shifts, and identify emerging market trends in the STR space.
  • Key Metric Evaluation: We evaluate markets based on a weighted combination of critical investment factors using our extensive Airbnb analytics:
    • Revenue Potential: Average Monthly Revenue and Average Daily Rate (ADR).
    • Market Demand: Occupancy Rate and booking lead times.
    • Investment Scale: Number of active properties and market growth trends.
    • Regulatory Environment: Assessed impact of local STR regulations on operational feasibility and profitability.
  • Benchmarking: Performance is benchmarked against regional and global averages to provide context for vacation rental investment potential.

Key Metrics Explained

  • Properties: The count of active short-term rental listings in the market.
  • Monthly Revenue: Average revenue generated per property per month, a key indicator for Airbnb profitability.
  • Daily Rate (ADR): Average nightly booking price.
  • Occupancy: Percentage of nights booked out of total available nights, crucial for understanding STR demand.
  • Regulation: An indicator of the local regulatory climate impacting Airbnb investment.

This rigorous approach ensures our recommendations are based on real-world performance Airbnb data and forward-looking market analysis, empowering you to invest smarter in the vacation rental market.

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