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

Source: AirROI

Last updated: 2025-10-01

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:10,533Monthly Revenue:$1612.49Daily Rate (ADR):$147.40Occupancy:47.50%Regulation:High
Rank:#2Market:MontrealCountry:CanadaProperties:6,561Monthly Revenue:$1823.01Daily Rate (ADR):$152.80Occupancy:48.23%Regulation:High
Rank:#3Market:CalgaryCountry:CanadaProperties:3,971Monthly Revenue:$1461.81Daily Rate (ADR):$120.76Occupancy:48.60%Regulation:High
Rank:#4Market:VancouverCountry:CanadaProperties:3,770Monthly Revenue:$2575.14Daily Rate (ADR):$192.23Occupancy:54.93%Regulation:High
Rank:#5Market:EdmontonCountry:CanadaProperties:2,572Monthly Revenue:$1092.82Daily Rate (ADR):$89.24Occupancy:48.55%Regulation:High
Rank:#6Market:Whistler Resort MunicipalityCountry:CanadaProperties:2,202Monthly Revenue:$4271.80Daily Rate (ADR):$380.13Occupancy:43.94%Regulation:High
Rank:#7Market:OttawaCountry:CanadaProperties:1,853Monthly Revenue:$1233.61Daily Rate (ADR):$108.46Occupancy:47.86%Regulation:High
Rank:#8Market:QuebecCountry:CanadaProperties:1,853Monthly Revenue:$2102.94Daily Rate (ADR):$158.19Occupancy:49.29%Regulation:High
Rank:#9Market:CanmoreCountry:CanadaProperties:1,697Monthly Revenue:$5594.92Daily Rate (ADR):$311.34Occupancy:59.63%Regulation:Low
Rank:#10Market:MississaugaCountry:CanadaProperties:1,671Monthly Revenue:$1005.79Daily Rate (ADR):$101.58Occupancy:43.05%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#11Market:Mont-TremblantCountry:CanadaProperties:1,071Monthly Revenue:$2880.33Daily Rate (ADR):$282.51Occupancy:38.81%Regulation:High
Rank:#12Market:WinnipegCountry:CanadaProperties:1,056Monthly Revenue:$1073.58Daily Rate (ADR):$90.91Occupancy:47.67%Regulation:High
Rank:#13Market:Niagara FallsCountry:CanadaProperties:1,047Monthly Revenue:$1838.63Daily Rate (ADR):$180.38Occupancy:39.07%Regulation:Low
Rank:#14Market:SurreyCountry:CanadaProperties:1,041Monthly Revenue:$1180.86Daily Rate (ADR):$119.49Occupancy:42.23%Regulation:High
Rank:#15Market:HamiltonCountry:CanadaProperties:935Monthly Revenue:$1169.40Daily Rate (ADR):$123.91Occupancy:43.53%Regulation:Low
Rank:#16Market:BramptonCountry:CanadaProperties:861Monthly Revenue:$800.93Daily Rate (ADR):$96.89Occupancy:38.27%Regulation:Low
Rank:#17Market:RichmondCountry:CanadaProperties:817Monthly Revenue:$1036.36Daily Rate (ADR):$128.67Occupancy:40.08%Regulation:High
Rank:#18Market:Richmond HillCountry:CanadaProperties:762Monthly Revenue:$1117.17Daily Rate (ADR):$116.90Occupancy:41.26%Regulation:Low
Rank:#19Market:HalifaxCountry:CanadaProperties:745Monthly Revenue:$1883.77Daily Rate (ADR):$139.96Occupancy:52.60%Regulation:High
Rank:#20Market:LondonCountry:CanadaProperties:688Monthly Revenue:$979.27Daily Rate (ADR):$92.65Occupancy:45.30%Regulation:Low
Rank:#21Market:The Blue MountainsCountry:CanadaProperties:633Monthly Revenue:$3014.56Daily Rate (ADR):$305.49Occupancy:36.34%Regulation:Low
Rank:#22Market:KelownaCountry:CanadaProperties:607Monthly Revenue:$1935.37Daily Rate (ADR):$213.24Occupancy:45.92%Regulation:High
Rank:#23Market:Saint John'sCountry:CanadaProperties:601Monthly Revenue:$1853.52Daily Rate (ADR):$150.87Occupancy:51.32%Regulation:High
Rank:#24Market:GatineauCountry:CanadaProperties:593Monthly Revenue:$881.34Daily Rate (ADR):$79.60Occupancy:45.58%Regulation:High
Rank:#25Market:SaskatoonCountry:CanadaProperties:589Monthly Revenue:$1062.54Daily Rate (ADR):$78.23Occupancy:53.90%Regulation:Low
Rank:#26Market:Kawartha LakesCountry:CanadaProperties:551Monthly Revenue:$2210.26Daily Rate (ADR):$290.93Occupancy:35.52%Regulation:Low
Rank:#27Market:KitchenerCountry:CanadaProperties:550Monthly Revenue:$980.02Daily Rate (ADR):$89.65Occupancy:46.80%Regulation:Low
Rank:#28Market:BurnabyCountry:CanadaProperties:529Monthly Revenue:$1329.21Daily Rate (ADR):$127.31Occupancy:48.33%Regulation:High
Rank:#29Market:District of North VancouverCountry:CanadaProperties:521Monthly Revenue:$1973.05Daily Rate (ADR):$178.21Occupancy:52.32%Regulation:High
Rank:#30Market:WindsorCountry:CanadaProperties:513Monthly Revenue:$964.96Daily Rate (ADR):$92.54Occupancy:43.90%Regulation:Low
Rank:#31Market:Area E (Beaverdell/West Boundary)Country:CanadaProperties:507Monthly Revenue:$2248.08Daily Rate (ADR):$317.78Occupancy:40.50%Regulation:High
Rank:#32Market:Area A (Kicking Horse/Kinbasket Lake)Country:CanadaProperties:475Monthly Revenue:$3598.02Daily Rate (ADR):$255.17Occupancy:52.40%Regulation:High
Rank:#33Market:LongueuilCountry:CanadaProperties:466Monthly Revenue:$1324.45Daily Rate (ADR):$124.99Occupancy:45.22%Regulation:High
Rank:#34Market:VictoriaCountry:CanadaProperties:458Monthly Revenue:$1197.14Daily Rate (ADR):$130.43Occupancy:46.41%Regulation:High
Rank:#35Market:SaanichCountry:CanadaProperties:454Monthly Revenue:$1578.83Daily Rate (ADR):$132.02Occupancy:53.13%Regulation:High
Rank:#36Market:Petite-Rivière-Saint-FrançoisCountry:CanadaProperties:441Monthly Revenue:$2606.75Daily Rate (ADR):$305.33Occupancy:34.08%Regulation:High
Rank:#37Market:Niagara-on-the-LakeCountry:CanadaProperties:438Monthly Revenue:$3180.83Daily Rate (ADR):$279.53Occupancy:41.76%Regulation:High
Rank:#38Market:MarkhamCountry:CanadaProperties:437Monthly Revenue:$712.15Daily Rate (ADR):$81.71Occupancy:40.86%Regulation:Low
Rank:#39Market:Area F (Columbia Lake/Windermere Lake)Country:CanadaProperties:418Monthly Revenue:$2744.96Daily Rate (ADR):$245.92Occupancy:42.28%Regulation:High
Rank:#40Market:Lambton ShoresCountry:CanadaProperties:398Monthly Revenue:$2169.70Daily Rate (ADR):$267.80Occupancy:36.09%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#41Market:ReginaCountry:CanadaProperties:396Monthly Revenue:$932.75Daily Rate (ADR):$78.00Occupancy:48.93%Regulation:High
Rank:#42Market:NanaimoCountry:CanadaProperties:394Monthly Revenue:$1436.33Daily Rate (ADR):$124.16Occupancy:51.47%Regulation:High
Rank:#43Market:Prince EdwardCountry:CanadaProperties:391Monthly Revenue:$2876.67Daily Rate (ADR):$323.45Occupancy:42.42%Regulation:High
Rank:#44Market:OakvilleCountry:CanadaProperties:387Monthly Revenue:$1304.75Daily Rate (ADR):$129.51Occupancy:43.30%Regulation:Low
Rank:#45Market:Township of LangleyCountry:CanadaProperties:378Monthly Revenue:$1567.57Daily Rate (ADR):$136.88Occupancy:47.92%Regulation:High
Rank:#46Market:Muskoka Lakes TownshipCountry:CanadaProperties:367Monthly Revenue:$2767.80Daily Rate (ADR):$433.75Occupancy:35.15%Regulation:Low
Rank:#47Market:Municipality of Northern Bruce PeninsulaCountry:CanadaProperties:363Monthly Revenue:$2254.52Daily Rate (ADR):$238.99Occupancy:43.57%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#48Market:West KelownaCountry:CanadaProperties:361Monthly Revenue:$2481.97Daily Rate (ADR):$237.82Occupancy:47.23%Regulation:High
Rank:#49Market:UclueletCountry:CanadaProperties:357Monthly Revenue:$3379.39Daily Rate (ADR):$230.84Occupancy:51.07%Regulation:High
Rank:#50Market:MonctonCountry:CanadaProperties:357Monthly Revenue:$1149.55Daily Rate (ADR):$123.84Occupancy:42.30%Regulation:Low
Rank:#51Market:InnisfilCountry:CanadaProperties:350Monthly Revenue:$1912.50Daily Rate (ADR):$220.48Occupancy:37.17%Regulation:Low
Rank:#52Market:Sun Peaks Mountain Resort MunicipalityCountry:CanadaProperties:345Monthly Revenue:$2681.63Daily Rate (ADR):$301.49Occupancy:37.68%Regulation:High
Rank:#53Market:Juan de Fuca Electoral AreaCountry:CanadaProperties:344Monthly Revenue:$2997.59Daily Rate (ADR):$243.45Occupancy:46.42%Regulation:High
Rank:#54Market:WaterlooCountry:CanadaProperties:343Monthly Revenue:$766.30Daily Rate (ADR):$83.52Occupancy:41.98%Regulation:Low
Rank:#55Market:CharlottetownCountry:CanadaProperties:334Monthly Revenue:$1792.67Daily Rate (ADR):$171.47Occupancy:47.76%Regulation:High
Rank:#56Market:TofinoCountry:CanadaProperties:329Monthly Revenue:$5003.23Daily Rate (ADR):$294.44Occupancy:56.29%Regulation:High
Rank:#57Market:Wasaga BeachCountry:CanadaProperties:329Monthly Revenue:$1221.68Daily Rate (ADR):$230.88Occupancy:30.82%Regulation:Low
Rank:#58Market:North VancouverCountry:CanadaProperties:324Monthly Revenue:$2079.42Daily Rate (ADR):$147.76Occupancy:56.82%Regulation:High
Rank:#59Market:VaughanCountry:CanadaProperties:322Monthly Revenue:$1031.18Daily Rate (ADR):$105.74Occupancy:42.27%Regulation:High
Rank:#60Market:BarrieCountry:CanadaProperties:314Monthly Revenue:$1123.76Daily Rate (ADR):$119.19Occupancy:41.65%Regulation:Low
Rank:#61Market:HuntsvilleCountry:CanadaProperties:308Monthly Revenue:$2972.61Daily Rate (ADR):$290.78Occupancy:40.92%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#62Market:Greater SudburyCountry:CanadaProperties:300Monthly Revenue:$1328.13Daily Rate (ADR):$123.79Occupancy:47.48%Regulation:Low
Rank:#63Market:West VancouverCountry:CanadaProperties:298Monthly Revenue:$2665.27Daily Rate (ADR):$284.78Occupancy:44.33%Regulation:High
Rank:#64Market:PentictonCountry:CanadaProperties:290Monthly Revenue:$2012.99Daily Rate (ADR):$204.98Occupancy:48.36%Regulation:High
Rank:#65Market:KingstonCountry:CanadaProperties:287Monthly Revenue:$1777.71Daily Rate (ADR):$141.06Occupancy:51.71%Regulation:High
Rank:#66Market:Thunder BayCountry:CanadaProperties:286Monthly Revenue:$1269.87Daily Rate (ADR):$97.59Occupancy:52.62%Regulation:Low
Rank:#67Market:RevelstokeCountry:CanadaProperties:285Monthly Revenue:$3089.12Daily Rate (ADR):$274.89Occupancy:46.60%Regulation:High
Rank:#68Market:Port ColborneCountry:CanadaProperties:278Monthly Revenue:$1460.06Daily Rate (ADR):$241.07Occupancy:36.29%Regulation:Low
Rank:#69Market:Saint-CômeCountry:CanadaProperties:275Monthly Revenue:$2517.47Daily Rate (ADR):$231.97Occupancy:39.79%Regulation:High
Rank:#70Market:Salt Spring Island Electoral AreaCountry:CanadaProperties:273Monthly Revenue:$2144.65Daily Rate (ADR):$182.77Occupancy:48.70%Regulation:High
Rank:#71Market:LangfordCountry:CanadaProperties:271Monthly Revenue:$2001.13Daily Rate (ADR):$151.60Occupancy:53.99%Regulation:High
Rank:#72Market:St. CatharinesCountry:CanadaProperties:267Monthly Revenue:$1869.07Daily Rate (ADR):$165.26Occupancy:44.53%Regulation:Low
Rank:#73Market:KamloopsCountry:CanadaProperties:261Monthly Revenue:$1285.01Daily Rate (ADR):$105.55Occupancy:53.48%Regulation:High
Rank:#74Market:CoquitlamCountry:CanadaProperties:258Monthly Revenue:$1227.84Daily Rate (ADR):$103.33Occupancy:47.55%Regulation:High
Rank:#75Market:Laval (administrative region)Country:CanadaProperties:257Monthly Revenue:$1267.11Daily Rate (ADR):$111.25Occupancy:45.20%Regulation:High
Rank:#76Market:Area C (Silver Star)Country:CanadaProperties:255Monthly Revenue:$2513.17Daily Rate (ADR):$329.98Occupancy:42.32%Regulation:High
Rank:#77Market:Oro-MedonteCountry:CanadaProperties:253Monthly Revenue:$1657.74Daily Rate (ADR):$202.53Occupancy:38.13%Regulation:Low
Rank:#78Market:Lac-SupérieurCountry:CanadaProperties:251Monthly Revenue:$3048.60Daily Rate (ADR):$269.86Occupancy:40.20%Regulation:High
Rank:#79Market:FernieCountry:CanadaProperties:250Monthly Revenue:$1968.70Daily Rate (ADR):$175.71Occupancy:47.74%Regulation:High
Rank:#80Market:BeaupréCountry:CanadaProperties:247Monthly Revenue:$1600.33Daily Rate (ADR):$174.49Occupancy:34.82%Regulation:High
Rank:#81Market:WhitehorseCountry:CanadaProperties:246Monthly Revenue:$1991.69Daily Rate (ADR):$164.82Occupancy:50.64%Regulation:Low
Rank:#82Market:Grande PrairieCountry:CanadaProperties:244Monthly Revenue:$980.70Daily Rate (ADR):$93.22Occupancy:47.60%Regulation:Low
Rank:#83Market:Dysart et alCountry:CanadaProperties:238Monthly Revenue:$3035.26Daily Rate (ADR):$313.69Occupancy:39.31%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#84Market:Area A (Upper Flathead/Elk Valley)Country:CanadaProperties:237Monthly Revenue:$3257.74Daily Rate (ADR):$286.35Occupancy:44.07%Regulation:High
Rank:#85Market:BurlingtonCountry:CanadaProperties:233Monthly Revenue:$1572.30Daily Rate (ADR):$165.45Occupancy:46.73%Regulation:Low
Rank:#86Market:Stoneham-et-TewkesburyCountry:CanadaProperties:233Monthly Revenue:$2443.19Daily Rate (ADR):$372.56Occupancy:31.90%Regulation:High
Rank:#87Market:PictonCountry:CanadaProperties:232Monthly Revenue:$2531.44Daily Rate (ADR):$250.94Occupancy:45.57%Regulation:High
Rank:#88Market:GravenhurstCountry:CanadaProperties:231Monthly Revenue:$2707.05Daily Rate (ADR):$332.42Occupancy:37.81%Regulation:Low
Rank:#89Market:SquamishCountry:CanadaProperties:230Monthly Revenue:$2800.53Daily Rate (ADR):$220.63Occupancy:53.50%Regulation:High
Rank:#90Market:DeltaCountry:CanadaProperties:229Monthly Revenue:$1480.02Daily Rate (ADR):$132.50Occupancy:47.15%Regulation:High
Rank:#91Market:MiltonCountry:CanadaProperties:229Monthly Revenue:$1047.12Daily Rate (ADR):$124.74Occupancy:40.89%Regulation:Low
Rank:#92Market:ChertseyCountry:CanadaProperties:227Monthly Revenue:$2589.90Daily Rate (ADR):$218.66Occupancy:42.08%Regulation:High
Rank:#93Market:LethbridgeCountry:CanadaProperties:225Monthly Revenue:$1235.57Daily Rate (ADR):$100.80Occupancy:48.71%Regulation:Low
Rank:#94Market:Area C (Puntledge/Black Creek)Country:CanadaProperties:219Monthly Revenue:$2700.64Daily Rate (ADR):$241.39Occupancy:48.62%Regulation:High
Rank:#95Market:Saint JohnCountry:CanadaProperties:219Monthly Revenue:$1128.71Daily Rate (ADR):$100.54Occupancy:45.68%Regulation:Low
Rank:#96Market:GuelphCountry:CanadaProperties:216Monthly Revenue:$1010.22Daily Rate (ADR):$89.19Occupancy:46.62%Regulation:Low
Rank:#97Market:PickeringCountry:CanadaProperties:215Monthly Revenue:$1215.13Daily Rate (ADR):$127.59Occupancy:44.04%Regulation:Low
Rank:#98Market:AjaxCountry:CanadaProperties:213Monthly Revenue:$932.42Daily Rate (ADR):$101.85Occupancy:40.44%Regulation:Low
Rank:#99Market:ChilliwackCountry:CanadaProperties:211Monthly Revenue:$1750.74Daily Rate (ADR):$162.92Occupancy:47.32%Regulation:High
Rank:#100Market:VernonCountry:CanadaProperties:211Monthly Revenue:$1576.07Daily Rate (ADR):$146.54Occupancy:50.17%Regulation:High

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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