Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Calgary, Canada, Data & Trends 2026
Curious about the performance of short-term rentals in Calgary, Canada? Over the last year, the average occupancy rate was 63% with an ADR (Average Daily Rate) of 87€. Hosts earned on average 1550€ per month.
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Market summary in Calgary
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Avg. Monthly Revenue
1550€
$1411 USD
YoY Revenue Change
-8%
vs. previous year
Occupancy Rate
63%
~19 days/month
Average Daily Rate
87€
$79 USD
Seasonality Index
110%
demand variation
Best Months
July, August
peak season
Worst Months
February, January
low season
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What Calgary's occupancy and ADR actually mean
Over the 2025-06 to 2026-05 analysis period, Calgary averaged 64% occupancy and an ADR of 87 EUR (about $79 CAD), producing roughly 1,566 EUR (about $1,424 CAD) in average monthly revenue across 231 booked nights a year. Both figures sit at the lower end among Canadian cities we track: occupancy runs about four points under the national average of 68%, and ADR trails the country average near 99 EUR by a wide margin, reflecting an affordable, business-led market rather than a premium leisure one like Vancouver.
Revenue was down 6% year over year, a softer pull-back than most Canadian markets in the same window. The seasonality index of 108% is the steepest of any Canadian city here, confirming that Calgary's earnings are unusually concentrated in the summer and Stampede peak, so off-season pricing and minimum-stay strategy carry outsized weight.
Monthly Airbnb occupancy in Calgary
Average occupancy rate by month in Calgary, compared with the same month a year earlier.
| Month | Occupancy | Prior year |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 70.4% | 72.4% |
| Aug 2025 | 72.7% | 73.7% |
| Sep 2025 | 62.3% | 69.2% |
| Oct 2025 | 60.3% | 62.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.1% | 58.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.3% | 63.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.3% | 53.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 61.5% | 62.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 62.2% | 63.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 65.5% | 67.1% |
| May 2026 | 68.3% | 68.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 69.2% | 81.9% |
Historical Airbnb occupancy in Calgary (last 12 months)
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Airbnb occupancy forecast in Calgary (next 90 days)
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Why people book Airbnbs in Calgary
Calgary's Airbnb demand is anchored by business and energy-sector travel, conventions at the BMO Centre, and visitors using the city as the gateway to Banff, Lake Louise and the Canadian Rockies an hour or two west. Calgary International Airport (YYC) is a major WestJet hub, so a steady stream of connecting travellers, oil-and-gas contractors and medical visitors to the Foothills and South Health Campus keeps weekday bookings alive year-round.
Leisure demand spikes hard around the Calgary Stampede, and the city also draws sports crowds for Flames games at the Saddledome and Stampeders CFL football at McMahon Stadium. Because so much of the visitor base is en route to the mountains, listings near the airport, downtown and the Trans-Canada Highway corridor capture both the city-stay and the pre-Rockies overnight market.
When Airbnb demand peaks in Calgary
The clear peak is summer: July is the strongest month, lifted by the Calgary Stampede (July 3-12 in 2026), with June close behind as warm weather and Rockies road-trip season begin. Expect to raise rates aggressively across early-to-mid July, when ten days of Stampede rodeo, concerts and Grandstand shows fill the city and even outlying suburbs sell out.
The low season is deep winter. February and January are the weakest months, when prairie cold and short days cut leisure travel to a trickle and only business and medical demand remains. Shoulder months in spring and autumn rely on conventions and sports fixtures, so dynamic pricing matters most outside the summer window.
Best neighbourhoods for short-term rentals in Calgary
Downtown and the Beltline, just south of the core, are the prime short-term-rental zones: walkable, dense with restaurants and nightlife along 17th Avenue and 4th Street, and close to Stephen Avenue, the BMO Centre and the Stampede grounds. Beltline condos in particular command strong Stampede-week rates and steady business-traveller bookings.
Kensington, across the Bow River, is a compact, bohemian district that suits travellers wanting cafes, patios and an easy walk or C-Train ride downtown. Inglewood, Calgary's oldest neighbourhood, trades on craft breweries, galleries and 9th Avenue character. Further out, properties near YYC airport and along the Trans-Canada serve mountain-bound and contractor traffic, typically at lower nightly rates but with solid weekday occupancy.
Short-term rental rules in Calgary
Calgary requires a business licence for every short-term rental, and the licence number must appear in all listings on Airbnb, Vrbo and similar platforms. Licences are now issued by category based on whether the unit is your primary or a non-primary (investment) residence rather than by room count, and Calgary remains one of the more investor-friendly major Canadian markets because it still permits non-primary STRs.
There is a standing moratorium on new non-primary licences that activates only if CMHC reports the city's rental vacancy rate falls below 2.5%; existing and primary-residence licences are unaffected. Hosts must carry STR-specific liability insurance (minimum $2 million, with the licensee as policyholder), the Calgary Fire Department may inspect for fire-safety compliance, overlapping bookings of unrelated guests are prohibited, and platforms themselves now pay a $3,000 annual STR-company licence fee and must support city enforcement.
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Frequently asked questions about Airbnb occupancy in Calgary
Calgary averaged about 64% occupancy over the 2025-06 to 2026-05 period, equal to roughly 231 booked nights a year. That sits a few points below the Canadian average of around 68%, reflecting a business-led market that fills steadily on weekdays but depends heavily on the summer and Stampede peak to lift annual numbers.
Summer is by far the strongest stretch, with July the top month thanks to the Calgary Stampede (July 3-12 in 2026) and June close behind. Rates and demand peak across early-to-mid July. January and February are the weakest months, so focus on premium Stampede-week pricing and lean on minimum stays and discounts in deep winter.
Yes. Every short-term rental needs a City of Calgary business licence, and the licence number must be shown in your listings. Licences are issued as primary or non-primary residence categories, you must carry at least $2 million in STR liability insurance, and the Fire Department may inspect. New non-primary licences pause only if the vacancy rate drops below 2.5%.
Downtown and the Beltline are the prime zones, walkable and close to restaurants, the BMO Centre and the Stampede grounds, with strong condo demand. Kensington and Inglewood suit guests wanting cafes, breweries and character. Properties near YYC airport and the Trans-Canada Highway capture mountain-bound and contractor traffic at lower rates but reliable weekday occupancy.