Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Edmonton, Canada, Data & Trends 2026
Curious about the performance of short-term rentals in Edmonton, Canada? Over the last year, the average occupancy rate was 62% with an ADR (Average Daily Rate) of 70€. Hosts earned on average 1247€ per month.
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Market summary in Edmonton
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Avg. Monthly Revenue
1247€
$1135 USD
YoY Revenue Change
-9%
vs. previous year
Occupancy Rate
62%
~19 days/month
Average Daily Rate
70€
$64 USD
Seasonality Index
54%
demand variation
Best Months
August, July
peak season
Worst Months
February, January
low season
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What Edmonton's occupancy and ADR actually mean
Over the 2025-06 to 2026-05 analysis period Edmonton ran 63% average occupancy, slightly below the roughly 68% Canadian average across the cities we track, and it sits last of those five markets. The bigger gap is on price: an ADR of about 70 euros (CA$64) is well under the national average near 99 euros, which pulls average monthly revenue down to roughly 1,250 euros (CA$1,136) per listing.
Revenue is down about 9% year on year, the softest trend in the Canadian set, reflecting added supply and a weaker leisure base than mountain or coastal markets. The seasonality index of 54% is comparatively flat, confirming the picture of a steady business-and-festival city rather than a boom-and-bust resort: with around 226 booked nights a year, Edmonton rewards consistent occupancy and tight August pricing over chasing a short summer spike.
Monthly Airbnb occupancy in Edmonton
Average occupancy rate by month in Edmonton, compared with the same month a year earlier.
| Month | Occupancy | Prior year |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 71.5% | 73.5% |
| Aug 2025 | 70.5% | 76.8% |
| Sep 2025 | 57.3% | 62.2% |
| Oct 2025 | 56.5% | 66.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.1% | 64.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 59% | 63.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.8% | 60% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.8% | 62% |
| Mar 2026 | 59.4% | 67.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 62% | 68% |
| May 2026 | 63% | 68.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 67.8% | 71.3% |
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Airbnb occupancy forecast in Edmonton (next 90 days)
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Why people book Airbnbs in Edmonton
Edmonton's Airbnb demand leans heavily on practical, year-round travel rather than pure tourism. As Alberta's capital it draws government, legislature and conference visitors, while the University of Alberta in Garneau brings parents, exchange students and academic conferences. The city is also the staging point for oil-sands and energy crews heading to Fort McMurray and northern Alberta, so longer corporate and project stays underpin midweek bookings even in low season.
Leisure demand is anchored by a handful of big draws: West Edmonton Mall (long the largest mall in North America, with its waterpark and indoor attractions), the Ice District and Rogers Place for Oilers hockey and concerts, Fort Edmonton Park and the river-valley trail network. Edmonton brands itself as "Canada's Festival City," and that summer festival calendar is what turns a steady business market into a genuine peak.
When Airbnb demand peaks in Edmonton
The peak is firmly summer. August is the single strongest month, driven by the Edmonton International Fringe Festival (Aug 13-23, 2026) in Old Strathcona, North America's largest fringe, plus the Edmonton Folk Music Festival (Aug 1-3) and Cariwest (Aug 7-9). July is close behind on the back of K-Days (Jul 18-26, 2026) at the EXPO Centre and long, bright prairie evenings. Push rates hard across both months and require minimum stays around the busiest festival weekends.
The low season is deep winter: February and January are the weakest months, when severe prairie cold collapses leisure travel and only government, energy and university demand remains. Spring and autumn are quiet shoulders where pricing should track Oilers home games, concerts at Rogers Place and university calendar dates rather than tourism.
Best neighbourhoods for short-term rentals in Edmonton
Old Strathcona around Whyte Avenue is the prime short-term-rental district: a walkable historic strip of bars, restaurants and shops, host to the Fringe and adjacent to the University of Alberta, so it serves both festival-goers and campus visitors. Downtown and the Ice District suit guests in town for Rogers Place events, conventions and legislature business, with the best transit and LRT access.
The West Edmonton Mall area in the west end is a family-stay magnet thanks to the mall's waterpark and attractions, and tends to fill on weekends and school holidays. Garneau and the university edge attract academic and longer corporate stays, while outer residential sectors like Mill Woods offer cheaper, larger units aimed at relocating workers and project crews rather than weekend tourists.
Short-term rental rules in Edmonton
Edmonton requires a Residential Rental Accommodation (Short-Term) business licence under Bylaw 20002, costing about CA$94 per year, and the licence number must appear in every listing. A short-term rental is defined as any stay of 30 consecutive days or less, and crucially you do not have to live in the property, which makes Edmonton more permissive than many Canadian cities.
Each property needs an approved Operational Plan covering guest management, noise, parking and waste before a licence is issued. Alberta's provincial tourism levy applies to stays under 28 days and rises to 6% on April 1, 2026 (from 4%). Operators should also watch for tighter rules: council has directed staff to study restrictions such as a possible primary-residence requirement or annual night cap, which could arrive in late 2026.
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Frequently asked questions about Airbnb occupancy in Edmonton
Across the 2025-06 to 2026-05 period, Edmonton listings averaged about 63% occupancy, equivalent to roughly 226 booked nights a year. That is a touch below the Canadian average near 68% across the markets ListingOK tracks, reflecting a steady business-and-festival demand base rather than the sharper peaks of mountain or coastal destinations.
Summer is the clear peak. August is strongest, lifted by the Edmonton International Fringe Festival (Aug 13-23, 2026), Folk Music Festival and Cariwest, with July close behind thanks to K-Days (Jul 18-26, 2026). Raise rates and set minimum stays across festival weekends; January and February are the weakest months.
Yes. Edmonton requires a Residential Rental Accommodation (Short-Term) business licence under Bylaw 20002, about CA$94 per year, with the licence number shown in every advert. You also need an approved Operational Plan per property. You need not live in the unit, and Alberta's tourism levy rises to 6% on April 1, 2026.
Old Strathcona around Whyte Avenue is prime for festival and university demand; Downtown and the Ice District suit Rogers Place events, conventions and legislature business with strong LRT access. The West Edmonton Mall area draws weekend family stays, while Garneau serves longer academic and corporate guests.