Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Montreal, Canada, Data & Trends 2026
Curious about the performance of short-term rentals in Montreal, Canada? Over the last year, the average occupancy rate was 71% with an ADR (Average Daily Rate) of 97€. Hosts earned on average 1953€ per month.
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Market summary in Montreal
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Avg. Monthly Revenue
1953€
$1777 USD
YoY Revenue Change
-12%
vs. previous year
Occupancy Rate
71%
~21 days/month
Average Daily Rate
97€
$88 USD
Seasonality Index
85%
demand variation
Best Months
August, July
peak season
Worst Months
February, January
low season
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What Montreal's occupancy and ADR actually mean
Over the June 2025 to May 2026 analysis period, Montreal averaged 71% occupancy, three points above the Canadian city average of about 68% and second only to Toronto. ADR of 98 euros (roughly 89 USD) sits essentially level with the national average of around 99 euros, while average monthly revenue of 1,964 euros (about 1,785 USD) is the second highest of the five Canadian cities tracked, behind Vancouver.
The city booked 256 paid nights per year, the strongest after Toronto, confirming demand depth rather than just rate. The headline caution is the minus 13% revenue year over year, the steepest drop among Canadian cities tracked, reflecting both softening rates and the tightening regulatory environment. A seasonality index of 85% signals a wide peak-to-trough spread, so annual averages mask very high summer and very thin winter months.
Monthly Airbnb occupancy in Montreal
Average occupancy rate by month in Montreal, compared with the same month a year earlier.
| Month | Occupancy | Prior year |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 75.9% | 74.5% |
| Aug 2025 | 78.1% | 80.4% |
| Sep 2025 | 70.7% | 74.6% |
| Oct 2025 | 74.4% | 74% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.1% | 61.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 66% | 61.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.5% | 49.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.1% | 61.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 67% | 59.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 72.6% | 67.6% |
| May 2026 | 75% | 73.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 71.2% | 70.2% |
Historical Airbnb occupancy in Montreal (last 12 months)
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Airbnb occupancy forecast in Montreal (next 90 days)
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Why people book Airbnbs in Montreal
Montreal draws a steady mix of festival-goers, francophone European travellers, business visitors tied to its aerospace, gaming and university sectors, and weekend tourists from the US Northeast and Ontario. The city's bilingual culture, walkable core and dense calendar of summer events keep short-term-rental demand concentrated and reliable, with Old Montreal's Notre-Dame Basilica, the Plateau's cafe culture and the Quartier des Spectacles acting as the main draws.
Airbnb demand here is heavily event-driven rather than purely leisure: the Canadian Grand Prix, the Jazz Festival and Just for Laughs each pull international crowds into a compact downtown within a few weeks, compressing bookings and pricing power into the warm months. Outside that window, demand softens sharply as the harsh winter limits casual travel.
When Airbnb demand peaks in Montreal
Peak season is firmly summer. August and July are the strongest months, fed by the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal (June 25 to July 4, 2026), Just for Laughs (July 14 to 26, 2026), Osheaga on Ile Sainte-Helene (July 31 to August 2, 2026) and the Canadian Grand Prix in mid-June at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, which is reliably the single highest-rate weekend of the year.
The low season is deep winter: February and January are the weakest months, when sub-zero temperatures and snow cut leisure travel to a trickle. This produces a pronounced seasonal swing, so operators should plan for long minimum stays and premium pricing in summer and aggressive discounting or longer corporate lets through the cold months.
Best neighbourhoods for short-term rentals in Montreal
The strongest short-term-rental zones cluster in Ville-Marie (Downtown and Old Montreal) and Le Plateau-Mont-Royal. Old Montreal commands the highest nightly rates on the strength of its cobblestone streets, the Notre-Dame Basilica and waterfront proximity, while Downtown suits business travellers and Grand Prix and festival crowds who want to walk to the Quartier des Spectacles and the Bell Centre.
The Plateau and adjoining Mile End attract repeat and longer-stay guests who want a residential, cafe-lined neighbourhood with metro access. Griffintown and Little Burgundy offer newer condo stock close to downtown. Crucially, borough rules vary street by street: Lachine, Saint-Laurent and Saint-Leonard ban short-term rentals outright, so location due diligence against the zoning maps matters more here than in most cities.
Short-term rental rules in Montreal
Montreal runs some of Canada's strictest short-term-rental rules, and they took full effect in 2025. Every host must hold a Quebec CITQ classification certificate (a registration or renewal for a primary residence costs 51.50 CAD) and display the establishment number in every listing; Airbnb and Vrbo are now legally required to verify these numbers.
The city restricts most short-term rentals to a host's principal residence and, across much of the territory, to a summer window of June 10 to September 10, with a municipal host permit costing roughly 300 CAD required to operate in that period. Three boroughs, Lachine, Saint-Laurent and Saint-Leonard, ban short-term rentals entirely, and other boroughs use detailed zoning maps to control eligibility. Fines for non-compliance can reach 1,000 CAD per night, so verifying both provincial registration and borough zoning before listing is essential.
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Frequently asked questions about Airbnb occupancy in Montreal
Over the June 2025 to May 2026 period, Montreal listings averaged 71% occupancy, about three points above the Canadian city average of roughly 68% and second only to Toronto. That works out to around 256 paid nights per year, so demand depth is strong, though it is heavily concentrated in the summer festival months.
Summer is by far the strongest period. July and August are the peak months, driven by the Jazz Festival (June 25 to July 4, 2026), Just for Laughs (July 14 to 26), Osheaga (July 31 to August 2) and the mid-June Canadian Grand Prix. January and February are the weakest months, when winter cold sharply reduces leisure travel.
Yes. You need a Quebec CITQ classification certificate (about 51.50 CAD for a primary residence) and must display the number in your listing, plus a municipal host permit costing roughly 300 CAD. Most rentals are limited to your principal residence and, in much of the city, to a June 10 to September 10 window. Fines can reach 1,000 CAD per night.
Old Montreal and Downtown (both in Ville-Marie) deliver the highest rates and event-driven demand, while the Plateau-Mont-Royal and Mile End suit longer, residential stays with strong metro access. Griffintown offers newer condo stock. Avoid Lachine, Saint-Laurent and Saint-Leonard, which ban short-term rentals, and always check the borough zoning map first.