Curious about the performance of short-term rentals in Toronto, Canada? Over the last year, the average occupancy rate was 72% with an ADR (Average Daily Rate) of 97€. Hosts earned on average 1953€ per month.

90-day occupancy forecast for Toronto so you can update rates and stay ahead of competitors.
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Avg. Monthly Revenue
1953€
$1777 USD
YoY Revenue Change
-6%
vs. previous year
Occupancy Rate
72%
~22 days/month
Average Daily Rate
97€
$88 USD
Seasonality Index
71%
demand variation
Best Months
June, August
peak season
Worst Months
February, January
low season
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Over the analysis period June 2025 to May 2026, Toronto averaged 72% occupancy and an ADR of 95 euros (about $86), generating roughly 1,923 euros (about $1,748) in average monthly revenue across 260 booked nights. That 72% occupancy is the highest of the five major Canadian markets we track and sits around four points above the national average of 68%, reflecting Toronto's deep, year-round demand base.
On price, the picture is more measured: Toronto's 95-euro ADR runs just below the national average of about 99 euros and well under Vancouver's 146 euros, so this is a high-occupancy, mid-rate market where revenue comes from filling nights rather than commanding premium prices. Year-on-year revenue is down 9%, in line with a broad softening across Canadian cities, so disciplined pricing and minimising vacant nights matter more than ever this cycle.
Average occupancy rate by month in Toronto, compared with the same month a year earlier.
| Month | Occupancy | Prior year |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 80.4% | 75.3% |
| Aug 2025 | 79.8% | 79.7% |
| Sep 2025 | 77.7% | 78.9% |
| Oct 2025 | 75.7% | 73.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 69.7% | 71% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.1% | 62.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 63.2% | 61.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 70.8% | 70.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 72% | 70.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 76% | 75.2% |
| May 2026 | 76.5% | 75.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 75.4% | 80.2% |
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These figures reflect real-time demand in Toronto, helping you plan and price strategically.
Toronto is Canada's largest city and its busiest visitor market, drawing more than 26 million people a year to attractions like the CN Tower, the Royal Ontario Museum, Casa Loma and the Toronto Islands. Demand for short-term rentals is broad-based: leisure tourists, sports crowds following the Maple Leafs, Raptors and Blue Jays at the downtown arenas, and a steady flow of corporate travellers tied to the Financial District and the city's finance and tech sectors.
Because roughly half of residents were born abroad and over 200 ethnic origins are represented, Toronto also pulls heavy visiting-friends-and-relatives traffic plus conference business through the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. That mix gives hosts midweek corporate stays alongside strong weekend and festival peaks, so well-placed downtown units rarely sit empty for long even outside the summer high season.
Demand peaks hard in summer: the best months in our data are August and July, when warm weather, patio season and the Toronto Islands pull leisure travellers, and the Caribbean Carnival (Caribana) runs July 30 to August 3, 2026 with the Grand Parade on Lakeshore Boulevard on August 1. Pride Toronto's main weekend (June 25-28, 2026) lifts late-June bookings, and the Toronto International Film Festival in September keeps shoulder-season rates firm.
The low point is mid-winter, with February and January the weakest months as cold, snow and short days cut leisure travel to business-only demand. Toronto's seasonality index of 68% is relatively contained for a continental climate, meaning the summer-to-winter swing is real but less brutal than in markets that empty out entirely off-season, so year-round operation is viable with winter discounting.
The strongest short-term-rental zones cluster in Old Toronto. The Entertainment and Financial Districts and the waterfront near the CN Tower and convention centre command the highest rates and the most corporate and event demand, while the Distillery District, St. Lawrence Market, Kensington Market and Chinatown draw tourists wanting walkable character. Yorkville and The Annex skew upscale and leisure-led.
Neighbourhoods like Liberty Village, Leslieville, Cabbagetown and Greektown (the Danforth) offer lower entry costs and appeal to longer, more residential stays, but a practical caveat dominates Toronto: much of the downtown housing stock is condos, and many condo corporations ban short-term rentals in their declarations. Verify a building's bylaws before buying or listing, regardless of how strong the location looks.
Toronto allows short-term rentals (stays under 28 nights) only in your principal residence, and every operator must register with the City through its online portal; registration costs $375 in 2026 (renewal $390), you must be at least 18, and you provide government ID plus proof that the home is your primary residence. Entire-home rentals are capped at 180 nights per calendar year, while renting individual rooms while you live there carries no nightly limit.
Hosts must collect the Municipal Accommodation Tax, temporarily raised to 8.5% (from 6%) on transient stays for the period through July 31, 2026, and remit it to the City. Crucially, condo and building bylaws override the City's permission: many Toronto condo corporations prohibit short-term rentals outright in their declarations, so confirm both your registration eligibility and your building's rules before listing.
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Toronto short-term rentals averaged 72% occupancy over the June 2025 to May 2026 period, the highest of the major Canadian markets we track and about four points above the national average of 68%. Listings booked roughly 260 nights for the year, with an average daily rate near 95 euros (about $86) and monthly revenue around 1,923 euros (about $1,748).
Summer is the clear peak, with August and July the strongest months thanks to warm weather, patio season and events like the Caribbean Carnival (July 30 to August 3, 2026) and late-June Pride. The Toronto International Film Festival props up September. February and January are weakest, so plan winter discounts and lean on business and event demand to keep occupancy through the cold months.
Yes. You must register with the City of Toronto (around $375 in 2026) and rent only your principal residence. Entire-home stays are capped at 180 nights per year, and you must collect the Municipal Accommodation Tax, temporarily 8.5% through July 2026. Note that many condo buildings ban short-term rentals in their bylaws, which override the City's permission, so check your building first.
The Entertainment and Financial Districts and the CN Tower waterfront earn the highest rates and steadiest corporate and event demand, while the Distillery District, St. Lawrence, Kensington Market and Yorkville draw tourists. Liberty Village, Leslieville and the Danforth offer cheaper entry for longer stays. Because much of downtown is condos that may ban rentals, always verify a building's bylaws before committing.