Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Scottsdale, United States, Data & Trends 2026
Curious about the performance of short-term rentals in Scottsdale, United States? Over the last year, the average occupancy rate was 63% with an ADR (Average Daily Rate) of 197€. Hosts earned on average 3452€ per month.
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Market summary in Scottsdale
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Avg. Monthly Revenue
3452€
$3141 USD
YoY Revenue Change
-4%
vs. previous year
Occupancy Rate
63%
~19 days/month
Average Daily Rate
197€
$179 USD
Seasonality Index
110%
demand variation
Best Months
March, February
peak season
Worst Months
September, July
low season
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What Scottsdale's occupancy and ADR actually mean
Over the analysis period, Scottsdale ran 63% average occupancy across about 226 booked nights a year, seven points above the 56% US national tracked average and comfortably ahead of most of the 42 American cities ListingOK follows. The standout figure is pricing: a 198 euro, roughly 180 dollar, average daily rate is well above the national norm and translates into average monthly revenue of about 3,454 euros, or 3,140 dollars, per listing, among the strongest in the dataset.
The 110% seasonality index is the other defining number, confirming a market where demand is heavily concentrated in the cool-season peak rather than spread evenly. A modest 5% year-on-year revenue decline reflects gentle softening and rising competition rather than any structural weakness. Read together, the numbers describe a high-rate, high-revenue resort market whose economics hinge on capturing the February-March peak and managing the summer trough, not on year-round consistency.
Monthly Airbnb occupancy in Scottsdale
Average occupancy rate by month in Scottsdale, compared with the same month a year earlier.
| Month | Occupancy | Prior year |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 62.7% | 62.1% |
| Aug 2025 | 59.3% | 64.7% |
| Sep 2025 | 61.8% | 62.9% |
| Oct 2025 | 69.3% | 68.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 69.5% | 68.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 66.6% | 64.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 73.7% | 71.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 84.7% | 83.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 82.8% | 82.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.7% | 59% |
| May 2026 | 57.1% | 57% |
| Jun 2026 | 60% | 58.3% |
Historical Airbnb occupancy in Scottsdale (last 12 months)
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Airbnb occupancy forecast in Scottsdale (next 90 days)
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Why people book Airbnbs in Scottsdale
Scottsdale is the premium leisure destination of the Phoenix metro and one of the strongest short-term rental markets in the American Southwest. Demand is driven by sun-seeking winter visitors, golf and spa travellers, and a heavy events calendar: the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale draws enormous crowds each February, Barrett-Jackson's collector-car auction fills the same window, and Cactus League spring training brings baseball fans across the metro. The Old Town Scottsdale entertainment district, with its restaurants, galleries and nightlife, anchors a thriving bachelorette, group and golf-trip economy.
The city pairs this with year-round draws: championship golf courses, luxury resorts and spas, the McDowell Sonoran Preserve for hiking, and proximity to Phoenix Sky Harbor airport. The result is a high-rate, experience-led market where guests pay a premium for pools, desert views and walkability to Old Town. Scottsdale's affluent, design-conscious visitor base supports nightly rates well above the broader Arizona average, making it a destination operators target specifically for its pricing power.
When Airbnb demand peaks in Scottsdale
Scottsdale has one of the most pronounced seasonal swings ListingOK tracks, with a seasonality index of 110%, the signature of a desert resort market. The strongest months are March and February, when occupancy reaches into the low-to-mid 80s, roughly 83-85% in the latest data, powered by perfect spring weather, the Phoenix Open, Barrett-Jackson and spring training. January is also very strong as snowbirds settle in for the season.
The trough is deep summer: September and July are the weakest months, with occupancy sliding into the high 50s as triple-digit heat suppresses leisure demand across the metro. The autumn months of October and November recover well into the high 60s as temperatures ease. This makes Scottsdale a feast-or-famine calendar: operators earn the bulk of annual revenue in the cool November-to-April window and must price summer aggressively, leaning on pools and air conditioning to fill discounted nights.
Best neighbourhoods for short-term rentals in Scottsdale
Old Town Scottsdale is the highest-converting zone, walkable to the bars, restaurants and galleries that fuel group, golf and bachelorette trips; properties here command top rates and the strongest event-week premiums. North Scottsdale, around the resorts, championship golf and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, suits luxury and family stays with larger homes, pools and desert views.
The Scottsdale Waterfront and Camelback corridor, near Fashion Square and the Phoenix border, draws upscale shoppers and business-leisure guests. South Scottsdale, closer to Tempe and Arizona State University, offers a more affordable base with quick airport access and appeal to younger groups. Across all of these, a private pool, outdoor space and proximity to Old Town or a marquee golf course are the practical features that lift both occupancy and rate.
Short-term rental rules in Scottsdale
Arizona regulates short-term rentals at the state level: state law bars cities from banning vacation rentals outright but, after 2022 amendments, lets them require licensing and enforce safety and nuisance rules. Scottsdale operates one of the more developed regimes in the state under its short-term rental ordinance. Every rental needs an annual city licence (fee around 250 dollars), which requires a state Transaction Privilege Tax licence from the Arizona Department of Revenue, the Maricopa County Assessor parcel number, proof of at least 500,000 dollars in liability insurance, and a designated 24/7 local emergency contact.
Operators must also notify adjacent and nearby residents within 30 days of licensing, attest to compliance and background conditions, and meet occupancy, noise and safety standards, with penalties for violations. Because Arizona periodically revises the enabling statute and Scottsdale updates its ordinance, confirm the current licence fee, insurance threshold and notification rules directly with the City of Scottsdale and the Arizona Department of Revenue before listing.
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Frequently asked questions about Airbnb occupancy in Scottsdale
Scottsdale averaged about 63% occupancy over the analysis period, roughly 226 booked nights a year. That is seven points above the 56% US national tracked average and ahead of most of the 42 American cities ListingOK follows, reflecting strong cool-season demand. Occupancy peaks in the low-to-mid 80s in February and March and dips into the high 50s during the summer heat.
March and February are by far the strongest months, with occupancy in the low-to-mid 80s, powered by perfect spring weather, the Waste Management Phoenix Open, Barrett-Jackson and Cactus League spring training; January is also strong. September and July are the weakest as triple-digit heat suppresses demand. Price aggressively for the cool November-to-April window and discount the summer trough.
Yes. Scottsdale requires an annual city short-term rental licence (fee around 250 dollars), which depends on holding a state Transaction Privilege Tax licence, providing the Maricopa County Assessor parcel number, proof of at least 500,000 dollars in liability insurance and a 24/7 local emergency contact. You must also notify nearby residents within 30 days. Confirm current fees and rules with the City of Scottsdale before listing.
Old Town Scottsdale converts best, walkable to the bars and galleries that drive group, golf and bachelorette trips, and it commands the top event-week rates. North Scottsdale suits luxury and family stays near the resorts, golf and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve; the Waterfront and Camelback corridor draws upscale shoppers; South Scottsdale offers a cheaper base near the airport. A private pool and proximity to Old Town lift both rate and occupancy.