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Airbnb vs Long-Term Rental Comparison
In brief — Compare the same unit as a short-term vs long-term rental: the tool computes the net income of both modes and the break-even occupancy, from your nightly rate, fees and long-term rent.
Reminder: short-term rental is regulated (registration/permits vary by province and municipality). See the regional guide.
Short-term can generate more gross revenue, but fees (platform, management, cleaning, furnishing, vacancy) and regulation change the equation.
How to read the break-even occupancy for your market is explained in the Airbnb vs long-term guide below. The full tax comparison of both modes is in DeedWorth.
Read the full guide: Guide: Airbnb vs long-term →
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Frequently asked questions
Is short-term more profitable?
Sometimes, but only above a certain occupancy and where regulation allows. The tool computes that threshold for your unit.
How to calculate Airbnb income?
The tool computes it for you from the nightly rate, occupancy and fees. The method and the pitfalls are covered in the Airbnb vs long-term guide.
What is break-even occupancy?
It is the threshold the tool computes to decide between short-term and long-term for your unit; how to read it is explained in the Airbnb vs long-term guide.
Glossary terms: Cash flow
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