STR Market Report
Quebec City, QC
Quebec, Canada • Short-Term Rental Market
Key Market Metrics
37%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~11 nights booked per month on average
$92
Median, entire-home
Avg Nightly Rate
Typical price per night charged by whole-home hosts in this market
1,616
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
$1,021
~11 booked nights / month
Est. Monthly Revenue
Directional gross booking revenue estimate before fees, expenses, and seasonality shifts
Licensed
Permit required — manageable for most operators with proper compliance
Regulatory Risk
Quick Investor Read
Higher-risk setup due to weaker demand, pricing constraints, or regulation. Underwrite conservatively.
Market Dynamics
2 nights
Typical host minimum
Median Min Stay
Most common minimum booking length. Short = weekenders welcome. Long (7+ nights) = weekly guests only.
43%
Hosts with 5+ listings
Pro Host Rate
Significant investor presence — you'll compete with experienced multi-property operators
2.2/mo
Median reviews per month
Booking Velocity
How quickly typical listings earn new reviews — a proxy for how often properties get booked. Higher = stronger demand.
84%
Have a permit on file
Licensed Listings
High compliance rate — regulations are actively enforced here. Budget for permitting before listing.
⛷️ Demand Seasonality: Winter peak
Peak demand November–March (ski/snowbird season); lower summer occupancy
Market Overview
quebec-city-canada is an emerging short-term rental market with growing demand from tourism, business travel, and outdoor recreation. Detailed editorial content coming soon.
Top STR Neighborhoods
Premium Pricing Pocket
Vieux-Québec/Cap-Blanc/Colline parlementaire
Avg nightly rate: $216
Highest Occupancy Pocket
Lairet
Avg occupancy: 56.1%
Best Balanced Opportunity
Vieux-Québec/Cap-Blanc/Colline parlementaire
Healthy mix of demand, pricing, and listing depth
- 1Saint-Roch
- 2Vieux-Québec/Cap-Blanc/Colline parlementaire
- 3Saint-Jean-Baptiste
- 4Saint-Sauveur
- 5Vieux-Limoilou
Ranked by active listing count (Inside Airbnb data).
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Live Market Analytics
Source: Inside Airbnb · 2025-11-12Listing Locations & Pricing
Listing Types
- Entire Home84.8%
- Private Room13.8%
- Hotel Room0.9%
- Shared Room0.5%
Takeaway: entire home apt dominates this market snapshot.
Price Distribution (per night)
Takeaway: the highest concentration of listings sits in the $101–150 nightly range.
Occupancy Rate Distribution
Takeaway: most listings cluster around 0–10% occupancy.
Monthly Seasonality (from booking calendar)
Peak month in this snapshot: Nov (50.3% occupancy).
Neighbourhood Breakdown (top 15)
| Neighbourhood | Listings ↓ | Avg Price | Occupancy | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Roch | 519 | $154 | 27.5% | — |
| Vieux-Québec/Cap-Blanc/Colline parlementaire | 487 | $216 | 30.8% | — |
| Saint-Jean-Baptiste | 216 | $171 | 43.3% | — |
| Saint-Sauveur | 183 | $116 | 49.6% | — |
| Vieux-Limoilou | 152 | $118 | 33.3% | — |
| Quartier 5-4 | 98 | $97 | 35.7% | — |
| Maizerets | 81 | $122 | 26.2% | — |
| Cité Universitaire | 62 | $111 | 34.5% | — |
| Montcalm | 62 | $160 | 47.2% | — |
| Sillery | 59 | $123 | 49.4% | — |
| Saint-Louis | 40 | $131 | 39.7% | — |
| Lairet | 36 | $142 | 56.1% | — |
| Saint-Sacrement | 34 | $120 | 55.2% | — |
| Duberger-Les Saules | 34 | $84 | 46% | — |
| Neufchâtel-Est/Lebourgneuf | 28 | $158 | 47.1% | — |
Source: Inside Airbnb. Click column headers to sort.
Analytics derived from Inside Airbnb public datasets. Data reflects the snapshot date above. Not financial advice.
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Investment Score Breakdown
Score formula: Occupancy (max 45 pts) + ADR (max 30 pts) + Regulatory environment (up to 25 pts). Max score: 100.
Challenging market — lower occupancy, rate constraints, or restrictive regulations make Quebec City a higher-risk choice for new STR investors.
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