South Lake Tahoe, CA · Occupancy & ADR
South Lake Tahoe occupancy rate and average daily rate
A well-run South Lake Tahoe short-term rental models at 60% occupancy — about 219 booked nights a year — at an average daily rate of $312. That works out to $187 of revenue per available night.
Occupancy
60%
219 nights booked
Average daily rate
$312
Revenue per available night
$187
ADR × occupancy
Typical stay length
4.2 nights
≈ 52 turnovers a year
Rate versus nights booked
In South Lake Tahoe the two levers move against each other. Modelled outcomes at three pricing positions:
| Pricing position | Nightly rate | Occupancy | Nights | Gross revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price 10% under the market | $281 | 67% | 245 | $68,924 |
| Market pricing | $312 | 60% | 219 | $68,328 |
| Price 10% over the market | $343 | 53% | 193 | $66,103 |
The trade-off uses a modelled price elasticity: a 10% price move shifts occupancy by roughly 12% in the opposite direction. Real elasticity varies by property and by season — treat this as a way to frame the decision, not a forecast.
Occupancy by month
| Month | Modelled occupancy | Modelled ADR |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82% | $396 |
| Feb | 82% | $396 |
| Mar | 77% | $378 |
| Apr | 46% | $256 |
| May | 38% | $228 |
| Jun | 53% | $284 |
| Jul | 62% | $321 |
| Aug | 62% | $321 |
| Sep | 50% | $275 |
| Oct | 43% | $246 |
| Nov | 48% | $265 |
| Dec | 77% | $378 |
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