Hawaii · Market rankings
Best Airbnb Investment Markets in Hawaii
Hawaii markets ranked by modelled gross yield — annual short-term rental revenue against modelled purchase price. A first screen, not a buy signal.
| # | Market | Modelled gross yield | Nightly rate | Occupancy | Peak season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honolulu, HIHonolulu County | 18% | $298 | 72% | Jan–Feb–Mar |
| 2 | Kihei, HIMaui County | 17% | $352 | 70% | Jan–Feb–Mar |
| 3 | Kailua-Kona, HIHawaii County | 17% | $298 | 70% | Jan–Feb–Mar |
| 4 | Kapaa, HIKauai County | 17% | $312 | 68% | Jan–Feb–Mar |
| 5 | Princeville, HIKauai County | 17% | $385 | 68% | Jan–Feb–Mar |
| 6 | Lahaina, HIMaui County | 17% | $398 | 68% | Jan–Feb–Mar |
| 7 | Hilo, HIHawaii County | 16% | $235 | 66% | Jan–Feb–Mar |
Gross yield is modelled revenue ÷ modelled purchase price. Purchase prices are modelled from nightly-rate benchmarks, so always re-run the math with a real asking price on the market's investment page. Operating costs are modelled at 32% of gross revenue for a nightly rental (cleaning, supplies, utilities, platform fees, maintenance, insurance) and 14% for a monthly rental. Financing assumes a 25% down payment and a 30-year loan at 7%. These are planning assumptions, not quotes — replace them with your own numbers.
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