Virginia · Market rankings
Highest Occupancy Vacation Rental Markets in Virginia
Where Virginia short-term rentals keep the calendar full. Alexandria models highest at 64% occupancy.
Modelled estimate
| # | Market | Modelled occupancy | Nightly rate | Occupancy | Peak season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandria, VAAlexandria City | 64% | $228 | 64% | Apr–May–Oct |
| 2 | Virginia Beach, VAVirginia Beach City | 60% | $248 | 60% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 3 | Charlottesville, VAAlbemarle County | 60% | $228 | 60% | Jul–Aug–Sep |
| 4 | Richmond, VARichmond City | 59% | $172 | 59% | Apr–May–Jun |
| 5 | Williamsburg, VAJames City County | 58% | $205 | 58% | Apr–May–Oct |
| 6 | Roanoke, VARoanoke City | 56% | $158 | 56% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 7 | Chincoteague, VAAccomack County | 55% | $235 | 55% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 8 | Front Royal, VAWarren County | 55% | $188 | 55% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 9 | Luray, VAPage County | 55% | $198 | 55% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 10 | Smith Mountain Lake — Moneta, VABedford County | 52% | $248 | 52% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 11 | Chincoteague area — Onancock, VAAccomack County | 50% | $188 | 50% | Apr–May–Oct |
Occupancy is the modelled annual average for a well-run, professionally priced listing — not a first-year figure for a new listing. 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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