Fredonia, Arizona Short-Term Rental Market
Fredonia, AZ STRs averaged $185/night at 52.8% occupancy in May 2026, serving Grand Canyon North Rim travelers.
Quick Answer: Fredonia, Arizona is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Arizona Area market area is 54%. average monthly revenue in the Arizona Area market area is $2,978. average daily rate in the Arizona Area market area is $197.
Market data reflects the Arizona Area regional market, which includes Fredonia. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Fredonia.
Market Overview
Fredonia is a small Coconino County town of approximately 1,290 residents positioned along the Arizona Strip near the Utah border. Its short-term rental market draws outdoor recreation and road-trip travelers bound for the Grand Canyon North Rim, Pipe Spring National Monument, Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Kaibab National Forest. In May 2026, the market posted an average daily rate of $185 and occupancy of 52.8%, yielding RevPAR of $97.82. Average monthly revenue per listing was $2,679.
Year-over-year as of May 2026, occupancy slipped 1.91 percentage points and revenue declined 2.06%, while ADR edged up 2.12%. Annual averages bear this out: 2025 averaged 54.1% occupancy, $173 ADR, and $2,632 monthly revenue, compared to a post-pandemic peak in 2021 of 64.0% occupancy and $2,846 revenue. The market has moderated since 2021 but remains active given its role as an overnight stopover and gateway destination. Dimension-level breakdown data (bedroom mix, channel split, listing-type split) was not available in the current snapshot.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 50% |
| Feb | 58% |
| Mar | 62% |
| Apr | 54% |
| May | 55% |
| Jun | 59% |
| Jul | 62% |
| Aug | 56% |
| Sep | 53% |
| Oct | 56% |
| Nov | 52% |
| Dec | 54% |
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are legal in Fredonia. Arizona is a state-preemption jurisdiction under A.R.S. 9-500.39, originating with SB1350 (2016) and amended by SB1168 (2022). Cities and towns may not ban STRs or restrict them solely because they are vacation rentals. Operators must obtain an Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license from the Arizona Department of Revenue, which costs approximately $12 per location annually. The Town of Fredonia’s general municipal TPT rate is 4.00% (in effect since April 1, 2007). State lodging tax applies at 5.5% under the lodging classification. Coconino County excise tax also applies. A Fredonia-specific transient lodging rate separate from the 4.00% general municipal rate was not confirmed in available records.
No Fredonia-specific STR permit ordinance, night cap, or owner-occupancy rule was found in the town code. Arizona’s 2022 amendments allow municipalities to require STR registration, proof of liability insurance (typically $500,000 minimum), and designation of a local emergency contact. Enforcement in Fredonia is characterized as minimal. Investors should confirm the current combined lodging tax rate and any updated local registration requirements directly with the Town of Fredonia and ADOR before operating.
Market Comparison
Fredonia’s 52.8% occupancy in May 2026 is below the U.S. STR market median of approximately 55%, reflecting the market’s small scale and seasonal nature. Its $185 ADR is well below the national median of approximately $220, consistent with a rural gateway market with limited luxury inventory. RevPAR of $97.82 is modest relative to established resort destinations.
No property management companies appeared in the current Fredonia PM snapshot, indicating the market is dominated by independent hosts rather than professional management firms. This is typical of very small rural markets where a handful of active listings operate without scale sufficient to attract regional PM networks. The absence of professional managers may present an opportunity for operators who can bring consistent pricing strategy and professional guest communications to a market that currently lacks those services.
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