Tahoe City, California Short-Term Rental Market
Quick Answer: Tahoe City, California is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Lake Tahoe market area is 59%. average monthly revenue in the Lake Tahoe market area is $6,904. average daily rate in the Lake Tahoe market area is $518. the top operator in the Lake Tahoe market area is Vacasa with 912 listings. market score is 45/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Lake Tahoe regional market, which includes Tahoe City. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Tahoe City.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 48% |
| Feb | 56% |
| Mar | 44% |
| Apr | 33% |
| May | 40% |
| Jun | 61% |
| Jul | 70% |
| Aug | 58% |
| Sep | 40% |
| Oct | 31% |
| Nov | 38% |
| Dec | 55% |
Month-by-month nightly rates and revenue figures for Tahoe City are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Lake Tahoe market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Lake Tahoe market as a whole, which includes Tahoe City, so these counts are not Tahoe City-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vacasa | 912 | 34,138 | ★ 4.41 |
| 2 | Tahoe Getaways | 353 | 10,145 | ★ 4.72 |
| 3 | Evolve | 216 | 11,511 | ★ 4.66 |
| 4 | Grand Welcome | 179 | 8,657 | ★ 4.54 |
| 5 | Tahoe Vacation Rentals | 177 | 4,621 | ★ 4.61 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Tahoe City?
Revenue and nightly-rate breakdowns by bedroom count, property tier, and dwelling type for Tahoe City are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 27.9% |
| vrbo | 9.3% |
| both | 62.8% |
Home Value Trends (Tahoe City)
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