Whitefish, Montana Short-Term Rental Market
Quick Answer: Whitefish, Montana is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Flathead Valley/Glacier Natl Park market area is 70%. average monthly revenue in the Flathead Valley/Glacier Natl Park market area is $8,452. average daily rate in the Flathead Valley/Glacier Natl Park market area is $425. the top operator in the Flathead Valley/Glacier Natl Park market area is Stay Montana with 165 listings. market score is 50/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Flathead Valley/Glacier Natl Park regional market, which includes Whitefish. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Whitefish.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 39% |
| Feb | 52% |
| Mar | 44% |
| Apr | 34% |
| May | 52% |
| Jun | 68% |
| Jul | 77% |
| Aug | 68% |
| Sep | 54% |
| Oct | 33% |
| Nov | 33% |
| Dec | 51% |
Month-by-month nightly rates and revenue figures for Whitefish are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Flathead Valley/Glacier Natl Park market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Flathead Valley/Glacier Natl Park market as a whole, which includes Whitefish, so these counts are not Whitefish-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stay Montana | 165 | 2,400 | ★ 4.73 |
| 2 | Evolve | 131 | 6,513 | ★ 4.82 |
| 3 | Vacasa | 122 | 5,100 | ★ 4.57 |
| 4 | Whitefish Mountain Resort Lodging | 118 | 1,034 | ★ 4.65 |
| 5 | Natural Retreats | 108 | 3,953 | ★ 4.82 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Whitefish?
Revenue and nightly-rate breakdowns by bedroom count, property tier, and dwelling type for Whitefish 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 | 33.3% |
| vrbo | 12.3% |
| both | 54.4% |
Home Value Trends (Whitefish)
Typical home values, median sale prices, and the 10-year price trend for Whitefish are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
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