Canandaigua, New York Short-Term Rental Market
Canandaigua, NY STRs averaged $241/night at 42.7% occupancy in April 2026, on Canandaigua Lake at the heart of the Finger Lakes wine region.
Quick Answer: Canandaigua, New York is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Finger Lakes market area is 67%. average monthly revenue in the Finger Lakes market area is $7,094. average daily rate in the Finger Lakes market area is $394. the top operator in the Finger Lakes market area is Finger Lakes Premier Properties with 212 listings. market score is 66/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Finger Lakes regional market, which includes Canandaigua. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Canandaigua.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Canandaigua is located at the northern tip of Canandaigua Lake in Ontario County, New York, within the Finger Lakes wine country corridor. The area draws visitors to the Sonnenberg Gardens, Bristol Mountain, Canandaigua Lake beaches, and the broader Finger Lakes wine trail. In April 2026, the market posted an average daily rate of $241 and occupancy of 42.7%, generating $103 in RevPAR. Year-over-year, occupancy declined 7.0 percentage points while ADR grew 5.6% and average monthly revenue dipped 2.1%.
The listing mix is primarily entire-place rentals: 5,549 entire-place listings versus 517 private rooms and 1 shared room. One-bedroom units lead at 1,824 listings, followed by three-bedroom (1,507), two-bedroom (1,333), four-bedroom (844), and five-bedroom-plus (553). Channel distribution shows 2,974 listings on Airbnb only, 2,512 on both platforms, and 581 on VRBO only. The market’s investability score of 95.5 out of 100 is exceptionally high, and the total market score of 66.2 reflects above-average fundamentals for the Finger Lakes market.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 34% |
| Feb | 44% |
| Mar | 42% |
| Apr | 48% |
| May | 51% |
| Jun | 57% |
| Jul | 69% |
| Aug | 70% |
| Sep | 52% |
| Oct | 51% |
| Nov | 39% |
| Dec | 37% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Finger Lakes market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Finger Lakes market as a whole, which includes Canandaigua, so these counts are not Canandaigua-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finger Lakes Premier Properties | 212 | 3,601 | ★ 4.64 |
| 2 | Evolve | 142 | 6,743 | ★ 4.69 |
| 3 | Vibe Short Term Rental Management | 77 | 2,336 | ★ 4.83 |
| 4 | Vacasa | 59 | 2,285 | ★ 4.49 |
| 5 | Between the Lakes Vacation Rentals | 56 | 668 | ★ 4.61 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Canandaigua?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 49% |
| vrbo | 9.6% |
| both | 41.4% |
Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Canandaigua has two distinct regulatory regimes based on jurisdiction. In the City of Canandaigua: STRs require a Special Use Permit from the Planning Commission and must be the owner’s primary dwelling. Rentals are capped at 60 nights per calendar year. STRs are prohibited in R-1A and R-1B zones. The city imposes a 3% room occupancy tax (effective March 2020); the City Council voted in December 2025 to seek state authorization to raise this to 5%.
In the Town of Canandaigua: an annual STR Permit is required ($300/year) from the Zoning Inspector, with no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement and no night cap. The 3% county-level room tax applies. The permit fee is $300 annually. Investors must determine which jurisdiction their property falls under before assuming compliance requirements. Enforcement is rated moderate. New York State RPL 447-C (statewide STR registry) also applies and requires platform compliance effective 2025.
Market Comparison
Against national benchmarks of roughly 55% median occupancy and $220 median ADR, Canandaigua’s April 2026 occupancy of 42.7% is below the national median (reflecting pre-peak April), while the $241 ADR is 10% above the national baseline. The investability score of 95.5 out of 100 is among the highest in the dataset.
Finger Lakes Premier Properties leads with 212 listings, 3,601 reviews, and a 4.64 average rating. Evolve ranks second with 142 listings and 6,743 reviews (4.69 rating). Vibe Short Term Rental Management holds third with 77 listings and 2,336 reviews (4.83 rating). The top three operators manage 431 listings combined in a market of approximately 6,067 total listings.
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