Lake Tahoe 2026 Q2 Market Report

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Lake Tahoe 2026 Q2 Market Report

Published on Jul 24, 2026

Kristy Lake

Regional Manager of Business Development

Dear Partners,

We hope you’ve had a productive second quarter and are looking forward to a successful Q3! We are excited to start sharing short-term rental data, along with our perspective on how it applies to the North Lake Tahoe market. This review provides an overview of key performance indicator (KPI) trends for April, May, and June 2026 as compared to the same period last year.

Report Sections

Market Overview

Market KPIs

Glossary

Market Overview

The Lake Tahoe vacation rental market demonstrated strong performance in Q2, with increases in both Average Daily Rate (ADR) and Revenue per Available Rental (RevPAR), while Occupancy experienced only a slight decline. These results indicate that Lake Tahoe remains a highly desirable destination for travelers, driven by its abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, paddling, boating, and kayaking.

Key Performance Indicators

The Data

This data was sourced from 29 property managers with +/- 950 properties, all of which are located within North Lake Tahoe.

Average Daily Rate (ADR)

The North Lake Tahoe market experienced a 5.1% YoY increase in Average Daily Rate—an encouraging sign given the economic uncertainty that emerged in late Q1. This growth highlights the resilience of the Lake Tahoe short-term rental market and demonstrates that travelers continue to place a premium on high-quality vacation rentals. Despite broader economic headwinds, demand remains strong, allowing well-positioned properties to command higher rates while maintaining guest interest.

Market Occupancy

Year-Over-Year Occupancy declined by 0.7% While May and June remained relatively consistent with prior-year performance. April 2026 saw a slight decrease in Occupancy. This softness may be attributed, in part, to the economic uncertainty that emerged in late Q1 and continued into Q2.

Market RevPAR

Revenue per Available Rental (RevPAR) increased to $79 from $78—a 1.3% YoY increase. RevPAR combines both Occupancy and rate performance, offering a more complete picture of how well a rental is earning.

KEY-DATA KPI DEFINITIONS

Glossary

ADR (Average Daily Rate) measures the average Unit Revenue paid by guests for the Guest Nights in a given time period. ADR = Unit Revenue (Nightly) / Guest Nights.
APO (Adjusted Paid Occupancy) calculates the percentage of Guest Nights out of the total nights available for guests to book, or the Nights Available. Adjusted Paid Occupancy = Guest Nights / Nights Available.
Adjusted RevPAR (Revenue Per Available “Room”) is calculated by multiplying the Adjusted Paid Occupancy % by the ADR. A critical KPI for measuring revenue performance, Adjusted RevPAR takes into account both the average rate at which you booked the property (ADR) and the number of nights it was booked less owner nights and holds (Adjusted Paid Occupancy). This provides a better indicator of overall performance when compared to looking at the ADR or the Occupancy alone. Adjusted RevPAR = Adjusted Paid Occupancy % x ADR (or) Total Unit Revenue / Total Available Paid Nights in a given period.

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