Short-term rentals: say what exactly you’re looking for

Short-term rentals in Canada: prices, city licences and rules

Updated 4 November 2026

A short-term rental in Canada costs about CA$40 to CA$250 per night, from a budget stay to an entire apartment, according to booking sites and sellers' websites in autumn 2026. Demand is highest in summer, and cities such as Toronto and Vancouver require a licence or registration before you can host. Post a request on BlaBlaPrice to see current offers in your city.

City licences and registration

Canadian cities regulate short-term rentals locally. In Toronto, hosts pay a registration fee of CA$390, and the renewal fee for 2026 is also CA$390. In Vancouver, the operating licence costs CA$1,108 a year plus a CA$77 application fee, and a late renewal adds a CA$111 penalty. Burnaby asks for proof of your principal residence. In British Columbia, hosts must register and pay annual fees, and Calgary and Edmonton require a business licence for each home used for short stays.

Season and demand

Summer runs from June to August and is the busiest season for short stays, while December to February brings winter weather. Federal housing statistics counted 13,700 entire homes rented 60 days or more a year on short-term sites in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. November falls between the two, so ask hosts for a weekly or monthly price if you need a longer stay.

What to state in your request

Give the city, check-in and check-out dates, the number of guests and whether you need a whole apartment, a room or a bed in a shared hostel. Hosts quote prices per night or per stay, and fees may apply on top, so ask for the total in CA$ before you book.

In the chat, send the city, your dates, the number of guests and your budget. BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Canada, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offers, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide whom to contact. Browse Houses for daily or hourly rent or Hotels & holiday resorts, or read how BlaBlaPrice works.