The average Airbnb cost in Minnesota runs from about $125 per booked night in Rochester and $171 in Minneapolis to $279 in Duluth, $319 in Ely, $385 in Grand Marais and $392 across the Brainerd lakes area, based on AirDNA’s trailing 12-month figures. Twin Cities and Rochester stays are cheapest, while North Shore and lake-country cabins cost two to three times as much.
Quick Answer
Budget roughly $125 to $170 per booked night in Rochester, Saint Paul and Minneapolis, about $280 to $320 in Duluth and Ely, and $385 to $390 in Grand Marais and the Brainerd lakes. These are market averages, not quotes, so peak summer weekends can cost more.
Key Takeaways
- AirDNA ADRs: Rochester $125, Saint Paul $148, Minneapolis $171, Duluth $279, Ely $319, Grand Marais $385, Brainerd lakes area $392 (pages updated October 2026).
- Rochester has the highest occupancy of the seven at 75%.
- Minnesota treats stays of less than 30 days as taxable lodging, and vacation home rentals count as lodging facilities.
- Airbnb shows US guests a fee-inclusive price before taxes.
Minnesota Airbnb Prices by Market
Minnesota splits into metro and medical markets and lake-and-woods getaways. The table uses AirDNA’s market data, which reports the average nightly price paid on booked nights over the trailing 12 months.
| Minnesota market | Average daily rate | Occupancy | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $125 | 75% | Medical-visit demand keeps occupancy high. |
| Saint Paul | $148 | 63% | Capital city with a mix of rooms and apartments. |
| Minneapolis | $171 | 63% | Biggest city with business, sports and event demand. |
| Duluth | $279 | 55% | Lake Superior port city and tourist base. |
| Ely | $319 | 56% | Boundary Waters gateway with cabins. |
| Grand Marais | $385 | 53% | North Shore getaway town. |
| Brainerd lakes area | $392 | 47% | Lake cabins and resort homes; nearby towns share this figure on AirDNA. |
Note: ADR is the average price paid on booked nights. It mixes room types and home sizes, and AirDNA tracks short-term rentals generally rather than Airbnb alone. Minneapolis and the Brainerd lakes area come from AirDNA’s Minnesota overview (updated October 20, 2026), where Brainerd and several nearby lake towns show the same figure. Live figures change monthly.
The Brainerd lakes area averages about $267 more per night than Rochester. A room or small apartment will often sit below its market average, while a lakefront cabin in July can sit far above it.
What Changes Minnesota Airbnb Prices
- Metro versus lake country: cabins and lake houses are mostly entire homes, which lifts those averages.
- Season: summer lake weekends and fall color trips are generally the busiest times in the north.
- Medical, college and event travel: keeps Rochester and the Twin Cities busy through the year.
- Hot tubs, saunas and lake access: common premium features on the North Shore and in lake country.
- Distance from the water or town: a short drive can lower the rate, but add fuel and travel time.
For groups, compare cost per person. A $392 cabin shared by eight guests is $49 each per night before fees and tax.
Pro Tip: Compare midweek and shoulder-season dates as well as weekends. The discount varies by property, but moving off summer and holiday weekends usually widens your choices.
Fees and Taxes to Budget For
Airbnb says US guests see a fee-inclusive total price before taxes on all listings, so mandatory fees such as cleaning should already be in the displayed price. Under the split-fee structure, the guest service fee ranges from 14.1% to 16.5% of the booking subtotal.
Warning: Do not automatically add another 15% to the price Airbnb displays in the US. That can double-count fees already included. Open the price breakdown at checkout.
The Minnesota Department of Revenue says lodging facilities must charge sales tax on rentals of less than 30 days, lists vacation home rentals as lodging facilities, and notes that lodging may also be subject to local sales taxes and city lodging taxes. The guide does not list rates, so rely on the tax lines at checkout.
A flat cleaning fee makes short stays costlier per night. For example, a $150 cleaning fee is $75 a night on a two-night stay but about $21 a night on a seven-night stay.
How to Save on a Minnesota Airbnb
- Pick the right base. Rochester, Saint Paul and Minneapolis average far below the North Shore and lake country.
- Avoid peak weekends. Summer lake weekends and holidays cost the most.
- Stay longer. The cleaning fee is spread over more nights, and some hosts offer weekly discounts.
- Split a larger cabin. Compare cost per person against separate rooms.
- Filter only for what you need. Hot tubs, saunas and lake access narrow supply and raise prices.
- Compare total prices. A lower cleaning fee can beat a cheaper nightly rate.
Prefer a hotel? See our guides to Minnesota hotel prices, Minnesota motel prices and Minneapolis hotels. Neighboring states are covered in our Wisconsin Airbnb guide, Iowa Airbnb guide and South Dakota Airbnb guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Airbnb price per night in Minnesota?
There is no single statewide figure. AirDNA’s trailing 12-month ADRs are about $125 in Rochester, $148 in Saint Paul, $171 in Minneapolis, $279 in Duluth, $319 in Ely, $385 in Grand Marais and $392 across the Brainerd lakes area.
Is ADR the same as the price I will pay?
No. ADR is the average nightly price paid on booked nights in a market, covering many home types. Your price depends on the listing, dates, guests, fees and taxes, so check the breakdown for your stay.
Why are North Shore and lake-country Airbnbs more expensive than the Twin Cities?
Grand Marais, Ely and the Brainerd lakes are cabin and resort markets with many entire homes and strong summer demand, which lifts their average nightly price well above Rochester, Saint Paul or Minneapolis.
What taxes apply to Minnesota Airbnb bookings?
The Minnesota Department of Revenue says lodging rentals of less than 30 days are subject to sales tax, vacation home rentals count as lodging facilities, and local sales and city lodging taxes may also apply. Check the tax lines at checkout for the exact total.
How do cleaning fees affect the total Airbnb bill?
A cleaning fee is usually a flat charge per reservation, so it makes short stays cost more per night. For US guests, Airbnb includes mandatory fees in the displayed total price before taxes, and the breakdown lists each charge.
Are Minnesota Airbnbs always cheaper in winter?
Not always. Lake-country demand is usually lower outside summer, but winter sports and holiday weekends can keep some areas busy. Compare the same listing across a few date combinations.
Conclusion
Minnesota Airbnb prices run from about $125 per booked night in Rochester to about $392 in the Brainerd lakes area, with Minneapolis near $171 and Duluth near $279. Choose the market first, then compare the fee-inclusive total and the tax lines at checkout.
Flexible dates, a metro base and a longer stay are the most dependable ways to lower the nightly cost.
Sources
- AirDNA Minnesota overview – Minneapolis and Brainerd-area ADR and occupancy; page updated October 20, 2026.
- AirDNA Rochester, Saint Paul, Duluth, Ely and Grand Marais market pages – ADR and occupancy, trailing 12 months, pages updated October 6 to 20, 2026.
- Minnesota Department of Revenue: sales, lodging and related services – lodging taxability.
- Airbnb: pricing display in the United States – fee-inclusive total price before taxes.
- Airbnb: service fees – guest service fee range.
