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STR Length Of Stay Mix Calculator

STR length-of-stay mix drives operational cost and revenue economics.

1-3 nights %

4-6 nights %

7-13 nights %

14-29 nights %

30+ nights %

Annual revenue

Avg length of stay (nights)

8.6

Short stay (1-6 nights) revenue

$78,000

Long stay (14+ nights) revenue

$18,000

How the math works

Avg LOS = weighted midpoint of each tier × % of revenue. Short/long stay: sum of tier revenues.

Weighted: 2×35% + 5×30% + 10×20% + 21×10% + 45×5% = 8.55 night avg LOS. Short $78k + long $18k.

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What this page estimates

This STR Length Of Stay Mix Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for str length of stay mix. STR length-of-stay mix drives operational cost and revenue economics. The inputs stay on the page during normal use, and the result should be treated as an estimate for planning, comparison, or education rather than professional advice.

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How to Use

Enter 1-3 night stays % revenue.
Enter 4-6 night stays % revenue.
Enter 7-13 night stays % revenue.
Enter 14-29 night stays % revenue.
Enter 30+ night stays % revenue.
Enter annual revenue.
Read avg LOS + economics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does LOS mix matter?

Short stays (1-3 nights): higher nightly rate but more turnover cost + vacancy. Weekly stays (4-7 nights): balanced margin. 2+ week stays: lower rate but less cleaning/turnover. 30+ day stays: midterm rental economics, tax advantages (no occupancy tax), potential corporate customers. Portfolio-level LOS mix tells you operational burden and revenue durability. Balanced mix = stable business. Too short = high operating cost.

Typical LOS by market?

Urban business travel: 1-3 nights dominant (60-75%). Leisure resort: 4-7 nights dominant (50-70%). Vacation rental market (beach, ski): 7+ nights common (40-50%). Corporate relocation/travel nurse: 30+ nights (40-60%). Mixed-use market: balanced across tiers. Know your market demand pattern — match pricing and minimum stays to the natural pattern vs forcing artificial constraints.

Minimum stay decisions?

2-night minimum: standard for weekend demand. 3-night: filters out party weekends, reduces turnover. 5-7 night: limits to family vacation market, lowest turnover. 30-day: midterm rental, avoids occupancy tax in many jurisdictions. Higher minimum reduces bookings; compensate with lower nightly rate. Each market has its equilibrium. A/B test various minimums during off-peak.

Turnover cost impact?

$150-400 per turn (clean, supplies, laundry). On 1-night stays: turnover cost = 15-40% of revenue. On 30-night stays: 1-3%. Higher LOS = higher net margin. Institutional STR operators (Vacasa, Awning, Evolve) analyze LOS mix by property and re-price/adjust minimums to optimize. Amateur hosts rarely do this analysis — leave significant margin on the table.