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.

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.