What’s the Best Minimum Stay Policy for Your Short-Term Rental?
Published: May 21, 2026
Last updated: August 31, 2026
Linda Rollins
ARTICLE SUMMARY
Most short-term rental operators still use static minimum stay policies, but dynamic strategies are becoming a major advantage. Using AirDNA data, this guide explores how top operators adjust minimum stays by market, season, booking window, and demand pattern to improve occupancy and revenue.

Linda Rollins
Senior Research Analyst
Linda Rollins is a Senior Research Analyst at AirDNA and a self-managing short-term rental host, which means she understands the market as both an analyst and an operator. She writes research and blogs for AirDNA and for Adapt, its revenue management tool, making her work a go-to resource for investors trying to find and size up the right opportunities, and for operators looking to understand changing market dynamics and find concrete ways to improve occupancy, rates, and guest experience. Her data is regularly cited in major news outlets, and she has a knack for bringing both the numbers and the story behind them. In her free time, Linda enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and looking for good eats.