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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Northern Albania, Albania (2026)
Bashkia Durrës is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Northern Albania in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 5 markets. Its listings averaged $7,340 in revenue over the 12 months to September 2026 and were booked on 36% of nights. It leads on the blend rather than on any one measure, placing 1st of 5 for market size, 1st of 5 for year-round demand and 2nd of 5 for revenue per listing. Shkoder and Velipojë come next.
- Markets tracked
- 8
- Active Airbnb listings
- 1,580
- Avg. revenue per listing
- $6,870
- Occupancy rate
- 35%
- Avg. nightly rate
- $92
- Revenue change, typical market
- +8%
The short answer
Northern Albania Airbnb Market at a Glance
Across Northern Albania, the 1,580 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $6,870 over the same period. They were booked on 35% of nights at about $92 a night; the ranking covers the 5 markets with at least 30 active listings.
The ranking weighs revenue per listing most, then occupancy and market size, then how evenly income spreads across the year and how it changed on the year. It reflects rental performance, not purchase prices or local short-term rental rules. How the ranking works.
Where the top 5 Airbnb markets in Northern Albania are
Each dot is one of the 8 markets AirROI tracks in Northern Albania, sized by active listings and coloured by average revenue per listing. Select a number to jump to its profile.
All money figures on this page are in US dollars.
Top 5
The Top 5 Airbnb Markets in Northern Albania
Each profile draws on the market's full AirROI report: how it earns, when in the year, who books and what sells. Monthly figures are averages per listing active in that month, so twelve of them add up to more than the annual average, which also counts listings that operated for only part of the year.
| # | Market | Avg. revenue | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bashkia Durrës Large market · High earnings | $7,340 | 36% | |
 Shkoder High earnings · Large market | $7,760 | 34% | |
 Velipojë Growing revenue | $4,700 | 33% | |
| 4 |  Shalë High occupancy | $4,460 | 37% |
| 5 |  Lezhë Municipality | $3,510 | 29% |
1. Bashkia Durrës
Known for: Large market · High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Bashkia Durrës - Avg. revenue
- $7,340 +8% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 36%
- Nightly rate
- $94
- Active listings
- 1,060
Where it places among the 5 ranked markets in Northern Albania
- Revenue 2nd of 5
- Occupancy 2nd of 5
- Market size 1st of 5
- Year-round 1st of 5
- Growth 3rd of 5
- How it earns
- Bashkia Durrës is Northern Albania's largest Airbnb market, with 1,060 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $7,340 in revenue over the year, the second-highest of the 5 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $736 a month; the top quarter clear $1,360 or more. Revenue per listing rose 8% over the year, the third-biggest gain in Northern Albania, helped by nightly rates 14% higher.
- When it earns
- Bashkia Durrës' season runs from May to September, peaking in August at about $2,190 per listing; January, the quietest month, brings in about $530.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (54% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 84% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet January.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,190 $530- Median listing
- $736/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,360+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 50 days
- Average stay
- 7 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 34%
Areas in the full report: Shkëmbi i Kavajës · Golem · Durrës City Center
Full Bashkia Durrës Airbnb report2. Shkoder
Known for: High earnings · Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Shkoder - Avg. revenue
- $7,760 +14% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 34%
- Nightly rate
- $85
- Active listings
- 212
Where it places among the 5 ranked markets in Northern Albania
- Revenue 1st of 5
- Occupancy 3rd of 5
- Market size 2nd of 5
- Year-round 3rd of 5
- Growth 2nd of 5
- How it earns
- Shkoder is Northern Albania's second-largest Airbnb market, with 212 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $7,760, the highest of the 5 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $570, and the best quarter clear $1,010. Revenue per listing rose 14% over the year, the second-biggest gain in Northern Albania, helped by nightly rates 15% higher.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Shkoder concentrates from May to September: August earns about $2,120 per listing, about 6 times as much as February. Stays are shorter than in most of Northern Albania, about 4 nights, so listings turn over often; guests book about 52 days ahead. Most hosts take one- or two-night bookings (98% of listings), more than in the typical market.
- Guest expectations
- Guests rate listings highly, 4.83 stars on average against 4.77 for the typical market in Northern Albania, so reviews set a high bar.
- What sells
- One-bedroom homes lead the market (47% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 61% of supply.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who can ride out a slow February.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,120 $354- Median listing
- $570/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,010+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 52 days
- Average stay
- 4 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 52%
3. Velipojë
Known for: Growing revenue
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Velipojë - Avg. revenue
- $4,700 +76% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 33%
- Nightly rate
- $105
- Active listings
- 68
Where it places among the 5 ranked markets in Northern Albania
- Revenue 3rd of 5
- Occupancy 4th of 5
- Market size 4th of 5
- Year-round 3rd of 5
- Growth 1st of 5
- How it earns
- Velipojë is Northern Albania's fourth-largest Airbnb market, with 68 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $4,700 in revenue over the year, the third-highest of the 5 ranked markets. Its place at #3 rests on revenue growth (1st of 5) rather than on revenue per listing. Month to month, the median listing earns about $613 and a top-quarter listing $1,100 or more. Revenue per listing rose 76% over the year, the biggest gain in Northern Albania, helped by nightly rates 67% higher, even as the number of listings grew 28%. With 68 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- In Velipojë, the months from May to August earn above the yearly average, led by July at about $1,640 per listing; November is the low point at about $277.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (52% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 63% of supply.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who are prepared for thin bookings around November.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,640 $277- Median listing
- $613/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,100+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 58 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 38%
4. Shalë
Known for: High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Shalë - Avg. revenue
- $4,460 +5% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 37%
- Nightly rate
- $74
- Active listings
- 33
Where it places among the 5 ranked markets in Northern Albania
- Revenue 4th of 5
- Occupancy 1st of 5
- Market size 5th of 5
- Year-round 5th of 5
- Growth 5th of 5
- How it earns
- Shalë is Northern Albania's fifth-largest Airbnb market, with 33 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $4,460, the fourth-highest of the 5 ranked markets. Its place at #4 rests on occupancy (1st of 5) rather than on revenue per listing. A typical listing takes in about $558 a month; the top quarter clear $1,120 or more. Its 33 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- Shalë's season runs from June to October, peaking in July at about $1,480 per listing; January, the quietest month, brings in about $79. Most hosts take one- or two-night bookings (100% of listings), more than in the typical market.
- What sells
- Private rooms are a large part of supply (79% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.68 stars) trail the typical market in Northern Albania (4.77), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet January.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,480 $79- Median listing
- $558/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,120+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 58 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 30%
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Lezhë Municipality - Avg. revenue
- $3,510 +8% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 29%
- Nightly rate
- $84
- Active listings
- 143
Where it places among the 5 ranked markets in Northern Albania
- Revenue 5th of 5
- Occupancy 5th of 5
- Market size 3rd of 5
- Year-round 1st of 5
- Growth 4th of 5
- How it earns
- Lezhë Municipality is Northern Albania's third-largest Airbnb market, with 143 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $3,510 in revenue over the year, the fifth-highest of the 5 ranked markets. Its place at #5 rests on year-round demand (1st of 5) rather than on revenue per listing. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $417, and the best quarter clear $817. Revenue per listing rose 8% over the year, helped by nightly rates 6% higher.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Lezhë Municipality concentrates from June to August: August earns about $1,350 per listing, about 4.1 times as much as January.
- What sells
- One-bedroom homes lead the market (56% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 78% of supply.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who can ride out a slow January.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,350 $328- Median listing
- $417/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $817+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 53 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 34%
Full ranking
How All 5 Ranked Markets in Northern Albania Compare
The overall ranking with the five measures behind it. "Slow month" is a market's weakest month of revenue as a share of its best, so a higher figure means steadier income. Select a column heading to re-sort.
| Bashkia Durrës Large market, high earnings | $7,341 | 36% | $94 | 24% | +8% | 1,060 | |
| Shkoder High earnings, large market | $7,758 | 34% | $85 | 17% | +14% | 212 | |
| Velipojë Growing revenue | $4,696 | 33% | $107 | 17% | +76% | 68 | |
| 4 | Shalë High occupancy | $4,456 | 37% | $74 | 5% | +5% | 33 |
| 5 | Lezhë Municipality | $3,510 | 29% | $84 | 24% | +8% | 143 |
By measure
Northern Albania Airbnb Markets Ranked by Revenue, Nightly Rate and Occupancy
The overall ranking balances five measures. These lists take one at a time, for buyers who care most about income, pricing power, bookings, a steady calendar, momentum or market size.
Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Northern Albania
Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Shkoder #2 overall | $7,760 | |
| Bashkia Durrës #1 overall | $7,340 | |
| Velipojë #3 overall | $4,700 | |
| 4 | Lezhë Municipality #5 overall | $3,510 |
Most expensive Airbnb markets in Northern Albania by nightly rate
Average rate per booked night. A high rate earns most where occupancy holds up too. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Nightly |
|---|---|---|
| Velipojë #3 overall | $105 | |
| Bashkia Durrës #1 overall | $94 | |
| Shkoder #2 overall | $85 | |
| 4 | Lezhë Municipality #5 overall | $84 |
Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Northern Albania
Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Bashkia Durrës #1 overall | 36% | |
| Shkoder #2 overall | 34% | |
| Velipojë #3 overall | 33% | |
| 4 | Lezhë Municipality #5 overall | 29% |
Most year-round Airbnb markets in Northern Albania
Revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month, so a higher figure means steadier income. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Slow month |
|---|---|---|
| Bashkia Durrës #1 overall | 24% | |
| Lezhë Municipality #5 overall | 24% | |
| Shkoder #2 overall | 17% | |
| 4 | Velipojë #3 overall | 17% |
Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in Northern Albania
Change in revenue per listing from the year before, among markets where it rose. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Velipojë #3 overall | +76% | |
| Shkoder #2 overall | +14% | |
| Bashkia Durrës #1 overall | +8% | |
| 4 | Lezhë Municipality #5 overall | +8% |
Largest Airbnb markets in Northern Albania
Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.
| # | Market | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Bashkia Durrës #1 overall | 1,060 | |
| Shkoder #2 overall | 212 | |
| Lezhë Municipality #5 overall | 143 | |
| 4 | Velipojë #3 overall | 68 |
| 5 | Shalë #4 overall | 33 |
Seasonality
When Airbnbs in Northern Albania Earn the Most
August is the best month for about six in ten ranked markets in Northern Albania. January is the most common slowest month, in 3 markets.
August earns about 4.3 times what January does
Average revenue per listing across the 5 ranked markets in Northern Albania, by month
| Month | Avg. revenue per listing | Best month for | Highest-ranked examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $474 | – | – |
| February | $498 | – | – |
| March | $607 | – | – |
| April | $763 | – | – |
| May | $1,020 | – | – |
| June | $1,370 | – | – |
| July | $2,010 | 2 markets | Velipojë, Shalë |
| August | $2,050 | 3 markets | Bashkia Durrës, Shkoder, Lezhë Municipality |
| September | $1,120 | – | – |
| October | $862 | – | – |
| November | $560 | – | – |
| December | $523 | – | – |
Average revenue is per listing across the ranked markets, the line in the chart above. "Best month for" counts the ranked markets whose own revenue peaks in that month.
Method
How the Ranking Works
The ranking covers the 5 markets in Northern Albania with at least 30 active Airbnb listings and data through September 2026. Each market is compared with the others on five measures, and markets are ordered by a weighted blend of where they place on each:
- Revenue per listing (35%): average revenue an active listing earned over the past 12 months.
- Occupancy (20%): share of available nights that were booked.
- Market size (20%): active listings. Bigger markets offer more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers when you sell.
- Year-round demand (15%): revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month. The latest month is left out when its bookings look incomplete.
- Growth (10%): change in revenue per listing from the year before. Markets whose boundaries changed between years are scored in the middle.
Left out: 2 markets whose data predate the latest refresh. The score measures how rentals perform. It does not include purchase prices, financing, operating costs or local short-term rental rules, which vary by address and should be checked before buying. Figures are in US dollars and match each market's own report; see the data methodology for how listings are tracked.
To check one property before buying, run its address and size through the Airbnb calculator for a revenue, occupancy and nightly-rate range from comparable listings.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in Northern Albania
What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Northern Albania?
Bashkia Durrës ranks first of the 5 markets in Northern Albania in AirROI's ranking, with US$7,340 in average revenue per listing and 36% occupancy. Shkoder and Velipojë follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.
What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Northern Albania?
By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 60 listings, Shkoder leads at US$7,760 a year, ahead of Bashkia Durrës at US$7,340. Profit also depends on what a property costs to buy and run, which varies far more between markets than revenue does.
How much does an Airbnb make in Northern Albania?
The average active listing in Northern Albania earned US$6,870 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 35% occupancy. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.
Where is Airbnb demand highest in Northern Albania?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Bashkia Durrës has the highest occupancy, with 36% of available nights booked, followed by Shkoder at 34%. Its listings average about US$94 a night and US$7,340 a year.
Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Northern Albania?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Velipojë has the highest average nightly rate, about US$105, followed by Bashkia Durrës at US$94. Lezhë Municipality is the least expensive, at about US$84. The average booked night in Northern Albania costs about US$92.
What is the best month for Airbnb in Northern Albania?
August is the highest-earning month for 3 of the 5 ranked markets, followed by July (2). January is the most common slowest month, in 3 of the 5 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.
Which Airbnb markets in Northern Albania earn the most evenly through the year?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Bashkia Durrës has the steadiest income: its slowest month, January, still earns about a quarter of its best. Lezhë Municipality follows, at 24%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.
Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in Northern Albania?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Velipojë, up 76% on the year before, and in Shkoder, up 14%. A single strong year can reflect events or new supply, so it is worth checking a market's monthly trend before relying on it.
Is Airbnb still profitable in Northern Albania in 2026?
Revenue per listing grew in all 5 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it rose 8%. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.
How many Airbnb listings are there in Northern Albania?
AirROI tracked 1,580 active Airbnb listings in Northern Albania over the 12 months to September 2026, across 8 markets. The largest ranked market is Bashkia Durrës, with 1,060 listings, followed by Shkoder with 212.
Directory
All 8 Airbnb Markets in Northern Albania
Every Northern Albania city with an AirROI Airbnb market report, A–Z, with its active listing count.
B
- Bashkia Durrës 1,060 listings
L
- Lezhë Municipality 143 listings
R
- Rrethinat 19 listings
V
- Velipojë 68 listings