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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Southern Albania, Albania (2026)
Sarandë is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Southern Albania in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 13 markets. Its listings averaged $7,330 in revenue over the 12 months to September 2026 and were booked on 42% of nights. It leads on the blend rather than on any one measure, placing 1st of 13 for market size, 1st of 13 for occupancy and 2nd of 13 for revenue per listing. Himarë and Vlora come next.
- Markets tracked
- 19
- Active Airbnb listings
- 5,770
- Avg. revenue per listing
- $6,360
- Occupancy rate
- 38%
- Avg. nightly rate
- $88
- Revenue change, typical market
- +6%
The short answer
Southern Albania Airbnb Market at a Glance
Across Southern Albania, the 5,770 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $6,360 over the same period. They were booked on 38% of nights at about $88 a night; the ranking covers the 13 markets with at least 30 active listings. Revenue per listing rose in 7 of the 11 ranked markets with a comparable year of data, by 6% in the typical one.
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 10 Airbnb markets in Southern Albania are
Each dot is one of the 19 markets AirROI tracks in Southern 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 10
The Top 10 Airbnb Markets in Southern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sarandë Large market · High occupancy | $7,330 | 42% | |
 Himarë High earnings · High occupancy | $9,270 | 42% | |
 Vlora Large market | $5,070 | 35% | |
| 4 |  Ksamil High occupancy · Growing revenue | $6,040 | 38% |
| 5 |  Orikum | $5,550 | 33% |
| 6 |  Berat Large market · Growing revenue | $3,870 | 30% |
| 7 |  Qendër Vlorë High earnings | $7,280 | 36% |
| 8 |  Lukovë | $4,060 | 35% |
| 9 |  Gjirokastra | $3,520 | 27% |
| 10 |  Korçë Growing revenue | $2,670 | 21% |
1. Sarandë
Known for: Large market · High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Sarandë - Avg. revenue
- $7,330 +11% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 42%
- Nightly rate
- $91
- Active listings
- 2,210
Where it places among the 13 ranked markets in Southern Albania
- Revenue 2nd of 13
- Occupancy 1st of 13
- Market size 1st of 13
- Year-round 6th of 13
- Growth 4th of 11
- How it earns
- Sarandë fills more nights than any other ranked market in Southern Albania: 42% of them, at about $91 a night. That adds up to $7,330 per listing over the year, the second-highest of the 13 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $797 a month; the top quarter clear $1,450 or more. Revenue per listing rose 11% over the year, helped by nightly rates 11% higher, even as the number of listings grew 41%.
- When it earns
- Sarandë's season runs from June to September, peaking in August at about $2,530 per listing; January, the quietest month, brings in about $536. Trips run long, about 7 nights on average against 5 nights for the typical market in Southern Albania, booked about 50 days ahead.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (57% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 86% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet January.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,530 $536- Median listing
- $797/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,450+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 50 days
- Average stay
- 7 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 46%
Areas in the full report: Main Beach · Ksamil · Butrint National Park
Full Sarandë Airbnb report2. Himarë
Known for: High earnings · High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Himarë - Avg. revenue
- $9,270 −2% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 42%
- Nightly rate
- $125
- Active listings
- 701
Where it places among the 13 ranked markets in Southern Albania
- Revenue 1st of 13
- Occupancy 2nd of 13
- Market size 3rd of 13
- Year-round 13th of 13
- Growth 8th of 11
- How it earns
- Listings in Himarë are booked on 42% of nights, the second-highest occupancy of the 13 ranked markets, at about $125 a night. Listings averaged $9,270 in revenue over the year, the highest of the 13 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $919, and the best quarter clear $1,510.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Himarë concentrates from June to September: August earns about $3,290 per listing, about 9.8 times as much as January.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.71 stars) trail the typical market in Southern Albania (4.81), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
- What sells
- One-bedroom homes lead the market (60% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 53% of supply.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who can ride out a slow January.
Revenue per listing by month
$3,290 $335- Median listing
- $919/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,510+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 51 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 41%
Areas in the full report: Livadhi Beach · Himara Village · Jale Beach
Full Himarë Airbnb report3. Vlora
Known for: Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Vlora - Avg. revenue
- $5,070 +6% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 35%
- Nightly rate
- $76
- Active listings
- 892
Where it places among the 13 ranked markets in Southern Albania
- Revenue 6th of 13
- Occupancy 5th of 13
- Market size 2nd of 13
- Year-round 3rd of 13
- Growth 6th of 11
- How it earns
- Vlora is Southern Albania's second-largest Airbnb market, with 892 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $5,070 in revenue over the year, the sixth-highest of the 13 ranked markets. Its place at #3 rests on market size (2nd of 13) and year-round demand (3rd of 13) rather than on revenue per listing. Month to month, the median listing earns about $629 and a top-quarter listing $1,190 or more. Revenue per listing rose 6% over the year, helped by nightly rates 8% higher.
- When it earns
- In Vlora, the months from June to September earn above the yearly average, led by August at about $1,680 per listing; March is the low point at about $492. Guests stay about 7 nights, longer than in most of Southern Albania, and book about 48 days ahead.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (57% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 82% of supply.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who are prepared for thin bookings around March.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,680 $492- Median listing
- $629/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,190+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 48 days
- Average stay
- 7 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 38%
Areas in the full report: South Beach · Jale Beach · Vlora Promenade
Full Vlora Airbnb report4. Ksamil
Known for: High occupancy · Growing revenue
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Ksamil - Avg. revenue
- $6,040 +18% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 38%
- Nightly rate
- $94
- Active listings
- 637
Where it places among the 13 ranked markets in Southern Albania
- Revenue 4th of 13
- Occupancy 3rd of 13
- Market size 4th of 13
- Year-round 11th of 13
- Growth 3rd of 11
- How it earns
- Ksamil is Southern Albania's fourth-largest Airbnb market, with 637 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $6,040, the fourth-highest of the 13 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $638 a month; the top quarter clear $1,230 or more. Revenue per listing rose 18% over the year, the third-biggest gain in Southern Albania, helped by nightly rates 15% higher, even as the number of listings grew 43%.
- When it earns
- Ksamil's season runs from June to September, peaking in August at about $2,180 per listing; January, the quietest month, brings in about $374.
- What sells
- One-bedroom homes lead the market (49% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 57% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet January.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,180 $374- Median listing
- $638/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,230+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 54 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 49%
Areas in the full report: Ksamil Beach · Pulebardha Beach · Bora Bora Beach
Full Ksamil Airbnb report5. Orikum
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Orikum - Avg. revenue
- $5,550 +6% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 33%
- Nightly rate
- $98
- Active listings
- 209
Where it places among the 13 ranked markets in Southern Albania
- Revenue 5th of 13
- Occupancy 7th of 13
- Market size 6th of 13
- Year-round 9th of 13
- Growth 7th of 11
- How it earns
- Orikum listings charge about $98 a night, 11% above the Southern Albania average, and are booked on 33% of nights. Listings averaged $5,550 in revenue over the year, the fifth-highest of the 13 ranked markets. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about $559 a month, while the top quarter clear $1,320 and the top 10% $2,400, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of Southern Albania. Revenue per listing rose 6% over the year, helped by nightly rates 10% higher, even as the number of listings grew 26%.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Orikum concentrates from June to October: August earns about $2,010 per listing, about 5.7 times as much as December.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (55% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 58% of supply.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who can ride out a slow December.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,010 $355- Median listing
- $559/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,320+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 47 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 31%
6. Berat
Known for: Large market · Growing revenue
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Berat - Avg. revenue
- $3,870 +8% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 30%
- Nightly rate
- $53
- Active listings
- 337
Where it places among the 13 ranked markets in Southern Albania
- Revenue 8th of 13
- Occupancy 8th of 13
- Market size 5th of 13
- Year-round 4th of 13
- Growth 5th of 11
- How it earns
- Berat is Southern Albania's fifth-largest Airbnb market, with 337 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $3,870, the eighth-highest of the 13 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $360, and the best quarter clear $685. Revenue per listing rose 8% over the year, helped by nightly rates 6% higher, even as the number of listings grew 93%.
- When it earns
- In Berat, the months from May to October earn above the yearly average, led by August at about $877 per listing; February is the low point at about $223. Stays are shorter than in most of Southern Albania, about 2.5 nights, so listings turn over often; guests book about 45 days ahead. 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 (40% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.
- Guest expectations
- Guests rate listings highly, 4.86 stars on average against 4.81 for the typical market in Southern Albania, so reviews set a high bar.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who are prepared for thin bookings around February.
Revenue per listing by month
$877 $223- Median listing
- $360/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $685+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 45 days
- Average stay
- 2.5 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 57%
Areas in the full report: Mangalem · Gorica · Kujtim
Full Berat Airbnb report7. Qendër Vlorë
Known for: High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Qendër Vlorë - Avg. revenue
- $7,280 −8% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 36%
- Nightly rate
- $88
- Active listings
- 69
Where it places among the 13 ranked markets in Southern Albania
- Revenue 3rd of 13
- Occupancy 4th of 13
- Market size 11th of 13
- Year-round 12th of 13
- Growth 11th of 11
- How it earns
- Qendër Vlorë books 36% of nights at about $88 a night, close to the typical market in Southern Albania. That adds up to $7,280 per listing over the year, the third-highest of the 13 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $754 and a top-quarter listing $1,300 or more. Revenue per listing slipped 8% over the year as nightly rates eased 16%. With 69 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Qendër Vlorë's season runs from June to September, peaking in August at about $2,370 per listing; December, the quietest month, brings in about $310.
- What sells
- One-bedroom homes lead the market (50% 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 December.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,370 $310- Median listing
- $754/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,300+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 47 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 39%
8. Lukovë
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Lukovë - Avg. revenue
- $4,060 −3% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 35%
- Nightly rate
- $75
- Active listings
- 155
Where it places among the 13 ranked markets in Southern Albania
- Revenue 7th of 13
- Occupancy 6th of 13
- Market size 7th of 13
- Year-round 7th of 13
- Growth 9th of 11
- How it earns
- Lukovë listings charge about $75 a night, 15% below the Southern Albania average, and are booked on 35% of nights. Listings averaged $4,060 in revenue over the year, the seventh-highest of the 13 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $501 a month; the top quarter clear $946 or more.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Lukovë concentrates from June to September: August earns about $1,590 per listing, about five times as much as January.
- What sells
- Private rooms are a large part of supply (39% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who can ride out a slow January.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,590 $324- Median listing
- $501/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $946+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 58 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 50%
9. Gjirokastra
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Gjirokastra - Avg. revenue
- $3,520 −4% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 27%
- Nightly rate
- $56
- Active listings
- 135
Where it places among the 13 ranked markets in Southern Albania
- Revenue 9th of 13
- Occupancy 10th of 13
- Market size 8th of 13
- Year-round 2nd of 13
- Growth 10th of 11
- How it earns
- Gjirokastra listings charge about $56 a night, 36% below the Southern Albania average, and are booked on 27% of nights. Average revenue per listing came to $3,520, the ninth-highest of the 13 ranked markets. Its place at #9 rests on year-round demand (2nd of 13) rather than on revenue per listing. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $321, and the best quarter clear $597.
- When it earns
- In Gjirokastra, the months from May to September earn above the yearly average, led by August at about $768 per listing; December is the low point at about $233. Visits are quick, about 2.9 nights on average against 5 nights for the typical market in Southern Albania, booked about 49 days ahead. Most hosts take one- or two-night bookings (99% of listings), more than in the typical market.
- What sells
- Private rooms are a large part of supply (36% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who are prepared for thin bookings around December.
Revenue per listing by month
$768 $233- Median listing
- $321/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $597+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 49 days
- Average stay
- 2.9 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 53%
10. Korçë
Known for: Growing revenue
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Korçë - Avg. revenue
- $2,670 +22% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 21%
- Nightly rate
- $73
- Active listings
- 128
Where it places among the 13 ranked markets in Southern Albania
- Revenue 12th of 13
- Occupancy 13th of 13
- Market size 9th of 13
- Year-round 1st of 13
- Growth 2nd of 11
- How it earns
- Korçë listings charge about $73 a night, 17% below the Southern Albania average, and are booked on 21% of nights. Moderate rates keep revenue per listing at $2,670, 58% below the Southern Albania average. Its place at #10 rests on year-round demand (1st of 13) and revenue growth (2nd of 11) rather than on revenue per listing. Month to month, the median listing earns about $281 and a top-quarter listing $536 or more. Revenue per listing rose 22% over the year, the second-biggest gain in Southern Albania, helped by nightly rates 15% higher, even as the number of listings grew 52%.
- When it earns
- Korçë's season runs from June to August, peaking in August at about $727 per listing; March, the quietest month, brings in about $236. Guests book later than in most of Southern Albania, about 33 days ahead against roughly 47 for the typical market in Southern Albania; stays average 4 nights. Most hosts take one- or two-night bookings (98% of listings), more than in the typical market.
- Guest expectations
- Guests rate listings highly, 4.87 stars on average against 4.81 for the typical market in Southern Albania, so reviews set a high bar.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (93%), led by visitors from France, the United States and Germany.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet March and are comfortable adjusting prices close to the date.
Revenue per listing by month
$727 $236- Median listing
- $281/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $536+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 33 days
- Average stay
- 4 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 36%
Full ranking
How All 13 Ranked Markets in Southern 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.
| Sarandë Large market, high occupancy | $7,333 | 42% | $91 | 21% | +11% | 2,209 | |
| Himarë High earnings, high occupancy | $9,274 | 42% | $123 | 10% | −2% | 701 | |
| Vlora Large market | $5,069 | 35% | $76 | 29% | +6% | 892 | |
| 4 | Ksamil High occupancy, growing revenue | $6,035 | 38% | $94 | 17% | +18% | 637 |
| 5 | Orikum | $5,546 | 33% | $98 | 18% | +6% | 209 |
| 6 | Berat Large market, growing revenue | $3,868 | 30% | $53 | 25% | +8% | 337 |
| 7 | Qendër Vlorë High earnings | $7,279 | 36% | $88 | 13% | −8% | 69 |
| 8 | Lukovë | $4,062 | 35% | $75 | 20% | −3% | 155 |
| 9 | Gjirokastra | $3,517 | 27% | $56 | 30% | −4% | 135 |
| 10 | Korçë Growing revenue | $2,671 | 21% | $73 | 32% | +22% | 128 |
| 11 | Pogradec Growing revenue | $2,685 | 29% | $57 | 18% | +39% | 89 |
| 12 | Përmet | $2,812 | 26% | $52 | 20% | – | 57 |
| 13 | Fier | $2,271 | 25% | $51 | 25% | – | 33 |
By measure
Southern 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 Southern Albania
Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Himarë #2 overall | $9,270 | |
| Sarandë #1 overall | $7,330 | |
| Qendër Vlorë #7 overall | $7,280 | |
| 4 | Ksamil #4 overall | $6,040 |
| 5 | Orikum #5 overall | $5,550 |
| 6 | Vlora #3 overall | $5,070 |
| 7 | Lukovë #8 overall | $4,060 |
| 8 | Berat #6 overall | $3,870 |
| 9 | Gjirokastra #9 overall | $3,520 |
| 10 | Pogradec #11 overall | $2,690 |
| 11 | Korçë #10 overall | $2,670 |
Most expensive Airbnb markets in Southern 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Himarë #2 overall | $125 | |
| Orikum #5 overall | $98 | |
| Ksamil #4 overall | $94 | |
| 4 | Sarandë #1 overall | $91 |
| 5 | Qendër Vlorë #7 overall | $88 |
| 6 | Vlora #3 overall | $76 |
| 7 | Lukovë #8 overall | $75 |
| 8 | Korçë #10 overall | $73 |
| 9 | Pogradec #11 overall | $57 |
| 10 | Gjirokastra #9 overall | $56 |
| 11 | Berat #6 overall | $53 |
Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Southern Albania
Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Sarandë #1 overall | 42% | |
| Himarë #2 overall | 42% | |
| Ksamil #4 overall | 38% | |
| 4 | Qendër Vlorë #7 overall | 36% |
| 5 | Vlora #3 overall | 35% |
| 6 | Lukovë #8 overall | 35% |
| 7 | Orikum #5 overall | 33% |
| 8 | Berat #6 overall | 30% |
| 9 | Pogradec #11 overall | 29% |
| 10 | Gjirokastra #9 overall | 27% |
| 11 | Korçë #10 overall | 21% |
Most year-round Airbnb markets in Southern 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Korçë #10 overall | 32% | |
| Gjirokastra #9 overall | 30% | |
| Vlora #3 overall | 29% | |
| 4 | Berat #6 overall | 25% |
| 5 | Sarandë #1 overall | 21% |
| 6 | Lukovë #8 overall | 20% |
| 7 | Orikum #5 overall | 18% |
| 8 | Pogradec #11 overall | 18% |
| 9 | Ksamil #4 overall | 17% |
| 10 | Qendër Vlorë #7 overall | 13% |
| 11 | Himarë #2 overall | 10% |
Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in Southern Albania
Change in revenue per listing from the year before, among markets where it rose. Markets with at least 60 listings.
Largest Airbnb markets in Southern Albania
Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.
| # | Market | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Sarandë #1 overall | 2,210 | |
| Vlora #3 overall | 892 | |
| Himarë #2 overall | 701 | |
| 4 | Ksamil #4 overall | 637 |
| 5 | Berat #6 overall | 337 |
| 6 | Orikum #5 overall | 209 |
| 7 | Lukovë #8 overall | 155 |
| 8 | Gjirokastra #9 overall | 135 |
| 9 | Korçë #10 overall | 128 |
| 10 | Pogradec #11 overall | 89 |
| 11 | Qendër Vlorë #7 overall | 69 |
| 12 | Përmet #12 overall | 57 |
| 13 | Fier #13 overall | 33 |
Seasonality
When Airbnbs in Southern Albania Earn the Most
August is the best month for all ranked markets in Southern Albania. January is the most common slowest month, in 5 markets.
August earns about 4.9 times what January does
Average revenue per listing across the 13 ranked markets in Southern Albania, by month
| Month | Avg. revenue per listing | Best month for | Highest-ranked examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $444 | – | – |
| February | $544 | – | – |
| March | $566 | – | – |
| April | $690 | – | – |
| May | $859 | – | – |
| June | $1,220 | – | – |
| July | $1,920 | – | – |
| August | $2,170 | 13 markets | Sarandë, Himarë, Vlora |
| September | $1,070 | – | – |
| October | $773 | – | – |
| November | $562 | – | – |
| December | $466 | – | – |
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 13 markets in Southern 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: 4 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 Southern Albania
What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Southern Albania?
Sarandë ranks first of the 13 markets in Southern Albania in AirROI's ranking, with US$7,330 in average revenue per listing and 42% occupancy. Himarë and Vlora follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.
What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Southern Albania?
By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 60 listings, Himarë leads at US$9,270 a year, ahead of Sarandë at US$7,330. 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 Southern Albania?
The average active listing in Southern Albania earned US$6,360 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 38% occupancy. Across the ranked markets, the middle half averaged between US$2,810 and US$6,040 per listing. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.
What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in Southern Albania?
The average listing in Southern Albania was booked on 38% of available nights over the past 12 months. Half of the ranked markets fall between 27% and 36%, so a market above about 36% sits in the top quarter. Occupancy is only half the picture: a market with lower occupancy can still earn more if its nightly rates are higher.
Where is Airbnb demand highest in Southern Albania?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Sarandë has the highest occupancy, with 42% of available nights booked, followed by Himarë at 42%. Its listings average about US$91 a night and US$7,330 a year.
Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Southern Albania?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Himarë has the highest average nightly rate, about US$125, followed by Orikum at US$98. Berat is the least expensive, at about US$53. The average booked night in Southern Albania costs about US$88.
What is the best month for Airbnb in Southern Albania?
August is the highest-earning month for all 13 ranked markets. January is the most common slowest month, in 5 of the 13 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.
Which Airbnb markets in Southern Albania earn the most evenly through the year?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Korçë has the steadiest income: its slowest month, March, still earns about a third of its best. Gjirokastra follows, at 30%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.
Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in Southern Albania?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Pogradec, up 39% on the year before, and in Korçë, up 22%. 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 Southern Albania in 2026?
Revenue per listing grew in 7 of the 11 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it rose 6%. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.
How many Airbnb listings are there in Southern Albania?
AirROI tracked 5,770 active Airbnb listings in Southern Albania over the 12 months to September 2026, across 19 markets. The largest ranked market is Sarandë, with 2,210 listings, followed by Vlora with 892.
Directory
All 19 Airbnb Markets in Southern Albania
Every Southern Albania city with an AirROI Airbnb market report, A–Z, with its active listing count.
B
- Bashkia Divjakë 20 listings
- Berat 337 listings
- Buçimas 25 listings
D
- Delvinë 18 listings
F
- Fier 33 listings
G
- Gjirokastra 135 listings
H
- Himarë 701 listings
O
- Orikum 209 listings
Q
- Qendër Vlorë 69 listings
S
- Sarandë 2,209 listings