What Are the Best Places to Invest in Airbnb in Austria?

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-04-08

The short-term rental market in Austria spans 100 cities tracked in AirROI's 2026 dataset, ranging from mature urban markets with thousands of active listings to emerging destinations where early operators still have pricing leverage. Supply growth, regulation, and seasonal demand vary significantly across the region — making market selection one of the highest-leverage decisions an Airbnb investor can make.

This page ranks the best Airbnb markets in Austria across four dimensions: market depth (active listings), revenue, nightly rate (ADR), and occupancy rate. Vienna, Vienna leads by market size with 8,452 active listings and $1,777/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 34.4% with $1,783/month in average revenue and $257/night ADR. 73 of 100 markets carry a low regulation profile — a key consideration for investors evaluating compliance costs and time-to-market.

Rankings based on AirROI's analysis of 20,000,000+ short-term rental listings across revenue, ADR, occupancy, and regulation. See ranking methodology.

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Top Airbnb Markets in Austria by Active Listings

Active listing count is the most direct measure of a market's depth, maturity, and investor confidence. Cities with the most Airbnb listings in Austria attract the highest volume of travelers and offer the most reliable benchmarking data for pricing and revenue projections. Vienna, Vienna leads with 8,452 active short-term rental listings and $1,777/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Vienna, Vienna	8,452	$1,777	$162	47.2%	Low
2	Graz, Styria	959	$895	$106	37.5%	Low
3	Zell am See, Salzburg	491	$2,287	$342	32.1%	High
4	Salzburg, Salzburg	489	$2,852	$209	50.8%	High
5	Innsbruck, Tyrol	402	$2,488	$184	52.7%	Low
6	Klagenfurt, Carinthia	262	$1,087	$134	38.6%	Low
7	Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Salzburg	238	$1,714	$354	28.6%	Moderate
8	Linz, Upper Austria	220	$1,152	$123	42.5%	Low
9	Kaprun, Salzburg	208	$2,282	$329	31.7%	High
10	Piesendorf, Salzburg	204	$1,986	$291	34.0%	Moderate
11	Schladming, Styria	203	$1,853	$329	30.1%	Low
12	Seefeld in Tirol, Tyrol	197	$1,724	$237	37.3%	Low
13	Sölden, Bezirk Imst	185	$1,820	$269	32.7%	Low
14	Kappl, Bezirk Landeck	171	$2,197	$287	37.5%	Low
15	Neukirchen am Großvenediger, Salzburg	170	$1,791	$357	30.2%	Moderate
16	Villach, Carinthia	166	$1,208	$159	34.5%	Low
17	Kitzbühel, Tyrol	165	$2,720	$418	32.0%	Low
18	Sankt Gallenkirch, Vorarlberg	164	$1,592	$263	29.5%	Low
19	Kirchberg in Tirol, Bezirk Kitzbühel	156	$2,723	$417	33.9%	Low
20	Bad Mitterndorf, Styria	150	$1,338	$219	29.3%	Low
21	Bad Kleinkirchheim, Carinthia	144	$1,223	$227	27.2%	Low
22	Dornbirn, Vorarlberg	144	$1,071	$137	34.4%	Low
23	Längenfeld, Bezirk Imst	137	$2,167	$263	38.9%	Low
24	Mayrhofen, Bezirk Schwaz	137	$1,988	$303	34.2%	Low
25	Leutasch, Tyrol	137	$1,508	$216	33.7%	Low
26	Hopfgarten im Brixental, Tyrol	135	$2,165	$387	30.7%	Low
27	Fügen, Bezirk Schwaz	131	$2,034	$281	32.5%	Low
28	Wildschönau, Tyrol	130	$2,035	$275	37.4%	Low
29	Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck	129	$2,607	$518	32.8%	Low
30	Bregenz, Vorarlberg	128	$1,855	$200	40.9%	Low
31	Bad Gastein, Salzburg	126	$1,072	$202	27.9%	High
32	Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg	122	$1,372	$204	32.3%	Moderate
33	Krems an der Donau, Lower Austria	120	$1,143	$159	35.5%	Low
34	Bad Ischl, Bezirk Gmunden	118	$1,732	$189	40.1%	Low
35	Velden am Wörther See, Carinthia	117	$1,177	$221	31.2%	Low
36	Wald im Pinzgau, Salzburg	117	$1,901	$331	31.1%	Moderate
37	Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg	116	$1,945	$333	32.5%	High
38	Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg, Styria	114	$1,934	$310	28.4%	Low
39	Treffen am Ossiacher See, Carinthia	111	$1,205	$190	33.0%	Low
40	Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, Bezirk Gmunden	108	$2,349	$215	44.5%	Low
41	Neustift im Stubaital, Tyrol	105	$1,886	$221	38.5%	Low
42	Gmunden, Upper Austria	105	$1,508	$184	38.1%	Low
43	Maishofen, Salzburg	102	$1,521	$216	33.3%	Moderate
44	Hermagor-Pressegger See, Carinthia	100	$895	$198	26.9%	Low
45	Stadl-Predlitz, Styria	99	$2,392	$349	30.4%	Low
46	Aschau im Zillertal, Bezirk Schwaz	97	$1,712	$235	40.8%	Low
47	Ehrwald, Tyrol	97	$2,468	$275	39.9%	Low
48	Brixen im Thale, Bezirk Kitzbühel	96	$2,159	$400	31.7%	Low
49	Ramsau am Dachstein, Styria	96	$1,288	$230	32.3%	Low
50	Mauterndorf, Salzburg	95	$1,799	$257	32.1%	High
51	Bad Aussee, Styria	94	$1,434	$192	35.5%	Low
52	Finkenberg, Bezirk Schwaz	92	$1,478	$202	37.2%	Low
53	Haus im Ennstal, Styria	91	$2,506	$349	31.2%	Low
54	See, Bezirk Landeck	90	$1,723	$293	34.7%	Low
55	Bramberg am Wildkogel, Salzburg	89	$2,077	$326	35.4%	Moderate
56	Mühlbach am Hochkönig, Salzburg	86	$3,291	$331	39.5%	High
57	Mittersill, Salzburg	85	$1,539	$247	34.8%	High
58	Murau, Styria	84	$1,899	$296	30.1%	Low
59	Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Salzburg	83	$2,087	$262	35.2%	High
60	Dalaas, Vorarlberg	82	$1,671	$260	33.1%	Low
61	Lermoos, Tyrol	81	$1,092	$211	31.7%	Low
62	Pettneu am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck	79	$2,351	$365	33.0%	Low
63	Schwendau, Bezirk Schwaz	79	$1,740	$207	40.6%	Low
64	Rauris, Salzburg	79	$1,346	$244	26.8%	High
65	Fieberbrunn, Bezirk Kitzbühel	78	$1,639	$247	33.1%	Low
66	Hippach, Bezirk Schwaz	78	$1,989	$333	40.2%	Low
67	Schruns, Vorarlberg	78	$1,275	$252	29.2%	Low
68	Alpbach, Bezirk Kufstein	76	$2,468	$356	34.5%	Low
69	Umhausen, Bezirk Imst	75	$1,849	$224	36.2%	Low
70	Uttendorf, Salzburg	75	$2,407	$236	37.6%	High
71	Irdning-Donnersbachtal, Styria	75	$2,133	$272	33.4%	Low
72	Mittelberg, Vorarlberg	75	$1,527	$225	36.4%	Low
73	Ramsau im Zillertal, Bezirk Schwaz	73	$1,883	$232	41.2%	Low
74	Bad Hofgastein, Salzburg	73	$1,408	$169	36.1%	High
75	Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See, Carinthia	72	$608	$143	30.3%	Low
76	Leogang, Salzburg	72	$2,028	$267	34.1%	Moderate
77	Finkenstein am Faaker See, Carinthia	71	$807	$136	37.0%	Low
78	Viehhofen, Salzburg	71	$1,774	$353	30.5%	Moderate
79	Westendorf, Bezirk Kitzbühel	70	$1,771	$325	29.5%	Low
80	Damüls, Vorarlberg	70	$1,347	$230	27.0%	Low
81	Oetz, Bezirk Imst	68	$1,639	$238	33.5%	Low
82	Leoben, Styria	68	$692	$118	28.6%	Low
83	Annaberg-Lungötz, Salzburg	67	$2,491	$341	34.6%	High
84	Sankt Johann im Pongau, Salzburg	66	$2,100	$317	33.2%	Moderate
85	Gaschurn, Vorarlberg	66	$1,633	$320	27.2%	Low
86	Brand, Vorarlberg	65	$3,478	$515	31.0%	Low
87	Hohentauern, Styria	64	$2,024	$279	32.2%	Low
88	Niedernsill, Salzburg	61	$2,546	$274	34.9%	High
89	Sankt Johann in Tirol, Bezirk Kitzbühel	60	$1,988	$348	36.2%	Low
90	Baden, Lower Austria	59	$823	$137	31.1%	Low
91	Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria	59	$618	$78	31.2%	Low
92	Gosau, Bezirk Gmunden	58	$2,517	$246	41.3%	Low
93	Abtenau, Salzburg	58	$1,592	$191	35.3%	Moderate
94	Mariapfarr, Salzburg	58	$1,739	$275	29.6%	Low
95	Reichenau, Carinthia	56	$1,196	$230	29.0%	Low
96	Wolfsberg, Carinthia	56	$1,315	$241	24.5%	Low
97	Hollersbach im Pinzgau, Salzburg	56	$2,602	$373	31.2%	Moderate
98	Feldkirch, Vorarlberg	56	$1,350	$131	43.0%	Low
99	Altmünster, Bezirk Gmunden	55	$1,734	$200	41.7%	Low
100	Hallein, Salzburg	54	$1,477	$183	35.1%	High

Most Profitable Airbnb Markets in Austria by Revenue

The most profitable Airbnb cities in Austria are those where hosts earn the highest average monthly revenue per listing — the single most telling indicator of a market's income potential. Brand, Vorarlberg leads with $3,478/month at $515 ADR and 31.0% occupancy. Whether you are evaluating your first STR investment or benchmarking an existing property, these top-earning Airbnb markets show where vacation rentals generate the greatest short-term rental income.

#	Market	Revenue/mo	Active Listings (TTM)	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Brand, Vorarlberg	$3,478	65	$515	31.0%	Low
2	Mühlbach am Hochkönig, Salzburg	$3,291	86	$331	39.5%	High
3	Salzburg, Salzburg	$2,852	489	$209	50.8%	High
4	Kirchberg in Tirol, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$2,723	156	$417	33.9%	Low
5	Kitzbühel, Tyrol	$2,720	165	$418	32.0%	Low
6	Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck	$2,607	129	$518	32.8%	Low
7	Hollersbach im Pinzgau, Salzburg	$2,602	56	$373	31.2%	Moderate
8	Niedernsill, Salzburg	$2,546	61	$274	34.9%	High
9	Gosau, Bezirk Gmunden	$2,517	58	$246	41.3%	Low
10	Haus im Ennstal, Styria	$2,506	91	$349	31.2%	Low
11	Annaberg-Lungötz, Salzburg	$2,491	67	$341	34.6%	High
12	Innsbruck, Tyrol	$2,488	402	$184	52.7%	Low
13	Ehrwald, Tyrol	$2,468	97	$275	39.9%	Low
14	Alpbach, Bezirk Kufstein	$2,468	76	$356	34.5%	Low
15	Uttendorf, Salzburg	$2,407	75	$236	37.6%	High
16	Stadl-Predlitz, Styria	$2,392	99	$349	30.4%	Low
17	Pettneu am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck	$2,351	79	$365	33.0%	Low
18	Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, Bezirk Gmunden	$2,349	108	$215	44.5%	Low
19	Zell am See, Salzburg	$2,287	491	$342	32.1%	High
20	Kaprun, Salzburg	$2,282	208	$329	31.7%	High
21	Kappl, Bezirk Landeck	$2,197	171	$287	37.5%	Low
22	Längenfeld, Bezirk Imst	$2,167	137	$263	38.9%	Low
23	Hopfgarten im Brixental, Tyrol	$2,165	135	$387	30.7%	Low
24	Brixen im Thale, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$2,159	96	$400	31.7%	Low
25	Irdning-Donnersbachtal, Styria	$2,133	75	$272	33.4%	Low
26	Sankt Johann im Pongau, Salzburg	$2,100	66	$317	33.2%	Moderate
27	Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Salzburg	$2,087	83	$262	35.2%	High
28	Bramberg am Wildkogel, Salzburg	$2,077	89	$326	35.4%	Moderate
29	Wildschönau, Tyrol	$2,035	130	$275	37.4%	Low
30	Fügen, Bezirk Schwaz	$2,034	131	$281	32.5%	Low
31	Leogang, Salzburg	$2,028	72	$267	34.1%	Moderate
32	Hohentauern, Styria	$2,024	64	$279	32.2%	Low
33	Hippach, Bezirk Schwaz	$1,989	78	$333	40.2%	Low
34	Mayrhofen, Bezirk Schwaz	$1,988	137	$303	34.2%	Low
35	Sankt Johann in Tirol, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$1,988	60	$348	36.2%	Low
36	Piesendorf, Salzburg	$1,986	204	$291	34.0%	Moderate
37	Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg	$1,945	116	$333	32.5%	High
38	Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg, Styria	$1,934	114	$310	28.4%	Low
39	Wald im Pinzgau, Salzburg	$1,901	117	$331	31.1%	Moderate
40	Murau, Styria	$1,899	84	$296	30.1%	Low
41	Neustift im Stubaital, Tyrol	$1,886	105	$221	38.5%	Low
42	Ramsau im Zillertal, Bezirk Schwaz	$1,883	73	$232	41.2%	Low
43	Bregenz, Vorarlberg	$1,855	128	$200	40.9%	Low
44	Schladming, Styria	$1,853	203	$329	30.1%	Low
45	Umhausen, Bezirk Imst	$1,849	75	$224	36.2%	Low
46	Sölden, Bezirk Imst	$1,820	185	$269	32.7%	Low
47	Mauterndorf, Salzburg	$1,799	95	$257	32.1%	High
48	Neukirchen am Großvenediger, Salzburg	$1,791	170	$357	30.2%	Moderate
49	Vienna, Vienna	$1,777	8,452	$162	47.2%	Low
50	Viehhofen, Salzburg	$1,774	71	$353	30.5%	Moderate
51	Westendorf, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$1,771	70	$325	29.5%	Low
52	Schwendau, Bezirk Schwaz	$1,740	79	$207	40.6%	Low
53	Mariapfarr, Salzburg	$1,739	58	$275	29.6%	Low
54	Altmünster, Bezirk Gmunden	$1,734	55	$200	41.7%	Low
55	Bad Ischl, Bezirk Gmunden	$1,732	118	$189	40.1%	Low
56	Seefeld in Tirol, Tyrol	$1,724	197	$237	37.3%	Low
57	See, Bezirk Landeck	$1,723	90	$293	34.7%	Low
58	Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Salzburg	$1,714	238	$354	28.6%	Moderate
59	Aschau im Zillertal, Bezirk Schwaz	$1,712	97	$235	40.8%	Low
60	Dalaas, Vorarlberg	$1,671	82	$260	33.1%	Low
61	Oetz, Bezirk Imst	$1,639	68	$238	33.5%	Low
62	Fieberbrunn, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$1,639	78	$247	33.1%	Low
63	Gaschurn, Vorarlberg	$1,633	66	$320	27.2%	Low
64	Sankt Gallenkirch, Vorarlberg	$1,592	164	$263	29.5%	Low
65	Abtenau, Salzburg	$1,592	58	$191	35.3%	Moderate
66	Mittersill, Salzburg	$1,539	85	$247	34.8%	High
67	Mittelberg, Vorarlberg	$1,527	75	$225	36.4%	Low
68	Maishofen, Salzburg	$1,521	102	$216	33.3%	Moderate
69	Gmunden, Upper Austria	$1,508	105	$184	38.1%	Low
70	Leutasch, Tyrol	$1,508	137	$216	33.7%	Low
71	Finkenberg, Bezirk Schwaz	$1,478	92	$202	37.2%	Low
72	Hallein, Salzburg	$1,477	54	$183	35.1%	High
73	Bad Aussee, Styria	$1,434	94	$192	35.5%	Low
74	Bad Hofgastein, Salzburg	$1,408	73	$169	36.1%	High
75	Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg	$1,372	122	$204	32.3%	Moderate
76	Feldkirch, Vorarlberg	$1,350	56	$131	43.0%	Low
77	Damüls, Vorarlberg	$1,347	70	$230	27.0%	Low
78	Rauris, Salzburg	$1,346	79	$244	26.8%	High
79	Bad Mitterndorf, Styria	$1,338	150	$219	29.3%	Low
80	Wolfsberg, Carinthia	$1,315	56	$241	24.5%	Low
81	Ramsau am Dachstein, Styria	$1,288	96	$230	32.3%	Low
82	Schruns, Vorarlberg	$1,275	78	$252	29.2%	Low
83	Bad Kleinkirchheim, Carinthia	$1,223	144	$227	27.2%	Low
84	Villach, Carinthia	$1,208	166	$159	34.5%	Low
85	Treffen am Ossiacher See, Carinthia	$1,205	111	$190	33.0%	Low
86	Reichenau, Carinthia	$1,196	56	$230	29.0%	Low
87	Velden am Wörther See, Carinthia	$1,177	117	$221	31.2%	Low
88	Linz, Upper Austria	$1,152	220	$123	42.5%	Low
89	Krems an der Donau, Lower Austria	$1,143	120	$159	35.5%	Low
90	Lermoos, Tyrol	$1,092	81	$211	31.7%	Low
91	Klagenfurt, Carinthia	$1,087	262	$134	38.6%	Low
92	Bad Gastein, Salzburg	$1,072	126	$202	27.9%	High
93	Dornbirn, Vorarlberg	$1,071	144	$137	34.4%	Low
94	Hermagor-Pressegger See, Carinthia	$895	100	$198	26.9%	Low
95	Graz, Styria	$895	959	$106	37.5%	Low
96	Baden, Lower Austria	$823	59	$137	31.1%	Low
97	Finkenstein am Faaker See, Carinthia	$807	71	$136	37.0%	Low
98	Leoben, Styria	$692	68	$118	28.6%	Low
99	Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria	$618	59	$78	31.2%	Low
100	Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See, Carinthia	$608	72	$143	30.3%	Low

Most Expensive Airbnb Markets in Austria by Nightly Rate

The average daily rate (ADR) measures how much guests pay per night in each market, making it the clearest indicator of a city's short-term rental pricing power. Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck commands the highest Airbnb nightly rate in Austria at $518/night, generating $2,607/month at 32.8% occupancy. Markets with premium nightly pricing typically feature high-demand destinations where travelers pay a significant premium over hotel alternatives.

#	Market	ADR	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck	$518	129	$2,607	32.8%	Low
2	Brand, Vorarlberg	$515	65	$3,478	31.0%	Low
3	Kitzbühel, Tyrol	$418	165	$2,720	32.0%	Low
4	Kirchberg in Tirol, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$417	156	$2,723	33.9%	Low
5	Brixen im Thale, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$400	96	$2,159	31.7%	Low
6	Hopfgarten im Brixental, Tyrol	$387	135	$2,165	30.7%	Low
7	Hollersbach im Pinzgau, Salzburg	$373	56	$2,602	31.2%	Moderate
8	Pettneu am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck	$365	79	$2,351	33.0%	Low
9	Neukirchen am Großvenediger, Salzburg	$357	170	$1,791	30.2%	Moderate
10	Alpbach, Bezirk Kufstein	$356	76	$2,468	34.5%	Low
11	Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Salzburg	$354	238	$1,714	28.6%	Moderate
12	Viehhofen, Salzburg	$353	71	$1,774	30.5%	Moderate
13	Stadl-Predlitz, Styria	$349	99	$2,392	30.4%	Low
14	Haus im Ennstal, Styria	$349	91	$2,506	31.2%	Low
15	Sankt Johann in Tirol, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$348	60	$1,988	36.2%	Low
16	Zell am See, Salzburg	$342	491	$2,287	32.1%	High
17	Annaberg-Lungötz, Salzburg	$341	67	$2,491	34.6%	High
18	Hippach, Bezirk Schwaz	$333	78	$1,989	40.2%	Low
19	Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg	$333	116	$1,945	32.5%	High
20	Wald im Pinzgau, Salzburg	$331	117	$1,901	31.1%	Moderate
21	Mühlbach am Hochkönig, Salzburg	$331	86	$3,291	39.5%	High
22	Schladming, Styria	$329	203	$1,853	30.1%	Low
23	Kaprun, Salzburg	$329	208	$2,282	31.7%	High
24	Bramberg am Wildkogel, Salzburg	$326	89	$2,077	35.4%	Moderate
25	Westendorf, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$325	70	$1,771	29.5%	Low
26	Gaschurn, Vorarlberg	$320	66	$1,633	27.2%	Low
27	Sankt Johann im Pongau, Salzburg	$317	66	$2,100	33.2%	Moderate
28	Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg, Styria	$310	114	$1,934	28.4%	Low
29	Mayrhofen, Bezirk Schwaz	$303	137	$1,988	34.2%	Low
30	Murau, Styria	$296	84	$1,899	30.1%	Low
31	See, Bezirk Landeck	$293	90	$1,723	34.7%	Low
32	Piesendorf, Salzburg	$291	204	$1,986	34.0%	Moderate
33	Kappl, Bezirk Landeck	$287	171	$2,197	37.5%	Low
34	Fügen, Bezirk Schwaz	$281	131	$2,034	32.5%	Low
35	Hohentauern, Styria	$279	64	$2,024	32.2%	Low
36	Mariapfarr, Salzburg	$275	58	$1,739	29.6%	Low
37	Wildschönau, Tyrol	$275	130	$2,035	37.4%	Low
38	Ehrwald, Tyrol	$275	97	$2,468	39.9%	Low
39	Niedernsill, Salzburg	$274	61	$2,546	34.9%	High
40	Irdning-Donnersbachtal, Styria	$272	75	$2,133	33.4%	Low
41	Sölden, Bezirk Imst	$269	185	$1,820	32.7%	Low
42	Leogang, Salzburg	$267	72	$2,028	34.1%	Moderate
43	Längenfeld, Bezirk Imst	$263	137	$2,167	38.9%	Low
44	Sankt Gallenkirch, Vorarlberg	$263	164	$1,592	29.5%	Low
45	Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Salzburg	$262	83	$2,087	35.2%	High
46	Dalaas, Vorarlberg	$260	82	$1,671	33.1%	Low
47	Mauterndorf, Salzburg	$257	95	$1,799	32.1%	High
48	Schruns, Vorarlberg	$252	78	$1,275	29.2%	Low
49	Mittersill, Salzburg	$247	85	$1,539	34.8%	High
50	Fieberbrunn, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$247	78	$1,639	33.1%	Low
51	Gosau, Bezirk Gmunden	$246	58	$2,517	41.3%	Low
52	Rauris, Salzburg	$244	79	$1,346	26.8%	High
53	Wolfsberg, Carinthia	$241	56	$1,315	24.5%	Low
54	Oetz, Bezirk Imst	$238	68	$1,639	33.5%	Low
55	Seefeld in Tirol, Tyrol	$237	197	$1,724	37.3%	Low
56	Uttendorf, Salzburg	$236	75	$2,407	37.6%	High
57	Aschau im Zillertal, Bezirk Schwaz	$235	97	$1,712	40.8%	Low
58	Ramsau im Zillertal, Bezirk Schwaz	$232	73	$1,883	41.2%	Low
59	Damüls, Vorarlberg	$230	70	$1,347	27.0%	Low
60	Reichenau, Carinthia	$230	56	$1,196	29.0%	Low
61	Ramsau am Dachstein, Styria	$230	96	$1,288	32.3%	Low
62	Bad Kleinkirchheim, Carinthia	$227	144	$1,223	27.2%	Low
63	Mittelberg, Vorarlberg	$225	75	$1,527	36.4%	Low
64	Umhausen, Bezirk Imst	$224	75	$1,849	36.2%	Low
65	Neustift im Stubaital, Tyrol	$221	105	$1,886	38.5%	Low
66	Velden am Wörther See, Carinthia	$221	117	$1,177	31.2%	Low
67	Bad Mitterndorf, Styria	$219	150	$1,338	29.3%	Low
68	Maishofen, Salzburg	$216	102	$1,521	33.3%	Moderate
69	Leutasch, Tyrol	$216	137	$1,508	33.7%	Low
70	Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, Bezirk Gmunden	$215	108	$2,349	44.5%	Low
71	Lermoos, Tyrol	$211	81	$1,092	31.7%	Low
72	Salzburg, Salzburg	$209	489	$2,852	50.8%	High
73	Schwendau, Bezirk Schwaz	$207	79	$1,740	40.6%	Low
74	Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg	$204	122	$1,372	32.3%	Moderate
75	Finkenberg, Bezirk Schwaz	$202	92	$1,478	37.2%	Low
76	Bad Gastein, Salzburg	$202	126	$1,072	27.9%	High
77	Bregenz, Vorarlberg	$200	128	$1,855	40.9%	Low
78	Altmünster, Bezirk Gmunden	$200	55	$1,734	41.7%	Low
79	Hermagor-Pressegger See, Carinthia	$198	100	$895	26.9%	Low
80	Bad Aussee, Styria	$192	94	$1,434	35.5%	Low
81	Abtenau, Salzburg	$191	58	$1,592	35.3%	Moderate
82	Treffen am Ossiacher See, Carinthia	$190	111	$1,205	33.0%	Low
83	Bad Ischl, Bezirk Gmunden	$189	118	$1,732	40.1%	Low
84	Innsbruck, Tyrol	$184	402	$2,488	52.7%	Low
85	Gmunden, Upper Austria	$184	105	$1,508	38.1%	Low
86	Hallein, Salzburg	$183	54	$1,477	35.1%	High
87	Bad Hofgastein, Salzburg	$169	73	$1,408	36.1%	High
88	Vienna, Vienna	$162	8,452	$1,777	47.2%	Low
89	Krems an der Donau, Lower Austria	$159	120	$1,143	35.5%	Low
90	Villach, Carinthia	$159	166	$1,208	34.5%	Low
91	Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See, Carinthia	$143	72	$608	30.3%	Low
92	Dornbirn, Vorarlberg	$137	144	$1,071	34.4%	Low
93	Baden, Lower Austria	$137	59	$823	31.1%	Low
94	Finkenstein am Faaker See, Carinthia	$136	71	$807	37.0%	Low
95	Klagenfurt, Carinthia	$134	262	$1,087	38.6%	Low
96	Feldkirch, Vorarlberg	$131	56	$1,350	43.0%	Low
97	Linz, Upper Austria	$123	220	$1,152	42.5%	Low
98	Leoben, Styria	$118	68	$692	28.6%	Low
99	Graz, Styria	$106	959	$895	37.5%	Low
100	Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria	$78	59	$618	31.2%	Low

Highest Occupancy Airbnb Markets in Austria

Airbnb occupancy rate measures the percentage of available nights actually booked — the most telling indicator of short-term rental demand in a market. Innsbruck, Tyrol leads Austria with 52.7% occupancy, $2,488/month revenue, and 402 active listings. Markets with the highest STR occupancy rates reflect strong, sustained guest demand — a critical signal for investors evaluating where properties will stay consistently booked year-round. This ranking is filtered to markets with 300+ listings to ensure statistical reliability.

#	Market	Occupancy	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Regulation
1	Innsbruck, Tyrol	52.7%	402	$2,488	$184	Low
2	Salzburg, Salzburg	50.8%	489	$2,852	$209	High
3	Vienna, Vienna	47.2%	8,452	$1,777	$162	Low
4	Graz, Styria	37.5%	959	$895	$106	Low
5	Zell am See, Salzburg	32.1%	491	$2,287	$342	High

How to Choose an Airbnb Investment Market in Austria

No single ranking tells the full story. The best Airbnb market for a given investor depends on their capital, risk tolerance, operating model, and income goals. The four ranking dimensions on this page — market depth, revenue, ADR, and occupancy — serve different investor profiles.

If you prioritize predictable cash flow, start with the occupancy rankings. Markets where occupancy exceeds 55% offer consistent bookings and lower vacancy risk. High-occupancy markets may not have the highest nightly rates, but their revenue stability makes them better suited for mortgage-backed investments where monthly debt coverage matters more than peak earnings.

If you're targeting maximum income per property, use the revenue rankings. Revenue is the product of nightly rate and occupancy — it captures the combined effect of both. The highest-revenue Airbnb markets in Austria tend to be destination cities where travelers stay longer and pay a premium for entire-home listings.

If you're evaluating luxury or premium positioning, the ADR rankings show where guests are willing to pay top dollar per night. High-ADR markets reward property upgrades, professional photography, and amenity investments. However, a high nightly rate with low occupancy may generate less income than a moderately priced listing that stays booked consistently.

If you want the deepest market data, the active listings rankings identify cities with the largest short-term rental supply. More listings mean more comparable properties for pricing, more data points for revenue projections, and typically a more liquid resale market if your investment thesis changes.

In all cases, check the regulation column before committing capital. A profitable market with high regulation may require permits, annual caps on rental days, or costly compliance steps that erode returns. Markets with low regulation offer faster time-to-market but may tighten rules as STR supply grows.

Short-Term Rental Regulation in Austria

Understanding the regulatory environment is critical for any Airbnb investment in Austria. Regulation affects licensing costs, annual operating limits, tax obligations, and the long-term viability of a short-term rental strategy.

Across the 100 markets ranked on this page: 73 have a low regulation profile (generally operator-friendly with minimal licensing requirements), 0 have medium regulation (some permit or registration requirements), and 15 have high regulation (strict licensing, annual rental day caps, or active enforcement). Markets with low regulation offer the lowest barrier to entry, while high-regulation markets may still be profitable — but require careful compliance planning and often limit the number of properties a single operator can manage.

AirROI classifies regulation as a market-level signal based on available ordinance data and platform registration patterns. This is not legal advice — always verify current local ordinances, as short-term rental rules can change rapidly, especially in high-growth markets where municipalities are actively responding to STR expansion.

How We Rank the Best Airbnb Investment Markets in Austria

This page ranks Airbnb markets in Austria across four dimensions that matter most to short-term rental investors and operators: market depth (active listings), revenue potential (monthly income per listing), pricing power (average daily rate), and booking demand (occupancy rate). Each ranking uses the same underlying dataset but sorts by a different metric, giving you multiple lenses to evaluate where to invest in Airbnb in Austria.

No single metric tells the full story. A market with high ADR but low occupancy may underperform one with moderate pricing and strong demand. Revenue captures the combined effect of rate and occupancy, while active listings signal whether a market has enough depth for reliable benchmarking and a liquid resale environment. We include regulation data alongside every ranking so you can weigh compliance risk before committing capital.

Ranking Methodology & Data Sources

Active Listings (TTM): The count of active short-term rental listings in each market over the trailing twelve months — a proxy for market maturity, data reliability, and investor confidence in Austria.
Monthly Revenue: Average gross revenue per listing per month — the bottom-line metric for evaluating Airbnb profitability in Austria and projecting cash flow.
Average Daily Rate (ADR): The mean nightly booking price across all active listings — the clearest measure of a market's short-term rental pricing power.
Occupancy Rate: Percentage of available nights booked — the demand signal that determines how much of your nightly rate converts to actual income. Occupancy rankings are filtered to markets with 300+ listings to exclude small markets with unreliable averages.
Regulation: An indicator of the local regulatory climate in Austria, from low (operator-friendly) to high (strict licensing and enforcement) — essential for assessing compliance risk.

All data is sourced from AirROI's proprietary analytics pipeline, which tracks 20,000,000+ properties across 190+ countries. Metrics are recalculated on a rolling basis using trailing twelve-month aggregates from active listings. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Best Airbnb Markets in Austria

These quick answers summarize the most common investor and operator questions using AirROI's latest market data for Austria.

What are the best places to invest in Airbnb in Austria?

Vienna, Vienna leads this ranking for Austria with 8,452 active listings — the largest market by depth. Markets are ranked by listing count because deeper markets offer more comparable data, more pricing benchmarks, and a more predictable operating environment for investors. Each row also shows revenue, ADR, occupancy, and regulation so investors can evaluate based on what matters most to them.

Which market has the highest Airbnb revenue in Austria?

Brand, Vorarlberg posts the highest average monthly revenue in this ranking at $3,478. Revenue leaders often combine healthy rates, solid occupancy, and enough listing scale to support repeatable operations rather than one-off outliers.

Which market has the strongest Airbnb occupancy in Austria?

Innsbruck, Tyrol has the highest occupancy rate in this comparison at 52.7%. High occupancy can signal resilient demand, but investors still need to balance it against nightly rates, regulation, and supply depth before deciding where to buy or operate.

Which market has the highest Airbnb nightly rate in Austria?

Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck commands the highest average daily rate at $518 per night. A high ADR does not automatically translate to the highest revenue — occupancy and seasonality determine how much of that rate converts to realized income.

Which Airbnb markets in Austria have the lowest regulation?

Vienna (Vienna), Graz (Styria), Innsbruck (Tyrol) currently show low regulation profiles in this ranking. Lower regulation can reduce compliance costs and time-to-market for new hosts, but investors should always verify local ordinances before purchasing — rules can change quickly as short-term rental markets grow.

Is short-term rental investing still profitable in Austria in 2026?

The markets ranked here average 34.4% occupancy, and the top performer posts $3,478 in monthly revenue. Profitability depends on property acquisition cost, local operating expenses, and regulation compliance — but the data shows active, performing markets exist across Austria for well-researched investors.

How often are AirROI's top Airbnb market rankings updated?

AirROI updates these rankings using the latest market snapshot available in the dataset, which for this page is anchored to 2026. Rankings should be treated as current market intelligence rather than permanent truths because pricing, demand, regulation, and supply can all shift over time.

What metrics should I use to evaluate Airbnb investments in Austria?

The most important metrics for comparing short-term rental markets are active listing count (market depth and data reliability), occupancy rate (demand consistency), average daily rate (pricing power), monthly revenue (income potential), and regulation level (compliance cost and risk). This ranking sorts by market depth first; use the other columns to filter for the profile that fits your investment strategy.

What makes a good Airbnb market for first-time investors in Austria?

First-time investors in Austria should prioritize markets with high occupancy (55%+) and low regulation, which reduce the risk of empty calendars and compliance surprises. Markets with 200+ active listings also provide better benchmarking data and a more predictable operating environment. Revenue is important, but consistent demand is more forgiving for operators still learning pricing and guest management.

What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in Austria?

Across the markets ranked here, the average occupancy rate in Austria is 34.4%. Occupancy above 50% is generally considered healthy for short-term rentals, and above 65% signals strong, sustained demand. However, the best occupancy rate depends on pricing strategy — some hosts maximize revenue by targeting fewer bookings at higher nightly rates rather than maximizing booking volume.

How does regulation affect Airbnb investment returns in Austria?

Regulation is one of the most overlooked risks in short-term rental investing. In Austria, 73 of 100 ranked markets have low regulation, 0 have medium, and 15 have high. High-regulation markets often require permits, limit annual rental days, or impose occupancy taxes — all of which reduce net returns. Low-regulation markets offer faster time-to-market and lower compliance costs, but rules can tighten as STR supply grows.

What is the difference between ADR and RevPAR for Airbnb investing?

ADR (Average Daily Rate) is the average nightly price guests pay, while RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Rental night) factors in both price and occupancy. A market with $200 ADR and 50% occupancy has $100 RevPAR — the same as a market with $125 ADR and 80% occupancy. RevPAR is a better single-number benchmark for comparing markets because it captures how effectively nightly rates convert to realized income. AirROI's city-level reports include RevPAR with percentile breakdowns for deeper analysis.

How many Airbnb listings does a market need to be investable in Austria?

Markets with fewer than 100 active listings can show volatile averages that do not predict future performance. The median market in this Austria ranking has about 95 listings. Larger markets (500+) offer more reliable data, more comparable properties for pricing, and typically a more liquid exit if you decide to sell. Smaller markets can still be profitable, but investors should treat the data as directional rather than precise.

How do seasonal and year-round Airbnb markets differ in Austria?

Seasonal markets in Austria experience dramatic swings in booking demand — often earning 60-70% of annual revenue in just 3-4 peak months. Year-round markets deliver steadier cash flow with lower peak-to-trough variation. Investors who need predictable monthly income should prioritize high-occupancy markets with low seasonal variance, while those comfortable with cash-flow timing can target seasonal markets where peak rates compensate for off-season softness.

About AirROI Market Data

AirROI tracks over 20 million properties across 190+ countries and maintains 15+ years of historical performance data, making it one of the deepest Airbnb and STR intelligence platforms available. The analytics pipeline aggregates listing-level data monthly — revenue, occupancy, nightly rates, RevPAR, guest demographics, booking patterns, and competitive supply — so investors and operators can benchmark any market against its own history and against neighboring destinations.

Real estate investors, property managers, financial institutions, hospitality consultants, and academic researchers rely on AirROI data to underwrite acquisitions, optimize pricing, model macro trends, and conduct peer-reviewed research. Data is available through in-depth market reports, the data portal for bulk downloads, the Airbnb API with 22 endpoints, and an Airbnb MCP Server for AI agents.

All metrics reflect trailing twelve-month aggregates from active listings as of 2026-04-08. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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