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

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-05-04

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 8,204 active listings and $1,738/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 34.4% with $1,807/month in average revenue and $258/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 8,204 active short-term rental listings and $1,738/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Vienna, Vienna	8,204	$1,738	$162	46.1%	Low
2	Graz, Styria	944	$882	$104	37.4%	Low
3	Zell am See, Salzburg	484	$2,305	$336	32.3%	High
4	Salzburg, Salzburg	480	$2,823	$209	50.5%	High
5	Innsbruck, Tyrol	390	$2,511	$185	52.6%	Low
6	Klagenfurt, Carinthia	262	$1,049	$132	37.8%	Low
7	Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Salzburg	237	$1,811	$356	28.9%	Moderate
8	Linz, Upper Austria	219	$1,130	$125	42.1%	Low
9	Kaprun, Salzburg	208	$2,283	$328	31.3%	High
10	Schladming, Styria	204	$1,883	$322	30.4%	Low
11	Piesendorf, Salzburg	196	$2,053	$296	33.7%	Moderate
12	Seefeld in Tirol, Tyrol	196	$1,726	$237	37.4%	Low
13	Sölden, Bezirk Imst	174	$2,038	$270	33.9%	Low
14	Neukirchen am Großvenediger, Salzburg	168	$1,829	$356	29.9%	Moderate
15	Kappl, Bezirk Landeck	164	$2,330	$281	37.5%	Low
16	Villach, Carinthia	162	$1,178	$158	34.3%	Low
17	Kitzbühel, Tyrol	162	$2,765	$415	32.7%	Low
18	Sankt Gallenkirch, Vorarlberg	159	$1,717	$268	29.7%	Low
19	Kirchberg in Tirol, Bezirk Kitzbühel	157	$2,844	$418	34.2%	Low
20	Bad Mitterndorf, Styria	146	$1,360	$220	29.2%	Low
21	Bad Kleinkirchheim, Carinthia	145	$1,232	$228	27.5%	Low
22	Dornbirn, Vorarlberg	144	$1,050	$137	34.3%	Low
23	Leutasch, Tyrol	138	$1,508	$218	33.5%	Low
24	Längenfeld, Bezirk Imst	134	$2,205	$263	38.5%	Low
25	Hopfgarten im Brixental, Tyrol	133	$2,214	$389	30.6%	Low
26	Wildschönau, Tyrol	131	$1,990	$274	36.8%	Low
27	Fügen, Bezirk Schwaz	130	$1,957	$280	31.7%	Low
28	Mayrhofen, Bezirk Schwaz	129	$2,153	$307	36.0%	Low
29	Bregenz, Vorarlberg	129	$1,811	$198	40.6%	Low
30	Bad Gastein, Salzburg	123	$1,100	$203	28.5%	High
31	Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck	121	$3,037	$529	35.1%	Low
32	Krems an der Donau, Lower Austria	120	$1,099	$158	34.3%	Low
33	Wald im Pinzgau, Salzburg	119	$1,885	$334	31.5%	Moderate
34	Bad Ischl, Bezirk Gmunden	118	$1,710	$188	39.7%	Low
35	Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg	118	$1,378	$200	32.8%	Moderate
36	Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg, Styria	114	$1,926	$311	28.1%	Low
37	Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg	112	$2,042	$338	33.3%	High
38	Treffen am Ossiacher See, Carinthia	110	$1,171	$189	33.4%	Low
39	Velden am Wörther See, Carinthia	110	$1,182	$219	31.7%	Low
40	Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, Bezirk Gmunden	106	$2,326	$216	43.8%	Low
41	Neustift im Stubaital, Tyrol	105	$1,803	$220	36.9%	Low
42	Gmunden, Upper Austria	103	$1,475	$182	37.2%	Low
43	Maishofen, Salzburg	101	$1,535	$216	33.1%	Moderate
44	Hermagor-Pressegger See, Carinthia	100	$886	$196	26.8%	Low
45	Brixen im Thale, Bezirk Kitzbühel	98	$2,209	$404	32.3%	Low
46	Stadl-Predlitz, Styria	98	$2,417	$351	30.5%	Low
47	Mauterndorf, Salzburg	96	$1,874	$267	31.6%	High
48	Ramsau am Dachstein, Styria	96	$1,258	$222	32.2%	Low
49	Ehrwald, Tyrol	95	$2,440	$274	39.6%	Low
50	Aschau im Zillertal, Bezirk Schwaz	94	$1,841	$231	41.9%	Low
51	Bad Aussee, Styria	93	$1,396	$191	34.7%	Low
52	Finkenberg, Bezirk Schwaz	91	$1,508	$201	36.8%	Low
53	Haus im Ennstal, Styria	90	$2,454	$348	30.9%	Low
54	Bramberg am Wildkogel, Salzburg	89	$2,099	$324	35.5%	Moderate
55	Mühlbach am Hochkönig, Salzburg	86	$3,231	$324	39.7%	High
56	Mittersill, Salzburg	85	$1,516	$249	33.8%	High
57	Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Salzburg	84	$2,069	$262	34.9%	High
58	Murau, Styria	84	$1,912	$295	29.8%	Low
59	See, Bezirk Landeck	82	$1,792	$297	33.6%	Low
60	Dalaas, Vorarlberg	82	$1,788	$259	33.9%	Low
61	Pettneu am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck	79	$2,421	$365	33.1%	Low
62	Rauris, Salzburg	79	$1,368	$242	27.2%	High
63	Lermoos, Tyrol	78	$1,107	$211	32.0%	Low
64	Fieberbrunn, Bezirk Kitzbühel	77	$1,618	$250	32.9%	Low
65	Schwendau, Bezirk Schwaz	77	$1,796	$202	39.9%	Low
66	Alpbach, Bezirk Kufstein	76	$2,562	$360	34.0%	Low
67	Irdning-Donnersbachtal, Styria	75	$2,186	$274	33.5%	Low
68	Hippach, Bezirk Schwaz	74	$2,105	$337	41.7%	Low
69	Mittelberg, Vorarlberg	73	$1,526	$227	36.6%	Low
70	Schruns, Vorarlberg	73	$1,306	$258	28.9%	Low
71	Umhausen, Bezirk Imst	72	$1,891	$226	37.4%	Low
72	Uttendorf, Salzburg	72	$2,535	$235	38.7%	High
73	Ramsau im Zillertal, Bezirk Schwaz	71	$1,950	$227	42.3%	Low
74	Finkenstein am Faaker See, Carinthia	71	$760	$135	37.6%	Low
75	Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See, Carinthia	71	$605	$142	30.7%	Low
76	Bad Hofgastein, Salzburg	71	$1,410	$169	36.5%	High
77	Leogang, Salzburg	70	$2,104	$271	34.1%	Moderate
78	Damüls, Vorarlberg	70	$1,355	$228	27.0%	Low
79	Westendorf, Bezirk Kitzbühel	69	$1,898	$331	30.1%	Low
80	Oetz, Bezirk Imst	68	$1,626	$238	33.7%	Low
81	Viehhofen, Salzburg	68	$1,908	$356	31.4%	Moderate
82	Leoben, Styria	68	$656	$118	28.3%	Low
83	Annaberg-Lungötz, Salzburg	67	$2,553	$339	35.3%	High
84	Sankt Johann im Pongau, Salzburg	66	$2,184	$318	33.1%	Moderate
85	Brand, Vorarlberg	65	$3,407	$513	30.6%	Low
86	Gaschurn, Vorarlberg	64	$1,600	$321	26.6%	Low
87	Hohentauern, Styria	62	$2,057	$275	32.4%	Low
88	Sankt Johann in Tirol, Bezirk Kitzbühel	60	$2,016	$352	36.5%	Low
89	Mariapfarr, Salzburg	59	$1,695	$270	30.0%	Low
90	Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria	58	$570	$76	30.3%	Low
91	Abtenau, Salzburg	58	$1,514	$183	34.9%	Moderate
92	Gosau, Bezirk Gmunden	57	$2,528	$247	41.3%	Low
93	Hollersbach im Pinzgau, Salzburg	57	$2,628	$384	31.6%	Moderate
94	Niedernsill, Salzburg	57	$2,691	$280	35.5%	Moderate
95	Reichenau, Carinthia	56	$1,226	$231	29.1%	Low
96	Altmünster, Bezirk Gmunden	55	$1,682	$198	42.5%	Low
97	Baden, Lower Austria	55	$865	$138	31.6%	Low
98	Feldkirch, Vorarlberg	55	$1,323	$129	42.7%	Low
99	Wolfsberg, Carinthia	54	$1,305	$245	24.7%	Low
100	Hallein, Salzburg	54	$1,462	$180	35.3%	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 $3,407/month at $513 ADR and 30.6% 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	$3,407	65	$513	30.6%	Low
2	Mühlbach am Hochkönig, Salzburg	$3,231	86	$324	39.7%	High
3	Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck	$3,037	121	$529	35.1%	Low
4	Kirchberg in Tirol, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$2,844	157	$418	34.2%	Low
5	Salzburg, Salzburg	$2,823	480	$209	50.5%	High
6	Kitzbühel, Tyrol	$2,765	162	$415	32.7%	Low
7	Niedernsill, Salzburg	$2,691	57	$280	35.5%	Moderate
8	Hollersbach im Pinzgau, Salzburg	$2,628	57	$384	31.6%	Moderate
9	Alpbach, Bezirk Kufstein	$2,562	76	$360	34.0%	Low
10	Annaberg-Lungötz, Salzburg	$2,553	67	$339	35.3%	High
11	Uttendorf, Salzburg	$2,535	72	$235	38.7%	High
12	Gosau, Bezirk Gmunden	$2,528	57	$247	41.3%	Low
13	Innsbruck, Tyrol	$2,511	390	$185	52.6%	Low
14	Haus im Ennstal, Styria	$2,454	90	$348	30.9%	Low
15	Ehrwald, Tyrol	$2,440	95	$274	39.6%	Low
16	Pettneu am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck	$2,421	79	$365	33.1%	Low
17	Stadl-Predlitz, Styria	$2,417	98	$351	30.5%	Low
18	Kappl, Bezirk Landeck	$2,330	164	$281	37.5%	Low
19	Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, Bezirk Gmunden	$2,326	106	$216	43.8%	Low
20	Zell am See, Salzburg	$2,305	484	$336	32.3%	High
21	Kaprun, Salzburg	$2,283	208	$328	31.3%	High
22	Hopfgarten im Brixental, Tyrol	$2,214	133	$389	30.6%	Low
23	Brixen im Thale, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$2,209	98	$404	32.3%	Low
24	Längenfeld, Bezirk Imst	$2,205	134	$263	38.5%	Low
25	Irdning-Donnersbachtal, Styria	$2,186	75	$274	33.5%	Low
26	Sankt Johann im Pongau, Salzburg	$2,184	66	$318	33.1%	Moderate
27	Mayrhofen, Bezirk Schwaz	$2,153	129	$307	36.0%	Low
28	Hippach, Bezirk Schwaz	$2,105	74	$337	41.7%	Low
29	Leogang, Salzburg	$2,104	70	$271	34.1%	Moderate
30	Bramberg am Wildkogel, Salzburg	$2,099	89	$324	35.5%	Moderate
31	Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Salzburg	$2,069	84	$262	34.9%	High
32	Hohentauern, Styria	$2,057	62	$275	32.4%	Low
33	Piesendorf, Salzburg	$2,053	196	$296	33.7%	Moderate
34	Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg	$2,042	112	$338	33.3%	High
35	Sölden, Bezirk Imst	$2,038	174	$270	33.9%	Low
36	Sankt Johann in Tirol, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$2,016	60	$352	36.5%	Low
37	Wildschönau, Tyrol	$1,990	131	$274	36.8%	Low
38	Fügen, Bezirk Schwaz	$1,957	130	$280	31.7%	Low
39	Ramsau im Zillertal, Bezirk Schwaz	$1,950	71	$227	42.3%	Low
40	Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg, Styria	$1,926	114	$311	28.1%	Low
41	Murau, Styria	$1,912	84	$295	29.8%	Low
42	Viehhofen, Salzburg	$1,908	68	$356	31.4%	Moderate
43	Westendorf, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$1,898	69	$331	30.1%	Low
44	Umhausen, Bezirk Imst	$1,891	72	$226	37.4%	Low
45	Wald im Pinzgau, Salzburg	$1,885	119	$334	31.5%	Moderate
46	Schladming, Styria	$1,883	204	$322	30.4%	Low
47	Mauterndorf, Salzburg	$1,874	96	$267	31.6%	High
48	Aschau im Zillertal, Bezirk Schwaz	$1,841	94	$231	41.9%	Low
49	Neukirchen am Großvenediger, Salzburg	$1,829	168	$356	29.9%	Moderate
50	Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Salzburg	$1,811	237	$356	28.9%	Moderate
51	Bregenz, Vorarlberg	$1,811	129	$198	40.6%	Low
52	Neustift im Stubaital, Tyrol	$1,803	105	$220	36.9%	Low
53	Schwendau, Bezirk Schwaz	$1,796	77	$202	39.9%	Low
54	See, Bezirk Landeck	$1,792	82	$297	33.6%	Low
55	Dalaas, Vorarlberg	$1,788	82	$259	33.9%	Low
56	Vienna, Vienna	$1,738	8,204	$162	46.1%	Low
57	Seefeld in Tirol, Tyrol	$1,726	196	$237	37.4%	Low
58	Sankt Gallenkirch, Vorarlberg	$1,717	159	$268	29.7%	Low
59	Bad Ischl, Bezirk Gmunden	$1,710	118	$188	39.7%	Low
60	Mariapfarr, Salzburg	$1,695	59	$270	30.0%	Low
61	Altmünster, Bezirk Gmunden	$1,682	55	$198	42.5%	Low
62	Oetz, Bezirk Imst	$1,626	68	$238	33.7%	Low
63	Fieberbrunn, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$1,618	77	$250	32.9%	Low
64	Gaschurn, Vorarlberg	$1,600	64	$321	26.6%	Low
65	Maishofen, Salzburg	$1,535	101	$216	33.1%	Moderate
66	Mittelberg, Vorarlberg	$1,526	73	$227	36.6%	Low
67	Mittersill, Salzburg	$1,516	85	$249	33.8%	High
68	Abtenau, Salzburg	$1,514	58	$183	34.9%	Moderate
69	Leutasch, Tyrol	$1,508	138	$218	33.5%	Low
70	Finkenberg, Bezirk Schwaz	$1,508	91	$201	36.8%	Low
71	Gmunden, Upper Austria	$1,475	103	$182	37.2%	Low
72	Hallein, Salzburg	$1,462	54	$180	35.3%	High
73	Bad Hofgastein, Salzburg	$1,410	71	$169	36.5%	High
74	Bad Aussee, Styria	$1,396	93	$191	34.7%	Low
75	Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg	$1,378	118	$200	32.8%	Moderate
76	Rauris, Salzburg	$1,368	79	$242	27.2%	High
77	Bad Mitterndorf, Styria	$1,360	146	$220	29.2%	Low
78	Damüls, Vorarlberg	$1,355	70	$228	27.0%	Low
79	Feldkirch, Vorarlberg	$1,323	55	$129	42.7%	Low
80	Schruns, Vorarlberg	$1,306	73	$258	28.9%	Low
81	Wolfsberg, Carinthia	$1,305	54	$245	24.7%	Low
82	Ramsau am Dachstein, Styria	$1,258	96	$222	32.2%	Low
83	Bad Kleinkirchheim, Carinthia	$1,232	145	$228	27.5%	Low
84	Reichenau, Carinthia	$1,226	56	$231	29.1%	Low
85	Velden am Wörther See, Carinthia	$1,182	110	$219	31.7%	Low
86	Villach, Carinthia	$1,178	162	$158	34.3%	Low
87	Treffen am Ossiacher See, Carinthia	$1,171	110	$189	33.4%	Low
88	Linz, Upper Austria	$1,130	219	$125	42.1%	Low
89	Lermoos, Tyrol	$1,107	78	$211	32.0%	Low
90	Bad Gastein, Salzburg	$1,100	123	$203	28.5%	High
91	Krems an der Donau, Lower Austria	$1,099	120	$158	34.3%	Low
92	Dornbirn, Vorarlberg	$1,050	144	$137	34.3%	Low
93	Klagenfurt, Carinthia	$1,049	262	$132	37.8%	Low
94	Hermagor-Pressegger See, Carinthia	$886	100	$196	26.8%	Low
95	Graz, Styria	$882	944	$104	37.4%	Low
96	Baden, Lower Austria	$865	55	$138	31.6%	Low
97	Finkenstein am Faaker See, Carinthia	$760	71	$135	37.6%	Low
98	Leoben, Styria	$656	68	$118	28.3%	Low
99	Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See, Carinthia	$605	71	$142	30.7%	Low
100	Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria	$570	58	$76	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 $529/night, generating $3,037/month at 35.1% 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	$529	121	$3,037	35.1%	Low
2	Brand, Vorarlberg	$513	65	$3,407	30.6%	Low
3	Kirchberg in Tirol, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$418	157	$2,844	34.2%	Low
4	Kitzbühel, Tyrol	$415	162	$2,765	32.7%	Low
5	Brixen im Thale, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$404	98	$2,209	32.3%	Low
6	Hopfgarten im Brixental, Tyrol	$389	133	$2,214	30.6%	Low
7	Hollersbach im Pinzgau, Salzburg	$384	57	$2,628	31.6%	Moderate
8	Pettneu am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck	$365	79	$2,421	33.1%	Low
9	Alpbach, Bezirk Kufstein	$360	76	$2,562	34.0%	Low
10	Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Salzburg	$356	237	$1,811	28.9%	Moderate
11	Viehhofen, Salzburg	$356	68	$1,908	31.4%	Moderate
12	Neukirchen am Großvenediger, Salzburg	$356	168	$1,829	29.9%	Moderate
13	Sankt Johann in Tirol, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$352	60	$2,016	36.5%	Low
14	Stadl-Predlitz, Styria	$351	98	$2,417	30.5%	Low
15	Haus im Ennstal, Styria	$348	90	$2,454	30.9%	Low
16	Annaberg-Lungötz, Salzburg	$339	67	$2,553	35.3%	High
17	Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg	$338	112	$2,042	33.3%	High
18	Hippach, Bezirk Schwaz	$337	74	$2,105	41.7%	Low
19	Zell am See, Salzburg	$336	484	$2,305	32.3%	High
20	Wald im Pinzgau, Salzburg	$334	119	$1,885	31.5%	Moderate
21	Westendorf, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$331	69	$1,898	30.1%	Low
22	Kaprun, Salzburg	$328	208	$2,283	31.3%	High
23	Bramberg am Wildkogel, Salzburg	$324	89	$2,099	35.5%	Moderate
24	Mühlbach am Hochkönig, Salzburg	$324	86	$3,231	39.7%	High
25	Schladming, Styria	$322	204	$1,883	30.4%	Low
26	Gaschurn, Vorarlberg	$321	64	$1,600	26.6%	Low
27	Sankt Johann im Pongau, Salzburg	$318	66	$2,184	33.1%	Moderate
28	Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg, Styria	$311	114	$1,926	28.1%	Low
29	Mayrhofen, Bezirk Schwaz	$307	129	$2,153	36.0%	Low
30	See, Bezirk Landeck	$297	82	$1,792	33.6%	Low
31	Piesendorf, Salzburg	$296	196	$2,053	33.7%	Moderate
32	Murau, Styria	$295	84	$1,912	29.8%	Low
33	Kappl, Bezirk Landeck	$281	164	$2,330	37.5%	Low
34	Fügen, Bezirk Schwaz	$280	130	$1,957	31.7%	Low
35	Niedernsill, Salzburg	$280	57	$2,691	35.5%	Moderate
36	Hohentauern, Styria	$275	62	$2,057	32.4%	Low
37	Wildschönau, Tyrol	$274	131	$1,990	36.8%	Low
38	Ehrwald, Tyrol	$274	95	$2,440	39.6%	Low
39	Irdning-Donnersbachtal, Styria	$274	75	$2,186	33.5%	Low
40	Leogang, Salzburg	$271	70	$2,104	34.1%	Moderate
41	Sölden, Bezirk Imst	$270	174	$2,038	33.9%	Low
42	Mariapfarr, Salzburg	$270	59	$1,695	30.0%	Low
43	Sankt Gallenkirch, Vorarlberg	$268	159	$1,717	29.7%	Low
44	Mauterndorf, Salzburg	$267	96	$1,874	31.6%	High
45	Längenfeld, Bezirk Imst	$263	134	$2,205	38.5%	Low
46	Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Salzburg	$262	84	$2,069	34.9%	High
47	Dalaas, Vorarlberg	$259	82	$1,788	33.9%	Low
48	Schruns, Vorarlberg	$258	73	$1,306	28.9%	Low
49	Fieberbrunn, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$250	77	$1,618	32.9%	Low
50	Mittersill, Salzburg	$249	85	$1,516	33.8%	High
51	Gosau, Bezirk Gmunden	$247	57	$2,528	41.3%	Low
52	Wolfsberg, Carinthia	$245	54	$1,305	24.7%	Low
53	Rauris, Salzburg	$242	79	$1,368	27.2%	High
54	Oetz, Bezirk Imst	$238	68	$1,626	33.7%	Low
55	Seefeld in Tirol, Tyrol	$237	196	$1,726	37.4%	Low
56	Uttendorf, Salzburg	$235	72	$2,535	38.7%	High
57	Aschau im Zillertal, Bezirk Schwaz	$231	94	$1,841	41.9%	Low
58	Reichenau, Carinthia	$231	56	$1,226	29.1%	Low
59	Bad Kleinkirchheim, Carinthia	$228	145	$1,232	27.5%	Low
60	Damüls, Vorarlberg	$228	70	$1,355	27.0%	Low
61	Mittelberg, Vorarlberg	$227	73	$1,526	36.6%	Low
62	Ramsau im Zillertal, Bezirk Schwaz	$227	71	$1,950	42.3%	Low
63	Umhausen, Bezirk Imst	$226	72	$1,891	37.4%	Low
64	Ramsau am Dachstein, Styria	$222	96	$1,258	32.2%	Low
65	Neustift im Stubaital, Tyrol	$220	105	$1,803	36.9%	Low
66	Bad Mitterndorf, Styria	$220	146	$1,360	29.2%	Low
67	Velden am Wörther See, Carinthia	$219	110	$1,182	31.7%	Low
68	Leutasch, Tyrol	$218	138	$1,508	33.5%	Low
69	Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, Bezirk Gmunden	$216	106	$2,326	43.8%	Low
70	Maishofen, Salzburg	$216	101	$1,535	33.1%	Moderate
71	Lermoos, Tyrol	$211	78	$1,107	32.0%	Low
72	Salzburg, Salzburg	$209	480	$2,823	50.5%	High
73	Bad Gastein, Salzburg	$203	123	$1,100	28.5%	High
74	Schwendau, Bezirk Schwaz	$202	77	$1,796	39.9%	Low
75	Finkenberg, Bezirk Schwaz	$201	91	$1,508	36.8%	Low
76	Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg	$200	118	$1,378	32.8%	Moderate
77	Bregenz, Vorarlberg	$198	129	$1,811	40.6%	Low
78	Altmünster, Bezirk Gmunden	$198	55	$1,682	42.5%	Low
79	Hermagor-Pressegger See, Carinthia	$196	100	$886	26.8%	Low
80	Bad Aussee, Styria	$191	93	$1,396	34.7%	Low
81	Treffen am Ossiacher See, Carinthia	$189	110	$1,171	33.4%	Low
82	Bad Ischl, Bezirk Gmunden	$188	118	$1,710	39.7%	Low
83	Innsbruck, Tyrol	$185	390	$2,511	52.6%	Low
84	Abtenau, Salzburg	$183	58	$1,514	34.9%	Moderate
85	Gmunden, Upper Austria	$182	103	$1,475	37.2%	Low
86	Hallein, Salzburg	$180	54	$1,462	35.3%	High
87	Bad Hofgastein, Salzburg	$169	71	$1,410	36.5%	High
88	Vienna, Vienna	$162	8,204	$1,738	46.1%	Low
89	Krems an der Donau, Lower Austria	$158	120	$1,099	34.3%	Low
90	Villach, Carinthia	$158	162	$1,178	34.3%	Low
91	Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See, Carinthia	$142	71	$605	30.7%	Low
92	Baden, Lower Austria	$138	55	$865	31.6%	Low
93	Dornbirn, Vorarlberg	$137	144	$1,050	34.3%	Low
94	Finkenstein am Faaker See, Carinthia	$135	71	$760	37.6%	Low
95	Klagenfurt, Carinthia	$132	262	$1,049	37.8%	Low
96	Feldkirch, Vorarlberg	$129	55	$1,323	42.7%	Low
97	Linz, Upper Austria	$125	219	$1,130	42.1%	Low
98	Leoben, Styria	$118	68	$656	28.3%	Low
99	Graz, Styria	$104	944	$882	37.4%	Low
100	Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria	$76	58	$570	30.3%	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 52.6% occupancy, $2,511/month revenue, and 390 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	52.6%	390	$2,511	$185	Low
2	Salzburg, Salzburg	50.5%	480	$2,823	$209	High
3	Vienna, Vienna	46.1%	8,204	$1,738	$162	Low
4	Graz, Styria	37.4%	944	$882	$104	Low
5	Zell am See, Salzburg	32.3%	484	$2,305	$336	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 14 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 8,204 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 $3,407. 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 52.6%. 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 $529 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 $3,407 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 14 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 94 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 2026-05-04. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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