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

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-08-08

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 9,216 active listings and $1,627/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 33.1% with $1,754/month in average revenue and $270/night ADR. 74 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 9,216 active short-term rental listings and $1,627/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Vienna, Vienna	9,216	$1,627	$167	43.9%	Low
2	Graz, Styria	1,141	$783	$109	34.7%	Low
3	Salzburg, Salzburg	540	$2,539	$208	46.9%	High
4	Zell am See, Salzburg	513	$2,130	$341	31.1%	High
5	Innsbruck, Tyrol	423	$2,319	$198	48.6%	Low
6	Linz, Upper Austria	259	$933	$128	38.8%	Low
7	Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Salzburg	250	$1,802	$372	30.1%	Moderate
8	Klagenfurt, Carinthia	248	$1,026	$139	34.7%	Low
9	Kaprun, Salzburg	232	$2,107	$334	30.4%	High
10	Schladming, Styria	230	$2,034	$336	30.9%	Low
11	Villach, Carinthia	211	$1,036	$176	30.9%	Low
12	Seefeld in Tirol, Tyrol	201	$1,647	$248	36.6%	Low
13	Sölden, Bezirk Imst	197	$1,989	$293	32.8%	Low
14	Kappl, Bezirk Landeck	190	$2,269	$298	36.5%	Low
15	Piesendorf, Salzburg	187	$1,918	$312	32.7%	Moderate
16	Neukirchen am Großvenediger, Salzburg	178	$1,756	$364	28.7%	Moderate
17	Sankt Gallenkirch, Vorarlberg	173	$1,718	$275	30.0%	Low
18	Dornbirn, Vorarlberg	172	$917	$144	31.9%	Low
19	Kitzbühel, Tyrol	162	$2,824	$435	33.5%	Low
20	Kirchberg in Tirol, Tyrol	157	$2,806	$435	32.9%	Low
21	Bregenz, Vorarlberg	157	$1,465	$202	35.3%	Low
22	Leutasch, Tyrol	155	$1,421	$233	31.5%	Low
23	Mayrhofen, Bezirk Schwaz	154	$2,210	$311	37.5%	Low
24	Bad Ischl, Bezirk Gmunden	153	$1,359	$184	34.6%	Low
25	Bad Mitterndorf, Styria	153	$1,266	$219	27.8%	Low
26	Bad Kleinkirchheim, Carinthia	151	$1,114	$224	26.0%	Low
27	Bad Gastein, Salzburg	142	$1,032	$211	29.0%	High
28	Fügen, Bezirk Schwaz	139	$1,841	$283	32.0%	Low
29	Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg	138	$1,159	$197	30.8%	Moderate
30	Hopfgarten im Brixental, Tyrol	136	$2,219	$416	29.0%	Low
31	Velden am Wörther See, Carinthia	135	$930	$216	27.5%	Low
32	Längenfeld, Bezirk Imst	133	$2,199	$268	37.9%	Low
33	Krems an der Donau, Lower Austria	132	$998	$164	32.9%	Low
34	Gmunden, Upper Austria	128	$1,167	$183	32.1%	Low
35	Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck	124	$3,355	$555	39.2%	Low
36	Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, Bezirk Gmunden	123	$1,973	$222	39.2%	Low
37	Wildschönau, Tyrol	121	$1,946	$256	36.7%	Low
38	Wald im Pinzgau, Salzburg	119	$1,940	$344	30.5%	Moderate
39	Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg, Styria	119	$1,855	$322	27.1%	Low
40	Murau, Styria	118	$1,634	$292	28.8%	Low
41	Ehrwald, Tyrol	115	$2,175	$269	37.2%	Low
42	Treffen am Ossiacher See, Carinthia	114	$940	$193	30.7%	Low
43	Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg	114	$1,967	$340	32.0%	High
44	Ramsau am Dachstein, Styria	112	$1,319	$273	31.3%	Low
45	Brixen im Thale, Bezirk Kitzbühel	111	$2,462	$433	33.4%	Low
46	Bad Aussee, Styria	109	$1,262	$204	31.7%	Low
47	Neustift im Stubaital, Tyrol	108	$1,813	$236	35.2%	Low
48	Maishofen, Salzburg	105	$1,373	$225	30.3%	Moderate
49	Mauterndorf, Salzburg	104	$1,768	$276	30.8%	High
50	Aschau im Zillertal, Bezirk Schwaz	103	$1,659	$235	39.1%	Low
51	Hermagor-Pressegger See, Carinthia	103	$882	$201	28.4%	Low
52	Finkenberg, Bezirk Schwaz	100	$1,438	$216	34.2%	Low
53	Mühlbach am Hochkönig, Salzburg	99	$3,001	$330	38.1%	High
54	Stadl-Predlitz, Styria	99	$2,498	$362	30.3%	Low
55	Mittersill, Salzburg	98	$1,499	$272	32.3%	High
56	Fieberbrunn, Bezirk Kitzbühel	95	$1,728	$306	32.2%	Low
57	Bramberg am Wildkogel, Salzburg	90	$2,001	$342	33.8%	Moderate
58	Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Salzburg	90	$1,808	$265	32.3%	High
59	Oetz, Bezirk Imst	89	$1,533	$298	31.4%	Low
60	See, Bezirk Landeck	89	$1,747	$299	36.0%	Low
61	Haus im Ennstal, Styria	89	$2,375	$355	29.9%	Low
62	Dalaas, Vorarlberg	88	$1,692	$264	32.9%	Low
63	Schruns, Vorarlberg	88	$1,323	$274	29.4%	Low
64	Rauris, Salzburg	86	$1,378	$253	27.4%	High
65	Sankt Johann in Tirol, Bezirk Kitzbühel	84	$1,626	$278	34.7%	Low
66	Bad Hofgastein, Salzburg	84	$1,345	$209	34.6%	High
67	Pettneu am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck	81	$2,619	$377	35.7%	Low
68	Mittelberg, Vorarlberg	80	$1,539	$236	36.7%	Low
69	Annaberg-Lungötz, Salzburg	79	$2,146	$320	32.4%	High
70	Lermoos, Tyrol	79	$1,490	$244	34.0%	Low
71	Umhausen, Bezirk Imst	78	$1,848	$239	34.9%	Low
72	Hippach, Bezirk Schwaz	78	$2,014	$338	39.6%	Low
73	Schwendau, Bezirk Schwaz	78	$1,721	$203	37.9%	Low
74	Westendorf, Bezirk Kitzbühel	77	$1,824	$373	29.0%	Low
75	Alpbach, Bezirk Kufstein	77	$2,546	$376	33.4%	Low
76	Irdning-Donnersbachtal, Styria	75	$2,259	$289	31.5%	Low
77	Damüls, Vorarlberg	75	$1,238	$230	27.4%	Low
78	Ramsau im Zillertal, Bezirk Schwaz	74	$1,953	$237	38.6%	Low
79	Finkenstein am Faaker See, Carinthia	74	$655	$145	31.8%	Low
80	Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See, Carinthia	74	$560	$147	28.0%	Low
81	Sankt Johann im Pongau, Salzburg	74	$2,027	$307	32.5%	Moderate
82	Leogang, Salzburg	73	$1,908	$297	32.8%	Moderate
83	Uttendorf, Salzburg	73	$2,408	$240	36.9%	High
84	Altmünster, Bezirk Gmunden	72	$1,289	$199	35.2%	Low
85	Hohentauern, Styria	72	$2,062	$285	32.5%	Low
86	Brand, Vorarlberg	72	$2,933	$495	29.6%	Low
87	Scharnitz, Tyrol	71	$2,896	$324	37.5%	Low
88	Viehhofen, Salzburg	69	$2,143	$412	32.3%	Moderate
89	Leoben, Styria	69	$573	$141	27.7%	Low
90	Obertraun, Bezirk Gmunden	67	$1,918	$217	34.7%	Low
91	Gaschurn, Vorarlberg	67	$1,860	$331	28.6%	Low
92	Hollersbach im Pinzgau, Salzburg	66	$2,308	$372	29.0%	Moderate
93	Mariapfarr, Salzburg	66	$1,564	$281	28.8%	Low
94	Sautens, Bezirk Imst	65	$1,743	$230	37.0%	Low
95	Baden, Lower Austria	65	$812	$144	31.1%	Low
96	Niedernsill, Salzburg	65	$2,257	$299	31.7%	High
97	Gosau, Bezirk Gmunden	63	$2,209	$249	36.7%	Low
98	Reichenau, Carinthia	60	$1,071	$235	27.8%	Low
99	Abtenau, Salzburg	60	$1,436	$185	33.5%	Moderate
100	Ellmau, Bezirk Kufstein	59	$1,691	$218	35.0%	Low

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. Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck leads with $3,355/month at $555 ADR and 39.2% 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	Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck	$3,355	124	$555	39.2%	Low
2	Mühlbach am Hochkönig, Salzburg	$3,001	99	$330	38.1%	High
3	Brand, Vorarlberg	$2,933	72	$495	29.6%	Low
4	Scharnitz, Tyrol	$2,896	71	$324	37.5%	Low
5	Kitzbühel, Tyrol	$2,824	162	$435	33.5%	Low
6	Kirchberg in Tirol, Tyrol	$2,806	157	$435	32.9%	Low
7	Pettneu am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck	$2,619	81	$377	35.7%	Low
8	Alpbach, Bezirk Kufstein	$2,546	77	$376	33.4%	Low
9	Salzburg, Salzburg	$2,539	540	$208	46.9%	High
10	Stadl-Predlitz, Styria	$2,498	99	$362	30.3%	Low
11	Brixen im Thale, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$2,462	111	$433	33.4%	Low
12	Uttendorf, Salzburg	$2,408	73	$240	36.9%	High
13	Haus im Ennstal, Styria	$2,375	89	$355	29.9%	Low
14	Innsbruck, Tyrol	$2,319	423	$198	48.6%	Low
15	Hollersbach im Pinzgau, Salzburg	$2,308	66	$372	29.0%	Moderate
16	Kappl, Bezirk Landeck	$2,269	190	$298	36.5%	Low
17	Irdning-Donnersbachtal, Styria	$2,259	75	$289	31.5%	Low
18	Niedernsill, Salzburg	$2,257	65	$299	31.7%	High
19	Hopfgarten im Brixental, Tyrol	$2,219	136	$416	29.0%	Low
20	Mayrhofen, Bezirk Schwaz	$2,210	154	$311	37.5%	Low
21	Gosau, Bezirk Gmunden	$2,209	63	$249	36.7%	Low
22	Längenfeld, Bezirk Imst	$2,199	133	$268	37.9%	Low
23	Ehrwald, Tyrol	$2,175	115	$269	37.2%	Low
24	Annaberg-Lungötz, Salzburg	$2,146	79	$320	32.4%	High
25	Viehhofen, Salzburg	$2,143	69	$412	32.3%	Moderate
26	Zell am See, Salzburg	$2,130	513	$341	31.1%	High
27	Kaprun, Salzburg	$2,107	232	$334	30.4%	High
28	Hohentauern, Styria	$2,062	72	$285	32.5%	Low
29	Schladming, Styria	$2,034	230	$336	30.9%	Low
30	Sankt Johann im Pongau, Salzburg	$2,027	74	$307	32.5%	Moderate
31	Hippach, Bezirk Schwaz	$2,014	78	$338	39.6%	Low
32	Bramberg am Wildkogel, Salzburg	$2,001	90	$342	33.8%	Moderate
33	Sölden, Bezirk Imst	$1,989	197	$293	32.8%	Low
34	Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, Bezirk Gmunden	$1,973	123	$222	39.2%	Low
35	Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg	$1,967	114	$340	32.0%	High
36	Ramsau im Zillertal, Bezirk Schwaz	$1,953	74	$237	38.6%	Low
37	Wildschönau, Tyrol	$1,946	121	$256	36.7%	Low
38	Wald im Pinzgau, Salzburg	$1,940	119	$344	30.5%	Moderate
39	Piesendorf, Salzburg	$1,918	187	$312	32.7%	Moderate
40	Obertraun, Bezirk Gmunden	$1,918	67	$217	34.7%	Low
41	Leogang, Salzburg	$1,908	73	$297	32.8%	Moderate
42	Gaschurn, Vorarlberg	$1,860	67	$331	28.6%	Low
43	Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg, Styria	$1,855	119	$322	27.1%	Low
44	Umhausen, Bezirk Imst	$1,848	78	$239	34.9%	Low
45	Fügen, Bezirk Schwaz	$1,841	139	$283	32.0%	Low
46	Westendorf, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$1,824	77	$373	29.0%	Low
47	Neustift im Stubaital, Tyrol	$1,813	108	$236	35.2%	Low
48	Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Salzburg	$1,808	90	$265	32.3%	High
49	Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Salzburg	$1,802	250	$372	30.1%	Moderate
50	Mauterndorf, Salzburg	$1,768	104	$276	30.8%	High
51	Neukirchen am Großvenediger, Salzburg	$1,756	178	$364	28.7%	Moderate
52	See, Bezirk Landeck	$1,747	89	$299	36.0%	Low
53	Sautens, Bezirk Imst	$1,743	65	$230	37.0%	Low
54	Fieberbrunn, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$1,728	95	$306	32.2%	Low
55	Schwendau, Bezirk Schwaz	$1,721	78	$203	37.9%	Low
56	Sankt Gallenkirch, Vorarlberg	$1,718	173	$275	30.0%	Low
57	Dalaas, Vorarlberg	$1,692	88	$264	32.9%	Low
58	Ellmau, Bezirk Kufstein	$1,691	59	$218	35.0%	Low
59	Aschau im Zillertal, Bezirk Schwaz	$1,659	103	$235	39.1%	Low
60	Seefeld in Tirol, Tyrol	$1,647	201	$248	36.6%	Low
61	Murau, Styria	$1,634	118	$292	28.8%	Low
62	Vienna, Vienna	$1,627	9,216	$167	43.9%	Low
63	Sankt Johann in Tirol, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$1,626	84	$278	34.7%	Low
64	Mariapfarr, Salzburg	$1,564	66	$281	28.8%	Low
65	Mittelberg, Vorarlberg	$1,539	80	$236	36.7%	Low
66	Oetz, Bezirk Imst	$1,533	89	$298	31.4%	Low
67	Mittersill, Salzburg	$1,499	98	$272	32.3%	High
68	Lermoos, Tyrol	$1,490	79	$244	34.0%	Low
69	Bregenz, Vorarlberg	$1,465	157	$202	35.3%	Low
70	Finkenberg, Bezirk Schwaz	$1,438	100	$216	34.2%	Low
71	Abtenau, Salzburg	$1,436	60	$185	33.5%	Moderate
72	Leutasch, Tyrol	$1,421	155	$233	31.5%	Low
73	Rauris, Salzburg	$1,378	86	$253	27.4%	High
74	Maishofen, Salzburg	$1,373	105	$225	30.3%	Moderate
75	Bad Ischl, Bezirk Gmunden	$1,359	153	$184	34.6%	Low
76	Bad Hofgastein, Salzburg	$1,345	84	$209	34.6%	High
77	Schruns, Vorarlberg	$1,323	88	$274	29.4%	Low
78	Ramsau am Dachstein, Styria	$1,319	112	$273	31.3%	Low
79	Altmünster, Bezirk Gmunden	$1,289	72	$199	35.2%	Low
80	Bad Mitterndorf, Styria	$1,266	153	$219	27.8%	Low
81	Bad Aussee, Styria	$1,262	109	$204	31.7%	Low
82	Damüls, Vorarlberg	$1,238	75	$230	27.4%	Low
83	Gmunden, Upper Austria	$1,167	128	$183	32.1%	Low
84	Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg	$1,159	138	$197	30.8%	Moderate
85	Bad Kleinkirchheim, Carinthia	$1,114	151	$224	26.0%	Low
86	Reichenau, Carinthia	$1,071	60	$235	27.8%	Low
87	Villach, Carinthia	$1,036	211	$176	30.9%	Low
88	Bad Gastein, Salzburg	$1,032	142	$211	29.0%	High
89	Klagenfurt, Carinthia	$1,026	248	$139	34.7%	Low
90	Krems an der Donau, Lower Austria	$998	132	$164	32.9%	Low
91	Treffen am Ossiacher See, Carinthia	$940	114	$193	30.7%	Low
92	Linz, Upper Austria	$933	259	$128	38.8%	Low
93	Velden am Wörther See, Carinthia	$930	135	$216	27.5%	Low
94	Dornbirn, Vorarlberg	$917	172	$144	31.9%	Low
95	Hermagor-Pressegger See, Carinthia	$882	103	$201	28.4%	Low
96	Baden, Lower Austria	$812	65	$144	31.1%	Low
97	Graz, Styria	$783	1,141	$109	34.7%	Low
98	Finkenstein am Faaker See, Carinthia	$655	74	$145	31.8%	Low
99	Leoben, Styria	$573	69	$141	27.7%	Low
100	Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See, Carinthia	$560	74	$147	28.0%	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 $555/night, generating $3,355/month at 39.2% 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	$555	124	$3,355	39.2%	Low
2	Brand, Vorarlberg	$495	72	$2,933	29.6%	Low
3	Kirchberg in Tirol, Tyrol	$435	157	$2,806	32.9%	Low
4	Kitzbühel, Tyrol	$435	162	$2,824	33.5%	Low
5	Brixen im Thale, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$433	111	$2,462	33.4%	Low
6	Hopfgarten im Brixental, Tyrol	$416	136	$2,219	29.0%	Low
7	Viehhofen, Salzburg	$412	69	$2,143	32.3%	Moderate
8	Pettneu am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck	$377	81	$2,619	35.7%	Low
9	Alpbach, Bezirk Kufstein	$376	77	$2,546	33.4%	Low
10	Westendorf, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$373	77	$1,824	29.0%	Low
11	Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Salzburg	$372	250	$1,802	30.1%	Moderate
12	Hollersbach im Pinzgau, Salzburg	$372	66	$2,308	29.0%	Moderate
13	Neukirchen am Großvenediger, Salzburg	$364	178	$1,756	28.7%	Moderate
14	Stadl-Predlitz, Styria	$362	99	$2,498	30.3%	Low
15	Haus im Ennstal, Styria	$355	89	$2,375	29.9%	Low
16	Wald im Pinzgau, Salzburg	$344	119	$1,940	30.5%	Moderate
17	Bramberg am Wildkogel, Salzburg	$342	90	$2,001	33.8%	Moderate
18	Zell am See, Salzburg	$341	513	$2,130	31.1%	High
19	Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg	$340	114	$1,967	32.0%	High
20	Hippach, Bezirk Schwaz	$338	78	$2,014	39.6%	Low
21	Schladming, Styria	$336	230	$2,034	30.9%	Low
22	Kaprun, Salzburg	$334	232	$2,107	30.4%	High
23	Gaschurn, Vorarlberg	$331	67	$1,860	28.6%	Low
24	Mühlbach am Hochkönig, Salzburg	$330	99	$3,001	38.1%	High
25	Scharnitz, Tyrol	$324	71	$2,896	37.5%	Low
26	Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg, Styria	$322	119	$1,855	27.1%	Low
27	Annaberg-Lungötz, Salzburg	$320	79	$2,146	32.4%	High
28	Piesendorf, Salzburg	$312	187	$1,918	32.7%	Moderate
29	Mayrhofen, Bezirk Schwaz	$311	154	$2,210	37.5%	Low
30	Sankt Johann im Pongau, Salzburg	$307	74	$2,027	32.5%	Moderate
31	Fieberbrunn, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$306	95	$1,728	32.2%	Low
32	Niedernsill, Salzburg	$299	65	$2,257	31.7%	High
33	See, Bezirk Landeck	$299	89	$1,747	36.0%	Low
34	Oetz, Bezirk Imst	$298	89	$1,533	31.4%	Low
35	Kappl, Bezirk Landeck	$298	190	$2,269	36.5%	Low
36	Leogang, Salzburg	$297	73	$1,908	32.8%	Moderate
37	Sölden, Bezirk Imst	$293	197	$1,989	32.8%	Low
38	Murau, Styria	$292	118	$1,634	28.8%	Low
39	Irdning-Donnersbachtal, Styria	$289	75	$2,259	31.5%	Low
40	Hohentauern, Styria	$285	72	$2,062	32.5%	Low
41	Fügen, Bezirk Schwaz	$283	139	$1,841	32.0%	Low
42	Mariapfarr, Salzburg	$281	66	$1,564	28.8%	Low
43	Sankt Johann in Tirol, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$278	84	$1,626	34.7%	Low
44	Mauterndorf, Salzburg	$276	104	$1,768	30.8%	High
45	Sankt Gallenkirch, Vorarlberg	$275	173	$1,718	30.0%	Low
46	Schruns, Vorarlberg	$274	88	$1,323	29.4%	Low
47	Ramsau am Dachstein, Styria	$273	112	$1,319	31.3%	Low
48	Mittersill, Salzburg	$272	98	$1,499	32.3%	High
49	Ehrwald, Tyrol	$269	115	$2,175	37.2%	Low
50	Längenfeld, Bezirk Imst	$268	133	$2,199	37.9%	Low
51	Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Salzburg	$265	90	$1,808	32.3%	High
52	Dalaas, Vorarlberg	$264	88	$1,692	32.9%	Low
53	Wildschönau, Tyrol	$256	121	$1,946	36.7%	Low
54	Rauris, Salzburg	$253	86	$1,378	27.4%	High
55	Gosau, Bezirk Gmunden	$249	63	$2,209	36.7%	Low
56	Seefeld in Tirol, Tyrol	$248	201	$1,647	36.6%	Low
57	Lermoos, Tyrol	$244	79	$1,490	34.0%	Low
58	Uttendorf, Salzburg	$240	73	$2,408	36.9%	High
59	Umhausen, Bezirk Imst	$239	78	$1,848	34.9%	Low
60	Ramsau im Zillertal, Bezirk Schwaz	$237	74	$1,953	38.6%	Low
61	Mittelberg, Vorarlberg	$236	80	$1,539	36.7%	Low
62	Neustift im Stubaital, Tyrol	$236	108	$1,813	35.2%	Low
63	Aschau im Zillertal, Bezirk Schwaz	$235	103	$1,659	39.1%	Low
64	Reichenau, Carinthia	$235	60	$1,071	27.8%	Low
65	Leutasch, Tyrol	$233	155	$1,421	31.5%	Low
66	Damüls, Vorarlberg	$230	75	$1,238	27.4%	Low
67	Sautens, Bezirk Imst	$230	65	$1,743	37.0%	Low
68	Maishofen, Salzburg	$225	105	$1,373	30.3%	Moderate
69	Bad Kleinkirchheim, Carinthia	$224	151	$1,114	26.0%	Low
70	Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, Bezirk Gmunden	$222	123	$1,973	39.2%	Low
71	Bad Mitterndorf, Styria	$219	153	$1,266	27.8%	Low
72	Ellmau, Bezirk Kufstein	$218	59	$1,691	35.0%	Low
73	Obertraun, Bezirk Gmunden	$217	67	$1,918	34.7%	Low
74	Velden am Wörther See, Carinthia	$216	135	$930	27.5%	Low
75	Finkenberg, Bezirk Schwaz	$216	100	$1,438	34.2%	Low
76	Bad Gastein, Salzburg	$211	142	$1,032	29.0%	High
77	Bad Hofgastein, Salzburg	$209	84	$1,345	34.6%	High
78	Salzburg, Salzburg	$208	540	$2,539	46.9%	High
79	Bad Aussee, Styria	$204	109	$1,262	31.7%	Low
80	Schwendau, Bezirk Schwaz	$203	78	$1,721	37.9%	Low
81	Bregenz, Vorarlberg	$202	157	$1,465	35.3%	Low
82	Hermagor-Pressegger See, Carinthia	$201	103	$882	28.4%	Low
83	Altmünster, Bezirk Gmunden	$199	72	$1,289	35.2%	Low
84	Innsbruck, Tyrol	$198	423	$2,319	48.6%	Low
85	Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg	$197	138	$1,159	30.8%	Moderate
86	Treffen am Ossiacher See, Carinthia	$193	114	$940	30.7%	Low
87	Abtenau, Salzburg	$185	60	$1,436	33.5%	Moderate
88	Bad Ischl, Bezirk Gmunden	$184	153	$1,359	34.6%	Low
89	Gmunden, Upper Austria	$183	128	$1,167	32.1%	Low
90	Villach, Carinthia	$176	211	$1,036	30.9%	Low
91	Vienna, Vienna	$167	9,216	$1,627	43.9%	Low
92	Krems an der Donau, Lower Austria	$164	132	$998	32.9%	Low
93	Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See, Carinthia	$147	74	$560	28.0%	Low
94	Finkenstein am Faaker See, Carinthia	$145	74	$655	31.8%	Low
95	Baden, Lower Austria	$144	65	$812	31.1%	Low
96	Dornbirn, Vorarlberg	$144	172	$917	31.9%	Low
97	Leoben, Styria	$141	69	$573	27.7%	Low
98	Klagenfurt, Carinthia	$139	248	$1,026	34.7%	Low
99	Linz, Upper Austria	$128	259	$933	38.8%	Low
100	Graz, Styria	$109	1,141	$783	34.7%	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 48.6% occupancy, $2,319/month revenue, and 423 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	48.6%	423	$2,319	$198	Low
2	Salzburg, Salzburg	46.9%	540	$2,539	$208	High
3	Vienna, Vienna	43.9%	9,216	$1,627	$167	Low
4	Graz, Styria	34.7%	1,141	$783	$109	Low
5	Zell am See, Salzburg	31.1%	513	$2,130	$341	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: 74 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 9,216 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?

Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck posts the highest average monthly revenue in this ranking at $3,355. 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 48.6%. 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 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 33.1% occupancy, and the top performer posts $3,355 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 33.1%. 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, 74 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 103 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 2026-08-08. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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