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

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-04-08

The short-term rental market in Egypt spans 78 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 Egypt across four dimensions: market depth (active listings), revenue, nightly rate (ADR), and occupancy rate. Cairo, Cairo leads by market size with 3,445 active listings and $495/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 30.4% with $489/month in average revenue and $105/night ADR. 78 of 78 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 Egypt 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 Egypt attract the highest volume of travelers and offer the most reliable benchmarking data for pricing and revenue projections. Cairo, Cairo leads with 3,445 active short-term rental listings and $495/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Cairo, Cairo	3,445	$495	$68	33.5%	Low
2	Gamsha, Red Sea	1,132	$1,241	$148	34.9%	Low
3	Dahab, South Sinai	826	$365	$48	35.4%	Low
4	Giza, Giza	736	$519	$70	34.2%	Low
5	Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate	684	$386	$61	34.0%	Low
6	Alexandria, Alexandria	339	$444	$61	30.2%	Low
7	Al Hadaba, Red Sea	313	$319	$43	33.2%	Low
8	Al Baairat Village, Luxor	258	$396	$50	31.2%	Low
9	Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai	258	$655	$84	37.5%	Low
10	Abu Al Feda, Cairo Governorate	183	$987	$110	38.7%	Low
11	Ash Sheikh Zayed, Giza	177	$501	$92	31.1%	Low
12	Mohammed Mazhar, Cairo Governorate	174	$930	$98	35.6%	Low
13	Al Ahia', Red Sea	154	$352	$53	31.4%	Low
14	New Cairo 1, Cairo Governorate	143	$755	$95	38.2%	Low
15	Second New Cairo, Cairo Governorate	142	$287	$47	34.5%	Low
16	Hurghada 1, Red Sea Governorate	119	$344	$51	36.0%	Low
17	Remaya Square, Giza	114	$581	$76	32.9%	Low
18	Zamalek, Cairo Governorate	111	$624	$93	33.0%	Low
19	مراسي, Matruh	111	$794	$334	25.9%	Low
20	Hurghada 2, Red Sea Governorate	103	$964	$143	31.4%	Low
21	6th of October, Giza	92	$279	$54	32.7%	Low
22	El Alamein, Matruh	88	$475	$155	25.3%	Low
23	Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	79	$441	$75	35.9%	Low
24	Youssef Al Sediq City, Faiyum	75	$449	$102	20.8%	Low
25	Attaka, Suez Governorate	72	$374	$127	21.7%	Low
26	First 6th of October, Giza Governorate	53	$279	$59	31.1%	Low
27	Ras Abu Soma, Red Sea	53	$920	$165	30.5%	Low
28	Al Mandarah, Alexandria	50	$404	$57	32.1%	Low
29	Nazlet El-Semman, Giza Governorate	47	$441	$57	31.3%	Low
30	Al Gabalayah, Cairo Governorate	43	$1,319	$102	39.3%	Low
31	Safaga, Red Sea Governorate	43	$721	$109	31.1%	Low
32	First New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	42	$619	$104	41.1%	Low
33	Siwa Oasis, Matruh	42	$121	$52	17.1%	Low
34	Sidi Abdel Rahman, Matruh	41	$399	$174	22.4%	Low
35	Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	41	$317	$66	26.4%	Low
36	Maadi as Sarayat Al Gharbeyah, Cairo Governorate	37	$467	$60	39.9%	Low
37	Ad Doqi, Giza Governorate	37	$368	$64	33.6%	Low
38	Luxor, Luxor Governorate	37	$141	$50	22.9%	Low
39	Omar Al Khayam, Cairo Governorate	36	$1,055	$110	39.9%	Low
40	قسم أول الغردقة, محافظة البحر الأحمر	36	$383	$82	32.6%	Low
41	Bab Al Louq, Cairo Governorate	33	$463	$74	33.4%	Low
42	Marsa Alam City, Red Sea	32	$141	$38	19.8%	Low
43	Sharm El-Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	32	$324	$86	28.0%	Low
44	New Cairo City, Cairo Governorate	31	$527	$101	31.7%	Low
45	October Hills, Giza	31	$844	$110	36.4%	Low
46	El-Alamein, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	31	$892	$293	38.1%	Low
47	Amwaj Village, Matruh	30	$378	$184	28.8%	Low
48	Mersa Matruh, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	28	$627	$298	25.4%	Low
49	West of Suhail, Aswan	27	$140	$55	19.0%	Low
50	Marsa Matruh, Matruh	27	$217	$59	22.5%	Low
51	North Coast, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	26	$644	$222	40.9%	Low
52	Abd Al Aazim Hassn, Aswan	25	$190	$48	20.5%	Low
53	Taqouk Mountain, Aswan	25	$177	$38	19.7%	Low
54	Sheikh Zayed, Giza	25	$327	$136	31.0%	Low
55	Second Al Sheikh Zayed, Giza Governorate	25	$250	$64	32.3%	Low
56	Second New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	24	$287	$48	41.2%	Low
57	Second Sharm Al Shiekh, South Sinai Governorate	24	$260	$61	24.8%	Low
58	Marouf, Cairo Governorate	23	$276	$32	41.3%	Low
59	Al Inshaa WA Al Munirah, Cairo Governorate	22	$163	$34	34.1%	Low
60	Maadi, Cairo Governorate	22	$724	$90	40.9%	Low
61	Fukah, Matruh	22	$647	$261	25.4%	Low
62	Touristic Villages, Red Sea Governorate	22	$492	$46	39.4%	Low
63	Ad Doqi A, Giza Governorate	21	$340	$51	35.5%	Low
64	New Al Qarnh City, Luxor	21	$223	$67	19.3%	Low
65	El Dabaa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	21	$596	$233	28.2%	Low
66	Ras Sidr, South Sinai Governorate	21	$208	$84	18.8%	Low
67	New Suez, Suez	21	$325	$118	15.8%	Low
68	الغردقة, البحر الأحمر	21	$531	$72	32.4%	Low
69	قسم مرسى مطروح, مطروح	21	$1,270	$453	31.8%	Low
70	Ezbet Fahmy, Cairo Governorate	20	$141	$33	24.7%	Low
71	Nasr City, Cairo Governorate	20	$814	$81	43.5%	Low
72	Al Haram, Giza Governorate	20	$209	$51	20.6%	Low
73	El Sheikh Zayed City, Giza Governorate	20	$477	$68	31.4%	Low
74	Mountainview Ras El Hekma, Matruh	20	$692	$284	27.3%	Low
75	Ain Sokhna, Suez Governorate	20	$225	$124	16.4%	Low
76	Al Fawalah, Cairo Governorate	18	$185	$48	27.4%	Low
77	La Hacienda Bay - Sidi AbdelRahman, Matruh	18	$767	$298	24.2%	Low
78	Ain Sokhna, Suez	18	$231	$113	19.1%	Low

Most Profitable Airbnb Markets in Egypt by Revenue

The most profitable Airbnb cities in Egypt are those where hosts earn the highest average monthly revenue per listing — the single most telling indicator of a market's income potential. Al Gabalayah, Cairo Governorate leads with $1,319/month at $102 ADR and 39.3% 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	Al Gabalayah, Cairo Governorate	$1,319	43	$102	39.3%	Low
2	قسم مرسى مطروح, مطروح	$1,270	21	$453	31.8%	Low
3	Gamsha, Red Sea	$1,241	1,132	$148	34.9%	Low
4	Omar Al Khayam, Cairo Governorate	$1,055	36	$110	39.9%	Low
5	Abu Al Feda, Cairo Governorate	$987	183	$110	38.7%	Low
6	Hurghada 2, Red Sea Governorate	$964	103	$143	31.4%	Low
7	Mohammed Mazhar, Cairo Governorate	$930	174	$98	35.6%	Low
8	Ras Abu Soma, Red Sea	$920	53	$165	30.5%	Low
9	El-Alamein, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$892	31	$293	38.1%	Low
10	October Hills, Giza	$844	31	$110	36.4%	Low
11	Nasr City, Cairo Governorate	$814	20	$81	43.5%	Low
12	مراسي, Matruh	$794	111	$334	25.9%	Low
13	La Hacienda Bay - Sidi AbdelRahman, Matruh	$767	18	$298	24.2%	Low
14	New Cairo 1, Cairo Governorate	$755	143	$95	38.2%	Low
15	Maadi, Cairo Governorate	$724	22	$90	40.9%	Low
16	Safaga, Red Sea Governorate	$721	43	$109	31.1%	Low
17	Mountainview Ras El Hekma, Matruh	$692	20	$284	27.3%	Low
18	Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai	$655	258	$84	37.5%	Low
19	Fukah, Matruh	$647	22	$261	25.4%	Low
20	North Coast, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$644	26	$222	40.9%	Low
21	Mersa Matruh, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$627	28	$298	25.4%	Low
22	Zamalek, Cairo Governorate	$624	111	$93	33.0%	Low
23	First New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	$619	42	$104	41.1%	Low
24	El Dabaa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$596	21	$233	28.2%	Low
25	Remaya Square, Giza	$581	114	$76	32.9%	Low
26	الغردقة, البحر الأحمر	$531	21	$72	32.4%	Low
27	New Cairo City, Cairo Governorate	$527	31	$101	31.7%	Low
28	Giza, Giza	$519	736	$70	34.2%	Low
29	Ash Sheikh Zayed, Giza	$501	177	$92	31.1%	Low
30	Cairo, Cairo	$495	3,445	$68	33.5%	Low
31	Touristic Villages, Red Sea Governorate	$492	22	$46	39.4%	Low
32	El Sheikh Zayed City, Giza Governorate	$477	20	$68	31.4%	Low
33	El Alamein, Matruh	$475	88	$155	25.3%	Low
34	Maadi as Sarayat Al Gharbeyah, Cairo Governorate	$467	37	$60	39.9%	Low
35	Bab Al Louq, Cairo Governorate	$463	33	$74	33.4%	Low
36	Youssef Al Sediq City, Faiyum	$449	75	$102	20.8%	Low
37	Alexandria, Alexandria	$444	339	$61	30.2%	Low
38	Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	$441	79	$75	35.9%	Low
39	Nazlet El-Semman, Giza Governorate	$441	47	$57	31.3%	Low
40	Al Mandarah, Alexandria	$404	50	$57	32.1%	Low
41	Sidi Abdel Rahman, Matruh	$399	41	$174	22.4%	Low
42	Al Baairat Village, Luxor	$396	258	$50	31.2%	Low
43	Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate	$386	684	$61	34.0%	Low
44	قسم أول الغردقة, محافظة البحر الأحمر	$383	36	$82	32.6%	Low
45	Amwaj Village, Matruh	$378	30	$184	28.8%	Low
46	Attaka, Suez Governorate	$374	72	$127	21.7%	Low
47	Ad Doqi, Giza Governorate	$368	37	$64	33.6%	Low
48	Dahab, South Sinai	$365	826	$48	35.4%	Low
49	Al Ahia', Red Sea	$352	154	$53	31.4%	Low
50	Hurghada 1, Red Sea Governorate	$344	119	$51	36.0%	Low
51	Ad Doqi A, Giza Governorate	$340	21	$51	35.5%	Low
52	Sheikh Zayed, Giza	$327	25	$136	31.0%	Low
53	New Suez, Suez	$325	21	$118	15.8%	Low
54	Sharm El-Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	$324	32	$86	28.0%	Low
55	Al Hadaba, Red Sea	$319	313	$43	33.2%	Low
56	Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	$317	41	$66	26.4%	Low
57	Second New Cairo, Cairo Governorate	$287	142	$47	34.5%	Low
58	Second New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	$287	24	$48	41.2%	Low
59	6th of October, Giza	$279	92	$54	32.7%	Low
60	First 6th of October, Giza Governorate	$279	53	$59	31.1%	Low
61	Marouf, Cairo Governorate	$276	23	$32	41.3%	Low
62	Second Sharm Al Shiekh, South Sinai Governorate	$260	24	$61	24.8%	Low
63	Second Al Sheikh Zayed, Giza Governorate	$250	25	$64	32.3%	Low
64	Ain Sokhna, Suez	$231	18	$113	19.1%	Low
65	Ain Sokhna, Suez Governorate	$225	20	$124	16.4%	Low
66	New Al Qarnh City, Luxor	$223	21	$67	19.3%	Low
67	Marsa Matruh, Matruh	$217	27	$59	22.5%	Low
68	Al Haram, Giza Governorate	$209	20	$51	20.6%	Low
69	Ras Sidr, South Sinai Governorate	$208	21	$84	18.8%	Low
70	Abd Al Aazim Hassn, Aswan	$190	25	$48	20.5%	Low
71	Al Fawalah, Cairo Governorate	$185	18	$48	27.4%	Low
72	Taqouk Mountain, Aswan	$177	25	$38	19.7%	Low
73	Al Inshaa WA Al Munirah, Cairo Governorate	$163	22	$34	34.1%	Low
74	Ezbet Fahmy, Cairo Governorate	$141	20	$33	24.7%	Low
75	Luxor, Luxor Governorate	$141	37	$50	22.9%	Low
76	Marsa Alam City, Red Sea	$141	32	$38	19.8%	Low
77	West of Suhail, Aswan	$140	27	$55	19.0%	Low
78	Siwa Oasis, Matruh	$121	42	$52	17.1%	Low

Most Expensive Airbnb Markets in Egypt 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. قسم مرسى مطروح, مطروح commands the highest Airbnb nightly rate in Egypt at $453/night, generating $1,270/month at 31.8% 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	قسم مرسى مطروح, مطروح	$453	21	$1,270	31.8%	Low
2	مراسي, Matruh	$334	111	$794	25.9%	Low
3	Mersa Matruh, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$298	28	$627	25.4%	Low
4	La Hacienda Bay - Sidi AbdelRahman, Matruh	$298	18	$767	24.2%	Low
5	El-Alamein, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$293	31	$892	38.1%	Low
6	Mountainview Ras El Hekma, Matruh	$284	20	$692	27.3%	Low
7	Fukah, Matruh	$261	22	$647	25.4%	Low
8	El Dabaa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$233	21	$596	28.2%	Low
9	North Coast, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$222	26	$644	40.9%	Low
10	Amwaj Village, Matruh	$184	30	$378	28.8%	Low
11	Sidi Abdel Rahman, Matruh	$174	41	$399	22.4%	Low
12	Ras Abu Soma, Red Sea	$165	53	$920	30.5%	Low
13	El Alamein, Matruh	$155	88	$475	25.3%	Low
14	Gamsha, Red Sea	$148	1,132	$1,241	34.9%	Low
15	Hurghada 2, Red Sea Governorate	$143	103	$964	31.4%	Low
16	Sheikh Zayed, Giza	$136	25	$327	31.0%	Low
17	Attaka, Suez Governorate	$127	72	$374	21.7%	Low
18	Ain Sokhna, Suez Governorate	$124	20	$225	16.4%	Low
19	New Suez, Suez	$118	21	$325	15.8%	Low
20	Ain Sokhna, Suez	$113	18	$231	19.1%	Low
21	Omar Al Khayam, Cairo Governorate	$110	36	$1,055	39.9%	Low
22	Abu Al Feda, Cairo Governorate	$110	183	$987	38.7%	Low
23	October Hills, Giza	$110	31	$844	36.4%	Low
24	Safaga, Red Sea Governorate	$109	43	$721	31.1%	Low
25	First New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	$104	42	$619	41.1%	Low
26	Al Gabalayah, Cairo Governorate	$102	43	$1,319	39.3%	Low
27	Youssef Al Sediq City, Faiyum	$102	75	$449	20.8%	Low
28	New Cairo City, Cairo Governorate	$101	31	$527	31.7%	Low
29	Mohammed Mazhar, Cairo Governorate	$98	174	$930	35.6%	Low
30	New Cairo 1, Cairo Governorate	$95	143	$755	38.2%	Low
31	Zamalek, Cairo Governorate	$93	111	$624	33.0%	Low
32	Ash Sheikh Zayed, Giza	$92	177	$501	31.1%	Low
33	Maadi, Cairo Governorate	$90	22	$724	40.9%	Low
34	Sharm El-Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	$86	32	$324	28.0%	Low
35	Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai	$84	258	$655	37.5%	Low
36	Ras Sidr, South Sinai Governorate	$84	21	$208	18.8%	Low
37	قسم أول الغردقة, محافظة البحر الأحمر	$82	36	$383	32.6%	Low
38	Nasr City, Cairo Governorate	$81	20	$814	43.5%	Low
39	Remaya Square, Giza	$76	114	$581	32.9%	Low
40	Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	$75	79	$441	35.9%	Low
41	Bab Al Louq, Cairo Governorate	$74	33	$463	33.4%	Low
42	الغردقة, البحر الأحمر	$72	21	$531	32.4%	Low
43	Giza, Giza	$70	736	$519	34.2%	Low
44	Cairo, Cairo	$68	3,445	$495	33.5%	Low
45	El Sheikh Zayed City, Giza Governorate	$68	20	$477	31.4%	Low
46	New Al Qarnh City, Luxor	$67	21	$223	19.3%	Low
47	Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	$66	41	$317	26.4%	Low
48	Ad Doqi, Giza Governorate	$64	37	$368	33.6%	Low
49	Second Al Sheikh Zayed, Giza Governorate	$64	25	$250	32.3%	Low
50	Alexandria, Alexandria	$61	339	$444	30.2%	Low
51	Second Sharm Al Shiekh, South Sinai Governorate	$61	24	$260	24.8%	Low
52	Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate	$61	684	$386	34.0%	Low
53	Maadi as Sarayat Al Gharbeyah, Cairo Governorate	$60	37	$467	39.9%	Low
54	Marsa Matruh, Matruh	$59	27	$217	22.5%	Low
55	First 6th of October, Giza Governorate	$59	53	$279	31.1%	Low
56	Nazlet El-Semman, Giza Governorate	$57	47	$441	31.3%	Low
57	Al Mandarah, Alexandria	$57	50	$404	32.1%	Low
58	West of Suhail, Aswan	$55	27	$140	19.0%	Low
59	6th of October, Giza	$54	92	$279	32.7%	Low
60	Al Ahia', Red Sea	$53	154	$352	31.4%	Low
61	Siwa Oasis, Matruh	$52	42	$121	17.1%	Low
62	Al Haram, Giza Governorate	$51	20	$209	20.6%	Low
63	Ad Doqi A, Giza Governorate	$51	21	$340	35.5%	Low
64	Hurghada 1, Red Sea Governorate	$51	119	$344	36.0%	Low
65	Al Baairat Village, Luxor	$50	258	$396	31.2%	Low
66	Luxor, Luxor Governorate	$50	37	$141	22.9%	Low
67	Abd Al Aazim Hassn, Aswan	$48	25	$190	20.5%	Low
68	Al Fawalah, Cairo Governorate	$48	18	$185	27.4%	Low
69	Second New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	$48	24	$287	41.2%	Low
70	Dahab, South Sinai	$48	826	$365	35.4%	Low
71	Second New Cairo, Cairo Governorate	$47	142	$287	34.5%	Low
72	Touristic Villages, Red Sea Governorate	$46	22	$492	39.4%	Low
73	Al Hadaba, Red Sea	$43	313	$319	33.2%	Low
74	Marsa Alam City, Red Sea	$38	32	$141	19.8%	Low
75	Taqouk Mountain, Aswan	$38	25	$177	19.7%	Low
76	Al Inshaa WA Al Munirah, Cairo Governorate	$34	22	$163	34.1%	Low
77	Ezbet Fahmy, Cairo Governorate	$33	20	$141	24.7%	Low
78	Marouf, Cairo Governorate	$32	23	$276	41.3%	Low

Highest Occupancy Airbnb Markets in Egypt

Airbnb occupancy rate measures the percentage of available nights actually booked — the most telling indicator of short-term rental demand in a market. Dahab, South Sinai leads Egypt with 35.4% occupancy, $365/month revenue, and 826 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	Dahab, South Sinai	35.4%	826	$365	$48	Low
2	Gamsha, Red Sea	34.9%	1,132	$1,241	$148	Low
3	Giza, Giza	34.2%	736	$519	$70	Low
4	Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate	34.0%	684	$386	$61	Low
5	Cairo, Cairo	33.5%	3,445	$495	$68	Low
6	Al Hadaba, Red Sea	33.2%	313	$319	$43	Low
7	Alexandria, Alexandria	30.2%	339	$444	$61	Low

How to Choose an Airbnb Investment Market in Egypt

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 Egypt 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 Egypt

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

Across the 78 markets ranked on this page: 78 have a low regulation profile (generally operator-friendly with minimal licensing requirements), 0 have medium regulation (some permit or registration requirements), and 0 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 Egypt

This page ranks Airbnb markets in Egypt 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 Egypt.

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 Egypt.
Monthly Revenue: Average gross revenue per listing per month — the bottom-line metric for evaluating Airbnb profitability in Egypt 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 Egypt, 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 Egypt

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

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

Cairo, Cairo leads this ranking for Egypt with 3,445 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 Egypt?

Al Gabalayah, Cairo Governorate posts the highest average monthly revenue in this ranking at $1,319. 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 Egypt?

Nasr City, Cairo Governorate has the highest occupancy rate in this comparison at 43.5%. 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 Egypt?

قسم مرسى مطروح, مطروح commands the highest average daily rate at $453 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 Egypt have the lowest regulation?

Cairo (Cairo), Gamsha (Red Sea), Dahab (South Sinai) 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 Egypt in 2026?

The markets ranked here average 30.4% occupancy, and the top performer posts $1,319 in monthly revenue. Profitability depends on property acquisition cost, local operating expenses, and regulation compliance — but the data shows active, performing markets exist across Egypt 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 Egypt?

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 Egypt?

First-time investors in Egypt 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 Egypt?

Across the markets ranked here, the average occupancy rate in Egypt is 30.4%. 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 Egypt?

Regulation is one of the most overlooked risks in short-term rental investing. In Egypt, 78 of 78 ranked markets have low regulation, 0 have medium, and 0 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 Egypt?

Markets with fewer than 100 active listings can show volatile averages that do not predict future performance. The median market in this Egypt ranking has about 36 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 Egypt?

Seasonal markets in Egypt 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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