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

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-08-08

The short-term rental market in Egypt 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 Egypt across four dimensions: market depth (active listings), revenue, nightly rate (ADR), and occupancy rate. Cairo, Cairo leads by market size with 3,199 active listings and $424/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 30.5% with $404/month in average revenue and $88/night ADR. 100 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 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 3,199 active short-term rental listings and $424/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Cairo, Cairo	3,199	$424	$69	32.5%	Low
2	Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate	1,345	$422	$74	33.2%	Low
3	Gamsha, Red Sea	1,033	$1,196	$154	33.3%	Low
4	Dahab, South Sinai	939	$322	$49	34.7%	Low
5	Giza, Giza	767	$424	$67	32.7%	Low
6	Second New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	431	$211	$48	34.4%	Low
7	First New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	420	$334	$78	32.5%	Low
8	Alexandria, Alexandria	347	$359	$63	28.5%	Low
9	Al Hadaba, Red Sea	291	$315	$45	32.8%	Low
10	Al Baairat Village, Luxor	237	$389	$54	30.6%	Low
11	Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai	236	$677	$91	38.1%	Low
12	Sheikh Zayed City, Giza Governorate	191	$250	$78	29.4%	Low
13	Abu Al Feda, Cairo Governorate	171	$868	$111	35.9%	Low
14	6th of October City, Giza Governorate	164	$268	$64	33.2%	Low
15	Mohammed Mazhar, Cairo Governorate	163	$808	$100	34.4%	Low
16	Ash Sheikh Zayed, Giza	151	$433	$95	28.7%	Low
17	New Cairo 1, Cairo Governorate	141	$710	$111	35.4%	Low
18	Nazlat as Sammān, Giza Governorate	141	$240	$51	27.8%	Low
19	Second New Cairo, Cairo Governorate	140	$247	$48	32.8%	Low
20	New Cairo, Cairo Governorate	136	$410	$80	37.5%	Low
21	Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	135	$378	$75	37.8%	Low
22	Al Ahia', Red Sea	132	$376	$55	32.8%	Low
23	Luxor, Luxor Governorate	126	$185	$44	30.2%	Low
24	El Alamein, Matruh	117	$326	$160	23.1%	Low
25	مراسي, Matruh	113	$625	$343	27.9%	Low
26	Hurghada 1, Red Sea Governorate	112	$363	$50	35.5%	Low
27	Remaya Square, Giza	106	$502	$78	29.9%	Low
28	Ad Doqi, Giza Governorate	105	$331	$72	34.1%	Low
29	Hurghada 2, Red Sea Governorate	101	$1,076	$151	31.0%	Low
30	Bab El Louk, Cairo Governorate	99	$212	$57	25.7%	Low
31	Zamalek, Cairo Governorate	99	$588	$92	32.1%	Low
32	Safaga, Red Sea Governorate	89	$698	$108	31.5%	Low
33	Sharm Al Shiekh Qism, South Sinai Governorate	82	$323	$66	36.5%	Low
34	Mohamed Mazhar, Cairo Governorate	76	$619	$113	35.5%	Low
35	6th of October, Giza	74	$245	$50	33.3%	Low
36	Abo El Fada, Cairo Governorate	70	$541	$92	37.4%	Low
37	Mersa Matruh, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	67	$280	$191	22.4%	Low
38	Sharm El-Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	65	$283	$92	27.5%	Low
39	Youssef Al Sediq City, Faiyum	64	$464	$101	20.3%	Low
40	Al ‘Alamayn, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	59	$328	$206	27.5%	Low
41	Attaka, Suez Governorate	58	$270	$124	17.9%	Low
42	Touristic Villages, Red Sea Governorate	54	$403	$56	40.9%	Low
43	El Hay El Asher, Cairo Governorate	52	$193	$44	34.2%	Low
44	Al Abageyah, Cairo Governorate	50	$243	$53	34.6%	Low
45	El Ensha and El Monira, Cairo Governorate	50	$287	$41	42.8%	Low
46	Nazlet El-Semman, Giza Governorate	48	$435	$58	30.7%	Low
47	Ad Doqi A, Giza Governorate	47	$294	$73	37.5%	Low
48	El Baeirat, Luxor Governorate	47	$164	$44	32.3%	Low
49	Ras Abu Soma, Red Sea	47	$951	$166	29.0%	Low
50	First 6th of October, Giza Governorate	46	$262	$56	29.3%	Low
51	Aswan, Aswan Governorate	45	$256	$70	21.8%	Low
52	Marouf, Cairo Governorate	45	$188	$32	39.2%	Low
53	San Stefano, Alexandria Governorate	41	$440	$80	34.9%	Low
54	Sedi Beshr Bahary, Alexandria Governorate	41	$153	$44	28.3%	Low
55	Al Gabalayah, Cairo Governorate	41	$1,159	$102	37.0%	Low
56	Sheraton El Matar, Cairo Governorate	41	$223	$68	25.6%	Low
57	Sidi Abdel Rahman, Matruh	40	$377	$198	23.4%	Low
58	El Manteka El Sabea, Cairo Governorate	39	$218	$44	34.1%	Low
59	Kasr el Nile Qism, Cairo Governorate	38	$322	$57	35.9%	Low
60	El Dabaa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	38	$377	$220	23.1%	Low
61	North Coast, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	38	$501	$227	38.3%	Low
62	First Nasr City Qism, Cairo Governorate	37	$209	$53	32.5%	Low
63	Siwa Oasis, Matruh	37	$115	$59	14.0%	Low
64	Ataka Qism, Suez Governorate	36	$240	$111	16.8%	Low
65	Al Mandarah, Alexandria	35	$458	$56	33.3%	Low
66	Athar an Nabi, Cairo Governorate	34	$460	$139	32.2%	Low
67	New Cairo City, Cairo Governorate	34	$467	$96	32.6%	Low
68	Siwa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	34	$87	$37	18.2%	Low
69	Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	34	$300	$71	25.4%	Low
70	Maadi as Sarayat Al Gharbeyah, Cairo Governorate	32	$494	$62	42.8%	Low
71	St, Cairo Governorate	32	$394	$66	35.1%	Low
72	Bab Al Louq, Cairo Governorate	31	$467	$77	35.0%	Low
73	El Manteka El Ola, Cairo Governorate	30	$250	$62	34.8%	Low
74	Third New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	30	$375	$59	42.0%	Low
75	El-Alamein, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	30	$729	$302	37.5%	Low
76	Mit Akaba, Giza Governorate	29	$191	$62	32.8%	Low
77	El Gouna, Red Sea Governorate	29	$2,199	$254	36.4%	Low
78	Arban el Ataiqa and El Manaif and El Hawitat, Suez Governorate	29	$237	$134	15.0%	Low
79	El Zamalek, Cairo Governorate	28	$568	$93	35.4%	Low
80	Omar Al Khayam, Cairo Governorate	27	$1,044	$110	36.6%	Low
81	Kafr Nassar, Giza Governorate	27	$747	$68	38.5%	Low
82	Marsa Alam City, Red Sea	27	$153	$42	23.0%	Low
83	Ras Sedr, South Sinai Governorate	27	$168	$78	15.4%	Low
84	Ezbet Fahmy, Cairo Governorate	25	$139	$36	26.6%	Low
85	October Hills, Giza	25	$778	$108	37.0%	Low
86	Amwaj Village, Matruh	25	$289	$166	31.1%	Low
87	Abd Al Aazim Hassn, Aswan	24	$167	$49	19.4%	Low
88	Taqouk Mountain, Aswan	24	$142	$35	20.5%	Low
89	Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan Governorate	24	$69	$45	16.6%	Low
90	Al Fawalah, Cairo Governorate	24	$116	$57	19.3%	Low
91	El Hwaitaia, Giza Governorate	24	$249	$76	30.2%	Low
92	Ain Sokhna, Suez Governorate	24	$207	$96	17.4%	Low
93	Second Al Sheikh Zayed, Giza Governorate	23	$246	$64	29.3%	Low
94	Marsa Matruh, Matruh	23	$210	$59	22.5%	Low
95	Second Hergada Qism, محافظة البحر الأحمر	23	$199	$48	29.6%	Low
96	El Mandarah Bahary, Alexandria Governorate	22	$159	$47	29.1%	Low
97	El Fawala, Cairo Governorate	22	$123	$55	19.4%	Low
98	El Golf, Cairo Governorate	22	$220	$48	34.3%	Low
99	ADH Dheraa Al Bahri, Alexandria Governorate	21	$182	$84	27.8%	Low
100	Maadi, Cairo Governorate	21	$782	$99	37.8%	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. El Gouna, Red Sea Governorate leads with $2,199/month at $254 ADR and 36.4% 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	El Gouna, Red Sea Governorate	$2,199	29	$254	36.4%	Low
2	Gamsha, Red Sea	$1,196	1,033	$154	33.3%	Low
3	Al Gabalayah, Cairo Governorate	$1,159	41	$102	37.0%	Low
4	Hurghada 2, Red Sea Governorate	$1,076	101	$151	31.0%	Low
5	Omar Al Khayam, Cairo Governorate	$1,044	27	$110	36.6%	Low
6	Ras Abu Soma, Red Sea	$951	47	$166	29.0%	Low
7	Abu Al Feda, Cairo Governorate	$868	171	$111	35.9%	Low
8	Mohammed Mazhar, Cairo Governorate	$808	163	$100	34.4%	Low
9	Maadi, Cairo Governorate	$782	21	$99	37.8%	Low
10	October Hills, Giza	$778	25	$108	37.0%	Low
11	Kafr Nassar, Giza Governorate	$747	27	$68	38.5%	Low
12	El-Alamein, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$729	30	$302	37.5%	Low
13	New Cairo 1, Cairo Governorate	$710	141	$111	35.4%	Low
14	Safaga, Red Sea Governorate	$698	89	$108	31.5%	Low
15	Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai	$677	236	$91	38.1%	Low
16	مراسي, Matruh	$625	113	$343	27.9%	Low
17	Mohamed Mazhar, Cairo Governorate	$619	76	$113	35.5%	Low
18	Zamalek, Cairo Governorate	$588	99	$92	32.1%	Low
19	El Zamalek, Cairo Governorate	$568	28	$93	35.4%	Low
20	Abo El Fada, Cairo Governorate	$541	70	$92	37.4%	Low
21	Remaya Square, Giza	$502	106	$78	29.9%	Low
22	North Coast, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$501	38	$227	38.3%	Low
23	Maadi as Sarayat Al Gharbeyah, Cairo Governorate	$494	32	$62	42.8%	Low
24	New Cairo City, Cairo Governorate	$467	34	$96	32.6%	Low
25	Bab Al Louq, Cairo Governorate	$467	31	$77	35.0%	Low
26	Youssef Al Sediq City, Faiyum	$464	64	$101	20.3%	Low
27	Athar an Nabi, Cairo Governorate	$460	34	$139	32.2%	Low
28	Al Mandarah, Alexandria	$458	35	$56	33.3%	Low
29	San Stefano, Alexandria Governorate	$440	41	$80	34.9%	Low
30	Nazlet El-Semman, Giza Governorate	$435	48	$58	30.7%	Low
31	Ash Sheikh Zayed, Giza	$433	151	$95	28.7%	Low
32	Cairo, Cairo	$424	3,199	$69	32.5%	Low
33	Giza, Giza	$424	767	$67	32.7%	Low
34	Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate	$422	1,345	$74	33.2%	Low
35	New Cairo, Cairo Governorate	$410	136	$80	37.5%	Low
36	Touristic Villages, Red Sea Governorate	$403	54	$56	40.9%	Low
37	St, Cairo Governorate	$394	32	$66	35.1%	Low
38	Al Baairat Village, Luxor	$389	237	$54	30.6%	Low
39	Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	$378	135	$75	37.8%	Low
40	Sidi Abdel Rahman, Matruh	$377	40	$198	23.4%	Low
41	El Dabaa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$377	38	$220	23.1%	Low
42	Al Ahia', Red Sea	$376	132	$55	32.8%	Low
43	Third New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	$375	30	$59	42.0%	Low
44	Hurghada 1, Red Sea Governorate	$363	112	$50	35.5%	Low
45	Alexandria, Alexandria	$359	347	$63	28.5%	Low
46	First New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	$334	420	$78	32.5%	Low
47	Ad Doqi, Giza Governorate	$331	105	$72	34.1%	Low
48	Al ‘Alamayn, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$328	59	$206	27.5%	Low
49	El Alamein, Matruh	$326	117	$160	23.1%	Low
50	Sharm Al Shiekh Qism, South Sinai Governorate	$323	82	$66	36.5%	Low
51	Dahab, South Sinai	$322	939	$49	34.7%	Low
52	Kasr el Nile Qism, Cairo Governorate	$322	38	$57	35.9%	Low
53	Al Hadaba, Red Sea	$315	291	$45	32.8%	Low
54	Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	$300	34	$71	25.4%	Low
55	Ad Doqi A, Giza Governorate	$294	47	$73	37.5%	Low
56	Amwaj Village, Matruh	$289	25	$166	31.1%	Low
57	El Ensha and El Monira, Cairo Governorate	$287	50	$41	42.8%	Low
58	Sharm El-Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	$283	65	$92	27.5%	Low
59	Mersa Matruh, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$280	67	$191	22.4%	Low
60	Attaka, Suez Governorate	$270	58	$124	17.9%	Low
61	6th of October City, Giza Governorate	$268	164	$64	33.2%	Low
62	First 6th of October, Giza Governorate	$262	46	$56	29.3%	Low
63	Aswan, Aswan Governorate	$256	45	$70	21.8%	Low
64	Sheikh Zayed City, Giza Governorate	$250	191	$78	29.4%	Low
65	El Manteka El Ola, Cairo Governorate	$250	30	$62	34.8%	Low
66	El Hwaitaia, Giza Governorate	$249	24	$76	30.2%	Low
67	Second New Cairo, Cairo Governorate	$247	140	$48	32.8%	Low
68	Second Al Sheikh Zayed, Giza Governorate	$246	23	$64	29.3%	Low
69	6th of October, Giza	$245	74	$50	33.3%	Low
70	Al Abageyah, Cairo Governorate	$243	50	$53	34.6%	Low
71	Nazlat as Sammān, Giza Governorate	$240	141	$51	27.8%	Low
72	Ataka Qism, Suez Governorate	$240	36	$111	16.8%	Low
73	Arban el Ataiqa and El Manaif and El Hawitat, Suez Governorate	$237	29	$134	15.0%	Low
74	Sheraton El Matar, Cairo Governorate	$223	41	$68	25.6%	Low
75	El Golf, Cairo Governorate	$220	22	$48	34.3%	Low
76	El Manteka El Sabea, Cairo Governorate	$218	39	$44	34.1%	Low
77	Bab El Louk, Cairo Governorate	$212	99	$57	25.7%	Low
78	Second New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	$211	431	$48	34.4%	Low
79	Marsa Matruh, Matruh	$210	23	$59	22.5%	Low
80	First Nasr City Qism, Cairo Governorate	$209	37	$53	32.5%	Low
81	Ain Sokhna, Suez Governorate	$207	24	$96	17.4%	Low
82	Second Hergada Qism, محافظة البحر الأحمر	$199	23	$48	29.6%	Low
83	El Hay El Asher, Cairo Governorate	$193	52	$44	34.2%	Low
84	Mit Akaba, Giza Governorate	$191	29	$62	32.8%	Low
85	Marouf, Cairo Governorate	$188	45	$32	39.2%	Low
86	Luxor, Luxor Governorate	$185	126	$44	30.2%	Low
87	ADH Dheraa Al Bahri, Alexandria Governorate	$182	21	$84	27.8%	Low
88	Ras Sedr, South Sinai Governorate	$168	27	$78	15.4%	Low
89	Abd Al Aazim Hassn, Aswan	$167	24	$49	19.4%	Low
90	El Baeirat, Luxor Governorate	$164	47	$44	32.3%	Low
91	El Mandarah Bahary, Alexandria Governorate	$159	22	$47	29.1%	Low
92	Marsa Alam City, Red Sea	$153	27	$42	23.0%	Low
93	Sedi Beshr Bahary, Alexandria Governorate	$153	41	$44	28.3%	Low
94	Taqouk Mountain, Aswan	$142	24	$35	20.5%	Low
95	Ezbet Fahmy, Cairo Governorate	$139	25	$36	26.6%	Low
96	El Fawala, Cairo Governorate	$123	22	$55	19.4%	Low
97	Al Fawalah, Cairo Governorate	$116	24	$57	19.3%	Low
98	Siwa Oasis, Matruh	$115	37	$59	14.0%	Low
99	Siwa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$87	34	$37	18.2%	Low
100	Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan Governorate	$69	24	$45	16.6%	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. مراسي, Matruh commands the highest Airbnb nightly rate in Egypt at $343/night, generating $625/month at 27.9% 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	مراسي, Matruh	$343	113	$625	27.9%	Low
2	El-Alamein, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$302	30	$729	37.5%	Low
3	El Gouna, Red Sea Governorate	$254	29	$2,199	36.4%	Low
4	North Coast, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$227	38	$501	38.3%	Low
5	El Dabaa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$220	38	$377	23.1%	Low
6	Al ‘Alamayn, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$206	59	$328	27.5%	Low
7	Sidi Abdel Rahman, Matruh	$198	40	$377	23.4%	Low
8	Mersa Matruh, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$191	67	$280	22.4%	Low
9	Amwaj Village, Matruh	$166	25	$289	31.1%	Low
10	Ras Abu Soma, Red Sea	$166	47	$951	29.0%	Low
11	El Alamein, Matruh	$160	117	$326	23.1%	Low
12	Gamsha, Red Sea	$154	1,033	$1,196	33.3%	Low
13	Hurghada 2, Red Sea Governorate	$151	101	$1,076	31.0%	Low
14	Athar an Nabi, Cairo Governorate	$139	34	$460	32.2%	Low
15	Arban el Ataiqa and El Manaif and El Hawitat, Suez Governorate	$134	29	$237	15.0%	Low
16	Attaka, Suez Governorate	$124	58	$270	17.9%	Low
17	Mohamed Mazhar, Cairo Governorate	$113	76	$619	35.5%	Low
18	Ataka Qism, Suez Governorate	$111	36	$240	16.8%	Low
19	Abu Al Feda, Cairo Governorate	$111	171	$868	35.9%	Low
20	New Cairo 1, Cairo Governorate	$111	141	$710	35.4%	Low
21	Omar Al Khayam, Cairo Governorate	$110	27	$1,044	36.6%	Low
22	October Hills, Giza	$108	25	$778	37.0%	Low
23	Safaga, Red Sea Governorate	$108	89	$698	31.5%	Low
24	Al Gabalayah, Cairo Governorate	$102	41	$1,159	37.0%	Low
25	Youssef Al Sediq City, Faiyum	$101	64	$464	20.3%	Low
26	Mohammed Mazhar, Cairo Governorate	$100	163	$808	34.4%	Low
27	Maadi, Cairo Governorate	$99	21	$782	37.8%	Low
28	Ain Sokhna, Suez Governorate	$96	24	$207	17.4%	Low
29	New Cairo City, Cairo Governorate	$96	34	$467	32.6%	Low
30	Ash Sheikh Zayed, Giza	$95	151	$433	28.7%	Low
31	El Zamalek, Cairo Governorate	$93	28	$568	35.4%	Low
32	Zamalek, Cairo Governorate	$92	99	$588	32.1%	Low
33	Sharm El-Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	$92	65	$283	27.5%	Low
34	Abo El Fada, Cairo Governorate	$92	70	$541	37.4%	Low
35	Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai	$91	236	$677	38.1%	Low
36	ADH Dheraa Al Bahri, Alexandria Governorate	$84	21	$182	27.8%	Low
37	New Cairo, Cairo Governorate	$80	136	$410	37.5%	Low
38	San Stefano, Alexandria Governorate	$80	41	$440	34.9%	Low
39	Ras Sedr, South Sinai Governorate	$78	27	$168	15.4%	Low
40	First New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	$78	420	$334	32.5%	Low
41	Remaya Square, Giza	$78	106	$502	29.9%	Low
42	Sheikh Zayed City, Giza Governorate	$78	191	$250	29.4%	Low
43	Bab Al Louq, Cairo Governorate	$77	31	$467	35.0%	Low
44	El Hwaitaia, Giza Governorate	$76	24	$249	30.2%	Low
45	Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	$75	135	$378	37.8%	Low
46	Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate	$74	1,345	$422	33.2%	Low
47	Ad Doqi A, Giza Governorate	$73	47	$294	37.5%	Low
48	Ad Doqi, Giza Governorate	$72	105	$331	34.1%	Low
49	Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	$71	34	$300	25.4%	Low
50	Aswan, Aswan Governorate	$70	45	$256	21.8%	Low
51	Cairo, Cairo	$69	3,199	$424	32.5%	Low
52	Kafr Nassar, Giza Governorate	$68	27	$747	38.5%	Low
53	Sheraton El Matar, Cairo Governorate	$68	41	$223	25.6%	Low
54	Giza, Giza	$67	767	$424	32.7%	Low
55	Sharm Al Shiekh Qism, South Sinai Governorate	$66	82	$323	36.5%	Low
56	St, Cairo Governorate	$66	32	$394	35.1%	Low
57	Second Al Sheikh Zayed, Giza Governorate	$64	23	$246	29.3%	Low
58	6th of October City, Giza Governorate	$64	164	$268	33.2%	Low
59	Alexandria, Alexandria	$63	347	$359	28.5%	Low
60	Maadi as Sarayat Al Gharbeyah, Cairo Governorate	$62	32	$494	42.8%	Low
61	Mit Akaba, Giza Governorate	$62	29	$191	32.8%	Low
62	El Manteka El Ola, Cairo Governorate	$62	30	$250	34.8%	Low
63	Marsa Matruh, Matruh	$59	23	$210	22.5%	Low
64	Third New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	$59	30	$375	42.0%	Low
65	Siwa Oasis, Matruh	$59	37	$115	14.0%	Low
66	Nazlet El-Semman, Giza Governorate	$58	48	$435	30.7%	Low
67	Al Fawalah, Cairo Governorate	$57	24	$116	19.3%	Low
68	Kasr el Nile Qism, Cairo Governorate	$57	38	$322	35.9%	Low
69	Bab El Louk, Cairo Governorate	$57	99	$212	25.7%	Low
70	First 6th of October, Giza Governorate	$56	46	$262	29.3%	Low
71	Touristic Villages, Red Sea Governorate	$56	54	$403	40.9%	Low
72	Al Mandarah, Alexandria	$56	35	$458	33.3%	Low
73	Al Ahia', Red Sea	$55	132	$376	32.8%	Low
74	El Fawala, Cairo Governorate	$55	22	$123	19.4%	Low
75	Al Baairat Village, Luxor	$54	237	$389	30.6%	Low
76	First Nasr City Qism, Cairo Governorate	$53	37	$209	32.5%	Low
77	Al Abageyah, Cairo Governorate	$53	50	$243	34.6%	Low
78	Nazlat as Sammān, Giza Governorate	$51	141	$240	27.8%	Low
79	Hurghada 1, Red Sea Governorate	$50	112	$363	35.5%	Low
80	6th of October, Giza	$50	74	$245	33.3%	Low
81	Abd Al Aazim Hassn, Aswan	$49	24	$167	19.4%	Low
82	Dahab, South Sinai	$49	939	$322	34.7%	Low
83	El Golf, Cairo Governorate	$48	22	$220	34.3%	Low
84	Second New Cairo, Cairo Governorate	$48	140	$247	32.8%	Low
85	Second New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	$48	431	$211	34.4%	Low
86	Second Hergada Qism, محافظة البحر الأحمر	$48	23	$199	29.6%	Low
87	El Mandarah Bahary, Alexandria Governorate	$47	22	$159	29.1%	Low
88	Al Hadaba, Red Sea	$45	291	$315	32.8%	Low
89	Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan Governorate	$45	24	$69	16.6%	Low
90	El Hay El Asher, Cairo Governorate	$44	52	$193	34.2%	Low
91	El Manteka El Sabea, Cairo Governorate	$44	39	$218	34.1%	Low
92	Luxor, Luxor Governorate	$44	126	$185	30.2%	Low
93	Sedi Beshr Bahary, Alexandria Governorate	$44	41	$153	28.3%	Low
94	El Baeirat, Luxor Governorate	$44	47	$164	32.3%	Low
95	Marsa Alam City, Red Sea	$42	27	$153	23.0%	Low
96	El Ensha and El Monira, Cairo Governorate	$41	50	$287	42.8%	Low
97	Siwa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$37	34	$87	18.2%	Low
98	Ezbet Fahmy, Cairo Governorate	$36	25	$139	26.6%	Low
99	Taqouk Mountain, Aswan	$35	24	$142	20.5%	Low
100	Marouf, Cairo Governorate	$32	45	$188	39.2%	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 34.7% occupancy, $322/month revenue, and 939 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	34.7%	939	$322	$49	Low
2	Second New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	34.4%	431	$211	$48	Low
3	Gamsha, Red Sea	33.3%	1,033	$1,196	$154	Low
4	Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate	33.2%	1,345	$422	$74	Low
5	Giza, Giza	32.7%	767	$424	$67	Low
6	Cairo, Cairo	32.5%	3,199	$424	$69	Low
7	First New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	32.5%	420	$334	$78	Low
8	Alexandria, Alexandria	28.5%	347	$359	$63	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 100 markets ranked on this page: 100 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 3,199 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?

El Gouna, Red Sea Governorate posts the highest average monthly revenue in this ranking at $2,199. 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?

El Ensha and El Monira, Cairo Governorate has the highest occupancy rate in this comparison at 42.8%. 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?

مراسي, Matruh commands the highest average daily rate at $343 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), Hurghada (Red Sea Governorate), Gamsha (Red Sea) 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 30.5% occupancy, and the top performer posts $2,199 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 30.5%. 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, 100 of 100 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 46 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 2026-08-08. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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