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

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-07-06

The short-term rental market in Egypt spans 98 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 3,325 active listings and $453/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 31.0% with $440/month in average revenue and $94/night ADR. 98 of 98 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 3,325 active short-term rental listings and $453/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Cairo, Cairo	3,325	$453	$70	33.1%	Low
2	Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate	1,326	$412	$75	33.7%	Low
3	Gamsha, Red Sea	1,055	$1,220	$152	34.0%	Low
4	Dahab, South Sinai	942	$329	$48	34.8%	Low
5	Giza, Giza	780	$450	$68	33.2%	Low
6	Second New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	420	$199	$47	34.3%	Low
7	First New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	410	$323	$79	33.3%	Low
8	Alexandria, Alexandria	363	$377	$63	29.0%	Low
9	Al Hadaba, Red Sea	295	$331	$45	33.7%	Low
10	Al Baairat Village, Luxor	243	$397	$53	30.2%	Low
11	Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai	240	$709	$91	38.8%	Low
12	Sheikh Zayed City, Giza Governorate	183	$233	$80	29.7%	Low
13	Abu Al Feda, Cairo Governorate	170	$956	$114	36.8%	Low
14	Mohammed Mazhar, Cairo Governorate	164	$880	$102	34.5%	Low
15	6th of October City, Giza Governorate	157	$261	$65	33.2%	Low
16	Ash Sheikh Zayed, Giza	151	$494	$89	30.1%	Low
17	Second New Cairo, Cairo Governorate	149	$272	$48	34.7%	Low
18	New Cairo 1, Cairo Governorate	143	$794	$111	37.9%	Low
19	Al Ahia', Red Sea	137	$380	$56	33.7%	Low
20	Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	137	$366	$74	37.3%	Low
21	Nazlat as Sammān, Giza Governorate	133	$246	$52	29.1%	Low
22	New Cairo, Cairo Governorate	127	$374	$75	38.4%	Low
23	Luxor, Luxor Governorate	117	$178	$45	28.5%	Low
24	Hurghada 1, Red Sea Governorate	115	$368	$50	35.0%	Low
25	مراسي, Matruh	114	$737	$353	27.0%	Low
26	Remaya Square, Giza	106	$540	$78	30.1%	Low
27	Hurghada 2, Red Sea Governorate	106	$1,090	$149	31.7%	Low
28	Zamalek, Cairo Governorate	104	$605	$93	31.6%	Low
29	Ad Doqi, Giza Governorate	104	$331	$73	33.5%	Low
30	El Alamein, Matruh	101	$367	$154	23.2%	Low
31	Bab El Louk, Cairo Governorate	99	$203	$56	26.8%	Low
32	Safaga, Red Sea Governorate	88	$686	$110	31.9%	Low
33	Mohamed Mazhar, Cairo Governorate	75	$594	$112	36.4%	Low
34	6th of October, Giza	75	$272	$51	33.7%	Low
35	Sharm Al Shiekh Qism, South Sinai Governorate	75	$296	$63	36.6%	Low
36	Abo El Fada, Cairo Governorate	66	$536	$95	38.6%	Low
37	Sharm El-Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	63	$288	$92	27.7%	Low
38	Youssef Al Sediq City, Faiyum	62	$500	$102	20.3%	Low
39	Attaka, Suez Governorate	60	$313	$123	20.1%	Low
40	Mersa Matruh, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	58	$333	$208	22.5%	Low
41	Touristic Villages, Red Sea Governorate	54	$405	$56	41.9%	Low
42	Al Abageyah, Cairo Governorate	50	$238	$54	34.6%	Low
43	First 6th of October, Giza Governorate	49	$292	$60	32.0%	Low
44	Nazlet El-Semman, Giza Governorate	49	$465	$58	31.1%	Low
45	Ras Abu Soma, Red Sea	49	$982	$167	30.4%	Low
46	Ad Doqi A, Giza Governorate	48	$291	$74	36.1%	Low
47	El Hay El Asher, Cairo Governorate	46	$189	$45	34.1%	Low
48	El Ensha and El Monira, Cairo Governorate	45	$283	$38	44.9%	Low
49	Aswan, Aswan Governorate	44	$260	$72	22.4%	Low
50	Marouf, Cairo Governorate	44	$206	$32	38.7%	Low
51	Al Mandarah, Alexandria	43	$413	$57	31.3%	Low
52	El Baeirat, Luxor Governorate	43	$153	$43	31.6%	Low
53	Al Gabalayah, Cairo Governorate	42	$1,238	$105	37.1%	Low
54	Sidi Abdel Rahman, Matruh	42	$437	$183	24.7%	Low
55	San Stefano, Alexandria Governorate	41	$379	$77	34.4%	Low
56	Al ‘Alamayn, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	41	$320	$203	23.1%	Low
57	Sheraton El Matar, Cairo Governorate	39	$210	$66	25.6%	Low
58	Sedi Beshr Bahary, Alexandria Governorate	38	$143	$43	29.4%	Low
59	Kasr el Nile Qism, Cairo Governorate	37	$305	$56	35.4%	Low
60	Siwa Oasis, Matruh	37	$125	$58	16.4%	Low
61	El Manteka El Sabea, Cairo Governorate	36	$189	$41	34.5%	Low
62	First Nasr City Qism, Cairo Governorate	35	$212	$54	34.5%	Low
63	Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	35	$300	$69	25.7%	Low
64	Maadi as Sarayat Al Gharbeyah, Cairo Governorate	34	$518	$60	42.3%	Low
65	New Cairo City, Cairo Governorate	34	$511	$81	34.4%	Low
66	North Coast, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	34	$673	$240	36.4%	Low
67	Ataka Qism, Suez Governorate	34	$203	$121	15.1%	Low
68	Athar an Nabi, Cairo Governorate	33	$456	$141	32.9%	Low
69	Siwa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	33	$83	$37	17.9%	Low
70	El-Alamein, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	32	$779	$303	36.9%	Low
71	Bab Al Louq, Cairo Governorate	31	$518	$78	34.7%	Low
72	St, Cairo Governorate	31	$413	$67	38.0%	Low
73	El Manteka El Ola, Cairo Governorate	30	$237	$61	35.5%	Low
74	Omar Al Khayam, Cairo Governorate	30	$1,117	$115	38.4%	Low
75	Mit Akaba, Giza Governorate	30	$192	$63	34.4%	Low
76	El Dabaa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	30	$469	$220	22.2%	Low
77	Third New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	29	$350	$59	41.5%	Low
78	Amwaj Village, Matruh	29	$332	$190	30.2%	Low
79	October Hills, Giza	28	$749	$112	33.7%	Low
80	Marsa Alam City, Red Sea	28	$152	$41	22.1%	Low
81	Ras Sedr, South Sinai Governorate	28	$147	$77	15.2%	Low
82	Arban el Ataiqa and El Manaif and El Hawitat, Suez Governorate	28	$214	$127	15.3%	Low
83	El Zamalek, Cairo Governorate	27	$563	$94	37.1%	Low
84	Kafr Nassar, Giza Governorate	27	$739	$68	40.3%	Low
85	El Gouna, Red Sea Governorate	26	$2,438	$252	38.7%	Low
86	Second Al Sheikh Zayed, Giza Governorate	25	$256	$63	29.3%	Low
87	Marsa Matruh, Matruh	25	$204	$61	21.7%	Low
88	Ain Sokhna, Suez Governorate	25	$203	$98	17.7%	Low
89	Abd Al Aazim Hassn, Aswan	24	$175	$49	19.3%	Low
90	Taqouk Mountain, Aswan	24	$155	$36	20.2%	Low
91	Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan Governorate	23	$72	$46	17.1%	Low
92	Ezbet Fahmy, Cairo Governorate	23	$159	$37	27.3%	Low
93	Sheikh Zayed, Giza	23	$257	$122	29.0%	Low
94	El Sheikh Zayed City, Giza Governorate	22	$452	$69	31.7%	Low
95	Second Hergada Qism, محافظة البحر الأحمر	22	$194	$47	30.6%	Low
96	Maadi, Cairo Governorate	21	$840	$101	39.5%	Low
97	Second Sharm Al Shiekh, South Sinai Governorate	21	$282	$60	24.0%	Low
98	قسم مرسى مطروح, مطروح	21	$1,320	$450	31.9%	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 $2,438/month at $252 ADR and 38.7% 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	$2,438	26	$252	38.7%	Low
2	قسم مرسى مطروح, مطروح	$1,320	21	$450	31.9%	Low
3	Al Gabalayah, Cairo Governorate	$1,238	42	$105	37.1%	Low
4	Gamsha, Red Sea	$1,220	1,055	$152	34.0%	Low
5	Omar Al Khayam, Cairo Governorate	$1,117	30	$115	38.4%	Low
6	Hurghada 2, Red Sea Governorate	$1,090	106	$149	31.7%	Low
7	Ras Abu Soma, Red Sea	$982	49	$167	30.4%	Low
8	Abu Al Feda, Cairo Governorate	$956	170	$114	36.8%	Low
9	Mohammed Mazhar, Cairo Governorate	$880	164	$102	34.5%	Low
10	Maadi, Cairo Governorate	$840	21	$101	39.5%	Low
11	New Cairo 1, Cairo Governorate	$794	143	$111	37.9%	Low
12	El-Alamein, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$779	32	$303	36.9%	Low
13	October Hills, Giza	$749	28	$112	33.7%	Low
14	Kafr Nassar, Giza Governorate	$739	27	$68	40.3%	Low
15	مراسي, Matruh	$737	114	$353	27.0%	Low
16	Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai	$709	240	$91	38.8%	Low
17	Safaga, Red Sea Governorate	$686	88	$110	31.9%	Low
18	North Coast, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$673	34	$240	36.4%	Low
19	Zamalek, Cairo Governorate	$605	104	$93	31.6%	Low
20	Mohamed Mazhar, Cairo Governorate	$594	75	$112	36.4%	Low
21	El Zamalek, Cairo Governorate	$563	27	$94	37.1%	Low
22	Remaya Square, Giza	$540	106	$78	30.1%	Low
23	Abo El Fada, Cairo Governorate	$536	66	$95	38.6%	Low
24	Bab Al Louq, Cairo Governorate	$518	31	$78	34.7%	Low
25	Maadi as Sarayat Al Gharbeyah, Cairo Governorate	$518	34	$60	42.3%	Low
26	New Cairo City, Cairo Governorate	$511	34	$81	34.4%	Low
27	Youssef Al Sediq City, Faiyum	$500	62	$102	20.3%	Low
28	Ash Sheikh Zayed, Giza	$494	151	$89	30.1%	Low
29	El Dabaa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$469	30	$220	22.2%	Low
30	Nazlet El-Semman, Giza Governorate	$465	49	$58	31.1%	Low
31	Athar an Nabi, Cairo Governorate	$456	33	$141	32.9%	Low
32	Cairo, Cairo	$453	3,325	$70	33.1%	Low
33	El Sheikh Zayed City, Giza Governorate	$452	22	$69	31.7%	Low
34	Giza, Giza	$450	780	$68	33.2%	Low
35	Sidi Abdel Rahman, Matruh	$437	42	$183	24.7%	Low
36	St, Cairo Governorate	$413	31	$67	38.0%	Low
37	Al Mandarah, Alexandria	$413	43	$57	31.3%	Low
38	Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate	$412	1,326	$75	33.7%	Low
39	Touristic Villages, Red Sea Governorate	$405	54	$56	41.9%	Low
40	Al Baairat Village, Luxor	$397	243	$53	30.2%	Low
41	Al Ahia', Red Sea	$380	137	$56	33.7%	Low
42	San Stefano, Alexandria Governorate	$379	41	$77	34.4%	Low
43	Alexandria, Alexandria	$377	363	$63	29.0%	Low
44	New Cairo, Cairo Governorate	$374	127	$75	38.4%	Low
45	Hurghada 1, Red Sea Governorate	$368	115	$50	35.0%	Low
46	El Alamein, Matruh	$367	101	$154	23.2%	Low
47	Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	$366	137	$74	37.3%	Low
48	Third New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	$350	29	$59	41.5%	Low
49	Mersa Matruh, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$333	58	$208	22.5%	Low
50	Amwaj Village, Matruh	$332	29	$190	30.2%	Low
51	Ad Doqi, Giza Governorate	$331	104	$73	33.5%	Low
52	Al Hadaba, Red Sea	$331	295	$45	33.7%	Low
53	Dahab, South Sinai	$329	942	$48	34.8%	Low
54	First New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	$323	410	$79	33.3%	Low
55	Al ‘Alamayn, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$320	41	$203	23.1%	Low
56	Attaka, Suez Governorate	$313	60	$123	20.1%	Low
57	Kasr el Nile Qism, Cairo Governorate	$305	37	$56	35.4%	Low
58	Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	$300	35	$69	25.7%	Low
59	Sharm Al Shiekh Qism, South Sinai Governorate	$296	75	$63	36.6%	Low
60	First 6th of October, Giza Governorate	$292	49	$60	32.0%	Low
61	Ad Doqi A, Giza Governorate	$291	48	$74	36.1%	Low
62	Sharm El-Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	$288	63	$92	27.7%	Low
63	El Ensha and El Monira, Cairo Governorate	$283	45	$38	44.9%	Low
64	Second Sharm Al Shiekh, South Sinai Governorate	$282	21	$60	24.0%	Low
65	6th of October, Giza	$272	75	$51	33.7%	Low
66	Second New Cairo, Cairo Governorate	$272	149	$48	34.7%	Low
67	6th of October City, Giza Governorate	$261	157	$65	33.2%	Low
68	Aswan, Aswan Governorate	$260	44	$72	22.4%	Low
69	Sheikh Zayed, Giza	$257	23	$122	29.0%	Low
70	Second Al Sheikh Zayed, Giza Governorate	$256	25	$63	29.3%	Low
71	Nazlat as Sammān, Giza Governorate	$246	133	$52	29.1%	Low
72	Al Abageyah, Cairo Governorate	$238	50	$54	34.6%	Low
73	El Manteka El Ola, Cairo Governorate	$237	30	$61	35.5%	Low
74	Sheikh Zayed City, Giza Governorate	$233	183	$80	29.7%	Low
75	Arban el Ataiqa and El Manaif and El Hawitat, Suez Governorate	$214	28	$127	15.3%	Low
76	First Nasr City Qism, Cairo Governorate	$212	35	$54	34.5%	Low
77	Sheraton El Matar, Cairo Governorate	$210	39	$66	25.6%	Low
78	Marouf, Cairo Governorate	$206	44	$32	38.7%	Low
79	Marsa Matruh, Matruh	$204	25	$61	21.7%	Low
80	Ain Sokhna, Suez Governorate	$203	25	$98	17.7%	Low
81	Ataka Qism, Suez Governorate	$203	34	$121	15.1%	Low
82	Bab El Louk, Cairo Governorate	$203	99	$56	26.8%	Low
83	Second New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	$199	420	$47	34.3%	Low
84	Second Hergada Qism, محافظة البحر الأحمر	$194	22	$47	30.6%	Low
85	Mit Akaba, Giza Governorate	$192	30	$63	34.4%	Low
86	El Manteka El Sabea, Cairo Governorate	$189	36	$41	34.5%	Low
87	El Hay El Asher, Cairo Governorate	$189	46	$45	34.1%	Low
88	Luxor, Luxor Governorate	$178	117	$45	28.5%	Low
89	Abd Al Aazim Hassn, Aswan	$175	24	$49	19.3%	Low
90	Ezbet Fahmy, Cairo Governorate	$159	23	$37	27.3%	Low
91	Taqouk Mountain, Aswan	$155	24	$36	20.2%	Low
92	El Baeirat, Luxor Governorate	$153	43	$43	31.6%	Low
93	Marsa Alam City, Red Sea	$152	28	$41	22.1%	Low
94	Ras Sedr, South Sinai Governorate	$147	28	$77	15.2%	Low
95	Sedi Beshr Bahary, Alexandria Governorate	$143	38	$43	29.4%	Low
96	Siwa Oasis, Matruh	$125	37	$58	16.4%	Low
97	Siwa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$83	33	$37	17.9%	Low
98	Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan Governorate	$72	23	$46	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 $450/night, generating $1,320/month at 31.9% 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	قسم مرسى مطروح, مطروح	$450	21	$1,320	31.9%	Low
2	مراسي, Matruh	$353	114	$737	27.0%	Low
3	El-Alamein, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$303	32	$779	36.9%	Low
4	El Gouna, Red Sea Governorate	$252	26	$2,438	38.7%	Low
5	North Coast, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$240	34	$673	36.4%	Low
6	El Dabaa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$220	30	$469	22.2%	Low
7	Mersa Matruh, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$208	58	$333	22.5%	Low
8	Al ‘Alamayn, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$203	41	$320	23.1%	Low
9	Amwaj Village, Matruh	$190	29	$332	30.2%	Low
10	Sidi Abdel Rahman, Matruh	$183	42	$437	24.7%	Low
11	Ras Abu Soma, Red Sea	$167	49	$982	30.4%	Low
12	El Alamein, Matruh	$154	101	$367	23.2%	Low
13	Gamsha, Red Sea	$152	1,055	$1,220	34.0%	Low
14	Hurghada 2, Red Sea Governorate	$149	106	$1,090	31.7%	Low
15	Athar an Nabi, Cairo Governorate	$141	33	$456	32.9%	Low
16	Arban el Ataiqa and El Manaif and El Hawitat, Suez Governorate	$127	28	$214	15.3%	Low
17	Attaka, Suez Governorate	$123	60	$313	20.1%	Low
18	Sheikh Zayed, Giza	$122	23	$257	29.0%	Low
19	Ataka Qism, Suez Governorate	$121	34	$203	15.1%	Low
20	Omar Al Khayam, Cairo Governorate	$115	30	$1,117	38.4%	Low
21	Abu Al Feda, Cairo Governorate	$114	170	$956	36.8%	Low
22	October Hills, Giza	$112	28	$749	33.7%	Low
23	Mohamed Mazhar, Cairo Governorate	$112	75	$594	36.4%	Low
24	New Cairo 1, Cairo Governorate	$111	143	$794	37.9%	Low
25	Safaga, Red Sea Governorate	$110	88	$686	31.9%	Low
26	Al Gabalayah, Cairo Governorate	$105	42	$1,238	37.1%	Low
27	Youssef Al Sediq City, Faiyum	$102	62	$500	20.3%	Low
28	Mohammed Mazhar, Cairo Governorate	$102	164	$880	34.5%	Low
29	Maadi, Cairo Governorate	$101	21	$840	39.5%	Low
30	Ain Sokhna, Suez Governorate	$98	25	$203	17.7%	Low
31	Abo El Fada, Cairo Governorate	$95	66	$536	38.6%	Low
32	El Zamalek, Cairo Governorate	$94	27	$563	37.1%	Low
33	Zamalek, Cairo Governorate	$93	104	$605	31.6%	Low
34	Sharm El-Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	$92	63	$288	27.7%	Low
35	Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai	$91	240	$709	38.8%	Low
36	Ash Sheikh Zayed, Giza	$89	151	$494	30.1%	Low
37	New Cairo City, Cairo Governorate	$81	34	$511	34.4%	Low
38	Sheikh Zayed City, Giza Governorate	$80	183	$233	29.7%	Low
39	First New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	$79	410	$323	33.3%	Low
40	Bab Al Louq, Cairo Governorate	$78	31	$518	34.7%	Low
41	Remaya Square, Giza	$78	106	$540	30.1%	Low
42	San Stefano, Alexandria Governorate	$77	41	$379	34.4%	Low
43	Ras Sedr, South Sinai Governorate	$77	28	$147	15.2%	Low
44	New Cairo, Cairo Governorate	$75	127	$374	38.4%	Low
45	Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate	$75	1,326	$412	33.7%	Low
46	Ad Doqi A, Giza Governorate	$74	48	$291	36.1%	Low
47	Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	$74	137	$366	37.3%	Low
48	Ad Doqi, Giza Governorate	$73	104	$331	33.5%	Low
49	Aswan, Aswan Governorate	$72	44	$260	22.4%	Low
50	Cairo, Cairo	$70	3,325	$453	33.1%	Low
51	Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate	$69	35	$300	25.7%	Low
52	El Sheikh Zayed City, Giza Governorate	$69	22	$452	31.7%	Low
53	Giza, Giza	$68	780	$450	33.2%	Low
54	Kafr Nassar, Giza Governorate	$68	27	$739	40.3%	Low
55	St, Cairo Governorate	$67	31	$413	38.0%	Low
56	Sheraton El Matar, Cairo Governorate	$66	39	$210	25.6%	Low
57	6th of October City, Giza Governorate	$65	157	$261	33.2%	Low
58	Second Al Sheikh Zayed, Giza Governorate	$63	25	$256	29.3%	Low
59	Alexandria, Alexandria	$63	363	$377	29.0%	Low
60	Sharm Al Shiekh Qism, South Sinai Governorate	$63	75	$296	36.6%	Low
61	Mit Akaba, Giza Governorate	$63	30	$192	34.4%	Low
62	El Manteka El Ola, Cairo Governorate	$61	30	$237	35.5%	Low
63	Marsa Matruh, Matruh	$61	25	$204	21.7%	Low
64	Maadi as Sarayat Al Gharbeyah, Cairo Governorate	$60	34	$518	42.3%	Low
65	Second Sharm Al Shiekh, South Sinai Governorate	$60	21	$282	24.0%	Low
66	First 6th of October, Giza Governorate	$60	49	$292	32.0%	Low
67	Third New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	$59	29	$350	41.5%	Low
68	Nazlet El-Semman, Giza Governorate	$58	49	$465	31.1%	Low
69	Siwa Oasis, Matruh	$58	37	$125	16.4%	Low
70	Al Mandarah, Alexandria	$57	43	$413	31.3%	Low
71	Bab El Louk, Cairo Governorate	$56	99	$203	26.8%	Low
72	Al Ahia', Red Sea	$56	137	$380	33.7%	Low
73	Touristic Villages, Red Sea Governorate	$56	54	$405	41.9%	Low
74	Kasr el Nile Qism, Cairo Governorate	$56	37	$305	35.4%	Low
75	First Nasr City Qism, Cairo Governorate	$54	35	$212	34.5%	Low
76	Al Abageyah, Cairo Governorate	$54	50	$238	34.6%	Low
77	Al Baairat Village, Luxor	$53	243	$397	30.2%	Low
78	Nazlat as Sammān, Giza Governorate	$52	133	$246	29.1%	Low
79	6th of October, Giza	$51	75	$272	33.7%	Low
80	Hurghada 1, Red Sea Governorate	$50	115	$368	35.0%	Low
81	Abd Al Aazim Hassn, Aswan	$49	24	$175	19.3%	Low
82	Dahab, South Sinai	$48	942	$329	34.8%	Low
83	Second New Cairo, Cairo Governorate	$48	149	$272	34.7%	Low
84	Second New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	$47	420	$199	34.3%	Low
85	Second Hergada Qism, محافظة البحر الأحمر	$47	22	$194	30.6%	Low
86	Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan Governorate	$46	23	$72	17.1%	Low
87	Luxor, Luxor Governorate	$45	117	$178	28.5%	Low
88	Al Hadaba, Red Sea	$45	295	$331	33.7%	Low
89	El Hay El Asher, Cairo Governorate	$45	46	$189	34.1%	Low
90	Sedi Beshr Bahary, Alexandria Governorate	$43	38	$143	29.4%	Low
91	El Baeirat, Luxor Governorate	$43	43	$153	31.6%	Low
92	El Manteka El Sabea, Cairo Governorate	$41	36	$189	34.5%	Low
93	Marsa Alam City, Red Sea	$41	28	$152	22.1%	Low
94	El Ensha and El Monira, Cairo Governorate	$38	45	$283	44.9%	Low
95	Ezbet Fahmy, Cairo Governorate	$37	23	$159	27.3%	Low
96	Siwa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate	$37	33	$83	17.9%	Low
97	Taqouk Mountain, Aswan	$36	24	$155	20.2%	Low
98	Marouf, Cairo Governorate	$32	44	$206	38.7%	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 34.8% occupancy, $329/month revenue, and 942 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	34.8%	942	$329	$48	Low
2	Second New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	34.3%	420	$199	$47	Low
3	Gamsha, Red Sea	34.0%	1,055	$1,220	$152	Low
4	Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate	33.7%	1,326	$412	$75	Low
5	First New Cairo Qism, Cairo Governorate	33.3%	410	$323	$79	Low
6	Giza, Giza	33.2%	780	$450	$68	Low
7	Cairo, Cairo	33.1%	3,325	$453	$70	Low
8	Alexandria, Alexandria	29.0%	363	$377	$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 98 markets ranked on this page: 98 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 3,325 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 $2,438. 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 44.9%. 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 $450 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 31.0% occupancy, and the top performer posts $2,438 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 31.0%. 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, 98 of 98 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 44 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 2026-07-06. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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