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

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI
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The short-term rental market in Finland 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 Finland across four dimensions: market depth (active listings), revenue, nightly rate (ADR), and occupancy rate. Helsinki, Mainland Finland leads by market size with 2,261 active listings and $1,398/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 35.0% with $1,143/month in average revenue and $161/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.

Top Airbnb Markets in Finland 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 Finland attract the highest volume of travelers and offer the most reliable benchmarking data for pricing and revenue projections. Helsinki, Mainland Finland leads with 2,261 active short-term rental listings and $1,398/month in average revenue.

#MarketActive Listings (TTM)Revenue/moADROccupancyRegulation
1Helsinki, Mainland Finland2,261$1,398$13247.6%Low
2Rovaniemi, Mainland Finland1,457$2,430$38741.7%Low
3Tampere, Mainland Finland711$1,368$13343.7%Low
4Turku, Mainland Finland490$981$11440.7%Low
5Kittilä, Mainland Finland466$2,383$29139.5%Low
6Oulu, Mainland Finland455$904$10938.0%Low
7Jyväskylä, Mainland Finland391$1,025$13240.2%Low
8Espoo, Mainland Finland379$969$12240.9%Low
9Kuopio, Mainland Finland364$1,130$13540.1%Low
10Vantaa, Mainland Finland340$783$9239.9%Low
11Lahti, Mainland Finland338$1,001$18830.3%Low
12Kuusamo, Mainland Finland316$1,704$19437.1%Low
13Kolari, Mainland Finland224$2,112$23239.6%Low
14Inari, Mainland Finland212$2,148$21443.8%Low
15Pori, Mainland Finland211$832$14232.8%Low
16Savonlinna, Mainland Finland203$772$15035.3%Low
17Vaasa, Mainland Finland195$789$10037.4%Low
18Kokkola, Mainland Finland147$643$11331.3%Low
19Joensuu, Mainland Finland143$913$9641.7%Low
20Raseborg, Mainland Finland138$937$16334.1%Low
21Hanko, Mainland Finland134$1,292$20833.0%Low
22Mikkeli, Mainland Finland126$1,169$15338.1%Low
23Jämsä sub-region, Mainland Finland121$1,162$20626.5%Low
24Porvoo, Mainland Finland121$1,344$16837.9%Low
25Seinäjoki, Mainland Finland121$981$13833.6%Low
26Hämeenlinna, Mainland Finland118$1,288$16340.3%Low
27Kouvola, Mainland Finland118$941$12436.5%Low
28Lappeenranta, Mainland Finland117$1,036$11342.9%Low
29Salo, Mainland Finland108$1,805$20733.4%Low
30Sotkamo, Mainland Finland103$1,052$16529.0%Low
31Pargas, Mainland Finland98$1,065$18134.2%Low
32Kalajoki, Mainland Finland93$935$16330.4%Low
33Kemi, Mainland Finland91$715$10230.1%Low
34Pudasjärvi, Mainland Finland91$1,265$17628.6%Low
35Rauma, Mainland Finland89$745$10134.0%Low
36Mariehamn, Åland Islands88$1,179$17640.6%Low
37Kotka, Mainland Finland82$695$10334.1%Low
38Lohja, Mainland Finland79$1,684$21735.4%Low
39Naantali, Mainland Finland79$1,342$19640.9%Low
40Kemijärvi, Mainland Finland72$1,203$17132.1%Low
41Jämsä, Central Finland71$1,666$33924.7%Low
42Heinola, Mainland Finland71$1,370$17334.8%Low
43Sodankylä, Mainland Finland68$1,558$19039.7%Low
44Pelkosenniemi, Mainland Finland67$1,696$20637.3%Low
45Lieksa, Mainland Finland65$1,018$13532.9%Low
46Kirkkonummi, Mainland Finland63$2,214$22939.5%Low
47Kimitoön, Mainland Finland60$1,294$22836.0%Low
48Kajaani, Mainland Finland55$1,026$10247.2%Low
49Tornio, Mainland Finland51$633$12927.4%Low
50Loviisa, Mainland Finland49$1,351$15434.5%Low
51Ylöjärvi, Mainland Finland47$1,557$18538.0%Low
52Imatra, Mainland Finland46$358$10224.0%Low
53Hyvinkää, Mainland Finland44$829$11136.1%Low
54Ranua, Mainland Finland44$1,439$22627.4%Low
55Sastamala, Mainland Finland44$785$14127.9%Low
56Uusikaupunki, Mainland Finland44$666$12532.7%Low
57Enontekiö, Mainland Finland43$1,383$21135.8%Low
58Hollola, Mainland Finland42$1,559$29029.4%Low
59Hyrynsalmi, Mainland Finland42$746$12831.1%Low
60Jakobstad, Mainland Finland40$897$10638.0%Low
61Kangasala, Mainland Finland40$1,246$13939.0%Low
62Jomala, Åland Islands39$1,113$15147.1%Low
63Pello, Mainland Finland38$1,123$17330.6%Low
64Ruokolahti, Mainland Finland38$856$20029.3%Low
65Ii, Mainland Finland37$1,637$18232.0%Low
66Mäntyharju, Mainland Finland37$1,059$14334.8%Low
67Asikkala, Mainland Finland36$1,509$20138.0%Low
68Järvenpää, Mainland Finland34$897$11541.0%Low
69Kontiolahti, Mainland Finland34$860$13030.6%Low
70Muonio, Mainland Finland33$2,142$18245.1%Low
71Taipalsaari, Mainland Finland33$737$15132.6%Low
72Vihti, Mainland Finland33$1,494$20233.9%Low
73Utsjoki, Mainland Finland32$1,283$17737.8%Low
74Iisalmi, Mainland Finland31$594$9933.3%Low
75Nokia, Mainland Finland31$1,156$12044.0%Low
76Muurame, Mainland Finland30$1,270$17429.4%Low
77Iitti, Mainland Finland29$954$19333.6%Low
78Ingå, Mainland Finland29$1,810$24642.8%Low
79Pieksämäki, Mainland Finland29$763$11634.3%Low
80Varkaus, Mainland Finland29$607$9536.9%Low
81Kauhava, Mainland Finland28$964$16332.0%Low
82Sulkava, Mainland Finland28$882$15830.7%Low
83Kitee, Mainland Finland27$418$14125.7%Low
84Korsholm, Mainland Finland27$964$10336.4%Low
85Sipoo, Mainland Finland27$1,716$27032.0%Low
86Ylitornio, Mainland Finland27$1,577$16735.9%Low
87Kristinestad, Mainland Finland26$490$10729.4%Low
88Kuhmo, Mainland Finland26$452$9030.5%Low
89Pirkkala, Mainland Finland26$1,868$21544.0%Low
90Salla, Mainland Finland26$1,030$16032.8%Low
91Forssa, Mainland Finland25$633$10233.2%Low
92Lapua, Mainland Finland25$940$13925.2%Low
93Pälkäne, Mainland Finland25$1,435$26528.4%Low
94Tervola, Mainland Finland25$1,203$19528.9%Low
95Alavus, Mainland Finland24$922$11634.1%Low
96Kankaanpää, Mainland Finland24$507$10430.1%Low
97Kauhajoki, Mainland Finland24$433$9325.7%Low
98Keuruu, Mainland Finland24$692$15126.0%Low
99Nurmijärvi, Mainland Finland24$1,144$13438.8%Low
100Saarijärvi, Mainland Finland24$714$10631.6%Low

Most Profitable Airbnb Markets in Finland by Revenue

The most profitable Airbnb cities in Finland are those where hosts earn the highest average monthly revenue per listing — the single most telling indicator of a market's income potential. Rovaniemi, Mainland Finland leads with $2,430/month at $387 ADR and 41.7% 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.

#MarketRevenue/moActive Listings (TTM)ADROccupancyRegulation
1Rovaniemi, Mainland Finland$2,4301,457$38741.7%Low
2Kittilä, Mainland Finland$2,383466$29139.5%Low
3Kirkkonummi, Mainland Finland$2,21463$22939.5%Low
4Inari, Mainland Finland$2,148212$21443.8%Low
5Muonio, Mainland Finland$2,14233$18245.1%Low
6Kolari, Mainland Finland$2,112224$23239.6%Low
7Pirkkala, Mainland Finland$1,86826$21544.0%Low
8Ingå, Mainland Finland$1,81029$24642.8%Low
9Salo, Mainland Finland$1,805108$20733.4%Low
10Sipoo, Mainland Finland$1,71627$27032.0%Low
11Kuusamo, Mainland Finland$1,704316$19437.1%Low
12Pelkosenniemi, Mainland Finland$1,69667$20637.3%Low
13Lohja, Mainland Finland$1,68479$21735.4%Low
14Jämsä, Central Finland$1,66671$33924.7%Low
15Ii, Mainland Finland$1,63737$18232.0%Low
16Ylitornio, Mainland Finland$1,57727$16735.9%Low
17Hollola, Mainland Finland$1,55942$29029.4%Low
18Sodankylä, Mainland Finland$1,55868$19039.7%Low
19Ylöjärvi, Mainland Finland$1,55747$18538.0%Low
20Asikkala, Mainland Finland$1,50936$20138.0%Low
21Vihti, Mainland Finland$1,49433$20233.9%Low
22Ranua, Mainland Finland$1,43944$22627.4%Low
23Pälkäne, Mainland Finland$1,43525$26528.4%Low
24Helsinki, Mainland Finland$1,3982,261$13247.6%Low
25Enontekiö, Mainland Finland$1,38343$21135.8%Low
26Heinola, Mainland Finland$1,37071$17334.8%Low
27Tampere, Mainland Finland$1,368711$13343.7%Low
28Loviisa, Mainland Finland$1,35149$15434.5%Low
29Porvoo, Mainland Finland$1,344121$16837.9%Low
30Naantali, Mainland Finland$1,34279$19640.9%Low
31Kimitoön, Mainland Finland$1,29460$22836.0%Low
32Hanko, Mainland Finland$1,292134$20833.0%Low
33Hämeenlinna, Mainland Finland$1,288118$16340.3%Low
34Utsjoki, Mainland Finland$1,28332$17737.8%Low
35Muurame, Mainland Finland$1,27030$17429.4%Low
36Pudasjärvi, Mainland Finland$1,26591$17628.6%Low
37Kangasala, Mainland Finland$1,24640$13939.0%Low
38Kemijärvi, Mainland Finland$1,20372$17132.1%Low
39Tervola, Mainland Finland$1,20325$19528.9%Low
40Mariehamn, Åland Islands$1,17988$17640.6%Low
41Mikkeli, Mainland Finland$1,169126$15338.1%Low
42Jämsä sub-region, Mainland Finland$1,162121$20626.5%Low
43Nokia, Mainland Finland$1,15631$12044.0%Low
44Nurmijärvi, Mainland Finland$1,14424$13438.8%Low
45Kuopio, Mainland Finland$1,130364$13540.1%Low
46Pello, Mainland Finland$1,12338$17330.6%Low
47Jomala, Åland Islands$1,11339$15147.1%Low
48Pargas, Mainland Finland$1,06598$18134.2%Low
49Mäntyharju, Mainland Finland$1,05937$14334.8%Low
50Sotkamo, Mainland Finland$1,052103$16529.0%Low
51Lappeenranta, Mainland Finland$1,036117$11342.9%Low
52Salla, Mainland Finland$1,03026$16032.8%Low
53Kajaani, Mainland Finland$1,02655$10247.2%Low
54Jyväskylä, Mainland Finland$1,025391$13240.2%Low
55Lieksa, Mainland Finland$1,01865$13532.9%Low
56Lahti, Mainland Finland$1,001338$18830.3%Low
57Turku, Mainland Finland$981490$11440.7%Low
58Seinäjoki, Mainland Finland$981121$13833.6%Low
59Espoo, Mainland Finland$969379$12240.9%Low
60Korsholm, Mainland Finland$96427$10336.4%Low
61Kauhava, Mainland Finland$96428$16332.0%Low
62Iitti, Mainland Finland$95429$19333.6%Low
63Kouvola, Mainland Finland$941118$12436.5%Low
64Lapua, Mainland Finland$94025$13925.2%Low
65Raseborg, Mainland Finland$937138$16334.1%Low
66Kalajoki, Mainland Finland$93593$16330.4%Low
67Alavus, Mainland Finland$92224$11634.1%Low
68Joensuu, Mainland Finland$913143$9641.7%Low
69Oulu, Mainland Finland$904455$10938.0%Low
70Järvenpää, Mainland Finland$89734$11541.0%Low
71Jakobstad, Mainland Finland$89740$10638.0%Low
72Sulkava, Mainland Finland$88228$15830.7%Low
73Kontiolahti, Mainland Finland$86034$13030.6%Low
74Ruokolahti, Mainland Finland$85638$20029.3%Low
75Pori, Mainland Finland$832211$14232.8%Low
76Hyvinkää, Mainland Finland$82944$11136.1%Low
77Vaasa, Mainland Finland$789195$10037.4%Low
78Sastamala, Mainland Finland$78544$14127.9%Low
79Vantaa, Mainland Finland$783340$9239.9%Low
80Savonlinna, Mainland Finland$772203$15035.3%Low
81Pieksämäki, Mainland Finland$76329$11634.3%Low
82Hyrynsalmi, Mainland Finland$74642$12831.1%Low
83Rauma, Mainland Finland$74589$10134.0%Low
84Taipalsaari, Mainland Finland$73733$15132.6%Low
85Kemi, Mainland Finland$71591$10230.1%Low
86Saarijärvi, Mainland Finland$71424$10631.6%Low
87Kotka, Mainland Finland$69582$10334.1%Low
88Keuruu, Mainland Finland$69224$15126.0%Low
89Uusikaupunki, Mainland Finland$66644$12532.7%Low
90Kokkola, Mainland Finland$643147$11331.3%Low
91Forssa, Mainland Finland$63325$10233.2%Low
92Tornio, Mainland Finland$63351$12927.4%Low
93Varkaus, Mainland Finland$60729$9536.9%Low
94Iisalmi, Mainland Finland$59431$9933.3%Low
95Kankaanpää, Mainland Finland$50724$10430.1%Low
96Kristinestad, Mainland Finland$49026$10729.4%Low
97Kuhmo, Mainland Finland$45226$9030.5%Low
98Kauhajoki, Mainland Finland$43324$9325.7%Low
99Kitee, Mainland Finland$41827$14125.7%Low
100Imatra, Mainland Finland$35846$10224.0%Low

Most Expensive Airbnb Markets in Finland 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. Rovaniemi, Mainland Finland commands the highest Airbnb nightly rate in Finland at $387/night, generating $2,430/month at 41.7% occupancy. Markets with premium nightly pricing typically feature high-demand destinations where travelers pay a significant premium over hotel alternatives.

#MarketADRActive Listings (TTM)Revenue/moOccupancyRegulation
1Rovaniemi, Mainland Finland$3871,457$2,43041.7%Low
2Jämsä, Central Finland$33971$1,66624.7%Low
3Kittilä, Mainland Finland$291466$2,38339.5%Low
4Hollola, Mainland Finland$29042$1,55929.4%Low
5Sipoo, Mainland Finland$27027$1,71632.0%Low
6Pälkäne, Mainland Finland$26525$1,43528.4%Low
7Ingå, Mainland Finland$24629$1,81042.8%Low
8Kolari, Mainland Finland$232224$2,11239.6%Low
9Kirkkonummi, Mainland Finland$22963$2,21439.5%Low
10Kimitoön, Mainland Finland$22860$1,29436.0%Low
11Ranua, Mainland Finland$22644$1,43927.4%Low
12Lohja, Mainland Finland$21779$1,68435.4%Low
13Pirkkala, Mainland Finland$21526$1,86844.0%Low
14Inari, Mainland Finland$214212$2,14843.8%Low
15Enontekiö, Mainland Finland$21143$1,38335.8%Low
16Hanko, Mainland Finland$208134$1,29233.0%Low
17Salo, Mainland Finland$207108$1,80533.4%Low
18Jämsä sub-region, Mainland Finland$206121$1,16226.5%Low
19Pelkosenniemi, Mainland Finland$20667$1,69637.3%Low
20Vihti, Mainland Finland$20233$1,49433.9%Low
21Asikkala, Mainland Finland$20136$1,50938.0%Low
22Ruokolahti, Mainland Finland$20038$85629.3%Low
23Naantali, Mainland Finland$19679$1,34240.9%Low
24Tervola, Mainland Finland$19525$1,20328.9%Low
25Kuusamo, Mainland Finland$194316$1,70437.1%Low
26Iitti, Mainland Finland$19329$95433.6%Low
27Sodankylä, Mainland Finland$19068$1,55839.7%Low
28Lahti, Mainland Finland$188338$1,00130.3%Low
29Ylöjärvi, Mainland Finland$18547$1,55738.0%Low
30Muonio, Mainland Finland$18233$2,14245.1%Low
31Ii, Mainland Finland$18237$1,63732.0%Low
32Pargas, Mainland Finland$18198$1,06534.2%Low
33Utsjoki, Mainland Finland$17732$1,28337.8%Low
34Mariehamn, Åland Islands$17688$1,17940.6%Low
35Pudasjärvi, Mainland Finland$17691$1,26528.6%Low
36Muurame, Mainland Finland$17430$1,27029.4%Low
37Pello, Mainland Finland$17338$1,12330.6%Low
38Heinola, Mainland Finland$17371$1,37034.8%Low
39Kemijärvi, Mainland Finland$17172$1,20332.1%Low
40Porvoo, Mainland Finland$168121$1,34437.9%Low
41Ylitornio, Mainland Finland$16727$1,57735.9%Low
42Sotkamo, Mainland Finland$165103$1,05229.0%Low
43Raseborg, Mainland Finland$163138$93734.1%Low
44Kalajoki, Mainland Finland$16393$93530.4%Low
45Kauhava, Mainland Finland$16328$96432.0%Low
46Hämeenlinna, Mainland Finland$163118$1,28840.3%Low
47Salla, Mainland Finland$16026$1,03032.8%Low
48Sulkava, Mainland Finland$15828$88230.7%Low
49Loviisa, Mainland Finland$15449$1,35134.5%Low
50Mikkeli, Mainland Finland$153126$1,16938.1%Low
51Keuruu, Mainland Finland$15124$69226.0%Low
52Jomala, Åland Islands$15139$1,11347.1%Low
53Taipalsaari, Mainland Finland$15133$73732.6%Low
54Savonlinna, Mainland Finland$150203$77235.3%Low
55Mäntyharju, Mainland Finland$14337$1,05934.8%Low
56Pori, Mainland Finland$142211$83232.8%Low
57Sastamala, Mainland Finland$14144$78527.9%Low
58Kitee, Mainland Finland$14127$41825.7%Low
59Kangasala, Mainland Finland$13940$1,24639.0%Low
60Lapua, Mainland Finland$13925$94025.2%Low
61Seinäjoki, Mainland Finland$138121$98133.6%Low
62Kuopio, Mainland Finland$135364$1,13040.1%Low
63Lieksa, Mainland Finland$13565$1,01832.9%Low
64Nurmijärvi, Mainland Finland$13424$1,14438.8%Low
65Tampere, Mainland Finland$133711$1,36843.7%Low
66Helsinki, Mainland Finland$1322,261$1,39847.6%Low
67Jyväskylä, Mainland Finland$132391$1,02540.2%Low
68Kontiolahti, Mainland Finland$13034$86030.6%Low
69Tornio, Mainland Finland$12951$63327.4%Low
70Hyrynsalmi, Mainland Finland$12842$74631.1%Low
71Uusikaupunki, Mainland Finland$12544$66632.7%Low
72Kouvola, Mainland Finland$124118$94136.5%Low
73Espoo, Mainland Finland$122379$96940.9%Low
74Nokia, Mainland Finland$12031$1,15644.0%Low
75Alavus, Mainland Finland$11624$92234.1%Low
76Pieksämäki, Mainland Finland$11629$76334.3%Low
77Järvenpää, Mainland Finland$11534$89741.0%Low
78Turku, Mainland Finland$114490$98140.7%Low
79Kokkola, Mainland Finland$113147$64331.3%Low
80Lappeenranta, Mainland Finland$113117$1,03642.9%Low
81Hyvinkää, Mainland Finland$11144$82936.1%Low
82Oulu, Mainland Finland$109455$90438.0%Low
83Kristinestad, Mainland Finland$10726$49029.4%Low
84Jakobstad, Mainland Finland$10640$89738.0%Low
85Saarijärvi, Mainland Finland$10624$71431.6%Low
86Kankaanpää, Mainland Finland$10424$50730.1%Low
87Kotka, Mainland Finland$10382$69534.1%Low
88Korsholm, Mainland Finland$10327$96436.4%Low
89Forssa, Mainland Finland$10225$63333.2%Low
90Kemi, Mainland Finland$10291$71530.1%Low
91Imatra, Mainland Finland$10246$35824.0%Low
92Kajaani, Mainland Finland$10255$1,02647.2%Low
93Rauma, Mainland Finland$10189$74534.0%Low
94Vaasa, Mainland Finland$100195$78937.4%Low
95Iisalmi, Mainland Finland$9931$59433.3%Low
96Joensuu, Mainland Finland$96143$91341.7%Low
97Varkaus, Mainland Finland$9529$60736.9%Low
98Kauhajoki, Mainland Finland$9324$43325.7%Low
99Vantaa, Mainland Finland$92340$78339.9%Low
100Kuhmo, Mainland Finland$9026$45230.5%Low

Highest Occupancy Airbnb Markets in Finland

Airbnb occupancy rate measures the percentage of available nights actually booked — the most telling indicator of short-term rental demand in a market. Helsinki, Mainland Finland leads Finland with 47.6% occupancy, $1,398/month revenue, and 2,261 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.

#MarketOccupancyActive Listings (TTM)Revenue/moADRRegulation
1Helsinki, Mainland Finland47.6%2,261$1,398$132Low
2Tampere, Mainland Finland43.7%711$1,368$133Low
3Rovaniemi, Mainland Finland41.7%1,457$2,430$387Low
4Espoo, Mainland Finland40.9%379$969$122Low
5Turku, Mainland Finland40.7%490$981$114Low
6Jyväskylä, Mainland Finland40.2%391$1,025$132Low
7Kuopio, Mainland Finland40.1%364$1,130$135Low
8Vantaa, Mainland Finland39.9%340$783$92Low
9Kittilä, Mainland Finland39.5%466$2,383$291Low
10Oulu, Mainland Finland38.0%455$904$109Low
11Kuusamo, Mainland Finland37.1%316$1,704$194Low
12Lahti, Mainland Finland30.3%338$1,001$188Low

How to Choose an Airbnb Investment Market in Finland

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 Finland 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 Finland

Understanding the regulatory environment is critical for any Airbnb investment in Finland. 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 Finland

This page ranks Airbnb markets in Finland 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 Finland.

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

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

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

Helsinki, Mainland Finland leads this ranking for Finland with 2,261 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 Finland?

Rovaniemi, Mainland Finland posts the highest average monthly revenue in this ranking at $2,430. 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 Finland?

Helsinki, Mainland Finland has the highest occupancy rate in this comparison at 47.6%. High occupancy can signal resilient demand, but investors still need to balance it against nightly rates, regulation, and supply depth before deciding where to buy or operate.

Which Airbnb markets in Finland have the lowest regulation?

Helsinki (Mainland Finland), Rovaniemi (Mainland Finland), Tampere (Mainland Finland) 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 Finland in 2026?

The markets ranked here average 35.0% occupancy, and the top performer posts $2,430 in monthly revenue. Profitability depends on property acquisition cost, local operating expenses, and regulation compliance — but the data shows active, performing markets exist across Finland 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 Finland?

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 Finland?

First-time investors in Finland 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 Finland?

Across the markets ranked here, the average occupancy rate in Finland is 35.0%. 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 Finland?

Regulation is one of the most overlooked risks in short-term rental investing. In Finland, 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 Finland?

Markets with fewer than 100 active listings can show volatile averages that do not predict future performance. The median market in this Finland ranking has about 49 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 Finland?

Seasonal markets in Finland experience dramatic swings in booking demand — often earning 60-70% of annual revenue in just 3-4 peak months. Year-round markets deliver steadier cash flow with lower peak-to-trough variation. Investors who need predictable monthly income should prioritize high-occupancy markets with low seasonal variance, while those comfortable with cash-flow timing can target seasonal markets where peak rates compensate for off-season softness.

About AirROI Market Data

AirROI tracks over 20 million properties across 190+ countries and maintains 15+ years of historical performance data, making it one of the deepest Airbnb and STR intelligence platforms available. The analytics pipeline aggregates listing-level data monthly — revenue, occupancy, nightly rates, RevPAR, guest demographics, booking patterns, and competitive supply — so investors and operators can benchmark any market against its own history and against neighboring destinations.

Real estate investors, property managers, financial institutions, hospitality consultants, and academic researchers rely on AirROI data to underwrite acquisitions, optimize pricing, model macro trends, and conduct peer-reviewed research. Data is available through in-depth market reports, the data portal for bulk downloads, the Airbnb API with 22 endpoints, and an Airbnb MCP Server for AI agents.

All metrics reflect trailing twelve-month aggregates from active listings as of 2026-05-04. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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