Luxe Loft Erbil-Empire World Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.95 - Revenue
- IQD 17.5M
- Occupancy
- 29.4%
- Daily rate
- IQD 259,675
The short answer
Listings averaged IQD 108,423 a night and were booked on 31% of available nights.
December, usually the best month, brings in about 49% more per listing than January, usually the slowest. With only 39 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
AirROI tracked 39 active listings in Erbil.
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Gross bookings per Erbil listing averaged IQD 5,413,558 over the 12 months to October 2026, before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Erbil listing brings in IQD 1,320,000 in December, its best month, and IQD 882,000 in January, its slowest. March runs within 1% of January, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 30% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 4.2 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
December earns about 1.5 times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, IQD 976,000. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
May 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in June 2026 and bookings in December 2025, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | IQD 1,101,383 | 31.1% | IQD 114,968 | IQD 35,528 | 22 days | 6.9 nights |
| Nov 2025 | IQD 693,973 | 25.0% | IQD 114,883 | IQD 23,132 | 12 days | 3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | IQD 1,316,500 | 41.2% | IQD 115,411 | IQD 42,468 | 9 days | 6.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | IQD 919,183 | 28.4% | IQD 111,947 | IQD 29,651 | 11 days | 6.2 nights |
| Feb 2026 | IQD 979,152 | 31.7% | IQD 111,298 | IQD 34,970 | 11 days | 5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | IQD 743,643 | 21.0% | IQD 114,326 | IQD 23,988 | 22 days | 4.1 nights |
| Apr 2026 | IQD 885,167 | 23.3% | IQD 116,089 | IQD 29,506 | 14 days | 5 nights |
| May 2026 | IQD 1,327,155 | 34.1% | IQD 116,368 | IQD 42,811 | 8 days | 5.7 nights |
| Jun 2026 | IQD 1,024,112 | 34.1% | IQD 117,550 | IQD 34,137 | 6 days | 6.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | IQD 1,230,287 | 27.7% | IQD 117,433 | IQD 39,687 | 10 days | 8.4 nights |
| Aug 2026 | IQD 973,268 | 26.7% | IQD 117,473 | IQD 31,396 | 8 days | 4.8 nights |
| Sep 2026 | IQD 949,408 | 29.9% | IQD 117,458 | IQD 31,647 | 16 days | 4.6 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
The typical Erbil listing earns about IQD 704,000 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb revenue calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Erbil Airbnb took in IQD 5,413,558 in the 12 months to October 2026, an average that counts every active listing, including those open only part of the year. A listing in the top quarter took in about IQD 11,517,000, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about IQD 653,000 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | IQD 5,014,558 | IQD 10,668,000 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay7% of Erbil bookings | IQD 399,000 | IQD 849,000 |
| Gross bookings | IQD 5,413,558 | IQD 11,517,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 87% of Erbil listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −IQD 752,000 | −IQD 1,601,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; IQD 0 if you clean yourself | −IQD 399,000 | −IQD 849,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −IQD 271,000 | −IQD 576,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −IQD 108,000 | −IQD 230,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −IQD 162,000 | −IQD 346,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −IQD 54,000 | −IQD 54,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −IQD 27,000 | −IQD 27,000 |
| ManagementIQD 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | IQD 0 | IQD 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | IQD 0 | IQD 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | IQD 0 | IQD 0 |
| Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −IQD 1,773,000 | −IQD 3,683,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | IQD 3,640,558about IQD 303,000 a month | IQD 7,834,000about IQD 653,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Erbil's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Erbil home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about IQD 960,000 a month, against IQD 451,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
Erbil listings were booked on 31% of the nights they were open over the past year. In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 41% in December and falls to 26% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 6.1 times as often as the bottom quarter.
December is usually the busiest month in Erbil, August the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 31% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Erbil, known as ADR (average daily rate), was IQD 108,423 over the past year. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates barely change through the year, staying between about IQD 111,000 and IQD 117,000.
The top 10% charge about 2.1 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
Average nightly rate by month in Erbil
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, IQD 114,000.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Erbil it averaged IQD 33,300 over the past year, from about IQD 28,400 in a typical January to about IQD 42,500 in a typical December.
Per open night, by tier:
December RevPAR is about 1.5 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, IQD 32,100.
Seasonality
With only 39 active listings, the monthly pattern in Erbil is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in December and bottom out in January.
Average revenue by month in Erbil
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, IQD 1,040,000.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | IQD 882,000 |
| February | IQD 1,030,000 |
| March | IQD 883,000 |
| April | IQD 948,000 |
| May | IQD 1,210,000 |
| June | IQD 1,030,000 |
| July | IQD 1,230,000 |
| August | IQD 1,050,000 |
| September | IQD 944,000 |
| October | IQD 1,010,000 |
| November | IQD 896,000 |
| December | IQD 1,320,000 |
Guests book Erbil stays 16 days ahead on average (about two weeks), so many trips are booked close to arrival. June stays are booked furthest out, about 30 days ahead, and August stays closest to arrival, about 5 days. A typical June booking is made in mid-May.
June stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 16 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 39 active listings in Erbil display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Erbil.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Erbil neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by City Center, Kurdistan 24 Avenue and Ankawa. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| City Center | The bustling heart of Erbil, known for its modern architecture and rich history. Being close to major attractions makes it ideal for tourists and business travelers alike. | Citadel of Erbil, Sami Abdul Rahman Park, Erbil Mall, the local bazaar, Minaret of Erbil |
| Kurdistan 24 Avenue | A lively and vibrant area popular with locals and tourists, featuring restaurants, cafes, and shops. Ideal for those looking to experience the culture and lifestyle of Erbil. | Kurdistan 24 TV Station, local dining spots, cultural events, Street markets |
| Ankawa | A peaceful suburban area known for its expat community and excellent amenities. Ideal for families and longer stays due to its quieter atmosphere and local services. | Ankawa Park, Erbil's Christian heritage sites, local cafes, gyms, shopping facilities |
| Erbil Citadel | A UNESCO World Heritage site that draws many visitors. The historical significance and unique architecture make it appealing for both short and long-term stays. | Erbil Citadel, Ancient ruins, Cultural festivals, local food markets |
| Shaqlawa | A scenic area just outside of Erbil, known for its natural beauty and cooler climate. Popular destination for those escaping the city heat, especially during summer. | Iraqi Kurdistan mountains, local restaurants, hiking trails, waterfalls |
| Hasarost | An up-and-coming neighborhood with modern amenities and developing infrastructure. Attracts younger travelers and locals looking for stylish accommodations. | new cafes, local art shops, modern housing developments, Ebril's emerging nightlife |
| Havalan Street | A busy street famous for its shops and eateries. The foot traffic and atmosphere make it a favorable spot for short-term rentals. | local restaurants, various retail stores, street food vendors, cultural experiences |
| Gulan Street | Known for its high-end shops and eateries, this area attracts affluent visitors seeking a luxurious experience in Erbil. | luxury boutiques, fine dining restaurants, art galleries, local upscale markets |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 90% of listings in Erbil, ahead of private rooms at 8%. Apartments and condos account for 100% of the stock.
Listings by room type
Erbil Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 89.7% | 35 |
| Private room | 7.7% | 3 |
| Shared room | 2.6% | 1 |
Apartments dominate the property mix
Erbil Airbnb listings by property type
Erbil's homes run small: studios and one-bedrooms make up 53% of entire homes, and only 9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 34 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Erbil entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 11.8% | 4 |
| 1 bedroom | 41.2% | 14 |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.2% | 13 |
| 3 bedrooms | 5.9% | 2 |
| 4 bedrooms | 2.9% | 1 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Erbil earned IQD 1,670,000 over the past year, against IQD 8,110,000 for a two-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 14 | IQD 1,670,000 | IQD 3,510,000 | IQD 90,269 | 36% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13 | IQD 8,110,000 | IQD 8,400,000 | IQD 128,508 | 32% |
Most Erbil listings are sized for couples and small families: 77% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 6% take eight or more. Shares are of the 35 listings with a guest capacity on file (90% of the market).
Erbil listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 11.4% | 4 |
| 3 guests | 31.4% | 11 |
| 4 guests | 34.3% | 12 |
| 6 guests | 11.4% | 4 |
| 7 guests | 5.7% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 5.7% | 2 |
Erbil hosts set up an average of 2.4 beds per listing. Only 49% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Washers are close to standard in Erbil: 92% of listings have one, and 85% offer free parking on site.
Share of Erbil listings with each common amenity
Guests
Erbil runs on foreign visitors: nine in ten guests who left reviews live outside Iraq. The United States leads with 17% of reviewers, ahead of the United Kingdom at 11%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 47%, followed by Arabic and German.
91% of Erbil guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Erbil guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Baghdad | 4.3% |
| London | 4.3% |
| Washington | 4.3% |
| Antalya | 2.9% |
Where Erbil guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 17.1% |
| United Kingdom | 10.5% |
| Iraq | 9.2% |
| Denmark | 5.3% |
| Germany | 5.3% |
Languages spoken by Erbil guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 47.1% |
| Arabic | 13.5% |
| German | 8.7% |
| Turkish | 5.8% |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
Erbil Airbnbs average 4.85 stars, and 49% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.74, against 4.91 for host communication.
Communication scores highest in Erbil; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.84 |
| Cleanliness | 4.77 |
| Communication | 4.91 |
| Location | 4.83 |
| Check-in | 4.89 |
| Value | 4.74 |
Booking patterns
All Erbil listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but none are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 51% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Erbil listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 89.7% | 35 |
| 181-270 days | 10.3% | 4 |
Days a year Erbil listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 91-180 days | 12.8% | 5 |
| 31-90 days | 51.3% | 20 |
| 1-30 days | 35.9% | 14 |
The average Erbil booking lasts 6.3 nights, longest in July and shortest in November. Listings took about 8 bookings each over the year. About four in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at noon.
Average length of stay by month in Erbil
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About eight in ten listings in Erbil accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Erbil listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Erbil, used by 38% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: more than six in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 31% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Erbil listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About seven in ten Erbil listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about IQD 39,300. Spread over the average stay of 6.3 nights, that adds roughly IQD 6,215 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 7% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Erbil, a two-bedroom unit, took in IQD 17,500,000 over the past year, about 3.2 times the city's average of IQD 5,410,000.
Luxe Loft Erbil-Empire World Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.95
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Erbil | Luxury Empier Wings 2 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.93 Fewer than 1% of Erbil listings are classed as professionally managed. Only 15% of listings are run by Superhosts. Most hosts still vet their guests: fewer than 1% of listings accept Instant Book. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 87% of listings.
FAQ
An active Erbil Airbnb grossed IQD 5,413,558 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 39 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in IQD 1,500,000 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Erbil listings earn between IQD 351,000 and IQD 1,500,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth IQD 2,120,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Erbil were booked on 31% of available nights over the past year. December is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Erbil cost IQD 108,423 before fees. Half of listings charge between IQD 86,000 and IQD 135,000, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Erbil listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Erbil Airbnb grossed IQD 5,413,558 in the 12 months to October 2026, counting listings open only part of the year. A listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, has about IQD 653,000 a month left before the mortgage or rent, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
December usually pays best, averaging IQD 1,320,000 per active listing, and January usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Erbil listing was open to book earned IQD 33,300 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made IQD 60,500 or more.
Erbil stays were booked 16 days (about two weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing can still fill close to the date.
The average Erbil Airbnb stay lasted 6.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 8 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Erbil Airbnbs 4.85 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
City Center, Kurdistan 24 Avenue and Ankawa draw the most short-term rental interest in Erbil. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 39 active Airbnb listings in Erbil as of October 2026.
In Erbil, about seven in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about IQD 39,300.
Method
Figures on this page cover 39 active Airbnb listings in Erbil from November 2025 to October 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Iraqi dinars at IQD 1,310 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.