Apartment with sea view Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.68 - Revenue
- ₸3.7M
- Occupancy
- 45.5%
- Daily rate
- ₸29,089
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Aktau brought in ₸1,111,211 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 52% less than the national average of ₸2,325,982.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the national average. Listings averaged ₸21,352 a night and were booked on 27% of available nights, against ₸29,400 and 32% for the national average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.8 times as much as in November, usually the slowest. With only 45 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
AirROI tracked 45 active listings in Aktau. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 5% while the number of active listings grew 5%.
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Gross bookings per Aktau listing averaged ₸1,111,211 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Kazakhstan average: ₸2,325,982), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Aktau listing brings in ₸282,000 in August, its best month, and ₸102,000 in November, its slowest. July runs within 1% of August, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 40% 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 3.2 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.
August earns about 2.8 times what November does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₸159,000. 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.
August 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in July 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | ₸135,206 | 25.5% | ₸20,785 | ₸4,361 | 15 days | 3.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | ₸85,435 | 19.7% | ₸20,295 | ₸2,848 | 18 days | 3.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | ₸104,016 | 17.9% | ₸20,445 | ₸3,355 | 11 days | 2.6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | ₸122,340 | 20.4% | ₸20,341 | ₸3,946 | 15 days | 3.9 nights |
| Feb 2026 | ₸101,496 | 29.8% | ₸20,232 | ₸3,625 | 28 days | 5.4 nights |
| Mar 2026 | ₸97,430 | 22.4% | ₸19,949 | ₸3,143 | 10 days | 2.7 nights |
| Apr 2026 | ₸111,570 | 21.1% | ₸20,137 | ₸3,719 | 10 days | 3.1 nights |
| May 2026 | ₸160,244 | 27.9% | ₸20,821 | ₸5,169 | 32 days | 3.6 nights |
| Jun 2026 | ₸235,376 | 36.8% | ₸21,812 | ₸7,846 | 25 days | 4.7 nights |
| Jul 2026 | ₸316,701 | 42.5% | ₸22,785 | ₸10,216 | 39 days | 6.9 nights |
| Aug 2026 | ₸322,154 | 39.9% | ₸23,105 | ₸10,392 | 55 days | 6.1 nights |
| Sep 2026 | ₸193,961 | 30.4% | ₸22,348 | ₸6,465 | 34 days | 3.9 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Aktau market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Aktau Airbnb took in ₸1,111,211 in the 12 months to October 2026, counting listings open only part of the year, and a listing in the top quarter, run by its owner at everyday costs, keeps about ₸109,000 a month after running costs.
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 | ₸1,080,211 | ₸1,725,000 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay3% of Aktau bookings | ₸31,000 | ₸49,000 |
| Gross bookings | ₸1,111,211 | ₸1,774,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 76% of Aktau listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −₸138,000 | −₸221,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; ₸0 if you clean yourself | −₸31,000 | −₸49,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −₸56,000 | −₸89,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −₸22,000 | −₸35,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −₸33,000 | −₸53,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −₸11,000 | −₸11,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −₸6,000 | −₸6,000 |
| Management₸0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | ₸0 | ₸0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | ₸0 | ₸0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | ₸0 | ₸0 |
| Total running costsAbout 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −₸297,000 | −₸464,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | ₸814,211about ₸68,000 a month | ₸1,310,000about ₸109,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Aktau'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 Aktau 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 ₸148,000 a month, against ₸93,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
Aktau listings were booked on 27% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points below the Kazakhstan average (32%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 41% in August and falls to 20% in January.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about five times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Aktau, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Aktau, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ₸21,352 over the past year, about 27% below the Kazakhstan average of ₸29,400. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about ₸22,000 and bottom out in November and December at about ₸18,900.
The top 10% charge about 2.3 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 17% above December's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₸20,400.
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 Aktau it averaged ₸5,720 over the past year, from about ₸3,400 in a typical November to about ₸9,110 in a typical August.
Per open night, by tier:
August RevPAR is about 2.7 times November's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₸5,200. The 12-month RevPAR of ₸5,720 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 45 active listings, the monthly pattern in Aktau is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in August and bottom out in November.
Average revenue by month in Aktau
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, ₸159,000.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | ₸110,000 |
| February | ₸107,000 |
| March | ₸120,000 |
| April | ₸154,000 |
| May | ₸142,000 |
| June | ₸190,000 |
| July | ₸280,000 |
| August | ₸282,000 |
| September | ₸188,000 |
| October | ₸113,000 |
| November | ₸102,000 |
| December | ₸116,000 |
Guests book Aktau stays 29 days ahead on average (about four weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 43 days ahead, and December stays closest to arrival, about 10 days. A typical August booking is made in early July.
August 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 29 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 45 active listings in Aktau 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 Aktau.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Aktau neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by City Center, South Shore and Zhalyn. 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 heart of Aktau, known for its modern infrastructure, dining, and entertainment options. A major hub for tourists and business travelers alike due to its accessibility and amenities. | Central Park, Naberezhnaya (Promenade), Aktau Aquarium, Local Markets, Restaurants and Cafes |
| South Shore | Popular area by the Caspian Sea, ideal for beachgoers and water sports enthusiasts. Offers stunning views and a relaxing atmosphere, attracting tourists during the summer. | Beaches, Water Sports, Promenade, Beachfront Cafes, Sunset Viewing Points |
| Zhalyn | A residential area with a local vibe, attracting families and longer-term visitors. Close to shops, schools, and local community activities, making it convenient for guests who prefer a more laid-back experience. | Local Parks, Community Events, Schools, Shops, Cafes |
| Takyr | Quiet, residential area that offers a more authentic Kazakh experience. Ideal for travelers looking to explore local culture and traditions while still being close to the city. | Cultural Centers, Local Cuisine, Shopping Areas, Community Parks, Traditional Markets |
| Aktau Port | Strategically important port area that attracts business travelers and those interested in maritime industries. Provides unique opportunities for hosting business guests and short-term workers. | Aktau Sea Port, Local Seafood Restaurants, Boat Tours, Fishing Opportunities, Industrial Sites |
| Shalkar | A picturesque lakeside area known for its natural beauty. Attracts visitors looking for nature-based activities and relaxation away from the city hustle. | Shalkar Lake, Nature Trails, Picnic Areas, Bird Watching, Fishing |
| Kuryk | A coastal village that offers a chance to experience rural life in Kazakhstan, ideal for adventurous travelers looking for off-the-beaten-path experiences. | Fishing Village, Caspian Sea Views, Cultural Heritage Sites, Rural Tourism Experiences, Local Festivals |
| Kyzylsai | An up-and-coming area with new developments, perfect for tourists seeking modern accommodations in a quieter part of Aktau. Close to parks and recreational areas. | New Shopping Areas, Parks, Golf Courses, Local Art Galleries, Cafes and Restaurants |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Almost every Airbnb in Aktau is an entire home: 98% of listings, with private rooms at 2%. Apartments and condos account for 98% of the stock; houses come next at 2%.
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Aktau Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 97.8% | 44 |
| Private room | 2.2% | 1 |
Apartments dominate the property mix
Aktau Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 97.8% | 44 |
| House | 2.2% | 1 |
Aktau's homes run small: studios and one-bedrooms make up 75% of entire homes, and only 5% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
Aktau entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 11.4% | 5 |
| 1 bedroom | 63.6% | 28 |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.5% | 9 |
| 3 bedrooms | 2.3% | 1 |
| 4 bedrooms | 2.3% | 1 |
Most Aktau listings are sized for couples and small families: 75% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 7% take eight or more.
Aktau listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 22.7% | 10 |
| 3 guests | 22.7% | 10 |
| 4 guests | 29.5% | 13 |
| 5 guests | 4.5% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 11.4% | 5 |
| 7 guests | 2.3% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 6.8% | 3 |
Aktau hosts set up an average of 1.9 beds per listing. 58% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Washers are close to standard in Aktau: 98% of listings have one, and 91% offer free parking on site.
Share of Aktau listings with each common amenity
Guests
Aktau runs on foreign visitors: nine in ten guests who left reviews live outside Kazakhstan. China leads with 28% of reviewers, ahead of France at 11%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 40%, followed by Russian and Chinese.
91% of Aktau guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Aktau guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| London | 4.7% |
| Batumi | 4.7% |
| Shanghai | 4.7% |
| Aktobe | 4.7% |
| Beijing | 4.7% |
Where Aktau guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| China | 27.8% |
| France | 11.1% |
| Kazakhstan | 8.9% |
| United Kingdom | 6.7% |
| Russia | 6.7% |
Languages spoken by Aktau guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 40.3% |
| Russian | 15.3% |
| Chinese | 11.8% |
| French | 6.9% |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
Aktau Airbnbs average 4.75 stars, and 31% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.71.
Communication scores highest in Aktau; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.80 |
| Cleanliness | 4.73 |
| Communication | 4.84 |
| Location | 4.78 |
| Check-in | 4.80 |
| Value | 4.71 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all Aktau listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 2% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 53% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Aktau listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 84.4% | 38 |
| 181-270 days | 13.3% | 6 |
| 91-180 days | 2.2% | 1 |
Days a year Aktau listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 2.2% | 1 |
| 91-180 days | 13.3% | 6 |
| 31-90 days | 53.3% | 24 |
| 1-30 days | 31.1% | 14 |
The average Aktau booking lasts 4.5 nights, longest in July and shortest in December. Listings took about 11 bookings each over the year. Nearly half of listings that give a check-in time set it at 2 p.m., with check-out usually at noon.
Average length of stay by month in Aktau
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than eight in ten listings in Aktau accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Aktau 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 Aktau, used by 73% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: 84% of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 7% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Aktau listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than a quarter of Aktau listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about ₸2,906. Spread over the average stay of 4.5 nights, that adds roughly ₸650 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 3% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Aktau, a one-bedroom unit, took in ₸3,720,000 over the past year, about 3.3 times the city's average of ₸1,110,000. All six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
Apartment with sea view Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.68
Emerald style 5 minutes to the sea Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.67
Designer 3-bedroom apartment Entire home · 2 bedrooms
Clean and cozy apartment Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.89
Designer apartment with bathroom Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.60
One-bedroom apartment for rent Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.91 Fewer than 1% of Aktau listings are classed as professionally managed. Only 22% of listings are run by Superhosts. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 76% of listings.
Nearby markets
There is no other market with 30 or more active listings within 100 km of Aktau to compare it with.
Markets elsewhere in Kazakhstan with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Aktau:
FAQ
An active Aktau Airbnb grossed ₸1,111,211 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 45 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ₸214,000 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Aktau listings earn between ₸66,200 and ₸214,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth ₸335,000 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 Aktau were booked on 27% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 32% for the national average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Aktau cost ₸21,352 before fees. Half of listings charge between ₸14,100 and ₸23,900, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Aktau 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.
It can be, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Aktau Airbnb grossed ₸1,111,211 in the 12 months to October 2026, 52% below the national average of ₸2,325,982, counting listings open only part of the year, and 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, keeps about ₸109,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
August usually pays best, averaging ₸282,000 per active listing over the past two years, and November usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Aktau listing was open to book earned ₸5,720 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 ₸10,400 or more.
Aktau stays were booked 29 days (about four weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Aktau Airbnb stay lasted 4.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 11 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Aktau Airbnbs 4.75 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
City Center, South Shore and Zhalyn draw the most short-term rental interest in Aktau. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 45 active Airbnb listings in Aktau as of October 2026.
In Aktau, more than a quarter of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about ₸2,906.
All of Kazakhstan had 10.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. AirROI estimates 465 Airbnb stays in Aktau, Kazakhstan in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Kazakhstan tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 45 active Airbnb listings in Aktau 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 Kazakhstani tenges at ₸484 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.