Kulim Mini Homestay II @22 people-27 people Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- RM 162,844
- Occupancy
- 45.1%
- Daily rate
- RM 1,190
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Kulim brought in RM 21,557 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 40% less than the Kedah average of RM 35,715.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Kedah average. Listings averaged RM 313 a night and were booked on 23% of available nights, against RM 435 and 28% for the Kedah average.
Timing matters: in May, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in November, usually the slowest. With only 42 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 42 active listings, Kulim is the tenth-largest of 16 Kedah markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Kulim listing averaged RM 21,557 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Kedah average: RM 35,715), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Kulim listing brings in RM 3,510 in May, its best month, and RM 1,720 in November, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 31% 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 3.1 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.
May earns about twice 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, RM 2,590. 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 and nightly rate; bookings peaked in October 2025.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | RM 3,074 | 29.8% | RM 301 | RM 99 | 72 days | 4.3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | RM 2,353 | 26.4% | RM 301 | RM 78 | 79 days | 2 nights |
| Dec 2025 | RM 3,072 | 28.5% | RM 300 | RM 99 | 24 days | 1.7 nights |
| Jan 2026 | RM 2,312 | 22.2% | RM 297 | RM 75 | 27 days | 1.9 nights |
| Feb 2026 | RM 2,449 | 20.7% | RM 295 | RM 87 | 27 days | 2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | RM 2,751 | 27.6% | RM 296 | RM 89 | 38 days | 3.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | RM 2,524 | 22.1% | RM 305 | RM 84 | 31 days | 1.9 nights |
| May 2026 | RM 3,595 | 26.3% | RM 311 | RM 116 | 36 days | 1.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | RM 2,186 | 21.8% | RM 303 | RM 73 | 21 days | 2.4 nights |
| Jul 2026 | RM 3,064 | 21.8% | RM 291 | RM 99 | 31 days | 1.9 nights |
| Aug 2026 | RM 2,940 | 26.0% | RM 297 | RM 95 | 51 days | 2.1 nights |
| Sep 2026 | RM 3,088 | 29.2% | RM 295 | RM 103 | 36 days | 2.6 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 Kulim listing earns about RM 1,640 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb profit calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Kulim Airbnb took in RM 21,557 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 RM 36,180, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about RM 2,210 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 | RM 21,167 | RM 35,530 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay2% of Kulim bookings | RM 390 | RM 650 |
| Gross bookings | RM 21,557 | RM 36,180 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 88% of Kulim listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −RM 3,020 | −RM 5,070 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; RM 0 if you clean yourself | −RM 390 | −RM 650 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −RM 1,080 | −RM 1,810 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −RM 430 | −RM 720 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −RM 650 | −RM 1,090 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −RM 220 | −RM 220 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −RM 110 | −RM 110 |
| ManagementRM 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | RM 0 | RM 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | RM 0 | RM 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | RM 0 | RM 0 |
| Total running costsAbout 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −RM 5,900 | −RM 9,670 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | RM 15,657about RM 1,300 a month | RM 26,510about RM 2,210 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Kulim'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 Kulim home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb income 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 RM 3,020 a month, against RM 1,800 for the average one.
Occupancy
Kulim listings were booked on 23% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points below the Kedah average (28%) and 6 points below the Malaysia average (29%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 34% in December and falls to 20% in June.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.9 times as often as the bottom quarter.
December is usually the busiest month in Kulim, June the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 23% 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 Kulim, known as ADR (average daily rate), was RM 313 over the past year, about 28% below the Kedah average of RM 435 and about 9% below the Malaysia average of RM 345. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in May and June at about RM 305 and bottom out in October and December at about RM 255.
The top 10% charge about twice the rate of the bottom quarter.
May rates run 19% above December's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, RM 286. The 12-month ADR of RM 313 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
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 Kulim it averaged RM 80 over the past year, from about RM 57 in a typical November to about RM 113 in a typical May.
Per open night, by tier:
May RevPAR is about twice November's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, RM 85. The 12-month RevPAR of RM 80 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 42 active listings, the monthly pattern in Kulim is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in May and bottom out in November.
Average revenue by month in Kulim
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, RM 2,590.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | RM 2,640 |
| February | RM 2,520 |
| March | RM 2,310 |
| April | RM 2,430 |
| May | RM 3,510 |
| June | RM 1,930 |
| July | RM 2,670 |
| August | RM 2,690 |
| September | RM 2,980 |
| October | RM 2,430 |
| November | RM 1,720 |
| December | RM 3,200 |
Guests book Kulim stays 32 days ahead on average (about five weeks). March stays are booked furthest out, about 49 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 23 days. A typical March booking is made in late January.
March 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 32 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 42 active listings in Kulim 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 Kulim.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Kulim neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Kedah Heritage House, Kulim Hi-Tech Park and Taman Selasih. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kedah Heritage House | A cultural gem showcasing traditional Kedah architecture. Attracts tourists interested in the local culture and heritage, making it ideal for cultural experiences. | Kedah State Museum, Zahir Mosque, Lota House, Gurun Rice Museum, Mount Jerai |
| Kulim Hi-Tech Park | A major industrial and technological hub, attracting business travelers and long-term stays. Ideal for guests visiting tech companies and businesses in the area. | Hi-Tech Innovation Centre, Pioneer Avenue, Kulim Technology Park, Eco-park, Café and dining options |
| Taman Selasih | A residential area known for its family-friendly environment. Suitable for families looking for a quiet stay, with parks and local amenities. | Selasih Park, local markets, family restaurants, Cultural activity centers |
| Pantai Merdeka | A beautiful beach destination, popular as a weekend getaway. Ideal for tourists seeking a beach vacation experience. | Merdeka Beach, Water sports activities, Local seafood restaurants, Beach front resorts, Sunset views |
| Kulim Central | The heart of Kulim with easy access to transport and local amenities. Perfect for travelers looking for convenience and accessibility. | Kulim Landmark, Local shopping centers, Dining options, Cafes and nightlife |
| Taman Machang | An emerging residential area, easily accessible, with potential for future growth. Suitable for budget travelers and explorers. | Local parks, Community centers, Traditional markets, Street food stalls |
| Gunung Mulu National Park | A UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its stunning limestone formations and biodiversity. Attracts nature lovers and adventurers. | Mulu Caves, Canopy Walkway, River adventures, Bird watching, Nature trails |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Almost every Airbnb in Kulim is an entire home: 98% of listings, with private rooms at 2%. Houses account for 100% of the stock.
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Kulim Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 97.6% | 41 |
| Private room | 2.4% | 1 |
Houses dominate the property mix
Kulim Airbnb listings by property type
Most Kulim homes are built for groups: 98% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (63%).
Kulim entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 2.4% | 1 |
| 3 bedrooms | 63.4% | 26 |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.8% | 11 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.3% | 3 |
A typical three-bedroom home in Kulim earned RM 10,700 over the past year, against RM 13,400 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | 26 | RM 10,700 | RM 12,000 | RM 257 | 22% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11 | RM 13,400 | RM 17,700 | RM 298 | 21% |
Kulim is a group-trip market: 62% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 2.9 times the share of the next most common size, six guests (21%).
Kulim listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 5 guests | 7.1% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 21.4% | 9 |
| 7 guests | 9.5% | 4 |
| 8+ guests | 61.9% | 26 |
Kulim hosts set up an average of 4.5 beds per listing. 52% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Washers are close to standard in Kulim: 95% of listings have one, and 74% offer self check-in.
Share of Kulim listings with each common amenity
Guests
Kulim draws mostly domestic guests: 94% of those who left reviews live in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur alone accounts for 26% of reviews. Of the 6% from abroad, most come from the United States and Singapore. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 48%, followed by Malay and Chinese.
94% of Kulim guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Kulim guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 26.0% |
| Selangor | 17.8% |
| Petaling Jaya | 5.5% |
| Kulim | 5.5% |
| Malacca | 4.1% |
Where Kulim guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 93.6% |
| United States | 2.6% |
| Singapore | 1.3% |
| Argentina | 1.3% |
| Canada | 1.3% |
Languages spoken by Kulim guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 48.1% |
| Malay | 39.0% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| German | 1.3% |
Kulim Airbnbs average 4.80 stars, and 24% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and cleanliness is the lowest, at 4.77.
Communication scores highest in Kulim; cleanliness is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.81 |
| Cleanliness | 4.77 |
| Communication | 4.88 |
| Location | 4.79 |
| Check-in | 4.87 |
| Value | 4.79 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all Kulim 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 48% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Kulim listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 81.0% | 34 |
| 181-270 days | 16.7% | 7 |
| 91-180 days | 2.4% | 1 |
Days a year Kulim listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 2.4% | 1 |
| 91-180 days | 19.0% | 8 |
| 31-90 days | 47.6% | 20 |
| 1-30 days | 31.0% | 13 |
The average Kulim booking lasts 2.4 nights, longest in October and shortest in July. Listings took about 16 bookings each over the year. Nearly all 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 Kulim
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
All listings in Kulim accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Kulim 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 Kulim, used by 64% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about eight in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 14% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Kulim listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
14% of Kulim listings charge a cleaning fee. Fees here tend to be small: for listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up only about 2% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Kulim, a seven-bedroom home, took in RM 163,000 over the past year, about 7.6 times the city's average of RM 21,600. Three of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other three have three and four bedrooms.
Kulim Mini Homestay II @22 people-27 people Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Kulim Mini HomeStay 18 Pax Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Twenty10 Private Indoor Pools Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Pa & Ma Bandar Putra | 4BR • 5Q • Fully Aircond Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.84
The Casa (netflix, Wi-fi) Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.78
HAZZ Homestay Series Rambai Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.83 Fewer than 1% of Kulim listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run 36% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 88% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 28 km, Jelutong (28 km away, 39 listings) earned the most per listing, about 44% more than Kulim.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bukit Mertajam 13 km | 428 | RM 16,560 | RM 283 | 23% |
| Simpang Ampat 16 km | 46 | RM 14,438 | RM 298 | 24% |
| Perai 18 km | 35 | RM 20,017 | RM 306 | 29% |
| Permatang Pauh 18 km | 37 | RM 16,936 | RM 306 | 23% |
| Kepala Batas 19 km | 47 | RM 18,442 | RM 313 | 23% |
| Butterworth 21 km | 113 | RM 22,661 | RM 315 | 29% |
| Nibong Tebal 26 km | 35 | RM 16,179 | RM 293 | 22% |
| Jelutong 28 km | 39 | RM 31,099 | RM 463 | 34% |
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FAQ
An active Kulim Airbnb grossed RM 21,557 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 42 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in RM 2,760 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Kulim listings earn between RM 874 and RM 2,760 in a typical month, and the top tenth RM 5,870 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Kulim were booked on 23% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 28% for the Kedah average. December is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Kulim cost RM 313 before fees. Half of listings charge between RM 210 and RM 300; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.
None of the active Kulim 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 Kulim Airbnb grossed RM 21,557 in the 12 months to October 2026, 40% below the Kedah average of RM 35,715, 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 RM 2,210 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 estimator.
May usually pays best, averaging RM 3,510 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 Kulim listing was open to book earned RM 80 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 RM 99 or more.
Kulim stays were booked 32 days (about five weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Kulim Airbnb stay lasted 2.4 nights over the past year. A listing took 16 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Kulim Airbnbs 4.80 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and cleanliness lowest.
Kedah Heritage House, Kulim Hi-Tech Park and Taman Selasih draw the most short-term rental interest in Kulim. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 42 active Airbnb listings in Kulim as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Bukit Mertajam, 13 km away.
In Kulim, 14% of listings add a cleaning fee, and the fees tend to be small: for listings that charge one, they make up only about 2% of gross revenue.
All of Malaysia had 37,961,485 visitors in 2024, Tourism Malaysia reports. AirROI estimates 655 Airbnb stays in Kulim, Malaysia in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Malaysia tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 42 active Airbnb listings in Kulim 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 Malaysian ringgits at RM 4.05 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.