Airbnb market data · 202612 months to April 2026
Mata Ayer, Malaysia Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Mata Ayer brought in RM 20,888 over the 12 months through April 2026, across just 20 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Mata Ayer run through April 2026.
The short answer
Mata Ayer Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged RM 294 a night and were booked on 28% of available nights.
Timing matters: in August, the best month, the average listing earned about four times as much as in June, the slowest. With only 20 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 20 active listings, Mata Ayer is the 16th-largest of 16 Kedah markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Mata Ayer?
Gross bookings per Mata Ayer listing averaged RM 20,888 over the 12 months to April 2026 (Kedah average: RM 35,715), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Mata Ayer listing brought in RM 4,930 in August, its best month, and RM 1,220 in June, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 34% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Mata Ayer's 20 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn RM 8,550+ a month, about 4.2 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn RM 4,270 or more, roughly RM 2,200 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about RM 2,060 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn RM 1,040 or less, about half of the median.
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 earned about four times what June did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, RM 3,400.
Mata Ayer Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the April 2026 data.
August led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in April.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | RM 3,842 | 41.8% | RM 299 | RM 124 | 117 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jun 2025 | RM 1,220 | 12.6% | RM 288 | RM 41 | 25 days | 1.8 nights |
| Jul 2025 | RM 4,425 | 29.0% | RM 285 | RM 143 | 23 days | 3.1 nights |
| Aug 2025 | RM 4,934 | 41.9% | RM 290 | RM 159 | 17 days | 5.4 nights |
| Sep 2025 | RM 2,373 | 24.7% | RM 289 | RM 79 | 33 days | 2 nights |
| Oct 2025 | RM 3,769 | 27.2% | RM 289 | RM 122 | 41 days | 2.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | RM 3,554 | 30.0% | RM 283 | RM 118 | 16 days | 4.4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | RM 3,337 | 33.8% | RM 286 | RM 108 | 42 days | 3.9 nights |
| Jan 2026 | RM 2,520 | 27.9% | RM 281 | RM 81 | 18 days | 2.6 nights |
| Feb 2026 | RM 3,635 | 39.7% | RM 289 | RM 130 | 33 days | 5.1 nights |
| Mar 2026 | RM 2,885 | 26.4% | RM 301 | RM 93 | 14 days | 5.1 nights |
| Apr 2026 | RM 4,354 | 36.7% | RM 305 | RM 145 | 36 days | 2.6 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. 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.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Mata Ayer home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb revenue calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Mata Ayer Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Mata Ayer Airbnb took in RM 20,888 in the 12 months to April 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 43,370, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about RM 2,670 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.
Mata Ayer Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | RM 20,138 | RM 41,820 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay4% of Mata Ayer bookings | RM 750 | RM 1,550 |
| Gross bookings | RM 20,888 | RM 43,370 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 70% of Mata Ayer listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −RM 2,450 | −RM 5,100 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; RM 0 if you clean yourself | −RM 750 | −RM 1,550 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −RM 1,040 | −RM 2,170 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −RM 420 | −RM 870 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −RM 630 | −RM 1,300 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −RM 210 | −RM 210 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −RM 100 | −RM 100 |
| 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 23% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −RM 5,600 | −RM 11,300 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | RM 15,288about RM 1,270 a month | RM 32,070about RM 2,670 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Mata Ayer Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Mata Ayer'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 Mata Ayer 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.
How Mata Ayer's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Mata Ayer listings are booked on 43% or more of their nights, against 23% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of RM 215 adds about RM 2,160 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge RM 300 a night or more, against a median of RM 215. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about RM 2,010 a year.
- Open for the busy months. August brought the average listing about RM 4,930, against RM 1,220 in June, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Mata Ayer listings average 4.68 stars, and 10% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
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 3,610 a month, against RM 1,740 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Mata Ayer?
Mata Ayer listings were booked on 28% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Kedah average and in line with the Malaysia average. Occupancy swings from 13% in June to 42% in August.
Across Mata Ayer's 20 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 64%+ of open nights, 41 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 43% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 23% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 15% or less, under two nights a week.
August was the busiest month in Mata Ayer, June the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
The 12-month rate of 28% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Mata Ayer?
The average nightly rate in Mata Ayer, known as ADR (average daily rate), was RM 294 over the past year, about 32% below the Kedah average of RM 435 and about 15% below the Malaysia average of RM 345. Rates barely change through the year, staying between about RM 280 and RM 305.
Across Mata Ayer's 20 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge RM 465+ a night, about 2.2 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge RM 300 or more, about RM 85 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about RM 215 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge RM 180 or less, about 17% below the median.
Average nightly rate by month in Mata Ayer
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, RM 290.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Mata Ayer?
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 Mata Ayer it averaged RM 83 over the past year, from about RM 41 in June to about RM 159 in August.
Across Mata Ayer's 20 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn RM 135+ per open night, about 2.6 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn RM 93 or more, about RM 40 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about RM 52 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn RM 33 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
August RevPAR was about four times June's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, RM 112. The 12-month RevPAR of RM 83 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Mata Ayer
With only 20 active listings, the monthly pattern in Mata Ayer is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in August and bottomed out in June.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Mata Ayer?
Guests book Mata Ayer stays 54 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). May stays are booked furthest out, about 117 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 14 days. A typical May booking is made in mid-January.
May stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
The 12-month figure of 54 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Mata Ayer
None of the 20 active listings in Mata Ayer 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 Mata Ayer.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Mata Ayer
AirROI's area guide picks six Mata Ayer neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Mata Ayer Town, Baling Forest Reserve and Padang Terap. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mata Ayer Town | The central hub of Mata Ayer, featuring local markets and traditional food stalls. Great for travelers seeking an authentic Malaysian experience with a local atmosphere. | Mata Ayer Old Mosque, Local night market, Kedah State Agricultural Park |
| Baling Forest Reserve | A natural retreat for ecotourism, ideal for those seeking adventure and tranquility with beautiful hiking trails and rich biodiversity. | Baling Hills, Taman Rimba Mempun, Waterfalls and nature trails |
| Padang Terap | Known for its scenic rice fields and rural charm, perfect for guests looking to escape the urban hustle and enjoy the countryside. | Rice paddy fields, Local cultural experiences, Rural homestays |
| Mount Jerai | A stunning mountain destination offering breathtaking views and outdoor activities like hiking, perfect for nature lovers. | Jerai Hill Resort, Nature trails, Hilltop views |
| Kuala Kedah | A historical port town with rich heritage and a gateway to Langkawi, attracting visitors interested in culture and history. | Kuala Kedah Fort, Jeti Kuala Kedah, Cultural heritage sites |
| Tanjung Rhu Beach (Langkawi) | Known for its pristine beaches and clear waters, ideal for visitors seeking a serene coastal area for relaxation. | Tanjung Rhu Beach, Mangrove tours, Watersports |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Mata Ayer vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 49 km, Tengah Island (8 km away, 69 listings) earned the most per listing, about 4.7 times as much as Mata Ayer. Kampung Padang Gaong was the busiest, booked on 39% of nights against 28% in Mata Ayer.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langkawi 1 km | 364 | RM 52,708 | RM 551 | 33% |
| Kampung Padang Gaong 3 km | 46 | RM 48,647 | RM 392 | 39% |
| Kuah 5 km | 284 | RM 42,019 | RM 458 | 31% |
| Paya Mempelam Village 6 km | 58 | RM 35,330 | RM 387 | 28% |
| Cenang Beach 7 km | 130 | RM 19,074 | RM 376 | 25% |
| Kuala Muda Village 8 km | 40 | RM 30,139 | RM 474 | 27% |
| Tengah Island 8 km | 69 | RM 97,447 | RM 889 | 33% |
| Kangar 49 km | 113 | RM 13,130 | RM 264 | 22% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Kedah
- Alor Setar Airbnb data 176 listings
- Sungai Petani Airbnb data 174 listings
- Jitra Airbnb data 56 listings
- Kulim Airbnb data 42 listings
- Kampung Masjid Lama Airbnb data 32 listings
See all 16 Kedah Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Mata Ayer
Markets elsewhere in Malaysia with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Mata Ayer:
- Iskandar Puteri Airbnb data Malaysia · RM 295/night · 28.5%
- Tanjung Aru Airbnb data Malaysia · RM 288/night · 28.7%
- Kajang Airbnb data Malaysia · RM 295/night · 26.0%
- Ampang Jaya Municipal Council Airbnb data Malaysia · RM 301/night · 29.8%
- Masai Airbnb data Malaysia · RM 317/night · 26.9%
- Tebrau Airbnb data Malaysia · RM 302/night · 25.5%
FAQ
Mata Ayer Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Mata Ayer?
An active Mata Ayer Airbnb grossed RM 20,888 on average in the 12 months to April 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 20 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in RM 4,270 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Mata Ayer?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Mata Ayer listings earn between RM 1,040 and RM 4,270 in a typical month, and the top tenth RM 8,550 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Mata Ayer?
Listings in Mata Ayer were booked on 28% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 28% for the Kedah average. August was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Mata Ayer?
The average booked night in Mata Ayer cost RM 294 before fees. Half of listings charge between RM 180 and RM 300, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Mata Ayer?
None of the active Mata Ayer 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.
Is Airbnb profitable in Mata Ayer?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Mata Ayer Airbnb grossed RM 20,888 in the 12 months to April 2026, 42% below the Kedah average of RM 35,715, though with only 20 active listings a single property can move that figure, 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 2,670 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.
When is Airbnb peak season in Mata Ayer?
August paid best over the past year, at RM 4,930 per active listing, and June paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Mata Ayer?
Each night a Mata Ayer listing was open to book earned RM 83 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 135 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Mata Ayer?
Mata Ayer stays were booked 54 days (about eight weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Mata Ayer?
The average Mata Ayer Airbnb stay lasted 3.8 nights over the past year. A listing took 13 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Mata Ayer rated?
Guests rate Mata Ayer Airbnbs 4.68 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and location lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Mata Ayer?
Mata Ayer Town, Baling Forest Reserve and Padang Terap draw the most short-term rental interest in Mata Ayer. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Mata Ayer?
AirROI counted 20 active Airbnb listings in Mata Ayer as of April 2026. The closest tracked market is Langkawi, 1 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Mata Ayer?
In Mata Ayer, about three in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is RM 20, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to RM 50, so the median is the better guide.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 20 active Airbnb listings in Mata Ayer from May 2025 to April 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.