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

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-04-08

The short-term rental market in Malta spans 55 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 Malta across four dimensions: market depth (active listings), revenue, nightly rate (ADR), and occupancy rate. Sliema, Central Region leads by market size with 1,263 active listings and $2,146/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 45.3% with $1,594/month in average revenue and $157/night ADR. 55 of 55 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.

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Top Airbnb Markets in Malta 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 Malta attract the highest volume of travelers and offer the most reliable benchmarking data for pricing and revenue projections. Sliema, Central Region leads with 1,263 active short-term rental listings and $2,146/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Sliema, Central Region	1,263	$2,146	$175	50.6%	Low
2	Saint Paul's Bay, Northern Region	850	$1,490	$139	46.8%	Low
3	Saint Julian's, Central Region	790	$1,997	$174	49.2%	Low
4	Gżira, Central Region	618	$1,578	$140	50.4%	Low
5	Valletta, South Eastern Region	608	$2,637	$201	52.1%	Low
6	Mellieħa, Northern Region	447	$2,449	$188	50.4%	Low
7	Swieqi, Northern Region	442	$1,549	$176	45.5%	Low
8	Msida, Central Region	345	$1,303	$127	49.9%	Low
9	Marsascala, South Eastern Region	272	$1,796	$150	46.4%	Low
10	Xagħra, Gozo Region	233	$1,658	$181	37.6%	Low
11	Żebbuġ, Gozo Region	231	$1,095	$119	41.5%	Low
12	St. Julian's, St. Julian's	228	$1,874	$194	47.3%	Low
13	Pietà, Central Region	157	$2,046	$155	53.1%	Low
14	San Ġwann, Central Region	151	$937	$108	45.1%	Low
15	Cospicua, South Eastern Region	146	$1,652	$140	53.1%	Low
16	St. Paul's Bay, St. Paul's Bay	142	$1,352	$147	46.5%	Low
17	Floriana, South Eastern Region	138	$2,071	$151	55.8%	Low
18	Birgu, South Eastern Region	106	$2,200	$159	57.5%	Low
19	Munxar, Gozo Region	104	$1,351	$134	43.0%	Low
20	Senglea, South Eastern Region	104	$2,218	$147	60.5%	Low
21	Nadur, Gozo Region	100	$1,486	$155	37.0%	Low
22	Għarb, Gozo Region	99	$1,682	$195	38.8%	Low
23	Victoria, Gozo Region	99	$1,292	$131	40.1%	Low
24	Qala, Gozo Region	98	$1,594	$149	44.1%	Low
25	Rabat, Northern Region	95	$1,376	$139	42.1%	Low
26	Hamrun, Southern Region	86	$1,029	$93	47.2%	Low
27	Għajnsielem, Gozo Region	78	$1,757	$159	43.1%	Low
28	Mosta, Northern Region	77	$894	$118	41.3%	Low
29	Naxxar, Northern Region	73	$1,887	$189	45.5%	Low
30	Marsaxlokk, South Eastern Region	71	$1,685	$172	45.5%	Low
31	Birkirkara, Central Region	68	$706	$94	44.3%	Low
32	Qormi, Southern Region	68	$913	$106	39.6%	Low
33	Għasri, Gozo Region	66	$1,987	$225	38.8%	Low
34	Ta' Xbiex, Central Region	57	$1,311	$136	47.9%	Low
35	Sannat, Gozo Region	54	$1,518	$193	36.5%	Low
36	Mġarr, Northern Region	54	$1,550	$142	51.9%	Low
37	Xewkija, Gozo Region	47	$1,651	$180	38.2%	Low
38	Kerċem, Gozo Region	44	$1,678	$227	37.1%	Low
39	Żejtun, South Eastern Region	44	$2,227	$191	43.4%	Low
40	Birżebbuġa, Southern Region	44	$1,045	$108	48.5%	Low
41	Pembroke, Northern Region	41	$1,374	$137	43.1%	Low
42	Marsaskala, Marsaskala	37	$1,320	$152	46.5%	Low
43	Żebbuġ, Southern Region	37	$1,756	$187	38.6%	Low
44	Kalkara, South Eastern Region	33	$2,069	$157	56.3%	Low
45	Żabbar, South Eastern Region	29	$1,401	$122	48.5%	Low
46	Luqa, Southern Region	28	$1,064	$122	46.8%	Low
47	San Giljan, San Giljan	27	$1,814	$199	52.2%	Low
48	Għaxaq, Southern Region	27	$1,903	$225	33.7%	Low
49	Żurrieq, Southern Region	27	$2,142	$204	39.9%	Low
50	Saint Lawrence, Gozo Region	26	$1,978	$252	37.9%	Low
51	Tarxien, South Eastern Region	25	$1,011	$139	38.8%	Low
52	San Gwann, San Gwann	22	$552	$74	40.6%	Low
53	Gudja, Southern Region	21	$1,523	$140	40.3%	Low
54	Fontana, Gozo Region	18	$1,139	$97	47.4%	Low
55	Fgura, South Eastern Region	18	$1,936	$191	48.9%	Low

Most Profitable Airbnb Markets in Malta by Revenue

The most profitable Airbnb cities in Malta are those where hosts earn the highest average monthly revenue per listing — the single most telling indicator of a market's income potential. Valletta, South Eastern Region leads with $2,637/month at $201 ADR and 52.1% 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.

#	Market	Revenue/mo	Active Listings (TTM)	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Valletta, South Eastern Region	$2,637	608	$201	52.1%	Low
2	Mellieħa, Northern Region	$2,449	447	$188	50.4%	Low
3	Żejtun, South Eastern Region	$2,227	44	$191	43.4%	Low
4	Senglea, South Eastern Region	$2,218	104	$147	60.5%	Low
5	Birgu, South Eastern Region	$2,200	106	$159	57.5%	Low
6	Sliema, Central Region	$2,146	1,263	$175	50.6%	Low
7	Żurrieq, Southern Region	$2,142	27	$204	39.9%	Low
8	Floriana, South Eastern Region	$2,071	138	$151	55.8%	Low
9	Kalkara, South Eastern Region	$2,069	33	$157	56.3%	Low
10	Pietà, Central Region	$2,046	157	$155	53.1%	Low
11	Saint Julian's, Central Region	$1,997	790	$174	49.2%	Low
12	Għasri, Gozo Region	$1,987	66	$225	38.8%	Low
13	Saint Lawrence, Gozo Region	$1,978	26	$252	37.9%	Low
14	Fgura, South Eastern Region	$1,936	18	$191	48.9%	Low
15	Għaxaq, Southern Region	$1,903	27	$225	33.7%	Low
16	Naxxar, Northern Region	$1,887	73	$189	45.5%	Low
17	St. Julian's, St. Julian's	$1,874	228	$194	47.3%	Low
18	San Giljan, San Giljan	$1,814	27	$199	52.2%	Low
19	Marsascala, South Eastern Region	$1,796	272	$150	46.4%	Low
20	Għajnsielem, Gozo Region	$1,757	78	$159	43.1%	Low
21	Żebbuġ, Southern Region	$1,756	37	$187	38.6%	Low
22	Marsaxlokk, South Eastern Region	$1,685	71	$172	45.5%	Low
23	Għarb, Gozo Region	$1,682	99	$195	38.8%	Low
24	Kerċem, Gozo Region	$1,678	44	$227	37.1%	Low
25	Xagħra, Gozo Region	$1,658	233	$181	37.6%	Low
26	Cospicua, South Eastern Region	$1,652	146	$140	53.1%	Low
27	Xewkija, Gozo Region	$1,651	47	$180	38.2%	Low
28	Qala, Gozo Region	$1,594	98	$149	44.1%	Low
29	Gżira, Central Region	$1,578	618	$140	50.4%	Low
30	Mġarr, Northern Region	$1,550	54	$142	51.9%	Low
31	Swieqi, Northern Region	$1,549	442	$176	45.5%	Low
32	Gudja, Southern Region	$1,523	21	$140	40.3%	Low
33	Sannat, Gozo Region	$1,518	54	$193	36.5%	Low
34	Saint Paul's Bay, Northern Region	$1,490	850	$139	46.8%	Low
35	Nadur, Gozo Region	$1,486	100	$155	37.0%	Low
36	Żabbar, South Eastern Region	$1,401	29	$122	48.5%	Low
37	Rabat, Northern Region	$1,376	95	$139	42.1%	Low
38	Pembroke, Northern Region	$1,374	41	$137	43.1%	Low
39	St. Paul's Bay, St. Paul's Bay	$1,352	142	$147	46.5%	Low
40	Munxar, Gozo Region	$1,351	104	$134	43.0%	Low
41	Marsaskala, Marsaskala	$1,320	37	$152	46.5%	Low
42	Ta' Xbiex, Central Region	$1,311	57	$136	47.9%	Low
43	Msida, Central Region	$1,303	345	$127	49.9%	Low
44	Victoria, Gozo Region	$1,292	99	$131	40.1%	Low
45	Fontana, Gozo Region	$1,139	18	$97	47.4%	Low
46	Żebbuġ, Gozo Region	$1,095	231	$119	41.5%	Low
47	Luqa, Southern Region	$1,064	28	$122	46.8%	Low
48	Birżebbuġa, Southern Region	$1,045	44	$108	48.5%	Low
49	Hamrun, Southern Region	$1,029	86	$93	47.2%	Low
50	Tarxien, South Eastern Region	$1,011	25	$139	38.8%	Low
51	San Ġwann, Central Region	$937	151	$108	45.1%	Low
52	Qormi, Southern Region	$913	68	$106	39.6%	Low
53	Mosta, Northern Region	$894	77	$118	41.3%	Low
54	Birkirkara, Central Region	$706	68	$94	44.3%	Low
55	San Gwann, San Gwann	$552	22	$74	40.6%	Low

Most Expensive Airbnb Markets in Malta 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. Saint Lawrence, Gozo Region commands the highest Airbnb nightly rate in Malta at $252/night, generating $1,978/month at 37.9% occupancy. Markets with premium nightly pricing typically feature high-demand destinations where travelers pay a significant premium over hotel alternatives.

#	Market	ADR	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Saint Lawrence, Gozo Region	$252	26	$1,978	37.9%	Low
2	Kerċem, Gozo Region	$227	44	$1,678	37.1%	Low
3	Għasri, Gozo Region	$225	66	$1,987	38.8%	Low
4	Għaxaq, Southern Region	$225	27	$1,903	33.7%	Low
5	Żurrieq, Southern Region	$204	27	$2,142	39.9%	Low
6	Valletta, South Eastern Region	$201	608	$2,637	52.1%	Low
7	San Giljan, San Giljan	$199	27	$1,814	52.2%	Low
8	Għarb, Gozo Region	$195	99	$1,682	38.8%	Low
9	St. Julian's, St. Julian's	$194	228	$1,874	47.3%	Low
10	Sannat, Gozo Region	$193	54	$1,518	36.5%	Low
11	Fgura, South Eastern Region	$191	18	$1,936	48.9%	Low
12	Żejtun, South Eastern Region	$191	44	$2,227	43.4%	Low
13	Naxxar, Northern Region	$189	73	$1,887	45.5%	Low
14	Mellieħa, Northern Region	$188	447	$2,449	50.4%	Low
15	Żebbuġ, Southern Region	$187	37	$1,756	38.6%	Low
16	Xagħra, Gozo Region	$181	233	$1,658	37.6%	Low
17	Xewkija, Gozo Region	$180	47	$1,651	38.2%	Low
18	Swieqi, Northern Region	$176	442	$1,549	45.5%	Low
19	Sliema, Central Region	$175	1,263	$2,146	50.6%	Low
20	Saint Julian's, Central Region	$174	790	$1,997	49.2%	Low
21	Marsaxlokk, South Eastern Region	$172	71	$1,685	45.5%	Low
22	Għajnsielem, Gozo Region	$159	78	$1,757	43.1%	Low
23	Birgu, South Eastern Region	$159	106	$2,200	57.5%	Low
24	Kalkara, South Eastern Region	$157	33	$2,069	56.3%	Low
25	Pietà, Central Region	$155	157	$2,046	53.1%	Low
26	Nadur, Gozo Region	$155	100	$1,486	37.0%	Low
27	Marsaskala, Marsaskala	$152	37	$1,320	46.5%	Low
28	Floriana, South Eastern Region	$151	138	$2,071	55.8%	Low
29	Marsascala, South Eastern Region	$150	272	$1,796	46.4%	Low
30	Qala, Gozo Region	$149	98	$1,594	44.1%	Low
31	Senglea, South Eastern Region	$147	104	$2,218	60.5%	Low
32	St. Paul's Bay, St. Paul's Bay	$147	142	$1,352	46.5%	Low
33	Mġarr, Northern Region	$142	54	$1,550	51.9%	Low
34	Gudja, Southern Region	$140	21	$1,523	40.3%	Low
35	Gżira, Central Region	$140	618	$1,578	50.4%	Low
36	Cospicua, South Eastern Region	$140	146	$1,652	53.1%	Low
37	Saint Paul's Bay, Northern Region	$139	850	$1,490	46.8%	Low
38	Rabat, Northern Region	$139	95	$1,376	42.1%	Low
39	Tarxien, South Eastern Region	$139	25	$1,011	38.8%	Low
40	Pembroke, Northern Region	$137	41	$1,374	43.1%	Low
41	Ta' Xbiex, Central Region	$136	57	$1,311	47.9%	Low
42	Munxar, Gozo Region	$134	104	$1,351	43.0%	Low
43	Victoria, Gozo Region	$131	99	$1,292	40.1%	Low
44	Msida, Central Region	$127	345	$1,303	49.9%	Low
45	Żabbar, South Eastern Region	$122	29	$1,401	48.5%	Low
46	Luqa, Southern Region	$122	28	$1,064	46.8%	Low
47	Żebbuġ, Gozo Region	$119	231	$1,095	41.5%	Low
48	Mosta, Northern Region	$118	77	$894	41.3%	Low
49	Birżebbuġa, Southern Region	$108	44	$1,045	48.5%	Low
50	San Ġwann, Central Region	$108	151	$937	45.1%	Low
51	Qormi, Southern Region	$106	68	$913	39.6%	Low
52	Fontana, Gozo Region	$97	18	$1,139	47.4%	Low
53	Birkirkara, Central Region	$94	68	$706	44.3%	Low
54	Hamrun, Southern Region	$93	86	$1,029	47.2%	Low
55	San Gwann, San Gwann	$74	22	$552	40.6%	Low

Highest Occupancy Airbnb Markets in Malta

Airbnb occupancy rate measures the percentage of available nights actually booked — the most telling indicator of short-term rental demand in a market. Valletta, South Eastern Region leads Malta with 52.1% occupancy, $2,637/month revenue, and 608 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.

#	Market	Occupancy	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Regulation
1	Valletta, South Eastern Region	52.1%	608	$2,637	$201	Low
2	Sliema, Central Region	50.6%	1,263	$2,146	$175	Low
3	Gżira, Central Region	50.4%	618	$1,578	$140	Low
4	Mellieħa, Northern Region	50.4%	447	$2,449	$188	Low
5	Msida, Central Region	49.9%	345	$1,303	$127	Low
6	Saint Julian's, Central Region	49.2%	790	$1,997	$174	Low
7	Saint Paul's Bay, Northern Region	46.8%	850	$1,490	$139	Low
8	Swieqi, Northern Region	45.5%	442	$1,549	$176	Low

How to Choose an Airbnb Investment Market in Malta

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 Malta 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 Malta

Understanding the regulatory environment is critical for any Airbnb investment in Malta. Regulation affects licensing costs, annual operating limits, tax obligations, and the long-term viability of a short-term rental strategy.

Across the 55 markets ranked on this page: 55 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 Malta

This page ranks Airbnb markets in Malta 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 Malta.

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

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

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

Sliema, Central Region leads this ranking for Malta with 1,263 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 Malta?

Valletta, South Eastern Region posts the highest average monthly revenue in this ranking at $2,637. 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 Malta?

Senglea, South Eastern Region has the highest occupancy rate in this comparison at 60.5%. 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 market has the highest Airbnb nightly rate in Malta?

Saint Lawrence, Gozo Region commands the highest average daily rate at $252 per night. A high ADR does not automatically translate to the highest revenue — occupancy and seasonality determine how much of that rate converts to realized income.

Which Airbnb markets in Malta have the lowest regulation?

Sliema (Central Region), Saint Paul's Bay (Northern Region), Saint Julian's (Central Region) 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 Malta in 2026?

The markets ranked here average 45.3% occupancy, and the top performer posts $2,637 in monthly revenue. Profitability depends on property acquisition cost, local operating expenses, and regulation compliance — but the data shows active, performing markets exist across Malta 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 Malta?

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 Malta?

First-time investors in Malta 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 Malta?

Across the markets ranked here, the average occupancy rate in Malta is 45.3%. 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 Malta?

Regulation is one of the most overlooked risks in short-term rental investing. In Malta, 55 of 55 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 Malta?

Markets with fewer than 100 active listings can show volatile averages that do not predict future performance. The median market in this Malta ranking has about 77 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 Malta?

Seasonal markets in Malta 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 2026-04-08. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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