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

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI
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The short-term rental market in Netherlands spans 100 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 Netherlands across four dimensions: market depth (active listings), revenue, nightly rate (ADR), and occupancy rate. Amsterdam, North Holland leads by market size with 4,907 active listings and $2,931/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 43.7% with $2,166/month in average revenue and $218/night ADR. 74 of 100 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.

Top Airbnb Markets in Netherlands 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 Netherlands attract the highest volume of travelers and offer the most reliable benchmarking data for pricing and revenue projections. Amsterdam, North Holland leads with 4,907 active short-term rental listings and $2,931/month in average revenue.

#MarketActive Listings (TTM)Revenue/moADROccupancyRegulation
1Amsterdam, North Holland4,907$2,931$32546.6%High
2The Hague, South Holland824$1,774$22743.9%High
3Bubali, Aruba717$4,430$31354.8%Low
4Rotterdam, South Holland699$1,838$18944.7%High
5Zandvoort, North Holland592$2,237$22246.2%High
6Noordwijk, South Holland554$2,378$21849.2%Low
7West Punt, Aruba552$4,624$33750.5%Low
8Haarlem, North Holland551$1,837$26844.6%High
9Utrecht, Utrecht484$2,175$20651.4%High
10Lowlands, Sint Maarten380$3,302$33043.4%Low
11Kralendijk, Netherlands362$1,392$22836.5%Low
12Eindhoven, North Brabant326$1,502$13946.7%Low
13Maastricht, Limburg310$2,193$21646.3%High
14Callantsoog, North Holland302$1,548$20735.8%Low
15Punta Brabo, Aruba283$6,349$44357.5%Low
16Groningen, Groningen280$1,724$17148.0%High
17Cul-de-Sac, Sint Maarten275$4,131$38441.2%Low
18Putten, Gelderland257$1,407$13043.8%Low
19Den Helder, North Holland235$1,372$19034.3%Low
20Nijmegen, Gelderland226$1,322$15442.6%Low
21Alto Vista, Aruba225$3,630$25153.8%Low
22Alkmaar, North Holland224$1,608$15948.0%Low
23Bergen, North Holland215$1,921$22244.8%High
24Castricum, North Holland205$1,258$16742.2%Low
25Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten202$3,531$33945.1%Low
26Ouddorp, South Holland194$2,461$31240.0%Low
27Tilburg, North Brabant185$1,505$14544.4%Low
28Oranjestad, Aruba184$2,526$16754.0%Low
29Egmond aan Zee, North Holland180$1,931$18045.8%High
30Dakota, Aruba179$2,496$18052.1%Low
31Delft, South Holland172$1,435$15347.2%High
32Kamperland, Zeeland172$2,412$29538.7%Low
33Tierra Del Sol, Aruba165$4,787$35852.9%Low
34Voorthuizen, Gelderland165$1,990$28037.9%Low
35Westkapelle, Zeeland162$1,634$16541.4%Low
36Oostkapelle, Zeeland161$1,814$20439.1%Low
37Zeewolde, Flevoland155$3,463$36336.0%Low
38Arnhem, Gelderland152$1,621$15145.7%Low
39Sint Maartensvlotbrug, North Holland148$1,069$17933.0%Low
40Otterlo, Gelderland147$1,709$18340.1%Low
41Leiden, South Holland141$1,876$19054.3%High
42Bonaire, Netherlands138$2,243$32439.7%Low
43Breskens, Zeeland138$1,893$25433.9%High
44Almere, Flevoland136$1,468$16144.4%Low
45Middelburg, Zeeland136$1,628$16244.3%High
46Willemstad, Curacao129$1,481$14142.1%Low
47De Koog, North Holland129$2,109$20544.3%High
48Zaandam, North Holland125$1,741$17449.3%High
49Vlissingen, Zeeland125$1,525$16447.1%Low
50Leeuwarden, Frisia124$1,678$16843.3%Low
51Cadzand, Zeeland123$2,351$29935.1%High
52Enschede, Overijssel122$1,565$14145.3%Low
53Domburg, Zeeland119$1,897$20539.4%Low
54Nieuwvliet, Zeeland118$2,075$28833.6%High
55Nunspeet, Gelderland116$1,551$17238.3%Low
56Beuningen, Gelderland112$1,981$18639.8%Low
57Heinkenszand, Zeeland111$1,418$21636.7%Low
58Zoutelande, Zeeland110$1,826$16945.6%Low
59Hilversum, North Holland109$1,521$18344.8%Low
60Epe, Gelderland107$1,371$13840.7%Low
61Schoorl, North Holland104$2,094$21245.0%High
62Vinkeveen, Utrecht104$2,856$25646.3%Low
63IJmuiden, North Holland96$2,399$22245.8%Low
64Breda, North Brabant94$1,910$17146.0%Low
65Warmenhuizen, North Holland94$1,667$15743.0%Low
66's-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant93$1,937$18746.0%Low
67Ponton, Aruba91$2,254$15055.2%Low
68Amersfoort, Utrecht91$1,340$13150.0%Low
69Amstelveen, North Holland89$2,155$25544.8%High
70Wemeldinge, Zeeland88$1,209$19732.4%Low
71Coevorden, Drenthe87$1,138$15634.2%Low
72Ermelo, Gelderland87$1,703$16145.5%Low
73Pos Chikito, Aruba86$2,921$24152.2%Low
74Santa Cruz, Aruba86$2,317$18246.5%Low
75Hoenderloo, Gelderland86$1,414$16138.2%Low
76Katwijk, South Holland86$1,958$17255.4%High
77Sint Maarten, North Holland85$1,712$20336.7%Low
78Oisterwijk, North Brabant84$1,809$16144.0%Low
79Dordrecht, South Holland84$1,754$16249.5%Low
80Heemstede, North Holland82$2,094$31641.8%Low
81Malmok Beach, Aruba81$11,170$71952.6%Low
82Giethoorn, Overijssel80$1,681$22637.2%Low
83Garderen, Gelderland79$1,601$19730.5%Low
84Den Burg, North Holland79$2,045$19947.0%High
85Lunteren, Gelderland78$2,678$22645.0%Low
86Beekbergen, Gelderland77$1,344$15140.3%Low
87De Cocksdorp, North Holland77$2,134$30137.4%High
88Philipsburg, Sint Maarten77$2,854$31535.5%Low
89Uitgeest, North Holland75$2,434$30237.3%Low
90Soest, Utrecht74$2,368$25341.8%Low
91Gouda, South Holland71$1,902$17647.4%High
92Hulshorst, Gelderland70$1,892$23535.7%Low
93Valkenburg, Limburg70$1,446$17334.2%Low
94Bussum, North Holland70$1,474$22147.5%Low
95Koudekerke, Zeeland70$1,673$17243.6%Low
96Zwolle, Overijssel69$1,981$17647.2%High
97Aalsmeer, North Holland68$2,342$19645.1%Low
98Burgh-Haamstede, Zeeland68$1,771$19938.9%High
99Wayaca, Aruba67$1,244$12445.2%Low
100Deventer, Overijssel66$1,506$13845.6%Low

Most Profitable Airbnb Markets in Netherlands by Revenue

The most profitable Airbnb cities in Netherlands are those where hosts earn the highest average monthly revenue per listing — the single most telling indicator of a market's income potential. Malmok Beach, Aruba leads with $11,170/month at $719 ADR and 52.6% 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.

#MarketRevenue/moActive Listings (TTM)ADROccupancyRegulation
1Malmok Beach, Aruba$11,17081$71952.6%Low
2Punta Brabo, Aruba$6,349283$44357.5%Low
3Tierra Del Sol, Aruba$4,787165$35852.9%Low
4West Punt, Aruba$4,624552$33750.5%Low
5Bubali, Aruba$4,430717$31354.8%Low
6Cul-de-Sac, Sint Maarten$4,131275$38441.2%Low
7Alto Vista, Aruba$3,630225$25153.8%Low
8Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten$3,531202$33945.1%Low
9Zeewolde, Flevoland$3,463155$36336.0%Low
10Lowlands, Sint Maarten$3,302380$33043.4%Low
11Amsterdam, North Holland$2,9314,907$32546.6%High
12Pos Chikito, Aruba$2,92186$24152.2%Low
13Vinkeveen, Utrecht$2,856104$25646.3%Low
14Philipsburg, Sint Maarten$2,85477$31535.5%Low
15Lunteren, Gelderland$2,67878$22645.0%Low
16Oranjestad, Aruba$2,526184$16754.0%Low
17Dakota, Aruba$2,496179$18052.1%Low
18Ouddorp, South Holland$2,461194$31240.0%Low
19Uitgeest, North Holland$2,43475$30237.3%Low
20Kamperland, Zeeland$2,412172$29538.7%Low
21IJmuiden, North Holland$2,39996$22245.8%Low
22Noordwijk, South Holland$2,378554$21849.2%Low
23Soest, Utrecht$2,36874$25341.8%Low
24Cadzand, Zeeland$2,351123$29935.1%High
25Aalsmeer, North Holland$2,34268$19645.1%Low
26Santa Cruz, Aruba$2,31786$18246.5%Low
27Ponton, Aruba$2,25491$15055.2%Low
28Bonaire, Netherlands$2,243138$32439.7%Low
29Zandvoort, North Holland$2,237592$22246.2%High
30Maastricht, Limburg$2,193310$21646.3%High
31Utrecht, Utrecht$2,175484$20651.4%High
32Amstelveen, North Holland$2,15589$25544.8%High
33De Cocksdorp, North Holland$2,13477$30137.4%High
34De Koog, North Holland$2,109129$20544.3%High
35Heemstede, North Holland$2,09482$31641.8%Low
36Schoorl, North Holland$2,094104$21245.0%High
37Nieuwvliet, Zeeland$2,075118$28833.6%High
38Den Burg, North Holland$2,04579$19947.0%High
39Voorthuizen, Gelderland$1,990165$28037.9%Low
40Beuningen, Gelderland$1,981112$18639.8%Low
41Zwolle, Overijssel$1,98169$17647.2%High
42Katwijk, South Holland$1,95886$17255.4%High
43's-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant$1,93793$18746.0%Low
44Egmond aan Zee, North Holland$1,931180$18045.8%High
45Bergen, North Holland$1,921215$22244.8%High
46Breda, North Brabant$1,91094$17146.0%Low
47Gouda, South Holland$1,90271$17647.4%High
48Domburg, Zeeland$1,897119$20539.4%Low
49Breskens, Zeeland$1,893138$25433.9%High
50Hulshorst, Gelderland$1,89270$23535.7%Low
51Leiden, South Holland$1,876141$19054.3%High
52Rotterdam, South Holland$1,838699$18944.7%High
53Haarlem, North Holland$1,837551$26844.6%High
54Zoutelande, Zeeland$1,826110$16945.6%Low
55Oostkapelle, Zeeland$1,814161$20439.1%Low
56Oisterwijk, North Brabant$1,80984$16144.0%Low
57The Hague, South Holland$1,774824$22743.9%High
58Burgh-Haamstede, Zeeland$1,77168$19938.9%High
59Dordrecht, South Holland$1,75484$16249.5%Low
60Zaandam, North Holland$1,741125$17449.3%High
61Groningen, Groningen$1,724280$17148.0%High
62Sint Maarten, North Holland$1,71285$20336.7%Low
63Otterlo, Gelderland$1,709147$18340.1%Low
64Ermelo, Gelderland$1,70387$16145.5%Low
65Giethoorn, Overijssel$1,68180$22637.2%Low
66Leeuwarden, Frisia$1,678124$16843.3%Low
67Koudekerke, Zeeland$1,67370$17243.6%Low
68Warmenhuizen, North Holland$1,66794$15743.0%Low
69Westkapelle, Zeeland$1,634162$16541.4%Low
70Middelburg, Zeeland$1,628136$16244.3%High
71Arnhem, Gelderland$1,621152$15145.7%Low
72Alkmaar, North Holland$1,608224$15948.0%Low
73Garderen, Gelderland$1,60179$19730.5%Low
74Enschede, Overijssel$1,565122$14145.3%Low
75Nunspeet, Gelderland$1,551116$17238.3%Low
76Callantsoog, North Holland$1,548302$20735.8%Low
77Vlissingen, Zeeland$1,525125$16447.1%Low
78Hilversum, North Holland$1,521109$18344.8%Low
79Deventer, Overijssel$1,50666$13845.6%Low
80Tilburg, North Brabant$1,505185$14544.4%Low
81Eindhoven, North Brabant$1,502326$13946.7%Low
82Willemstad, Curacao$1,481129$14142.1%Low
83Bussum, North Holland$1,47470$22147.5%Low
84Almere, Flevoland$1,468136$16144.4%Low
85Valkenburg, Limburg$1,44670$17334.2%Low
86Delft, South Holland$1,435172$15347.2%High
87Heinkenszand, Zeeland$1,418111$21636.7%Low
88Hoenderloo, Gelderland$1,41486$16138.2%Low
89Putten, Gelderland$1,407257$13043.8%Low
90Kralendijk, Netherlands$1,392362$22836.5%Low
91Den Helder, North Holland$1,372235$19034.3%Low
92Epe, Gelderland$1,371107$13840.7%Low
93Beekbergen, Gelderland$1,34477$15140.3%Low
94Amersfoort, Utrecht$1,34091$13150.0%Low
95Nijmegen, Gelderland$1,322226$15442.6%Low
96Castricum, North Holland$1,258205$16742.2%Low
97Wayaca, Aruba$1,24467$12445.2%Low
98Wemeldinge, Zeeland$1,20988$19732.4%Low
99Coevorden, Drenthe$1,13887$15634.2%Low
100Sint Maartensvlotbrug, North Holland$1,069148$17933.0%Low

Most Expensive Airbnb Markets in Netherlands 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. Malmok Beach, Aruba commands the highest Airbnb nightly rate in Netherlands at $719/night, generating $11,170/month at 52.6% occupancy. Markets with premium nightly pricing typically feature high-demand destinations where travelers pay a significant premium over hotel alternatives.

#MarketADRActive Listings (TTM)Revenue/moOccupancyRegulation
1Malmok Beach, Aruba$71981$11,17052.6%Low
2Punta Brabo, Aruba$443283$6,34957.5%Low
3Cul-de-Sac, Sint Maarten$384275$4,13141.2%Low
4Zeewolde, Flevoland$363155$3,46336.0%Low
5Tierra Del Sol, Aruba$358165$4,78752.9%Low
6Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten$339202$3,53145.1%Low
7West Punt, Aruba$337552$4,62450.5%Low
8Lowlands, Sint Maarten$330380$3,30243.4%Low
9Amsterdam, North Holland$3254,907$2,93146.6%High
10Bonaire, Netherlands$324138$2,24339.7%Low
11Heemstede, North Holland$31682$2,09441.8%Low
12Philipsburg, Sint Maarten$31577$2,85435.5%Low
13Bubali, Aruba$313717$4,43054.8%Low
14Ouddorp, South Holland$312194$2,46140.0%Low
15Uitgeest, North Holland$30275$2,43437.3%Low
16De Cocksdorp, North Holland$30177$2,13437.4%High
17Cadzand, Zeeland$299123$2,35135.1%High
18Kamperland, Zeeland$295172$2,41238.7%Low
19Nieuwvliet, Zeeland$288118$2,07533.6%High
20Voorthuizen, Gelderland$280165$1,99037.9%Low
21Haarlem, North Holland$268551$1,83744.6%High
22Vinkeveen, Utrecht$256104$2,85646.3%Low
23Amstelveen, North Holland$25589$2,15544.8%High
24Breskens, Zeeland$254138$1,89333.9%High
25Soest, Utrecht$25374$2,36841.8%Low
26Alto Vista, Aruba$251225$3,63053.8%Low
27Pos Chikito, Aruba$24186$2,92152.2%Low
28Hulshorst, Gelderland$23570$1,89235.7%Low
29Kralendijk, Netherlands$228362$1,39236.5%Low
30The Hague, South Holland$227824$1,77443.9%High
31Giethoorn, Overijssel$22680$1,68137.2%Low
32Lunteren, Gelderland$22678$2,67845.0%Low
33Bergen, North Holland$222215$1,92144.8%High
34Zandvoort, North Holland$222592$2,23746.2%High
35IJmuiden, North Holland$22296$2,39945.8%Low
36Bussum, North Holland$22170$1,47447.5%Low
37Noordwijk, South Holland$218554$2,37849.2%Low
38Maastricht, Limburg$216310$2,19346.3%High
39Heinkenszand, Zeeland$216111$1,41836.7%Low
40Schoorl, North Holland$212104$2,09445.0%High
41Callantsoog, North Holland$207302$1,54835.8%Low
42Utrecht, Utrecht$206484$2,17551.4%High
43De Koog, North Holland$205129$2,10944.3%High
44Domburg, Zeeland$205119$1,89739.4%Low
45Oostkapelle, Zeeland$204161$1,81439.1%Low
46Sint Maarten, North Holland$20385$1,71236.7%Low
47Burgh-Haamstede, Zeeland$19968$1,77138.9%High
48Den Burg, North Holland$19979$2,04547.0%High
49Garderen, Gelderland$19779$1,60130.5%Low
50Wemeldinge, Zeeland$19788$1,20932.4%Low
51Aalsmeer, North Holland$19668$2,34245.1%Low
52Leiden, South Holland$190141$1,87654.3%High
53Den Helder, North Holland$190235$1,37234.3%Low
54Rotterdam, South Holland$189699$1,83844.7%High
55's-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant$18793$1,93746.0%Low
56Beuningen, Gelderland$186112$1,98139.8%Low
57Hilversum, North Holland$183109$1,52144.8%Low
58Otterlo, Gelderland$183147$1,70940.1%Low
59Santa Cruz, Aruba$18286$2,31746.5%Low
60Dakota, Aruba$180179$2,49652.1%Low
61Egmond aan Zee, North Holland$180180$1,93145.8%High
62Sint Maartensvlotbrug, North Holland$179148$1,06933.0%Low
63Gouda, South Holland$17671$1,90247.4%High
64Zwolle, Overijssel$17669$1,98147.2%High
65Zaandam, North Holland$174125$1,74149.3%High
66Valkenburg, Limburg$17370$1,44634.2%Low
67Nunspeet, Gelderland$172116$1,55138.3%Low
68Koudekerke, Zeeland$17270$1,67343.6%Low
69Katwijk, South Holland$17286$1,95855.4%High
70Breda, North Brabant$17194$1,91046.0%Low
71Groningen, Groningen$171280$1,72448.0%High
72Zoutelande, Zeeland$169110$1,82645.6%Low
73Leeuwarden, Frisia$168124$1,67843.3%Low
74Oranjestad, Aruba$167184$2,52654.0%Low
75Castricum, North Holland$167205$1,25842.2%Low
76Westkapelle, Zeeland$165162$1,63441.4%Low
77Vlissingen, Zeeland$164125$1,52547.1%Low
78Middelburg, Zeeland$162136$1,62844.3%High
79Dordrecht, South Holland$16284$1,75449.5%Low
80Almere, Flevoland$161136$1,46844.4%Low
81Oisterwijk, North Brabant$16184$1,80944.0%Low
82Ermelo, Gelderland$16187$1,70345.5%Low
83Hoenderloo, Gelderland$16186$1,41438.2%Low
84Alkmaar, North Holland$159224$1,60848.0%Low
85Warmenhuizen, North Holland$15794$1,66743.0%Low
86Coevorden, Drenthe$15687$1,13834.2%Low
87Nijmegen, Gelderland$154226$1,32242.6%Low
88Delft, South Holland$153172$1,43547.2%High
89Arnhem, Gelderland$151152$1,62145.7%Low
90Beekbergen, Gelderland$15177$1,34440.3%Low
91Ponton, Aruba$15091$2,25455.2%Low
92Tilburg, North Brabant$145185$1,50544.4%Low
93Willemstad, Curacao$141129$1,48142.1%Low
94Enschede, Overijssel$141122$1,56545.3%Low
95Eindhoven, North Brabant$139326$1,50246.7%Low
96Epe, Gelderland$138107$1,37140.7%Low
97Deventer, Overijssel$13866$1,50645.6%Low
98Amersfoort, Utrecht$13191$1,34050.0%Low
99Putten, Gelderland$130257$1,40743.8%Low
100Wayaca, Aruba$12467$1,24445.2%Low

Highest Occupancy Airbnb Markets in Netherlands

Airbnb occupancy rate measures the percentage of available nights actually booked — the most telling indicator of short-term rental demand in a market. Bubali, Aruba leads Netherlands with 54.8% occupancy, $4,430/month revenue, and 717 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.

#MarketOccupancyActive Listings (TTM)Revenue/moADRRegulation
1Bubali, Aruba54.8%717$4,430$313Low
2Utrecht, Utrecht51.4%484$2,175$206High
3West Punt, Aruba50.5%552$4,624$337Low
4Noordwijk, South Holland49.2%554$2,378$218Low
5Eindhoven, North Brabant46.7%326$1,502$139Low
6Amsterdam, North Holland46.6%4,907$2,931$325High
7Maastricht, Limburg46.3%310$2,193$216High
8Zandvoort, North Holland46.2%592$2,237$222High
9Rotterdam, South Holland44.7%699$1,838$189High
10Haarlem, North Holland44.6%551$1,837$268High
11The Hague, South Holland43.9%824$1,774$227High
12Lowlands, Sint Maarten43.4%380$3,302$330Low
13Kralendijk, Netherlands36.5%362$1,392$228Low
14Callantsoog, North Holland35.8%302$1,548$207Low

How to Choose an Airbnb Investment Market in Netherlands

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 Netherlands 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 Netherlands

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

Across the 100 markets ranked on this page: 74 have a low regulation profile (generally operator-friendly with minimal licensing requirements), 0 have medium regulation (some permit or registration requirements), and 26 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 Netherlands

This page ranks Airbnb markets in Netherlands 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 Netherlands.

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

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

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

Amsterdam, North Holland leads this ranking for Netherlands with 4,907 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 Netherlands?

Malmok Beach, Aruba posts the highest average monthly revenue in this ranking at $11,170. 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 Netherlands?

Punta Brabo, Aruba has the highest occupancy rate in this comparison at 57.5%. 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 Airbnb markets in Netherlands have the lowest regulation?

Bubali (Aruba), Noordwijk (South Holland), West Punt (Aruba) 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 Netherlands in 2026?

The markets ranked here average 43.7% occupancy, and the top performer posts $11,170 in monthly revenue. Profitability depends on property acquisition cost, local operating expenses, and regulation compliance — but the data shows active, performing markets exist across Netherlands 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 Netherlands?

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 Netherlands?

First-time investors in Netherlands 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 Netherlands?

Across the markets ranked here, the average occupancy rate in Netherlands is 43.7%. 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 Netherlands?

Regulation is one of the most overlooked risks in short-term rental investing. In Netherlands, 74 of 100 ranked markets have low regulation, 0 have medium, and 26 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 Netherlands?

Markets with fewer than 100 active listings can show volatile averages that do not predict future performance. The median market in this Netherlands ranking has about 124 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 Netherlands?

Seasonal markets in Netherlands 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 2026-05-04. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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