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 5,386 active listings and $2,917/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 42.5% with $2,155/month in average revenue and $229/night ADR. 71 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 5,386 active short-term rental listings and $2,917/month in average revenue.

#MarketActive Listings (TTM)Revenue/moADROccupancyRegulation
1Amsterdam, North Holland5,386$2,917$33745.8%High
2The Hague, South Holland902$1,663$23042.2%High
3Rotterdam, South Holland800$1,745$19643.2%High
4Bubali, Aruba723$4,503$32054.9%Low
5Zandvoort, North Holland662$2,184$22945.1%High
6Noordwijk, South Holland604$2,379$22149.1%Low
7Haarlem, North Holland598$1,909$27744.6%High
8West Punt, Aruba546$4,768$34351.8%Low
9Utrecht, Utrecht525$2,186$21450.4%High
10Eindhoven, North Brabant378$1,391$14644.6%Low
11Lowlands, Sint Maarten378$3,548$34644.7%Low
12Kralendijk, Netherlands356$1,582$23839.7%Low
13Maastricht, Limburg326$2,288$23345.6%High
14Putten, Gelderland317$1,296$13242.2%Low
15Callantsoog, North Holland309$1,533$21534.1%Low
16Groningen, Groningen303$1,675$17747.7%High
17Punta Brabo, Aruba283$6,715$45758.2%Low
18Nijmegen, Gelderland279$1,260$16141.8%Low
19Cul-de-Sac, Sint Maarten272$4,342$39642.4%Low
20Alkmaar, North Holland262$1,537$16346.5%Low
21Den Helder, North Holland235$1,387$19733.7%Low
22Alto Vista, Aruba223$3,751$26154.6%Low
23Bergen, North Holland222$1,903$23444.0%High
24Ouddorp, South Holland215$2,347$31238.4%Low
25Castricum, North Holland210$1,262$17343.0%Low
26Egmond aan Zee, North Holland208$1,907$19143.6%High
27Tilburg, North Brabant207$1,452$15042.4%Low
28Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten204$3,791$35546.3%Low
29Otterlo, Gelderland195$1,603$21636.2%Low
30Voorthuizen, Gelderland194$1,836$28136.0%Low
31Kamperland, Zeeland190$2,437$31238.8%Low
32Oostkapelle, Zeeland186$1,744$21937.8%Low
33Arnhem, Gelderland185$1,522$17141.7%Low
34Delft, South Holland183$1,509$16148.1%High
35Oranjestad, Aruba182$2,659$17654.9%Low
36Westkapelle, Zeeland182$1,543$17338.8%Low
37Zeewolde, Flevoland174$3,675$42535.3%Low
38Dakota, Aruba172$2,680$18553.9%Low
39Tierra Del Sol, Aruba163$4,866$36453.8%Low
40Domburg, Zeeland159$1,671$21237.5%Low
41Middelburg, Zeeland155$1,494$17041.9%High
42Leiden, South Holland154$1,809$19752.3%High
43Nunspeet, Gelderland150$1,382$18934.3%Low
44Breskens, Zeeland148$1,872$26233.3%High
45Almere, Flevoland147$1,472$16444.7%Low
46Sint Maartensvlotbrug, North Holland146$1,095$18232.9%Low
47Vlissingen, Zeeland143$1,511$17245.3%Low
48De Koog, North Holland138$2,092$22142.7%High
49Zaandam, North Holland135$1,684$18747.6%High
50Enschede, Overijssel135$1,470$14543.2%Low
51Bonaire, Netherlands134$2,378$34141.4%Low
52Zoutelande, Zeeland133$1,807$18242.9%Low
53Cadzand, Zeeland131$2,219$32132.2%High
54Leeuwarden, Frisia129$1,646$17641.7%Low
55Willemstad, Curacao128$1,582$14442.1%Low
56Nieuwvliet, Zeeland127$2,125$30432.4%High
57Hilversum, North Holland121$1,577$19446.5%Low
58Vinkeveen, Utrecht120$2,809$25446.8%Low
59Heinkenszand, Zeeland119$1,474$22636.1%Low
60Schoorl, North Holland117$2,035$23343.0%High
61Epe, Gelderland116$1,386$14639.4%Low
62Dordrecht, South Holland112$1,558$17443.2%Low
63Breda, North Brabant111$1,868$18645.3%Low
64Beuningen, Gelderland108$2,093$19240.6%Low
65Beekbergen, Gelderland107$1,320$19037.0%Low
66IJmuiden, North Holland107$2,271$22544.4%Low
67Warmenhuizen, North Holland106$1,647$16643.2%Low
68's-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant102$1,858$19843.8%Low
69Hoenderloo, Gelderland101$1,385$16737.4%Low
70Amstelveen, North Holland98$2,285$26743.6%High
71Ermelo, Gelderland97$1,648$16545.5%Low
72Koudekerke, Zeeland93$1,522$16942.8%Low
73De Cocksdorp, North Holland92$1,987$29736.9%High
74Ponton, Aruba91$2,319$15655.7%Low
75Lunteren, Gelderland91$2,513$22242.7%Low
76Oisterwijk, North Brabant91$1,746$16644.0%Low
77Heemstede, North Holland91$2,169$34143.5%Low
78Amersfoort, Utrecht91$1,404$14749.8%Low
79Wemeldinge, Zeeland90$1,262$20732.4%Low
80Sint Maarten, North Holland88$1,691$20835.3%Low
81Katwijk, South Holland86$2,087$20454.9%High
82Pos Chikito, Aruba85$3,091$24653.1%Low
83Garderen, Gelderland85$1,489$20029.8%Low
84Uitgeest, North Holland85$2,437$31836.5%Low
85Gouda, South Holland84$1,942$19047.8%High
86Santa Cruz, Aruba83$2,394$19047.5%Low
87Coevorden, Drenthe83$1,138$16434.0%Low
88Hulshorst, Gelderland83$1,847$26631.9%Low
89Den Burg, North Holland83$2,088$20344.7%High
90Giethoorn, Overijssel83$1,588$23235.6%Low
91Bruinisse, Zeeland82$1,105$18333.0%High
92Burgh-Haamstede, Zeeland82$1,668$20537.3%High
93Makkum, Frisia81$1,496$24137.0%Low
94Valkenburg, Limburg81$1,343$18432.9%High
95Malmok Beach, Aruba80$11,468$71855.0%Low
96Renesse, Zeeland79$1,707$19339.9%High
97Sint-Annaland, Zeeland78$2,045$25936.6%Low
98Aalsmeer, North Holland77$2,319$20545.2%Low
99Soest, Utrecht75$2,390$26241.4%Low
100Scharendijke, Zeeland75$1,474$20434.5%Moderate

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 $11,468/month at $718 ADR and 55.0% 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$11,46880$71855.0%Low
2Punta Brabo, Aruba$6,715283$45758.2%Low
3Tierra Del Sol, Aruba$4,866163$36453.8%Low
4West Punt, Aruba$4,768546$34351.8%Low
5Bubali, Aruba$4,503723$32054.9%Low
6Cul-de-Sac, Sint Maarten$4,342272$39642.4%Low
7Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten$3,791204$35546.3%Low
8Alto Vista, Aruba$3,751223$26154.6%Low
9Zeewolde, Flevoland$3,675174$42535.3%Low
10Lowlands, Sint Maarten$3,548378$34644.7%Low
11Pos Chikito, Aruba$3,09185$24653.1%Low
12Amsterdam, North Holland$2,9175,386$33745.8%High
13Vinkeveen, Utrecht$2,809120$25446.8%Low
14Dakota, Aruba$2,680172$18553.9%Low
15Oranjestad, Aruba$2,659182$17654.9%Low
16Lunteren, Gelderland$2,51391$22242.7%Low
17Uitgeest, North Holland$2,43785$31836.5%Low
18Kamperland, Zeeland$2,437190$31238.8%Low
19Santa Cruz, Aruba$2,39483$19047.5%Low
20Soest, Utrecht$2,39075$26241.4%Low
21Noordwijk, South Holland$2,379604$22149.1%Low
22Bonaire, Netherlands$2,378134$34141.4%Low
23Ouddorp, South Holland$2,347215$31238.4%Low
24Aalsmeer, North Holland$2,31977$20545.2%Low
25Ponton, Aruba$2,31991$15655.7%Low
26Maastricht, Limburg$2,288326$23345.6%High
27Amstelveen, North Holland$2,28598$26743.6%High
28IJmuiden, North Holland$2,271107$22544.4%Low
29Cadzand, Zeeland$2,219131$32132.2%High
30Utrecht, Utrecht$2,186525$21450.4%High
31Zandvoort, North Holland$2,184662$22945.1%High
32Heemstede, North Holland$2,16991$34143.5%Low
33Nieuwvliet, Zeeland$2,125127$30432.4%High
34Beuningen, Gelderland$2,093108$19240.6%Low
35De Koog, North Holland$2,092138$22142.7%High
36Den Burg, North Holland$2,08883$20344.7%High
37Katwijk, South Holland$2,08786$20454.9%High
38Sint-Annaland, Zeeland$2,04578$25936.6%Low
39Schoorl, North Holland$2,035117$23343.0%High
40De Cocksdorp, North Holland$1,98792$29736.9%High
41Gouda, South Holland$1,94284$19047.8%High
42Haarlem, North Holland$1,909598$27744.6%High
43Egmond aan Zee, North Holland$1,907208$19143.6%High
44Bergen, North Holland$1,903222$23444.0%High
45Breskens, Zeeland$1,872148$26233.3%High
46Breda, North Brabant$1,868111$18645.3%Low
47's-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant$1,858102$19843.8%Low
48Hulshorst, Gelderland$1,84783$26631.9%Low
49Voorthuizen, Gelderland$1,836194$28136.0%Low
50Leiden, South Holland$1,809154$19752.3%High
51Zoutelande, Zeeland$1,807133$18242.9%Low
52Oisterwijk, North Brabant$1,74691$16644.0%Low
53Rotterdam, South Holland$1,745800$19643.2%High
54Oostkapelle, Zeeland$1,744186$21937.8%Low
55Renesse, Zeeland$1,70779$19339.9%High
56Sint Maarten, North Holland$1,69188$20835.3%Low
57Zaandam, North Holland$1,684135$18747.6%High
58Groningen, Groningen$1,675303$17747.7%High
59Domburg, Zeeland$1,671159$21237.5%Low
60Burgh-Haamstede, Zeeland$1,66882$20537.3%High
61The Hague, South Holland$1,663902$23042.2%High
62Ermelo, Gelderland$1,64897$16545.5%Low
63Warmenhuizen, North Holland$1,647106$16643.2%Low
64Leeuwarden, Frisia$1,646129$17641.7%Low
65Otterlo, Gelderland$1,603195$21636.2%Low
66Giethoorn, Overijssel$1,58883$23235.6%Low
67Kralendijk, Netherlands$1,582356$23839.7%Low
68Willemstad, Curacao$1,582128$14442.1%Low
69Hilversum, North Holland$1,577121$19446.5%Low
70Dordrecht, South Holland$1,558112$17443.2%Low
71Westkapelle, Zeeland$1,543182$17338.8%Low
72Alkmaar, North Holland$1,537262$16346.5%Low
73Callantsoog, North Holland$1,533309$21534.1%Low
74Arnhem, Gelderland$1,522185$17141.7%Low
75Koudekerke, Zeeland$1,52293$16942.8%Low
76Vlissingen, Zeeland$1,511143$17245.3%Low
77Delft, South Holland$1,509183$16148.1%High
78Makkum, Frisia$1,49681$24137.0%Low
79Middelburg, Zeeland$1,494155$17041.9%High
80Garderen, Gelderland$1,48985$20029.8%Low
81Scharendijke, Zeeland$1,47475$20434.5%Moderate
82Heinkenszand, Zeeland$1,474119$22636.1%Low
83Almere, Flevoland$1,472147$16444.7%Low
84Enschede, Overijssel$1,470135$14543.2%Low
85Tilburg, North Brabant$1,452207$15042.4%Low
86Amersfoort, Utrecht$1,40491$14749.8%Low
87Eindhoven, North Brabant$1,391378$14644.6%Low
88Den Helder, North Holland$1,387235$19733.7%Low
89Epe, Gelderland$1,386116$14639.4%Low
90Hoenderloo, Gelderland$1,385101$16737.4%Low
91Nunspeet, Gelderland$1,382150$18934.3%Low
92Valkenburg, Limburg$1,34381$18432.9%High
93Beekbergen, Gelderland$1,320107$19037.0%Low
94Putten, Gelderland$1,296317$13242.2%Low
95Wemeldinge, Zeeland$1,26290$20732.4%Low
96Castricum, North Holland$1,262210$17343.0%Low
97Nijmegen, Gelderland$1,260279$16141.8%Low
98Coevorden, Drenthe$1,13883$16434.0%Low
99Bruinisse, Zeeland$1,10582$18333.0%High
100Sint Maartensvlotbrug, North Holland$1,095146$18232.9%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 $718/night, generating $11,468/month at 55.0% 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$71880$11,46855.0%Low
2Punta Brabo, Aruba$457283$6,71558.2%Low
3Zeewolde, Flevoland$425174$3,67535.3%Low
4Cul-de-Sac, Sint Maarten$396272$4,34242.4%Low
5Tierra Del Sol, Aruba$364163$4,86653.8%Low
6Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten$355204$3,79146.3%Low
7Lowlands, Sint Maarten$346378$3,54844.7%Low
8West Punt, Aruba$343546$4,76851.8%Low
9Heemstede, North Holland$34191$2,16943.5%Low
10Bonaire, Netherlands$341134$2,37841.4%Low
11Amsterdam, North Holland$3375,386$2,91745.8%High
12Cadzand, Zeeland$321131$2,21932.2%High
13Bubali, Aruba$320723$4,50354.9%Low
14Uitgeest, North Holland$31885$2,43736.5%Low
15Ouddorp, South Holland$312215$2,34738.4%Low
16Kamperland, Zeeland$312190$2,43738.8%Low
17Nieuwvliet, Zeeland$304127$2,12532.4%High
18De Cocksdorp, North Holland$29792$1,98736.9%High
19Voorthuizen, Gelderland$281194$1,83636.0%Low
20Haarlem, North Holland$277598$1,90944.6%High
21Amstelveen, North Holland$26798$2,28543.6%High
22Hulshorst, Gelderland$26683$1,84731.9%Low
23Breskens, Zeeland$262148$1,87233.3%High
24Soest, Utrecht$26275$2,39041.4%Low
25Alto Vista, Aruba$261223$3,75154.6%Low
26Sint-Annaland, Zeeland$25978$2,04536.6%Low
27Vinkeveen, Utrecht$254120$2,80946.8%Low
28Pos Chikito, Aruba$24685$3,09153.1%Low
29Makkum, Frisia$24181$1,49637.0%Low
30Kralendijk, Netherlands$238356$1,58239.7%Low
31Bergen, North Holland$234222$1,90344.0%High
32Maastricht, Limburg$233326$2,28845.6%High
33Schoorl, North Holland$233117$2,03543.0%High
34Giethoorn, Overijssel$23283$1,58835.6%Low
35The Hague, South Holland$230902$1,66342.2%High
36Zandvoort, North Holland$229662$2,18445.1%High
37Heinkenszand, Zeeland$226119$1,47436.1%Low
38IJmuiden, North Holland$225107$2,27144.4%Low
39Lunteren, Gelderland$22291$2,51342.7%Low
40Noordwijk, South Holland$221604$2,37949.1%Low
41De Koog, North Holland$221138$2,09242.7%High
42Oostkapelle, Zeeland$219186$1,74437.8%Low
43Otterlo, Gelderland$216195$1,60336.2%Low
44Callantsoog, North Holland$215309$1,53334.1%Low
45Utrecht, Utrecht$214525$2,18650.4%High
46Domburg, Zeeland$212159$1,67137.5%Low
47Sint Maarten, North Holland$20888$1,69135.3%Low
48Wemeldinge, Zeeland$20790$1,26232.4%Low
49Aalsmeer, North Holland$20577$2,31945.2%Low
50Burgh-Haamstede, Zeeland$20582$1,66837.3%High
51Scharendijke, Zeeland$20475$1,47434.5%Moderate
52Katwijk, South Holland$20486$2,08754.9%High
53Den Burg, North Holland$20383$2,08844.7%High
54Garderen, Gelderland$20085$1,48929.8%Low
55's-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant$198102$1,85843.8%Low
56Den Helder, North Holland$197235$1,38733.7%Low
57Leiden, South Holland$197154$1,80952.3%High
58Rotterdam, South Holland$196800$1,74543.2%High
59Hilversum, North Holland$194121$1,57746.5%Low
60Renesse, Zeeland$19379$1,70739.9%High
61Beuningen, Gelderland$192108$2,09340.6%Low
62Egmond aan Zee, North Holland$191208$1,90743.6%High
63Gouda, South Holland$19084$1,94247.8%High
64Santa Cruz, Aruba$19083$2,39447.5%Low
65Beekbergen, Gelderland$190107$1,32037.0%Low
66Nunspeet, Gelderland$189150$1,38234.3%Low
67Zaandam, North Holland$187135$1,68447.6%High
68Breda, North Brabant$186111$1,86845.3%Low
69Dakota, Aruba$185172$2,68053.9%Low
70Valkenburg, Limburg$18481$1,34332.9%High
71Bruinisse, Zeeland$18382$1,10533.0%High
72Zoutelande, Zeeland$182133$1,80742.9%Low
73Sint Maartensvlotbrug, North Holland$182146$1,09532.9%Low
74Groningen, Groningen$177303$1,67547.7%High
75Leeuwarden, Frisia$176129$1,64641.7%Low
76Oranjestad, Aruba$176182$2,65954.9%Low
77Dordrecht, South Holland$174112$1,55843.2%Low
78Westkapelle, Zeeland$173182$1,54338.8%Low
79Castricum, North Holland$173210$1,26243.0%Low
80Vlissingen, Zeeland$172143$1,51145.3%Low
81Arnhem, Gelderland$171185$1,52241.7%Low
82Middelburg, Zeeland$170155$1,49441.9%High
83Koudekerke, Zeeland$16993$1,52242.8%Low
84Hoenderloo, Gelderland$167101$1,38537.4%Low
85Oisterwijk, North Brabant$16691$1,74644.0%Low
86Warmenhuizen, North Holland$166106$1,64743.2%Low
87Ermelo, Gelderland$16597$1,64845.5%Low
88Coevorden, Drenthe$16483$1,13834.0%Low
89Almere, Flevoland$164147$1,47244.7%Low
90Alkmaar, North Holland$163262$1,53746.5%Low
91Delft, South Holland$161183$1,50948.1%High
92Nijmegen, Gelderland$161279$1,26041.8%Low
93Ponton, Aruba$15691$2,31955.7%Low
94Tilburg, North Brabant$150207$1,45242.4%Low
95Amersfoort, Utrecht$14791$1,40449.8%Low
96Epe, Gelderland$146116$1,38639.4%Low
97Eindhoven, North Brabant$146378$1,39144.6%Low
98Enschede, Overijssel$145135$1,47043.2%Low
99Willemstad, Curacao$144128$1,58242.1%Low
100Putten, Gelderland$132317$1,29642.2%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 54.9% occupancy, $4,503/month revenue, and 723 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, Aruba54.9%723$4,503$320Low
2West Punt, Aruba51.8%546$4,768$343Low
3Utrecht, Utrecht50.4%525$2,186$214High
4Noordwijk, South Holland49.1%604$2,379$221Low
5Groningen, Groningen47.7%303$1,675$177High
6Amsterdam, North Holland45.8%5,386$2,917$337High
7Maastricht, Limburg45.6%326$2,288$233High
8Zandvoort, North Holland45.1%662$2,184$229High
9Lowlands, Sint Maarten44.7%378$3,548$346Low
10Haarlem, North Holland44.6%598$1,909$277High
11Eindhoven, North Brabant44.6%378$1,391$146Low
12Rotterdam, South Holland43.2%800$1,745$196High
13The Hague, South Holland42.2%902$1,663$230High
14Putten, Gelderland42.2%317$1,296$132Low
15Kralendijk, Netherlands39.7%356$1,582$238Low
16Callantsoog, North Holland34.1%309$1,533$215Low

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: 71 have a low regulation profile (generally operator-friendly with minimal licensing requirements), 0 have medium regulation (some permit or registration requirements), and 28 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 5,386 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 $11,468. 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 58.2%. 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 42.5% occupancy, and the top performer posts $11,468 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 42.5%. 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, 71 of 100 ranked markets have low regulation, 0 have medium, and 28 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 135 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 2026-07-06. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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