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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Al Madinah Province, Saudi Arabia (2026)
Madinah is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Al Madinah Province in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 4 markets. Its listings averaged $6,430 in revenue over the 12 months to September 2026 and were booked on 34% of nights. It also earns the most per listing of any ranked market. Al Madīnah al Munawwarah and Al Ula come next.
- Markets tracked
- 4
- Active Airbnb listings
- 1,120
- Avg. revenue per listing
- $6,350
- Occupancy rate
- 35%
- Avg. nightly rate
- $100
- Avg. revenue, top 4 markets
- $6,300
The short answer
Al Madinah Province Airbnb Market at a Glance
Across Al Madinah Province, the 1,120 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $6,350 over the same period. They were booked on 35% of nights at about $100 a night; the ranking covers the 4 markets with at least 30 active listings.
The ranking weighs revenue per listing most, then occupancy and market size, then how evenly income spreads across the year and how it changed on the year. It reflects rental performance, not purchase prices or local short-term rental rules. Most listings in every one of the 4 ranked markets display a registration number, so confirm the local rules for any address you consider. How the ranking works.
Where the top 4 Airbnb markets in Al Madinah Province are
Each dot is one of the 4 markets AirROI tracks in Al Madinah Province, sized by active listings and coloured by average revenue per listing. Select a number to jump to its profile.
All money figures on this page are in US dollars.
Top 4
The Top 4 Airbnb Markets in Al Madinah Province
Each profile draws on the market's full AirROI report: how it earns, when in the year, who books and what sells. Monthly figures are averages per listing active in that month, so twelve of them add up to more than the annual average, which also counts listings that operated for only part of the year.
| # | Market | Avg. revenue | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Madinah High earnings · Large market | $6,430 | 34% | |
 Al Madīnah al Munawwarah Large market · High occupancy | $6,350 | 36% | |
 Al Ula | $6,330 | 29% | |
| 4 |  Yanbu | $6,080 | 29% |
1. Madinah
Known for: High earnings · Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Madinah - Avg. revenue
- $6,430
- Occupancy
- 34%
- Nightly rate
- $84
- Active listings
- 151
Where it places among the 4 ranked markets in Al Madinah Province
- Revenue 1st of 4
- Occupancy 2nd of 4
- Market size 2nd of 4
- Year-round 1st of 4
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Madinah is Al Madinah Province's second-largest Airbnb market, with 151 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $6,430 in revenue over the year, the highest of the 4 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $729 a month; the top quarter clear $1,260 or more.
- When it earns
- Madinah has two seasons, December–March and June–July. July is the strongest month at about $1,420 per listing, and September the quietest at about $524.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (72%), led by visitors from the United Kingdom, France and the United States.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (43% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 94% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet September.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,420 $524- Median listing
- $729/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,260+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 20 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 72%
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
2. Al Madīnah al Munawwarah
Known for: Large market · High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Al Madīnah al Munawwarah - Avg. revenue
- $6,350
- Occupancy
- 36%
- Nightly rate
- $100
- Active listings
- 899
Where it places among the 4 ranked markets in Al Madinah Province
- Revenue 2nd of 4
- Occupancy 1st of 4
- Market size 1st of 4
- Year-round 3rd of 4
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Al Madīnah al Munawwarah is Al Madinah Province's largest Airbnb market, with 899 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $6,350, the second-highest of the 4 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $771, and the best quarter clear $1,360.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Al Madīnah al Munawwarah peaks twice, over December–March and again over July; July leads at about $1,720 per listing, while October brings in about $436.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (57%), led by visitors from the United States, the United Kingdom and France.
- What sells
- One-bedroom homes lead the market (38% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 87% of supply.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who can ride out a slow October.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,720 $436- Median listing
- $771/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,360+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 15 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 57%
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
Areas in the full report: Al-Masjid an-Nabawi · Uhud Mountain · Quba
Full Al Madīnah al Munawwarah Airbnb report3. Al Ula
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Al Ula - Avg. revenue
- $6,330
- Occupancy
- 29%
- Nightly rate
- $165
- Active listings
- 40
Where it places among the 4 ranked markets in Al Madinah Province
- Revenue 3rd of 4
- Occupancy 4th of 4
- Market size 3rd of 4
- Year-round 4th of 4
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Al Ula earns on price: guests pay about $165 a night, 64% above the Al Madinah Province average. Average revenue per listing came to $6,330, the third-highest of the 4 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $902 and a top-quarter listing $1,850 or more. With 40 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Al Ula's season runs from October to January, peaking in October at about $3,330 per listing; August, the quietest month, brings in about $695.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (73%), led by visitors from the United States, the United Kingdom and China.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (49% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 70% of supply.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who are prepared for thin bookings around August and can furnish and price for a premium stay.
Revenue per listing by month
$3,330 $695- Median listing
- $902/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,850+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 28 days
- Average stay
- 2.9 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 73%
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
4. Yanbu
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Yanbu - Avg. revenue
- $6,080
- Occupancy
- 29%
- Nightly rate
- $86
- Active listings
- 34
Where it places among the 4 ranked markets in Al Madinah Province
- Revenue 4th of 4
- Occupancy 3rd of 4
- Market size 4th of 4
- Year-round 2nd of 4
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Yanbu is Al Madinah Province's fourth-largest Airbnb market, with 34 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $6,080, the fourth-highest of the 4 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $546 a month; the top quarter clear $1,210 or more. Its 34 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Yanbu concentrates from September to November: October earns about $1,890 per listing, about 3.9 times as much as February.
- Who books
- About a third of guests (33%) travel from abroad, most often from Greece and the United Kingdom.
- What sells
- One-bedroom homes lead the market (67% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 77% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet February.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,890 $486- Median listing
- $546/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,210+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 9 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 33%
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
Full ranking
How All 4 Ranked Markets in Al Madinah Province Compare
The overall ranking with the five measures behind it. "Slow month" is a market's weakest month of revenue as a share of its best, so a higher figure means steadier income. Select a column heading to re-sort.
| Madinah High earnings, large market | $6,426 | 34% | $84 | 37% | – | 151 | |
| Al Madīnah al Munawwarah Large market, high occupancy | $6,352 | 36% | $101 | 25% | – | 899 | |
| Al Ula | $6,326 | 29% | $164 | 21% | – | 40 | |
| 4 | Yanbu | $6,082 | 29% | $86 | 26% | – | 34 |
By measure
Al Madinah Province Airbnb Markets Ranked by Revenue, Nightly Rate and Occupancy
The overall ranking balances five measures. These lists take one at a time, for buyers who care most about income, pricing power, bookings, a steady calendar, momentum or market size.
Largest Airbnb markets in Al Madinah Province
Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.
| # | Market | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Al Madīnah al Munawwarah #2 overall | 899 | |
| Madinah #1 overall | 151 | |
| Al Ula #3 overall | 40 | |
| 4 | Yanbu #4 overall | 34 |
Method
How the Ranking Works
The ranking covers the 4 markets in Al Madinah Province with at least 30 active Airbnb listings and data through September 2026. Each market is compared with the others on five measures, and markets are ordered by a weighted blend of where they place on each:
- Revenue per listing (35%): average revenue an active listing earned over the past 12 months.
- Occupancy (20%): share of available nights that were booked.
- Market size (20%): active listings. Bigger markets offer more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers when you sell.
- Year-round demand (15%): revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month. The latest month is left out when its bookings look incomplete.
- Growth (10%): change in revenue per listing from the year before. Markets whose boundaries changed between years are scored in the middle.
The score measures how rentals perform. It does not include purchase prices, financing, operating costs or local short-term rental rules, which vary by address and should be checked before buying. Figures are in US dollars and match each market's own report; see the data methodology for how listings are tracked.
To check one property before buying, run its address and size through the Airbnb profit calculator for a revenue, occupancy and nightly-rate range from comparable listings.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in Al Madinah Province
What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Al Madinah Province?
Madinah ranks first of the 4 markets in Al Madinah Province in AirROI's ranking, with US$6,430 in average revenue per listing and 34% occupancy. Al Madīnah al Munawwarah and Al Ula follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.
What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Al Madinah Province?
By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 60 listings, Madinah leads at US$6,430 a year, ahead of Al Madīnah al Munawwarah at US$6,350. Profit also depends on what a property costs to buy and run, which varies far more between markets than revenue does.
How much does an Airbnb make in Al Madinah Province?
The average active listing in Al Madinah Province earned US$6,350 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 35% occupancy. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.
Where is Airbnb demand highest in Al Madinah Province?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Al Madīnah al Munawwarah has the highest occupancy, with 36% of available nights booked, followed by Madinah at 34%. Its listings average about US$100 a night and US$6,350 a year.
Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Al Madinah Province?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Al Madīnah al Munawwarah has the highest average nightly rate, about US$100, followed by Madinah at US$84. Madinah is the least expensive, at about US$84. The average booked night in Al Madinah Province costs about US$100.
Which Airbnb markets in Al Madinah Province earn the most evenly through the year?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Madinah has the steadiest income: its slowest month, September, still earns about a third of its best. Al Madīnah al Munawwarah follows, at 25%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.
How many Airbnb listings are there in Al Madinah Province?
AirROI tracked 1,120 active Airbnb listings in Al Madinah Province over the 12 months to September 2026, across 4 markets. The largest ranked market is Al Madīnah al Munawwarah, with 899 listings, followed by Madinah with 151.
Do Airbnb hosts need a permit in Al Madinah Province?
Rules can be national or regional as well as local, and they change often, so check each of them for any address you consider. In the listing data, most listings display a registration number in all 4 ranked markets, though that shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow.
Directory
All 4 Airbnb Markets in Al Madinah Province
Every Al Madinah Province city with an AirROI Airbnb market report, A–Z, with its active listing count.