AirROI ranking · 20264 markets ranked
Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia (2026)
Jeddah is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Makkah Province in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 4 markets. Its listings averaged $5,340 in revenue over the 12 months to September 2026 and were booked on 28% of nights. It leads on the blend rather than on any one measure, placing 1st of 4 for market size and 1st of 4 for year-round demand. Makkah and Mecca come next.
- Markets tracked
- 5
- Active Airbnb listings
- 4,320
- Avg. revenue per listing
- $5,300
- Occupancy rate
- 28%
- Avg. nightly rate
- $110
- Avg. revenue, top 4 markets
- $5,590
The short answer
Makkah Province Airbnb Market at a Glance
Across Makkah Province, the 4,320 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $5,300 over the same period. They were booked on 28% of nights at about $110 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 Makkah Province are
Each dot is one of the 5 markets AirROI tracks in Makkah 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 Makkah 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.
1. Jeddah
Known for: Large market · Year-round demand
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Jeddah - Avg. revenue
- $5,340
- Occupancy
- 28%
- Nightly rate
- $100
- Active listings
- 3,810
Where it places among the 4 ranked markets in Makkah Province
- Revenue 2nd of 4
- Occupancy 3rd of 4
- Market size 1st of 4
- Year-round 1st of 4
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Jeddah is Makkah Province's largest Airbnb market, with 3,810 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $5,340 in revenue over the year, the second-highest of the 4 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $580 a month; the top quarter clear $1,230 or more.
- When it earns
- Demand in Jeddah holds up through the year: September, the slowest month, still brings in about 60% of July's revenue.
- Who books
- Nearly three in ten guests (28%) travel from abroad, most often from the United States and the United Kingdom.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (46% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 93% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who want income that holds up all year.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,230 $742- Median listing
- $580/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,230+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 9 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 28%
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
Areas in the full report: Al-Hamra · Corniche · Al-Balad
Full Jeddah Airbnb report2. Makkah
Known for: High earnings · High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Makkah - Avg. revenue
- $7,590
- Occupancy
- 33%
- Nightly rate
- $135
- Active listings
- 49
Where it places among the 4 ranked markets in Makkah Province
- Revenue 1st of 4
- Occupancy 1st of 4
- Market size 4th of 4
- Year-round 3rd of 4
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Makkah fills more nights than any other ranked market in Makkah Province: 33% of them, at about $135 a night. Listings averaged $7,590 in revenue over the year, the highest of the 4 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $1,000, and the best quarter clear $2,000. With 49 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Makkah has two seasons, May–June and March. March is the strongest month at about $2,480 per listing, and September the quietest at about $860.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (57%), led by visitors from the United States, France and the United Kingdom.
- What sells
- Two-bedroom homes lead the market (28% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 82% of supply.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who can carry costs through a quiet September.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,480 $860- Median listing
- $1,000/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $2,000+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 72 days
- Average stay
- 7 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 57%
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
3. Mecca
Known for: Large market · High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Mecca - Avg. revenue
- $4,320
- Occupancy
- 32%
- Nightly rate
- $185
- Active listings
- 232
Where it places among the 4 ranked markets in Makkah Province
- Revenue 4th of 4
- Occupancy 2nd of 4
- Market size 2nd of 4
- Year-round 2nd of 4
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Mecca commands premium rates, about $185 a night, and still books 32% of nights, 4 points above the Makkah Province average. Average revenue per listing came to $4,320, the fourth-highest of the 4 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $724 and a top-quarter listing $1,290 or more.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Mecca peaks twice, over February–March and again over November–December; March leads at about $1,640 per listing, while April brings in about $586.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (60%), led by visitors from the United States, France and the United Kingdom.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (32% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 58% of supply.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay and can ride out a slow April.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,640 $586- Median listing
- $724/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,290+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 24 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 60%
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
4. Taif
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Taif - Avg. revenue
- $5,110
- Occupancy
- 25%
- Nightly rate
- $120
- Active listings
- 202
Where it places among the 4 ranked markets in Makkah 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
- Taif is Makkah Province's third-largest Airbnb market, with 202 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $5,110, the third-highest of the 4 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $594 a month; the top quarter clear $1,160 or more.
- When it earns
- Taif's season runs from June to August, peaking in July at about $1,760 per listing; November, the quietest month, brings in about $411.
- Who books
- Most guests are domestic (83%), and the United States and the United Arab Emirates send the most visitors from abroad.
- What sells
- Two-bedroom homes lead the market (47% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 77% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who are prepared for thin bookings around November.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,760 $411- Median listing
- $594/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,160+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 13 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 17%
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
Full ranking
How All 4 Ranked Markets in Makkah 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.
By measure
Makkah 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.
Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Makkah Province
Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
Most expensive Airbnb markets in Makkah Province by nightly rate
Average rate per booked night. A high rate earns most where occupancy holds up too. Markets with at least 60 listings.
Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Makkah Province
Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
Most year-round Airbnb markets in Makkah Province
Revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month, so a higher figure means steadier income. Markets with at least 60 listings.
Largest Airbnb markets in Makkah Province
Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.
Management
Who Manages Airbnbs in Makkah Province?
15 companies run 10 or more Airbnb listings in Makkah Province, and companies run 20% of its listings. AirROI ranks the 29 largest by listings, guest rating and growth.
Method
How the Ranking Works
The ranking covers the 4 markets in Makkah 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.
Left out: 1 market whose data predates the latest refresh. 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 calculator for a revenue, occupancy and nightly-rate range from comparable listings.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in Makkah Province
What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Makkah Province?
Jeddah ranks first of the 4 markets in Makkah Province in AirROI's ranking, with US$5,340 in average revenue per listing and 28% occupancy. Makkah and Mecca follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.
What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Makkah Province?
By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 60 listings, Jeddah leads at US$5,340 a year, ahead of Taif at US$5,110. 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 Makkah Province?
The average active listing in Makkah Province earned US$5,300 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 28% 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 Makkah Province?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Mecca has the highest occupancy, with 32% of available nights booked, followed by Jeddah at 28%. Its listings average about US$185 a night and US$4,320 a year.
Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Makkah Province?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Mecca has the highest average nightly rate, about US$185, followed by Taif at US$120. Jeddah is the least expensive, at about US$100. The average booked night in Makkah Province costs about US$110.
Which Airbnb markets in Makkah Province earn the most evenly through the year?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Jeddah has the steadiest income: its slowest month, September, still earns about 60% of its best. Mecca follows, at 36%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.
How many Airbnb listings are there in Makkah Province?
AirROI tracked 4,320 active Airbnb listings in Makkah Province over the 12 months to September 2026, across 5 markets. The largest ranked market is Jeddah, with 3,810 listings, followed by Mecca with 232.
Do Airbnb hosts need a permit in Makkah 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 5 Airbnb Markets in Makkah Province
Every Makkah Province city with an AirROI Airbnb market report, A–Z, with its active listing count.