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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Taiwan (2026)

Taipei is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Taiwan in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 44 markets. Its listings averaged $16,600 in revenue over the 12 months to September 2026 and were booked on 50% of nights. It leads on the blend rather than on any one measure, placing 1st of 44 for market size, 5th of 44 for revenue per listing and 8th of 44 for occupancy. Alishan Township and Wanhua District come next.

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou, Founder @ AirROI Updated October 1, 2026

Markets tracked: 71
Active Airbnb listings: 10,900
Avg. revenue per listing: $11,200
Occupancy rate: 35%
Avg. nightly rate: $115
Revenue change, typical market: +11%

The short answer

Taiwan Airbnb Market at a Glance

Across Taiwan, the 10,900 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $11,200 over the same period. They were booked on 35% of nights at about $115 a night; the ranking covers the 44 markets with at least 30 active listings. Revenue per listing rose in 25 of the 31 ranked markets with a comparable year of data, by 11% in the typical one.

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. How the ranking works.

Where the top 10 Airbnb markets in Taiwan are

Each dot is one of the 71 markets AirROI tracks in Taiwan, sized by active listings and coloured by average revenue per listing. Select a number to jump to its profile.

Avg. revenueUnder $5.6k$5.6k–$9.2k$9.2k–$14k$14k+ Under 30 listings 1 Top-ranked market

All money figures on this page are in US dollars.

Top 10

The Top 10 Airbnb Markets in Taiwan

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.

The top 10 Airbnb markets in Taiwan at a glance
#	Market	Avg. revenue	Occupancy	Nightly
	Taipei Large market · High earnings	$16,600	50%	$105
	Alishan Township High earnings · Year-round demand	$28,100	44%	$160
	Wanhua District High occupancy · High earnings	$15,700	57%	$105
4	萬壽里 High occupancy · Large market	$11,400	60%	$90
5	Taichung Year-round demand · Large market	$11,100	29%	$130
6	Tainan Large market · Year-round demand	$8,260	28%	$105
7	Kaohsiung Large market · Year-round demand	$7,730	33%	$90
8	Yuanshan High earnings · Growing revenue	$22,400	28%	$240
9	新起里 High earnings · High occupancy	$18,600	50%	$125
10	Wujie Growing revenue · High earnings	$15,400	21%	$245

1. Taipei
Known for: Large market · High earnings

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Taipei
Avg. revenue
$16,600 +7% vs. last year
Occupancy
50%
Nightly rate
$105
Active listings
3,310
Where it places among the 44 ranked markets in Taiwan
- Revenue 5th of 44
- Occupancy 8th of 44
- Market size 1st of 44
- Year-round 29th of 44
- Growth 23rd of 31
How it earns
Taipei fills more nights than most of Taiwan: 50% of them, the eighth-highest occupancy of the 44 ranked markets, at about $105 a night. That adds up to $16,600 per listing over the year, the fifth-highest of the 44 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $1,370 a month; the top quarter clear $2,390 or more. Revenue per listing rose 7% over the year, helped by nightly rates 11% higher.
When it earns
Taipei's season covers November and December, peaking in December at about $2,730 per listing; September, the quietest month, brings in about $1,320. Trips run long, about 8 nights on average against 3 nights for the typical market in Taiwan, booked about 43 days ahead.
What sells
The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (53% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 87% of supply.
Who books
Most guests come from abroad (94%), led by visitors from the United States, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,730 $1,320
Median listing
$1,370/mo
Top 25% of listings
$2,390+/mo
Booked ahead
43 days
Average stay
8 nights
Guests from abroad
94%
Most common home size
1 bedroom
Areas in the full report: Xinyi District · Taipei Main Station · Shilin District
Full Taipei Airbnb report
2. Alishan Township
Known for: High earnings · Year-round demand

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Alishan Township
Avg. revenue
$28,100 +10% vs. last year
Occupancy
44%
Nightly rate
$160
Active listings
52
Where it places among the 44 ranked markets in Taiwan
- Revenue 2nd of 44
- Occupancy 10th of 44
- Market size 30th of 44
- Year-round 5th of 44
- Growth 19th of 31
How it earns
Listings in Alishan Township are booked on 44% of nights, the tenth-highest occupancy of the 44 ranked markets, at about $160 a night. Listings averaged $28,100 in revenue over the year, the second-highest of the 44 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $1,900, and the best quarter clear $3,850. Revenue per listing rose 10% over the year, helped by nightly rates 5% higher. With 52 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
When it earns
Demand in Alishan Township holds up through the year: September, the slowest month, still brings in about two-thirds of December's revenue. Stays are shorter than in most of Taiwan, about 1.6 nights, so listings turn over often; guests book about 43 days ahead.
What sells
Private rooms are a large part of supply (87% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.
Who books
Most guests come from abroad (82%), led by visitors from the United States, Singapore and Germany.
Who it suits
It suits buyers who want income that holds up all year.
Revenue per listing by month
$3,080 $2,040
Median listing
$1,900/mo
Top 25% of listings
$3,850+/mo
Booked ahead
43 days
Average stay
1.6 nights
Guests from abroad
82%
Most common home size
1 bedroom
Full Alishan Township Airbnb report
3. Wanhua District
Known for: High occupancy · High earnings

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Wanhua District
Avg. revenue
$15,700
Occupancy
57%
Nightly rate
$105
Active listings
69
Where it places among the 44 ranked markets in Taiwan
- Revenue 7th of 44
- Occupancy 4th of 44
- Market size 24th of 44
- Year-round 15th of 44
- Growth No prior year
How it earns
Demand runs high in Wanhua District: 57% of nights booked, the fourth-highest occupancy of the 44 ranked markets, at about $105 a night. Average revenue per listing came to $15,700, the seventh-highest of the 44 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $1,430 and a top-quarter listing $2,240 or more. Its 69 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
When it earns
Wanhua District has two seasons, June–July and December–January. December is the strongest month at about $2,330 per listing, and September the quietest at about $1,320. Guests stay about 6 nights, longer than in most of Taiwan, and book about 34 days ahead.
What sells
One-bedroom homes lead the market (62% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 91% of supply.
Who books
Nearly all guests come from abroad, led by visitors from the Philippines, the United States and Hong Kong.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,330 $1,320
Median listing
$1,430/mo
Top 25% of listings
$2,240+/mo
Booked ahead
34 days
Average stay
6 nights
Guests from abroad
98%
Most common home size
1 bedroom
Full Wanhua District Airbnb report
4. 萬壽里
Known for: High occupancy · Large market

Top-earning Airbnb listings in 萬壽里
Avg. revenue
$11,400
Occupancy
60%
Nightly rate
$90
Active listings
196
Where it places among the 44 ranked markets in Taiwan
- Revenue 18th of 44
- Occupancy 3rd of 44
- Market size 10th of 44
- Year-round 17th of 44
- Growth No prior year
How it earns
萬壽里 earns on volume. Rates run below the Taiwan average at about $90 a night, but listings book 60% of nights. Revenue per listing, $11,400, is close to the Taiwan average. A typical listing takes in about $1,240 a month; the top quarter clear $1,720 or more.
When it earns
Revenue in 萬壽里 concentrates from October to December: December earns about $1,930 per listing, about 1.8 times as much as February. Guests book later than in most of Taiwan, about 32 days ahead against roughly 43 for the typical market in Taiwan; stays average 5 nights.
What sells
Smaller places set the market: only 4% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 30% in the typical market in Taiwan; apartments and condos make up 94% of supply.
Who books
Nearly all guests come from abroad, led by visitors from the Philippines, the United States and Hong Kong.
Who it suits
Best for buyers who prefer a smaller one- or two-bedroom place and would rather price for occupancy than for rate.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,930 $1,090
Median listing
$1,240/mo
Top 25% of listings
$1,720+/mo
Booked ahead
32 days
Average stay
5 nights
Guests from abroad
98%
Most common home size
1 bedroom
Full 萬壽里 Airbnb report
5. Taichung
Known for: Year-round demand · Large market

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Taichung
Avg. revenue
$11,100 +11% vs. last year
Occupancy
29%
Nightly rate
$130
Active listings
666
Where it places among the 44 ranked markets in Taiwan
- Revenue 20th of 44
- Occupancy 17th of 44
- Market size 5th of 44
- Year-round 2nd of 44
- Growth 16th of 31
How it earns
Taichung is Taiwan's fifth-largest Airbnb market, with 666 active listings to price against. Revenue per listing, $11,100, is close to the Taiwan average. Its place at #5 rests on year-round demand (2nd of 44) and market size (5th of 44) rather than on revenue per listing. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $711, and the best quarter clear $1,550. Revenue per listing rose 11% over the year, helped by nightly rates 7% higher.
When it earns
Taichung earns steadily through the year, from about $1,030 per listing in September to $1,480 in July. Trips run long, about 4 nights on average against 3 nights for the typical market in Taiwan, booked about 41 days ahead.
What sells
The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (38% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 43% of supply.
Who it suits
A good fit for buyers who want income that holds up all year.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,480 $1,030
Median listing
$711/mo
Top 25% of listings
$1,550+/mo
Booked ahead
41 days
Average stay
4 nights
Most common home size
1 bedroom
Superhosts
59%
Areas in the full report: East District · Fengyuan District · North District
Full Taichung Airbnb report
6. Tainan
Known for: Large market · Year-round demand

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Tainan
Avg. revenue
$8,260 +12% vs. last year
Occupancy
28%
Nightly rate
$105
Active listings
1,050
Where it places among the 44 ranked markets in Taiwan
- Revenue 23rd of 44
- Occupancy 19th of 44
- Market size 2nd of 44
- Year-round 2nd of 44
- Growth 14th of 31
How it earns
Tainan is Taiwan's second-largest Airbnb market, with 1,050 active listings to price against. Moderate rates keep revenue per listing at $8,260, 26% below the Taiwan average. Its place at #6 rests on market size (2nd of 44) and year-round demand (2nd of 44) rather than on revenue per listing. Month to month, the median listing earns about $534 and a top-quarter listing $1,140 or more. Revenue per listing rose 12% over the year, helped by nightly rates 11% higher.
When it earns
Demand in Tainan holds up through the year: September, the slowest month, still brings in about two-thirds of July's revenue.
Who books
About half of guests (50%) travel from abroad, most often from the United States and Australia.
What sells
One-bedroom homes lead the market (39% of entire homes), and houses make up 60% of supply.
Who it suits
It suits buyers who want income that holds up all year.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,070 $747
Median listing
$534/mo
Top 25% of listings
$1,140+/mo
Booked ahead
43 days
Average stay
3 nights
Guests from abroad
50%
Most common home size
1 bedroom
Areas in the full report: Anping District · Tainan City Center · Xinhua District
Full Tainan Airbnb report
7. Kaohsiung
Known for: Large market · Year-round demand

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Kaohsiung
Avg. revenue
$7,730 +14% vs. last year
Occupancy
33%
Nightly rate
$90
Active listings
685
Where it places among the 44 ranked markets in Taiwan
- Revenue 24th of 44
- Occupancy 14th of 44
- Market size 3rd of 44
- Year-round 8th of 44
- Growth 12th of 31
How it earns
Kaohsiung is Taiwan's third-largest Airbnb market, with 685 active listings to price against. Moderate rates keep revenue per listing at $7,730, 31% below the Taiwan average. Its place at #7 rests on market size (3rd of 44) and year-round demand (8th of 44) rather than on revenue per listing. A typical listing takes in about $570 a month; the top quarter clear $1,130 or more. Revenue per listing rose 14% over the year, helped by nightly rates 20% higher.
When it earns
Kaohsiung earns steadily through the year, from about $633 per listing in September to $998 in December. Guests plan ahead and stay a while: they book about 54 days out and stay about 5 nights, both well above the typical market in Taiwan.
What sells
The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (42% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 56% of supply.
Who it suits
Best for buyers who want income that holds up all year.
Revenue per listing by month
$998 $633
Median listing
$570/mo
Top 25% of listings
$1,130+/mo
Booked ahead
54 days
Average stay
5 nights
Most common home size
1 bedroom
Superhosts
53%
Areas in the full report: Yancheng District · Lingya District · Sanmin District
Full Kaohsiung Airbnb report
8. Yuanshan
Known for: High earnings · Growing revenue

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Yuanshan
Avg. revenue
$22,400 +40% vs. last year
Occupancy
28%
Nightly rate
$240
Active listings
34
Where it places among the 44 ranked markets in Taiwan
- Revenue 3rd of 44
- Occupancy 20th of 44
- Market size 39th of 44
- Year-round 11th of 44
- Growth 4th of 31
How it earns
Yuanshan earns on price: guests pay about $240 a night, about twice the Taiwan average. Listings averaged $22,400 in revenue over the year, the third-highest of the 44 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $1,730, and the best quarter clear $3,720. Revenue per listing rose 40% over the year, helped by nightly rates 34% higher. With 34 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
When it earns
Demand in Yuanshan holds up through the year: June, the slowest month, still brings in about 60% of August's revenue. Visits are quick, about 1.8 nights on average against 3 nights for the typical market in Taiwan, booked about 48 days ahead.
What sells
Big homes set the market: 70% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 30% in the typical market in Taiwan, and houses make up 53% of supply.
Who books
More than a third of guests (36%) travel from abroad, most often from Singapore and Hong Kong.
Who it suits
A good fit for buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay and want a large home for groups and families.
Revenue per listing by month
$3,620 $2,170
Median listing
$1,730/mo
Top 25% of listings
$3,720+/mo
Booked ahead
48 days
Average stay
1.8 nights
Guests from abroad
36%
Most common home size
4 bedrooms
Full Yuanshan Airbnb report
9. 新起里
Known for: High earnings · High occupancy

Top-earning Airbnb listings in 新起里
Avg. revenue
$18,600
Occupancy
50%
Nightly rate
$125
Active listings
46
Where it places among the 44 ranked markets in Taiwan
- Revenue 4th of 44
- Occupancy 9th of 44
- Market size 34th of 44
- Year-round 19th of 44
- Growth No prior year
How it earns
新起里 books 50% of available nights, the ninth-highest occupancy of the 44 ranked markets, and charges about $125 a night. Average revenue per listing came to $18,600, the fourth-highest of the 44 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $1,790 and a top-quarter listing $3,150 or more. Its 46 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 新起里 peaks twice, over October–December and again over June–July; July leads at about $3,120 per listing, while February brings in about $1,690. Guests stay about 6 nights, longer than in most of Taiwan, and book about 37 days ahead.
What sells
One-bedroom homes lead the market (58% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 87% of supply.
Who books
Nearly all guests come from abroad, led by visitors from the Philippines, Singapore and the United States.
Revenue per listing by month
$3,120 $1,690
Median listing
$1,790/mo
Top 25% of listings
$3,150+/mo
Booked ahead
37 days
Average stay
6 nights
Guests from abroad
96%
Most common home size
1 bedroom
Full 新起里 Airbnb report
10. Wujie
Known for: Growing revenue · High earnings

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Wujie
Avg. revenue
$15,400 +36% vs. last year
Occupancy
21%
Nightly rate
$245
Active listings
85
Where it places among the 44 ranked markets in Taiwan
- Revenue 8th of 44
- Occupancy 29th of 44
- Market size 19th of 44
- Year-round 18th of 44
- Growth 5th of 31
How it earns
Nightly rates set Wujie apart: about $245, about 2.1 times the Taiwan average. That adds up to $15,400 per listing over the year, the eighth-highest of the 44 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $1,150 a month; the top quarter clear $2,470 or more. Revenue per listing rose 36% over the year on stronger bookings rather than higher rates. With 85 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
When it earns
In Wujie, the months from July to August earn above the yearly average, led by July at about $2,250 per listing; March is the low point at about $1,230. Stays are shorter than in most of Taiwan, about 2.1 nights, so listings turn over often; guests book about 52 days ahead.
What sells
Big homes set the market: 90% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 30% in the typical market in Taiwan, and houses make up 54% of supply.
Who books
About three in ten guests (31%) travel from abroad, most often from the United States and Singapore.
Who it suits
It suits buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay and want a large home for groups and families.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,250 $1,230
Median listing
$1,150/mo
Top 25% of listings
$2,470+/mo
Booked ahead
52 days
Average stay
2.1 nights
Guests from abroad
31%
Most common home size
3 bedrooms
Full Wujie Airbnb report

Full ranking

How All 44 Ranked Markets in Taiwan 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.

Top Airbnb markets in Taiwan, ranked by AirROI

	Taipei Large market, high earnings	$16,559	50%	$105	49%	+7%	3,314
	Alishan Township High earnings, year-round demand	$28,115	44%	$158	66%	+10%	52
	Wanhua District High occupancy, high earnings	$15,695	57%	$105	57%	–	69
4	萬壽里 High occupancy, large market	$11,382	60%	$90	56%	–	196
5	Taichung Year-round demand, large market	$11,082	29%	$130	70%	+11%	666
6	Tainan Large market, year-round demand	$8,262	28%	$104	70%	+12%	1,050
7	Kaohsiung Large market, year-round demand	$7,726	33%	$90	63%	+14%	685
8	Yuanshan High earnings, growing revenue	$22,357	28%	$238	60%	+40%	34
9	新起里 High earnings, high occupancy	$18,627	50%	$124	54%	–	46
10	Wujie Growing revenue, high earnings	$15,448	21%	$243	55%	+36%	85
11	Chiayi Year-round demand, high earnings	$12,364	31%	$120	68%	+11%	72
12	西門里 High occupancy, high earnings	$16,301	56%	$101	50%	–	45
13	建明里 High earnings, high occupancy	$31,060	61%	$153	40%	–	33
14	中興里 High occupancy, high earnings	$14,533	52%	$109	52%	–	49
15	Yuchi Township Growing revenue, high earnings	$13,194	24%	$192	45%	+60%	121
16	New Taipei Large market, year-round demand	$7,322	35%	$86	65%	−1%	667
17	福星里 High occupancy, high earnings	$12,839	66%	$74	48%	–	64
18	Taoyuan City Year-round demand, large market	$5,972	31%	$78	73%	+16%	179
19	Jiaoxi Township Year-round demand, growing revenue	$11,520	21%	$183	62%	+18%	114
20	Puli Township Year-round demand, large market	$11,197	20%	$221	64%	+13%	114
21	Yilan City Growing revenue, high earnings	$12,653	25%	$134	44%	+45%	78
22	Sanxing High earnings, year-round demand	$14,232	23%	$240	57%	+9%	56
23	黎明里 High occupancy, large market	$10,138	51%	$62	38%	–	111
24	Dongshan High earnings	$14,909	20%	$249	50%	+8%	80
25	Toucheng Township Large market	$9,210	23%	$126	52%	+9%	213
26	Hualien City Large market, growing revenue	$5,855	22%	$109	53%	+18%	427
27	Luodong Growing revenue, large market	$7,639	21%	$119	49%	+18%	145
28	Changbin High earnings	$14,242	29%	$167	48%	+11%	30
29	Hengchun Large market	$6,439	18%	$155	54%	−6%	557
30	中山里 High occupancy	$6,392	42%	$89	50%	–	36
31	Taitung City Large market, year-round demand	$4,608	20%	$92	58%	+11%	282
32	Xiaoliuqiu Growing revenue, year-round demand	$5,647	19%	$112	60%	+27%	64
33	Keelung	$4,519	23%	$73	53%	+1%	78
34	Renai Township Year-round demand	$6,374	15%	$172	61%	+5%	59
35	Donghe	$5,539	24%	$97	46%	−1%	65
36	Hsinchu	$5,574	35%	$80	49%	−36%	31
37	Magong City Large market	$4,747	22%	$127	31%	−2%	103
38	Ji'an Large market	$3,282	18%	$97	52%	−15%	120
39	Jincheng Township Growing revenue	$3,321	15%	$109	44%	+30%	49
40	Jinning Township Year-round demand	$3,089	16%	$84	58%	–	32
41	Green Island Growing revenue	$2,908	18%	$91	32%	+41%	47
42	Dongang	$3,402	17%	$114	34%	–	35
43	Orchid Island	$2,752	20%	$79	39%	–	35
44	Xincheng	$2,575	17%	$108	44%	–	31

By measure

Taiwan 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 Taiwan

Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.

Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Taiwan
#	Market	Revenue	Occupancy	Nightly
	Taipei #1 overall	$16,600	50%	$105
	Wanhua District #3 overall	$15,700	57%	$105
	Wujie #10 overall	$15,400	21%	$245
4	Dongshan #24 overall	$14,900	20%	$250
5	Yuchi Township #15 overall	$13,200	24%	$190
6	福星里 #17 overall	$12,800	66%	$74
7	Yilan City #21 overall	$12,700	25%	$135
8	Chiayi #11 overall	$12,400	31%	$120
9	Jiaoxi Township #19 overall	$11,500	21%	$185
10	萬壽里 #4 overall	$11,400	60%	$90
11	Puli Township #20 overall	$11,200	20%	$220
12	Taichung #5 overall	$11,100	29%	$130
13	黎明里 #23 overall	$10,100	51%	$62
14	Toucheng Township #25 overall	$9,210	23%	$125
15	Tainan #6 overall	$8,260	28%	$105
16	Kaohsiung #7 overall	$7,730	33%	$90
17	Luodong #27 overall	$7,640	21%	$120
18	New Taipei #16 overall	$7,320	35%	$86
19	Hengchun #29 overall	$6,440	18%	$155
20	Taoyuan City #18 overall	$5,970	31%	$78
21	Hualien City #26 overall	$5,860	22%	$110
22	Xiaoliuqiu #32 overall	$5,650	19%	$110
23	Donghe #35 overall	$5,540	24%	$97
24	Magong City #37 overall	$4,750	22%	$125
25	Taitung City #31 overall	$4,610	20%	$92

Most expensive Airbnb markets in Taiwan by nightly rate

Average rate per booked night. A high rate earns most where occupancy holds up too. Markets with at least 60 listings.

Most expensive Airbnb markets in Taiwan by nightly rate
#	Market	Nightly	Occupancy	Revenue
	Dongshan #24 overall	$250	20%	$14,900
	Wujie #10 overall	$245	21%	$15,400
	Puli Township #20 overall	$220	20%	$11,200
4	Yuchi Township #15 overall	$190	24%	$13,200
5	Jiaoxi Township #19 overall	$185	21%	$11,500
6	Hengchun #29 overall	$155	18%	$6,440
7	Yilan City #21 overall	$135	25%	$12,700
8	Taichung #5 overall	$130	29%	$11,100
9	Magong City #37 overall	$125	22%	$4,750
10	Toucheng Township #25 overall	$125	23%	$9,210
11	Chiayi #11 overall	$120	31%	$12,400
12	Luodong #27 overall	$120	21%	$7,640
13	Xiaoliuqiu #32 overall	$110	19%	$5,650
14	Hualien City #26 overall	$110	22%	$5,860
15	Taipei #1 overall	$105	50%	$16,600
16	Wanhua District #3 overall	$105	57%	$15,700
17	Tainan #6 overall	$105	28%	$8,260
18	Ji'an #38 overall	$97	18%	$3,280
19	Donghe #35 overall	$97	24%	$5,540
20	Taitung City #31 overall	$92	20%	$4,610
21	Kaohsiung #7 overall	$90	33%	$7,730
22	萬壽里 #4 overall	$90	60%	$11,400
23	New Taipei #16 overall	$86	35%	$7,320
24	Taoyuan City #18 overall	$78	31%	$5,970
25	福星里 #17 overall	$74	66%	$12,800

Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Taiwan

Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.

Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Taiwan
#	Market	Occupancy	Nightly	Revenue
	福星里 #17 overall	66%	$74	$12,800
	萬壽里 #4 overall	60%	$90	$11,400
	Wanhua District #3 overall	57%	$105	$15,700
4	黎明里 #23 overall	51%	$62	$10,100
5	Taipei #1 overall	50%	$105	$16,600
6	New Taipei #16 overall	35%	$86	$7,320
7	Kaohsiung #7 overall	33%	$90	$7,730
8	Taoyuan City #18 overall	31%	$78	$5,970
9	Chiayi #11 overall	31%	$120	$12,400
10	Taichung #5 overall	29%	$130	$11,100
11	Tainan #6 overall	28%	$105	$8,260
12	Yilan City #21 overall	25%	$135	$12,700
13	Yuchi Township #15 overall	24%	$190	$13,200
14	Donghe #35 overall	24%	$97	$5,540
15	Keelung #33 overall	23%	$73	$4,520
16	Toucheng Township #25 overall	23%	$125	$9,210
17	Hualien City #26 overall	22%	$110	$5,860
18	Magong City #37 overall	22%	$125	$4,750
19	Wujie #10 overall	21%	$245	$15,400
20	Jiaoxi Township #19 overall	21%	$185	$11,500
21	Luodong #27 overall	21%	$120	$7,640
22	Puli Township #20 overall	20%	$220	$11,200
23	Taitung City #31 overall	20%	$92	$4,610
24	Dongshan #24 overall	20%	$250	$14,900
25	Xiaoliuqiu #32 overall	19%	$110	$5,650

Most year-round Airbnb markets in Taiwan

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.

Most year-round Airbnb markets in Taiwan
#	Market	Slow month	Slowest	Revenue
	Taoyuan City #18 overall	73%	Apr	$5,970
	Tainan #6 overall	70%	Sep	$8,260
	Taichung #5 overall	70%	Sep	$11,100
4	Chiayi #11 overall	68%	Sep	$12,400
5	New Taipei #16 overall	65%	Sep	$7,320
6	Puli Township #20 overall	64%	Sep	$11,200
7	Kaohsiung #7 overall	63%	Sep	$7,730
8	Jiaoxi Township #19 overall	62%	May	$11,500
9	Xiaoliuqiu #32 overall	60%	Jan	$5,650
10	Taitung City #31 overall	58%	Nov	$4,610
11	Wanhua District #3 overall	57%	Sep	$15,700
12	萬壽里 #4 overall	56%	Feb	$11,400
13	Wujie #10 overall	55%	Mar	$15,400
14	Hengchun #29 overall	54%	Nov	$6,440
15	Hualien City #26 overall	53%	Sep	$5,860
16	Keelung #33 overall	53%	Feb	$4,520
17	Toucheng Township #25 overall	52%	Mar	$9,210
18	Ji'an #38 overall	52%	Apr	$3,280
19	Dongshan #24 overall	50%	Mar	$14,900
20	Taipei #1 overall	49%	Sep	$16,600
21	Luodong #27 overall	49%	Sep	$7,640
22	福星里 #17 overall	48%	Sep	$12,800
23	Donghe #35 overall	46%	Nov	$5,540
24	Yuchi Township #15 overall	45%	Sep	$13,200
25	Yilan City #21 overall	44%	Mar	$12,700

Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in Taiwan

Change in revenue per listing from the year before, among markets where it rose. Markets with at least 60 listings.

Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in Taiwan
#	Market	Change	Revenue	Listings
	Yuchi Township #15 overall	+60%	$13,200	121
	Yilan City #21 overall	+45%	$12,700	78
	Wujie #10 overall	+36%	$15,400	85
4	Xiaoliuqiu #32 overall	+27%	$5,650	64
5	Luodong #27 overall	+18%	$7,640	145
6	Jiaoxi Township #19 overall	+18%	$11,500	114
7	Hualien City #26 overall	+18%	$5,860	427
8	Taoyuan City #18 overall	+16%	$5,970	179
9	Kaohsiung #7 overall	+14%	$7,730	685
10	Puli Township #20 overall	+13%	$11,200	114
11	Tainan #6 overall	+12%	$8,260	1,050
12	Chiayi #11 overall	+11%	$12,400	72
13	Taichung #5 overall	+11%	$11,100	666
14	Taitung City #31 overall	+11%	$4,610	282
15	Toucheng Township #25 overall	+9%	$9,210	213
16	Dongshan #24 overall	+8%	$14,900	80
17	Taipei #1 overall	+7%	$16,600	3,310
18	Keelung #33 overall	+1%	$4,520	78

Largest Airbnb markets in Taiwan

Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.

Largest Airbnb markets in Taiwan
#	Market	Listings	Revenue	Occupancy
	Taipei #1 overall	3,310	$16,600	50%
	Tainan #6 overall	1,050	$8,260	28%
	Kaohsiung #7 overall	685	$7,730	33%
4	New Taipei #16 overall	667	$7,320	35%
5	Taichung #5 overall	666	$11,100	29%
6	Hengchun #29 overall	557	$6,440	18%
7	Hualien City #26 overall	427	$5,860	22%
8	Taitung City #31 overall	282	$4,610	20%
9	Toucheng Township #25 overall	213	$9,210	23%
10	萬壽里 #4 overall	196	$11,400	60%
11	Taoyuan City #18 overall	179	$5,970	31%
12	Luodong #27 overall	145	$7,640	21%
13	Yuchi Township #15 overall	121	$13,200	24%
14	Ji'an #38 overall	120	$3,280	18%
15	Jiaoxi Township #19 overall	114	$11,500	21%
16	Puli Township #20 overall	114	$11,200	20%
17	黎明里 #23 overall	111	$10,100	51%
18	Magong City #37 overall	103	$4,750	22%
19	Wujie #10 overall	85	$15,400	21%
20	Dongshan #24 overall	80	$14,900	20%
21	Yilan City #21 overall	78	$12,700	25%
22	Keelung #33 overall	78	$4,520	23%
23	Chiayi #11 overall	72	$12,400	31%
24	Wanhua District #3 overall	69	$15,700	57%
25	Donghe #35 overall	65	$5,540	24%

Regions

Best Regions for Airbnb in Taiwan

Taipei has the highest average revenue per listing of the larger regions in Taiwan, at $16,600. 台北市 ($12,700) and Yilan County ($12,200) follow. Yilan County places the most markets in the national ranking: 8 of 44, two of them in the top ten.

Regions in Taiwan by average Airbnb revenue per listing
Region	Avg. revenue	Occupancy	Listings	Top-ranked market
Taipei	$16,598	51%	3,543	Taipei #1
台北市	$12,663	57%	500	萬壽里 #4
Yilan County	$12,158	22%	847	Yuanshan #8
Taichung City	$11,082	29%	666	Taichung #5
Nantou County	$10,637	20%	366	Yuchi Township #15
Tainan City	$8,262	28%	1,050	Tainan #6
Kaohsiung City	$7,726	33%	685	Kaohsiung #7
New Taipei City	$7,322	35%	667	New Taipei #16
Pingtung County	$6,113	18%	701	Hengchun #29
Hualien County	$5,018	21%	648	Hualien City #26
Taitung County	$4,982	21%	535	Changbin #28

Seasonality

When Airbnbs in Taiwan Earn the Most

No single month dominates in Taiwan: July is the peak for 18 of the 44 ranked markets and August for 9. September is the most common slowest month, in 17 markets.

December earns about 1.6 times what September does

Average revenue per listing across the 44 ranked markets in Taiwan, by month

Monthly average $1,300 $1,650 $1,030

Average Airbnb revenue per listing and the number of ranked markets that earn most in each month, in Taiwan
Month	Avg. revenue per listing	Best month for	Highest-ranked examples
January	$1,270	1 market	Puli Township
February	$1,170	1 market	Jinning Township
March	$1,290	1 market	Chiayi
April	$1,240	1 market	Yuchi Township
May	$1,240	3 markets	Magong City, Jincheng Township, Dongang
June	$1,260	–	–
July	$1,470	18 markets	Taichung, Tainan, 新起里
August	$1,350	9 markets	Yuanshan, Jiaoxi Township, Yilan City
September	$1,030	–	–
October	$1,290	2 markets	建明里, Donghe
November	$1,310	1 market	黎明里
December	$1,650	7 markets	Taipei, Alishan Township, Wanhua District

Average revenue is per listing across the ranked markets, the line in the chart above. "Best month for" counts the ranked markets whose own revenue peaks in that month.

Method

How the Ranking Works

The ranking covers the 44 markets in Taiwan 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: 8 markets whose data predate the latest refresh and one town listed a second time under another spelling. 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 Taiwan

What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Taiwan?

Taipei ranks first of the 44 markets in Taiwan in AirROI's ranking, with US$16,600 in average revenue per listing and 50% occupancy. Alishan Township and Wanhua District follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.

What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Taiwan?

By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 60 listings, Taipei leads at US$16,600 a year, ahead of Wanhua District at US$15,700. 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 Taiwan?

The average active listing in Taiwan earned US$11,200 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 35% occupancy. Across the ranked markets, the middle half averaged between US$5,540 and US$14,200 per listing. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.

What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in Taiwan?

The average listing in Taiwan was booked on 35% of available nights over the past 12 months. Half of the ranked markets fall between 20% and 35%, so a market above about 35% sits in the top quarter. Occupancy is only half the picture: a market with lower occupancy can still earn more if its nightly rates are higher.

Where is Airbnb demand highest in Taiwan?

Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, 福星里 has the highest occupancy, with 66% of available nights booked, followed by 萬壽里 at 60%. Its listings average about US$74 a night and US$12,800 a year.

Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Taiwan?

Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Dongshan has the highest average nightly rate, about US$250, followed by Wujie at US$245. 黎明里 is the least expensive, at about US$62. The average booked night in Taiwan costs about US$115.

What is the best month for Airbnb in Taiwan?

July is the highest-earning month for 18 of the 44 ranked markets, followed by August (9). September is the most common slowest month, in 17 of the 44 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.

Which Airbnb markets in Taiwan earn the most evenly through the year?

Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Taoyuan City has the steadiest income: its slowest month, April, still earns about three-quarters of its best. Tainan follows, at 70%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.

Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in Taiwan?

Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Yuchi Township, up 60% on the year before, and in Yilan City, up 45%. A single strong year can reflect events or new supply, so it is worth checking a market's monthly trend before relying on it.

Is Airbnb still profitable in Taiwan in 2026?

Revenue per listing grew in 25 of the 31 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it rose 11%. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.

What are the best smaller Airbnb markets in Taiwan?

Among ranked markets with fewer than 75 active listings, Alishan Township (#2 overall, US$28,100 per listing), Wanhua District (#3, US$15,700) and Yuanshan (#8, US$22,400) place highest. Smaller markets have fewer comparable rentals to price against, so their averages can move more from year to year.

How many Airbnb listings are there in Taiwan?

AirROI tracked 10,900 active Airbnb listings in Taiwan over the 12 months to September 2026, across 71 markets. The largest ranked market is Taipei, with 3,310 listings, followed by Tainan with 1,050.

Which region is best for Airbnb in Taiwan?

By average revenue per listing, Taipei leads at US$16,600, followed by 台北市 at US$12,700. Yilan County places the most markets in the national ranking: 8 of 44, two of them in the top ten. Within any region, the market you choose matters as much as the region itself.

Airbnb Data by State and Region in Taiwan

Every state and region in Taiwan with AirROI Airbnb market data, A–Z. For markets across the continent, see the best places to buy an Airbnb in Asia.

Changhua County 2 markets
Chiayi 1 market
Chiayi County 3 markets

Hsinchu 1 market
Hualien County 6 markets

Kaohsiung 1 market
Kaohsiung City 1 market
Keelung 1 market
Kinmen 2 markets

Miaoli County 2 markets

Nantou County 6 markets
New Taipei 1 market
New Taipei City 1 market

Penghu 1 market
Pingtung County 5 markets

Taichung 1 market
Taichung City 1 market
Tainan 1 market
Tainan City 1 market
Taipei 6 markets
Taitung County 8 markets
Taoyuan City 1 market

Yilan County 10 markets
Yunlin County 1 market

台北市 7 markets

Taiwan Airbnb Market at a Glance

The Top 10 Airbnb Markets in Taiwan

1. Taipei

2. Alishan Township

3. Wanhua District

4. 萬壽里

5. Taichung

6. Tainan

7. Kaohsiung

8. Yuanshan

9. 新起里

10. Wujie