Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Ko Lanta District, Thailand Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Ko Lanta District brought in ฿177,129 over the 12 months through October 2026, across just 25 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Ko Lanta District Airbnb Market at a Glance
Ko Lanta District is priced below the Krabi average. Listings averaged ฿2,729 a night, about 35% less than that average of ฿4,170, and were booked on 39% of available nights, close to its 37% occupancy.
Timing matters: in April, the best month, the average listing earned about 6.5 times as much as in June, the slowest. With only 25 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 25 active listings, Ko Lanta District is the eighth-largest of 9 Krabi markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Ko Lanta District?
Gross bookings per Ko Lanta District listing averaged ฿177,129 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Krabi average: ฿306,499), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Ko Lanta District listing brought in ฿70,000 in April, its best month, and ฿10,700 in June, its slowest.
Across Ko Lanta District's 25 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ฿109,000+ a month, about 4.6 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn ฿69,100 or more, roughly ฿45,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about ฿23,900 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ฿11,900 or less, about half of the median.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
April earned about 6.5 times what June did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ฿44,300.
Ko Lanta District Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
April 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in February 2026 and bookings in January 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | – | – | ฿3,029 | – | – | – |
| Nov 2025 | – | – | ฿3,036 | – | – | – |
| Dec 2025 | ฿55,719 | 48.4% | ฿3,042 | ฿1,797 | 16 days | 8.3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | ฿56,791 | 50.1% | ฿3,136 | ฿1,832 | 20 days | 8.2 nights |
| Feb 2026 | ฿49,565 | 47.1% | ฿3,207 | ฿1,770 | 25 days | 4.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | ฿56,617 | 46.4% | ฿3,057 | ฿1,826 | 23 days | 4.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | ฿70,003 | 43.4% | ฿2,791 | ฿2,333 | 28 days | 3 nights |
| May 2026 | ฿47,464 | 41.9% | ฿2,432 | ฿1,531 | 36 days | 3.7 nights |
| Jun 2026 | ฿10,736 | 12.0% | ฿2,169 | ฿358 | 41 days | 2 nights |
| Jul 2026 | ฿26,336 | 25.8% | ฿2,094 | ฿850 | 32 days | 6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | ฿40,929 | 49.2% | ฿2,077 | ฿1,320 | 30 days | 6 nights |
| Sep 2026 | ฿28,924 | 49.1% | ฿2,019 | ฿964 | 2 days | 7.5 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Ko Lanta District address, run it through the Airbnb income calculator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Ko Lanta District Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Ko Lanta District Airbnb took in ฿177,129 in the 12 months to October 2026, an average that counts every active listing, including those open only part of the year. A listing in the top quarter took in about ฿513,400, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about ฿32,000 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
Ko Lanta District Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | ฿171,529 | ฿497,200 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay3% of Ko Lanta District bookings | ฿5,600 | ฿16,200 |
| Gross bookings | ฿177,129 | ฿513,400 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 68% of Ko Lanta District listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −฿20,400 | −฿59,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; ฿0 if you clean yourself | −฿5,600 | −฿16,200 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −฿8,900 | −฿25,700 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −฿3,500 | −฿10,300 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −฿5,300 | −฿15,400 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −฿1,800 | −฿1,800 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −฿900 | −฿900 |
| Management฿0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | ฿0 | ฿0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | ฿0 | ฿0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | ฿0 | ฿0 |
| Total running costsAbout 23% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −฿46,400 | −฿129,300 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | ฿130,729about ฿10,900 a month | ฿384,100about ฿32,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Ko Lanta District Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Ko Lanta District's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Ko Lanta District home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
How Ko Lanta District's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Ko Lanta District listings are booked on 60% or more of their nights, against 32% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of ฿1,720 adds about ฿17,200 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge ฿3,620 a night or more, against a median of ฿1,720. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about ฿17,200 a year.
- Open for the busy months. April brought the average listing about ฿70,000, against ฿10,700 in June, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Ko Lanta District listings average 4.75 stars, and 32% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about ฿42,800 a month, against ฿14,800 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Ko Lanta District?
Ko Lanta District listings were booked on 39% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points above the Krabi average (37%) and in line with the Thailand average. Occupancy swings from 12% in June to 50% in January.
Across Ko Lanta District's 25 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 71%+ of open nights, 39 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 60% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 32% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 21% or less, under two nights a week.
January was the busiest month in Ko Lanta District, June the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 39% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Ko Lanta District?
The average nightly rate in Ko Lanta District, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ฿2,729 over the past year, about 35% below the Krabi average of ฿4,170 and about 38% below the Thailand average of ฿4,390. Rates swing with the seasons, from about ฿2,020 in September to about ฿3,205 in February.
Across Ko Lanta District's 25 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge ฿5,605+ a night, about 3.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge ฿3,620 or more, about ฿1,900 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about ฿1,720 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge ฿1,155 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
February rates ran 59% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ฿2,600.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Ko Lanta District?
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Ko Lanta District it averaged ฿1,210 over the past year, from about ฿358 in June to about ฿2,330 in April.
Across Ko Lanta District's 25 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ฿3,290+ per open night, about 4.4 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn ฿1,170 or more, about ฿420 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about ฿754 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ฿466 or less, about 62% of the median.
April RevPAR was about 6.5 times June's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ฿1,460. The 12-month RevPAR of ฿1,210 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Ko Lanta District
With only 25 active listings, the monthly pattern in Ko Lanta District is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in April and bottomed out in June.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Ko Lanta District?
Guests book Ko Lanta District stays 18 days ahead on average (about three weeks), so many trips are booked close to arrival. June stays are booked furthest out, about 41 days ahead, and September stays closest to arrival, about 2 days. A typical June booking is made in early May.
June stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2025 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 18 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Ko Lanta District
None of the 25 active listings in Ko Lanta District display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Ko Lanta District.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Ko Lanta District
AirROI's area guide picks seven Ko Lanta District neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Phra Ae (Long Beach), Saladan (Ban Sala Dan) and Khlong Nin. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Phra Ae (Long Beach) | First-time visitors and remote workers choose this stretch because the water remains deep enough to swim even at low tide, with cafes, gyms, and coworking spaces lined along the main road. Pickups and rental scooters provide direct transport north to the ferry pier within ten minutes. | Phra Ae Beach, Phra Ae Public Park, Ko Hub Coworking, Lanta Muay Thai Gym |
| Saladan (Ban Sala Dan) | This northern commercial hub serves arriving ferry passengers and scuba divers departing early on morning speedboats. Visitors stay here to be within walking distance of boat transfers, night street food markets, and tour booking offices. | Saladan Pier, Lanta Walking Street Market, Siri Lanta Bridge, Saladan Seafood Market |
| Khlong Nin | Centrally positioned on the western shore, this village draws couples and independent road-trippers looking for quick driving access to both northern amenities and southern parks. Properties line the coastal road directly across from seaside restaurants and fire-show bars. | Khlong Nin Beach, Tham Suea (Tiger Cave), Nui Beach, Mai Kaew Cave |
| Khlong Khong | Budget travellers, solo backpackers, and digital nomads book extended stays in this central zone due to affordable bungalow rates and evening music venues right on the sand. The shore features a rocky reef bottom during low tide, shifting daytime activity toward pool cafes and scooter day-trips. | Khlong Khong Beach, Secret Beach, Relax Bay, Lanta Animal Welfare |
| Kantiang Bay (Ao Kantiang) | High-income vacationers and honeymooners seek out this southern inlet for private hillside villas overlooking clear deep waters. The location is isolated from the busier northern ports, offering fine-dining resort restaurants and access to nearby dive-boat pick-up moorings. | Bakantiang Beach, Mu Ko Lanta National Park Headquarters, Ta Noad Cape Lighthouse, Elephant Trek Trailhead |
| Lanta Old Town (Ban Si Raya) | Cultural tourists and slower-paced travellers choose this historic trading settlement on the eastern coast for renovated wooden stilt houses built above the sea. Guests use the eastern harbour pier for chartered longtail boat trips into the mangrove channels and offshore southern islets. | Lanta Old Town Pier, Old Town Main Street, Chao Leh Sea Gypsy Village, Lanta Community Museum |
| Klong Jark & Bamboo Bay (Ao Mai Pai) | Hikers and nature travellers rent remote beachfront cabins down near the southern tip of the island to stay surrounded by rainforest tracks and empty sand. Stays here require private motorbike or 4x4 transport as local songthaew taxis rarely service the steep southern hills. | Bamboo Beach, Klong Jark Beach, Klong Jark Waterfall, Klong Jark Cave |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Ko Lanta District vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
AirROI also tracks listings in this area under another name: Ko Lanta (80 active listings) has its own page and is left out of the comparison below.
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 35 km, Haad Khlong Khong (3 km away, 95 listings) earned the most per listing, about 3.9 times as much as Ko Lanta District.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sala Dan 2 km | 300 | ฿335,309 | ฿3,762 | 40% |
| Haad Phra Ae 2 km | 169 | ฿299,239 | ฿3,716 | 38% |
| Haad Khlong Khong 3 km | 95 | ฿689,370 | ฿5,261 | 44% |
| Khlong Dao 5 km | 68 | ฿188,424 | ฿3,309 | 35% |
| Ban Sala Dan 6 km | 39 | ฿191,582 | ฿2,441 | 35% |
| Ao Nui 9 km | 57 | ฿318,414 | ฿3,030 | 40% |
| Ao Nang 35 km | 369 | ฿118,400 | ฿3,452 | 19% |
| Phi Phi Islands 35 km | 34 | ฿77,349 | ฿2,953 | 22% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Krabi
- Ao Nang Airbnb data 983 listings
- Nong Thale Airbnb data 70 listings
- Pak Nam Airbnb data 69 listings
- Sai Thai Airbnb data 39 listings
- Khao Thong Airbnb data 38 listings
See all 9 Krabi Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Ko Lanta District
Markets elsewhere in Thailand with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Ko Lanta District:
- Pattaya City Airbnb data Thailand · ฿2,924/night · 37.5%
- Tambon Mai Khao Airbnb data Thailand · ฿2,393/night · 38.1%
- Tambon Nong Kae Airbnb data Thailand · ฿2,792/night · 43.0%
- Bangkok Airbnb data Krung Thep Maha Nakhon · ฿2,406/night · 41.0%
- Nong Prue Airbnb data Thailand · ฿2,528/night · 35.1%
- Khlong Toei Airbnb data Thailand · ฿2,831/night · 44.9%
FAQ
Ko Lanta District Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Ko Lanta District?
An active Ko Lanta District Airbnb grossed ฿177,129 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 25 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ฿69,100 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Ko Lanta District?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Ko Lanta District listings earn between ฿11,900 and ฿69,100 in a typical month, and the top tenth ฿109,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Ko Lanta District?
Listings in Ko Lanta District were booked on 39% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 37% for the Krabi average. January was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Ko Lanta District?
The average booked night in Ko Lanta District cost ฿2,729 before fees. Half of listings charge between ฿1,155 and ฿3,620, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Ko Lanta District?
None of the active Ko Lanta District listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Ko Lanta District?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Ko Lanta District Airbnb grossed ฿177,129 in the 12 months to October 2026, 42% below the Krabi average of ฿306,499, though with only 25 active listings a single property can move that figure, counting listings open only part of the year. A listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, has about ฿32,000 a month left before the mortgage or rent, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Ko Lanta District?
April paid best over the past year, at ฿70,000 per active listing, and June paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Ko Lanta District?
Each night a Ko Lanta District listing was open to book earned ฿1,210 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made ฿3,290 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Ko Lanta District?
Ko Lanta District stays were booked 18 days (about three weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing can still fill close to the date.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Ko Lanta District?
The average Ko Lanta District Airbnb stay lasted 5.6 nights over the past year. A listing took 9 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Ko Lanta District rated?
Guests rate Ko Lanta District Airbnbs 4.75 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and location lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Ko Lanta District?
Phra Ae (Long Beach), Saladan (Ban Sala Dan) and Khlong Nin draw the most short-term rental interest in Ko Lanta District. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Ko Lanta District?
AirROI counted 25 active Airbnb listings in Ko Lanta District as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Sala Dan, 2 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Ko Lanta District?
In Ko Lanta District, more than a third of listings add a cleaning fee, and the fees tend to be small: for listings that charge one, they make up only about 3% of gross revenue.
How many tourists visit Ko Lanta District, Thailand?
All of Thailand had 32,974,321 foreign tourist arrivals in 2025, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports reports. AirROI estimates 218 Airbnb stays in Ko Lanta District, Thailand in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Thailand tourism statistics.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 25 active Airbnb listings in Ko Lanta District from November 2025 to October 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Thai baht at ฿32.6 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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