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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Kathu, Thailand Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
415
Avg. booking lead time
38 days
Listings showing a permit
0%
Peak revenue month
January
Lowest revenue month
June

The short answer

Kathu Airbnb Market at a Glance

Kathu is cheaper but busier than the Phuket Province average. Listings averaged ฿3,822 a night and were booked on 48% of available nights, against ฿6,905 and 40% for the Phuket Province average.

Timing matters: in January, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in June, usually the slowest.

With 415 active listings, Kathu is the ninth-largest of 17 Phuket Province markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, the number of active listings grew 80%.

Map of Airbnb listings in Kathu Browse the live Kathu Airbnb market See Every Kathu Listing

Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Kathu?

Gross bookings per Kathu listing averaged ฿394,668 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Phuket Province average: ฿567,808), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Kathu listing brings in ฿89,700 in January, its best month, and ฿44,000 in June, its slowest. September runs within 3% of June, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 34% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.

In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 4.1 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ฿154,000+ a month, about 6.3 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn ฿53,100 or more, roughly ฿29,000 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about ฿24,500 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ฿12,800 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.

January earns about twice what June does

Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ฿57,600. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.

Kathu Airbnb Data by Month

Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.

January 2026 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Kathu, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025฿45,07539.3%฿3,181฿1,50227 days9.4 nights
Oct 2025฿58,26744.6%฿3,203฿1,88038 days9.9 nights
Nov 2025฿78,03255.6%฿3,532฿2,60162 days11.4 nights
Dec 2025฿79,27857.1%฿4,074฿2,55746 days14.4 nights
Jan 2026฿90,36663.9%฿4,487฿2,91556 days13.4 nights
Feb 2026฿68,61159.6%฿4,212฿2,45048 days9.9 nights
Mar 2026฿56,63153.9%฿3,806฿1,82736 days10.8 nights
Apr 2026฿48,75851.0%฿3,669฿1,62534 days9.9 nights
May 2026฿44,58643.5%฿3,388฿1,43821 days9 nights
Jun 2026฿38,34943.2%฿3,239฿1,27822 days9.5 nights
Jul 2026฿46,86438.4%฿3,277฿1,51228 days8.2 nights
Aug 2026฿49,30846.7%฿3,166฿1,59138 days8.5 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.

For a figure on one home rather than the whole Kathu market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb estimator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Kathu Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Kathu Airbnb took in ฿394,668 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about ฿23,600 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about ฿51,900 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the ฿18,300 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about ฿25,200 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about ฿20,500 a month.

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.

Kathu Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Kathu Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookings฿376,368฿816,500
Cleaning fees guests pay5% of Kathu bookings฿18,300฿39,700
Gross bookings฿394,668฿856,200
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 72% of Kathu listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−฿47,400−฿102,800
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; ฿0 if you clean yourself−฿18,300−฿39,700
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−฿19,700−฿42,800
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−฿7,900−฿17,100
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−฿11,800−฿25,700
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−฿3,900−฿3,900
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−฿2,000−฿2,000
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−฿111,000−฿234,000
Left for housing costs, then profit฿283,668about ฿23,600 a month฿622,200about ฿51,900 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own Kathu Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Kathu'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 Kathu 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 Kathu's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Kathu listings are booked on 76% or more of their nights, against 49% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of ฿1,575 adds about ฿15,800 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge ฿3,130 a night or more, against a median of ฿1,575. 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 ฿37,600 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, January brings the average listing about ฿89,700, against ฿44,000 in June, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Kathu listings average 4.73 stars, and 23% 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 ฿71,400 a month, against ฿32,900 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Kathu?

Kathu listings were booked on 48% of the nights they were open over the past year, 8 percentage points above the Phuket Province average (40%) and 8 points above the Thailand average (40%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 39% in September to 64% in January.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.7 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 89%+ of open nights, 40 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 76% or more, roughly five nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 49% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 24% or less, under two nights a week.

January is usually the busiest month in Kathu, September the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month rate of 48% 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 Kathu?

The average nightly rate in Kathu, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ฿3,822 over the past year, about 45% below the Phuket Province average of ฿6,905 and about 9% below the Thailand average of ฿4,180. In a typical year, rates peak in January at about ฿4,185 and bottom out in September and October at about ฿3,180.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 7.5 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge ฿7,615+ a night, about 4.8 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge ฿3,130 or more, about ฿1,600 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about ฿1,575 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge ฿1,015 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

January rates run 32% above September's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ฿3,340. The 12-month ADR of ฿3,822 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Kathu?

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 Kathu it averaged ฿1,770 over the past year, from about ฿1,460 in a typical May to about ฿2,890 in a typical January.

A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ฿4,590+ per open night, about 5.4 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn ฿1,620 or more, about ฿770 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about ฿849 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ฿541 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

January RevPAR is about twice May's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ฿1,900. The 12-month RevPAR of ฿1,770 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 Kathu

Kathu has one high season, November through February, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from April to September. A listing earns about 62% more a month in December through February than in June through August.

Average revenue by month in Kathu

Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years

The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, ฿60,000.

Revenue by month in Kathu in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Kathu, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryHigh season฿89,700
FebruaryHigh season฿71,300
MarchShoulder season฿60,000
AprilLow season฿49,700
MayLow season฿45,200
JuneLow season฿44,000
JulyLow season฿51,700
AugustLow season฿51,100
SeptemberLow season฿45,100
OctoberShoulder season฿58,300
NovemberHigh season฿78,000
DecemberHigh season฿76,300
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Kathu by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonNovember–February฿78,80061%฿3,839
Shoulder seasonMarch, October฿59,10051%฿3,414
Low seasonApril–September฿47,80043%฿3,285

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Kathu?

Guests book Kathu stays 38 days ahead on average (about five weeks). November stays are booked furthest out, about 62 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 21 days. A typical November booking is made in mid-September.

November stays are booked furthest ahead

Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026

Permits

Airbnb Permits and Registration in Kathu

None of the 415 active listings in Kathu 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 Kathu.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kathu

AirROI's area guide picks eight Kathu neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Patong Beach, Karon Beach and Kata Beach. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kathu
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
Patong Beach Famous for its vibrant nightlife and bustling atmosphere, Patong Beach attracts a large number of tourists seeking entertainment, dining, and water sports.Patong Beach Walk, Bangla Road, Jungceylon Shopping Mall, Freedom Beach, Paradise Beach, Simon Cabaret
Karon Beach Quieter than Patong, Karon Beach is ideal for families and those looking for relaxation while still providing good restaurants and entertainment.Karon Beach Promenade, Big Buddha, Karon Viewpoint, Wat Suwan Khiri Khet, Karon Night Market
Kata Beach Known for its beautiful beach and relaxed vibe, Kata Beach is popular among families and surfers, making it a great spot for vacation rentals.Kata Beach, Kata Noi Beach, Kata Viewpoint, Surf House Kata Beach, Karon Temple Market
Kathu Waterfall Nature lovers can enjoy the tranquil surroundings and the beauty of Kathu Waterfall. It's a great base for exploring nearby attractions.Kathu Waterfall, Golf Courses (Loch Palm, Red Mountain), Jungle Bungy Jump, Tiger Kingdom
Loch Palm Golf Club A premier golf destination in Phuket, appealing to golf enthusiasts and travelers looking for leisure activities.Loch Palm Golf Club, Red Mountain Golf Club, Golf driving range, Spa treatments nearby
Central Festival Phuket The largest shopping mall in Phuket, popular among both tourists and locals for shopping, dining, and entertainment options.Central Festival Phuket, Robinson Department Store, Cinema Complex, Food Court
Phuket Town Rich in history and culture, Phuket Town has a unique charm with Sino-Portuguese architecture, attracting visitors interested in culture and food.Old Town Phuket, Thalang Road, Chinpracha House, Phuket Trickeye Museum, Local markets
Bang Tao Beach Known for its luxurious resorts and upscale offerings, Bang Tao Beach caters to travelers seeking a more upscale vacation experience.Laguna Phuket, Bang Tao Beach, Catch Beach Club, Villa Market Bang Tao

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Kathu Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Entire homes make up 82% of listings in Kathu, but private rooms are a real segment: about one listing in six (17%) rents out a single room. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 72%, about three times the share of houses (25%).

Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment

Kathu Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 82%
  • Private room 17%
  • Hotel room 1%
Room types in numbers
Kathu Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home81.7%339
Private room17.1%71
Hotel room1.2%5

Listings by property type

Kathu Airbnb listings by property type

  • Apartment/Condo 72%
  • House 25%
  • Hotel/Boutique 3%
  • Cabin/Outdoor <1%
Property types in numbers
Kathu Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
Apartment/Condo72.0%299
House24.8%103
Hotel/Boutique2.7%11
Cabin/Outdoor0.5%2

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Kathu Have?

One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Kathu (56% of entire homes), followed by two-bedroom homes (16%). Shares are of the 337 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Kathu entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

Bedroom counts in numbers
Kathu entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes with a bedroom count Entire homes
Studio5.6%19
1 bedroom55.8%188
2 bedrooms15.7%53
3 bedrooms9.8%33
4 bedrooms6.8%23
5+ bedrooms6.2%21

What Each Home Size Earns in Kathu

A typical studio in Kathu earned ฿155,000 over the past year, against ฿1,450,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.

What each home size earns in Kathu
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Studio19฿155,000฿172,000฿1,50350%
1 bedroom188฿124,000฿164,000฿1,96351%
2 bedrooms53฿308,000฿397,000฿3,33248%
3 bedrooms33฿639,000฿809,000฿6,48349%
4 bedrooms23฿1,050,000฿1,220,000฿9,75952%
5+ bedrooms21฿1,450,000฿2,240,000฿20,87244%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Kathu Sleep?

Most Kathu listings are sized for couples and small families: 76% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 13% take eight or more. Shares are of the 366 listings with a guest capacity on file (88% of the market).

Kathu listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file

Guest capacity in numbers
Kathu listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings with a capacity on file Listings
2 guests54.4%199
3 guests7.1%26
4 guests14.2%52
5 guests3.0%11
6 guests6.6%24
7 guests2.2%8
8+ guests12.6%46

How Kathu Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Kathu hosts set up an average of 2.1 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 42% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
20
Beds per listing
2.1
Show exact location
42%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Kathu Offer?

Pools are close to standard in Kathu: 88% of listings have one, and 96% offer free parking on site.

Share of Kathu listings with each common amenity

  • Air conditioning Nearly all
  • Wifi 100%
  • TV 97%
  • Free parking on premises 96%
  • Kitchen 90%
  • Pool 88%
  • Smoke alarm 72%
  • Washer 71%
  • Hair dryer 69%
  • Dedicated workspace 64%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Kathu

Listings in Kathu with a barbecue grill earned about 6.4 times as much a year, on average, as those without: ฿1,390,000 against ฿216,000. The gap is smaller for outdoor furniture (about 3.6 times as much) and a hot tub (about 3.4 times as much). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.

Revenue gap for Kathu listings with each amenity

How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it

  • BBQ grill +543% on 15% of listings
  • Outdoor furniture +260% on 23% of listings
  • Hot tub +242% on 8% of listings
  • Patio or balcony +233% on 45% of listings
  • Outdoor dining area +231% on 24% of listings
  • Sound system +183% on 4% of listings
  • Dedicated workspace +177% on 64% of listings
  • Free street parking +172% on 34% of listings
  • Pets allowed +151% on 22% of listings
  • Sun loungers +132% on 19% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Kathu listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
BBQ grill15%฿1,390,000฿216,000+543%
Outdoor furniture23%฿895,000฿248,000+260%
Hot tub8%฿1,140,000฿333,000+242%
Patio or balcony45%฿643,000฿193,000+233%
Outdoor dining area24%฿843,000฿254,000+231%
Sound system4%฿1,040,000฿367,000+183%
Dedicated workspace64%฿511,000฿184,000+177%
Free street parking34%฿674,000฿248,000+172%
Pets allowed22%฿746,000฿297,000+151%
Sun loungers19%฿734,000฿316,000+132%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Kathu?

Kathu runs on foreign visitors: 98% of guests who left reviews live outside Thailand. France leads with 13% of reviewers, ahead of the United States at 12%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 45%, followed by French and Spanish.

98% of Kathu guests come from abroad

Where guests who left reviews live

  • International 98%
  • Domestic 2%

Where Kathu guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Paris 3%
  • London 2%
  • Bengaluru 2%
  • New York 1%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Kathu guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
Paris2.8%
London2.5%
Bengaluru1.5%
New York1.3%

Where Kathu guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • France 13%
  • United States 12%
  • India 9%
  • United Kingdom 9%
  • Germany 6%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Kathu guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
France12.5%
United States12.0%
India9.1%
United Kingdom8.9%
Germany6.3%

Languages spoken by Kathu guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 45%
  • French 10%
  • Spanish 7%
  • German 6%
  • Russian 5%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Kathu guests
Language Share of guests
English45.3%
French9.8%
Spanish6.6%
German6.3%
Russian5.4%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Kathu?

Kathu Airbnbs average 4.73 stars, and 23% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on location: it scores 4.62, against 4.83 for host communication.

Communication scores highest in Kathu; location is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.77
  • Cleanliness 4.71
  • Communication 4.83
  • Location 4.62
  • Check-in 4.82
  • Value 4.66
Category scores in numbers
Kathu guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.77
Cleanliness4.71
Communication4.83
Location4.62
Check-in4.82
Value4.66

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Kathu: Stays, Rules and Fees

About eight in ten Kathu listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 21% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 33% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Kathu listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 52%
  • 181-270 days 28%
  • 91-180 days 16%
  • 31-90 days 4%
  • 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Kathu listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days51.8%215
181-270 days28.2%117
91-180 days15.7%65
31-90 days3.9%16
1-30 days0.5%2

Days a year Kathu listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 5%
  • 181-270 days 16%
  • 91-180 days 28%
  • 31-90 days 33%
  • 1-30 days 19%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Kathu listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days4.6%19
181-270 days16.1%67
91-180 days28.0%116
31-90 days32.8%136
1-30 days18.6%77

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Kathu?

The average Kathu booking lasts 11.8 nights, longest in December and shortest in July. Listings took about 12 bookings each over the year, some 5,020 in all. More than four in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at noon.

Average length of stay by month in Kathu

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Kathu Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

41% of listings in Kathu accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is a week or more.

Minimum stay set by Kathu listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 19% 79 listings
  • 2 Nights 22% 93 listings
  • 3 Nights 14% 60 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 12% 49 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 29% 120 listings
  • 30+ Nights 3% 14 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Kathu?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Kathu, used by 47% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: more than six in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 30% on Flexible or Moderate.

Cancellation policies of Kathu listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 18% 76 listings
  • Moderate 12% 49 listings
  • Limited 7% 28 listings
  • Firm 47% 194 listings
  • Strict 13% 55 listings
  • Super Strict 60 Days 3% 13 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Kathu?

About three-quarters of Kathu listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is ฿1,006; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 5% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
฿1,006
Listings charging a fee
74.2%
Share of gross revenue
4.6%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Kathu

The top-grossing Airbnb in Kathu, a 14-bedroom home, took in ฿9,810,000 over the past year, about 25 times the city's average of ฿395,000. Three of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other three have three and four bedrooms.

Phuket 14BR | Ideal for Family Reunions, Events Phuket 14BR | Ideal for Family Reunions, Events Entire home · 14 bedrooms Rated 4.82
Revenue
฿9.8M
Occupancy
44.5%
Daily rate
฿59,212
Luxury 6BR Golfside Villa near Patong– Villa Priva Luxury 6BR Golfside Villa near Patong– Villa Priva Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Revenue
฿7.8M
Occupancy
56.0%
Daily rate
฿36,035
Villa Viman Villa Viman Entire home · 7 bedrooms
Revenue
฿4.8M
Occupancy
26.5%
Daily rate
฿66,460
#VillaPool&Jacuzzi#
*New&Unique*
“Closeby@Patong” #VillaPool&Jacuzzi# *New&Unique* “Closeby@Patong” Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
฿3.1M
Occupancy
81.2%
Daily rate
฿13,741
+4 Bedroom +10 people + Groups + kathu Location + +4 Bedroom +10 people + Groups + kathu Location + Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Revenue
฿3M
Occupancy
90.3%
Daily rate
฿8,768
*Huge Pool Villa | Golf 24/7 Security V145 *Huge Pool Villa | Golf 24/7 Security V145 Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.77
Revenue
฿2.7M
Occupancy
42.6%
Daily rate
฿17,144

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Kathu?

Josh is the top-grossing host in Kathu, with ฿32.1 million in bookings across 19 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 19% of the market's 415 listings.

Top Airbnb hosts in Kathu by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
Josh 19฿32,059,560฿1,687,3454.90/5
Jason 8฿11,118,017฿1,389,7524.45/5
Dusadee 1฿9,813,499฿9,813,4994.82/5
4 Peter 1฿7,752,995฿7,752,9954.95/5
5 Inter Property 10฿6,930,098฿693,0104.50/5
6 Cici 10฿6,183,523฿618,3524.77/5
7 Sylvain 1฿4,755,565฿4,755,565–
8 IPP Property 6฿4,569,757฿761,6263.67/5
9 Claude 19฿4,416,010฿232,4224.91/5
10 Wicha 2฿3,818,412฿1,909,2064.96/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Kathu?

Only 2% of Kathu listings are classed as professionally managed, though 27% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run four in ten listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 72% of listings.

Superhosts
40.2%
Professional management
1.9%
Cohosted listings
27.2%
Instant Book enabled
33.5%
Simplified Pricing
72.0%

Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Kathu

3 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Kathu, and companies run 10% of its 415 active listings. PD Phuket Property is the largest, with 23 listings and an average guest rating of 4.56; the next largest are Inter Property and IPP Property.

The three largest run 9% of Kathu's listings

Share of Kathu's 415 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host

  • PD Phuket Property 6% · 23
  • Inter Property 2% · 10
  • IPP Property 1% · 6
  • All other listings 91%

Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to September 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.

See the largest management companies in Phuket Province, with a profile of each.

Nearby markets

Kathu vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 7 km, Kamala (7 km away) earned the most per listing, about 2.3 times as much as Kathu.

Airbnb markets near Kathu: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market Listings Avg. annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Patong 5 km 1,511฿589,550฿5,79638%
Talat Nuea 6 km 101฿137,296฿1,65238%
Phuket City Municipality 6 km 54฿123,796฿1,57234%
Ratsada 6 km 240฿216,441฿3,51033%
Talat Yai 6 km 49฿150,762฿1,96947%
Amphoe Mueang Phuket 7 km 31฿184,380฿5,74743%
Kamala 7 km 1,047฿889,127฿9,95541%
Ko Kaeo 7 km 56฿406,597฿5,82733%

Other Airbnb Markets in Phuket Province

See all 17 Phuket Province Airbnb markets

Markets Similar to Kathu

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FAQ

Kathu Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Kathu?

An active Kathu Airbnb grossed ฿394,668 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 415 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ฿53,100 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Kathu?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Kathu listings earn between ฿12,800 and ฿53,100 in a typical month, and the top tenth ฿154,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Kathu?

Listings in Kathu were booked on 48% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 40% for the Phuket Province average. January is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Kathu?

The average booked night in Kathu cost ฿3,822 before fees. Half of listings charge between ฿1,015 and ฿3,130; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Kathu?

None of the active Kathu 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 Kathu?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Kathu Airbnb grossed ฿394,668 in the 12 months to September 2026, 30% below the Phuket Province average of ฿567,808. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, ฿283,668 a year (about ฿23,600 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about ฿51,900 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Kathu?

January usually pays best, averaging ฿89,700 per active listing over the past two years, and June usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Kathu?

Each night a Kathu listing was open to book earned ฿1,770 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 ฿4,590 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Kathu?

Kathu stays were booked 38 days (about five weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.

How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Kathu?

The average Kathu Airbnb stay lasted 11.8 nights over the past year. A listing took 12 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Kathu rated?

Guests rate Kathu Airbnbs 4.73 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and location lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kathu?

Patong Beach, Karon Beach and Kata Beach draw the most short-term rental interest in Kathu. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Kathu?

AirROI counted 415 active Airbnb listings in Kathu as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Patong, 5 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Kathu?

In Kathu, about three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is ฿1,006; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 415 active Airbnb listings in Kathu from October 2025 to September 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 ฿32.4 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 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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