Best Places to Invest in Airbnb Worldwide (2026): Top STR Markets

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI
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AirROI's 2026 dataset tracks 100,000+ short-term rental markets across 190+ countries, sourced from 20,000,000+ active listings. Globally, the average Airbnb host earns $1,240/month at a nightly rate of $167 and 34.1% occupancy. The rankings apply to short-term rentals across platforms — Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com — not just one marketplace. Whether you are underwriting a purchase, modeling rental arbitrage economics, or using an Airbnb calculator to project cash-on-cash returns, these market-level benchmarks are the starting point.

Below, we rank the top 100 Airbnb markets worldwide across four dimensions — market depth (active listings), revenue, nightly rate (ADR), and occupancy — each sorted independently so you can evaluate markets through the lens that matters most to your strategy. Every market links to a full city report covering 25+ metrics with monthly time-series data, percentile distributions, guest demographics, and regulation analysis.

Detailed Airbnb analytics and STR performance data for the world's most-searched short-term rental markets.

What Airbnb Data Is Included in Each City Report

Each report covers 25+ short-term rental metrics that investors and hosts need to evaluate a market — from nightly pricing benchmarks to guest demographics and regulatory risk.

  • Average Daily Rate (ADR) — nightly pricing with percentile distribution
  • Occupancy Rate — monthly booking demand and YoY trends
  • Annual Revenue — average income per listing with percentile bands
  • RevPAR — revenue per available night (25th/50th/75th/90th percentiles)
  • Seasonality — peak, shoulder, and low season breakdown
  • Booking Lead Time — how far ahead guests book
  • Property & Room Types — entire home vs. private room, capacity distributions
  • Top Listings & Hosts — highest-revenue operators and Superhost share
  • Revenue-Impact Amenities — amenities correlated with higher revenue
  • Guest Demographics — origin cities, languages, age distribution
  • Guest Ratings — overall and category-level scores
  • Regulation & Licensing — compliance level and registration rates

Largest Airbnb Markets Worldwide by Active Listings (2026)

The largest Airbnb markets are defined by the number of active short-term rental listings operating in each city — a direct measure of market depth, investor confidence, and guest demand. Paris, Ile-de-France leads globally with 38,314 active listings, $3,011/month revenue, and 50.1% occupancy. Cities with the most Airbnb listings attract the highest volume of travelers and signal a mature, liquid vacation rental market where hosts can buy and sell properties with ease.

Top 100 largest Airbnb markets worldwide ranked by active listings (2026)
#MarketActive Listings (TTM)Revenue/moADROccupancyRegulation
1Paris, Ile-de-France38,314$3,011$26450.1%High
2Paris, Ile-de-France38,314$3,011$26450.1%High
3Paris, Ile-de-France38,314$3,011$26450.1%High
4London, England34,636$2,411$25343.7%Low
5London, England34,636$2,411$25343.7%Low
6London, England34,636$2,411$25343.7%Low
7São Paulo, São Paulo28,184$543$5840.7%Low
8São Paulo, São Paulo28,184$543$5840.7%Low
9São Paulo, São Paulo28,184$543$5840.7%Low
10Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro26,600$1,132$11241.5%Low
11Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro26,600$1,132$11241.5%Low
12Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro26,600$1,132$11241.5%Low
13Rome, Lazio26,032$2,830$22348.9%High
14Rome, Lazio26,032$2,830$22348.9%High
15Rome, Lazio26,032$2,830$22348.9%High
16Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires22,083$683$6846.8%Low
17Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires22,083$683$6846.8%Low
18Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires22,083$683$6846.8%Low
19Mexico City, Mexico City19,756$1,036$9149.2%Low
20Mexico City, Ciudad de México18,754$1,230$10246.0%Low
21Mexico City, Ciudad de México18,754$1,230$10246.0%Low
22Mexico City, Ciudad de México18,754$1,230$10246.0%Low
23Melbourne, Victoria16,229$2,089$22142.6%Low
24Melbourne, Victoria16,229$2,089$22142.6%Low
25Melbourne, Victoria16,229$2,089$22142.6%Low
26Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture16,136$2,806$19556.3%High
27Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture16,136$2,806$19556.3%High
28Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture16,136$2,806$19556.3%High
29Florianópolis, Santa Catarina16,016$717$11434.5%Low
30Florianópolis, Santa Catarina16,016$717$11434.5%Low
31Florianópolis, Santa Catarina16,016$717$11434.5%Low
32Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur15,969$562$7333.9%Low
33Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur15,969$562$7333.9%Low
34Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur15,969$562$7333.9%Low
35Milan, Lombardy15,958$2,031$20643.5%High
36Milan, Lombardy15,958$2,031$20643.5%High
37Milan, Lombardy15,958$2,031$20643.5%High
38Madrid, Community of Madrid15,872$2,405$17553.1%High
39Madrid, Community of Madrid15,872$2,405$17553.1%High
40Madrid, Community of Madrid15,872$2,405$17553.1%High
41Seoul, Seoul15,836$1,185$9353.3%High
42Seoul, Seoul15,836$1,185$9353.3%High
43Seoul, Seoul15,836$1,185$9353.3%High
44Tokyo, Tokyo15,369$2,530$17760.4%High
45Dubai, Dubai13,929$2,151$27341.6%High
46Dubai, Dubai13,929$2,151$27341.6%High
47Dubai, Dubai13,929$2,151$27341.6%High
48Lisbon, Lisbon12,838$2,347$16852.6%High
49Lisbon, Lisbon12,838$2,347$16852.6%High
50Lisbon, Lisbon12,838$2,347$16852.6%High
51Cape Town, Western Cape12,490$1,693$18842.3%Low
52Cape Town, Western Cape12,490$1,693$18842.3%Low
53Cape Town, Western Cape12,490$1,693$18842.3%Low
54Medellín, Antioquia12,244$934$9141.7%High
55Medellín, Antioquia12,244$934$9141.7%High
56Medellín, Antioquia12,244$934$9141.7%High
57Bangkok, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon12,108$640$7240.0%Low
58Bangkok, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon12,108$640$7240.0%Low
59Bangkok, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon12,108$640$7240.0%Low
60Athens, Attica11,514$1,391$12444.0%High
61Athens, Attica11,514$1,391$12444.0%High
62Athens, Attica11,514$1,391$12444.0%High
63Sydney, New South Wales11,405$2,680$24848.3%High
64Sydney, New South Wales11,405$2,680$24848.3%High
65Sydney, New South Wales11,405$2,680$24848.3%High
66Four Corners, Florida11,404$3,187$30643.7%Low
67Four Corners, Florida11,404$3,187$30643.7%Low
68Four Corners, Florida11,404$3,187$30643.7%Low
69Barcelona, Catalonia11,306$3,351$23053.2%High
70Barcelona, Catalonia11,306$3,351$23053.2%High
71Barcelona, Catalonia11,306$3,351$23053.2%High
72Lima Metropolitan Area, Lima11,281$524$6936.2%Low
73Lima Metropolitan Area, Lima11,281$524$6936.2%Low
74Lima Metropolitan Area, Lima11,281$524$6936.2%Low
75Ubatuba, São Paulo10,604$773$11030.7%Low
76Ubatuba, São Paulo10,604$773$11030.7%Low
77Ubatuba, São Paulo10,604$773$11030.7%Low
78New York, New York10,577$2,095$20845.0%High
79New York, New York10,577$2,095$20845.0%High
80New York, New York10,577$2,095$20845.0%High
81Budapest, Central Hungary10,353$1,540$12851.1%High
82Budapest, Central Hungary10,353$1,540$12851.1%High
83Budapest, Central Hungary10,353$1,540$12851.1%High
84Florence, Tuscany10,318$2,734$23248.5%High
85Florence, Tuscany10,318$2,734$23248.5%High
86Florence, Tuscany10,318$2,734$23248.5%High
87Toronto, Ontario10,020$1,556$15146.9%High
88Toronto, Ontario10,020$1,556$15146.9%High
89Toronto, Ontario10,020$1,556$15146.9%High
90Panama City Beach, Florida9,907$3,029$34340.1%High
91Panama City Beach, Florida9,907$3,029$34340.1%High
92Panama City Beach, Florida9,907$3,029$34340.1%High
93Osaka, Osaka Prefecture9,777$2,025$13255.7%High
94Osaka, Osaka Prefecture9,777$2,025$13255.7%High
95Osaka, Osaka Prefecture9,777$2,025$13255.7%High
96Los Angeles, California9,518$2,766$29443.3%High
97Los Angeles, California9,518$2,766$29443.3%High
98Los Angeles, California9,518$2,766$29443.3%High
99San Diego, California9,106$4,831$38749.8%High
100San Diego, California9,106$4,831$38749.8%High

Most Profitable Airbnb Markets Worldwide by Revenue (2026)

The most profitable Airbnb cities are those where hosts earn the highest average monthly revenue per listing — the single most telling indicator of a market's income potential. Kahuku, Hawaii leads globally with $11,437/month at $689 ADR and 62.6% occupancy. Whether you are evaluating your first STR investment or benchmarking an existing property, these top-earning Airbnb markets show where vacation rentals generate the greatest short-term rental income.

Top 100 most profitable Airbnb markets ranked by average monthly revenue (2026)
#MarketRevenue/moActive Listings (TTM)ADROccupancyRegulation
1Kahuku, Hawaii$11,437286$68962.6%High
2Malmok Beach, Aruba$11,05582$70953.6%Low
3Malmok Beach, Aruba$11,05582$70953.6%Low
4Koloa, Hawaii$9,347268$98047.5%High
5Shinagawa City, Tokyo Prefecture$9,28751$52160.3%High
6Newport Beach, California$9,1631,269$76946.2%High
7Providenciales, Caicos Islands$8,696419$96840.7%Low
8Providenciales, Caicos Islands$8,696419$96840.7%Low
9Harbour Island, Harbour Island$8,51386$1,22134.5%Low
10Harbour Island, Harbour Island$8,51386$1,22134.5%Low
11Teton Village, Wyoming$8,294283$92143.8%Low
12Waimea, Hawaii$8,136421$83142.4%High
13Nantucket, Massachusetts$7,625534$1,08240.0%Moderate
14Caicos Islands, Caicos Islands$7,44739$90040.2%Low
15Caicos Islands, Caicos Islands$7,44739$90040.2%Low
16Leeward Settlement, Caicos Islands$7,34099$1,08536.5%Low
17Leeward Settlement, Caicos Islands$7,34099$1,08536.5%Low
18Isle of Palms, South Carolina$7,3211,012$76542.1%Low
19Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Balearic Islands$7,314211$89946.1%High
20Folly Beach, South Carolina$7,179901$60446.1%Low
21Hanalei, Hawaii$7,112417$56849.4%High
22Aspen, Colorado$7,004580$1,02734.0%High
23Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Skaftárhreppur$6,96082$40858.5%Low
24Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Skaftárhreppur$6,96082$40858.5%Low
25Jackson, Wyoming$6,953348$62746.5%Low
26Kapalua, Hawaii$6,814308$73540.2%High
27North Side, North Side$6,761184$81237.4%Low
28North Side, North Side$6,761184$81237.4%Low
29The Bight Settlement, Caicos Islands$6,74389$72139.8%Low
30The Bight Settlement, Caicos Islands$6,74389$72139.8%Low
31Kjósarhreppur, Kjósarhreppur$6,67624$52749.5%Moderate
32Kjósarhreppur, Kjósarhreppur$6,67624$52749.5%Moderate
33Zephyr Cove, Nevada$6,675188$65537.2%Low
34Poipu, Hawaii$6,6671,130$61347.2%High
35Glenbrook, Nevada$6,65829$83733.3%Low
36Positano, Campania$6,534676$65051.9%High
37Positano, Campania$6,534676$65051.9%High
38Long Bay Hills, Caicos Islands$6,485150$85136.1%Low
39Long Bay Hills, Caicos Islands$6,485150$85136.1%Low
40Powder House Pass, South Dakota$6,446118$60337.3%Low
41Nacascolo, Provincia de Guanacaste$6,40732$1,25931.5%Low
42Nacascolo, Provincia de Guanacaste$6,40732$1,25931.5%Low
43Whitsunday Regional, Queensland$6,334358$53648.5%Low
44Whitsunday Regional, Queensland$6,334358$53648.5%Low
45Punta Brabo, Aruba$6,278282$44457.1%Low
46Punta Brabo, Aruba$6,278282$44457.1%Low
47Grace Bay, Caicos Islands$6,267175$59945.9%Low
48Grace Bay, Caicos Islands$6,267175$59945.9%Low
49Lauterbrunnen, Bern$6,264538$49352.2%Low
50Lauterbrunnen, Bern$6,264538$49352.2%Low
51Kapolei, Hawaii$6,131524$70541.2%High
52Cruz Bay, United States Virgin Islands$6,112398$62345.4%Low
53Kaanapali, Hawaii$6,0311,634$87236.4%High
54Kaanapali, Hawaii$6,0311,634$87236.4%High
55Adachi City, Tokyo Prefecture$6,02347$35951.4%High
56Canmore, Alberta$5,9931,753$32861.0%Low
57Canmore, Alberta$5,9931,753$32861.0%Low
58Town of East Hampton, New York$5,9361,298$1,03135.1%Low
59Southampton, Southampton Parish$5,92041$48348.1%Low
60Southampton, Southampton Parish$5,92041$48348.1%Low
61Northside, St. Thomas$5,91066$55442.4%Low
62Northside, St. Thomas$5,91066$55442.4%Low
63Santa Eulària des Riu, Balearic Islands$5,897538$77144.3%High
64Kapaa, Hawaii$5,864235$44153.7%High
65Stroud Township, Pennsylvania$5,844130$50139.7%Low
66Long Bay Village, Long Bay Village$5,84125$1,04034.0%Low
67Long Bay Village, Long Bay Village$5,84125$1,04034.0%Low
68City of Westminster, England$5,8341,382$52648.8%Low
69City of Westminster, England$5,8341,382$52648.8%Low
70Princeville, Hawaii$5,8091,339$44849.1%High
71Sedona, Arizona$5,7921,659$42748.8%Low
72Sedona, Arizona$5,7921,659$42748.8%Low
73Savaneta, Aruba$5,79061$34160.1%Low
74Saint Barthélemy, Saint Barthélemy$5,766547$1,05834.8%High
75Shannondale, West Virginia$5,72245$34952.3%Low
76Punta de Mita, Nayarit$5,70283$94931.1%Low
77Harvie Heights, Alberta$5,689196$31362.6%Low
78Matten bei Interlaken, Bern$5,68264$34458.8%Low
79Matten bei Interlaken, Bern$5,68264$34458.8%Low
80Santa Barbara, California$5,680972$45548.8%Low
81Saugatuck Township, Michigan$5,662141$53242.0%Low
82Hope Town, Hope Town$5,66179$81132.9%Low
83Hope Town, Hope Town$5,66179$81132.9%Low
84Grindelwald, Bern$5,642507$41155.8%Low
85Grindelwald, Bern$5,642507$41155.8%Low
86Hamilton, Hamilton Parish$5,64024$72351.1%Low
87Hamilton, Hamilton Parish$5,64024$72351.1%Low
88Charleston, South Carolina$5,6281,839$40852.0%Low
89Charleston, South Carolina$5,6281,839$40852.0%Low
90Middletown, Rhode Island$5,624395$61544.0%High
91West End Village, West End Village$5,62121$1,02634.6%Low
92West End Village, West End Village$5,62121$1,02634.6%Low
93Coral Harbour, United States Virgin Islands$5,541161$46550.2%Low
94Town of Southampton, New York$5,5351,183$1,04332.9%Low
95Andratx, Balearic Islands$5,499147$66649.0%High
96Cle Elum, Washington$5,450412$61833.2%Low
97Cruz Bay, St. John$5,44825$58346.6%Low
98Cruz Bay, St. John$5,44825$58346.6%Low
99Big Sky, Montana$5,410996$81033.1%Low
100Cannon Beach, Oregon$5,378222$45546.1%Low

Most Expensive Airbnb Markets Worldwide by Nightly Rate (2026)

The average daily rate (ADR) measures how much guests pay per night in each market, making it the clearest indicator of a city's short-term rental pricing power. Nacascolo, Provincia de Guanacaste commands the highest Airbnb nightly rate globally at $1,259/night, generating $6,407/month at 31.5% occupancy. These most expensive Airbnb markets typically feature premium properties in high-demand destinations where travelers pay a significant premium over hotel alternatives.

Top 100 most expensive Airbnb markets ranked by average daily rate (2026)
#MarketADRActive Listings (TTM)Revenue/moOccupancyRegulation
1Nacascolo, Provincia de Guanacaste$1,25932$6,40731.5%Low
2Nacascolo, Provincia de Guanacaste$1,25932$6,40731.5%Low
3Harbour Island, Harbour Island$1,22186$8,51334.5%Low
4Harbour Island, Harbour Island$1,22186$8,51334.5%Low
5Leeward Settlement, Caicos Islands$1,08599$7,34036.5%Low
6Leeward Settlement, Caicos Islands$1,08599$7,34036.5%Low
7Nantucket, Massachusetts$1,082534$7,62540.0%Moderate
8Saint Barthélemy, Saint Barthélemy$1,058547$5,76634.8%High
9Town of Southampton, New York$1,0431,183$5,53532.9%Low
10Long Bay Village, Long Bay Village$1,04025$5,84134.0%Low
11Long Bay Village, Long Bay Village$1,04025$5,84134.0%Low
12Town of East Hampton, New York$1,0311,298$5,93635.1%Low
13Aspen, Colorado$1,027580$7,00434.0%High
14West End Village, West End Village$1,02621$5,62134.6%Low
15West End Village, West End Village$1,02621$5,62134.6%Low
16Koloa, Hawaii$980268$9,34747.5%High
17Providenciales, Caicos Islands$968419$8,69640.7%Low
18Providenciales, Caicos Islands$968419$8,69640.7%Low
19Punta de Mita, Nayarit$94983$5,70231.1%Low
20Beaver Creek, Colorado$930525$4,44326.3%Low
21Teton Village, Wyoming$921283$8,29443.8%Low
22Caicos Islands, Caicos Islands$90039$7,44740.2%Low
23Caicos Islands, Caicos Islands$90039$7,44740.2%Low
24Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Balearic Islands$899211$7,31446.1%High
25Pa Khlok, Phuket Province$87671$4,92129.0%Low
26Pa Khlok, Phuket Province$87671$4,92129.0%Low
27Kaanapali, Hawaii$8721,634$6,03136.4%High
28Kaanapali, Hawaii$8721,634$6,03136.4%High
29Grand River South East, Flacq$85322$4,03031.3%Low
30Grand River South East, Flacq$85322$4,03031.3%Low
31Long Bay Hills, Caicos Islands$851150$6,48536.1%Low
32Long Bay Hills, Caicos Islands$851150$6,48536.1%Low
33Glenbrook, Nevada$83729$6,65833.3%Low
34Edgartown, Massachusetts$833249$5,31940.6%Low
35Waimea, Hawaii$831421$8,13642.4%High
36Punta Mita, Nayarit$83158$5,22234.4%Low
37Ferguson Township, Pennsylvania$827125$4,57234.3%Low
38North Side, North Side$812184$6,76137.4%Low
39North Side, North Side$812184$6,76137.4%Low
40Hope Town, Hope Town$81179$5,66132.9%Low
41Hope Town, Hope Town$81179$5,66132.9%Low
42Long Beach Township, New Jersey$811159$4,73836.4%Low
43Big Sky, Montana$810996$5,41033.1%Low
44Vail, Colorado$8041,469$4,28428.3%High
45Santa Eulària des Riu, Balearic Islands$771538$5,89744.3%High
46Newport Beach, California$7691,269$9,16346.2%High
47Isle of Palms, South Carolina$7651,012$7,32142.1%Low
48Urtijëi - St. Ulrich in Gröden - Ortisei, Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol$765168$5,22141.4%High
49Snowmass Village, Colorado$743624$4,75132.9%Moderate
50Boom, Antwerp$73785$1,62534.1%Low
51Boom, Antwerp$73785$1,62534.1%Low
52Kapalua, Hawaii$735308$6,81440.2%High
53La Romana, La Romana$734828$3,84326.2%Low
54La Romana, La Romana$734828$3,84326.2%Low
55Hamilton, Hamilton Parish$72324$5,64051.1%Low
56Hamilton, Hamilton Parish$72324$5,64051.1%Low
57Corral del Risco, Nayarit$721422$4,15030.0%Low
58Corral del Risco, Nayarit$721422$4,15030.0%Low
59The Bight Settlement, Caicos Islands$72189$6,74339.8%Low
60The Bight Settlement, Caicos Islands$72189$6,74339.8%Low
61Higuera Blanca, Nayarit$71932$4,74526.1%Low
62Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda$71750$3,82029.2%Low
63Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda$71750$3,82029.2%Low
64State College, Pennsylvania$716192$5,17839.3%Low
65Malmok Beach, Aruba$70982$11,05553.6%Low
66Malmok Beach, Aruba$70982$11,05553.6%Low
67Municipality of Mykonos, Aegean$709306$3,51634.8%High
68Municipality of Mykonos, Aegean$709306$3,51634.8%High
69Kapolei, Hawaii$705524$6,13141.2%High
70Veysonnaz, Wallis$698151$2,57027.9%Low
71Veysonnaz, Wallis$698151$2,57027.9%Low
72Kahuku, Hawaii$689286$11,43762.6%High
73Kennebunkport, Maine$680150$5,05742.4%Moderate
74Blowing Point, Blowing Point$67827$3,07425.9%Low
75Blowing Point, Blowing Point$67827$3,07425.9%Low
76Telluride, Colorado$673598$4,92135.0%Low
77Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts$670315$4,20042.8%Low
78Andratx, Balearic Islands$666147$5,49949.0%High
79New Shoreham, Rhode Island$662120$5,23244.0%High
80Town of Southold, New York$658490$4,39934.7%Low
81Swanton, Maryland$657252$3,93329.5%Low
82Zephyr Cove, Nevada$655188$6,67537.2%Low
83Tong Yang, Surat Thani Province$65453$3,30230.4%Low
84Winhall, Vermont$652177$4,20130.2%Low
85Positano, Campania$650676$6,53451.9%High
86Positano, Campania$650676$6,53451.9%High
87New Buffalo Township, Michigan$649258$5,24536.3%Low
88Kiawah Island, South Carolina$647625$4,59633.3%Low
89Dorado, Dorado$64246$3,94639.8%Low
90Dorado, Dorado$64246$3,94639.8%Low
91Park City, Utah$6353,826$3,65829.4%Low
92Park City, Utah$6353,826$3,65829.4%Low
93Park City, Utah$6353,826$3,65829.4%Low
94George Town, George Town$630328$5,15641.6%Low
95George Town, George Town$630328$5,15641.6%Low
96Steeg, Tyrol$62719$2,97629.4%Low
97Jackson, Wyoming$627348$6,95346.5%Low
98Paynes Bay Beach, Saint James$62526$3,38138.3%Low
99Paynes Bay Beach, Saint James$62526$3,38138.3%Low
100Patton Township, Pennsylvania$623187$4,02436.8%Low

Highest Occupancy Airbnb Markets Worldwide (2026)

Airbnb occupancy rate measures the percentage of available nights actually booked — the most telling indicator of short-term rental demand in a market. Ponta do Sol, Madeira leads globally with 63.0% occupancy, $3,501/month revenue, and 320 active listings. Markets with the highest STR occupancy rates reflect strong, sustained guest demand — a critical signal for investors evaluating where properties will stay consistently booked year-round. This ranking is filtered to markets with 300+ listings to ensure statistical reliability.

Top 100 highest occupancy Airbnb markets worldwide (2026)
#MarketOccupancyActive Listings (TTM)Revenue/moADRRegulation
1Ponta do Sol, Madeira63.0%320$3,501$198High
2Ponta do Sol, Madeira63.0%320$3,501$198High
3Canmore, Alberta61.0%1,753$5,993$328Low
4Canmore, Alberta61.0%1,753$5,993$328Low
5Margaret River, Western Australia60.8%414$4,109$238High
6Margaret River, Western Australia60.8%414$4,109$238High
7Lake Tekapo, Canterbury60.7%423$5,264$297Low
8Lake Tekapo, Canterbury60.7%423$5,264$297Low
9Tokyo, Tokyo60.4%15,369$2,530$177High
10City of Edinburgh, Scotland59.5%3,993$4,618$301Moderate
11City of Edinburgh, Scotland59.5%3,993$4,618$301Moderate
12City of Edinburgh, Scotland59.5%3,993$4,618$301Moderate
13Hoboken, New Jersey59.1%405$3,972$292Low
14Perth, Western Australia58.8%373$2,541$166High
15Perth, Western Australia58.8%373$2,541$166High
16West New York, New Jersey58.5%362$3,108$205Low
17Bar Harbor, Maine58.4%497$4,880$423Moderate
18Funchal, Madeira58.1%2,440$4,299$269High
19Funchal, Madeira58.1%2,440$4,299$269High
20Funchal, Madeira58.1%2,440$4,299$269High
21Tofino, British Columbia57.9%324$5,364$316High
22Tofino, British Columbia57.9%324$5,364$316High
23Calheta, Madeira57.8%1,031$3,097$207High
24Calheta, Madeira57.8%1,031$3,097$207High
25City of Stirling, Western Australia57.6%535$2,883$197High
26City of Stirling, Western Australia57.6%535$2,883$197High
27North Vancouver, British Columbia57.0%303$2,257$171High
28North Vancouver, British Columbia57.0%303$2,257$171High
29l'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Catalonia56.3%850$2,484$178High
30l'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Catalonia56.3%850$2,484$178High
31Sumida City, Tokyo Prefecture56.3%334$3,842$274High
32Sumida City, Tokyo Prefecture56.3%334$3,842$274High
33Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture56.3%16,136$2,806$195High
34Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture56.3%16,136$2,806$195High
35Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture56.3%16,136$2,806$195High
36Santa Cruz, Madeira55.9%516$3,243$213High
37Santa Cruz, Madeira55.9%516$3,243$213High
38North Bergen, New Jersey55.8%396$2,641$184Low
39Grindelwald, Bern55.8%507$5,642$411Low
40Grindelwald, Bern55.8%507$5,642$411Low
41Osaka, Osaka Prefecture55.7%9,777$2,025$132High
42Osaka, Osaka Prefecture55.7%9,777$2,025$132High
43Osaka, Osaka Prefecture55.7%9,777$2,025$132High
44Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture55.6%3,725$3,132$194High
45Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture55.6%3,725$3,132$194High
46Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture55.6%3,725$3,132$194High
47Queenstown, Otago55.6%2,343$5,035$364Low
48Queenstown, Otago55.6%2,343$5,035$364Low
49Queenstown, Otago55.6%2,343$5,035$364Low
50Vancouver, British Columbia54.8%3,473$2,699$215High
51Vancouver, British Columbia54.8%3,473$2,699$215High
52Vancouver, British Columbia54.8%3,473$2,699$215High
53Bubali, Aruba54.8%717$4,422$313Low
54Bubali, Aruba54.8%717$4,422$313Low
55Saanich, British Columbia54.6%365$1,646$138High
56Saanich, British Columbia54.6%365$1,646$138High
57Honolulu, Hawaii54.5%5,419$3,698$272High
58Honolulu, Hawaii54.5%5,419$3,698$272High
59Honolulu, Hawaii54.5%5,419$3,698$272High
60Kassopaia Municipal Unit, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian54.4%494$2,764$286High
61Kassopaia Municipal Unit, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian54.4%494$2,764$286High
62Noord, Noord54.3%572$4,056$321Low
63Noord, Noord54.3%572$4,056$321Low
64Taito City, Tokyo Prefecture54.1%329$2,759$188High
65Taito City, Tokyo Prefecture54.1%329$2,759$188High
66Adamantas, Aegean54.1%391$2,180$226High
67Adamantas, Aegean54.1%391$2,180$226High
68Halifax, Nova Scotia53.8%767$2,050$156High
69Halifax, Nova Scotia53.8%767$2,050$156High
70Cairns, Queensland53.5%884$2,565$182Low
71Cairns, Queensland53.5%884$2,565$182Low
72Badalona, Catalonia53.4%308$2,176$179High
73Tías, Canary Islands53.4%1,496$2,175$194High
74Tías, Canary Islands53.4%1,496$2,175$194High
75District of North Vancouver, British Columbia53.3%452$2,111$195High
76District of North Vancouver, British Columbia53.3%452$2,111$195High
77Seoul, Seoul53.3%15,836$1,185$93High
78Seoul, Seoul53.3%15,836$1,185$93High
79Seoul, Seoul53.3%15,836$1,185$93High
80Capital City of Prague, Prague53.2%7,103$2,286$161Low
81Capital City of Prague, Prague53.2%7,103$2,286$161Low
82Capital City of Prague, Prague53.2%7,103$2,286$161Low
83Barcelona, Catalonia53.2%11,306$3,351$230High
84Barcelona, Catalonia53.2%11,306$3,351$230High
85Barcelona, Catalonia53.2%11,306$3,351$230High
86Mount Pleasant, South Carolina53.2%452$4,456$313Low
87Madrid, Community of Madrid53.1%15,872$2,405$175High
88Madrid, Community of Madrid53.1%15,872$2,405$175High
89Madrid, Community of Madrid53.1%15,872$2,405$175High
90Nanaimo, British Columbia53.1%355$1,507$132High
91Nanaimo, British Columbia53.1%355$1,507$132High
92Galway, County Galway53.0%834$3,332$269Low
93Galway, County Galway53.0%834$3,332$269Low
94Ucluelet, British Columbia53.0%348$3,691$239High
95Ucluelet, British Columbia53.0%348$3,691$239High
96Hobart, Tasmania52.9%1,528$2,714$192High
97Hobart, Tasmania52.9%1,528$2,714$192High
98Sóller, Balearic Islands52.8%435$4,901$468High
99Innsbruck, Tyrol52.7%402$2,488$184Low
100Innsbruck, Tyrol52.7%402$2,488$184Low
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How to Choose an Airbnb Investment Market

The best Airbnb market for a given investor depends on capital, risk tolerance, operating model, and income goals. The four ranking dimensions on this page — market depth, revenue, ADR, and occupancy — serve different investor profiles.

If you prioritize predictable cash flow, start with the occupancy rankings. Markets where occupancy exceeds 55% offer consistent bookings and lower vacancy risk. High-occupancy markets may not have the highest nightly rates, but their revenue stability makes them better suited for mortgage-backed investments where monthly debt coverage matters more than peak earnings.

If you're targeting maximum income per property, use the revenue rankings. Revenue captures the combined effect of nightly rate and occupancy. The highest-revenue Airbnb markets tend to be destination cities where travelers stay longer and pay a premium for entire-home listings.

If you're evaluating luxury or premium positioning, the ADR rankings show where guests are willing to pay top dollar per night. High-ADR markets reward property upgrades, professional photography, and amenity investments — but a high nightly rate with low occupancy may generate less income than a moderately priced listing that stays booked consistently.

If you want the deepest market data, the active listings rankings identify cities with the largest short-term rental supply. More listings mean more comparable properties for pricing, more data points for revenue projections, and typically a more liquid resale market.

In all cases, check the regulation column before committing capital. Across the 20,752+ markets tracked globally, 15774 have low regulation, 0 have medium, and 4500 have high. A profitable market with strict regulation may require permits, annual caps on rental days, or costly compliance steps that erode returns.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Data

Common questions about short-term rental market data, how it works, and how to use it.

What is Airbnb market data?

Airbnb market data is performance analytics for short-term rental properties — including average daily rates (ADR), occupancy rates, annual revenue, RevPAR, seasonality patterns, property type distributions, guest demographics, and regulation levels. AirROI's 2026 dataset tracks these metrics across 190+ countries, sourced from 20,000,000+ active listings.

What metrics are included in each city report?

Each AirROI city report covers 25+ metrics grouped into five categories: financials (ADR, occupancy, revenue, RevPAR with percentile breakdowns), seasonality (monthly charts, peak/low season identification, booking lead time), supply (property types, room capacity, amenities, revenue-impact amenities), guest patterns (demographics, ratings, length of stay, cancellation policies, cleaning fees), and competitive landscape (top listings, top hosts, Superhost share, management companies, nearby markets, regulation level).

How do I find Airbnb data for a specific city?

Browse by country and state below, or navigate directly to any of AirROI's 30,000+ city reports. Each report includes ADR, occupancy rate, revenue, RevPAR, seasonality, property distributions, guest demographics, and regulation data — all free to access with no account required.

How much do Airbnb hosts make on average?

Average Airbnb host earnings vary significantly by city. Top-performing markets exceed $3,000–$5,000/month in average revenue, while smaller markets may average $1,000–$2,000/month. Revenue depends on location, property type, seasonality, and pricing strategy. AirROI's city reports break down average revenue, ADR, occupancy, and RevPAR percentiles for each market so you can benchmark against realistic local figures.

What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate?

According to AirROI data, occupancy rates above 50% are generally considered strong for short-term rentals, indicating consistent booking demand. Markets above 70% are exceptionally high-demand. However, the ideal occupancy rate depends on pricing strategy — some hosts maximize revenue by targeting lower occupancy at higher nightly rates rather than optimizing for booking volume.

What is RevPAR and why does it matter for Airbnb?

RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Rental night) combines nightly rate and occupancy into a single efficiency metric. It answers "how much revenue does each available night actually generate?" — making it a better benchmark than ADR alone, since a high nightly rate means little if the property sits empty. AirROI reports RevPAR at the market level with 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile breakdowns.

What are the best cities for Airbnb investment?

The best Airbnb investment markets combine high occupancy (55%+), strong RevPAR, manageable regulation, and revenue growth. AirROI ranks markets by these metrics across every tracked country and state. Browse the top 100 markets by revenue, ADR, and occupancy in the tables below, or search for a specific city to see its full 2026 performance breakdown.

How do I compare Airbnb markets for investment?

Start by comparing four key metrics: RevPAR (overall efficiency), occupancy rate (demand stability), ADR (pricing power), and regulation level (compliance risk). Each AirROI city report includes a nearby markets comparison table. For programmatic analysis, the AirROI API provides access to all metrics across all tracked markets.

How often is AirROI market data updated?

AirROI refreshes market data on a rolling basis. The current dataset reflects a trailing twelve-month window, last updated 2026-04-08. Metrics like ADR, occupancy, and revenue are recalculated with each data refresh to reflect the most recent booking activity.

How accurate is this short-term rental data?

AirROI achieves 95%+ accuracy across core metrics by processing booking data, pricing signals, and availability calendars from 20,000,000+ properties globally. Cities with hundreds or thousands of active listings produce statistically robust averages, while smaller markets may show higher variance. All data is sourced directly from platform activity, not surveys or estimates. For a detailed breakdown of our validation methodology, see AirROI's data accuracy report.

About AirROI Market Data

AirROI tracks over 20 million properties across 190+ countries and maintains 15+ years of historical performance data, making it one of the deepest Airbnb and STR intelligence platforms available. The analytics pipeline aggregates listing-level data monthly — revenue, occupancy, nightly rates, RevPAR, guest demographics, booking patterns, and competitive supply — so investors and operators can benchmark any market against its own history and against neighboring destinations.

Real estate investors, property managers, financial institutions, hospitality consultants, and academic researchers rely on AirROI data to underwrite acquisitions, optimize pricing, model macro trends, and conduct peer-reviewed research. Data is available through in-depth market reports, the data portal for bulk downloads, the Airbnb API with 22 endpoints, and an Airbnb MCP Server for AI agents.

All metrics reflect trailing twelve-month aggregates from active listings as of 2026-04-08. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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