AirROI ranking · 2026849 markets ranked

Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in the World (2026)

Honolulu, HI is the best place to buy an Airbnb in the world in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 849 markets. Its listings averaged $48,700 in revenue over the 12 months to October 2026 and were booked on 56% of nights. It leads on the blend rather than on any one measure, placing in the top 5% of ranked markets for occupancy and the top 10% for revenue per listing and year-round demand. San Francisco, CA and Barcelona, Spain come next.

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Markets tracked
37,600
Active Airbnb listings
5.6 million
Avg. revenue per listing
$21,600
Occupancy rate
39%
Avg. nightly rate
$205
Revenue change, typical market
+8%

The short answer

The Global Airbnb Market at a Glance

The United States holds six of the top ten places but only 186 of the 849 ranked markets. Its listings earn more: its ranked markets average $41,100 per listing, against $17,800 for ranked markets elsewhere.

Worldwide, the 5.6 million active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $21,600 over the same period. They were booked on 39% of nights at about $205 a night; the ranking covers the 849 markets with at least 1,000 active listings. Revenue per listing rose in 672 of the 811 ranked markets with a comparable year of data, by 8% 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 world's top 10 Airbnb markets are

Each dot is one of the 37,600 markets AirROI tracks (1 outlying one falls outside the map), sized by active listings and coloured by average revenue per listing. Select a number to jump to its profile.

Where the world's top 10 Airbnb markets areDot map of 37,600 Airbnb markets. Numbered pins mark the top-ranked markets: 1 Honolulu, 2 San Francisco, 3 Barcelona, 4 Kissimmee, 5 Madrid, 6 San Diego, 7 Paris, 8 Sydney, 9 Four Corners, 10 Los Angeles.10987654321© OpenStreetMap
Avg. revenueUnder $10k$10k–$17k$17k–$27k$27k+ 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 the World

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 the world at a glance
#MarketAvg. revenueOccupancy
Honolulu, HI High occupancy · High earnings$48,70056%
San Francisco, CA High occupancy · Year-round demand$41,70051%
Barcelona, Spain High occupancy · Large market$47,00054%
4 Kissimmee, FL Large market · High occupancy$41,30048%
5 Madrid, Spain Large market · High occupancy$33,70053%
6 San Diego, CA High earnings · High occupancy$63,30051%
7 Paris, France Large market · High occupancy$39,90050%
8 Sydney, NSW Large market · High occupancy$36,40050%
9 Four Corners, FL Large market · Growing revenue$42,50044%
10 Los Angeles, CA Large market · Year-round demand$37,20044%

  1. 1. Honolulu, HI

    Known for: High occupancy · High earnings

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Honolulu, 3 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Honolulu, 3 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Honolulu, 10 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Honolulu
    Avg. revenue
    $48,700 +9% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    56%
    Nightly rate
    $295
    Active listings
    5,790

    Where it places among the 849 ranked markets worldwide

    • Revenue Top 8%
    • Occupancy Top 1%
    • Market size Top 10%
    • Year-round Top 8%
    • Growth Top 46%
    How it earns
    Honolulu commands premium rates, about $295 a night, and still books 56% of nights, 17 points above the global average. That adds up to $48,700 per listing over the year, about 2.3 times the global average. A typical listing takes in about $4,680 a month; the top quarter clear $7,160 or more. Revenue per listing rose 9% over the year, helped by nightly rates 11% higher.
    When it earns
    Demand in Honolulu holds up through the year: November, the slowest month, still brings in about two-thirds of July's revenue. Guests plan ahead and stay a while: they book about 62 days out and stay about 8 nights, both well above the typical market worldwide.
    What sells
    Smaller places set the market: only 4% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 25% in the typical market worldwide; apartments and condos make up 89% of supply.
    Who books
    Most guests are domestic (77%), and Canada and Japan send the most visitors from abroad.
    Who it suits
    It suits buyers who want income that holds up all year and can furnish and price for a premium stay.
    Registration
    More than eight in ten listings display a registration number, so confirm the local rules before buying.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $4,680/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $7,160+/mo
    Booked ahead
    62 days
    Average stay
    8 nights
    Guests from abroad
    23%
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom

    Areas in the full report: Waikiki · Kailua · North Shore

    Full Honolulu Airbnb report

  2. 2. San Francisco, CA

    Known for: High occupancy · Year-round demand

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in San Francisco, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in San Francisco, 6 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in San Francisco, 5 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in San Francisco
    Avg. revenue
    $41,700 +18% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    51%
    Nightly rate
    $300
    Active listings
    4,260

    Where it places among the 849 ranked markets worldwide

    • Revenue Top 12%
    • Occupancy Top 3%
    • Market size Top 16%
    • Year-round Top 5%
    • Growth Top 13%
    How it earns
    San Francisco earns on price and volume at once: guests pay about $300 a night, and listings are booked on 51% of nights, 12 points above the global average. Listings averaged $41,700 in revenue over the year, about twice the global average. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $3,790, and the best quarter clear $6,490. Revenue per listing rose 18% over the year, helped by nightly rates 13% higher.
    When it earns
    San Francisco earns steadily through the year, from about $4,190 per listing in December to $5,780 in July. Trips run long, about 8 nights on average against 5 nights for the typical market worldwide, booked about 46 days ahead.
    What sells
    Private rooms are a large part of supply (35% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.
    Who books
    Most guests are domestic (79%), and the United Kingdom and Canada send the most visitors from abroad.
    Who it suits
    Best for buyers who want income that holds up all year and can furnish and price for a premium stay.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $3,790/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $6,490+/mo
    Booked ahead
    46 days
    Average stay
    8 nights
    Guests from abroad
    21%
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom

    Areas in the full report: Mission District · Nob Hill · Fisherman's Wharf

    Full San Francisco Airbnb report

  3. 3. Barcelona, Spain

    Known for: High occupancy · Large market

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Barcelona, 4 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Barcelona, 6 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Barcelona, 6 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Barcelona
    Avg. revenue
    $47,000 +16% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    54%
    Nightly rate
    $260
    Active listings
    11,000

    Where it places among the 849 ranked markets worldwide

    • Revenue Top 9%
    • Occupancy Top 2%
    • Market size Top 3%
    • Year-round Top 42%
    • Growth Top 17%
    How it earns
    Barcelona fills more nights than most markets worldwide: 54% of them, 15 points above the global average, at about $260 a night. Average revenue per listing came to $47,000, about 2.2 times the global average. Month to month, the median listing earns about $4,730 and a top-quarter listing $7,700 or more. Revenue per listing rose 16% over the year, helped by nightly rates 15% higher.
    When it earns
    Barcelona's season runs from April to October, peaking in June at about $6,570 per listing; January, the quietest month, brings in about $3,150.
    Who books
    Nearly all guests come from abroad, led by visitors from the United States, France and the United Kingdom.
    Guest expectations
    Average ratings (4.62 stars) trail the typical market worldwide (4.78), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
    Registration
    Registration numbers appear on more than seven in ten listings; check with the local authority before buying.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $4,730/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $7,700+/mo
    Booked ahead
    56 days
    Average stay
    6 nights
    Guests from abroad
    96%
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms

    Areas in the full report: Gothic Quarter · Eixample · Barceloneta

    Full Barcelona Airbnb report

  4. 4. Kissimmee, FL

    Known for: Large market · High occupancy

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Kissimmee, 11 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Kissimmee, 10 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Kissimmee, 10 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Kissimmee
    Avg. revenue
    $41,300 +15% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    48%
    Nightly rate
    $300
    Active listings
    11,000

    Where it places among the 849 ranked markets worldwide

    • Revenue Top 12%
    • Occupancy Top 11%
    • Market size Top 3%
    • Year-round Top 24%
    • Growth Top 20%
    How it earns
    Rates in Kissimmee run about $300 a night, 44% above the global average, yet listings still fill 48% of nights. That adds up to $41,300 per listing over the year, about twice the global average. A typical listing takes in about $4,060 a month; the top quarter clear $6,420 or more. Revenue per listing rose 15% over the year, helped by nightly rates 18% higher, even as the number of listings grew 44%.
    When it earns
    Kissimmee has two seasons, February–April and June–July. July is the strongest month at about $5,580 per listing, and September the quietest at about $3,240. Guests book early, about 63 days ahead against roughly 47 for the typical market worldwide, and stay about 6 nights.
    What sells
    Big homes set the market: 85% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 25% in the typical market worldwide, and houses make up 81% of supply.
    Who it suits
    A good fit for buyers who want a large home for groups and families and can furnish and price for a premium stay.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $4,060/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $6,420+/mo
    Booked ahead
    63 days
    Average stay
    6 nights
    Most common home size
    5+ bedrooms
    Superhosts
    45%

    Areas in the full report: Kissimmee Historic District · Lake Buena Vista · Reunion Village

    Full Kissimmee Airbnb report

  5. 5. Madrid, Spain

    Known for: Large market · High occupancy

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Madrid, 4 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Madrid, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Madrid, 5 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Madrid
    Avg. revenue
    $33,700 +14% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    53%
    Nightly rate
    $200
    Active listings
    16,400

    Where it places among the 849 ranked markets worldwide

    • Revenue Top 20%
    • Occupancy Top 2%
    • Market size Top 2%
    • Year-round Top 15%
    • Growth Top 24%
    How it earns
    Listings in Madrid are booked on 53% of nights, 14 points above the global average, at about $200 a night. Listings averaged $33,700 in revenue over the year, 56% above the global average. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $2,920, and the best quarter clear $4,900. Revenue per listing rose 14% over the year, helped by nightly rates 13% higher.
    When it earns
    Demand in Madrid holds up through the year: February, the slowest month, still brings in about two-thirds of April's revenue.
    Who books
    Most guests come from abroad (85%), led by visitors from the United States, France and Mexico.
    Guest expectations
    Average ratings (4.64 stars) trail the typical market worldwide (4.78), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
    Who it suits
    It suits buyers who want income that holds up all year.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $2,920/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $4,900+/mo
    Booked ahead
    52 days
    Average stay
    5 nights
    Guests from abroad
    85%
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom

    Areas in the full report: Malasaña · Chueca · La Latina

    Full Madrid Airbnb report

  6. 6. San Diego, CA

    Known for: High earnings · High occupancy

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in San Diego, 10 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in San Diego, 8 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in San Diego, 5 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in San Diego
    Avg. revenue
    $63,300 +12% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    51%
    Nightly rate
    $405
    Active listings
    9,500

    Where it places among the 849 ranked markets worldwide

    • Revenue Top 3%
    • Occupancy Top 4%
    • Market size Top 5%
    • Year-round Top 50%
    • Growth Top 32%
    How it earns
    San Diego commands premium rates, about $405 a night, and still books 51% of nights, 12 points above the global average. Average revenue per listing came to $63,300, about three times the global average. Month to month, the median listing earns about $5,160 and a top-quarter listing $8,960 or more. Revenue per listing rose 12% over the year, helped by nightly rates 7% higher.
    When it earns
    Revenue in San Diego concentrates from June to August: July earns about $11,200 per listing, about 2.4 times as much as January.
    Who books
    Guests are overwhelmingly domestic (91%); the most common home cities are Los Angeles and Phoenix.
    What sells
    The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (29% of entire homes), and houses make up 54% of supply.
    Who it suits
    Best for buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay and plan to use a professional manager or run a polished operation.
    Registration
    More than eight in ten listings show a permit or registration number, so check the local rules before buying.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $5,160/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $8,960+/mo
    Booked ahead
    47 days
    Average stay
    5 nights
    Guests from abroad
    9%
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms

    Areas in the full report: Gaslamp Quarter · La Jolla · Mission Beach

    Full San Diego Airbnb report

  7. 7. Paris, France

    Known for: Large market · High occupancy

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Paris, 3 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Paris, 7 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Paris, 6 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Paris
    Avg. revenue
    $39,900 +13% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    50%
    Nightly rate
    $290
    Active listings
    39,900

    Where it places among the 849 ranked markets worldwide

    • Revenue Top 14%
    • Occupancy Top 5%
    • Market size Top 1%
    • Year-round Top 32%
    • Growth Top 25%
    How it earns
    Paris earns on price and volume at once: guests pay about $290 a night, and listings are booked on 50% of nights, 11 points above the global average. That adds up to $39,900 per listing over the year, 85% above the global average. A typical listing takes in about $3,620 a month; the top quarter clear $6,330 or more. Revenue per listing rose 13% over the year, helped by nightly rates 14% higher.
    When it earns
    Revenue in Paris peaks twice, over April–July and again over September–October; June leads at about $6,460 per listing, while February brings in about $3,410. Guests stay about 7 nights, longer than in most markets worldwide, and book about 57 days ahead.
    Who books
    Most guests come from abroad (77%), led by visitors from the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany.
    What sells
    Few listings are large: just 10% have three or more bedrooms, against about 25% in the typical market worldwide; apartments and condos make up 96% of supply.
    Who it suits
    A good fit for buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay and prefer a smaller one- or two-bedroom place.
    Registration
    A registration number appears on about eight in ten listings; the local authority can say what a new listing needs.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $3,620/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $6,330+/mo
    Booked ahead
    57 days
    Average stay
    7 nights
    Guests from abroad
    77%
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom

    Areas in the full report: Montmartre · Le Marais · Saint-Germain-des-Prés

    Full Paris Airbnb report

  8. 8. Sydney, NSW

    Known for: Large market · High occupancy

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Sydney, 6 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Sydney, 3 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Sydney, 5 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Sydney
    Avg. revenue
    $36,400 +12% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    50%
    Nightly rate
    $275
    Active listings
    10,100

    Where it places among the 849 ranked markets worldwide

    • Revenue Top 17%
    • Occupancy Top 7%
    • Market size Top 4%
    • Year-round Top 20%
    • Growth Top 31%
    How it earns
    Demand runs high in Sydney: 50% of nights booked, 11 points above the global average, at about $275 a night. Listings averaged $36,400 in revenue over the year, 68% above the global average. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $3,270, and the best quarter clear $5,360. Revenue per listing rose 12% over the year, helped by nightly rates 9% higher.
    When it earns
    Sydney earns steadily through the year, from about $3,110 per listing in June to $5,060 in December.
    Who books
    More than four in ten guests (42%) travel from abroad, most often from the United Kingdom and the United States.
    What sells
    Two-bedroom homes lead the market (32% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 55% of supply.
    Who it suits
    It suits buyers who want income that holds up all year.
    Registration
    About eight in ten listings display a registration number, so confirm the local rules before buying.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $3,270/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $5,360+/mo
    Booked ahead
    58 days
    Average stay
    6 nights
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms
    Superhosts
    46%

    Areas in the full report: Surry Hills · Bondi Beach · Newtown

    Full Sydney Airbnb report

  9. 9. Four Corners, FL

    Known for: Large market · Growing revenue

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Four Corners, 10 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Four Corners, 12 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Four Corners, 10 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Four Corners
    Avg. revenue
    $42,500 +19% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    44%
    Nightly rate
    $330
    Active listings
    10,300

    Where it places among the 849 ranked markets worldwide

    • Revenue Top 11%
    • Occupancy Top 25%
    • Market size Top 4%
    • Year-round Top 34%
    • Growth Top 11%
    How it earns
    Rates in Four Corners run about $330 a night, 60% above the global average, yet listings still fill 44% of nights. Average revenue per listing came to $42,500, about twice the global average. Month to month, the median listing earns about $4,080 and a top-quarter listing $6,510 or more. Revenue per listing rose 19% over the year, helped by nightly rates 15% higher.
    When it earns
    Four Corners has two seasons, February–April and June–July. July is the strongest month at about $6,030 per listing, and September the quietest at about $3,130. Bookings arrive well in advance, about 83 days before check-in, so much of a season's calendar fills early; stays average 6 nights.
    What sells
    Big homes set the market: 92% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 25% in the typical market worldwide, and houses make up 85% of supply.
    The competition
    Professional managers run 36% of listings, against about 7% in the typical market worldwide, and the largest operator runs 245 listings, so new hosts compete with polished operations.
    Who it suits
    Best for buyers who want a large home for groups and families and can furnish and price for a premium stay.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $4,080/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $6,510+/mo
    Booked ahead
    83 days
    Average stay
    6 nights
    Guests from abroad
    21%
    Most common home size
    5+ bedrooms

    Areas in the full report: Disney World Area · Kissimmee · Lake Buena Vista

    Full Four Corners Airbnb report

  10. 10. Los Angeles, CA

    Known for: Large market · Year-round demand

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Los Angeles, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Los Angeles, 4 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Los Angeles, 6 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Los Angeles
    Avg. revenue
    $37,200 +14% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    44%
    Nightly rate
    $320
    Active listings
    9,830

    Where it places among the 849 ranked markets worldwide

    • Revenue Top 16%
    • Occupancy Top 24%
    • Market size Top 4%
    • Year-round Top 11%
    • Growth Top 21%
    How it earns
    Los Angeles commands premium rates, about $320 a night, and still books 44% of nights, 5 points above the global average. That adds up to $37,200 per listing over the year, 72% above the global average. A typical listing takes in about $3,440 a month; the top quarter clear $6,680 or more. Revenue per listing rose 14% over the year, helped by nightly rates 9% higher.
    When it earns
    Demand in Los Angeles holds up through the year: January, the slowest month, still brings in about two-thirds of July's revenue. Guests book later than in most markets worldwide, about 35 days ahead against roughly 47 for the typical market worldwide; stays average 8 nights.
    Who books
    Most guests are domestic (81%), and the United Kingdom and Canada send the most visitors from abroad.
    What sells
    The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (32% of entire homes), and houses make up 52% of supply.
    Who it suits
    A good fit for buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay and want income that holds up all year.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $3,440/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $6,680+/mo
    Booked ahead
    35 days
    Average stay
    8 nights
    Guests from abroad
    19%
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom

    Areas in the full report: Hollywood · Santa Monica · Venice Beach

    Full Los Angeles Airbnb report

Full ranking

How the Top 100 Markets in the World 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 the world, ranked by AirROI
Honolulu, HI High occupancy, high earnings$48,71956%$29470%+9%5,793
San Francisco, CA High occupancy, year-round demand$41,74651%$29972%+18%4,259
Barcelona, Spain High occupancy, large market$46,97654%$25948%+16%11,041
4Kissimmee, FL Large market, high occupancy$41,27248%$29858%+15%10,968
5Madrid, Spain Large market, high occupancy$33,65653%$20064%+14%16,438
6San Diego, CA High earnings, high occupancy$63,33151%$40542%+12%9,504
7Paris, France Large market, high occupancy$39,93050%$29053%+13%39,873
8Sydney, NSW Large market, high occupancy$36,41650%$27761%+12%10,096
9Four Corners, FL Large market, growing revenue$42,53444%$33152%+19%10,347
10Los Angeles, CA Large market, year-round demand$37,24944%$31868%+14%9,833
11Tokyo, Japan High occupancy, large market$35,34356%$20166%+3%14,921
12Queenstown, New Zealand High occupancy, high earnings$66,98559%$38144%+12%2,650
13Nashville-Davidson, TN High earnings, large market$50,24644%$36050%+14%5,305
14Vancouver, BC Growing revenue, high occupancy$41,89054%$27738%+39%3,909
15Orlando, FL Large market, year-round demand$33,05246%$25165%+14%4,752
16City of Edinburgh, UK High occupancy, high earnings$61,32359%$32531%+15%3,675
17Kihei, HI High earnings, high occupancy$60,15250%$41360%+4%2,631
18Scottsdale, AZ High earnings, high occupancy$58,98647%$42038%+16%4,516
19Chicago, IL Large market, growing revenue$43,24848%$29134%+20%6,433
20Miami, FL Large market, high earnings$42,19046%$32851%+9%9,434
21Adeje, Spain High occupancy, growing revenue$34,46450%$25160%+16%2,681
22Lahaina, HI High earnings, growing revenue$65,36048%$55160%+20%1,490
23Funchal, Portugal High occupancy, high earnings$52,80257%$28351%+5%2,923
24Seattle, WA High occupancy, large market$41,65950%$26931%+19%5,446
25Rome, Italy Large market, high occupancy$37,14550%$23943%+8%28,927

By measure

Airbnb Markets Worldwide 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 worldwide

Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months.

Highest-earning Airbnb markets worldwide
#MarketRevenue
Newport Beach, CA #128 overall$118,000
Key West, FL #112 overall$97,100
Isle of Palms, SC #249 overall$96,600
4Poipu, HI #113 overall$89,800
5Kaanapali, HI #74 overall$85,400
6Canmore, AB #57 overall$81,900
7Big Sky, MT #347 overall$79,300
8Sedona, AZ #36 overall$77,100
9Charleston, SC #28 overall$75,300
10Santa Barbara, CA #129 overall$75,000
11Princeville, HI #50 overall$73,200
12City of Westminster, UK #142 overall$73,200
13Indian Rocks Beach, FL #174 overall$73,100
14Wailea, HI #143 overall$72,000
15Town of East Hampton, NY #483 overall$71,700
16Town of Southampton, NY #519 overall$69,200
17Marathon, FL #175 overall$69,200
18Siesta Key, FL #144 overall$68,400
19Santa Rosa Beach, FL #75 overall$67,600
20Indio, CA #272 overall$67,600
21Breckenridge, CO #162 overall$67,200
22Queenstown, New Zealand #12 overall$67,000
23Oceanside, CA #85 overall$67,000
24Lahaina, HI #22 overall$65,400
25San Diego, CA #6 overall$63,300

Most expensive Airbnb markets worldwide by nightly rate

Average rate per booked night. A high rate earns most where occupancy holds up too.

Most expensive Airbnb markets worldwide by nightly rate
#MarketNightly
Town of Southampton, NY #519 overall$1,105
Town of East Hampton, NY #483 overall$1,065
Kaanapali, HI #74 overall$965
4Big Sky, MT #347 overall$850
5Vail, CO #431 overall$840
6Newport Beach, CA #128 overall$810
7Isle of Palms, SC #249 overall$805
8Key West, FL #112 overall$690
9Poipu, HI #113 overall$655
10Park City, UT #325 overall$655
11Indio, CA #272 overall$640
12Wailea, HI #143 overall$635
13Oxford, MS #593 overall$625
14Santa Rosa Beach, FL #75 overall$615
15Steamboat Springs, CO #326 overall$600
16Breckenridge, CO #162 overall$590
17Truckee, CA #372 overall$580
18Marathon, FL #175 overall$555
19Lahaina, HI #22 overall$550
20Siesta Key, FL #144 overall$550
21City of Westminster, UK #142 overall$550
22Palm Springs, CA #130 overall$530
23South Lake Tahoe, CA #259 overall$525
24Whitefish, MT #273 overall$500
25Port Aransas, TX #306 overall$500

Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets worldwide

Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months.

Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets worldwide
#MarketOccupancy
Canmore, AB #57 overall61%
Queenstown, New Zealand #12 overall59%
City of Edinburgh, UK #16 overall59%
4Shinjuku, Japan #108 overall57%
5Sumida-ku, Japan #148 overall57%
6Funchal, Portugal #23 overall57%
7Seoul, South Korea #35 overall56%
8Honolulu, HI #1 overall56%
9Tokyo, Japan #11 overall56%
10Tías, Spain #63 overall55%
11Teguise, Spain #179 overall54%
12Hobart, TAS #53 overall54%
13Barcelona, Spain #3 overall54%
14Vancouver, BC #14 overall54%
15Madrid, Spain #5 overall53%
16Kyoto, Japan #80 overall53%
17Capital City of Prague, Czechia #34 overall53%
18Portland, OR #44 overall53%
19Fukuoka, Japan #110 overall52%
20Charleston, SC #28 overall52%
21Budapest, Hungary #56 overall52%
22Málaga, Spain #43 overall52%
23Valencia, Spain #27 overall52%
24San Francisco, CA #2 overall51%
25Brussels, Belgium #190 overall51%

Most year-round Airbnb markets worldwide

Revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month, so a higher figure means steadier income.

Most year-round Airbnb markets worldwide
#MarketSlow month
Manila, Philippines #784 overall85%
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam #481 overall82%
Mexico City, Mexico #46 overall81%
4Kyiv, Ukraine #777 overall81%
5Cebu City, Philippines #592 overall80%
6Ciudad Juárez, Mexico #623 overall80%
7São Paulo, Brazil #346 overall79%
8Medellín, Colombia #291 overall79%
9Porto Alegre, Brazil #407 overall79%
10Fukuoka, Japan #110 overall79%
11Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia #615 overall78%
12Grenoble, France #505 overall78%
13Tainan, Taiwan #685 overall78%
14La Paz, Bolivia #791 overall77%
15Makati, Philippines #591 overall76%
16Mandaluyong, Philippines #647 overall76%
17Davao City, Philippines #742 overall76%
18Iloilo City, Philippines #797 overall76%
19Buenos Aires, Argentina #107 overall75%
20Las Vegas, NV #68 overall75%
21Bengaluru, India #649 overall75%
22Special Region of Jakarta, Indonesia #714 overall75%
23Pretoria, South Africa #661 overall75%
24Panama City, Panama #318 overall75%
25Bangkok, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon #344 overall74%

Fastest-growing Airbnb markets worldwide

Change in revenue per listing from the year before, among markets where it rose.

Fastest-growing Airbnb markets worldwide
#MarketChange
Asheville, NC #61 overall+51%
Kuta, Bali #513 overall+50%
Jersey City, NJ #78 overall+45%
4San Andrés, Colombia #209 overall+42%
5Vancouver, BC #14 overall+39%
6Gramado, Brazil #473 overall+38%
7Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil #324 overall+35%
8Valencia, Spain #27 overall+32%
9Mexico City, Mexico #46 overall+32%
10Buenos Aires, Argentina #107 overall+31%
11Maceió, Brazil #321 overall+30%
12Seoul, South Korea #35 overall+30%
13Virginia Beach, VA #187 overall+29%
14Acapulco de Juárez, Mexico #635 overall+29%
15Orihuela, Spain #422 overall+29%
16Torrevieja, Spain #366 overall+28%
17Willemstad, Curaçao #71 overall+27%
18Canela, Brazil #722 overall+27%
19Santander, Spain #539 overall+27%
20Alicante, Spain #124 overall+26%
21Newark, NJ #418 overall+26%
22Yerevan, Armenia #341 overall+26%
23Santa Pola, Spain #450 overall+26%
24Alanya, Turkey #768 overall+26%
25Fort Walton Beach, FL #150 overall+26%

Largest Airbnb markets worldwide

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

Largest Airbnb markets worldwide
#MarketListings
Paris, France #7 overall39,900
São Paulo, Brazil #346 overall35,700
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil #161 overall33,800
4Rome, Italy #25 overall28,900
5London, UK #82 overall28,000
6Buenos Aires, Argentina #107 overall22,800
7Mexico City, Mexico #46 overall22,000
8Florianópolis, Brazil #571 overall20,300
9Dubai, UAE #244 overall20,000
10Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia #478 overall18,400
11Milan, Italy #70 overall18,200
12Madrid, Spain #5 overall16,400
13Cape Town, South Africa #208 overall16,200
14Tokyo, Japan #11 overall14,900
15Melbourne, VIC #49 overall14,700
16Seoul, South Korea #35 overall14,700
17Medellín, Colombia #291 overall14,200
18Lisbon, Portugal #64 overall13,700
19Ubatuba, Brazil #604 overall12,800
20Athens, Greece #183 overall12,100
21Osaka, Japan #126 overall11,900
22Marrakesh, Morocco #218 overall11,900
23Barcelona, Spain #3 overall11,000
24Kissimmee, FL #4 overall11,000
25Toronto, ON #72 overall10,900

Countries

Best Countries for Airbnb in the World

The United States has the highest average revenue per listing of the larger countries worldwide, at $38,500. Australia ($32,900) and the Netherlands ($31,000) follow.

Countries in the world by average Airbnb revenue per listing
CountryAvg. revenueOccupancyTop-ranked market
United States$38,48541%Honolulu #1
Australia$32,89843%Sydney #8
Netherlands$31,03345%Amsterdam #30
Switzerland$30,81539%Zurich #99
United Kingdom$29,14241%City of Edinburgh #16
Japan$28,68549%Tokyo #11
Canada$26,89745%Vancouver #14
Spain$25,59844%Barcelona #3
Portugal$25,57144%Funchal #23
Costa Rica$25,04036%Tamarindo #261
New Zealand$24,75644%Queenstown #12
Austria$23,31439%Vienna #106
Italy$21,36239%Rome #25
Denmark$20,26241%Copenhagen #55
Greece$18,40041%Athens #183
France$18,21841%Paris #7
Norway$18,09938%Tromsø #178
Sweden$15,94839%Stockholm #111
Indonesia$15,41136%South Kuta #235
Germany$15,36638%Berlin #45

Continents

Best Places to Buy an Airbnb by Continent

Each continent has its own ranking, scored the same way as this one against the markets on that continent. By average revenue per listing, North America leads at $33,000, followed by Oceania ($30,900) and Europe ($20,700). Europe is the largest, with 2.3 million active listings. Honolulu, HI tops the North American ranking and Queenstown, New Zealand the Oceania one.

Continents by average Airbnb revenue per listing
ContinentAvg. revenueOccupancyTop-ranked market
North America$32,97740%Honolulu, HI
Oceania$30,91243%Queenstown, New Zealand
Europe$20,70741%Barcelona, Spain
Asia$11,95936%Tokyo, Japan
Africa$10,92535%Marrakesh, Morocco
South America$8,09834%Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Each top-ranked market leads its continent's own ranking, which compares it only with markets on the same continent, so it can sit lower in the world ranking above.

Seasonality

When Airbnbs Earn the Most Around the World

The seasons split at the equator. North of it, August is the best month for 216 of the 684 ranked markets; south of it, January leads in 76 of 165.

Northern markets peak in July, southern ones in January

Average revenue per listing across ranked markets, by month

Counts in the table below cover both hemispheres.

Average Airbnb revenue per listing and the number of ranked markets that earn most in each month, in the world
MonthNorthern avg. revenueSouthern avg. revenueBest month forHighest-ranked examples
January$2,370$2,150105 marketsKihei, HI; Adeje, Spain; Gold Coast City, QLD
February$2,570$1,66049 marketsSan Bartolomé de Tirajana, Spain; Whistler Resort Municipality, BC; Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
March$3,030$1,55063 marketsScottsdale, AZ; Miami, FL; Lahaina, HI
April$2,910$1,33018 marketsMadrid, Spain; Tokyo, Japan; Charleston, SC
May$3,050$1,13015 marketsNashville-Davidson, TN; Rome, Italy; Venice, Italy
June$3,540$1,17032 marketsBarcelona, Spain; Paris, France; Orlando, FL
July$3,970$1,510230 marketsHonolulu, HI; San Francisco, CA; Kissimmee, FL
August$3,500$1,280219 marketsVancouver, BC; City of Edinburgh, UK; Funchal, Portugal
September$2,930$1,29030 marketsNew York, NY; Berlin, Germany; Lisbon, Portugal
October$2,720$1,2709 marketsSaint-Paul, France; Paradise, NV; Albuquerque, NM
November$2,290$1,3105 marketsShinjuku, Japan; Auckland, New Zealand; Panama City, Panama
December$2,690$1,83074 marketsSydney, NSW; Greater Brisbane, QLD; Capital City of Prague, Czechia

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.

Management

Who Manages Airbnbs in the World?

AirROI ranks the 100 largest of the 44,023 companies that run 5 or more Airbnb listings worldwide, by listings, guest rating and growth; companies run 22% of all listings.

Method

How the Ranking Works

The ranking covers the 849 markets worldwide with at least 1,000 active Airbnb listings and data through October 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: 7,250 markets whose data predate the latest refresh and 636 towns 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.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing Worldwide

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

Honolulu, HI ranks first of the 849 markets worldwide in AirROI's ranking, with US$48,700 in average revenue per listing and 56% occupancy. San Francisco, CA and Barcelona, Spain follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.

What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in the world?

By revenue per listing, Newport Beach, CA leads at US$118,000 a year, ahead of Key West, FL at US$97,100. 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 on average?

The average active listing worldwide earned US$21,600 over the 12 months to October 2026, at 39% occupancy. Across the ranked markets, the middle half averaged between US$9,100 and US$29,600 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?

The average listing worldwide was booked on 39% of available nights over the past 12 months. Half of the ranked markets fall between 35% and 44%, so a market above about 44% 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 the world?

Canmore, AB has the highest occupancy of the ranked markets, with 61% of available nights booked, followed by Queenstown, New Zealand at 59%. Its listings average about US$360 a night and US$81,900 a year.

Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in the world?

Town of Southampton, NY has the highest average nightly rate of the ranked markets, about US$1,105, followed by Town of East Hampton, NY at US$1,065. La Paz, Bolivia is the least expensive, at about US$33. The average booked night worldwide costs about US$205.

What is the best month for Airbnb revenue?

July is the highest-earning month for 230 of the 849 ranked markets across both hemispheres, followed by August (219). January is the most common slowest month, in 264 of the 849 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.

Which Airbnb markets earn the most evenly through the year?

Manila, Philippines has the steadiest income of the ranked markets: its slowest month, April, still earns about 85% of its best. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam follows, at 82%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.

Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest?

Revenue per listing grew most in Asheville, NC, up 51% on the year before, and in Kuta, Bali, up 50%. 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 2026?

Revenue per listing grew in 670 of the 811 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it rose 8%. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.

What are the best smaller Airbnb markets?

Among ranked markets with fewer than 1,500 active listings, Lahaina, HI (#22 overall, US$65,400 per listing), Princeville, HI (#50, US$73,200) and Hobart, TAS (#53, US$37,300) 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?

AirROI tracked 5.6 million active Airbnb listings worldwide over the 12 months to October 2026, across 37,600 markets. The largest ranked market is Paris, France, with 39,900 listings, followed by São Paulo, Brazil with 35,700.

Do Airbnb hosts need a permit or registration?

Rules differ by country and often by city, and they change often, so check both the national and the local rules for any address you consider. In the listing data, most listings display a registration number in 246 of the 849 ranked markets, including Honolulu, HI, Barcelona, Spain and San Diego, CA, though that shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow.

Which country is best for Airbnb investment?

By average revenue per listing, the United States leads at US$38,500, followed by Australia at US$32,900. The United States also places the most markets in the global ranking: 186 of 849, six of them in the top ten. Within any country, the market you choose matters as much as the country itself.

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