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 $1,267/month at a nightly rate of $170 and 34.0% 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. To avoid thin-market outliers, the rankings only include markets with more than 100 active listings. 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 37,619 active listings, $2,961/month revenue, and 49.2% 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-France37,619$2,961$26549.2%High
2London, England33,625$2,342$25243.2%Low
3São Paulo, São Paulo27,331$536$5740.1%Low
4Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro25,909$1,147$11341.2%Low
5Rome, Lazio25,693$2,782$22248.2%High
6Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires21,210$685$6746.5%Low
7Mexico City, Mexico City19,756$1,036$9149.2%Low
8Mexico City, Ciudad de México18,362$1,225$10245.2%Low
9Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture15,983$2,677$19254.6%High
10Melbourne, Victoria15,686$2,085$22142.2%Low
11Milan, Lombardy15,534$1,997$20542.7%High
12Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur15,532$555$7233.7%Low
13Madrid, Community of Madrid15,479$2,379$17552.5%High
14Florianópolis, Santa Catarina15,442$729$11234.5%Low
15Tokyo, Tokyo15,369$2,530$17760.4%High
16Seoul, Seoul15,341$1,136$9252.3%High
17Dubai, Dubai13,224$2,049$27339.9%High
18Lisbon, Lisbon12,694$2,299$16751.6%High
19Cape Town, Western Cape12,176$1,719$18842.0%Low
20Medellín, Antioquia11,920$915$9041.3%High
21Bangkok, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon11,644$628$6939.7%Low
22Athens, Attica11,422$1,356$12343.3%High
23Four Corners, Florida11,211$3,162$30743.0%Low
24Sydney, New South Wales11,102$2,657$24847.8%High
25Barcelona, Catalonia10,984$3,356$23252.8%High
26Lima Metropolitan Area, Lima10,890$511$6835.7%Low
27New York, New York10,309$2,041$20744.8%High
28Florence, Tuscany10,238$2,655$23147.3%High
29Ubatuba, São Paulo10,210$788$11130.8%Low
30Budapest, Central Hungary10,158$1,523$12950.5%High
31Panama City Beach, Florida9,839$3,060$34340.0%High
32Toronto, Ontario9,696$1,531$14946.8%High
33Osaka, Osaka Prefecture9,675$1,906$12853.4%High
34Los Angeles, California9,186$2,742$28843.2%High
35Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur8,977$1,916$18351.1%High
36San Diego, California8,973$4,825$38350.0%High
37Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark8,883$2,055$23249.3%Low
38Kissimmee, Florida8,613$3,146$27845.6%Low
39Porto, Porto8,437$1,781$14248.6%High
40Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur8,367$1,337$14647.0%High
41Vienna, Vienna8,204$1,738$16246.1%Low
42Austin, Texas8,007$2,722$28841.1%Moderate
43Málaga, Andalusia7,969$2,201$17950.2%High
44Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur7,903$1,900$29334.9%High
45Houston, Texas7,816$1,656$19738.2%High
46Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship7,797$921$11237.7%Low
47Marrakesh, Marrakech-Safi7,781$1,409$15639.1%Low
48Cartagena, Bolívar7,415$1,499$15638.4%High
49Myrtle Beach, South Carolina7,365$2,168$24838.0%Low
50Miami, Florida7,314$3,185$28745.2%Moderate
51Tulum, Quintana Roo7,277$1,267$19428.7%Low
52Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo7,134$1,034$13535.7%Low
53Capital City of Prague, Prague7,031$2,237$16252.4%Low
54Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City6,874$404$6033.2%Low
55Seville, Andalusia6,830$2,360$18648.3%High
56Venice, Veneto6,714$2,916$25045.1%High
57Guarujá, São Paulo6,583$629$11627.0%Low
58Naples, Campania6,435$1,317$14239.4%High
59Valencia, Valencian Community6,260$1,830$15349.2%High
60Montreal, Quebec6,244$1,865$15949.1%High
61Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco6,226$1,876$21937.7%Low
62Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur6,209$308$7928.9%Moderate
63Berlin, Berlin6,168$2,043$17248.4%High
64Sevierville, Tennessee6,168$4,859$38545.4%Low
65Bogota Capital District - Municipality, RAP (Especial) Central6,075$358$4336.9%High
66São Sebastião, São Paulo5,920$1,221$19428.9%Low
67Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee5,913$3,794$33543.9%Moderate
68Jeju, Jeju5,824$1,219$11140.1%High
69Greater London, England5,720$2,704$28344.6%Low
70Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship5,699$1,478$12744.9%Low
71Chicago, Illinois5,674$3,138$25947.3%High
72Salvador, Bahia5,670$506$6735.5%Low
73Cancún, Quintana Roo5,542$1,069$12336.4%Low
74Pattaya City, Chon Buri Province5,464$570$8735.5%Low
75Phoenix, Arizona5,428$2,963$28044.0%Low
76Tbilisi, Tbilisi5,355$504$5640.6%Low
77Honolulu, Hawaii5,330$3,684$27254.0%High
78Oslo, Oslo5,267$1,271$16643.4%Low
79Praia Grande, São Paulo5,156$365$6826.3%Low
80Marbella, Andalusia5,126$2,731$35041.1%High
81Split, Split-Dalmatia County5,103$1,405$16848.3%Low
82Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro5,097$546$8630.3%Low
83Seattle, Washington5,012$2,979$22851.5%High
84Greater Brisbane, Queensland5,002$2,320$21347.5%Low
85Albufeira, Faro4,995$2,922$30446.4%High
86Atlanta, Georgia4,961$1,943$22337.8%Low
87Gold Coast City, Queensland4,938$3,035$27446.0%Low
88Gulf Shores, Alabama4,923$3,691$40838.8%Low
89Amsterdam, North Holland4,907$2,931$32546.6%High
90Bombinhas, Santa Catarina4,891$597$11531.2%Low
91San Antonio, Texas4,860$1,982$20040.2%High
92George, Western Cape4,791$904$14429.0%Low
93Guadalajara, Jalisco4,711$577$6437.9%Low
94Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County4,675$1,968$20250.8%Low
95Palermo, Sicily4,635$1,159$12741.3%High
96Curitiba, Paraná4,621$446$4541.9%Low
97Mazatlán, Sinaloa4,582$649$13125.6%Low
98New Orleans, Louisiana4,578$3,240$30440.3%High
99Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship4,569$1,036$18634.0%Low
100Miramar Beach, Florida4,546$3,731$43437.2%Low

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 $11,312/month at $687 ADR and 61.4% 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$11,312284$68761.4%High
2Koloa, Hawaii$9,350269$98147.4%High
3Newport Beach, California$9,1641,254$76946.2%High
4Providenciales, Caicos Islands$8,921412$97740.9%Low
5Teton Village, Wyoming$8,486281$89745.4%Low
6Waimea, Hawaii$8,250421$82642.5%High
7Nantucket, Massachusetts$7,695520$1,09340.8%Moderate
8Jackson, Wyoming$7,236343$62847.6%Low
9Aspen, Colorado$7,161568$1,02134.4%High
10Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Balearic Islands$7,157206$89645.2%High
11Isle of Palms, South Carolina$7,1211,004$76540.9%Low
12Hanalei, Hawaii$7,076414$57149.0%High
13Folly Beach, South Carolina$7,014896$60344.7%Low
14Zephyr Cove, Nevada$6,817182$67136.7%Low
15Poipu, Hawaii$6,6561,126$61247.0%High
16Kapalua, Hawaii$6,571310$72340.0%High
17North Side, North Side$6,499187$80637.4%Low
18Powder House Pass, South Dakota$6,363117$60636.5%Low
19Punta Brabo, Aruba$6,349283$44357.5%Low
20Long Bay Hills, Caicos Islands$6,259148$83035.8%Low
21Grace Bay, Caicos Islands$6,258176$59745.4%Low
22Positano, Campania$6,228679$65649.9%High
23Lauterbrunnen, Bern$6,169542$48951.9%Low
24Cruz Bay, United States Virgin Islands$6,125394$62545.4%Low
25Whitsunday Regional, Queensland$6,075357$52846.6%Low
26Canmore, Alberta$6,0741,740$32960.9%Low
27Kaanapali, Hawaii$6,0721,616$87336.4%High
28Kapolei, Hawaii$6,070516$70540.4%High
29Saint Barthélemy, Saint Barthélemy$5,952543$1,04834.7%High
30Town of East Hampton, New York$5,9371,268$1,03735.3%Low
31Santa Eulària des Riu, Balearic Islands$5,887526$79743.1%High
32Coral Harbour, United States Virgin Islands$5,813157$47250.8%Low
33Kapaa, Hawaii$5,807236$43953.1%High
34Sedona, Arizona$5,8051,640$42548.0%Low
35Harvie Heights, Alberta$5,772196$31562.3%Low
36Princeville, Hawaii$5,7521,347$44748.5%High
37Stroud Township, Pennsylvania$5,732129$50238.8%Low
38Big Sky, Montana$5,679979$80933.8%Low
39Saugatuck Township, Michigan$5,667140$53541.6%Low
40City of Westminster, England$5,6631,355$51948.5%Low
41Grindelwald, Bern$5,633505$41255.6%Low
42Charleston, South Carolina$5,5551,802$40951.4%Low
43Santa Barbara, California$5,524963$44748.3%Low
44Middletown, Rhode Island$5,505398$61344.1%High
45Cle Elum, Washington$5,500405$62433.3%Low
46Town of Southampton, New York$5,4931,173$1,05033.0%Low
47Incline Village-Crystal Bay, Nevada$5,444188$62434.7%Moderate
48Manzanita, Oregon$5,351285$41743.1%Low
49Urtijëi - St. Ulrich in Gröden - Ortisei, Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol$5,351167$76942.5%High
50Cannon Beach, Oregon$5,341221$45946.0%Low
51Tofino, British Columbia$5,340323$31857.5%High
52Exuma, Exuma$5,333411$60636.3%Low
53West Bay, West Bay$5,325252$53143.0%Low
54Edgartown, Massachusetts$5,316246$83941.1%Low
55Lake Tekapo, Canterbury$5,289418$30160.1%Low
56Dead Man's Flats, Alberta$5,273195$26760.5%Low
57Rockbridge, Ohio$5,259226$41143.9%Low
58George Town, George Town$5,253324$63242.3%Low
59Zermatt, Wallis$5,229778$52445.3%Low
60Wailea, Hawaii$5,1991,194$58341.3%High
61New Buffalo Township, Michigan$5,179257$64836.5%Low
62Lake Geneva, Wisconsin$5,166204$48140.6%Low
63Breckenridge, Colorado$5,1242,914$56637.1%High
64Indio, California$5,1201,337$60434.2%High
65Queenstown, Otago$5,1182,305$36255.6%Low
66Hollister, Missouri$5,110308$45641.0%Low
67Andratx, Balearic Islands$5,104148$66647.6%High
68Banff, Alberta$5,090137$44643.1%Low
69New Shoreham, Rhode Island$5,081120$66043.9%High
70Santa Rosa Beach, Florida$5,0683,170$56439.0%Low
71Interlaken, Bern$5,054332$41951.6%Low
72Anaheim, California$5,038658$36050.7%High
73Telluride, Colorado$5,027591$67735.3%Low
74Kennebunkport, Maine$4,988150$68042.8%Moderate
75Snowmass Village, Colorado$4,972614$74534.2%Moderate
76Oceanside, California$4,9511,206$40248.2%Low
77Whistler, British Columbia$4,903272$41948.1%High
78Logan, Ohio$4,896682$38943.3%Low
79New Buffalo, Michigan$4,868149$49139.8%Low
80Wilson, Wyoming$4,864256$48948.6%Low
81Sevierville, Tennessee$4,8596,168$38545.4%Low
82Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina$4,844500$60836.8%Low
83Lahaina, Hawaii$4,843995$48945.2%High
84State College, Pennsylvania$4,837186$70339.0%Low
85San Diego, California$4,8258,973$38350.0%High
86Wailuku, Hawaii$4,815329$35449.9%High
87Kailua-Kona, Hawaii$4,812361$45250.7%High
88Mineral, Virginia$4,799229$48934.6%Low
89Paso Robles, California$4,791679$45138.8%Low
90Chatham, Massachusetts$4,788355$55344.1%Low
91Tierra Del Sol, Aruba$4,787165$35852.9%Low
92Stowe, Vermont$4,780831$54438.2%Moderate
93Minato City, Tokyo Prefecture$4,779106$33753.9%High
94Cape May, New Jersey$4,775327$56641.3%Low
95Sedona City Limit, Arizona$4,757370$34249.4%Low
96Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii$4,718761$41443.5%High
97Bar Harbor, Maine$4,691498$41759.1%Moderate
98Sóller, Balearic Islands$4,690436$47050.7%High
99Kennebunk, Maine$4,670222$53544.5%Low
100Napili, Hawaii$4,670376$45746.1%High

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. Nantucket, Massachusetts commands the highest Airbnb nightly rate globally at $1,093/night, generating $7,695/month at 40.8% 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
1Nantucket, Massachusetts$1,093520$7,69540.8%Moderate
2Town of Southampton, New York$1,0501,173$5,49333.0%Low
3Saint Barthélemy, Saint Barthélemy$1,048543$5,95234.7%High
4Town of East Hampton, New York$1,0371,268$5,93735.3%Low
5Aspen, Colorado$1,021568$7,16134.4%High
6Koloa, Hawaii$981269$9,35047.4%High
7Providenciales, Caicos Islands$977412$8,92140.9%Low
8Beaver Creek, Colorado$931513$4,64426.5%Low
9Teton Village, Wyoming$897281$8,48645.4%Low
10Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Balearic Islands$896206$7,15745.2%High
11Kaanapali, Hawaii$8731,616$6,07236.4%High
12Edgartown, Massachusetts$839246$5,31641.1%Low
13Long Bay Hills, Caicos Islands$830148$6,25935.8%Low
14Waimea, Hawaii$826421$8,25042.5%High
15Ferguson Township, Pennsylvania$812116$4,49533.6%Low
16Big Sky, Montana$809979$5,67933.8%Low
17North Side, North Side$806187$6,49937.4%Low
18Long Beach Township, New Jersey$805160$4,66937.4%Low
19Vail, Colorado$8031,437$4,40328.8%High
20Santa Eulària des Riu, Balearic Islands$797526$5,88743.1%High
21Newport Beach, California$7691,254$9,16446.2%High
22Urtijëi - St. Ulrich in Gröden - Ortisei, Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol$769167$5,35142.5%High
23Isle of Palms, South Carolina$7651,004$7,12140.9%Low
24Snowmass Village, Colorado$745614$4,97234.2%Moderate
25Corral del Risco, Nayarit$738415$4,00429.0%Low
26La Romana, La Romana$732807$3,98726.4%Low
27Kapalua, Hawaii$723310$6,57140.0%High
28Kapolei, Hawaii$705516$6,07040.4%High
29State College, Pennsylvania$703186$4,83739.0%Low
30Veysonnaz, Wallis$694148$2,61128.1%Low
31Municipality of Mykonos, Aegean$687311$3,30734.6%High
32Kahuku, Hawaii$687284$11,31261.4%High
33Kennebunkport, Maine$680150$4,98842.8%Moderate
34Telluride, Colorado$677591$5,02735.3%Low
35Zephyr Cove, Nevada$671182$6,81736.7%Low
36Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts$669314$4,16342.7%Low
37Andratx, Balearic Islands$666148$5,10447.6%High
38Winhall, Vermont$663172$4,28230.1%Low
39New Shoreham, Rhode Island$660120$5,08143.9%High
40Town of Southold, New York$659485$4,32334.6%Low
41Positano, Campania$656679$6,22849.9%High
42Swanton, Maryland$651251$3,90029.2%Low
43Kiawah Island, South Carolina$648618$4,41732.3%Low
44New Buffalo Township, Michigan$648257$5,17936.5%Low
45Park City, Utah$6393,754$3,80629.7%Low
46George Town, George Town$632324$5,25342.3%Low
47Jackson, Wyoming$628343$7,23647.6%Low
48Cruz Bay, United States Virgin Islands$625394$6,12545.4%Low
49Tisbury, Massachusetts$625179$4,38242.0%Low
50Incline Village-Crystal Bay, Nevada$624188$5,44434.7%Moderate
51Cle Elum, Washington$624405$5,50033.3%Low
52Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey$616160$4,25344.4%Low
53Middletown, Rhode Island$613398$5,50544.1%High
54Klosters, Grisons$612247$2,34529.1%Low
55Poipu, Hawaii$6121,126$6,65647.0%High
56Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina$608500$4,84436.8%Low
57Felanitx, Balearic Islands$606469$4,37546.4%High
58Exuma, Exuma$606411$5,33336.3%Low
59Powder House Pass, South Dakota$606117$6,36336.5%Low
60Indio, California$6041,337$5,12034.2%High
61Folly Beach, South Carolina$603896$7,01444.7%Low
62McHenry, Maryland$601609$3,88228.0%Low
63Patton Township, Pennsylvania$601179$3,76835.9%Low
64Grace Bay, Caicos Islands$597176$6,25845.4%Low
65Capri, Campania$596398$3,65736.9%High
66Verbier, Wallis$594502$3,11130.6%Low
67City of Saratoga Springs, New York$593690$3,51938.0%Low
68Artà, Balearic Islands$592235$3,21838.8%High
69Abersoch, Wales$589152$3,50032.2%Low
70Wailea, Hawaii$5831,194$5,19941.3%High
71Stratton, Vermont$583114$4,05231.7%Moderate
72Truckee, California$5741,507$4,20231.8%Moderate
73Oxford, Mississippi$572921$2,50826.9%Low
74Hanalei, Hawaii$571414$7,07649.0%High
75Steamboat Springs, Colorado$5702,085$3,68929.7%Moderate
76Hof HaCarmel Regional Council, Haifa District$566137$3,00026.2%Low
77Breckenridge, Colorado$5662,914$5,12437.1%High
78Cape May, New Jersey$566327$4,77541.3%Low
79Bimini, Bimini$565199$3,27328.4%Low
80Brighton, Utah$565143$4,58033.4%Low
81Santa Rosa Beach, Florida$5643,170$5,06839.0%Low
82Mount Standfast, Saint James$561391$3,73035.3%Low
83Oxford, Ohio$561122$2,93833.3%Low
84Fairfield, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region$560145$3,35339.4%Low
85Cortina d'Ampezzo, Veneto$558301$4,28038.7%High
86Town of Brookhaven, New York$557612$3,80840.8%Low
87Chatham, Massachusetts$553355$4,78844.1%Low
88Tahoe City, California$552780$4,34334.8%Moderate
89Corolla, North Carolina$550811$4,47239.4%Low
90Ludlow, Vermont$549449$3,55131.3%Low
91Boyne Valley Township, Michigan$546196$3,50728.9%Low
92Merom HaGalil Regional Council, North District$545101$2,28223.4%Low
93Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina$545496$4,59538.4%Low
94Stowe, Vermont$544831$4,78038.2%Moderate
95Monaco, Monaco$542189$2,93534.8%Low
96Capdepera, Balearic Islands$541308$3,06541.9%High
97York, Maine$538391$3,92242.7%Low
98Selva, Balearic Islands$536164$3,98744.5%High
99Ketchum, Idaho$536388$3,29132.8%Low
100Kennebunk, Maine$535222$4,67044.5%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. Cottesloe, Western Australia leads globally with 65.0% occupancy, $4,186/month revenue, and 127 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 more than 100 active listings to ensure statistical reliability.

Top 100 highest occupancy Airbnb markets worldwide (2026)
#MarketOccupancyActive Listings (TTM)Revenue/moADRRegulation
1Cottesloe, Western Australia65.0%127$4,186$251High
2Harvie Heights, Alberta62.3%196$5,772$315Low
3Kahuku, Hawaii61.4%284$11,312$687High
4Ponta do Sol, Madeira61.4%316$3,407$197High
5Fremantle, Western Australia61.2%291$2,872$175High
6Canmore, Alberta60.9%1,740$6,074$329Low
7Dead Man's Flats, Alberta60.5%195$5,273$267Low
8Tokyo, Tokyo60.4%15,369$2,530$177High
9Margaret River, Western Australia60.1%414$4,030$237High
10Lake Tekapo, Canterbury60.1%418$5,289$301Low
11Ribeira Brava, Madeira59.6%258$3,594$209High
12Senglea, South Eastern Region59.4%104$2,161$146Low
13Hoboken, New Jersey59.2%395$3,918$291Low
14Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture59.2%225$4,065$275High
15Bar Harbor, Maine59.1%498$4,691$417Moderate
16Prague 1, Prague58.9%114$2,432$161Low
17Câmara de Lobos, Madeira58.9%139$3,600$244High
18City of Bayswater, Western Australia58.8%119$2,016$131High
19Takitumu, Rarotonga58.8%111$3,164$201Low
20City of Edinburgh, Scotland58.6%3,960$4,528$301High
21Nakano City, Tokyo Prefecture58.4%141$2,179$142High
22Trenton, Maine58.3%136$4,294$383Low
23Perth, Western Australia58.2%367$2,528$165High
24Portree, Scotland57.9%197$4,365$304Moderate
25Tofino, British Columbia57.5%323$5,340$318High
26Punta Brabo, Aruba57.5%283$6,349$443Low
27Geraldton, Western Australia57.3%122$2,252$151High
28West New York, New Jersey57.2%360$3,013$205Low
29Funchal, Madeira57.1%2,426$4,244$267High
30City of Cockburn, Western Australia57.1%151$2,145$150High
31Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador57.1%107$1,408$148High
32São Vicente, Madeira57.0%281$2,601$177High
33City of Stirling, Western Australia56.9%512$2,839$196High
34Sumida City, Tokyo Prefecture56.8%336$4,062$278High
35Calheta, Madeira56.6%1,028$2,997$206High
36North Vancouver, British Columbia56.5%300$2,213$173High
37Machico, Madeira56.5%264$1,902$136High
38Dartmouth, Nova Scotia56.1%157$1,623$132High
39Birgu, South Eastern Region55.8%107$2,083$159Low
40Innsbruck, Tirol55.8%132$2,225$170Low
41Tremont, Maine55.7%153$4,207$390Low
42l'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Catalonia55.7%834$2,434$179High
43Queenstown, Otago55.6%2,305$5,118$362Low
44Grindelwald, Bern55.6%505$5,633$412Low
45Fort William, Scotland55.4%229$3,379$241High
46Gardiner, Montana55.2%212$4,119$313Low
47City of Melville, Western Australia55.2%146$2,258$169High
48Noord, Noord55.0%565$4,337$325Low
49Squamish, British Columbia55.0%208$2,970$248High
50Bubali, Aruba54.8%717$4,430$313Low
51Vancouver, British Columbia54.7%3,389$2,697$216High
52Ngatangiia, Rarotonga54.7%130$3,251$248Low
53North Bergen, New Jersey54.7%387$2,571$185Low
54City of Vincent, Western Australia54.6%163$1,942$146High
55Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture54.6%15,983$2,677$192High
56Santa Cruz, Madeira54.5%514$3,110$210High
57Langford, British Columbia54.4%252$2,076$164High
58Cork, County Cork54.4%288$2,153$174Low
59Saanich, British Columbia54.4%356$1,617$139High
60Leiden, South Holland54.3%141$1,876$190High
61Taito City, Tokyo Prefecture54.2%330$2,994$189High
62Toowoomba, Queensland54.2%252$2,343$153Low
63Southwest Harbor, Maine54.2%250$3,997$411Low
64Keaau, Hawaii54.1%142$3,909$256High
65Porto Moniz, Madeira54.1%169$1,957$141High
66Honolulu, Hawaii54.0%5,330$3,684$272High
67Oranjestad, Aruba54.0%184$2,526$167Low
68Adamantas, Aegean53.9%397$2,106$225High
69Seward, Alaska53.9%272$3,204$324Low
70Minato City, Tokyo Prefecture53.9%106$4,779$337High
71Floriana, South Eastern Region53.8%138$1,985$153Low
72Katsushika City, Tokyo Prefecture53.8%125$2,615$169High
73Avarua, Rarotonga53.8%110$2,273$164Low
74Cedar Rapids, Iowa53.8%199$1,740$134Low
75Praha 1, Hlavní město Praha53.8%164$2,617$177Low
76Alto Vista, Aruba53.8%225$3,630$251Low
77Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture53.7%3,712$2,945$191High
78South Salt Lake, Utah53.7%143$2,184$149Low
79Gaios, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian53.6%209$1,559$204High
80Halifax, Nova Scotia53.6%762$2,008$154High
81Santana, Madeira53.6%150$1,797$132High
82Osaka, Osaka Prefecture53.4%9,675$1,906$128High
83Nanaimo, British Columbia53.4%348$1,498$130High
84Joondalup, Western Australia53.2%190$2,170$171High
85Kassopaia Municipal Unit, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian53.2%491$2,648$284High
86Cairns, Queensland53.2%868$2,504$179Low
87Mount Pleasant, South Carolina53.2%448$4,417$312Low
88Tías, Canary Islands53.2%1,489$2,178$195High
89Galway, County Galway53.1%822$3,349$270Low
90Ucluelet, British Columbia53.1%358$3,655$242High
91Saint John's, Newfoundland and Labrador53.1%540$1,894$164High
92Kamloops, British Columbia53.1%214$1,246$116High
93Kapaa, Hawaii53.1%236$5,807$439High
94District of North Vancouver, British Columbia52.9%446$2,080$197High
95Tierra Del Sol, Aruba52.9%165$4,787$358Low
96Barcelona, Catalonia52.8%10,984$3,356$232High
97Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador52.8%116$1,534$153High
98Bellingham, Washington52.8%357$2,785$219Low
99Hobart, Tasmania52.7%1,504$2,690$191High
100Beatenberg, Bern52.6%118$3,723$300Low
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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 14,044+ markets tracked globally, 10454 have low regulation, 0 have medium, and 3230 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 2026-05-04. 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 2026-05-04. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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