Top 100 Best Places in Germany to Invest in Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals (2025)

Source: AirROI

Last updated: 2025-10-01

Unlock high-ROI opportunities in Germany‘s booming short-term rental (STR) market. This 2025 Airbnb investment guide from AirROI leverages cutting-edge Airbnb data analytics to pinpoint the most profitable cities for Airbnb and vacation rental entrepreneurs. Whether you’re scaling your portfolio or making your first STR investment, discover markets with strong rental demand, high revenue potential, and favorable regulations. We are committed to providing trustworthy insights based on comprehensive market analysis, and you can learn more about our rigorous approach to data accuracy.

Our STR market analysis dives deep into key performance indicators like monthly revenue, average daily rates (ADR), occupancy trends, property counts, and regulatory landscapes across Germany. We go beyond simple rankings to provide the context you need for informed investment decisions using reliable Airbnb data.

Explore the data-driven insights below to identify the premier short-term rental investment hotspots and high ROI Airbnb markets in Germany for 2025.

Top Short-Term Rental Markets in Germany

Rank:#1Market:BerlinCountry:GermanyProperties:6,391Monthly Revenue:$2037.59Daily Rate (ADR):$164.17Occupancy:49.59%Regulation:High
Rank:#2Market:MunichCountry:GermanyProperties:3,552Monthly Revenue:$1650.07Daily Rate (ADR):$193.92Occupancy:39.95%Regulation:Low
Rank:#3Market:HamburgCountry:GermanyProperties:2,556Monthly Revenue:$1785.21Daily Rate (ADR):$151.65Occupancy:48.55%Regulation:High
Rank:#4Market:CologneCountry:GermanyProperties:2,128Monthly Revenue:$1487.51Daily Rate (ADR):$158.79Occupancy:42.54%Regulation:High
Rank:#5Market:LeipzigCountry:GermanyProperties:1,759Monthly Revenue:$1031.07Daily Rate (ADR):$112.68Occupancy:40.31%Regulation:Low
Rank:#6Market:DusseldorfCountry:GermanyProperties:1,408Monthly Revenue:$1192.86Daily Rate (ADR):$155.78Occupancy:36.80%Regulation:High
Rank:#7Market:DresdenCountry:GermanyProperties:1,317Monthly Revenue:$1270.68Daily Rate (ADR):$112.84Occupancy:44.68%Regulation:Low
Rank:#8Market:HanoverCountry:GermanyProperties:1,285Monthly Revenue:$987.28Daily Rate (ADR):$152.40Occupancy:34.21%Regulation:Low
Rank:#9Market:NurembergCountry:GermanyProperties:963Monthly Revenue:$1399.22Daily Rate (ADR):$138.46Occupancy:41.39%Regulation:Low
Rank:#10Market:StuttgartCountry:GermanyProperties:858Monthly Revenue:$1040.04Daily Rate (ADR):$112.00Occupancy:42.31%Regulation:Low
Rank:#11Market:EssenCountry:GermanyProperties:849Monthly Revenue:$941.07Daily Rate (ADR):$116.58Occupancy:36.86%Regulation:Low
Rank:#12Market:LübeckCountry:GermanyProperties:847Monthly Revenue:$1090.96Daily Rate (ADR):$162.19Occupancy:37.83%Regulation:Low
Rank:#13Market:FrankfurtCountry:GermanyProperties:828Monthly Revenue:$909.44Daily Rate (ADR):$126.12Occupancy:36.18%Regulation:Low
Rank:#14Market:SyltCountry:GermanyProperties:655Monthly Revenue:$979.02Daily Rate (ADR):$185.85Occupancy:28.91%Regulation:Low
Rank:#15Market:BremenCountry:GermanyProperties:639Monthly Revenue:$925.10Daily Rate (ADR):$91.96Occupancy:44.33%Regulation:Low
Rank:#16Market:BraunlageCountry:GermanyProperties:637Monthly Revenue:$1134.74Daily Rate (ADR):$164.03Occupancy:29.45%Regulation:Low
Rank:#17Market:WinterbergCountry:GermanyProperties:579Monthly Revenue:$1508.05Daily Rate (ADR):$206.86Occupancy:30.54%Regulation:Low
Rank:#18Market:KappelnCountry:GermanyProperties:538Monthly Revenue:$668.76Daily Rate (ADR):$229.06Occupancy:22.44%Regulation:Low
Rank:#19Market:Garmisch-PartenkirchenCountry:GermanyProperties:536Monthly Revenue:$2299.22Daily Rate (ADR):$227.64Occupancy:43.42%Regulation:Low
Rank:#20Market:KasselCountry:GermanyProperties:533Monthly Revenue:$839.93Daily Rate (ADR):$93.60Occupancy:38.26%Regulation:Low
Rank:#21Market:ErfurtCountry:GermanyProperties:530Monthly Revenue:$1178.37Daily Rate (ADR):$115.25Occupancy:41.68%Regulation:Low
Rank:#22Market:CuxhavenCountry:GermanyProperties:503Monthly Revenue:$606.83Daily Rate (ADR):$116.72Occupancy:26.69%Regulation:Low
Rank:#23Market:KarlsruheCountry:GermanyProperties:500Monthly Revenue:$993.68Daily Rate (ADR):$97.28Occupancy:44.97%Regulation:Low
Rank:#24Market:RostockCountry:GermanyProperties:489Monthly Revenue:$1033.38Daily Rate (ADR):$135.75Occupancy:37.22%Regulation:Low
Rank:#25Market:DuisburgCountry:GermanyProperties:483Monthly Revenue:$978.79Daily Rate (ADR):$150.97Occupancy:34.93%Regulation:Low
Rank:#26Market:FriedrichshafenCountry:GermanyProperties:454Monthly Revenue:$1471.22Daily Rate (ADR):$174.80Occupancy:38.65%Regulation:Low
Rank:#27Market:BinzCountry:GermanyProperties:453Monthly Revenue:$956.55Daily Rate (ADR):$187.99Occupancy:28.01%Regulation:Low
Rank:#28Market:KoblenzCountry:GermanyProperties:451Monthly Revenue:$1155.62Daily Rate (ADR):$111.13Occupancy:43.02%Regulation:Low
Rank:#29Market:FehmarnCountry:GermanyProperties:447Monthly Revenue:$1161.45Daily Rate (ADR):$146.49Occupancy:35.73%Regulation:Low
Rank:#30Market:HeidelbergCountry:GermanyProperties:435Monthly Revenue:$1347.57Daily Rate (ADR):$138.54Occupancy:45.47%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#31Market:DortmundCountry:GermanyProperties:411Monthly Revenue:$920.55Daily Rate (ADR):$110.57Occupancy:39.12%Regulation:High
Rank:#32Market:Freiburg im BreisgauCountry:GermanyProperties:408Monthly Revenue:$1538.35Daily Rate (ADR):$114.58Occupancy:53.44%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#33Market:BonnCountry:GermanyProperties:392Monthly Revenue:$1010.69Daily Rate (ADR):$95.66Occupancy:44.50%Regulation:High
Rank:#34Market:BüsumCountry:GermanyProperties:382Monthly Revenue:$652.02Daily Rate (ADR):$144.17Occupancy:24.43%Regulation:Low
Rank:#35Market:KielCountry:GermanyProperties:377Monthly Revenue:$1040.85Daily Rate (ADR):$87.64Occupancy:49.20%Regulation:Low
Rank:#36Market:WiesbadenCountry:GermanyProperties:367Monthly Revenue:$962.73Daily Rate (ADR):$100.31Occupancy:43.30%Regulation:Low
Rank:#37Market:MagdeburgCountry:GermanyProperties:366Monthly Revenue:$711.86Daily Rate (ADR):$85.49Occupancy:39.09%Regulation:Low
Rank:#38Market:NordenCountry:GermanyProperties:363Monthly Revenue:$573.18Daily Rate (ADR):$113.73Occupancy:27.68%Regulation:Low
Rank:#39Market:AugsburgCountry:GermanyProperties:350Monthly Revenue:$1360.77Daily Rate (ADR):$120.13Occupancy:46.97%Regulation:Low
Rank:#40Market:WuppertalCountry:GermanyProperties:349Monthly Revenue:$820.83Daily Rate (ADR):$106.67Occupancy:38.25%Regulation:Low
Rank:#41Market:ZingstCountry:GermanyProperties:344Monthly Revenue:$760.22Daily Rate (ADR):$157.79Occupancy:24.33%Regulation:Low
Rank:#42Market:Sankt Peter-OrdingCountry:GermanyProperties:344Monthly Revenue:$1497.13Daily Rate (ADR):$172.09Occupancy:35.96%Regulation:Low
Rank:#43Market:BielefeldCountry:GermanyProperties:330Monthly Revenue:$934.47Daily Rate (ADR):$103.79Occupancy:39.91%Regulation:Low
Rank:#44Market:WürzburgCountry:GermanyProperties:328Monthly Revenue:$1407.98Daily Rate (ADR):$119.53Occupancy:46.76%Regulation:Low
Rank:#45Market:GoslarCountry:GermanyProperties:324Monthly Revenue:$1004.80Daily Rate (ADR):$116.78Occupancy:33.62%Regulation:Low
Rank:#46Market:BochumCountry:GermanyProperties:321Monthly Revenue:$926.90Daily Rate (ADR):$90.80Occupancy:42.28%Regulation:Low
Rank:#47Market:Timmendorfer StrandCountry:GermanyProperties:321Monthly Revenue:$1014.97Daily Rate (ADR):$164.86Occupancy:30.22%Regulation:Low
Rank:#48Market:MannheimCountry:GermanyProperties:318Monthly Revenue:$833.83Daily Rate (ADR):$88.05Occupancy:41.43%Regulation:Low
Rank:#49Market:ScharbeutzCountry:GermanyProperties:317Monthly Revenue:$997.92Daily Rate (ADR):$159.01Occupancy:30.61%Regulation:Low
Rank:#50Market:ChemnitzCountry:GermanyProperties:305Monthly Revenue:$869.60Daily Rate (ADR):$83.40Occupancy:41.79%Regulation:Low
Rank:#51Market:PotsdamCountry:GermanyProperties:302Monthly Revenue:$1373.90Daily Rate (ADR):$152.13Occupancy:41.47%Regulation:Low
Rank:#52Market:HeringsdorfCountry:GermanyProperties:289Monthly Revenue:$563.83Daily Rate (ADR):$160.27Occupancy:23.65%Regulation:Low
Rank:#53Market:Baden-BadenCountry:GermanyProperties:281Monthly Revenue:$1370.73Daily Rate (ADR):$137.60Occupancy:41.00%Regulation:Low
Rank:#54Market:BrunswickCountry:GermanyProperties:280Monthly Revenue:$974.08Daily Rate (ADR):$92.93Occupancy:46.49%Regulation:Low
Rank:#55Market:WangerlandCountry:GermanyProperties:277Monthly Revenue:$955.76Daily Rate (ADR):$125.29Occupancy:33.10%Regulation:Low
Rank:#56Market:OldenburgCountry:GermanyProperties:273Monthly Revenue:$1063.84Daily Rate (ADR):$103.27Occupancy:44.33%Regulation:Low
Rank:#57Market:SaarbrückenCountry:GermanyProperties:272Monthly Revenue:$782.11Daily Rate (ADR):$83.22Occupancy:40.83%Regulation:Low
Rank:#58Market:KrefeldCountry:GermanyProperties:270Monthly Revenue:$923.78Daily Rate (ADR):$128.41Occupancy:36.06%Regulation:Low
Rank:#59Market:WernigerodeCountry:GermanyProperties:269Monthly Revenue:$1219.29Daily Rate (ADR):$140.29Occupancy:36.92%Regulation:Low
Rank:#60Market:NorderneyCountry:GermanyProperties:268Monthly Revenue:$847.31Daily Rate (ADR):$169.19Occupancy:25.34%Regulation:Low
Rank:#61Market:RegensburgCountry:GermanyProperties:265Monthly Revenue:$1301.61Daily Rate (ADR):$120.29Occupancy:44.99%Regulation:Low
Rank:#62Market:QuedlinburgCountry:GermanyProperties:257Monthly Revenue:$1160.38Daily Rate (ADR):$116.33Occupancy:38.98%Regulation:Low
Rank:#63Market:AachenCountry:GermanyProperties:254Monthly Revenue:$1110.23Daily Rate (ADR):$105.68Occupancy:46.32%Regulation:High
Rank:#64Market:TrierCountry:GermanyProperties:254Monthly Revenue:$1288.98Daily Rate (ADR):$108.24Occupancy:47.13%Regulation:Low
Rank:#65Market:ÜberlingenCountry:GermanyProperties:253Monthly Revenue:$1263.92Daily Rate (ADR):$172.03Occupancy:38.95%Regulation:Low
Rank:#66Market:MünsterCountry:GermanyProperties:253Monthly Revenue:$1541.71Daily Rate (ADR):$112.91Occupancy:53.76%Regulation:High
Rank:#67Market:Halle (Saale)Country:GermanyProperties:245Monthly Revenue:$837.82Daily Rate (ADR):$94.42Occupancy:37.29%Regulation:Low
Rank:#68Market:FlensburgCountry:GermanyProperties:244Monthly Revenue:$1015.82Daily Rate (ADR):$112.83Occupancy:41.38%Regulation:Low
Rank:#69Market:DornumCountry:GermanyProperties:243Monthly Revenue:$589.63Daily Rate (ADR):$107.37Occupancy:26.20%Regulation:Low
Rank:#70Market:MainzCountry:GermanyProperties:240Monthly Revenue:$1075.61Daily Rate (ADR):$108.53Occupancy:48.45%Regulation:Low
Rank:#71Market:BremerhavenCountry:GermanyProperties:224Monthly Revenue:$1028.33Daily Rate (ADR):$103.41Occupancy:42.17%Regulation:Low
Rank:#72Market:GelsenkirchenCountry:GermanyProperties:221Monthly Revenue:$764.41Daily Rate (ADR):$133.25Occupancy:30.27%Regulation:Low
Rank:#73Market:WeimarCountry:GermanyProperties:220Monthly Revenue:$1140.62Daily Rate (ADR):$108.58Occupancy:40.29%Regulation:Low
Rank:#74Market:SchwerinCountry:GermanyProperties:218Monthly Revenue:$1160.34Daily Rate (ADR):$117.43Occupancy:40.33%Regulation:Low
Rank:#75Market:Offenbach am MainCountry:GermanyProperties:215Monthly Revenue:$1114.22Daily Rate (ADR):$129.26Occupancy:38.36%Regulation:Low
Rank:#76Market:KaiserslauternCountry:GermanyProperties:215Monthly Revenue:$821.60Daily Rate (ADR):$90.57Occupancy:43.14%Regulation:Low
Rank:#77Market:WilhelmshavenCountry:GermanyProperties:214Monthly Revenue:$956.51Daily Rate (ADR):$104.12Occupancy:40.17%Regulation:Low
Rank:#78Market:ConstanceCountry:GermanyProperties:213Monthly Revenue:$1597.33Daily Rate (ADR):$156.60Occupancy:47.08%Regulation:High
Rank:#79Market:HüdeCountry:GermanyProperties:213Monthly Revenue:$826.83Daily Rate (ADR):$208.96Occupancy:22.54%Regulation:Low
Rank:#80Market:SellinCountry:GermanyProperties:208Monthly Revenue:$851.48Daily Rate (ADR):$139.79Occupancy:28.94%Regulation:Low
Rank:#81Market:BambergCountry:GermanyProperties:203Monthly Revenue:$1417.22Daily Rate (ADR):$113.42Occupancy:47.37%Regulation:Low
Rank:#82Market:NeussCountry:GermanyProperties:202Monthly Revenue:$1218.62Daily Rate (ADR):$128.12Occupancy:39.74%Regulation:Low
Rank:#83Market:OberstdorfCountry:GermanyProperties:199Monthly Revenue:$1294.67Daily Rate (ADR):$192.97Occupancy:36.18%Regulation:Low
Rank:#84Market:MönchengladbachCountry:GermanyProperties:198Monthly Revenue:$947.60Daily Rate (ADR):$112.99Occupancy:37.97%Regulation:Low
Rank:#85Market:Clausthal-ZellerfeldCountry:GermanyProperties:194Monthly Revenue:$1290.83Daily Rate (ADR):$134.69Occupancy:37.82%Regulation:Low
Rank:#86Market:OsnabrückCountry:GermanyProperties:192Monthly Revenue:$974.54Daily Rate (ADR):$94.06Occupancy:42.55%Regulation:Low
Rank:#87Market:BayreuthCountry:GermanyProperties:191Monthly Revenue:$1271.37Daily Rate (ADR):$126.41Occupancy:40.42%Regulation:Low
Rank:#88Market:BoltenhagenCountry:GermanyProperties:189Monthly Revenue:$680.52Daily Rate (ADR):$167.73Occupancy:25.43%Regulation:Low
Rank:#89Market:ButjadingenCountry:GermanyProperties:187Monthly Revenue:$980.39Daily Rate (ADR):$139.42Occupancy:31.58%Regulation:Low
Rank:#90Market:TübingenCountry:GermanyProperties:185Monthly Revenue:$1259.35Daily Rate (ADR):$92.72Occupancy:51.65%Regulation:High
Rank:#91Market:Bad HarzburgCountry:GermanyProperties:185Monthly Revenue:$1013.19Daily Rate (ADR):$102.36Occupancy:38.99%Regulation:Low
Rank:#92Market:Bergisch GladbachCountry:GermanyProperties:185Monthly Revenue:$1271.06Daily Rate (ADR):$180.45Occupancy:34.71%Regulation:Low
Rank:#93Market:OberhausenCountry:GermanyProperties:184Monthly Revenue:$790.84Daily Rate (ADR):$110.19Occupancy:35.10%Regulation:Low
Rank:#94Market:LaatzenCountry:GermanyProperties:180Monthly Revenue:$984.83Daily Rate (ADR):$203.23Occupancy:27.43%Regulation:Low
Rank:#95Market:GrömitzCountry:GermanyProperties:177Monthly Revenue:$726.24Daily Rate (ADR):$162.78Occupancy:27.95%Regulation:Low
Rank:#96Market:PrerowCountry:GermanyProperties:176Monthly Revenue:$730.81Daily Rate (ADR):$158.57Occupancy:25.82%Regulation:Low
Rank:#97Market:PaderbornCountry:GermanyProperties:175Monthly Revenue:$839.39Daily Rate (ADR):$87.95Occupancy:43.55%Regulation:Low
Rank:#98Market:GöttingenCountry:GermanyProperties:173Monthly Revenue:$816.04Daily Rate (ADR):$76.87Occupancy:43.74%Regulation:Low
Rank:#99Market:WolfsburgCountry:GermanyProperties:172Monthly Revenue:$823.67Daily Rate (ADR):$96.17Occupancy:34.95%Regulation:Low
Rank:#100Market:Stadtgebiet BremenCountry:GermanyProperties:170Monthly Revenue:$1223.17Daily Rate (ADR):$105.37Occupancy:44.70%Regulation:Low

Our Data-Driven Methodology for STR Market Analysis

At AirROI, our market rankings and insights are powered by a robust methodology combining comprehensive Airbnb data collection with sophisticated STR analytics techniques. We strive to provide the most accurate and actionable intelligence for short-term rental investors.

Data Collection & Scope

  • Global Coverage: We aggregate STR data from tens of millions of active short-term rental listings across platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo worldwide.
  • Real-Time Metrics: Our systems track key performance indicators (KPIs) daily, including booking rates, nightly pricing (ADR), occupancy rates, and revenue.
  • Regulatory Monitoring: We actively monitor and incorporate local short-term rental regulations, licensing requirements, and tax obligations into our market analysis.

Analysis & Ranking

  • Proprietary Algorithms: AI and machine learning models analyze booking patterns, predict seasonal demand shifts, and identify emerging market trends in the STR space.
  • Key Metric Evaluation: We evaluate markets based on a weighted combination of critical investment factors using our extensive Airbnb analytics:
    • Revenue Potential: Average Monthly Revenue and Average Daily Rate (ADR).
    • Market Demand: Occupancy Rate and booking lead times.
    • Investment Scale: Number of active properties and market growth trends.
    • Regulatory Environment: Assessed impact of local STR regulations on operational feasibility and profitability.
  • Benchmarking: Performance is benchmarked against regional and global averages to provide context for vacation rental investment potential.

Key Metrics Explained

  • Properties: The count of active short-term rental listings in the market.
  • Monthly Revenue: Average revenue generated per property per month, a key indicator for Airbnb profitability.
  • Daily Rate (ADR): Average nightly booking price.
  • Occupancy: Percentage of nights booked out of total available nights, crucial for understanding STR demand.
  • Regulation: An indicator of the local regulatory climate impacting Airbnb investment.

This rigorous approach ensures our recommendations are based on real-world performance Airbnb data and forward-looking market analysis, empowering you to invest smarter in the vacation rental market.

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