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

Source: AirROI

Last updated: 2025-12-01

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:6,343Monthly Revenue:$2183.19Daily Rate (ADR):$170.89Occupancy:50.43%Regulation:High
Rank:#2Market:MunichCountry:GermanyProperties:3,386Monthly Revenue:$1807.30Daily Rate (ADR):$199.12Occupancy:40.67%Regulation:Low
Rank:#3Market:HamburgCountry:GermanyProperties:2,509Monthly Revenue:$1878.47Daily Rate (ADR):$158.26Occupancy:48.75%Regulation:High
Rank:#4Market:CologneCountry:GermanyProperties:2,103Monthly Revenue:$1610.70Daily Rate (ADR):$165.75Occupancy:43.26%Regulation:High
Rank:#5Market:LeipzigCountry:GermanyProperties:1,739Monthly Revenue:$1069.95Daily Rate (ADR):$114.49Occupancy:40.36%Regulation:Low
Rank:#6Market:DusseldorfCountry:GermanyProperties:1,428Monthly Revenue:$1309.86Daily Rate (ADR):$158.91Occupancy:38.10%Regulation:High
Rank:#7Market:DresdenCountry:GermanyProperties:1,329Monthly Revenue:$1324.64Daily Rate (ADR):$117.47Occupancy:44.79%Regulation:Low
Rank:#8Market:HanoverCountry:GermanyProperties:1,271Monthly Revenue:$1047.67Daily Rate (ADR):$155.36Occupancy:34.64%Regulation:Low
Rank:#9Market:NurembergCountry:GermanyProperties:976Monthly Revenue:$1462.55Daily Rate (ADR):$142.39Occupancy:41.45%Regulation:Low
Rank:#10Market:EssenCountry:GermanyProperties:862Monthly Revenue:$1005.06Daily Rate (ADR):$120.50Occupancy:36.98%Regulation:Low
Rank:#11Market:LübeckCountry:GermanyProperties:847Monthly Revenue:$1121.70Daily Rate (ADR):$161.68Occupancy:37.92%Regulation:Low
Rank:#12Market:StuttgartCountry:GermanyProperties:839Monthly Revenue:$1079.81Daily Rate (ADR):$112.36Occupancy:41.61%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#13Market:FrankfurtCountry:GermanyProperties:828Monthly Revenue:$966.81Daily Rate (ADR):$134.06Occupancy:36.18%Regulation:Low
Rank:#14Market:SyltCountry:GermanyProperties:675Monthly Revenue:$1015.16Daily Rate (ADR):$194.96Occupancy:28.33%Regulation:Low
Rank:#15Market:BremenCountry:GermanyProperties:668Monthly Revenue:$1003.15Daily Rate (ADR):$98.04Occupancy:44.41%Regulation:Low
Rank:#16Market:BraunlageCountry:GermanyProperties:654Monthly Revenue:$1154.51Daily Rate (ADR):$169.45Occupancy:29.32%Regulation:Low
Rank:#17Market:WinterbergCountry:GermanyProperties:574Monthly Revenue:$1587.20Daily Rate (ADR):$215.24Occupancy:30.44%Regulation:Low
Rank:#18Market:KasselCountry:GermanyProperties:547Monthly Revenue:$861.97Daily Rate (ADR):$97.77Occupancy:37.76%Regulation:Low
Rank:#19Market:ErfurtCountry:GermanyProperties:538Monthly Revenue:$1225.70Daily Rate (ADR):$119.39Occupancy:41.85%Regulation:Low
Rank:#20Market:KappelnCountry:GermanyProperties:528Monthly Revenue:$740.14Daily Rate (ADR):$233.12Occupancy:23.37%Regulation:Low
Rank:#21Market:Garmisch-PartenkirchenCountry:GermanyProperties:517Monthly Revenue:$2455.54Daily Rate (ADR):$234.77Occupancy:44.68%Regulation:Low
Rank:#22Market:CuxhavenCountry:GermanyProperties:504Monthly Revenue:$651.54Daily Rate (ADR):$122.51Occupancy:27.01%Regulation:Low
Rank:#23Market:KarlsruheCountry:GermanyProperties:499Monthly Revenue:$1024.46Daily Rate (ADR):$101.48Occupancy:44.89%Regulation:Low
Rank:#24Market:RostockCountry:GermanyProperties:492Monthly Revenue:$1114.68Daily Rate (ADR):$141.64Occupancy:37.56%Regulation:Low
Rank:#25Market:DuisburgCountry:GermanyProperties:472Monthly Revenue:$1012.24Daily Rate (ADR):$159.81Occupancy:35.26%Regulation:Low
Rank:#26Market:KoblenzCountry:GermanyProperties:466Monthly Revenue:$1225.23Daily Rate (ADR):$116.05Occupancy:42.83%Regulation:Low
Rank:#27Market:FehmarnCountry:GermanyProperties:463Monthly Revenue:$1222.50Daily Rate (ADR):$152.16Occupancy:36.24%Regulation:Low
Rank:#28Market:BinzCountry:GermanyProperties:460Monthly Revenue:$983.24Daily Rate (ADR):$189.80Occupancy:28.60%Regulation:Low
Rank:#29Market:FriedrichshafenCountry:GermanyProperties:456Monthly Revenue:$1515.28Daily Rate (ADR):$172.65Occupancy:39.04%Regulation:Low
Rank:#30Market:HeidelbergCountry:GermanyProperties:431Monthly Revenue:$1404.76Daily Rate (ADR):$144.99Occupancy:45.66%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#31Market:BüsumCountry:GermanyProperties:414Monthly Revenue:$670.99Daily Rate (ADR):$148.99Occupancy:24.26%Regulation:Low
Rank:#32Market:DortmundCountry:GermanyProperties:407Monthly Revenue:$940.69Daily Rate (ADR):$111.86Occupancy:38.22%Regulation:High
Rank:#33Market:Freiburg im BreisgauCountry:GermanyProperties:405Monthly Revenue:$1648.94Daily Rate (ADR):$119.79Occupancy:53.70%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#34Market:WiesbadenCountry:GermanyProperties:386Monthly Revenue:$1003.74Daily Rate (ADR):$106.43Occupancy:42.37%Regulation:Low
Rank:#35Market:BonnCountry:GermanyProperties:383Monthly Revenue:$1067.73Daily Rate (ADR):$98.91Occupancy:44.92%Regulation:High
Rank:#36Market:MagdeburgCountry:GermanyProperties:382Monthly Revenue:$728.83Daily Rate (ADR):$90.82Occupancy:37.70%Regulation:Low
Rank:#37Market:WuppertalCountry:GermanyProperties:376Monthly Revenue:$839.81Daily Rate (ADR):$113.09Occupancy:37.68%Regulation:Low
Rank:#38Market:KielCountry:GermanyProperties:375Monthly Revenue:$1114.69Daily Rate (ADR):$93.07Occupancy:49.64%Regulation:Low
Rank:#39Market:NordenCountry:GermanyProperties:363Monthly Revenue:$594.62Daily Rate (ADR):$117.73Occupancy:28.10%Regulation:Low
Rank:#40Market:Sankt Peter-OrdingCountry:GermanyProperties:352Monthly Revenue:$1614.83Daily Rate (ADR):$179.42Occupancy:36.98%Regulation:Low
Rank:#41Market:AugsburgCountry:GermanyProperties:348Monthly Revenue:$1444.78Daily Rate (ADR):$124.49Occupancy:46.05%Regulation:Low
Rank:#42Market:ZingstCountry:GermanyProperties:343Monthly Revenue:$822.57Daily Rate (ADR):$164.14Occupancy:24.67%Regulation:Low
Rank:#43Market:BielefeldCountry:GermanyProperties:342Monthly Revenue:$994.68Daily Rate (ADR):$111.23Occupancy:40.26%Regulation:Low
Rank:#44Market:ChemnitzCountry:GermanyProperties:338Monthly Revenue:$880.89Daily Rate (ADR):$87.40Occupancy:40.50%Regulation:Low
Rank:#45Market:GoslarCountry:GermanyProperties:333Monthly Revenue:$1074.09Daily Rate (ADR):$123.77Occupancy:33.85%Regulation:Low
Rank:#46Market:WürzburgCountry:GermanyProperties:329Monthly Revenue:$1487.32Daily Rate (ADR):$122.16Occupancy:47.01%Regulation:Low
Rank:#47Market:BochumCountry:GermanyProperties:329Monthly Revenue:$980.73Daily Rate (ADR):$95.52Occupancy:42.58%Regulation:Low
Rank:#48Market:Timmendorfer StrandCountry:GermanyProperties:326Monthly Revenue:$1078.70Daily Rate (ADR):$174.38Occupancy:30.85%Regulation:Low
Rank:#49Market:MannheimCountry:GermanyProperties:324Monthly Revenue:$859.08Daily Rate (ADR):$91.56Occupancy:40.79%Regulation:Low
Rank:#50Market:ScharbeutzCountry:GermanyProperties:316Monthly Revenue:$1082.23Daily Rate (ADR):$168.26Occupancy:31.38%Regulation:Low
Rank:#51Market:PotsdamCountry:GermanyProperties:306Monthly Revenue:$1421.72Daily Rate (ADR):$156.06Occupancy:41.83%Regulation:Low
Rank:#52Market:WangerlandCountry:GermanyProperties:291Monthly Revenue:$1029.62Daily Rate (ADR):$130.37Occupancy:34.31%Regulation:Low
Rank:#53Market:KrefeldCountry:GermanyProperties:288Monthly Revenue:$976.92Daily Rate (ADR):$139.59Occupancy:36.18%Regulation:Low
Rank:#54Market:OldenburgCountry:GermanyProperties:287Monthly Revenue:$1143.62Daily Rate (ADR):$107.95Occupancy:44.52%Regulation:Low
Rank:#55Market:HeringsdorfCountry:GermanyProperties:285Monthly Revenue:$599.14Daily Rate (ADR):$166.25Occupancy:24.00%Regulation:Low
Rank:#56Market:WernigerodeCountry:GermanyProperties:280Monthly Revenue:$1249.88Daily Rate (ADR):$143.17Occupancy:36.59%Regulation:Low
Rank:#57Market:SaarbrückenCountry:GermanyProperties:278Monthly Revenue:$838.68Daily Rate (ADR):$87.45Occupancy:40.69%Regulation:Low
Rank:#58Market:BrunswickCountry:GermanyProperties:276Monthly Revenue:$1033.56Daily Rate (ADR):$96.77Occupancy:46.28%Regulation:Low
Rank:#59Market:Baden-BadenCountry:GermanyProperties:275Monthly Revenue:$1401.54Daily Rate (ADR):$138.35Occupancy:40.85%Regulation:Low
Rank:#60Market:Halle (Saale)Country:GermanyProperties:270Monthly Revenue:$790.57Daily Rate (ADR):$98.71Occupancy:35.71%Regulation:Low
Rank:#61Market:RegensburgCountry:GermanyProperties:269Monthly Revenue:$1348.90Daily Rate (ADR):$124.93Occupancy:44.81%Regulation:Low
Rank:#62Market:TrierCountry:GermanyProperties:264Monthly Revenue:$1326.70Daily Rate (ADR):$112.30Occupancy:47.58%Regulation:Low
Rank:#63Market:MünsterCountry:GermanyProperties:260Monthly Revenue:$1607.28Daily Rate (ADR):$120.00Occupancy:53.24%Regulation:High
Rank:#64Market:NorderneyCountry:GermanyProperties:259Monthly Revenue:$873.98Daily Rate (ADR):$173.32Occupancy:26.32%Regulation:Low
Rank:#65Market:QuedlinburgCountry:GermanyProperties:256Monthly Revenue:$1201.39Daily Rate (ADR):$119.95Occupancy:39.27%Regulation:Low
Rank:#66Market:ÜberlingenCountry:GermanyProperties:255Monthly Revenue:$1336.62Daily Rate (ADR):$176.49Occupancy:39.96%Regulation:Low
Rank:#67Market:DornumCountry:GermanyProperties:249Monthly Revenue:$627.89Daily Rate (ADR):$111.49Occupancy:27.04%Regulation:Low
Rank:#68Market:AachenCountry:GermanyProperties:240Monthly Revenue:$1209.93Daily Rate (ADR):$108.59Occupancy:46.98%Regulation:High
Rank:#69Market:BremerhavenCountry:GermanyProperties:234Monthly Revenue:$1065.35Daily Rate (ADR):$107.76Occupancy:41.08%Regulation:Low
Rank:#70Market:MainzCountry:GermanyProperties:234Monthly Revenue:$1130.39Daily Rate (ADR):$110.51Occupancy:48.57%Regulation:Low
Rank:#71Market:FlensburgCountry:GermanyProperties:233Monthly Revenue:$1101.85Daily Rate (ADR):$115.35Occupancy:42.37%Regulation:Low
Rank:#72Market:SchwerinCountry:GermanyProperties:226Monthly Revenue:$1192.92Daily Rate (ADR):$122.97Occupancy:39.82%Regulation:Low
Rank:#73Market:GelsenkirchenCountry:GermanyProperties:223Monthly Revenue:$823.97Daily Rate (ADR):$142.56Occupancy:30.54%Regulation:Low
Rank:#74Market:KaiserslauternCountry:GermanyProperties:223Monthly Revenue:$873.01Daily Rate (ADR):$97.17Occupancy:42.62%Regulation:Low
Rank:#75Market:WilhelmshavenCountry:GermanyProperties:222Monthly Revenue:$1008.06Daily Rate (ADR):$108.02Occupancy:40.59%Regulation:Low
Rank:#76Market:MönchengladbachCountry:GermanyProperties:221Monthly Revenue:$934.59Daily Rate (ADR):$118.50Occupancy:37.90%Regulation:Low
Rank:#77Market:BambergCountry:GermanyProperties:215Monthly Revenue:$1489.21Daily Rate (ADR):$120.66Occupancy:47.81%Regulation:Low
Rank:#78Market:HüdeCountry:GermanyProperties:215Monthly Revenue:$863.14Daily Rate (ADR):$198.66Occupancy:22.89%Regulation:Low
Rank:#79Market:WeimarCountry:GermanyProperties:215Monthly Revenue:$1225.61Daily Rate (ADR):$114.11Occupancy:40.79%Regulation:Low
Rank:#80Market:ButjadingenCountry:GermanyProperties:213Monthly Revenue:$967.78Daily Rate (ADR):$147.76Occupancy:30.30%Regulation:Low
Rank:#81Market:SellinCountry:GermanyProperties:210Monthly Revenue:$930.68Daily Rate (ADR):$147.46Occupancy:29.77%Regulation:Low
Rank:#82Market:NeussCountry:GermanyProperties:210Monthly Revenue:$1332.76Daily Rate (ADR):$132.51Occupancy:40.98%Regulation:Low
Rank:#83Market:ConstanceCountry:GermanyProperties:208Monthly Revenue:$1710.42Daily Rate (ADR):$161.14Occupancy:47.74%Regulation:High
Rank:#84Market:Offenbach am MainCountry:GermanyProperties:207Monthly Revenue:$1178.95Daily Rate (ADR):$134.50Occupancy:38.55%Regulation:Low
Rank:#85Market:OberstdorfCountry:GermanyProperties:200Monthly Revenue:$1390.12Daily Rate (ADR):$199.03Occupancy:36.55%Regulation:Low
Rank:#86Market:LaatzenCountry:GermanyProperties:195Monthly Revenue:$945.91Daily Rate (ADR):$207.17Occupancy:27.73%Regulation:Low
Rank:#87Market:OsnabrückCountry:GermanyProperties:195Monthly Revenue:$1047.92Daily Rate (ADR):$98.06Occupancy:42.96%Regulation:Low
Rank:#88Market:BayreuthCountry:GermanyProperties:194Monthly Revenue:$1298.39Daily Rate (ADR):$131.77Occupancy:40.37%Regulation:Low
Rank:#89Market:Clausthal-ZellerfeldCountry:GermanyProperties:193Monthly Revenue:$1380.87Daily Rate (ADR):$143.72Occupancy:37.51%Regulation:Low
Rank:#90Market:Bad HarzburgCountry:GermanyProperties:191Monthly Revenue:$1075.65Daily Rate (ADR):$107.41Occupancy:39.35%Regulation:Low
Rank:#91Market:BoltenhagenCountry:GermanyProperties:189Monthly Revenue:$714.23Daily Rate (ADR):$170.74Occupancy:26.27%Regulation:Low
Rank:#92Market:OberhausenCountry:GermanyProperties:184Monthly Revenue:$881.70Daily Rate (ADR):$113.47Occupancy:35.32%Regulation:Low
Rank:#93Market:GrömitzCountry:GermanyProperties:184Monthly Revenue:$773.58Daily Rate (ADR):$165.29Occupancy:28.85%Regulation:Low
Rank:#94Market:Bergisch GladbachCountry:GermanyProperties:183Monthly Revenue:$1373.33Daily Rate (ADR):$189.60Occupancy:34.52%Regulation:Low
Rank:#95Market:TübingenCountry:GermanyProperties:182Monthly Revenue:$1295.94Daily Rate (ADR):$95.70Occupancy:52.13%Regulation:High
Rank:#96Market:PaderbornCountry:GermanyProperties:182Monthly Revenue:$845.80Daily Rate (ADR):$91.49Occupancy:41.37%Regulation:Low
Rank:#97Market:GöttingenCountry:GermanyProperties:181Monthly Revenue:$893.88Daily Rate (ADR):$82.16Occupancy:43.69%Regulation:Low
Rank:#98Market:RustCountry:GermanyProperties:178Monthly Revenue:$2837.77Daily Rate (ADR):$200.82Occupancy:53.64%Regulation:Low
Rank:#99Market:PrerowCountry:GermanyProperties:173Monthly Revenue:$789.00Daily Rate (ADR):$162.11Occupancy:26.21%Regulation:Low
Rank:#100Market:StralsundCountry:GermanyProperties:173Monthly Revenue:$1156.10Daily Rate (ADR):$118.70Occupancy:43.80%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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