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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Johor Bahru, Malaysia Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

The average Airbnb in Johor Bahru brought in RM 27,258 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 11% more than the Johor average of RM 24,657.

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
5,254
Avg. booking lead time
19 days
Listings showing a permit
<1%
Peak revenue month
December
Lowest revenue month
April

The short answer

Johor Bahru Airbnb Market at a Glance

Listings averaged RM 348 a night and were booked on 29% of available nights, close to the Johor average on both counts.

Timing matters: in December, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in April, usually the slowest.

With 5,254 active listings, Johor Bahru is the largest of 21 Johor markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, the number of active listings grew 74%.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Johor Bahru?

Gross bookings per Johor Bahru listing averaged RM 27,258 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Johor average: RM 24,657), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Johor Bahru listing brings in RM 4,870 in December, its best month, and RM 2,390 in April, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 33% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.

In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 4.1 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn RM 7,090+ a month, about 3.2 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn RM 4,200 or more, roughly RM 2,000 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about RM 2,230 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn RM 1,020 or less, about 46% of the median.

These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.

December earns about twice what April does

Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, RM 3,260. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.

Johor Bahru Airbnb Data by Month

Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.

December 2025 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in June 2026.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Johor Bahru, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025RM 2,99731.7%RM 326RM 10016 days2.5 nights
Oct 2025RM 2,87429.7%RM 327RM 9320 days2.4 nights
Nov 2025RM 2,91931.4%RM 328RM 9720 days2.4 nights
Dec 2025RM 4,86343.1%RM 355RM 15722 days2.6 nights
Jan 2026RM 3,10028.1%RM 348RM 10018 days2.9 nights
Feb 2026RM 2,96929.6%RM 355RM 10626 days2.6 nights
Mar 2026RM 3,03329.2%RM 344RM 9816 days2.6 nights
Apr 2026RM 2,31024.1%RM 340RM 7715 days2.8 nights
May 2026RM 3,40627.6%RM 384RM 11017 days3 nights
Jun 2026RM 4,81338.7%RM 390RM 16019 days3.3 nights
Jul 2026RM 4,17631.8%RM 378RM 13522 days4.4 nights
Aug 2026RM 3,50130.9%RM 382RM 11319 days2.5 nights

Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.

Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Johor Bahru address, run it through the Airbnb profit calculator.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Johor Bahru Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Johor Bahru Airbnb took in RM 27,258 in the 12 months to September 2026, an average that counts every active listing, including those open only part of the year. A listing in the top quarter took in about RM 51,290, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about RM 2,920 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money.

These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.

Johor Bahru Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Johor Bahru Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookingsRM 25,308RM 47,620
Cleaning fees guests pay7% of Johor Bahru bookingsRM 1,950RM 3,670
Gross bookingsRM 27,258RM 51,290
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 85% of Johor Bahru listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−RM 3,730−RM 7,010
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; RM 0 if you clean yourself−RM 1,950−RM 3,670
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−RM 1,360−RM 2,560
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−RM 550−RM 1,030
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−RM 820−RM 1,540
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−RM 270−RM 270
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−RM 140−RM 140
ManagementRM 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookingsRM 0RM 0
Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are freeRM 0RM 0
Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed onRM 0RM 0
Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−RM 8,820−RM 16,220
Left for housing costs, then profitRM 18,438about RM 1,540 a monthRM 35,070about RM 2,920 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own Johor Bahru Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Johor Bahru's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.

To work out the profit on one Johor Bahru home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb income calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.

How Johor Bahru's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Johor Bahru listings are booked on 45% or more of their nights, against 26% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of RM 260 adds about RM 2,600 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge RM 390 a night or more, against a median of RM 260. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about RM 2,530 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, December brings the average listing about RM 4,870, against RM 2,390 in April, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Johor Bahru listings average 4.64 stars, and 16% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.

What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about RM 4,270 a month, against RM 2,270 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Johor Bahru?

Johor Bahru listings were booked on 29% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points above the Johor average (27%) and in line with the Malaysia average. In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 43% in December and falls to 25% in April.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.9 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 64%+ of open nights, 38 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 45% or more, roughly three nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 26% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 13% or less, less than one night a week.

December is usually the busiest month in Johor Bahru, April the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month rate of 29% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Nightly rates

How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Johor Bahru?

The average nightly rate in Johor Bahru, known as ADR (average daily rate), was RM 348 over the past year, about the same as the Johor average (RM 335) and about 7% above the Malaysia average of RM 325. In a typical year, rates peak in June at about RM 360 and bottom out in September and October at about RM 305.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.4 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge RM 610+ a night, about 2.3 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge RM 390 or more, about RM 130 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about RM 260 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge RM 180 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

June rates run 19% above October's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, RM 335.

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Johor Bahru?

RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Johor Bahru it averaged RM 100 over the past year, from about RM 80 in a typical April to about RM 157 in a typical December.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn RM 191+ per open night, about 2.7 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn RM 120 or more, about RM 50 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about RM 72 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn RM 42 or less, about 59% of the median.

December RevPAR is about twice April's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, RM 107. The 12-month RevPAR of RM 100 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru has two high seasons, June–July and December, which makes it a moderately seasonal market.

Average revenue by month in Johor Bahru

Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years

The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, RM 3,260.

Revenue by month in Johor Bahru in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Johor Bahru, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryShoulder seasonRM 3,310
FebruaryLow seasonRM 2,810
MarchShoulder seasonRM 3,030
AprilLow seasonRM 2,390
MayLow seasonRM 2,970
JuneHigh seasonRM 4,340
JulyHigh seasonRM 3,650
AugustShoulder seasonRM 3,290
SeptemberLow seasonRM 2,930
OctoberLow seasonRM 2,620
NovemberLow seasonRM 2,930
DecemberHigh seasonRM 4,870
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Johor Bahru by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonDecemberRM 4,87043%RM 353
High seasonJune–JulyRM 4,00035%RM 355
Shoulder seasonJanuary, March, AugustRM 3,21031%RM 340
Low seasonFebruary, April–May, September–NovemberRM 2,78030%RM 323

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Johor Bahru?

Guests book Johor Bahru stays 19 days ahead on average (about three weeks), so many trips are booked close to arrival. December stays are booked furthest out, about 22 days ahead, and April stays closest to arrival, about 14 days. A typical December booking is made in late November.

December stays are booked furthest ahead

Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month figure of 19 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.

Permits

Airbnb Permits and Registration in Johor Bahru

Fewer than 1% of the 5,254 active listings in Johor Bahru display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.

Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Johor Bahru.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Johor Bahru

AirROI's area guide picks eight Johor Bahru neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by City Square Mall, Legoland Malaysia and Johor Bahru Heritage District. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Johor Bahru
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
City Square Mall A bustling commercial hub and shopping center attracting both locals and tourists. Its proximity to many hotels makes it ideal for short-term rentals.City Square Mall, Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple, Komtar JBCC, Sultan Ibrahim Building, Danga Bay
Legoland Malaysia A major family-friendly attraction that draws visitors from all over Malaysia and Singapore. Perfect for hosting families and groups looking for convenience and fun.Legoland Malaysia, Puteri Harbour, Hello Kitty Town, Sanrio Hello Kitty Town, Mawilla Beach
Johor Bahru Heritage District Rich in history and culture, this area is popular among tourists interested in exploring local heritage and architecture. It offers unique charm and character.Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque, Royal Abu Bakar Museum, Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple, Dataran Bandaraya Johor Bahru
Kempas A residential area that is gaining popularity with visitors for its proximity to shopping outlets and amenities, making it suitable for longer stays.Kempas Medical Centre, Johor Premium Outlets, Kempas Mall
Mount Pulai A serene area known for its natural beauty, perfect for those wanting to escape the city while still being close enough to urban conveniences.Mount Pulai Recreational Forest, Waterfalls, Hiking trails, Wildlife
Taman Pelangi This suburb is popular for its vibrant community life and recreational options, appealing to both local and foreign visitors for short stays.Taman Pelangi Food Street, Shopping centers, Local eateries
Puteri Harbour A picturesque marina area that's family-friendly and offers various dining and entertainment options, attracting both tourists and locals.Puteri Harbour, The Els Club Desaru Coast, Family-friendly attractions
Bukit Indah A thriving township that has become increasingly popular for housing and short-term rentals, appealing to families and expatriates.AEON Mall Bukit Indah, Crown Colony, Water parks, Local markets

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Johor Bahru Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Almost every Airbnb in Johor Bahru is an entire home: 95% of listings, with private rooms at 5%. Apartments and condos account for 90% of the stock; houses come next at 8%.

Nearly all listings rent the whole place

Johor Bahru Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 95%
  • Private room 5%
  • Shared room <1%
  • Hotel room <1%
Room types in numbers
Johor Bahru Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home95.1%4,997
Private room4.8%252
Shared room0.1%4
Hotel room0.0%1

Apartments dominate the property mix

Johor Bahru Airbnb listings by property type

  • Apartment/Condo 90%
  • House 8%
  • Hotel/Boutique 1%
  • Others <1%
  • Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
Johor Bahru Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
Apartment/Condo90.2%4,738
House8.5%444
Hotel/Boutique1.0%55
Others0.3%15
Unique stay0.0%2

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Johor Bahru Have?

Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Johor Bahru (32% of entire homes), and 37% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 4,770 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Johor Bahru entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

Bedroom counts in numbers
Johor Bahru entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes with a bedroom count Entire homes
Studio12.8%609
1 bedroom18.0%857
2 bedrooms31.9%1,522
3 bedrooms28.0%1,335
4 bedrooms7.0%332
5+ bedrooms2.5%117

What Each Home Size Earns in Johor Bahru

A typical studio in Johor Bahru earned RM 13,300 over the past year, against RM 83,500 for a home with five or more bedrooms.

What each home size earns in Johor Bahru
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Studio609RM 13,300RM 19,300RM 27630%
1 bedroom857RM 12,300RM 19,300RM 23130%
2 bedrooms1,522RM 16,400RM 23,400RM 32229%
3 bedrooms1,335RM 23,900RM 31,900RM 40929%
4 bedrooms332RM 36,900RM 52,000RM 55929%
5+ bedrooms117RM 83,500RM 125,000RM 1,35228%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Johor Bahru Sleep?

The most common capacity in Johor Bahru is eight or more guests (26% of listings), and 46% of listings sleep six or more.

Johor Bahru listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep

Guest capacity in numbers
Johor Bahru listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings Listings
1 guest0.1%5
2 guests16.0%808
3 guests6.2%312
4 guests23.0%1,165
5 guests8.5%429
6 guests15.7%796
7 guests4.5%227
8+ guests26.0%1,313

How Johor Bahru Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Johor Bahru hosts set up an average of 3 beds per listing. Only 41% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
17
Beds per listing
3
Show exact location
41%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Johor Bahru Offer?

Pools are close to standard in Johor Bahru: 84% of listings have one, and 94% offer free parking on site.

Share of Johor Bahru listings with each common amenity

  • Wifi Nearly all
  • Air conditioning Nearly all
  • TV 98%
  • Free parking on premises 94%
  • Hair dryer 91%
  • Kitchen 90%
  • Washer 88%
  • Iron 88%
  • Self check-in 88%
  • Pool 84%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Johor Bahru

Listings in Johor Bahru with an outdoor kitchen earned about 4.9 times as much a year, on average, as those without: RM 130,000 against RM 26,600. The gap is smaller for life-size games (about 3.2 times as much) and arcade games (about 2.8 times as much). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.

Revenue gap for Johor Bahru listings with each amenity

How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it

  • Outdoor kitchen +389% on 0.6% of listings
  • Life size games +215% on 0.6% of listings
  • Arcade games +183% on 4% of listings
  • Theme room +142% on 1% of listings
  • Sound system +131% on 3% of listings
  • Game console +114% on 6% of listings
  • Hammock +102% on 0.4% of listings
  • Movie theater +97% on 2% of listings
  • Piano +94% on 0.4% of listings
  • Pool table +86% on 18% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Johor Bahru listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
Outdoor kitchen0.6%RM 130,000RM 26,600+389%
Life size games0.6%RM 84,800RM 26,900+215%
Arcade games4%RM 72,300RM 25,600+183%
Theme room1%RM 64,800RM 26,700+142%
Sound system3%RM 60,400RM 26,200+131%
Game console6%RM 54,700RM 25,600+114%
Hammock0.4%RM 55,000RM 27,200+102%
Movie theater2%RM 52,800RM 26,800+97%
Piano0.4%RM 52,800RM 27,200+94%
Pool table18%RM 44,000RM 23,600+86%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Johor Bahru?

Johor Bahru runs on foreign visitors: three-quarters of guests who left reviews live outside Malaysia. Singapore leads with 65% of reviewers, ahead of Indonesia at 2%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 48%, followed by Chinese and Malay.

74% of Johor Bahru guests come from abroad

Where guests who left reviews live

  • International 74%
  • Domestic 26%

Where Johor Bahru guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Kuala Lumpur 17%
  • Johor Bahru 12%
  • Selangor 7%
  • Johor 4%
  • Petaling Jaya 3%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Johor Bahru guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
Kuala Lumpur16.7%
Johor Bahru12.3%
Selangor6.6%
Johor4.1%
Petaling Jaya3.2%

Where Johor Bahru guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Singapore 65%
  • Malaysia 26%
  • Indonesia 2%
  • Australia 1%
  • United States 1%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Johor Bahru guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
Singapore64.8%
Malaysia26.0%
Indonesia2.4%
Australia0.9%
United States0.9%

Languages spoken by Johor Bahru guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 48%
  • Chinese 25%
  • Malay 17%
  • Indonesian 4%
  • Tamil 1%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Johor Bahru guests
Language Share of guests
English47.5%
Chinese24.7%
Malay17.2%
Indonesian3.8%
Tamil1.0%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Johor Bahru?

Johor Bahru Airbnbs average 4.64 stars, and 16% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on cleanliness: it scores 4.60, against 4.77 for host communication.

Communication scores highest in Johor Bahru; cleanliness is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.70
  • Cleanliness 4.60
  • Communication 4.77
  • Location 4.74
  • Check-in 4.73
  • Value 4.62
Category scores in numbers
Johor Bahru guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.70
Cleanliness4.60
Communication4.77
Location4.74
Check-in4.73
Value4.62

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Johor Bahru: Stays, Rules and Fees

More than nine in ten Johor Bahru listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 8% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 38% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Johor Bahru listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 68%
  • 181-270 days 25%
  • 91-180 days 7%
  • 31-90 days <1%
  • 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Johor Bahru listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days67.6%3,550
181-270 days25.1%1,319
91-180 days6.7%351
31-90 days0.6%29
1-30 days0.1%5

Days a year Johor Bahru listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days <1%
  • 181-270 days 7%
  • 91-180 days 26%
  • 31-90 days 38%
  • 1-30 days 28%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Johor Bahru listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days0.8%40
181-270 days7.1%371
91-180 days26.0%1,368
31-90 days38.4%2,020
1-30 days27.7%1,455

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Johor Bahru?

The average Johor Bahru booking lasts 3.1 nights, longest in July and shortest in September. Listings took about 19 bookings each over the year, some 100,000 in all. About nine in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.

Average length of stay by month in Johor Bahru

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Johor Bahru Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

Nearly all listings in Johor Bahru accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Johor Bahru listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 97% 5,115 listings
  • 2 Nights 2% 90 listings
  • 3 Nights <1% 7 listings
  • 4-6 Nights <1% 23 listings
  • 7-29 Nights <1% 10 listings
  • 30+ Nights <1% 9 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Johor Bahru?

Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Johor Bahru, used by 44% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about three-quarters of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 23% on Firm or stricter ones.

Cancellation policies of Johor Bahru listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 30% 1,582 listings
  • Moderate 44% 2,325 listings
  • Limited 3% 160 listings
  • Firm 16% 835 listings
  • Strict 7% 348 listings
  • Super Strict 30 Days <1% 4 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Johor Bahru?

About nine in ten Johor Bahru listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about RM 73. Spread over the average stay of 3.1 nights, that adds roughly RM 25 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 7% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
RM 73
Average cleaning fee
RM 94
Listings charging a fee
90.7%
Share of gross revenue
7.2%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Johor Bahru

The top-grossing Airbnb in Johor Bahru, a five-bedroom home, took in RM 687,000 over the past year, about 25 times the city's average of RM 27,300. All six listings below have five or more bedrooms, so the top of this market belongs to large homes.

JB town area Bungalow with swimming by Urban nook JB town area Bungalow with swimming by Urban nook Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.87
Revenue
RM 686,779
Occupancy
62.2%
Daily rate
RM 2,997
Grand Oasis Villa by Duduk.JB Grand Oasis Villa by Duduk.JB Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.87
Revenue
RM 609,815
Occupancy
44.8%
Daily rate
RM 3,568
Reborn House Private Pool Homestay Reborn House Private Pool Homestay Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Revenue
RM 581,578
Occupancy
72.5%
Daily rate
RM 2,194
JPP l 1 min to downtown Austin l Soundproof private KTV room l Pool l Automatic mahjong machine l… JPP l 1 min to downtown Austin l Soundproof private KTV room l Pool l Automatic mahjong machine l… Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
RM 567,982
Occupancy
49.1%
Daily rate
RM 3,136
Gran Estancia Villa by Duduk.JB Gran Estancia Villa by Duduk.JB Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.83
Revenue
RM 561,225
Occupancy
45.4%
Daily rate
RM 3,153
JPP｜5 minutes from Austin Jiao Tou, luxury private KTV room with soundproofing, 120-inch TV… JPP｜5 minutes from Austin Jiao Tou, luxury private KTV room with soundproofing, 120-inch TV… Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Revenue
RM 516,785
Occupancy
60.7%
Daily rate
RM 2,270

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Johor Bahru?

Anju is the top-grossing host in Johor Bahru, with RM 15.2 million in bookings across 242 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 23% of the market's 5,254 listings.

Top Airbnb hosts in Johor Bahru by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
Anju 242RM 15,231,848RM 62,9424.72/5
Nest Home 222RM 8,440,470RM 38,0204.82/5
Stayrene 230RM 8,281,853RM 36,0084.56/5
4 Rentradise JBcity Account 1 56RM 3,708,198RM 66,2184.47/5
5 Wilson 76RM 3,078,406RM 40,5054.79/5
6 Rentradise JBcity Account 2 95RM 2,447,433RM 25,7624.29/5
7 Torry Kho 34RM 2,310,141RM 67,9454.72/5
8 Ourstay 84RM 2,225,739RM 26,4974.67/5
9 MWM Group 118RM 2,086,674RM 17,6844.51/5
10 Havona 50RM 2,038,545RM 40,7714.71/5

Account numbers mark separate host accounts that share a display name.

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Johor Bahru?

Fewer than 1% of Johor Bahru listings are classed as professionally managed, though 51% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run a third of listings. Two-thirds of listings accept Instant Book, so most stays are confirmed without the host's approval. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 85% of listings.

Superhosts
32.7%
Professional management
0.7%
Cohosted listings
50.7%
Instant Book enabled
67.1%
Simplified Pricing
85.3%

Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Johor Bahru

44 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Johor Bahru, and companies run 40% of its 5,254 active listings. Stayrene is the largest, with 251 listings and an average guest rating of 4.66; the next largest are ANJU Guesthouse, Nest Home Malaysia, Rentradise and R9 HomeStay. Among the five largest, Nest Home Malaysia's homes rate highest, at 4.83.

The five largest run 21% of Johor Bahru's listings

Share of Johor Bahru's 5,254 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host

  • Stayrene 5% · 251
  • ANJU Guesthouse 5% · 242
  • Nest Home Malaysia 4% · 222
  • Rentradise 4% · 209
  • R9 HomeStay 4% · 205
  • All other listings 79%

Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to September 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.

See all 44 companies ranked in the Johor Bahru Airbnb management ranking, with how their homes earn against similar ones.

Nearby markets

Johor Bahru vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 24 km, Singapore (24 km away) earned the most per listing, about 60% more than Johor Bahru.

Airbnb markets near Johor Bahru: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market Listings Avg. annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Tebrau 7 km 168RM 22,516RM 27726%
Plentong 8 km 38RM 23,001RM 31225%
Masai 11 km 136RM 19,459RM 29226%
Skudai 12 km 37RM 22,981RM 30730%
Pasir Gudang 13 km 146RM 17,309RM 31626%
Iskandar Puteri 15 km 1,926RM 21,686RM 27428%
Kulai 23 km 134RM 27,544RM 47926%
Singapore Singapore · 24 km 896RM 43,521RM 75126%

Other Airbnb Markets in Johor

See all 21 Johor Airbnb markets

Markets Similar to Johor Bahru

Markets elsewhere in Malaysia with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Johor Bahru:

FAQ

Johor Bahru Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Johor Bahru?

An active Johor Bahru Airbnb grossed RM 27,258 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 5,254 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in RM 4,200 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Johor Bahru?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Johor Bahru listings earn between RM 1,020 and RM 4,200 in a typical month, and the top tenth RM 7,090 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Johor Bahru?

Listings in Johor Bahru were booked on 29% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 27% for the Johor average. December is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Johor Bahru?

The average booked night in Johor Bahru cost RM 348 before fees. Half of listings charge between RM 180 and RM 390, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Johor Bahru?

Fewer than 1% of active Johor Bahru listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.

Is Airbnb profitable in Johor Bahru?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Johor Bahru Airbnb grossed RM 27,258 in the 12 months to September 2026, 11% above the Johor average of RM 24,657, counting listings open only part of the year. A listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, has about RM 2,920 a month left before the mortgage or rent, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Johor Bahru?

December usually pays best, averaging RM 4,870 per active listing over the past two years, and April usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Johor Bahru?

Each night a Johor Bahru listing was open to book earned RM 100 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made RM 191 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Johor Bahru?

Johor Bahru stays were booked 19 days (about three weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing can still fill close to the date.

How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Johor Bahru?

The average Johor Bahru Airbnb stay lasted 3.1 nights over the past year. A listing took 19 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Johor Bahru rated?

Guests rate Johor Bahru Airbnbs 4.64 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and cleanliness lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Johor Bahru?

City Square Mall, Legoland Malaysia and Johor Bahru Heritage District draw the most short-term rental interest in Johor Bahru. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Johor Bahru?

AirROI counted 5,254 active Airbnb listings in Johor Bahru as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Tebrau, 7 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Johor Bahru?

In Johor Bahru, about nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about RM 73.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 5,254 active Airbnb listings in Johor Bahru from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Malaysian ringgits at RM 4.05 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.

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