Is it profitable to do Airbnb in Cairo, Egypt?

What is the occupancy rate of Airbnb in Cairo, Egypt?

What is the average daily rate of Airbnb in Cairo, Egypt?

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Cairo, Airbnb Market Statistics & Data, Egypt

A typical short-term rental listing in Cairo is booked for 190 nights a year, with a median occupancy rate of 52% and an average daily rate of EGP2. In 2023, a typical host income (annual revenue) was EGP550. As of 12th September, 2024, there are 3,925 active Airbnb listings.

Average Revenue: EGP550/yr
Occupancy Rate
52%
Avg Daily Rate
EGP2
Budget
No. of Listings
7,290
Big
YoY Revenue Change
-9.8%
Best Month
August
Regulation
Lenient
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** Period: 2023 Aug - 2024 July | Last Updated on: 12th September, 2024
Revenue By Month
2023-08 - 2024-07
Low
EGP29
Average
EGP45
High
EGP57



Is Airbnb Profitable in Cairo?

Yes, there is good short-term rental demand. A 52% median occupancy rate is considered a good market for Airbnb. The graph below shows the average monthly host income by month.
Tip! investing in a short-term rental can be highly stable and profitable. It’s stable because housing has been one of the most stable asset classes. Also, when you can’t do an Airbnb anymore, you can still rent it out to a long-term tenant with a lower yield. It is highly profitable because the monthly cash flow from short-term rental investment typically is double the amount of traditional rentals.

Starting an Airbnb in Cairo

Short-term rental regulation is lenient in Cairo. Very few Airbnb listing currently have put their license number on their Airbnb listing. This likely means the local government is not strictly enforcing the short-term rental-related regulations.
Average Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Cairo
A typical listing recorded a 52% average occupancy rate between 2023-08 - 2024-07. In this graph, you can see the occupancy rate distribution. About 87.49% of the guests are international guests, and visitors from United states is the largest group. Learn more about guest origin!.

You can find the distribution graph of daily rate and revenue in our market dashboard.
Occupancy Rate: 52%
3,925 Active Listings
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Best Areas in Cairo for Airbnb
Are you wondering where to invest in Cairo? Look no further!
  1. Giza Pyramids
  2. Egyptian Museum
  3. Khan El Khalili Market
  4. Salah El Din Citadel
  5. Mohamed Ali Mosque
  6. Coptic Cairo
  7. Old Cairo (Islamic Cairo)
  8. Nile River
  9. Al-Azhar Park
  10. Abdeen Palace
Top demand Airbnb in Cairo
Airbtics has been tracking all Airbnb listings since 2019. This allows us to understand interesting metrics, like which properties earn the most in the market. Here are our top picks. Go to the app to find detailed information about 3,925 listings.
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Private room & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (317)
sunny, spacious, clean room in maadi, cairo..
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
EGP1
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (51)
Xperience Maadi Studio
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
EGP1
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (23)
Beautiful 2BR apt in Maadi
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
EGP1
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (32)
2 BR sunny cozy condo with garden view
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
EGP1
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 3 Bed
⭐5.0 (4)
Stunning river view from a spacious 3-Bedroom Apt.
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
EGP4
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (47)
Nileview home away from home
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
EGP3
Daily Rate
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Professional Short-term rental property managers in Cairo
We've compiled a list of host profiles that manage the most Airbnb properties in Cairo. The dashboard shows their average occupancy rate, revenue, and year-over-year changes.
NameListingsRatingRevenue
Brassbell1354.8$1,23,234
Vesta354.3$1,23,234
Elegant464.6$1,23,234
Birdnest304.0$1,23,234
Kennah234.7$1,23,234
Other short-term rental market data in Cairo
Here is a breakdown of short-let properties in Cairo. You might wonder about more specific data before buying an Airbnb property. For example, how much can an average listing with 4 bedrooms and a pool make? Or, what is the seasonality in booking? When is the peak month? Click the below button and check out more in-depth vacation rental data for free.
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