Is it profitable to do Airbnb in Koh Samui, Thailand?

What is the occupancy rate of Airbnb in Koh Samui, Thailand?

What is the average daily rate of Airbnb in Koh Samui, Thailand?

Thailand / Koh Samui

Koh Samui, Airbnb Market Statistics & Data, Thailand

A typical short-term rental listing in Koh Samui is booked for 245 nights a year, with a median occupancy rate of 67% and an average daily rate of THB4,706. In 2023, a typical host income (annual revenue) was THB1M. As of 12th September, 2024, there are 4,300 active Airbnb listings.

Average Revenue: THB1M/yr
Occupancy Rate
67%
Avg Daily Rate
THB4,706
Mid Scale
No. of Listings
5,424
Big
YoY Revenue Change
6.22%
Best Month
January
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
THB60,133
Average
THB96,806
High
THB175,427



Is Airbnb Profitable in Koh Samui?

Yes, there is good short-term rental demand. A 67% 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 Koh Samui

Short-term rental regulation is lenient in Koh Samui. 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 Koh Samui
A typical listing recorded a 67% average occupancy rate between 2023-08 - 2024-07. In this graph, you can see the occupancy rate distribution. About 94.79% of the guests are international guests, and visitors from Germany 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: 67%
4,300 Active Listings
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Best Areas in Koh Samui for Airbnb
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Top demand Airbnb in Koh Samui
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 4,300 listings.
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (110)
A BEACH Luxury Villa with Private Swimming pool
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
THB6,744
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (103)
Admire Asian Antiques at a Sumptuous Sanctuary On The Beach
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
THB7,041
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (134)
BEACH Luxury calm Villa with private Swimming pool
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
THB6,893
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (67)
La Gradiva BEACH luxury villa private swimmingpool
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
THB10,858
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (132)
1st ON THE BEACH Luxury Villa private swimmingpool
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
THB7,226
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 3 Bed
⭐5.0 (136)
Samui Hide-away Villa Baan Bua.3 Bedroom with pool
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
THB4,150
Daily Rate
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Professional Short-term rental property managers in Koh Samui
We've compiled a list of host profiles that manage the most Airbnb properties in Koh Samui. The dashboard shows their average occupancy rate, revenue, and year-over-year changes.
NameListingsRatingRevenue
The Luxe Nomad482.2$1,23,234
Samujana350.8$1,23,234
Sunshine Samui822.6$1,23,234
Elite Havens Thailand230.4$1,23,234
Samui Dream Villas861.1$1,23,234
Other short-term rental market data in Koh Samui
Here is a breakdown of short-let properties in Koh Samui. 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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