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Best Airbnb Markets in Asia (2026)

Based on Airbtics data from January 2025 to December 2025, this page shows the top Airbnb locations to invest in Asia with key statistics and information, like short-term rental regulations, number of listings, occupancy rate, average daily rate, and annual revenue. This allows you to discover the most profitable cities to invest in, buy, and own Airbnb rental properties in Asia.

The Airbtics Market Score indicates how attractive a location is for investing in an Airbnb rental property. We determine this score based on the following criteria:

  1. Short-term rental yield: The ratio between annual revenue and property price, as a percentage. Locations with higher Airbnb rental yield score better.
  2. Short-term rental regulations: How STR-friendly the local Airbnb rules and laws are. Markets with more lenient regulations get a higher score.
  3. Market size: The number of Airbnb listings. Larger vacation rental markets get a higher score as it is easier for investors to buy and sell properties.
  4. Growth: How fast the market is becoming saturated. Priority is given to markets that are already developed but are not approaching saturation yet.
  5. Seasonality: To what degree Airbnb performance is affected by seasonality. Less seasonal impact is preferred as investors can enjoy a more stable short-term rental performance throughout the year.
Learn more about how we collect the data and accuracy

Last updated: February, 2026

Asia Short-Term Rental Market Overview (Full-Year 2025 Analysis)

National averages across all Asia markets
Average Occupancy Rate i
50.12%
Average Annual Revenue i
$12,596
Average Daily Rate (ADR) i
$61
YoY Supply Growth i
32.64%
YoY Revenue Change i
0.73%

Top 100 Asia Cities for Airbnb in 2026

Position Market Grade Market Name Regulation No of Listings Avg. Occupancy Rate Avg. Daily Rate Revenue Short-term Rental Yield Rent Gap
1CBali
Lenient
38,64063%$90$20,94212.3%34.5%
2E+Metro manila
Lenient
25,58549%$37$6,83712.3%34.5%
3E+Tokyo
Strict
21,03789%$123$40,52112.3%34.5%
4D+Seoul
Lenient
20,07880%$72$21,35412.3%34.5%
5C+Kuala lumpur
Lenient
20,01359%$50$11,04812.3%34.5%
6E+Bangkok
Lenient
15,04264%$49$11,69312.3%34.5%
7C+Ho chi minh city
Lenient
12,92952%$45$8,69112.3%34.5%
8CJeju island
Strict
12,82655%$81$16,63612.3%34.5%
9C+Osaka
Strict
12,05686%$87$27,90912.3%34.5%
10BPhuket
Lenient
11,89064%$83$19,63212.3%34.5%
11C+Goa
Lenient
9,68446%$46$7,81912.3%34.5%
12E+Pattaya
Lenient
8,73459%$47$10,31912.3%34.5%
13DHanoi
Lenient
8,48740%$35$5,21512.3%34.5%
14BBusan
Strict
7,14765%$70$17,08812.3%34.5%
15D+Chiang mai
Lenient
6,98265%$43$10,35612.3%34.5%
16CBengaluru
Lenient
5,25448%$25$4,47612.3%34.5%
17B+Da nang
Lenient
5,08664%$39$9,21412.3%34.5%
18B+Johor bahru
Lenient
4,70745%$57$9,78212.3%34.5%
19D+Taipei
Lenient
4,67778%$73$21,18612.3%34.5%
20C+Koh samui
Lenient
4,44266%$140$34,05412.3%34.5%
21C+Cebu city
Lenient
4,23756%$32$6,71112.3%34.5%
22C+Kyoto
Strict
4,21881%$141$42,44712.3%34.5%
23DMelaka
Lenient
3,92636%$48$6,64512.3%34.5%
24D+Jakarta
Lenient
3,67951%$38$7,23412.3%34.5%
25C+Okinawa
Strict
3,48571%$135$36,09812.3%34.5%
26C+Baguio
Lenient
3,43942%$51$8,02512.3%34.5%
27CMumbai
Lenient
3,00558%$53$11,33412.3%34.5%
28D+Hong kong
Lenient
2,95466%$74$18,28312.3%34.5%
29AKrabi
Lenient
2,83059%$74$16,20012.3%34.5%
30D+Bandung
Lenient
2,79433%$63$7,72612.3%34.5%
31B+Yerevan
Lenient
2,76266%$60$14,72912.3%34.5%
32D+Tagaytay
Lenient
2,69732%$45$5,49912.3%34.5%
33CAlmaty
Lenient
2,69358%$50$10,82512.3%34.5%
34DIncheon
Strict
2,53043%$56$9,14912.3%34.5%
35BKota kinabalu
Lenient
2,50358%$54$11,76812.3%34.5%
36D+Davao city
Lenient
2,49445%$34$5,76412.3%34.5%
37BGangneung
Strict
2,46248%$86$15,57712.3%34.5%
38B+Hoi an
Lenient
2,23051%$35$6,65012.3%34.5%
39CNew delhi
Lenient
2,22247%$39$6,79812.3%34.5%
40BGyeongju
Strict
2,18345%$95$16,05412.3%34.5%
41CPetaling jaya
Lenient
2,16951%$38$7,32112.3%34.5%
42ALapu-lapu city
Lenient
2,14848%$32$5,75912.3%34.5%
43CGurgaon
Lenient
2,08632%$32$3,81312.3%34.5%
44ASapporo
Strict
2,06172%$112$30,26212.3%34.5%
45DHyderabad
Lenient
2,05841%$34$5,17212.3%34.5%
46C+Ipoh
Lenient
2,04835%$54$7,21012.3%34.5%
47BNagano
Strict
1,89864%$190$44,85212.3%34.5%
48B+Jaipur
Lenient
1,88435%$35$4,57912.3%34.5%
49CShah alam
Lenient
1,87543%$40$6,49812.3%34.5%
50C+Nha trang
Lenient
1,83547%$36$6,27212.3%34.5%
51D+Yeosu
Strict
1,81735%$69$9,06812.3%34.5%
52C+George town
Lenient
1,67960%$58$13,02712.3%34.5%
53D+Dalat
Lenient
1,67734%$35$4,48012.3%34.5%
54BKo pha ngan
Lenient
1,66668%$76$19,06112.3%34.5%
55BJeonju
Strict
1,64439%$62$9,02212.3%34.5%
56DIskandar puteri
Lenient
1,60748%$49$8,93012.3%34.5%
57CFukuoka
Strict
1,59582%$93$28,51012.3%34.5%
58CHua hin district
Lenient
1,58560%$65$14,39512.3%34.5%
59AKuching
Lenient
1,56249%$52$9,58512.3%34.5%
60C+Chiba
Strict
1,54355%$145$30,10912.3%34.5%
61D+Baku
Lenient
1,53642%$56$8,78912.3%34.5%
62CKanagawa
Strict
1,52770%$130$34,25512.3%34.5%
63CShizuoka
Strict
1,50853%$170$34,20612.3%34.5%
64BSiargao island
Lenient
1,47066%$45$10,98512.3%34.5%
65BChennai
Lenient
1,45552%$35$6,75712.3%34.5%
66C+Kolkata
Lenient
1,43844%$28$4,61112.3%34.5%
67BBohol
Lenient
1,35243%$38$6,08112.3%34.5%
68C+Sokcho
Lenient
1,31340%$70$10,38112.3%34.5%
69EGenting highlands
Lenient
1,31031%$54$6,55212.3%34.5%
70CYamanashi
Strict
1,29271%$174$46,38212.3%34.5%
71C+Siem reap
Lenient
1,27831%$36$4,15312.3%34.5%
72D+Pune
Lenient
1,26544%$29$4,75912.3%34.5%
73B+Iloilo
Lenient
1,26451%$33$6,28712.3%34.5%
74BPhu quoc
Lenient
1,26249%$52$9,41012.3%34.5%
75AVaranasi
Lenient
1,17539%$34$4,90812.3%34.5%
76D+Guwahati
Lenient
1,17530%$21$2,38012.3%34.5%
77B+Noida
Lenient
1,17136%$35$4,68312.3%34.5%
78CDaegu
Strict
1,16551%$52$10,07612.3%34.5%
79CIslamabad
Lenient
1,16428%$34$3,52512.3%34.5%
80ACameron highlands
Lenient
1,14236%$61$8,39312.3%34.5%
81DSingapore
Strict
1,13350%$154$28,80812.3%34.5%
82BDehradun
Lenient
1,09133%$30$3,67012.3%34.5%
83D+Phnom penh
Lenient
1,08834%$35$4,45212.3%34.5%
84C+Lahore
Lenient
1,07030%$38$4,24112.3%34.5%
85BCagayan de oro city
Lenient
1,03941%$31$4,80012.3%34.5%
86BSubic beach
Lenient
1,02633%$79$9,72312.3%34.5%
87B+Angeles
Lenient
1,00251%$50$9,48412.3%34.5%
88C+Lombok south
Lenient
99464%$78$18,33312.3%34.5%
89C+Geoje
Lenient
99332%$93$11,16212.3%34.5%
90C+Hiroshima
Strict
98470%$86$23,13312.3%34.5%
91DTaichung
Lenient
94946%$57$9,85512.3%34.5%
92B+Kochi
Lenient
92542%$33$5,16112.3%34.5%
93E+San juan beach ph
Lenient
92532%$68$8,11712.3%34.5%
94CBhowali–nainital
Lenient
92428%$66$6,83512.3%34.5%
95CBatam island
Lenient
91637%$34$4,73912.3%34.5%
96DVung tau
Lenient
91329%$43$4,67212.3%34.5%
97E+Chandigarh
Lenient
91134%$28$3,53512.3%34.5%
98D+Penang
Lenient
88041%$56$8,63212.3%34.5%
99BBacolod
Lenient
87545%$33$5,57412.3%34.5%
100DBoracay
Lenient
87352%$57$10,94912.3%34.5%

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Why Invest in Airbnb Asia in 2026?

In recent years, Asia has emerged as one of the best locations for investing in short-term rentals thanks to its popular tourist attractions, thriving business activities, growing digital nomad presence, and vibrant cities like Yamanashi, Nagano and Kyoto. With millions of international visitors coming each year, the demand for vacation rental accommodations is growing, making Airbnb Asia a lucrative option for both local and foreign investors.

Due to strong demand from travelers, Asia offers competitive average daily rates (ADR), healthy occupancy rates, and attractive revenue potential in the best Airbnb markets. Whether you're looking to start your first Airbnb business with a modest budget or to add a luxury short-term rental property to your portfolio, Asia has a profitable location to meet your budget and aspirations as an investor.

Market Saturation Analysis: Asia

Benchmark: Markets are categorized relative to Asia's national averages (Supply: +32.6%, Revenue: +0.7%). Markets above the national average are marked with ↑, while those below are marked with ↓.

🟢

Healthy Growth

Supply > avg, Revenue > avg
Expansion with demand keeping up

  • Phu quoc Supply: +68.2% | Revenue: +39.5%
  • Sapporo Supply: +35.8% | Revenue: +32.1%
  • Da nang Supply: +48.9% | Revenue: +19.0%
  • Yerevan Supply: +34.1% | Revenue: +14.0%
  • Noida Supply: +44.6% | Revenue: +12.1%
  • Ko pha ngan Supply: +39.1% | Revenue: +11.7%
  • Lombok south Supply: +41.1% | Revenue: +8.2%
  • Iloilo Supply: +44.3% | Revenue: +7.3%
  • Lapu-lapu city Supply: +38.9% | Revenue: +6.5%
  • Phnom penh Supply: +34.3% | Revenue: +5.9%
  • +7 more markets
🟡

Early Saturation

Supply > avg, Revenue ≤ avg
Competition rising

  • Lahore Supply: +85.1% | Revenue: -8.5%
  • Islamabad Supply: +75.8% | Revenue: -6.7%
  • Chandigarh Supply: +66.9% | Revenue: -14.1%
  • Hyderabad Supply: +65.8% | Revenue: -21.7%
  • Varanasi Supply: +62.0% | Revenue: -4.9%
  • Gurgaon Supply: +60.0% | Revenue: -14.1%
  • Pune Supply: +58.4% | Revenue: -16.5%
  • Almaty Supply: +56.1% | Revenue: -7.2%
  • Baku Supply: +55.0% | Revenue: -25.5%
  • Dehradun Supply: +54.3% | Revenue: -0.1%
  • +14 more markets
🔵

Under-the-Radar

Supply ≤ avg, Revenue > avg
Hidden opportunities

  • Krabi Supply: +23.2% | Revenue: +39.0%
  • Osaka Supply: +29.1% | Revenue: +32.4%
  • Hiroshima Supply: +20.3% | Revenue: +29.7%
  • Busan Supply: +19.6% | Revenue: +27.8%
  • Okinawa Supply: +23.1% | Revenue: +20.8%
  • Nha trang Supply: +31.5% | Revenue: +17.9%
  • Chiba Supply: +28.4% | Revenue: +16.9%
  • Cameron highlands Supply: +20.5% | Revenue: +16.8%
  • Hoi an Supply: +26.0% | Revenue: +14.0%
  • Phuket Supply: +32.4% | Revenue: +13.5%
  • +19 more markets
🔴

Declining

Supply ≤ avg, Revenue ≤ avg
Risky markets

  • Genting highlands Supply: +30.7% | Revenue: -26.1%
  • Goa Supply: +29.5% | Revenue: -16.8%
  • Bali Supply: +27.7% | Revenue: -15.0%
  • Incheon Supply: +24.3% | Revenue: -14.9%
  • Yeosu Supply: +19.5% | Revenue: -12.9%
  • Gangneung Supply: -7.3% | Revenue: -12.5%
  • Bandung Supply: +27.3% | Revenue: -12.4%
  • Kolkata Supply: +31.3% | Revenue: -11.1%
  • Melaka Supply: +18.5% | Revenue: -9.4%
  • Boracay Supply: +26.8% | Revenue: -7.8%
  • +20 more markets

Best Cities for Airbnb in Asia by Budget

Top 3 Affordable Airbnb Markets: Under $150,000

These markets offer entry-level investment opportunities with lower property prices, making them ideal for first-time investors or those with limited capital.

  1. Johor bahru
    • Property price: $60,000
    • STR revenue: $9,782/year
    • Yield: 17.4%
  2. Ipoh
    • Property price: $60,000
    • STR revenue: $7,210/year
    • Yield: 12.2%
  3. Jaipur
    • Property price: $60,000
    • STR revenue: $4,579/year
    • Yield: 9.6%

Top 3 Premium Airbnb Markets: $500,000-$1,000,000

These markets represent mid-to-high-end investment opportunities with strong potential for steady returns and property appreciation.

  1. Seoul
    • Property price: $500,000
    • STR revenue: $21,354/year
    • Yield: 5.5%
  2. Tokyo
    • Property price: $600,000
    • STR revenue: $40,521/year
    • Yield: 9.5%
  3. Taipei
    • Property price: $600,000
    • STR revenue: $21,186/year
    • Yield: 5.1%

Top 3 Luxury Airbnb Markets: $1,000,000 & Above

These markets feature high-end properties in prime locations, offering premium returns for investors with significant capital and long-term investment goals.

  1. Hong kong
    • Property price: $1,200,000
    • STR revenue: $18,283/year
    • Yield: 3.8%

Top 3 Best Places for Airbnb Arbitrage in Asia

  1. Nagano
    • STR revenue: $44,852/year
    • Rent gap: $9,084
  2. Yamanashi
    • STR revenue: $46,382/year
    • Rent gap: $7,584
  3. Koh samui
    • STR revenue: $34,054/year
    • Rent gap: $6,344



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