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Best Airbnb Markets in Malaysia (2026)

Based on Airbtics data from September 2025 to August 2026, this page ranks the best Airbnb markets in Malaysia by Market Grade. The grade compares short-term rental yield, year-over-year revenue growth, and occupancy (demand), then adjusts for local regulation. The table also shows listing count, average daily rate, and annual revenue for every market.

Markets on this page are ranked by the Airbtics Market Grade, not by the number of listings. The grade compares each market with the other markets in this ranking on three measures, then adjusts for local short-term rental regulation.

  1. Yield: Annual short-term rental revenue divided by property price. A higher yield ranks higher.
  2. Growth: Year-over-year change in revenue. Faster revenue growth ranks higher.
  3. Demand: Average occupancy rate over the last 12 months. Higher occupancy ranks higher.

Stricter short-term rental regulation lowers the letter grade. Occupancy, average daily rate, and annual revenue are shown for every market. Exact yield and revenue growth are published for the three highest-graded markets. For every other market those two figures are in Market Explorer. The rankboard plots the same markets by occupancy and average daily rate, and the table under the chart lists those values in text.

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Last updated: 16th October, 2026

Malaysia Short-Term Rental Market Overview (September 2025 to August 2026)

National averages across all Malaysia markets
Average Occupancy Rate i
43.60%
Average Annual Revenue i
RM37,116
Average Daily Rate (ADR) i
RM224
YoY Supply Growth i
43.56%
YoY Revenue Change i
7.41%

Top 15 Malaysia Cities for Airbnb in 2026

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Position Market Grade Market Name Regulation No of Listings Avg. Occupancy Rate Avg. Daily Rate Revenue Short-term Rental Yield Revenue Growth
1ACameron Highlands
Lenient
1,22239%RM265RM39,75117.2%+26.5%
2BIpoh
Lenient
2,16334%RM228RM29,62812.7%+8.5%
3BShah Alam
Lenient
2,00141%RM171RM26,70314.5%+6.3%
4BKuching
Lenient
1,60747%RM228RM40,726Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
5B+Johor Bahru
Lenient
4,95145%RM252RM43,509Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
6CMelaka
Lenient
3,95934%RM204RM26,960Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
7CGeorge Town
Lenient
1,97557% 🚀RM252RM54,484Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
8CGenting Highlands
Lenient
1,50529%RM261RM29,441Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
9CPenang
Lenient
99638%RM244RM35,030Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
10C+Petaling Jaya
Lenient
2,16051%RM163RM31,493Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
11C+Iskandar Puteri
Lenient
1,51948%RM220RM40,428Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
12C+Langkawi
Lenient
78943%RM273RM43,847Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
13DKota Kinabalu
Lenient
2,53953%RM228RM45,863Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
14D+Kuala Lumpur
Lenient
20,25356% 🚀RM220RM46,405Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
15D+KLIA - Nilai
Lenient
81639%RM150RM22,468Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer

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The highest-graded short-term rental markets in Malaysia are Cameron Highlands, Ipoh and Shah Alam. The table ranks every tracked market by Airbtics Market Grade. Occupancy, average daily rate, annual revenue, yield, and revenue growth are the figures behind that grade.

Top 3 Airbnb markets in Malaysia by Market Grade

These are the three highest-graded Airbnb markets in Malaysia. Market Grade compares yield, revenue growth, and occupancy (demand) with the other markets on this page, then adjusts for short-term rental regulation. The chart repeats those three percentiles in text so the ranking is readable without the graphic.

Rank 1 — Cameron Highlands (Grade A)

Cameron Highlands is rank 1 of 15 markets in this Malaysia ranking by Airbtics Market Grade A, with 17.2% short-term rental yield, 39.0% occupancy, and +26.5% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Cameron Highlands ranks top 10% for yield, top 3% for growth, and lowest 33% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of RM265, annual revenue of RM39,751, a rent gap of 2475.8%, 1,222 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of RM244,800.

  • Market gradeA
  • Yield17.2%
  • Revenue growth+26.5%
  • Occupancy39.0%
  • Average daily rateRM265
  • Annual revenueRM39,751
  • Rent gap2475.8%
  • Active listings1,222
  • 2-bedroom priceRM244,800
  • RegulationLenient
top 10%Yieldtop 3%Growthlowest 33%Demand

Percentile versus other Malaysia markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: top 10%
  • Growth: top 3%
  • Demand: lowest 33%

Rank 2 — Ipoh (Grade B)

Ipoh is rank 2 of 15 markets in this Malaysia ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B, with 12.7% short-term rental yield, 34.0% occupancy, and +8.5% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Ipoh ranks top 30% for yield, top 37% for growth, and lowest 13% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of RM228, annual revenue of RM29,628, a rent gap of 2429.7%, 2,163 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of RM244,800.

  • Market gradeB
  • Yield12.7%
  • Revenue growth+8.5%
  • Occupancy34.0%
  • Average daily rateRM228
  • Annual revenueRM29,628
  • Rent gap2429.7%
  • Active listings2,163
  • 2-bedroom priceRM244,800
  • RegulationLenient
top 30%Yieldtop 37%Growthlowest 13%Demand

Percentile versus other Malaysia markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: top 30%
  • Growth: top 37%
  • Demand: lowest 13%

Rank 3 — Shah Alam (Grade B)

Shah Alam is rank 3 of 15 markets in this Malaysia ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B, with 14.5% short-term rental yield, 41.0% occupancy, and +6.3% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Shah Alam ranks top 23% for yield, top 50% for growth, and lowest 43% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of RM171, annual revenue of RM26,703, a rent gap of 1834.0%, 2,001 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of RM244,800.

  • Market gradeB
  • Yield14.5%
  • Revenue growth+6.3%
  • Occupancy41.0%
  • Average daily rateRM171
  • Annual revenueRM26,703
  • Rent gap1834.0%
  • Active listings2,001
  • 2-bedroom priceRM244,800
  • RegulationLenient
top 23%Yieldtop 50%Growthlowest 43%Demand

Percentile versus other Malaysia markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: top 23%
  • Growth: top 50%
  • Demand: lowest 43%

Market Rankboard: Malaysia

Each dot is a vacation rental market in Malaysia, plotted by occupancy rate (x-axis) and average daily rate (ADR) (y-axis). Dashed lines mark the national median.

Malaysia Airbnb markets rankboard scatter chart showing occupancy rate versus average daily rate (ADR)
Occupancy rate and average daily rate for each Malaysia market plotted in the chart above, in Market Grade order.
MarketOccupancy rateAverage daily rate
Cameron Highlands39.0%RM265
Ipoh34.0%RM228
Shah Alam41.0%RM171
Kuching47.0%RM228
Johor Bahru45.0%RM252
Melaka34.0%RM204
George Town57.0%RM252
Genting Highlands29.0%RM261
Penang38.0%RM244
Petaling Jaya51.0%RM163
Iskandar Puteri48.0%RM220
Langkawi43.0%RM273
Kota Kinabalu53.0%RM228
Kuala Lumpur56.0%RM220
KLIA - Nilai39.0%RM150

Compare property prices, short-term rental yield, rent gap, annual revenue, and supply growth in the Airbtics Market Explorer watchlist.

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Malaysia Airbnb market FAQs

  • What are the best Airbnb markets in Malaysia?

    Airbtics ranks short-term rental markets in Malaysia by Market Grade. The grade compares yield (annual revenue divided by property price), year-over-year revenue growth, and occupancy, then adjusts for regulation. The highest-graded market in this dataset is Cameron Highlands. The main table lists markets in that order; use the Market Explorer to filter by budget, regulations, and more.

  • How many Airbnb markets does Airbtics track in Malaysia?

    We currently analyze 15 active short-term rental markets in Malaysia with listing supply, median occupancy, ADR, and revenue estimates.

  • What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Malaysia?

    The national average occupancy rate across tracked markets is 43.60% (LTM). Rates differ by city. Use the rankboard on this page, or open a market page for that city's numbers.

  • How do I compare Airbnb markets in Malaysia?

    Use the occupancy vs ADR rankboard on this page for a quick view, or open the Market Explorer to compare markets side by side, change chart axes, export to Excel, and save markets to a watchlist.

  • How can I estimate Airbnb income in Malaysia?

    Use our Airbnb income calculator to estimate revenue for a specific address, or open any market link below for median revenue and occupancy benchmarks.




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For trends, supply, and year-over-year changes, see the 2025 short-term rental report for Malaysia.