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Best Airbnb Markets in Southeast Asia (2026)

Based on Airbtics data from January 2025 to December 2025, this page shows the top Airbnb locations to invest in Southeast 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 Southeast 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.
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Last updated: February, 2026

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

National averages across all Southeast Asia markets
Average Occupancy Rate i
47.83%
Average Annual Revenue i
$9,606
Average Daily Rate (ADR) i
$52
YoY Supply Growth i
30.76%
YoY Revenue Change i
2.45%

Top 60 Southeast 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%
3C+Kuala lumpur
Lenient
20,01359%$50$11,04812.3%34.5%
4E+Bangkok
Lenient
15,04264%$49$11,69312.3%34.5%
5C+Ho chi minh city
Lenient
12,92952%$45$8,69112.3%34.5%
6BPhuket
Lenient
11,89064%$83$19,63212.3%34.5%
7E+Pattaya
Lenient
8,73459%$47$10,31912.3%34.5%
8DHanoi
Lenient
8,48740%$35$5,21512.3%34.5%
9D+Chiang mai
Lenient
6,98265%$43$10,35612.3%34.5%
10B+Da nang
Lenient
5,08664%$39$9,21412.3%34.5%
11B+Johor bahru
Lenient
4,70745%$57$9,78212.3%34.5%
12C+Koh samui
Lenient
4,44266%$140$34,05412.3%34.5%
13C+Cebu city
Lenient
4,23756%$32$6,71112.3%34.5%
14DMelaka
Lenient
3,92636%$48$6,64512.3%34.5%
15D+Jakarta
Lenient
3,67951%$38$7,23412.3%34.5%
16C+Baguio
Lenient
3,43942%$51$8,02512.3%34.5%
17AKrabi
Lenient
2,83059%$74$16,20012.3%34.5%
18D+Bandung
Lenient
2,79433%$63$7,72612.3%34.5%
19D+Tagaytay
Lenient
2,69732%$45$5,49912.3%34.5%
20BKota kinabalu
Lenient
2,50358%$54$11,76812.3%34.5%
21D+Davao city
Lenient
2,49445%$34$5,76412.3%34.5%
22B+Hoi an
Lenient
2,23051%$35$6,65012.3%34.5%
23CPetaling jaya
Lenient
2,16951%$38$7,32112.3%34.5%
24ALapu-lapu city
Lenient
2,14848%$32$5,75912.3%34.5%
25C+Ipoh
Lenient
2,04835%$54$7,21012.3%34.5%
26CShah alam
Lenient
1,87543%$40$6,49812.3%34.5%
27C+Nha trang
Lenient
1,83547%$36$6,27212.3%34.5%
28C+George town
Lenient
1,67960%$58$13,02712.3%34.5%
29D+Dalat
Lenient
1,67734%$35$4,48012.3%34.5%
30BKo pha ngan
Lenient
1,66668%$76$19,06112.3%34.5%
31DIskandar puteri
Lenient
1,60748%$49$8,93012.3%34.5%
32CHua hin district
Lenient
1,58560%$65$14,39512.3%34.5%
33AKuching
Lenient
1,56249%$52$9,58512.3%34.5%
34BSiargao island
Lenient
1,47066%$45$10,98512.3%34.5%
35BBohol
Lenient
1,35243%$38$6,08112.3%34.5%
36EGenting highlands
Lenient
1,31031%$54$6,55212.3%34.5%
37C+Siem reap
Lenient
1,27831%$36$4,15312.3%34.5%
38B+Iloilo
Lenient
1,26451%$33$6,28712.3%34.5%
39BPhu quoc
Lenient
1,26249%$52$9,41012.3%34.5%
40ACameron highlands
Lenient
1,14236%$61$8,39312.3%34.5%
41DSingapore
Strict
1,13350%$154$28,80812.3%34.5%
42D+Phnom penh
Lenient
1,08834%$35$4,45212.3%34.5%
43BCagayan de oro city
Lenient
1,03941%$31$4,80012.3%34.5%
44BSubic beach
Lenient
1,02633%$79$9,72312.3%34.5%
45B+Angeles
Lenient
1,00251%$50$9,48412.3%34.5%
46C+Lombok south
Lenient
99464%$78$18,33312.3%34.5%
47E+San juan beach ph
Lenient
92532%$68$8,11712.3%34.5%
48CBatam island
Lenient
91637%$34$4,73912.3%34.5%
49DVung tau
Lenient
91329%$43$4,67212.3%34.5%
50D+Penang
Lenient
88041%$56$8,63212.3%34.5%
51BBacolod
Lenient
87545%$33$5,57412.3%34.5%
52DBoracay
Lenient
87352%$57$10,94912.3%34.5%
53C+Klia - nilai
Lenient
85742%$35$5,57412.3%34.5%
54D+Hue
Lenient
80340%$24$3,60412.3%34.5%
55BLangkawi
Lenient
75644%$60$9,80112.3%34.5%
56CSurabaya
Lenient
75144%$28$4,62312.3%34.5%
57BKo tao
Lenient
66850%$80$14,78012.3%34.5%
58BTrat islands
Lenient
63259%$76$16,61012.3%34.5%
59CPuerto princesa city
Lenient
59240%$33$4,90812.3%34.5%
60D+Tangsel
Lenient
47939%$26$3,78512.3%34.5%

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Why Invest in Airbnb Southeast Asia in 2026?

In recent years, Southeast 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 Koh samui, Singapore and Bali. With millions of international visitors coming each year, the demand for vacation rental accommodations is growing, making Airbnb Southeast Asia a lucrative option for both local and foreign investors.

Due to strong demand from travelers, Southeast 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, Southeast Asia has a profitable location to meet your budget and aspirations as an investor.

Market Saturation Analysis: Southeast Asia

Benchmark: Markets are categorized relative to Southeast Asia's national averages (Supply: +30.8%, Revenue: +2.4%). 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%
  • Da nang Supply: +48.9% | Revenue: +19.0%
  • Nha trang Supply: +31.5% | Revenue: +17.9%
  • Phuket Supply: +32.4% | Revenue: +13.5%
  • 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%
  • Vung tau Supply: +43.9% | Revenue: +3.5%
  • +1 more markets
🟡

Early Saturation

Supply > avg, Revenue ≤ avg
Competition rising

  • Singapore Supply: +46.9% | Revenue: -14.1%
  • Hanoi Supply: +46.9% | Revenue: -8.7%
  • Dalat Supply: +44.3% | Revenue: -13.1%
  • Surabaya Supply: +40.3% | Revenue: -2.5%
  • Hue Supply: +37.8% | Revenue: +0.0%
  • Metro manila Supply: +36.6% | Revenue: -8.2%
  • Shah alam Supply: +36.4% | Revenue: -6.4%
  • Pattaya Supply: +35.8% | Revenue: +1.4%
  • Davao city Supply: +35.7% | Revenue: -3.2%
  • Ho chi minh city Supply: +35.3% | Revenue: +2.2%
  • +4 more markets
🔵

Under-the-Radar

Supply ≤ avg, Revenue > avg
Hidden opportunities

  • Krabi Supply: +23.2% | Revenue: +39.0%
  • Cameron highlands Supply: +20.5% | Revenue: +16.8%
  • Trat islands Supply: +26.5% | Revenue: +16.2%
  • Langkawi Supply: +18.9% | Revenue: +16.2%
  • Hoi an Supply: +26.0% | Revenue: +14.0%
  • Hua hin district Supply: +26.9% | Revenue: +11.8%
  • Kuching Supply: +28.6% | Revenue: +11.0%
  • Koh samui Supply: +28.4% | Revenue: +10.1%
  • Klia - nilai Supply: +23.0% | Revenue: +9.3%
  • Kuala lumpur Supply: +27.0% | Revenue: +9.2%
  • +5 more markets
🔴

Declining

Supply ≤ avg, Revenue ≤ avg
Risky markets

  • Genting highlands Supply: +30.7% | Revenue: -26.1%
  • Bali Supply: +27.7% | Revenue: -15.0%
  • Bandung Supply: +27.3% | Revenue: -12.4%
  • Melaka Supply: +18.5% | Revenue: -9.4%
  • Boracay Supply: +26.8% | Revenue: -7.8%
  • Iskandar puteri Supply: +16.7% | Revenue: -7.7%
  • Baguio Supply: +24.1% | Revenue: -6.1%
  • San juan beach ph Supply: +25.3% | Revenue: -5.8%
  • Tagaytay Supply: +18.7% | Revenue: -5.8%
  • Jakarta Supply: +28.3% | Revenue: -4.3%
  • +10 more markets

Best Cities for Airbnb in Southeast 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. Shah alam
    • Property price: $60,000
    • STR revenue: $6,498/year
    • Yield: 14.2%

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. Singapore
    • Property price: $800,000
    • STR revenue: $28,808/year
    • Yield: 9.1%

Top 3 Best Places for Airbnb Arbitrage in Southeast Asia

  1. Ko tao
    • STR revenue: $14,780/year
    • Rent gap: $7,426
  2. Koh samui
    • STR revenue: $34,054/year
    • Rent gap: $6,344
  3. Ko pha ngan
    • STR revenue: $19,061/year
    • Rent gap: $5,717



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