Best Airbnb Markets Turkey in 2025

Name: Best Airbnb Markets in Turkey
Creator: Airbtics

Based on Airbtics data from September 2024 to August 2025, this page shows the top Airbnb locations to invest in Turkey 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 Turkey.

Why Invest in Airbnb Turkey in 2025?

** Last updated: 2025-10-04

In recent years, Turkey 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 Kaş, Sapanca and Sakarya. With millions of international visitors coming each year, the demand for vacation rental accommodations is growing, making Airbnb Turkey a lucrative option for both local and foreign investors.

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

Note on Methodology: 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:

Short-term rental yield: The ratio between annual revenue and property price, as a percentage. Locations with higher Airbnb rental yield score better.
Short-term rental regulations: How STR-friendly the local Airbnb rules and laws are. Markets with more lenient regulations get a higher score.
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.
Growth: How fast the market is becoming saturated. Priority is given to markets that are already developed but are not approaching saturation yet.
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.

Based on this methodology, the best places to buy Airbnb in Turkey are:

Learn more about how we collect the data and accuracy

Top 20 Turkey Cities for Airbnb in 2025

Position	Market Name	Regulation	No of Listings	Avg. Occupancy Rate	Avg. Daily Rate	Revenue	Short-term Rental Yield	Rent Gap
1	Istanbul	Strict	13,692	59%	TRY2,266	TRY498,069	12.3%	34.5%
2	Kaş	Strict	4,127	58%	TRY5,310	TRY1,133,332	12.3%	34.5%
3	Fethiye	Strict	4,013	57%	TRY4,824	TRY1,011,130	12.3%	34.5%
4	Izmir	Strict	3,250	43%	TRY3,335	TRY530,902	12.3%	34.5%
5	Antalya (turkey)	Strict	2,593	54%	TRY2,137	TRY429,974	12.3%	34.5%
6	Sakarya	Strict	1,660	42%	TRY6,605	TRY1,021,945	12.3%	34.5%
7	Sapanca	Strict	1,504	42%	TRY6,767	TRY1,049,144	12.3%	34.5%
8	Bodrum	Strict	1,298	47%	TRY4,824	TRY838,318	12.3%	34.5%
9	Nevsehir	Strict	1,267	47%	TRY3,043	TRY527,502	12.3%	34.5%
10	Çeşme	Strict	1,224	43%	TRY4,662	TRY739,850	12.3%	34.5%
11	Alanya	Strict	1,043	55%	TRY2,201	TRY448,981	12.3%	34.5%
12	Balikesir	Strict	770	46%	TRY3,140	TRY534,108	12.3%	34.5%
13	Marmaris	Strict	768	51%	TRY4,079	TRY764,006	12.3%	34.5%
14	Konyaaltı	Strict	740	52%	TRY2,493	TRY478,446	12.3%	34.5%
15	Trabzon	Strict	728	43%	TRY3,108	TRY490,783	12.3%	34.5%
16	Aydin	Strict	650	46%	TRY3,594	TRY611,755	12.3%	34.5%
17	Datça	Strict	630	50%	TRY3,561	TRY654,496	12.3%	34.5%
18	Ankara	Strict	533	44%	TRY1,942	TRY323,346	12.3%	34.5%
19	Kuşadası	Strict	485	48%	TRY4,015	TRY711,485	12.3%	34.5%
20	Çankaya	Strict	462	44%	TRY2,007	TRY332,931	12.3%	34.5%

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Best Cities for Airbnb in Turkey by Budget

Affordable & Mid-Range Airbnb Markets: $500,000 & Below

Position	Market Name	Regulation	No of Listings	Avg. Occupancy Rate	Avg. Daily Rate	Revenue	Short-term Rental Yield	Rent Gap
1	Nevsehir	Strict	1,267	47%	TRY3,043	TRY527,502	12.3%	34.5%
2	Sakarya	Strict	1,660	42%	TRY6,605	TRY1,021,945	12.3%	34.5%
3	Balikesir	Strict	770	46%	TRY3,140	TRY534,108	12.3%	34.5%
4	Bursa	Strict	265	34%	TRY2,525	TRY324,771	12.3%	34.5%
5	Trabzon	Strict	728	43%	TRY3,108	TRY490,783	12.3%	34.5%
6	Aydin	Strict	650	46%	TRY3,594	TRY611,755	12.3%	34.5%
7	Gaziantep	Strict	86	24%	TRY1,942	TRY174,074	12.3%	34.5%
8	Ankara	Strict	533	44%	TRY1,942	TRY323,346	12.3%	34.5%
9	Antalya (turkey)	Strict	2,593	54%	TRY2,137	TRY429,974	12.3%	34.5%
10	Sapanca	Strict	1,504	42%	TRY6,767	TRY1,049,144	12.3%	34.5%
11	Alanya	Strict	1,043	55%	TRY2,201	TRY448,981	12.3%	34.5%
12	Kuşadası	Strict	485	48%	TRY4,015	TRY711,485	12.3%	34.5%
13	Istanbul	Strict	13,692	59%	TRY2,266	TRY498,069	12.3%	34.5%
14	Fethiye	Strict	4,013	57%	TRY4,824	TRY1,011,130	12.3%	34.5%
15	Izmir	Strict	3,250	43%	TRY3,335	TRY530,902	12.3%	34.5%

Emerging vs Established Airbnb Markets in Turkey

Top 10 Emerging Short-Term Rental Markets in Turkey

Position	Market Name	Regulation	No of Listings	Avg. Occupancy Rate	Avg. Daily Rate	Revenue	Short-term Rental Yield	Rent Gap
1	Alanya	Strict	1,043	55%	TRY2,201	TRY448,981	12.3%	34.5%
2	Trabzon	Strict	728	43%	TRY3,108	TRY490,783	12.3%	34.5%
3	Balikesir	Strict	770	46%	TRY3,140	TRY534,108	12.3%	34.5%
4	Gaziantep	Strict	86	24%	TRY1,942	TRY174,074	12.3%	34.5%
5	Bursa	Strict	265	34%	TRY2,525	TRY324,771	12.3%	34.5%
6	Çankaya	Strict	462	44%	TRY2,007	TRY332,931	12.3%	34.5%
7	Ankara	Strict	533	44%	TRY1,942	TRY323,346	12.3%	34.5%
8	Çeşme	Strict	1,224	43%	TRY4,662	TRY739,850	12.3%	34.5%
9	Datça	Strict	630	50%	TRY3,561	TRY654,496	12.3%	34.5%
10	Sapanca	Strict	1,504	42%	TRY6,767	TRY1,049,144	12.3%	34.5%

Top 4 Established Short-Term Rental Markets in Turkey

Position	Market Name	Regulation	No of Listings	Avg. Occupancy Rate	Avg. Daily Rate	Revenue	Short-term Rental Yield	Rent Gap
1	Izmir	Strict	3,250	43%	TRY3,335	TRY530,902	12.3%	34.5%
2	Fethiye	Strict	4,013	57%	TRY4,824	TRY1,011,130	12.3%	34.5%
3	Istanbul	Strict	13,692	59%	TRY2,266	TRY498,069	12.3%	34.5%
4	Kaş	Strict	4,127	58%	TRY5,310	TRY1,133,332	12.3%	34.5%

10 Best Places for Airbnb Arbitrage in Turkey

Position	Market Name	Regulation	No of Listings	Avg. Occupancy Rate	Avg. Daily Rate	Revenue	Short-term Rental Yield	Rent Gap
1	Sakarya	Strict	1,660	42%	TRY6,605	TRY1,021,945	12.3%	34.5%
2	Sapanca	Strict	1,504	42%	TRY6,767	TRY1,049,144	12.3%	34.5%
3	Balikesir	Strict	770	46%	TRY3,140	TRY534,108	12.3%	34.5%
4	Nevsehir	Strict	1,267	47%	TRY3,043	TRY527,502	12.3%	34.5%
5	Fethiye	Strict	4,013	57%	TRY4,824	TRY1,011,130	12.3%	34.5%
6	Marmaris	Strict	768	51%	TRY4,079	TRY764,006	12.3%	34.5%
7	Kaş	Strict	4,127	58%	TRY5,310	TRY1,133,332	12.3%	34.5%
8	Kuşadası	Strict	485	48%	TRY4,015	TRY711,485	12.3%	34.5%
9	Bursa	Strict	265	34%	TRY2,525	TRY324,771	12.3%	34.5%
10	Datça	Strict	630	50%	TRY3,561	TRY654,496	12.3%	34.5%

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