What Are the Best Places to Invest in Airbnb in Austria?

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-07-06

The short-term rental market in Austria spans 100 cities tracked in AirROI's 2026 dataset, ranging from mature urban markets with thousands of active listings to emerging destinations where early operators still have pricing leverage. Supply growth, regulation, and seasonal demand vary significantly across the region — making market selection one of the highest-leverage decisions an Airbnb investor can make.

This page ranks the best Airbnb markets in Austria across four dimensions: market depth (active listings), revenue, nightly rate (ADR), and occupancy rate. Vienna, Vienna leads by market size with 9,372 active listings and $1,674/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 34.3% with $1,810/month in average revenue and $270/night ADR. 74 of 100 markets carry a low regulation profile — a key consideration for investors evaluating compliance costs and time-to-market.

Rankings based on AirROI's analysis of 20,000,000+ short-term rental listings across revenue, ADR, occupancy, and regulation. See ranking methodology.

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Top Airbnb Markets in Austria by Active Listings

Active listing count is the most direct measure of a market's depth, maturity, and investor confidence. Cities with the most Airbnb listings in Austria attract the highest volume of travelers and offer the most reliable benchmarking data for pricing and revenue projections. Vienna, Vienna leads with 9,372 active short-term rental listings and $1,674/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Vienna, Vienna	9,372	$1,674	$168	45.1%	Low
2	Graz, Styria	1,152	$807	$109	35.7%	Low
3	Salzburg, Salzburg	539	$2,655	$208	49.2%	High
4	Zell am See, Salzburg	507	$2,239	$342	31.9%	High
5	Innsbruck, Tyrol	424	$2,405	$197	50.4%	Low
6	Linz, Upper Austria	261	$1,000	$128	40.6%	Low
7	Klagenfurt, Carinthia	258	$1,059	$138	37.0%	Low
8	Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Salzburg	253	$1,835	$375	30.2%	Moderate
9	Kaprun, Salzburg	229	$2,207	$338	31.0%	High
10	Schladming, Styria	225	$2,045	$338	31.3%	Low
11	Villach, Carinthia	211	$1,090	$172	33.3%	Low
12	Seefeld in Tirol, Tyrol	200	$1,708	$248	37.7%	Low
13	Sölden, Bezirk Imst	197	$2,020	$297	33.7%	Low
14	Kappl, Bezirk Landeck	187	$2,397	$304	38.1%	Low
15	Piesendorf, Salzburg	184	$2,116	$314	34.2%	Moderate
16	Neukirchen am Großvenediger, Salzburg	176	$1,876	$368	29.8%	Moderate
17	Dornbirn, Vorarlberg	173	$953	$142	33.7%	Low
18	Sankt Gallenkirch, Vorarlberg	169	$1,816	$279	31.1%	Low
19	Kitzbühel, Tyrol	164	$2,918	$437	33.3%	Low
20	Bregenz, Vorarlberg	158	$1,576	$200	37.7%	Low
21	Kirchberg in Tirol, Bezirk Kitzbühel	157	$2,941	$440	33.8%	Low
22	Leutasch, Tyrol	156	$1,460	$234	33.2%	Low
23	Bad Kleinkirchheim, Carinthia	150	$1,191	$225	27.5%	Low
24	Bad Mitterndorf, Styria	150	$1,338	$222	29.0%	Low
25	Mayrhofen, Bezirk Schwaz	148	$2,264	$311	37.3%	Low
26	Bad Ischl, Bezirk Gmunden	146	$1,449	$185	36.7%	Low
27	Bad Gastein, Salzburg	140	$1,111	$211	30.0%	High
28	Fügen, Bezirk Schwaz	136	$1,951	$285	32.7%	Low
29	Velden am Wörther See, Carinthia	136	$1,013	$216	29.1%	Low
30	Krems an der Donau, Lower Austria	136	$1,032	$161	34.1%	Low
31	Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg	136	$1,266	$201	32.5%	Moderate
32	Hopfgarten im Brixental, Tyrol	136	$2,232	$405	30.4%	Low
33	Längenfeld, Bezirk Imst	133	$2,281	$271	38.6%	Low
34	Gmunden, Upper Austria	129	$1,268	$184	35.0%	Low
35	Wildschönau, Tyrol	127	$2,004	$268	37.6%	Low
36	Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck	125	$3,164	$558	37.6%	Low
37	Wald im Pinzgau, Salzburg	121	$1,958	$342	31.0%	Moderate
38	Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, Bezirk Gmunden	120	$2,108	$223	40.9%	Low
39	Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg, Styria	119	$1,946	$322	27.7%	Low
40	Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg	115	$2,049	$346	33.1%	High
41	Murau, Styria	115	$1,689	$292	29.6%	Low
42	Ehrwald, Tyrol	114	$2,191	$271	38.6%	Low
43	Treffen am Ossiacher See, Carinthia	113	$1,083	$195	33.9%	Low
44	Ramsau am Dachstein, Styria	110	$1,345	$275	32.8%	Low
45	Neustift im Stubaital, Tyrol	110	$1,847	$236	36.4%	Low
46	Brixen im Thale, Bezirk Kitzbühel	108	$2,330	$428	33.1%	Low
47	Bad Aussee, Styria	105	$1,345	$197	34.1%	Low
48	Hermagor-Pressegger See, Carinthia	104	$890	$202	28.6%	Low
49	Maishofen, Salzburg	104	$1,522	$227	32.2%	Moderate
50	Mauterndorf, Salzburg	104	$1,877	$269	31.9%	High
51	Aschau im Zillertal, Bezirk Schwaz	102	$1,788	$237	42.4%	Low
52	Mittersill, Salzburg	100	$1,503	$269	33.7%	High
53	Stadl-Predlitz, Styria	100	$2,469	$363	30.2%	Low
54	Mühlbach am Hochkönig, Salzburg	99	$3,143	$331	39.8%	High
55	Finkenberg, Bezirk Schwaz	98	$1,485	$212	35.7%	Low
56	Fieberbrunn, Bezirk Kitzbühel	92	$1,722	$299	32.4%	Low
57	Bramberg am Wildkogel, Salzburg	90	$2,123	$339	35.7%	Moderate
58	Haus im Ennstal, Styria	90	$2,465	$362	30.8%	Low
59	Lermoos, Tyrol	89	$1,299	$241	33.2%	Low
60	Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Salzburg	88	$1,998	$268	35.1%	High
61	Oetz, Bezirk Imst	87	$1,586	$308	32.8%	Low
62	See, Bezirk Landeck	87	$1,817	$300	35.9%	Low
63	Dalaas, Vorarlberg	87	$1,840	$270	34.6%	Low
64	Sankt Johann in Tirol, Bezirk Kitzbühel	85	$1,677	$321	35.8%	Low
65	Rauris, Salzburg	85	$1,401	$259	27.4%	High
66	Schruns, Vorarlberg	85	$1,389	$280	29.8%	Low
67	Bad Hofgastein, Salzburg	82	$1,417	$204	35.8%	High
68	Pettneu am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck	81	$2,697	$378	35.1%	Low
69	Mittelberg, Vorarlberg	80	$1,592	$235	37.5%	Low
70	Schwendau, Bezirk Schwaz	79	$1,833	$208	40.1%	Low
71	Hippach, Bezirk Schwaz	77	$2,172	$338	42.2%	Low
72	Irdning-Donnersbachtal, Styria	76	$2,306	$285	32.2%	Low
73	Umhausen, Bezirk Imst	75	$1,923	$247	37.0%	Low
74	Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See, Carinthia	75	$591	$146	30.8%	Low
75	Damüls, Vorarlberg	75	$1,307	$232	27.7%	Low
76	Westendorf, Bezirk Kitzbühel	74	$1,875	$357	30.2%	Low
77	Alpbach, Bezirk Kufstein	74	$2,675	$374	34.5%	Low
78	Sankt Johann im Pongau, Salzburg	74	$2,030	$315	33.5%	Moderate
79	Uttendorf, Salzburg	74	$2,485	$241	37.5%	High
80	Finkenstein am Faaker See, Carinthia	73	$728	$146	36.1%	Low
81	Leogang, Salzburg	73	$2,017	$281	33.5%	Moderate
82	Hohentauern, Styria	73	$2,034	$282	33.2%	Low
83	Ramsau im Zillertal, Bezirk Schwaz	72	$1,959	$228	40.8%	Low
84	Leoben, Styria	71	$588	$128	28.3%	Low
85	Altmünster, Bezirk Gmunden	70	$1,394	$201	37.7%	Low
86	Annaberg-Lungötz, Salzburg	69	$2,330	$334	35.0%	High
87	Viehhofen, Salzburg	69	$2,209	$411	34.2%	Moderate
88	Scharnitz, Tyrol	69	$2,935	$327	37.7%	Low
89	Obertraun, Bezirk Gmunden	68	$1,982	$218	37.2%	Low
90	Brand, Vorarlberg	68	$3,359	$518	30.7%	Low
91	Baden, Lower Austria	67	$834	$142	32.2%	Low
92	Sautens, Bezirk Imst	65	$1,680	$230	36.9%	Low
93	Mariapfarr, Salzburg	65	$1,631	$288	28.8%	Low
94	Hollersbach im Pinzgau, Salzburg	64	$2,336	$367	29.8%	Moderate
95	Niedernsill, Salzburg	64	$2,471	$304	33.3%	Moderate
96	Gaschurn, Vorarlberg	64	$1,823	$330	28.0%	Low
97	Gosau, Bezirk Gmunden	62	$2,382	$256	38.5%	Low
98	Reichenau, Carinthia	61	$1,169	$244	28.8%	Low
99	Abtenau, Salzburg	61	$1,502	$186	34.8%	Moderate
100	Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria	58	$528	$80	29.2%	Low

Most Profitable Airbnb Markets in Austria by Revenue

The most profitable Airbnb cities in Austria are those where hosts earn the highest average monthly revenue per listing — the single most telling indicator of a market's income potential. Brand, Vorarlberg leads with $3,359/month at $518 ADR and 30.7% occupancy. Whether you are evaluating your first STR investment or benchmarking an existing property, these top-earning Airbnb markets show where vacation rentals generate the greatest short-term rental income.

#	Market	Revenue/mo	Active Listings (TTM)	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Brand, Vorarlberg	$3,359	68	$518	30.7%	Low
2	Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck	$3,164	125	$558	37.6%	Low
3	Mühlbach am Hochkönig, Salzburg	$3,143	99	$331	39.8%	High
4	Kirchberg in Tirol, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$2,941	157	$440	33.8%	Low
5	Scharnitz, Tyrol	$2,935	69	$327	37.7%	Low
6	Kitzbühel, Tyrol	$2,918	164	$437	33.3%	Low
7	Pettneu am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck	$2,697	81	$378	35.1%	Low
8	Alpbach, Bezirk Kufstein	$2,675	74	$374	34.5%	Low
9	Salzburg, Salzburg	$2,655	539	$208	49.2%	High
10	Uttendorf, Salzburg	$2,485	74	$241	37.5%	High
11	Niedernsill, Salzburg	$2,471	64	$304	33.3%	Moderate
12	Stadl-Predlitz, Styria	$2,469	100	$363	30.2%	Low
13	Haus im Ennstal, Styria	$2,465	90	$362	30.8%	Low
14	Innsbruck, Tyrol	$2,405	424	$197	50.4%	Low
15	Kappl, Bezirk Landeck	$2,397	187	$304	38.1%	Low
16	Gosau, Bezirk Gmunden	$2,382	62	$256	38.5%	Low
17	Hollersbach im Pinzgau, Salzburg	$2,336	64	$367	29.8%	Moderate
18	Brixen im Thale, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$2,330	108	$428	33.1%	Low
19	Annaberg-Lungötz, Salzburg	$2,330	69	$334	35.0%	High
20	Irdning-Donnersbachtal, Styria	$2,306	76	$285	32.2%	Low
21	Längenfeld, Bezirk Imst	$2,281	133	$271	38.6%	Low
22	Mayrhofen, Bezirk Schwaz	$2,264	148	$311	37.3%	Low
23	Zell am See, Salzburg	$2,239	507	$342	31.9%	High
24	Hopfgarten im Brixental, Tyrol	$2,232	136	$405	30.4%	Low
25	Viehhofen, Salzburg	$2,209	69	$411	34.2%	Moderate
26	Kaprun, Salzburg	$2,207	229	$338	31.0%	High
27	Ehrwald, Tyrol	$2,191	114	$271	38.6%	Low
28	Hippach, Bezirk Schwaz	$2,172	77	$338	42.2%	Low
29	Bramberg am Wildkogel, Salzburg	$2,123	90	$339	35.7%	Moderate
30	Piesendorf, Salzburg	$2,116	184	$314	34.2%	Moderate
31	Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, Bezirk Gmunden	$2,108	120	$223	40.9%	Low
32	Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg	$2,049	115	$346	33.1%	High
33	Schladming, Styria	$2,045	225	$338	31.3%	Low
34	Hohentauern, Styria	$2,034	73	$282	33.2%	Low
35	Sankt Johann im Pongau, Salzburg	$2,030	74	$315	33.5%	Moderate
36	Sölden, Bezirk Imst	$2,020	197	$297	33.7%	Low
37	Leogang, Salzburg	$2,017	73	$281	33.5%	Moderate
38	Wildschönau, Tyrol	$2,004	127	$268	37.6%	Low
39	Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Salzburg	$1,998	88	$268	35.1%	High
40	Obertraun, Bezirk Gmunden	$1,982	68	$218	37.2%	Low
41	Ramsau im Zillertal, Bezirk Schwaz	$1,959	72	$228	40.8%	Low
42	Wald im Pinzgau, Salzburg	$1,958	121	$342	31.0%	Moderate
43	Fügen, Bezirk Schwaz	$1,951	136	$285	32.7%	Low
44	Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg, Styria	$1,946	119	$322	27.7%	Low
45	Umhausen, Bezirk Imst	$1,923	75	$247	37.0%	Low
46	Mauterndorf, Salzburg	$1,877	104	$269	31.9%	High
47	Neukirchen am Großvenediger, Salzburg	$1,876	176	$368	29.8%	Moderate
48	Westendorf, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$1,875	74	$357	30.2%	Low
49	Neustift im Stubaital, Tyrol	$1,847	110	$236	36.4%	Low
50	Dalaas, Vorarlberg	$1,840	87	$270	34.6%	Low
51	Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Salzburg	$1,835	253	$375	30.2%	Moderate
52	Schwendau, Bezirk Schwaz	$1,833	79	$208	40.1%	Low
53	Gaschurn, Vorarlberg	$1,823	64	$330	28.0%	Low
54	See, Bezirk Landeck	$1,817	87	$300	35.9%	Low
55	Sankt Gallenkirch, Vorarlberg	$1,816	169	$279	31.1%	Low
56	Aschau im Zillertal, Bezirk Schwaz	$1,788	102	$237	42.4%	Low
57	Fieberbrunn, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$1,722	92	$299	32.4%	Low
58	Seefeld in Tirol, Tyrol	$1,708	200	$248	37.7%	Low
59	Murau, Styria	$1,689	115	$292	29.6%	Low
60	Sautens, Bezirk Imst	$1,680	65	$230	36.9%	Low
61	Sankt Johann in Tirol, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$1,677	85	$321	35.8%	Low
62	Vienna, Vienna	$1,674	9,372	$168	45.1%	Low
63	Mariapfarr, Salzburg	$1,631	65	$288	28.8%	Low
64	Mittelberg, Vorarlberg	$1,592	80	$235	37.5%	Low
65	Oetz, Bezirk Imst	$1,586	87	$308	32.8%	Low
66	Bregenz, Vorarlberg	$1,576	158	$200	37.7%	Low
67	Maishofen, Salzburg	$1,522	104	$227	32.2%	Moderate
68	Mittersill, Salzburg	$1,503	100	$269	33.7%	High
69	Abtenau, Salzburg	$1,502	61	$186	34.8%	Moderate
70	Finkenberg, Bezirk Schwaz	$1,485	98	$212	35.7%	Low
71	Leutasch, Tyrol	$1,460	156	$234	33.2%	Low
72	Bad Ischl, Bezirk Gmunden	$1,449	146	$185	36.7%	Low
73	Bad Hofgastein, Salzburg	$1,417	82	$204	35.8%	High
74	Rauris, Salzburg	$1,401	85	$259	27.4%	High
75	Altmünster, Bezirk Gmunden	$1,394	70	$201	37.7%	Low
76	Schruns, Vorarlberg	$1,389	85	$280	29.8%	Low
77	Ramsau am Dachstein, Styria	$1,345	110	$275	32.8%	Low
78	Bad Aussee, Styria	$1,345	105	$197	34.1%	Low
79	Bad Mitterndorf, Styria	$1,338	150	$222	29.0%	Low
80	Damüls, Vorarlberg	$1,307	75	$232	27.7%	Low
81	Lermoos, Tyrol	$1,299	89	$241	33.2%	Low
82	Gmunden, Upper Austria	$1,268	129	$184	35.0%	Low
83	Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg	$1,266	136	$201	32.5%	Moderate
84	Bad Kleinkirchheim, Carinthia	$1,191	150	$225	27.5%	Low
85	Reichenau, Carinthia	$1,169	61	$244	28.8%	Low
86	Bad Gastein, Salzburg	$1,111	140	$211	30.0%	High
87	Villach, Carinthia	$1,090	211	$172	33.3%	Low
88	Treffen am Ossiacher See, Carinthia	$1,083	113	$195	33.9%	Low
89	Klagenfurt, Carinthia	$1,059	258	$138	37.0%	Low
90	Krems an der Donau, Lower Austria	$1,032	136	$161	34.1%	Low
91	Velden am Wörther See, Carinthia	$1,013	136	$216	29.1%	Low
92	Linz, Upper Austria	$1,000	261	$128	40.6%	Low
93	Dornbirn, Vorarlberg	$953	173	$142	33.7%	Low
94	Hermagor-Pressegger See, Carinthia	$890	104	$202	28.6%	Low
95	Baden, Lower Austria	$834	67	$142	32.2%	Low
96	Graz, Styria	$807	1,152	$109	35.7%	Low
97	Finkenstein am Faaker See, Carinthia	$728	73	$146	36.1%	Low
98	Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See, Carinthia	$591	75	$146	30.8%	Low
99	Leoben, Styria	$588	71	$128	28.3%	Low
100	Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria	$528	58	$80	29.2%	Low

Most Expensive Airbnb Markets in Austria by Nightly Rate

The average daily rate (ADR) measures how much guests pay per night in each market, making it the clearest indicator of a city's short-term rental pricing power. Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck commands the highest Airbnb nightly rate in Austria at $558/night, generating $3,164/month at 37.6% occupancy. Markets with premium nightly pricing typically feature high-demand destinations where travelers pay a significant premium over hotel alternatives.

#	Market	ADR	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck	$558	125	$3,164	37.6%	Low
2	Brand, Vorarlberg	$518	68	$3,359	30.7%	Low
3	Kirchberg in Tirol, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$440	157	$2,941	33.8%	Low
4	Kitzbühel, Tyrol	$437	164	$2,918	33.3%	Low
5	Brixen im Thale, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$428	108	$2,330	33.1%	Low
6	Viehhofen, Salzburg	$411	69	$2,209	34.2%	Moderate
7	Hopfgarten im Brixental, Tyrol	$405	136	$2,232	30.4%	Low
8	Pettneu am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck	$378	81	$2,697	35.1%	Low
9	Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Salzburg	$375	253	$1,835	30.2%	Moderate
10	Alpbach, Bezirk Kufstein	$374	74	$2,675	34.5%	Low
11	Neukirchen am Großvenediger, Salzburg	$368	176	$1,876	29.8%	Moderate
12	Hollersbach im Pinzgau, Salzburg	$367	64	$2,336	29.8%	Moderate
13	Stadl-Predlitz, Styria	$363	100	$2,469	30.2%	Low
14	Haus im Ennstal, Styria	$362	90	$2,465	30.8%	Low
15	Westendorf, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$357	74	$1,875	30.2%	Low
16	Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg	$346	115	$2,049	33.1%	High
17	Zell am See, Salzburg	$342	507	$2,239	31.9%	High
18	Wald im Pinzgau, Salzburg	$342	121	$1,958	31.0%	Moderate
19	Bramberg am Wildkogel, Salzburg	$339	90	$2,123	35.7%	Moderate
20	Kaprun, Salzburg	$338	229	$2,207	31.0%	High
21	Schladming, Styria	$338	225	$2,045	31.3%	Low
22	Hippach, Bezirk Schwaz	$338	77	$2,172	42.2%	Low
23	Annaberg-Lungötz, Salzburg	$334	69	$2,330	35.0%	High
24	Mühlbach am Hochkönig, Salzburg	$331	99	$3,143	39.8%	High
25	Gaschurn, Vorarlberg	$330	64	$1,823	28.0%	Low
26	Scharnitz, Tyrol	$327	69	$2,935	37.7%	Low
27	Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg, Styria	$322	119	$1,946	27.7%	Low
28	Sankt Johann in Tirol, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$321	85	$1,677	35.8%	Low
29	Sankt Johann im Pongau, Salzburg	$315	74	$2,030	33.5%	Moderate
30	Piesendorf, Salzburg	$314	184	$2,116	34.2%	Moderate
31	Mayrhofen, Bezirk Schwaz	$311	148	$2,264	37.3%	Low
32	Oetz, Bezirk Imst	$308	87	$1,586	32.8%	Low
33	Niedernsill, Salzburg	$304	64	$2,471	33.3%	Moderate
34	Kappl, Bezirk Landeck	$304	187	$2,397	38.1%	Low
35	See, Bezirk Landeck	$300	87	$1,817	35.9%	Low
36	Fieberbrunn, Bezirk Kitzbühel	$299	92	$1,722	32.4%	Low
37	Sölden, Bezirk Imst	$297	197	$2,020	33.7%	Low
38	Murau, Styria	$292	115	$1,689	29.6%	Low
39	Mariapfarr, Salzburg	$288	65	$1,631	28.8%	Low
40	Irdning-Donnersbachtal, Styria	$285	76	$2,306	32.2%	Low
41	Fügen, Bezirk Schwaz	$285	136	$1,951	32.7%	Low
42	Hohentauern, Styria	$282	73	$2,034	33.2%	Low
43	Leogang, Salzburg	$281	73	$2,017	33.5%	Moderate
44	Schruns, Vorarlberg	$280	85	$1,389	29.8%	Low
45	Sankt Gallenkirch, Vorarlberg	$279	169	$1,816	31.1%	Low
46	Ramsau am Dachstein, Styria	$275	110	$1,345	32.8%	Low
47	Längenfeld, Bezirk Imst	$271	133	$2,281	38.6%	Low
48	Ehrwald, Tyrol	$271	114	$2,191	38.6%	Low
49	Dalaas, Vorarlberg	$270	87	$1,840	34.6%	Low
50	Mauterndorf, Salzburg	$269	104	$1,877	31.9%	High
51	Mittersill, Salzburg	$269	100	$1,503	33.7%	High
52	Wildschönau, Tyrol	$268	127	$2,004	37.6%	Low
53	Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Salzburg	$268	88	$1,998	35.1%	High
54	Rauris, Salzburg	$259	85	$1,401	27.4%	High
55	Gosau, Bezirk Gmunden	$256	62	$2,382	38.5%	Low
56	Seefeld in Tirol, Tyrol	$248	200	$1,708	37.7%	Low
57	Umhausen, Bezirk Imst	$247	75	$1,923	37.0%	Low
58	Reichenau, Carinthia	$244	61	$1,169	28.8%	Low
59	Lermoos, Tyrol	$241	89	$1,299	33.2%	Low
60	Uttendorf, Salzburg	$241	74	$2,485	37.5%	High
61	Aschau im Zillertal, Bezirk Schwaz	$237	102	$1,788	42.4%	Low
62	Neustift im Stubaital, Tyrol	$236	110	$1,847	36.4%	Low
63	Mittelberg, Vorarlberg	$235	80	$1,592	37.5%	Low
64	Leutasch, Tyrol	$234	156	$1,460	33.2%	Low
65	Damüls, Vorarlberg	$232	75	$1,307	27.7%	Low
66	Sautens, Bezirk Imst	$230	65	$1,680	36.9%	Low
67	Ramsau im Zillertal, Bezirk Schwaz	$228	72	$1,959	40.8%	Low
68	Maishofen, Salzburg	$227	104	$1,522	32.2%	Moderate
69	Bad Kleinkirchheim, Carinthia	$225	150	$1,191	27.5%	Low
70	Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, Bezirk Gmunden	$223	120	$2,108	40.9%	Low
71	Bad Mitterndorf, Styria	$222	150	$1,338	29.0%	Low
72	Obertraun, Bezirk Gmunden	$218	68	$1,982	37.2%	Low
73	Velden am Wörther See, Carinthia	$216	136	$1,013	29.1%	Low
74	Finkenberg, Bezirk Schwaz	$212	98	$1,485	35.7%	Low
75	Bad Gastein, Salzburg	$211	140	$1,111	30.0%	High
76	Schwendau, Bezirk Schwaz	$208	79	$1,833	40.1%	Low
77	Salzburg, Salzburg	$208	539	$2,655	49.2%	High
78	Bad Hofgastein, Salzburg	$204	82	$1,417	35.8%	High
79	Hermagor-Pressegger See, Carinthia	$202	104	$890	28.6%	Low
80	Altmünster, Bezirk Gmunden	$201	70	$1,394	37.7%	Low
81	Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, Salzburg	$201	136	$1,266	32.5%	Moderate
82	Bregenz, Vorarlberg	$200	158	$1,576	37.7%	Low
83	Bad Aussee, Styria	$197	105	$1,345	34.1%	Low
84	Innsbruck, Tyrol	$197	424	$2,405	50.4%	Low
85	Treffen am Ossiacher See, Carinthia	$195	113	$1,083	33.9%	Low
86	Abtenau, Salzburg	$186	61	$1,502	34.8%	Moderate
87	Bad Ischl, Bezirk Gmunden	$185	146	$1,449	36.7%	Low
88	Gmunden, Upper Austria	$184	129	$1,268	35.0%	Low
89	Villach, Carinthia	$172	211	$1,090	33.3%	Low
90	Vienna, Vienna	$168	9,372	$1,674	45.1%	Low
91	Krems an der Donau, Lower Austria	$161	136	$1,032	34.1%	Low
92	Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See, Carinthia	$146	75	$591	30.8%	Low
93	Finkenstein am Faaker See, Carinthia	$146	73	$728	36.1%	Low
94	Baden, Lower Austria	$142	67	$834	32.2%	Low
95	Dornbirn, Vorarlberg	$142	173	$953	33.7%	Low
96	Klagenfurt, Carinthia	$138	258	$1,059	37.0%	Low
97	Leoben, Styria	$128	71	$588	28.3%	Low
98	Linz, Upper Austria	$128	261	$1,000	40.6%	Low
99	Graz, Styria	$109	1,152	$807	35.7%	Low
100	Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria	$80	58	$528	29.2%	Low

Highest Occupancy Airbnb Markets in Austria

Airbnb occupancy rate measures the percentage of available nights actually booked — the most telling indicator of short-term rental demand in a market. Innsbruck, Tyrol leads Austria with 50.4% occupancy, $2,405/month revenue, and 424 active listings. Markets with the highest STR occupancy rates reflect strong, sustained guest demand — a critical signal for investors evaluating where properties will stay consistently booked year-round. This ranking is filtered to markets with 300+ listings to ensure statistical reliability.

#	Market	Occupancy	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Regulation
1	Innsbruck, Tyrol	50.4%	424	$2,405	$197	Low
2	Salzburg, Salzburg	49.2%	539	$2,655	$208	High
3	Vienna, Vienna	45.1%	9,372	$1,674	$168	Low
4	Graz, Styria	35.7%	1,152	$807	$109	Low
5	Zell am See, Salzburg	31.9%	507	$2,239	$342	High

How to Choose an Airbnb Investment Market in Austria

No single ranking tells the full story. The best Airbnb market for a given investor depends on their capital, risk tolerance, operating model, and income goals. The four ranking dimensions on this page — market depth, revenue, ADR, and occupancy — serve different investor profiles.

If you prioritize predictable cash flow, start with the occupancy rankings. Markets where occupancy exceeds 55% offer consistent bookings and lower vacancy risk. High-occupancy markets may not have the highest nightly rates, but their revenue stability makes them better suited for mortgage-backed investments where monthly debt coverage matters more than peak earnings.

If you're targeting maximum income per property, use the revenue rankings. Revenue is the product of nightly rate and occupancy — it captures the combined effect of both. The highest-revenue Airbnb markets in Austria tend to be destination cities where travelers stay longer and pay a premium for entire-home listings.

If you're evaluating luxury or premium positioning, the ADR rankings show where guests are willing to pay top dollar per night. High-ADR markets reward property upgrades, professional photography, and amenity investments. However, a high nightly rate with low occupancy may generate less income than a moderately priced listing that stays booked consistently.

If you want the deepest market data, the active listings rankings identify cities with the largest short-term rental supply. More listings mean more comparable properties for pricing, more data points for revenue projections, and typically a more liquid resale market if your investment thesis changes.

In all cases, check the regulation column before committing capital. A profitable market with high regulation may require permits, annual caps on rental days, or costly compliance steps that erode returns. Markets with low regulation offer faster time-to-market but may tighten rules as STR supply grows.

Short-Term Rental Regulation in Austria

Understanding the regulatory environment is critical for any Airbnb investment in Austria. Regulation affects licensing costs, annual operating limits, tax obligations, and the long-term viability of a short-term rental strategy.

Across the 100 markets ranked on this page: 74 have a low regulation profile (generally operator-friendly with minimal licensing requirements), 0 have medium regulation (some permit or registration requirements), and 13 have high regulation (strict licensing, annual rental day caps, or active enforcement). Markets with low regulation offer the lowest barrier to entry, while high-regulation markets may still be profitable — but require careful compliance planning and often limit the number of properties a single operator can manage.

AirROI classifies regulation as a market-level signal based on available ordinance data and platform registration patterns. This is not legal advice — always verify current local ordinances, as short-term rental rules can change rapidly, especially in high-growth markets where municipalities are actively responding to STR expansion.

How We Rank the Best Airbnb Investment Markets in Austria

This page ranks Airbnb markets in Austria across four dimensions that matter most to short-term rental investors and operators: market depth (active listings), revenue potential (monthly income per listing), pricing power (average daily rate), and booking demand (occupancy rate). Each ranking uses the same underlying dataset but sorts by a different metric, giving you multiple lenses to evaluate where to invest in Airbnb in Austria.

No single metric tells the full story. A market with high ADR but low occupancy may underperform one with moderate pricing and strong demand. Revenue captures the combined effect of rate and occupancy, while active listings signal whether a market has enough depth for reliable benchmarking and a liquid resale environment. We include regulation data alongside every ranking so you can weigh compliance risk before committing capital.

Ranking Methodology & Data Sources

Active Listings (TTM): The count of active short-term rental listings in each market over the trailing twelve months — a proxy for market maturity, data reliability, and investor confidence in Austria.
Monthly Revenue: Average gross revenue per listing per month — the bottom-line metric for evaluating Airbnb profitability in Austria and projecting cash flow.
Average Daily Rate (ADR): The mean nightly booking price across all active listings — the clearest measure of a market's short-term rental pricing power.
Occupancy Rate: Percentage of available nights booked — the demand signal that determines how much of your nightly rate converts to actual income. Occupancy rankings are filtered to markets with 300+ listings to exclude small markets with unreliable averages.
Regulation: An indicator of the local regulatory climate in Austria, from low (operator-friendly) to high (strict licensing and enforcement) — essential for assessing compliance risk.

All data is sourced from AirROI's proprietary analytics pipeline, which tracks 20,000,000+ properties across 190+ countries. Metrics are recalculated on a rolling basis using trailing twelve-month aggregates from active listings. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Best Airbnb Markets in Austria

These quick answers summarize the most common investor and operator questions using AirROI's latest market data for Austria.

What are the best places to invest in Airbnb in Austria?

Vienna, Vienna leads this ranking for Austria with 9,372 active listings — the largest market by depth. Markets are ranked by listing count because deeper markets offer more comparable data, more pricing benchmarks, and a more predictable operating environment for investors. Each row also shows revenue, ADR, occupancy, and regulation so investors can evaluate based on what matters most to them.

Which market has the highest Airbnb revenue in Austria?

Brand, Vorarlberg posts the highest average monthly revenue in this ranking at $3,359. Revenue leaders often combine healthy rates, solid occupancy, and enough listing scale to support repeatable operations rather than one-off outliers.

Which market has the strongest Airbnb occupancy in Austria?

Innsbruck, Tyrol has the highest occupancy rate in this comparison at 50.4%. High occupancy can signal resilient demand, but investors still need to balance it against nightly rates, regulation, and supply depth before deciding where to buy or operate.

Which market has the highest Airbnb nightly rate in Austria?

Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Bezirk Landeck commands the highest average daily rate at $558 per night. A high ADR does not automatically translate to the highest revenue — occupancy and seasonality determine how much of that rate converts to realized income.

Which Airbnb markets in Austria have the lowest regulation?

Vienna (Vienna), Graz (Styria), Innsbruck (Tyrol) currently show low regulation profiles in this ranking. Lower regulation can reduce compliance costs and time-to-market for new hosts, but investors should always verify local ordinances before purchasing — rules can change quickly as short-term rental markets grow.

Is short-term rental investing still profitable in Austria in 2026?

The markets ranked here average 34.3% occupancy, and the top performer posts $3,359 in monthly revenue. Profitability depends on property acquisition cost, local operating expenses, and regulation compliance — but the data shows active, performing markets exist across Austria for well-researched investors.

How often are AirROI's top Airbnb market rankings updated?

AirROI updates these rankings using the latest market snapshot available in the dataset, which for this page is anchored to 2026. Rankings should be treated as current market intelligence rather than permanent truths because pricing, demand, regulation, and supply can all shift over time.

What metrics should I use to evaluate Airbnb investments in Austria?

The most important metrics for comparing short-term rental markets are active listing count (market depth and data reliability), occupancy rate (demand consistency), average daily rate (pricing power), monthly revenue (income potential), and regulation level (compliance cost and risk). This ranking sorts by market depth first; use the other columns to filter for the profile that fits your investment strategy.

What makes a good Airbnb market for first-time investors in Austria?

First-time investors in Austria should prioritize markets with high occupancy (55%+) and low regulation, which reduce the risk of empty calendars and compliance surprises. Markets with 200+ active listings also provide better benchmarking data and a more predictable operating environment. Revenue is important, but consistent demand is more forgiving for operators still learning pricing and guest management.

What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in Austria?

Across the markets ranked here, the average occupancy rate in Austria is 34.3%. Occupancy above 50% is generally considered healthy for short-term rentals, and above 65% signals strong, sustained demand. However, the best occupancy rate depends on pricing strategy — some hosts maximize revenue by targeting fewer bookings at higher nightly rates rather than maximizing booking volume.

How does regulation affect Airbnb investment returns in Austria?

Regulation is one of the most overlooked risks in short-term rental investing. In Austria, 74 of 100 ranked markets have low regulation, 0 have medium, and 13 have high. High-regulation markets often require permits, limit annual rental days, or impose occupancy taxes — all of which reduce net returns. Low-regulation markets offer faster time-to-market and lower compliance costs, but rules can tighten as STR supply grows.

What is the difference between ADR and RevPAR for Airbnb investing?

ADR (Average Daily Rate) is the average nightly price guests pay, while RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Rental night) factors in both price and occupancy. A market with $200 ADR and 50% occupancy has $100 RevPAR — the same as a market with $125 ADR and 80% occupancy. RevPAR is a better single-number benchmark for comparing markets because it captures how effectively nightly rates convert to realized income. AirROI's city-level reports include RevPAR with percentile breakdowns for deeper analysis.

How many Airbnb listings does a market need to be investable in Austria?

Markets with fewer than 100 active listings can show volatile averages that do not predict future performance. The median market in this Austria ranking has about 104 listings. Larger markets (500+) offer more reliable data, more comparable properties for pricing, and typically a more liquid exit if you decide to sell. Smaller markets can still be profitable, but investors should treat the data as directional rather than precise.

How do seasonal and year-round Airbnb markets differ in Austria?

Seasonal markets in Austria experience dramatic swings in booking demand — often earning 60-70% of annual revenue in just 3-4 peak months. Year-round markets deliver steadier cash flow with lower peak-to-trough variation. Investors who need predictable monthly income should prioritize high-occupancy markets with low seasonal variance, while those comfortable with cash-flow timing can target seasonal markets where peak rates compensate for off-season softness.

About AirROI Market Data

AirROI tracks over 20 million properties across 190+ countries and maintains 15+ years of historical performance data, making it one of the deepest Airbnb and STR intelligence platforms available. The analytics pipeline aggregates listing-level data monthly — revenue, occupancy, nightly rates, RevPAR, guest demographics, booking patterns, and competitive supply — so investors and operators can benchmark any market against its own history and against neighboring destinations.

Real estate investors, property managers, financial institutions, hospitality consultants, and academic researchers rely on AirROI data to underwrite acquisitions, optimize pricing, model macro trends, and conduct peer-reviewed research. Data is available through in-depth market reports, the data portal for bulk downloads, the Airbnb API with 22 endpoints, and an Airbnb MCP Server for AI agents.

All metrics reflect trailing twelve-month aggregates from active listings as of 2026-07-06. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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