Top 79 Best Places in Egypt to Invest in Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals (2026)

Source: AirROI

Last updated: 2026-02-01

Unlock high-ROI opportunities in Egypt‘s booming short-term rental (STR) market. This 2026 Airbnb investment guide from AirROI leverages cutting-edge Airbnb data analytics to pinpoint the most profitable cities for Airbnb and vacation rental entrepreneurs. Whether you’re scaling your portfolio or making your first STR investment, discover markets with strong rental demand, high revenue potential, and favorable regulations. We are committed to providing trustworthy insights based on comprehensive market analysis, and you can learn more about our rigorous approach to data accuracy.

Our STR market analysis dives deep into key performance indicators like monthly revenue, average daily rates (ADR), occupancy trends, property counts, and regulatory landscapes across Egypt. We go beyond simple rankings to provide the context you need for informed investment decisions using reliable Airbnb data.

Explore the data-driven insights below to identify the premier short-term rental investment hotspots and high ROI Airbnb markets in Egypt for 2026.

Top Short-Term Rental Markets in Egypt

Rank:#1Market:CairoCountry:EgyptProperties:3,603Monthly Revenue:$508.10Daily Rate (ADR):$67.25Occupancy:34.46%Regulation:Low
Rank:#2Market:GamshaCountry:EgyptProperties:1,138Monthly Revenue:$1208.63Daily Rate (ADR):$144.47Occupancy:34.51%Regulation:Low
Rank:#3Market:DahabCountry:EgyptProperties:837Monthly Revenue:$355.75Daily Rate (ADR):$45.63Occupancy:36.32%Regulation:Low
Rank:#4Market:GizaCountry:EgyptProperties:750Monthly Revenue:$525.16Daily Rate (ADR):$68.00Occupancy:34.97%Regulation:Low
Rank:#5Market:HurghadaCountry:EgyptProperties:692Monthly Revenue:$379.97Daily Rate (ADR):$58.85Occupancy:35.09%Regulation:Low
Rank:#6Market:AlexandriaCountry:EgyptProperties:346Monthly Revenue:$468.17Daily Rate (ADR):$59.45Occupancy:32.18%Regulation:Low
Rank:#7Market:Al HadabaCountry:EgyptProperties:319Monthly Revenue:$314.21Daily Rate (ADR):$41.79Occupancy:32.96%Regulation:Low
Rank:#8Market:Sharm Ash SheikhCountry:EgyptProperties:261Monthly Revenue:$627.97Daily Rate (ADR):$82.14Occupancy:37.05%Regulation:Low
Rank:#9Market:Al Baairat VillageCountry:EgyptProperties:259Monthly Revenue:$392.13Daily Rate (ADR):$48.27Occupancy:31.70%Regulation:Low
Rank:#10Market:Abu Al FedaCountry:EgyptProperties:188Monthly Revenue:$962.76Daily Rate (ADR):$106.33Occupancy:39.25%Regulation:Low
Rank:#11Market:Ash Sheikh ZayedCountry:EgyptProperties:183Monthly Revenue:$500.23Daily Rate (ADR):$89.24Occupancy:31.37%Regulation:Low
Rank:#12Market:Mohammed MazharCountry:EgyptProperties:179Monthly Revenue:$938.64Daily Rate (ADR):$95.46Occupancy:37.48%Regulation:Low
Rank:#13Market:Al Ahia'Country:EgyptProperties:150Monthly Revenue:$357.43Daily Rate (ADR):$50.50Occupancy:32.61%Regulation:Low
Rank:#14Market:New Cairo 1Country:EgyptProperties:141Monthly Revenue:$652.44Daily Rate (ADR):$93.73Occupancy:38.98%Regulation:Low
Rank:#15Market:Second New CairoCountry:EgyptProperties:139Monthly Revenue:$255.24Daily Rate (ADR):$46.44Occupancy:35.77%Regulation:Low
Rank:#16Market:Hurghada 1Country:EgyptProperties:122Monthly Revenue:$297.52Daily Rate (ADR):$49.00Occupancy:36.46%Regulation:Low
Rank:#17Market:Remaya SquareCountry:EgyptProperties:116Monthly Revenue:$606.61Daily Rate (ADR):$73.22Occupancy:36.64%Regulation:Low
Rank:#18Market:مراسيCountry:EgyptProperties:116Monthly Revenue:$800.02Daily Rate (ADR):$331.70Occupancy:25.76%Regulation:Low
Rank:#19Market:ZamalekCountry:EgyptProperties:115Monthly Revenue:$625.36Daily Rate (ADR):$92.15Occupancy:34.84%Regulation:Low
Rank:#20Market:Hurghada 2Country:EgyptProperties:107Monthly Revenue:$841.48Daily Rate (ADR):$148.22Occupancy:32.06%Regulation:Low
Rank:#21Market:6th of OctoberCountry:EgyptProperties:97Monthly Revenue:$292.43Daily Rate (ADR):$52.47Occupancy:34.19%Regulation:Low
Rank:#22Market:El AlameinCountry:EgyptProperties:92Monthly Revenue:$492.97Daily Rate (ADR):$149.06Occupancy:26.46%Regulation:Low
Rank:#23Market:Sharm El SheikhCountry:EgyptProperties:78Monthly Revenue:$431.40Daily Rate (ADR):$70.75Occupancy:36.85%Regulation:Low
Rank:#24Market:Youssef Al Sediq CityCountry:EgyptProperties:72Monthly Revenue:$488.39Daily Rate (ADR):$98.38Occupancy:22.91%Regulation:Low
Rank:#25Market:AttakaCountry:EgyptProperties:71Monthly Revenue:$418.41Daily Rate (ADR):$123.31Occupancy:21.00%Regulation:Low
Rank:#26Market:Al MandarahCountry:EgyptProperties:57Monthly Revenue:$369.31Daily Rate (ADR):$54.35Occupancy:30.28%Regulation:Low
Rank:#27Market:Ras Abu SomaCountry:EgyptProperties:54Monthly Revenue:$884.00Daily Rate (ADR):$160.33Occupancy:30.18%Regulation:Low
Rank:#28Market:First 6th of OctoberCountry:EgyptProperties:53Monthly Revenue:$253.24Daily Rate (ADR):$56.21Occupancy:32.58%Regulation:Low
Rank:#29Market:SafagaCountry:EgyptProperties:48Monthly Revenue:$545.11Daily Rate (ADR):$92.33Occupancy:31.66%Regulation:Low
Rank:#30Market:Nazlet El-SemmanCountry:EgyptProperties:46Monthly Revenue:$366.15Daily Rate (ADR):$54.38Occupancy:31.50%Regulation:Low
Rank:#31Market:Al GabalayahCountry:EgyptProperties:44Monthly Revenue:$1311.47Daily Rate (ADR):$99.00Occupancy:40.13%Regulation:Low
Rank:#32Market:Siwa OasisCountry:EgyptProperties:44Monthly Revenue:$122.27Daily Rate (ADR):$53.01Occupancy:17.22%Regulation:Low
Rank:#33Market:Qesm Sharm Ash SheikhCountry:EgyptProperties:43Monthly Revenue:$291.41Daily Rate (ADR):$62.05Occupancy:25.40%Regulation:Low
Rank:#34Market:Sidi Abdel RahmanCountry:EgyptProperties:42Monthly Revenue:$479.19Daily Rate (ADR):$175.50Occupancy:23.45%Regulation:Low
Rank:#35Market:قسم أول الغردقةCountry:EgyptProperties:40Monthly Revenue:$376.20Daily Rate (ADR):$73.93Occupancy:36.93%Regulation:Low
Rank:#36Market:First New Cairo QismCountry:EgyptProperties:39Monthly Revenue:$547.45Daily Rate (ADR):$95.42Occupancy:43.74%Regulation:Low
Rank:#37Market:Omar Al KhayamCountry:EgyptProperties:39Monthly Revenue:$1004.71Daily Rate (ADR):$104.88Occupancy:42.13%Regulation:Low
Rank:#38Market:LuxorCountry:EgyptProperties:38Monthly Revenue:$141.43Daily Rate (ADR):$47.42Occupancy:22.30%Regulation:Low
Rank:#39Market:Maadi as Sarayat Al GharbeyahCountry:EgyptProperties:37Monthly Revenue:$394.56Daily Rate (ADR):$58.68Occupancy:39.44%Regulation:Low
Rank:#40Market:Ad DoqiCountry:EgyptProperties:37Monthly Revenue:$309.38Daily Rate (ADR):$61.38Occupancy:33.05%Regulation:Low
Rank:#41Market:Bab Al LouqCountry:EgyptProperties:33Monthly Revenue:$400.41Daily Rate (ADR):$70.85Occupancy:32.37%Regulation:Low
Rank:#42Market:Sharm El-SheikhCountry:EgyptProperties:33Monthly Revenue:$313.26Daily Rate (ADR):$80.09Occupancy:27.42%Regulation:Low
Rank:#43Market:El-AlameinCountry:EgyptProperties:32Monthly Revenue:$998.39Daily Rate (ADR):$282.90Occupancy:38.93%Regulation:Low
Rank:#44Market:Marsa Alam CityCountry:EgyptProperties:32Monthly Revenue:$125.14Daily Rate (ADR):$36.61Occupancy:19.26%Regulation:Low
Rank:#45Market:Abd Al Aazim HassnCountry:EgyptProperties:31Monthly Revenue:$164.73Daily Rate (ADR):$42.74Occupancy:21.59%Regulation:Low
Rank:#46Market:October HillsCountry:EgyptProperties:31Monthly Revenue:$875.14Daily Rate (ADR):$108.02Occupancy:35.35%Regulation:Low
Rank:#47Market:New Cairo CityCountry:EgyptProperties:30Monthly Revenue:$464.84Daily Rate (ADR):$97.23Occupancy:32.97%Regulation:Low
Rank:#48Market:Mersa MatruhCountry:EgyptProperties:30Monthly Revenue:$577.38Daily Rate (ADR):$280.27Occupancy:24.97%Regulation:Low
Rank:#49Market:North CoastCountry:EgyptProperties:30Monthly Revenue:$813.29Daily Rate (ADR):$245.56Occupancy:42.40%Regulation:Low
Rank:#50Market:Amwaj VillageCountry:EgyptProperties:29Monthly Revenue:$399.89Daily Rate (ADR):$179.92Occupancy:29.15%Regulation:Low
Rank:#51Market:Marsa MatruhCountry:EgyptProperties:29Monthly Revenue:$263.35Daily Rate (ADR):$62.16Occupancy:23.12%Regulation:Low
Rank:#52Market:West of SuhailCountry:EgyptProperties:28Monthly Revenue:$134.76Daily Rate (ADR):$52.45Occupancy:18.12%Regulation:Low
Rank:#53Market:Sheikh ZayedCountry:EgyptProperties:28Monthly Revenue:$331.80Daily Rate (ADR):$121.54Occupancy:27.90%Regulation:Low
Rank:#54Market:Second Al Sheikh ZayedCountry:EgyptProperties:25Monthly Revenue:$226.06Daily Rate (ADR):$61.84Occupancy:32.70%Regulation:Low
Rank:#55Market:Taqouk MountainCountry:EgyptProperties:24Monthly Revenue:$185.28Daily Rate (ADR):$38.62Occupancy:22.35%Regulation:Low
Rank:#56Market:Second New Cairo QismCountry:EgyptProperties:24Monthly Revenue:$266.32Daily Rate (ADR):$47.62Occupancy:43.09%Regulation:Low
Rank:#57Market:Al Inshaa WA Al MunirahCountry:EgyptProperties:23Monthly Revenue:$143.75Daily Rate (ADR):$34.42Occupancy:33.85%Regulation:Low
Rank:#58Market:MaroufCountry:EgyptProperties:23Monthly Revenue:$262.29Daily Rate (ADR):$32.52Occupancy:42.91%Regulation:Low
Rank:#59Market:FukahCountry:EgyptProperties:23Monthly Revenue:$709.18Daily Rate (ADR):$260.64Occupancy:25.80%Regulation:Low
Rank:#60Market:Second Sharm Al ShiekhCountry:EgyptProperties:23Monthly Revenue:$245.29Daily Rate (ADR):$53.58Occupancy:26.02%Regulation:Low
Rank:#61Market:Touristic VillagesCountry:EgyptProperties:22Monthly Revenue:$419.35Daily Rate (ADR):$45.29Occupancy:40.28%Regulation:Low
Rank:#62Market:MaadiCountry:EgyptProperties:21Monthly Revenue:$605.15Daily Rate (ADR):$81.91Occupancy:42.96%Regulation:Low
Rank:#63Market:Ad Doqi ACountry:EgyptProperties:21Monthly Revenue:$300.43Daily Rate (ADR):$49.19Occupancy:36.96%Regulation:Low
Rank:#64Market:New Al Qarnh CityCountry:EgyptProperties:21Monthly Revenue:$221.36Daily Rate (ADR):$54.86Occupancy:20.53%Regulation:Low
Rank:#65Market:Ras SidrCountry:EgyptProperties:21Monthly Revenue:$218.50Daily Rate (ADR):$80.46Occupancy:18.06%Regulation:Low
Rank:#66Market:New SuezCountry:EgyptProperties:21Monthly Revenue:$338.02Daily Rate (ADR):$109.95Occupancy:16.87%Regulation:Low
Rank:#67Market:الغردقةCountry:EgyptProperties:21Monthly Revenue:$506.02Daily Rate (ADR):$67.93Occupancy:34.42%Regulation:Low
Rank:#68Market:قسم مرسى مطروحCountry:EgyptProperties:21Monthly Revenue:$1191.99Daily Rate (ADR):$437.71Occupancy:31.79%Regulation:Low
Rank:#69Market:AswanCountry:EgyptProperties:20Monthly Revenue:$408.79Daily Rate (ADR):$84.44Occupancy:25.22%Regulation:Low
Rank:#70Market:Ezbet FahmyCountry:EgyptProperties:20Monthly Revenue:$135.22Daily Rate (ADR):$32.09Occupancy:26.57%Regulation:Low
Rank:#71Market:Nasr CityCountry:EgyptProperties:20Monthly Revenue:$714.23Daily Rate (ADR):$80.15Occupancy:44.17%Regulation:Low
Rank:#72Market:Al HaramCountry:EgyptProperties:20Monthly Revenue:$161.53Daily Rate (ADR):$47.73Occupancy:20.24%Regulation:Low
Rank:#73Market:El Sheikh Zayed CityCountry:EgyptProperties:20Monthly Revenue:$390.72Daily Rate (ADR):$65.81Occupancy:31.89%Regulation:Low
Rank:#74Market:El DabaaCountry:EgyptProperties:20Monthly Revenue:$605.55Daily Rate (ADR):$234.47Occupancy:29.18%Regulation:Low
Rank:#75Market:La Hacienda Bay - Sidi AbdelRahmanCountry:EgyptProperties:19Monthly Revenue:$820.41Daily Rate (ADR):$300.70Occupancy:27.41%Regulation:Low
Rank:#76Market:Mountainview Ras El HekmaCountry:EgyptProperties:19Monthly Revenue:$724.97Daily Rate (ADR):$280.50Occupancy:27.82%Regulation:Low
Rank:#77Market:Ain SokhnaCountry:EgyptProperties:19Monthly Revenue:$249.20Daily Rate (ADR):$120.12Occupancy:16.53%Regulation:Low
Rank:#78Market:Al FawalahCountry:EgyptProperties:18Monthly Revenue:$147.69Daily Rate (ADR):$44.16Occupancy:28.89%Regulation:Low
Rank:#79Market:Sidi AbdelrahmanCountry:EgyptProperties:18Monthly Revenue:$630.39Daily Rate (ADR):$186.26Occupancy:33.30%Regulation:Low

Our Data-Driven Methodology for STR Market Analysis

At AirROI, our market rankings and insights are powered by a robust methodology combining comprehensive Airbnb data collection with sophisticated STR analytics techniques. We strive to provide the most accurate and actionable intelligence for short-term rental investors.

Data Collection & Scope

  • Global Coverage: We aggregate STR data from tens of millions of active short-term rental listings across platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo worldwide.
  • Real-Time Metrics: Our systems track key performance indicators (KPIs) daily, including booking rates, nightly pricing (ADR), occupancy rates, and revenue.
  • Regulatory Monitoring: We actively monitor and incorporate local short-term rental regulations, licensing requirements, and tax obligations into our market analysis.

Analysis & Ranking

  • Proprietary Algorithms: AI and machine learning models analyze booking patterns, predict seasonal demand shifts, and identify emerging market trends in the STR space.
  • Key Metric Evaluation: We evaluate markets based on a weighted combination of critical investment factors using our extensive Airbnb analytics:
    • Revenue Potential: Average Monthly Revenue and Average Daily Rate (ADR).
    • Market Demand: Occupancy Rate and booking lead times.
    • Investment Scale: Number of active properties and market growth trends.
    • Regulatory Environment: Assessed impact of local STR regulations on operational feasibility and profitability.
  • Benchmarking: Performance is benchmarked against regional and global averages to provide context for vacation rental investment potential.

Key Metrics Explained

  • Properties: The count of active short-term rental listings in the market.
  • Monthly Revenue: Average revenue generated per property per month, a key indicator for Airbnb profitability.
  • Daily Rate (ADR): Average nightly booking price.
  • Occupancy: Percentage of nights booked out of total available nights, crucial for understanding STR demand.
  • Regulation: An indicator of the local regulatory climate impacting Airbnb investment.

This rigorous approach ensures our recommendations are based on real-world performance Airbnb data and forward-looking market analysis, empowering you to invest smarter in the vacation rental market.

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