Top 100 Best Places in Germany to Invest in Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals (2026)

Source: AirROI

Last updated: 2026-02-01

Unlock high-ROI opportunities in Germany‘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 Germany. 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 Germany for 2026.

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Top Short-Term Rental Markets in Germany

Rank:#1Market:BerlinCountry:GermanyProperties:6,390Monthly Revenue:$2126.00Daily Rate (ADR):$168.98Occupancy:50.28%Regulation:High
Rank:#2Market:MunichCountry:GermanyProperties:3,351Monthly Revenue:$1784.09Daily Rate (ADR):$201.12Occupancy:40.62%Regulation:Low
Rank:#3Market:HamburgCountry:GermanyProperties:2,515Monthly Revenue:$1835.59Daily Rate (ADR):$157.66Occupancy:48.55%Regulation:High
Rank:#4Market:CologneCountry:GermanyProperties:2,076Monthly Revenue:$1567.28Daily Rate (ADR):$164.96Occupancy:42.88%Regulation:High
Rank:#5Market:LeipzigCountry:GermanyProperties:1,730Monthly Revenue:$1038.81Daily Rate (ADR):$112.19Occupancy:39.94%Regulation:Low
Rank:#6Market:DusseldorfCountry:GermanyProperties:1,443Monthly Revenue:$1259.87Daily Rate (ADR):$157.35Occupancy:37.51%Regulation:High
Rank:#7Market:DresdenCountry:GermanyProperties:1,342Monthly Revenue:$1297.13Daily Rate (ADR):$116.78Occupancy:44.46%Regulation:Low
Rank:#8Market:HanoverCountry:GermanyProperties:1,266Monthly Revenue:$1043.29Daily Rate (ADR):$156.90Occupancy:34.57%Regulation:Low
Rank:#9Market:NurembergCountry:GermanyProperties:976Monthly Revenue:$1415.94Daily Rate (ADR):$142.11Occupancy:40.86%Regulation:Low
Rank:#10Market:EssenCountry:GermanyProperties:870Monthly Revenue:$971.61Daily Rate (ADR):$120.28Occupancy:36.47%Regulation:Low
Rank:#11Market:LübeckCountry:GermanyProperties:868Monthly Revenue:$1163.16Daily Rate (ADR):$164.14Occupancy:38.40%Regulation:Low
Rank:#12Market:StuttgartCountry:GermanyProperties:830Monthly Revenue:$1056.95Daily Rate (ADR):$111.42Occupancy:41.57%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#13Market:FrankfurtCountry:GermanyProperties:825Monthly Revenue:$917.66Daily Rate (ADR):$129.62Occupancy:35.87%Regulation:Low
Rank:#14Market:BremenCountry:GermanyProperties:686Monthly Revenue:$987.15Daily Rate (ADR):$99.85Occupancy:43.68%Regulation:Low
Rank:#15Market:SyltCountry:GermanyProperties:678Monthly Revenue:$1010.03Daily Rate (ADR):$199.56Occupancy:28.71%Regulation:Low
Rank:#16Market:BraunlageCountry:GermanyProperties:660Monthly Revenue:$1149.19Daily Rate (ADR):$168.96Occupancy:29.24%Regulation:Low
Rank:#17Market:WinterbergCountry:GermanyProperties:577Monthly Revenue:$1495.37Daily Rate (ADR):$211.25Occupancy:29.40%Regulation:Low
Rank:#18Market:KasselCountry:GermanyProperties:533Monthly Revenue:$865.62Daily Rate (ADR):$98.31Occupancy:37.67%Regulation:Low
Rank:#19Market:KappelnCountry:GermanyProperties:530Monthly Revenue:$674.10Daily Rate (ADR):$244.86Occupancy:21.61%Regulation:Low
Rank:#20Market:ErfurtCountry:GermanyProperties:530Monthly Revenue:$1221.68Daily Rate (ADR):$118.60Occupancy:41.70%Regulation:Low
Rank:#21Market:Garmisch-PartenkirchenCountry:GermanyProperties:525Monthly Revenue:$2428.46Daily Rate (ADR):$238.26Occupancy:44.45%Regulation:Low
Rank:#22Market:CuxhavenCountry:GermanyProperties:508Monthly Revenue:$616.47Daily Rate (ADR):$124.40Occupancy:26.49%Regulation:Low
Rank:#23Market:RostockCountry:GermanyProperties:506Monthly Revenue:$1109.02Daily Rate (ADR):$143.91Occupancy:38.26%Regulation:Low
Rank:#24Market:KarlsruheCountry:GermanyProperties:497Monthly Revenue:$987.08Daily Rate (ADR):$98.11Occupancy:45.17%Regulation:Low
Rank:#25Market:DuisburgCountry:GermanyProperties:492Monthly Revenue:$1038.92Daily Rate (ADR):$173.09Occupancy:34.68%Regulation:Low
Rank:#26Market:FehmarnCountry:GermanyProperties:480Monthly Revenue:$1217.91Daily Rate (ADR):$153.96Occupancy:36.65%Regulation:Low
Rank:#27Market:KoblenzCountry:GermanyProperties:472Monthly Revenue:$1181.41Daily Rate (ADR):$115.10Occupancy:42.60%Regulation:Low
Rank:#28Market:BinzCountry:GermanyProperties:471Monthly Revenue:$954.28Daily Rate (ADR):$190.18Occupancy:29.32%Regulation:Low
Rank:#29Market:FriedrichshafenCountry:GermanyProperties:456Monthly Revenue:$1484.65Daily Rate (ADR):$170.08Occupancy:39.48%Regulation:Low
Rank:#30Market:HeidelbergCountry:GermanyProperties:425Monthly Revenue:$1406.78Daily Rate (ADR):$143.69Occupancy:45.41%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#31Market:BüsumCountry:GermanyProperties:425Monthly Revenue:$678.11Daily Rate (ADR):$151.22Occupancy:24.34%Regulation:Low
Rank:#32Market:Freiburg im BreisgauCountry:GermanyProperties:404Monthly Revenue:$1610.02Daily Rate (ADR):$119.65Occupancy:53.86%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#33Market:DortmundCountry:GermanyProperties:400Monthly Revenue:$933.51Daily Rate (ADR):$112.52Occupancy:37.96%Regulation:High
Rank:#34Market:BonnCountry:GermanyProperties:390Monthly Revenue:$1023.20Daily Rate (ADR):$98.51Occupancy:45.11%Regulation:High
Rank:#35Market:MagdeburgCountry:GermanyProperties:386Monthly Revenue:$701.01Daily Rate (ADR):$90.44Occupancy:36.78%Regulation:Low
Rank:#36Market:WiesbadenCountry:GermanyProperties:383Monthly Revenue:$1010.52Daily Rate (ADR):$107.01Occupancy:42.79%Regulation:Low
Rank:#37Market:KielCountry:GermanyProperties:381Monthly Revenue:$1103.84Daily Rate (ADR):$92.03Occupancy:49.61%Regulation:Low
Rank:#38Market:NordenCountry:GermanyProperties:379Monthly Revenue:$616.79Daily Rate (ADR):$120.46Occupancy:28.64%Regulation:Low
Rank:#39Market:WuppertalCountry:GermanyProperties:374Monthly Revenue:$799.36Daily Rate (ADR):$112.92Occupancy:36.33%Regulation:Low
Rank:#40Market:AugsburgCountry:GermanyProperties:357Monthly Revenue:$1317.22Daily Rate (ADR):$118.31Occupancy:43.91%Regulation:Low
Rank:#41Market:ZingstCountry:GermanyProperties:350Monthly Revenue:$759.99Daily Rate (ADR):$165.29Occupancy:24.13%Regulation:Low
Rank:#42Market:ChemnitzCountry:GermanyProperties:344Monthly Revenue:$835.66Daily Rate (ADR):$87.70Occupancy:38.94%Regulation:Low
Rank:#43Market:Sankt Peter-OrdingCountry:GermanyProperties:343Monthly Revenue:$1647.09Daily Rate (ADR):$183.11Occupancy:37.70%Regulation:Low
Rank:#44Market:BochumCountry:GermanyProperties:338Monthly Revenue:$920.73Daily Rate (ADR):$93.97Occupancy:41.52%Regulation:Low
Rank:#45Market:BielefeldCountry:GermanyProperties:335Monthly Revenue:$939.55Daily Rate (ADR):$108.25Occupancy:39.07%Regulation:Low
Rank:#46Market:Timmendorfer StrandCountry:GermanyProperties:335Monthly Revenue:$1046.05Daily Rate (ADR):$175.78Occupancy:30.63%Regulation:Low
Rank:#47Market:WürzburgCountry:GermanyProperties:332Monthly Revenue:$1432.87Daily Rate (ADR):$121.44Occupancy:47.30%Regulation:Low
Rank:#48Market:GoslarCountry:GermanyProperties:327Monthly Revenue:$1103.07Daily Rate (ADR):$127.03Occupancy:33.54%Regulation:Low
Rank:#49Market:ScharbeutzCountry:GermanyProperties:319Monthly Revenue:$1075.10Daily Rate (ADR):$169.59Occupancy:31.78%Regulation:Low
Rank:#50Market:PotsdamCountry:GermanyProperties:317Monthly Revenue:$1381.97Daily Rate (ADR):$156.33Occupancy:41.24%Regulation:Low
Rank:#51Market:MannheimCountry:GermanyProperties:316Monthly Revenue:$831.26Daily Rate (ADR):$94.66Occupancy:40.04%Regulation:Low
Rank:#52Market:WangerlandCountry:GermanyProperties:297Monthly Revenue:$1027.96Daily Rate (ADR):$134.44Occupancy:34.65%Regulation:Low
Rank:#53Market:OldenburgCountry:GermanyProperties:290Monthly Revenue:$1128.35Daily Rate (ADR):$106.80Occupancy:44.61%Regulation:Low
Rank:#54Market:KrefeldCountry:GermanyProperties:288Monthly Revenue:$896.02Daily Rate (ADR):$137.17Occupancy:35.44%Regulation:Low
Rank:#55Market:HeringsdorfCountry:GermanyProperties:285Monthly Revenue:$570.35Daily Rate (ADR):$167.19Occupancy:24.02%Regulation:Low
Rank:#56Market:WernigerodeCountry:GermanyProperties:283Monthly Revenue:$1239.21Daily Rate (ADR):$144.71Occupancy:36.08%Regulation:Low
Rank:#57Market:SaarbrückenCountry:GermanyProperties:281Monthly Revenue:$816.49Daily Rate (ADR):$87.64Occupancy:39.90%Regulation:Low
Rank:#58Market:Halle (Saale)Country:GermanyProperties:277Monthly Revenue:$742.97Daily Rate (ADR):$97.68Occupancy:35.56%Regulation:Low
Rank:#59Market:Baden-BadenCountry:GermanyProperties:275Monthly Revenue:$1388.35Daily Rate (ADR):$146.80Occupancy:39.70%Regulation:Low
Rank:#60Market:RegensburgCountry:GermanyProperties:273Monthly Revenue:$1289.96Daily Rate (ADR):$125.88Occupancy:43.92%Regulation:Low
Rank:#61Market:NorderneyCountry:GermanyProperties:273Monthly Revenue:$886.79Daily Rate (ADR):$175.20Occupancy:26.33%Regulation:Low
Rank:#62Market:TrierCountry:GermanyProperties:266Monthly Revenue:$1301.77Daily Rate (ADR):$111.00Occupancy:48.19%Regulation:Low
Rank:#63Market:BrunswickCountry:GermanyProperties:263Monthly Revenue:$1021.86Daily Rate (ADR):$94.24Occupancy:45.75%Regulation:Low
Rank:#64Market:QuedlinburgCountry:GermanyProperties:261Monthly Revenue:$1171.69Daily Rate (ADR):$118.80Occupancy:38.15%Regulation:Low
Rank:#65Market:MünsterCountry:GermanyProperties:260Monthly Revenue:$1571.53Daily Rate (ADR):$118.82Occupancy:52.98%Regulation:High
Rank:#66Market:ÜberlingenCountry:GermanyProperties:257Monthly Revenue:$1279.74Daily Rate (ADR):$173.97Occupancy:40.57%Regulation:Low
Rank:#67Market:DornumCountry:GermanyProperties:256Monthly Revenue:$584.59Daily Rate (ADR):$113.92Occupancy:26.42%Regulation:Low
Rank:#68Market:MainzCountry:GermanyProperties:240Monthly Revenue:$1079.54Daily Rate (ADR):$111.95Occupancy:47.70%Regulation:Low
Rank:#69Market:BremerhavenCountry:GermanyProperties:239Monthly Revenue:$1065.90Daily Rate (ADR):$107.82Occupancy:42.22%Regulation:Low
Rank:#70Market:AachenCountry:GermanyProperties:239Monthly Revenue:$1213.04Daily Rate (ADR):$108.12Occupancy:47.06%Regulation:High
Rank:#71Market:WilhelmshavenCountry:GermanyProperties:230Monthly Revenue:$966.47Daily Rate (ADR):$107.91Occupancy:40.08%Regulation:Low
Rank:#72Market:SchwerinCountry:GermanyProperties:228Monthly Revenue:$1147.92Daily Rate (ADR):$122.02Occupancy:40.10%Regulation:Low
Rank:#73Market:FlensburgCountry:GermanyProperties:227Monthly Revenue:$1121.04Daily Rate (ADR):$116.52Occupancy:42.69%Regulation:Low
Rank:#74Market:MönchengladbachCountry:GermanyProperties:225Monthly Revenue:$877.43Daily Rate (ADR):$116.27Occupancy:37.15%Regulation:Low
Rank:#75Market:ButjadingenCountry:GermanyProperties:222Monthly Revenue:$959.65Daily Rate (ADR):$151.11Occupancy:30.14%Regulation:Low
Rank:#76Market:KaiserslauternCountry:GermanyProperties:220Monthly Revenue:$824.29Daily Rate (ADR):$96.32Occupancy:40.57%Regulation:Low
Rank:#77Market:HüdeCountry:GermanyProperties:216Monthly Revenue:$915.09Daily Rate (ADR):$209.15Occupancy:22.76%Regulation:Low
Rank:#78Market:SellinCountry:GermanyProperties:214Monthly Revenue:$945.62Daily Rate (ADR):$150.82Occupancy:30.75%Regulation:Low
Rank:#79Market:WeimarCountry:GermanyProperties:213Monthly Revenue:$1225.46Daily Rate (ADR):$113.68Occupancy:40.99%Regulation:Low
Rank:#80Market:GelsenkirchenCountry:GermanyProperties:212Monthly Revenue:$813.10Daily Rate (ADR):$133.27Occupancy:30.73%Regulation:Low
Rank:#81Market:BambergCountry:GermanyProperties:211Monthly Revenue:$1489.17Daily Rate (ADR):$121.41Occupancy:46.50%Regulation:Low
Rank:#82Market:OberstdorfCountry:GermanyProperties:211Monthly Revenue:$1314.62Daily Rate (ADR):$191.64Occupancy:36.12%Regulation:Low
Rank:#83Market:NeussCountry:GermanyProperties:210Monthly Revenue:$1300.12Daily Rate (ADR):$132.46Occupancy:40.08%Regulation:Low
Rank:#84Market:Offenbach am MainCountry:GermanyProperties:206Monthly Revenue:$1100.19Daily Rate (ADR):$134.75Occupancy:37.59%Regulation:Low
Rank:#85Market:ConstanceCountry:GermanyProperties:205Monthly Revenue:$1654.37Daily Rate (ADR):$160.46Occupancy:47.86%Regulation:High
Rank:#86Market:BayreuthCountry:GermanyProperties:200Monthly Revenue:$1223.48Daily Rate (ADR):$130.33Occupancy:41.62%Regulation:Low
Rank:#87Market:OsnabrückCountry:GermanyProperties:198Monthly Revenue:$973.38Daily Rate (ADR):$94.45Occupancy:42.17%Regulation:Low
Rank:#88Market:BoltenhagenCountry:GermanyProperties:197Monthly Revenue:$719.61Daily Rate (ADR):$172.55Occupancy:26.25%Regulation:Low
Rank:#89Market:Bad HarzburgCountry:GermanyProperties:194Monthly Revenue:$1067.95Daily Rate (ADR):$109.99Occupancy:38.82%Regulation:Low
Rank:#90Market:Bergisch GladbachCountry:GermanyProperties:193Monthly Revenue:$1275.82Daily Rate (ADR):$188.85Occupancy:34.31%Regulation:Low
Rank:#91Market:GrömitzCountry:GermanyProperties:193Monthly Revenue:$815.75Daily Rate (ADR):$164.30Occupancy:30.00%Regulation:Low
Rank:#92Market:LaatzenCountry:GermanyProperties:191Monthly Revenue:$986.16Daily Rate (ADR):$203.21Occupancy:28.09%Regulation:Low
Rank:#93Market:OberhausenCountry:GermanyProperties:190Monthly Revenue:$868.07Daily Rate (ADR):$115.53Occupancy:34.29%Regulation:Low
Rank:#94Market:Clausthal-ZellerfeldCountry:GermanyProperties:189Monthly Revenue:$1378.57Daily Rate (ADR):$144.96Occupancy:37.01%Regulation:Low
Rank:#95Market:GöttingenCountry:GermanyProperties:183Monthly Revenue:$891.58Daily Rate (ADR):$83.56Occupancy:42.91%Regulation:Low
Rank:#96Market:RustCountry:GermanyProperties:178Monthly Revenue:$2839.17Daily Rate (ADR):$200.81Occupancy:53.28%Regulation:Low
Rank:#97Market:TübingenCountry:GermanyProperties:178Monthly Revenue:$1271.45Daily Rate (ADR):$97.49Occupancy:51.97%Regulation:High
Rank:#98Market:StralsundCountry:GermanyProperties:178Monthly Revenue:$1137.90Daily Rate (ADR):$119.35Occupancy:43.10%Regulation:Low
Rank:#99Market:PaderbornCountry:GermanyProperties:175Monthly Revenue:$830.34Daily Rate (ADR):$87.43Occupancy:41.71%Regulation:Low
Rank:#100Market:FüssenCountry:GermanyProperties:174Monthly Revenue:$1686.86Daily Rate (ADR):$162.46Occupancy:41.77%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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