Top 100 Best Places in Germany to Invest in Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals (2025)

Source: AirROI

Last updated: 2025-06-01

Unlock high-ROI opportunities in Germany‘s booming short-term rental (STR) market. This 2025 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 2025.

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Top Short-Term Rental Markets in Germany

Rank:#1Market:BerlinCountry:GermanyProperties:6,671Monthly Revenue:$1903.25Daily Rate (ADR):$161.62Occupancy:49.83%Regulation:High
Rank:#2Market:MunichCountry:GermanyProperties:3,533Monthly Revenue:$1644.51Daily Rate (ADR):$187.32Occupancy:43.33%Regulation:Low
Rank:#3Market:HamburgCountry:GermanyProperties:2,528Monthly Revenue:$1648.62Daily Rate (ADR):$148.15Occupancy:50.05%Regulation:High
Rank:#4Market:CologneCountry:GermanyProperties:2,213Monthly Revenue:$1379.01Daily Rate (ADR):$158.50Occupancy:43.43%Regulation:High
Rank:#5Market:LeipzigCountry:GermanyProperties:1,916Monthly Revenue:$926.68Daily Rate (ADR):$111.15Occupancy:40.48%Regulation:Low
Rank:#6Market:DusseldorfCountry:GermanyProperties:1,503Monthly Revenue:$1184.16Daily Rate (ADR):$155.89Occupancy:39.04%Regulation:High
Rank:#7Market:HanoverCountry:GermanyProperties:1,360Monthly Revenue:$907.95Daily Rate (ADR):$147.76Occupancy:34.14%Regulation:Low
Rank:#8Market:DresdenCountry:GermanyProperties:1,307Monthly Revenue:$1176.29Daily Rate (ADR):$110.16Occupancy:45.83%Regulation:Low
Rank:#9Market:NurembergCountry:GermanyProperties:972Monthly Revenue:$1338.67Daily Rate (ADR):$135.65Occupancy:41.83%Regulation:Low
Rank:#10Market:FrankfurtCountry:GermanyProperties:870Monthly Revenue:$891.12Daily Rate (ADR):$120.01Occupancy:37.09%Regulation:Low
Rank:#11Market:StuttgartCountry:GermanyProperties:868Monthly Revenue:$1034.76Daily Rate (ADR):$111.60Occupancy:45.04%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#12Market:EssenCountry:GermanyProperties:860Monthly Revenue:$879.58Daily Rate (ADR):$113.69Occupancy:38.07%Regulation:Low
Rank:#13Market:LübeckCountry:GermanyProperties:740Monthly Revenue:$1100.75Daily Rate (ADR):$129.93Occupancy:42.04%Regulation:Low
Rank:#14Market:SyltCountry:GermanyProperties:723Monthly Revenue:$817.96Daily Rate (ADR):$179.20Occupancy:29.29%Regulation:Low
Rank:#15Market:BinzCountry:GermanyProperties:689Monthly Revenue:$772.23Daily Rate (ADR):$147.44Occupancy:27.29%Regulation:High
Rank:#16Market:BraunlageCountry:GermanyProperties:655Monthly Revenue:$1075.78Daily Rate (ADR):$161.78Occupancy:29.90%Regulation:Low
Rank:#17Market:BremenCountry:GermanyProperties:639Monthly Revenue:$793.89Daily Rate (ADR):$85.03Occupancy:44.38%Regulation:Low
Rank:#18Market:BüsumCountry:GermanyProperties:614Monthly Revenue:$518.51Daily Rate (ADR):$128.88Occupancy:24.22%Regulation:High
Rank:#19Market:CuxhavenCountry:GermanyProperties:607Monthly Revenue:$503.23Daily Rate (ADR):$110.48Occupancy:27.14%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#20Market:ZingstCountry:GermanyProperties:569Monthly Revenue:$497.09Daily Rate (ADR):$146.68Occupancy:22.93%Regulation:High
Rank:#21Market:KappelnCountry:GermanyProperties:565Monthly Revenue:$612.88Daily Rate (ADR):$206.39Occupancy:24.16%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#22Market:WinterbergCountry:GermanyProperties:558Monthly Revenue:$1378.02Daily Rate (ADR):$202.78Occupancy:31.18%Regulation:Low
Rank:#23Market:Garmisch-PartenkirchenCountry:GermanyProperties:539Monthly Revenue:$2075.04Daily Rate (ADR):$211.88Occupancy:43.34%Regulation:Low
Rank:#24Market:ErfurtCountry:GermanyProperties:531Monthly Revenue:$1063.33Daily Rate (ADR):$111.13Occupancy:41.70%Regulation:Low
Rank:#25Market:RostockCountry:GermanyProperties:513Monthly Revenue:$928.46Daily Rate (ADR):$131.72Occupancy:37.80%Regulation:Low
Rank:#26Market:KasselCountry:GermanyProperties:512Monthly Revenue:$801.67Daily Rate (ADR):$92.00Occupancy:39.53%Regulation:Low
Rank:#27Market:KarlsruheCountry:GermanyProperties:505Monthly Revenue:$927.14Daily Rate (ADR):$92.70Occupancy:46.28%Regulation:Low
Rank:#28Market:DuisburgCountry:GermanyProperties:490Monthly Revenue:$1040.12Daily Rate (ADR):$158.61Occupancy:37.25%Regulation:Low
Rank:#29Market:FehmarnCountry:GermanyProperties:481Monthly Revenue:$1038.35Daily Rate (ADR):$146.26Occupancy:35.17%Regulation:Low
Rank:#30Market:FriedrichshafenCountry:GermanyProperties:473Monthly Revenue:$1248.46Daily Rate (ADR):$169.29Occupancy:37.90%Regulation:Low
Rank:#31Market:KoblenzCountry:GermanyProperties:457Monthly Revenue:$984.17Daily Rate (ADR):$104.72Occupancy:44.76%Regulation:Low
Rank:#32Market:DortmundCountry:GermanyProperties:448Monthly Revenue:$918.90Daily Rate (ADR):$113.61Occupancy:40.60%Regulation:High
Rank:#33Market:HeidelbergCountry:GermanyProperties:446Monthly Revenue:$1231.58Daily Rate (ADR):$131.13Occupancy:45.57%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#34Market:HeringsdorfCountry:GermanyProperties:421Monthly Revenue:$498.21Daily Rate (ADR):$147.49Occupancy:22.93%Regulation:High
Rank:#35Market:Freiburg im BreisgauCountry:GermanyProperties:405Monthly Revenue:$1382.56Daily Rate (ADR):$110.24Occupancy:54.98%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#36Market:BonnCountry:GermanyProperties:400Monthly Revenue:$882.49Daily Rate (ADR):$91.49Occupancy:45.05%Regulation:High
Rank:#37Market:WangerlandCountry:GermanyProperties:397Monthly Revenue:$661.74Daily Rate (ADR):$123.96Occupancy:28.13%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#38Market:WiesbadenCountry:GermanyProperties:388Monthly Revenue:$837.20Daily Rate (ADR):$99.75Occupancy:42.18%Regulation:Low
Rank:#39Market:KielCountry:GermanyProperties:386Monthly Revenue:$875.32Daily Rate (ADR):$82.50Occupancy:49.33%Regulation:Low
Rank:#40Market:Timmendorfer StrandCountry:GermanyProperties:384Monthly Revenue:$846.26Daily Rate (ADR):$150.75Occupancy:28.54%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#41Market:MagdeburgCountry:GermanyProperties:383Monthly Revenue:$643.77Daily Rate (ADR):$91.13Occupancy:39.06%Regulation:Low
Rank:#42Market:WuppertalCountry:GermanyProperties:373Monthly Revenue:$744.81Daily Rate (ADR):$101.57Occupancy:39.59%Regulation:Low
Rank:#43Market:NordenCountry:GermanyProperties:364Monthly Revenue:$586.96Daily Rate (ADR):$109.39Occupancy:30.07%Regulation:Low
Rank:#44Market:BielefeldCountry:GermanyProperties:359Monthly Revenue:$774.73Daily Rate (ADR):$96.32Occupancy:39.57%Regulation:Low
Rank:#45Market:AugsburgCountry:GermanyProperties:354Monthly Revenue:$1222.98Daily Rate (ADR):$111.94Occupancy:49.27%Regulation:Low
Rank:#46Market:Sankt Peter-OrdingCountry:GermanyProperties:348Monthly Revenue:$1354.60Daily Rate (ADR):$155.48Occupancy:36.54%Regulation:Low
Rank:#47Market:MannheimCountry:GermanyProperties:345Monthly Revenue:$756.96Daily Rate (ADR):$83.63Occupancy:43.09%Regulation:Low
Rank:#48Market:EsensCountry:GermanyProperties:343Monthly Revenue:$679.14Daily Rate (ADR):$119.62Occupancy:26.19%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#49Market:GoslarCountry:GermanyProperties:339Monthly Revenue:$876.93Daily Rate (ADR):$110.60Occupancy:32.92%Regulation:Low
Rank:#50Market:BochumCountry:GermanyProperties:338Monthly Revenue:$851.29Daily Rate (ADR):$85.89Occupancy:45.31%Regulation:Low
Rank:#51Market:ScharbeutzCountry:GermanyProperties:331Monthly Revenue:$910.38Daily Rate (ADR):$147.21Occupancy:31.68%Regulation:Low
Rank:#52Market:WürzburgCountry:GermanyProperties:327Monthly Revenue:$1228.51Daily Rate (ADR):$118.52Occupancy:46.67%Regulation:Low
Rank:#53Market:PotsdamCountry:GermanyProperties:309Monthly Revenue:$1323.07Daily Rate (ADR):$149.09Occupancy:43.22%Regulation:Low
Rank:#54Market:ChemnitzCountry:GermanyProperties:300Monthly Revenue:$693.25Daily Rate (ADR):$79.47Occupancy:40.06%Regulation:Low
Rank:#55Market:DornumCountry:GermanyProperties:298Monthly Revenue:$501.20Daily Rate (ADR):$101.35Occupancy:27.16%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#56Market:KrefeldCountry:GermanyProperties:293Monthly Revenue:$843.45Daily Rate (ADR):$144.77Occupancy:36.63%Regulation:Low
Rank:#57Market:DranskeCountry:GermanyProperties:284Monthly Revenue:$491.81Daily Rate (ADR):$143.30Occupancy:23.11%Regulation:High
Rank:#58Market:SaarbrückenCountry:GermanyProperties:282Monthly Revenue:$667.50Daily Rate (ADR):$90.50Occupancy:39.95%Regulation:Low
Rank:#59Market:BrunswickCountry:GermanyProperties:278Monthly Revenue:$872.19Daily Rate (ADR):$88.06Occupancy:45.98%Regulation:Low
Rank:#60Market:HeiligenhafenCountry:GermanyProperties:274Monthly Revenue:$449.70Daily Rate (ADR):$93.13Occupancy:25.43%Regulation:High
Rank:#61Market:OldenburgCountry:GermanyProperties:273Monthly Revenue:$885.88Daily Rate (ADR):$99.09Occupancy:42.86%Regulation:Low
Rank:#62Market:NorderneyCountry:GermanyProperties:272Monthly Revenue:$816.66Daily Rate (ADR):$161.33Occupancy:27.31%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#63Market:Baden-BadenCountry:GermanyProperties:267Monthly Revenue:$1252.79Daily Rate (ADR):$131.06Occupancy:41.62%Regulation:Low
Rank:#64Market:WernigerodeCountry:GermanyProperties:267Monthly Revenue:$1117.99Daily Rate (ADR):$136.78Occupancy:36.28%Regulation:Low
Rank:#65Market:FlensburgCountry:GermanyProperties:263Monthly Revenue:$885.81Daily Rate (ADR):$108.05Occupancy:41.18%Regulation:Low
Rank:#66Market:Halle (Saale)Country:GermanyProperties:262Monthly Revenue:$744.99Daily Rate (ADR):$90.12Occupancy:38.98%Regulation:Low
Rank:#67Market:AachenCountry:GermanyProperties:260Monthly Revenue:$1004.94Daily Rate (ADR):$103.13Occupancy:47.33%Regulation:High
Rank:#68Market:TrierCountry:GermanyProperties:256Monthly Revenue:$1195.71Daily Rate (ADR):$107.01Occupancy:47.40%Regulation:Low
Rank:#69Market:KühlungsbornCountry:GermanyProperties:255Monthly Revenue:$704.89Daily Rate (ADR):$133.12Occupancy:27.39%Regulation:High
Rank:#70Market:MainzCountry:GermanyProperties:254Monthly Revenue:$973.06Daily Rate (ADR):$110.58Occupancy:48.59%Regulation:Low
Rank:#71Market:RegensburgCountry:GermanyProperties:251Monthly Revenue:$1193.25Daily Rate (ADR):$113.35Occupancy:45.13%Regulation:Low
Rank:#72Market:QuedlinburgCountry:GermanyProperties:249Monthly Revenue:$1071.17Daily Rate (ADR):$110.29Occupancy:39.86%Regulation:Low
Rank:#73Market:MünsterCountry:GermanyProperties:248Monthly Revenue:$1457.68Daily Rate (ADR):$115.48Occupancy:55.55%Regulation:High
Rank:#74Market:ZinnowitzCountry:GermanyProperties:247Monthly Revenue:$733.28Daily Rate (ADR):$138.69Occupancy:29.85%Regulation:Low
Rank:#75Market:GelsenkirchenCountry:GermanyProperties:247Monthly Revenue:$700.60Daily Rate (ADR):$130.81Occupancy:32.84%Regulation:Low
Rank:#76Market:ÜberlingenCountry:GermanyProperties:246Monthly Revenue:$1119.97Daily Rate (ADR):$158.10Occupancy:39.86%Regulation:Low
Rank:#77Market:SchwerinCountry:GermanyProperties:229Monthly Revenue:$965.08Daily Rate (ADR):$114.55Occupancy:39.25%Regulation:Low
Rank:#78Market:Offenbach am MainCountry:GermanyProperties:228Monthly Revenue:$1108.39Daily Rate (ADR):$129.61Occupancy:40.25%Regulation:Low
Rank:#79Market:BremerhavenCountry:GermanyProperties:226Monthly Revenue:$922.77Daily Rate (ADR):$102.06Occupancy:43.17%Regulation:Low
Rank:#80Market:WilhelmshavenCountry:GermanyProperties:226Monthly Revenue:$800.58Daily Rate (ADR):$99.42Occupancy:40.95%Regulation:Low
Rank:#81Market:Wurster NordseeküsteCountry:GermanyProperties:218Monthly Revenue:$729.74Daily Rate (ADR):$113.18Occupancy:31.78%Regulation:Low
Rank:#82Market:WeimarCountry:GermanyProperties:218Monthly Revenue:$1088.86Daily Rate (ADR):$104.74Occupancy:42.32%Regulation:Low
Rank:#83Market:ConstanceCountry:GermanyProperties:216Monthly Revenue:$1403.13Daily Rate (ADR):$157.47Occupancy:46.60%Regulation:High
Rank:#84Market:Wenningstedt-Braderup (Sylt)Country:GermanyProperties:209Monthly Revenue:$752.03Daily Rate (ADR):$204.91Occupancy:25.37%Regulation:High
Rank:#85Market:MönchengladbachCountry:GermanyProperties:208Monthly Revenue:$838.67Daily Rate (ADR):$111.02Occupancy:37.65%Regulation:Low
Rank:#86Market:OberstdorfCountry:GermanyProperties:207Monthly Revenue:$1156.59Daily Rate (ADR):$187.08Occupancy:33.66%Regulation:Low
Rank:#87Market:NeussCountry:GermanyProperties:207Monthly Revenue:$1127.67Daily Rate (ADR):$138.36Occupancy:41.18%Regulation:Low
Rank:#88Market:SellinCountry:GermanyProperties:206Monthly Revenue:$725.37Daily Rate (ADR):$126.40Occupancy:28.33%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#89Market:KaiserslauternCountry:GermanyProperties:206Monthly Revenue:$774.52Daily Rate (ADR):$87.21Occupancy:44.58%Regulation:Low
Rank:#90Market:InzellCountry:GermanyProperties:205Monthly Revenue:$689.39Daily Rate (ADR):$161.81Occupancy:26.49%Regulation:Low
Rank:#91Market:Clausthal-ZellerfeldCountry:GermanyProperties:205Monthly Revenue:$1095.65Daily Rate (ADR):$130.32Occupancy:36.62%Regulation:Low
Rank:#92Market:BayreuthCountry:GermanyProperties:201Monthly Revenue:$1030.22Daily Rate (ADR):$118.09Occupancy:41.93%Regulation:Low
Rank:#93Market:ButjadingenCountry:GermanyProperties:201Monthly Revenue:$866.20Daily Rate (ADR):$136.44Occupancy:31.78%Regulation:Low
Rank:#94Market:BambergCountry:GermanyProperties:200Monthly Revenue:$1296.20Daily Rate (ADR):$109.22Occupancy:48.88%Regulation:Low
Rank:#95Market:WolfsburgCountry:GermanyProperties:200Monthly Revenue:$707.45Daily Rate (ADR):$103.72Occupancy:33.68%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#96Market:BoltenhagenCountry:GermanyProperties:200Monthly Revenue:$671.23Daily Rate (ADR):$138.14Occupancy:26.52%Regulation:High
Rank:#97Market:OsnabrückCountry:GermanyProperties:197Monthly Revenue:$843.86Daily Rate (ADR):$93.79Occupancy:41.53%Regulation:Low
Rank:#98Market:WangeroogeCountry:GermanyProperties:196Monthly Revenue:$793.31Daily Rate (ADR):$159.28Occupancy:27.65%Regulation:High
Rank:#99Market:OberhausenCountry:GermanyProperties:195Monthly Revenue:$746.56Daily Rate (ADR):$102.34Occupancy:35.94%Regulation:Low
Rank:#100Market:WismarCountry:GermanyProperties:193Monthly Revenue:$706.97Daily Rate (ADR):$122.88Occupancy:34.04%Regulation:Moderate

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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