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

Source: AirROI

Last updated: 2025-08-01

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.

Top Short-Term Rental Markets in Germany

Rank:#1Market:BerlinCountry:GermanyProperties:6,594Monthly Revenue:$1974.44Daily Rate (ADR):$161.82Occupancy:50.54%Regulation:Low
Rank:#2Market:MunichCountry:GermanyProperties:3,681Monthly Revenue:$1666.54Daily Rate (ADR):$186.73Occupancy:42.61%Regulation:Low
Rank:#3Market:HamburgCountry:GermanyProperties:2,651Monthly Revenue:$1709.78Daily Rate (ADR):$147.60Occupancy:49.61%Regulation:Low
Rank:#4Market:CologneCountry:GermanyProperties:2,260Monthly Revenue:$1393.69Daily Rate (ADR):$154.84Occupancy:43.26%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#5Market:LeipzigCountry:GermanyProperties:1,833Monthly Revenue:$992.35Daily Rate (ADR):$109.99Occupancy:40.95%Regulation:Low
Rank:#6Market:DusseldorfCountry:GermanyProperties:1,475Monthly Revenue:$1162.81Daily Rate (ADR):$151.07Occupancy:37.80%Regulation:Moderate
Rank:#7Market:DresdenCountry:GermanyProperties:1,338Monthly Revenue:$1208.30Daily Rate (ADR):$109.29Occupancy:45.35%Regulation:Low
Rank:#8Market:HanoverCountry:GermanyProperties:1,316Monthly Revenue:$970.01Daily Rate (ADR):$145.70Occupancy:35.18%Regulation:Low
Rank:#9Market:NurembergCountry:GermanyProperties:988Monthly Revenue:$1369.08Daily Rate (ADR):$134.13Occupancy:42.18%Regulation:Low
Rank:#10Market:StuttgartCountry:GermanyProperties:888Monthly Revenue:$1038.26Daily Rate (ADR):$109.11Occupancy:44.29%Regulation:Low
Rank:#11Market:EssenCountry:GermanyProperties:858Monthly Revenue:$886.53Daily Rate (ADR):$111.08Occupancy:37.34%Regulation:Low
Rank:#12Market:FrankfurtCountry:GermanyProperties:849Monthly Revenue:$932.93Daily Rate (ADR):$123.32Occupancy:37.52%Regulation:Low
Rank:#13Market:LübeckCountry:GermanyProperties:841Monthly Revenue:$1061.66Daily Rate (ADR):$154.82Occupancy:38.79%Regulation:Low
Rank:#14Market:SyltCountry:GermanyProperties:668Monthly Revenue:$870.76Daily Rate (ADR):$176.43Occupancy:29.88%Regulation:Low
Rank:#15Market:BremenCountry:GermanyProperties:659Monthly Revenue:$854.68Daily Rate (ADR):$87.64Occupancy:44.39%Regulation:Low
Rank:#16Market:BraunlageCountry:GermanyProperties:642Monthly Revenue:$1104.50Daily Rate (ADR):$159.76Occupancy:29.81%Regulation:Low
Rank:#17Market:WinterbergCountry:GermanyProperties:592Monthly Revenue:$1439.14Daily Rate (ADR):$205.56Occupancy:30.70%Regulation:Low
Rank:#18Market:Garmisch-PartenkirchenCountry:GermanyProperties:553Monthly Revenue:$2156.80Daily Rate (ADR):$221.60Occupancy:43.25%Regulation:Low
Rank:#19Market:KasselCountry:GermanyProperties:541Monthly Revenue:$809.31Daily Rate (ADR):$90.96Occupancy:38.89%Regulation:Low
Rank:#20Market:ErfurtCountry:GermanyProperties:537Monthly Revenue:$1117.23Daily Rate (ADR):$112.21Occupancy:41.35%Regulation:Low
Rank:#21Market:KappelnCountry:GermanyProperties:518Monthly Revenue:$611.47Daily Rate (ADR):$217.78Occupancy:22.62%Regulation:Low
Rank:#22Market:KarlsruheCountry:GermanyProperties:510Monthly Revenue:$961.44Daily Rate (ADR):$94.12Occupancy:45.83%Regulation:Low
Rank:#23Market:RostockCountry:GermanyProperties:496Monthly Revenue:$971.97Daily Rate (ADR):$130.85Occupancy:38.49%Regulation:Low
Rank:#24Market:DuisburgCountry:GermanyProperties:494Monthly Revenue:$1024.26Daily Rate (ADR):$146.13Occupancy:35.86%Regulation:Low
Rank:#25Market:CuxhavenCountry:GermanyProperties:485Monthly Revenue:$567.48Daily Rate (ADR):$111.73Occupancy:27.70%Regulation:Low
Rank:#26Market:KoblenzCountry:GermanyProperties:464Monthly Revenue:$1065.77Daily Rate (ADR):$106.43Occupancy:44.56%Regulation:Low
Rank:#27Market:FriedrichshafenCountry:GermanyProperties:456Monthly Revenue:$1356.50Daily Rate (ADR):$169.87Occupancy:38.19%Regulation:Low
Rank:#28Market:FehmarnCountry:GermanyProperties:452Monthly Revenue:$1094.07Daily Rate (ADR):$143.03Occupancy:35.92%Regulation:Low
Rank:#29Market:HeidelbergCountry:GermanyProperties:449Monthly Revenue:$1282.67Daily Rate (ADR):$135.79Occupancy:45.74%Regulation:Low
Rank:#30Market:BinzCountry:GermanyProperties:443Monthly Revenue:$992.50Daily Rate (ADR):$178.74Occupancy:29.51%Regulation:Low
Rank:#31Market:DortmundCountry:GermanyProperties:428Monthly Revenue:$903.03Daily Rate (ADR):$108.55Occupancy:40.00%Regulation:Low
Rank:#32Market:Freiburg im BreisgauCountry:GermanyProperties:413Monthly Revenue:$1435.69Daily Rate (ADR):$112.37Occupancy:53.29%Regulation:Low
Rank:#33Market:BonnCountry:GermanyProperties:396Monthly Revenue:$969.25Daily Rate (ADR):$93.56Occupancy:46.02%Regulation:Low
Rank:#34Market:WiesbadenCountry:GermanyProperties:383Monthly Revenue:$902.60Daily Rate (ADR):$97.98Occupancy:43.06%Regulation:Low
Rank:#35Market:KielCountry:GermanyProperties:382Monthly Revenue:$971.10Daily Rate (ADR):$84.63Occupancy:49.65%Regulation:Low
Rank:#36Market:MagdeburgCountry:GermanyProperties:372Monthly Revenue:$693.92Daily Rate (ADR):$83.06Occupancy:39.99%Regulation:Low
Rank:#37Market:BüsumCountry:GermanyProperties:370Monthly Revenue:$625.79Daily Rate (ADR):$135.72Occupancy:26.07%Regulation:Low
Rank:#38Market:NordenCountry:GermanyProperties:362Monthly Revenue:$579.32Daily Rate (ADR):$110.20Occupancy:29.86%Regulation:Low
Rank:#39Market:WuppertalCountry:GermanyProperties:360Monthly Revenue:$799.28Daily Rate (ADR):$103.30Occupancy:39.12%Regulation:Low
Rank:#40Market:AugsburgCountry:GermanyProperties:358Monthly Revenue:$1284.14Daily Rate (ADR):$114.46Occupancy:48.01%Regulation:Low
Rank:#41Market:BielefeldCountry:GermanyProperties:352Monthly Revenue:$856.57Daily Rate (ADR):$98.21Occupancy:40.50%Regulation:Low
Rank:#42Market:Sankt Peter-OrdingCountry:GermanyProperties:341Monthly Revenue:$1429.69Daily Rate (ADR):$163.72Occupancy:36.87%Regulation:Low
Rank:#43Market:MannheimCountry:GermanyProperties:337Monthly Revenue:$795.16Daily Rate (ADR):$84.95Occupancy:43.21%Regulation:Low
Rank:#44Market:WürzburgCountry:GermanyProperties:332Monthly Revenue:$1334.24Daily Rate (ADR):$116.96Occupancy:47.26%Regulation:Low
Rank:#45Market:BochumCountry:GermanyProperties:330Monthly Revenue:$884.86Daily Rate (ADR):$87.94Occupancy:43.63%Regulation:Low
Rank:#46Market:GoslarCountry:GermanyProperties:329Monthly Revenue:$937.19Daily Rate (ADR):$112.49Occupancy:33.61%Regulation:Low
Rank:#47Market:ZingstCountry:GermanyProperties:324Monthly Revenue:$683.01Daily Rate (ADR):$144.88Occupancy:25.93%Regulation:Low
Rank:#48Market:Timmendorfer StrandCountry:GermanyProperties:318Monthly Revenue:$983.89Daily Rate (ADR):$159.44Occupancy:30.87%Regulation:Low
Rank:#49Market:ScharbeutzCountry:GermanyProperties:313Monthly Revenue:$986.98Daily Rate (ADR):$152.03Occupancy:31.81%Regulation:Low
Rank:#50Market:PotsdamCountry:GermanyProperties:309Monthly Revenue:$1342.05Daily Rate (ADR):$148.38Occupancy:42.94%Regulation:Low
Rank:#51Market:ChemnitzCountry:GermanyProperties:308Monthly Revenue:$780.16Daily Rate (ADR):$79.31Occupancy:41.68%Regulation:Low
Rank:#52Market:BrunswickCountry:GermanyProperties:289Monthly Revenue:$923.25Daily Rate (ADR):$89.64Occupancy:46.86%Regulation:Low
Rank:#53Market:OldenburgCountry:GermanyProperties:284Monthly Revenue:$963.62Daily Rate (ADR):$98.11Occupancy:44.66%Regulation:Low
Rank:#54Market:Baden-BadenCountry:GermanyProperties:283Monthly Revenue:$1282.74Daily Rate (ADR):$134.49Occupancy:41.17%Regulation:Low
Rank:#55Market:SaarbrückenCountry:GermanyProperties:276Monthly Revenue:$733.18Daily Rate (ADR):$81.91Occupancy:41.23%Regulation:Low
Rank:#56Market:KrefeldCountry:GermanyProperties:274Monthly Revenue:$899.12Daily Rate (ADR):$126.20Occupancy:36.42%Regulation:Low
Rank:#57Market:NorderneyCountry:GermanyProperties:272Monthly Revenue:$819.11Daily Rate (ADR):$162.49Occupancy:26.32%Regulation:Low
Rank:#58Market:WangerlandCountry:GermanyProperties:270Monthly Revenue:$926.54Daily Rate (ADR):$118.69Occupancy:34.81%Regulation:Low
Rank:#59Market:WernigerodeCountry:GermanyProperties:268Monthly Revenue:$1152.05Daily Rate (ADR):$137.29Occupancy:36.73%Regulation:Low
Rank:#60Market:HeringsdorfCountry:GermanyProperties:267Monthly Revenue:$538.54Daily Rate (ADR):$153.69Occupancy:23.81%Regulation:Low
Rank:#61Market:RegensburgCountry:GermanyProperties:266Monthly Revenue:$1246.70Daily Rate (ADR):$115.61Occupancy:45.58%Regulation:Low
Rank:#62Market:AachenCountry:GermanyProperties:262Monthly Revenue:$1045.07Daily Rate (ADR):$101.99Occupancy:46.57%Regulation:Low
Rank:#63Market:TrierCountry:GermanyProperties:262Monthly Revenue:$1231.33Daily Rate (ADR):$105.41Occupancy:47.73%Regulation:Low
Rank:#64Market:MünsterCountry:GermanyProperties:261Monthly Revenue:$1527.23Daily Rate (ADR):$111.85Occupancy:54.80%Regulation:Low
Rank:#65Market:Halle (Saale)Country:GermanyProperties:260Monthly Revenue:$789.59Daily Rate (ADR):$90.60Occupancy:38.73%Regulation:Low
Rank:#66Market:QuedlinburgCountry:GermanyProperties:257Monthly Revenue:$1105.43Daily Rate (ADR):$111.52Occupancy:39.17%Regulation:Low
Rank:#67Market:FlensburgCountry:GermanyProperties:253Monthly Revenue:$945.52Daily Rate (ADR):$107.82Occupancy:41.17%Regulation:Low
Rank:#68Market:MainzCountry:GermanyProperties:249Monthly Revenue:$1024.90Daily Rate (ADR):$106.73Occupancy:49.27%Regulation:Low
Rank:#69Market:ÜberlingenCountry:GermanyProperties:241Monthly Revenue:$1203.50Daily Rate (ADR):$157.22Occupancy:39.95%Regulation:Low
Rank:#70Market:DornumCountry:GermanyProperties:239Monthly Revenue:$559.06Daily Rate (ADR):$102.88Occupancy:28.54%Regulation:Low
Rank:#71Market:Offenbach am MainCountry:GermanyProperties:236Monthly Revenue:$1052.57Daily Rate (ADR):$126.42Occupancy:39.41%Regulation:Low
Rank:#72Market:WeimarCountry:GermanyProperties:225Monthly Revenue:$1105.68Daily Rate (ADR):$106.33Occupancy:41.40%Regulation:Low
Rank:#73Market:BremerhavenCountry:GermanyProperties:222Monthly Revenue:$990.08Daily Rate (ADR):$101.66Occupancy:43.18%Regulation:Low
Rank:#74Market:GelsenkirchenCountry:GermanyProperties:220Monthly Revenue:$772.95Daily Rate (ADR):$128.25Occupancy:31.49%Regulation:Low
Rank:#75Market:KaiserslauternCountry:GermanyProperties:220Monthly Revenue:$780.74Daily Rate (ADR):$89.15Occupancy:43.07%Regulation:Low
Rank:#76Market:WilhelmshavenCountry:GermanyProperties:219Monthly Revenue:$897.92Daily Rate (ADR):$102.44Occupancy:41.18%Regulation:Low
Rank:#77Market:SchwerinCountry:GermanyProperties:216Monthly Revenue:$1082.37Daily Rate (ADR):$113.69Occupancy:40.53%Regulation:Low
Rank:#78Market:ConstanceCountry:GermanyProperties:214Monthly Revenue:$1505.90Daily Rate (ADR):$154.46Occupancy:46.92%Regulation:Low
Rank:#79Market:HüdeCountry:GermanyProperties:214Monthly Revenue:$813.80Daily Rate (ADR):$193.80Occupancy:23.87%Regulation:Low
Rank:#80Market:NeussCountry:GermanyProperties:212Monthly Revenue:$1114.80Daily Rate (ADR):$125.13Occupancy:40.15%Regulation:Low
Rank:#81Market:BambergCountry:GermanyProperties:203Monthly Revenue:$1366.33Daily Rate (ADR):$111.54Occupancy:48.21%Regulation:Low
Rank:#82Market:OberstdorfCountry:GermanyProperties:203Monthly Revenue:$1232.57Daily Rate (ADR):$189.52Occupancy:36.23%Regulation:Low
Rank:#83Market:BayreuthCountry:GermanyProperties:202Monthly Revenue:$1141.22Daily Rate (ADR):$121.61Occupancy:41.14%Regulation:Low
Rank:#84Market:MönchengladbachCountry:GermanyProperties:200Monthly Revenue:$879.15Daily Rate (ADR):$106.47Occupancy:37.93%Regulation:Low
Rank:#85Market:Clausthal-ZellerfeldCountry:GermanyProperties:197Monthly Revenue:$1202.77Daily Rate (ADR):$129.64Occupancy:38.52%Regulation:Low
Rank:#86Market:OsnabrückCountry:GermanyProperties:195Monthly Revenue:$927.08Daily Rate (ADR):$91.57Occupancy:42.91%Regulation:Low
Rank:#87Market:SellinCountry:GermanyProperties:195Monthly Revenue:$774.64Daily Rate (ADR):$136.50Occupancy:28.02%Regulation:Low
Rank:#88Market:TübingenCountry:GermanyProperties:188Monthly Revenue:$1224.33Daily Rate (ADR):$92.45Occupancy:51.80%Regulation:Low
Rank:#89Market:Bad HarzburgCountry:GermanyProperties:187Monthly Revenue:$949.99Daily Rate (ADR):$102.35Occupancy:39.41%Regulation:Low
Rank:#90Market:Bergisch GladbachCountry:GermanyProperties:187Monthly Revenue:$1139.81Daily Rate (ADR):$163.98Occupancy:35.51%Regulation:Low
Rank:#91Market:OberhausenCountry:GermanyProperties:185Monthly Revenue:$764.40Daily Rate (ADR):$102.02Occupancy:36.44%Regulation:Low
Rank:#92Market:ButjadingenCountry:GermanyProperties:184Monthly Revenue:$968.44Daily Rate (ADR):$134.08Occupancy:33.42%Regulation:Low
Rank:#93Market:BoltenhagenCountry:GermanyProperties:181Monthly Revenue:$696.48Daily Rate (ADR):$159.46Occupancy:27.18%Regulation:Low
Rank:#94Market:PaderbornCountry:GermanyProperties:180Monthly Revenue:$799.04Daily Rate (ADR):$85.15Occupancy:43.41%Regulation:Low
Rank:#95Market:LaatzenCountry:GermanyProperties:179Monthly Revenue:$987.25Daily Rate (ADR):$201.82Occupancy:28.79%Regulation:Low
Rank:#96Market:Stadtgebiet BremenCountry:GermanyProperties:178Monthly Revenue:$1153.79Daily Rate (ADR):$103.13Occupancy:45.28%Regulation:Low
Rank:#97Market:GöttingenCountry:GermanyProperties:175Monthly Revenue:$791.50Daily Rate (ADR):$73.76Occupancy:44.66%Regulation:Low
Rank:#98Market:PrerowCountry:GermanyProperties:173Monthly Revenue:$658.74Daily Rate (ADR):$152.68Occupancy:27.03%Regulation:Low
Rank:#99Market:WolfsburgCountry:GermanyProperties:172Monthly Revenue:$829.06Daily Rate (ADR):$99.40Occupancy:36.46%Regulation:Low
Rank:#100Market:RustCountry:GermanyProperties:171Monthly Revenue:$2666.21Daily Rate (ADR):$188.28Occupancy:52.56%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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