Bahrain
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Overview
Annual Rev
BD5.4k
12 mo avg
↓22%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
BD50
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
11 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
BD11
12 mo avg
↓35%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Bahrain market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
0
1
2
3
4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +BHD 3,059 | — | — |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +BHD 1••• (+••%) | 🔒 BHD 1•••• | 🔒 BHD 9••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +BHD 1••• (+••%) | 🔒 BHD 9••• | 🔒 BHD 7••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +BHD 1••• (+••%) | 🔒 BHD 9••• | 🔒 BHD 8••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +BHD 9•• (+••%) | 🔒 BHD 1•••• | 🔒 BHD 9••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (12.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (8.6 nights)
1 bedroom (7.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (BHD 43)
3 bedrooms (BHD 40)
2 bedrooms (BHD 34)
1 bedroom (BHD 19)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (76%)
Independent hosts (24%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Bahrain market averaged 877 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 38% from a year earlier and up 194% over two years.
An average Bahrain listing earns BHD4K/year. High-performing listings earn BHD11K, while low-performing listings earn BHD1K.
Average occupancy in Bahrain is 19%, producing RevPAR of BHD9 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Bahrain, at BHD11K.
Rules vary across Bahrain. Manama: Lenient. No specific STR regulations. Tourism Authority registration for commercial operations recommended. Minimal enforcement, many unlicensed units operate freely. Muharraq: Lenient. Similar to Manama - no dedicated STR framework. Basic commercial registration advised but rarely required. Light oversight, informal rentals common. Riffa: Lenient. No STR-specific rules. Residential zoning generally permits rentals. Virtually no enforcement of tourism regulations for short-term properties. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Bahrain Airbnb and VRBO market shows signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 38% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 24%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in November and December; it is lowest in February and June.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Kitchen (100%), TV (100%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+30%), Pets Allowed (+16%), Lake Access (+10%).
Average daily rate in Bahrain is BHD60, up 6% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in February.
Guests in Bahrain book an average of 11 days in advance, down 22% from last year. Booking windows range from 10 days for 2-bedroom listings to 15 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekend occupancy is 15% higher than weekday occupancy.