Cairo

As of May 2026, Cairo, Giza, Alexandria have 5,073 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 25% increase from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Cairo generates EGP377K per year. High-performing properties earn EGP1.3M/year, while low-performing properties earn EGP132K/year. This significant spread suggests that market rewards are highly concentrated, reflecting a divergence between premium assets and commoditized listings in a landscape where total revenue is currently experiencing contraction.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Cairo. Average annual revenue is EGP377K with 26% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to EGP1.3M/year. The delta between average and top-tier earners highlights that profitability depends less on baseline market conditions and more on an asset's ability to capture demand despite a 25% surge in supply.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Cairo is 26%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of EGP4K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of EGP816 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Cairo, with annual revenue of EGP897K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Cairo market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Cairo area. Cairo: Lenient. No formal STR regulations or licensing system. Operates in legal gray area. Minimal enforcement, hosts list freely on platforms. Giza: Lenient. No specific STR framework. Tourism permits exist for hotels but rarely applied to apartments. Virtually no enforcement of residential rentals. Alexandria: Lenient. No STR-specific regulations. Traditional hotel licensing doesn't cover short-term apartments. Little to no enforcement, widespread informal operation. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Cairo Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing oversaturated conditions. Supply has grown 25% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 14%. This indicates supply growth outpacing demand, pressuring returns. The decline in revenue despite rising inventory signals that the market is entering a phase of increased competition that penalizes listings unable to maintain occupancy.

Launch around October, 2-3 months before peak winter season (January peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 51% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (June-February) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Cairo listings include: Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (97%), Tv (95%), Washing Machine (92%), Heating (71%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Gym, Washing Machine, with Pool properties earning approximately 56% more (EGP1.1M/year vs EGP690K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Cairo over the last 12 months: May: EGP21K, June: EGP20K, July: EGP28K, August: EGP27K, September: EGP24K, October: EGP29K, November: EGP30K, December: EGP32K, January: EGP33K, February: EGP15K, March: EGP17K, April: EGP23K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.

The overall average nightly rate in Cairo is EGP4K, up 17% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average EGP3K/night, 2-bedroom properties average EGP4K/night, 3-bedroom properties average EGP5K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average EGP11K/night. Rates peak in January and are lowest in May.

Guests in Cairo book an average of 16 days in advance, down 15% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 15 days, 2-bedroom: 15 days, 3-bedroom: 16 days, 4+ bedroom: 24 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Cairo Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 25%, revenue per listing decreased 14%, occupancy fell 11%, average nightly rates increased 17%, and lead time decreased 15%. These metrics reveal a market attempting to offset lower utilization with higher pricing, a strategy that is currently struggling against rapid inventory expansion.

In Cairo, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday.