Mersa Matruh
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Overview
Annual Rev
E£669.3k
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 1•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 E£5•••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
12 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
E£989
12 mo avg
↓49%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Mersa Matruh market data as of June 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
No amenity impact data available.
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
1 bedroom (10.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (9.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (1.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (1.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
1 bedroom (EGP 0)
2 bedrooms (EGP 0)
3 bedrooms (EGP 0)
4+ bedrooms (EGP 0)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (75%)
Professionally managed (25%)
As of June 2026, Mersa Matruh, Alexandria, El Alamein have 135 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 3% increase from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Mersa Matruh generates EGP299K per year. High-performing properties earn EGP1.8M/year, while low-performing properties earn EGP96K/year. With supply growing 3.4% YoY against a 52% revenue decline and 15% occupancy, the market faces severe demand contraction despite modest new listings. The sixfold gap between high and low performers suggests differentiation remains viable amid broader softening.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Mersa Matruh. Average annual revenue is EGP299K with 15% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to EGP1.8M/year. The steep revenue decline despite minimal supply growth suggests demand contraction rather than oversaturation, while the 6x gap between average and top performers indicates significant operational differentiation in a compressed market.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Mersa Matruh is 15%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of EGP7K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of EGP651 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Mersa Matruh, with annual revenue of EGP616K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Mersa Matruh market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Mersa Matruh area. I don't have reliable data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement realities for Mersa Matruh, Alexandria, and El Alamein, Egypt. These coastal cities lack well-documented STR frameworks in English-language sources. Egypt generally has minimal formal STR regulation outside major tourist zones, but local enforcement practices, permit requirements, and actual compliance levels in these specific cities aren't clearly established in available information. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Mersa Matruh Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has grown 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 52%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The extreme gap between average revenue ($299K) and top performer ($1.8M)—combined with 15% occupancy—suggests highly uneven performance distribution, where a small subset of properties capture disproportionate demand while most struggle with utilization.
Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 68% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (January-April) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Mersa Matruh listings include: Kitchen (100%), Washing Machine (100%), Tv (83%), Balcony (78%), Parking (72%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Air Conditioning, with Air Conditioning properties earning approximately 303% more (EGP3.6M/year vs EGP883K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Mersa Matruh over the last 12 months: May: EGP11K, June: EGP22K, July: EGP68K, August: EGP73K, September: EGP20K, October: EGP6K, November: EGP11K, December: EGP17K, January: EGP4K, February: EGP5K, March: EGP3K, April: EGP381. 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 Mersa Matruh is EGP7K, down 30% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average EGP2K/night, 2-bedroom properties average EGP4K/night, 3-bedroom properties average EGP7K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average EGP12K/night. Rates peak in July and are lowest in April.
Guests in Mersa Matruh book an average of 15 days in advance, down 21% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 7 days, 2-bedroom: 13 days, 3-bedroom: 13 days, 4+ bedroom: 12 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Mersa Matruh Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 3%, revenue per listing decreased 52%, occupancy fell 24%, average nightly rates decreased 30%, and lead time decreased 21%. The sharp revenue decline despite modest supply growth suggests demand contracted significantly, intensifying competition. The wide gap between average revenue ($299k) and top performers ($1.8M) indicates highly uneven market performance.
In Mersa Matruh, Thursday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday.