St Catherine
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Overview
Annual Rev
E£430.7k
12 mo avg
↑27%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 4•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 E£2•••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
20 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
E£838
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect St Catherine 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
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV | 581 (74%) | +E£174,520 (+37%) | E£648,552 | E£474,032 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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
2 bedrooms (8.9 nights)
Studio (8.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (8.1 nights)
1 bedroom (8.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (7.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (EGP 52)
3 bedrooms (EGP 37)
2 bedrooms (EGP 25)
Studio (EGP 20)
1 bedroom (EGP 17)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (78%)
Independent hosts (22%)
As of June 2026, Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba have 1,459 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 7% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in St Catherine generates EGP300K per year. High-performing properties earn EGP1.1M/year, while low-performing properties earn EGP82K/year. This wide revenue variance suggests that earnings are heavily concentrated among a specific segment of listings, highlighting a significant disparity in how different assets capture limited market demand.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in St Catherine. Average annual revenue is EGP300K with 27% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to EGP1.1M/year. With a 27% average occupancy, the revenue gap indicates that top-tier properties are likely achieving much higher utilization rates or premiums compared to the broader market average.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in St Catherine is 27%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of EGP3K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of EGP612 per day.
3-bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in St Catherine, with annual revenue of EGP550K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the St Catherine market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the St Catherine area. Sharm El Sheikh: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, general tourism licensing through Egyptian Tourism Authority. Minimal enforcement, most operate informally. Dahab: Lenient. Informal market dominates, no STR-specific rules. Virtually no enforcement, hosts operate freely. Nuweiba: Lenient. No dedicated STR framework, minimal government oversight. Enforcement essentially non-existent in practice. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The St Catherine Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 2%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The contraction in supply alongside rising revenue suggests a tightening market where remaining operators may experience less direct competition for guests.
Launch around August, 2-3 months before peak fall season (November peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 29% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (June-July) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in St Catherine listings include: Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (97%), Washing Machine (80%), Tv (75%), Parking (54%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Gym, Tv, Pool, with Gym properties earning approximately 30% more (EGP741K/year vs EGP571K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in St Catherine over the last 12 months: May: EGP13K, June: EGP14K, July: EGP12K, August: EGP15K, September: EGP17K, October: EGP24K, November: EGP25K, December: EGP25K, January: EGP22K, February: EGP15K, March: EGP19K, April: EGP21K. 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 St Catherine is EGP3K, up 29% 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 EGP11K/night. Rates peak in April and are lowest in July.
Guests in St Catherine book an average of 20 days in advance, down 22% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 19 days, 2-bedroom: 22 days, 3-bedroom: 23 days, 4+ bedroom: 30 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the St Catherine Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 7%, revenue per listing increased 2%, occupancy rose 1%, average nightly rates increased 29%, and lead time decreased 22%. The sharp rise in nightly rates despite modest occupancy gains suggests that current demand is increasingly sensitive to shorter booking windows.
In St Catherine, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday.