Aqaba Governorate
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Overview
Annual Rev
JD8.5k
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 2•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 JD8•
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
12 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
JD17
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Aqaba Governorate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | 8 (22%) | +JOD 19,267 (+182%) | JOD 29,839 | JOD 10,572 |
| 🔒 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 (4.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.9 nights)
1 bedroom (3.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (JOD 44)
3 bedrooms (JOD 33)
2 bedrooms (JOD 24)
1 bedroom (JOD 24)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (62%)
Independent hosts (38%)
As of June 2026, Aqaba, Wadi Rum have 366 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 8% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Aqaba Governorate generates JOD4K per year. High-performing properties earn JOD20K/year, while low-performing properties earn JOD1K/year. Declining supply coupled with flat revenue signals weakening demand fundamentals, while the five-fold gap between average and high performers at just 8% occupancy suggests extreme performance stratification in a severely constrained market.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Aqaba Governorate. Average annual revenue is JOD4K with 8% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to JOD20K/year. Declining supply alongside flat revenue suggests tightening market conditions, though the significant gap between average and top performers indicates substantial performance variance exists within the market.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Aqaba Governorate is 8%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of JOD102, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of JOD7 per day.
3-bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Aqaba Governorate, with annual revenue of JOD8K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Aqaba Governorate market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Aqaba Governorate area. Aqaba: Lenient. Tourism licensing through Ministry of Tourism recommended but inconsistently required. Minimal enforcement; many operate informally given tourism focus. Light oversight. Wadi Rum: Lenient. Bedouin camp permits exist but STRs largely unregulated. Tribal customs supersede formal rules in practice. Minimal government enforcement in desert areas. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Aqaba Governorate Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 2%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The wide gap between average revenue ($3,603) and peak performance ($20,118) suggests highly fragmented market performance, where top-tier properties significantly outpace the median, reflecting competitive differentiation in a relatively soft demand environment.
Launch around March, 2-3 months before peak spring season (June peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -34% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (November-February) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Aqaba Governorate listings include: Air Conditioning (100%), Tv (94%), Heating (86%), Washing Machine (75%), Kitchen (61%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Washing Machine, Gym, with Pool properties earning approximately 230% more (JOD33K/year vs JOD10K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Aqaba Governorate over the last 12 months: May: JOD270, June: JOD348, July: JOD341, August: JOD309, September: JOD222, October: JOD214, November: JOD140, December: JOD157, January: JOD137, February: JOD58, March: JOD188, April: JOD270. 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 Aqaba Governorate is JOD102, up 18% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average JOD69/night, 2-bedroom properties average JOD132/night, 3-bedroom properties average JOD132/night, 4+ bedroom properties average JOD147/night. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.
Guests in Aqaba Governorate book an average of 17 days in advance, down 11% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 18 days, 2-bedroom: 16 days, 3-bedroom: 17 days, 4+ bedroom: 15 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Aqaba Governorate Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 8%, revenue per listing decreased 2%, occupancy fell 17%, average nightly rates increased 18%, and lead time decreased 11%. The sharp occupancy decline despite rising nightly rates suggests demand weakness outpacing supply constraints, while the wide gap between average ($3,603) and top-performing listings ($20,118) indicates highly fragmented market performance.
In Aqaba Governorate, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekends show 9% higher occupancy than weekdays.