Aqaba, JO
Part of the Aqaba Governorate market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
JD8.9k
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
25%
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
JD89
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
12 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
JD19
12 mo avg
↑26%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Aqaba Governorate market data as of October 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +JOD 18,794 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 7 (••%) | 🔒 +JOD 1•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 JOD 2•••• | 🔒 JOD 1•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 7 (••%) | 🔒 +JOD 7••• (+••%) | 🔒 JOD 2•••• | 🔒 JOD 1•••• |
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 (5.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
1 bedroom (3.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (2.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (JOD 44)
2 bedrooms (JOD 24)
1 bedroom (JOD 24)
3 bedrooms (JOD 23)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (64%)
Independent hosts (36%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Aqaba Governorate market averaged 366 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 4% from a year earlier and up 68% over two years.
An average Aqaba Governorate listing earns JOD4K/year. High-performing listings earn JOD21K, while low-performing listings earn JOD1K.
Average occupancy in Aqaba Governorate is 9%, producing RevPAR of JOD8 per available night.
3-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Aqaba Governorate, at JOD7K.
Rules vary across Aqaba Governorate. Aqaba: Lenient. Tourism permits required through Ministry of Tourism, but enforcement minimal. Many hosts operate informally without registration. No occupancy rules or rental caps. Light oversight focused on hotels rather than residential rentals. Wadi Rum: Lenient. Bedouin camps dominate; informal homestays common. Minimal regulatory framework for short-term rentals. Protected area permits needed for camps but residential rentals largely unregulated. Very light enforcement in practice. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Aqaba Governorate Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 13%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in May and August; it is lowest in February and January.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), TV (98%), Parking (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+308%), Bbq (+144%), Pool (+100%).
Average daily rate in Aqaba Governorate is JOD100, down 1% year-over-year. Rates peak in May and are lowest in February.
Guests in Aqaba Governorate book an average of 17 days in advance, down 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 15 days for 4+ bedroom listings to 17 days for 1-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekend occupancy is 12% higher than weekday occupancy.