Phnom Penh
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Overview
Annual Rev
KHR18.2m
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 2•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 KHR1•••••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
12 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
KHR29,929
12 mo avg
↓30%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Phnom Penh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating | 19 (9%) | +៛19,839,174 (+64%) | ៛50,746,615 | ៛30,907,441 |
| 🔒 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
3 bedrooms (13.2 nights)
1 bedroom (9.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (9.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (8.6 nights)
Studio (6.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
Studio (KHR 24)
3 bedrooms (KHR 22)
2 bedrooms (KHR 19)
1 bedroom (KHR 14)
4+ bedrooms (KHR 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (74%)
Independent hosts (26%)
As of June 2026, Phnom Penh has 1,254 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 10% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Phnom Penh generates KHR8.1M per year. High-performing properties earn KHR33.6M/year, while low-performing properties earn KHR3.1M/year. The significant revenue variance highlights a bifurcated market where top-tier assets capture outsized demand despite the broader 22% annual revenue contraction.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Phnom Penh. Average annual revenue is KHR8.1M with 14% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to KHR33.6M/year. This wide performance spread suggests that profitability is highly sensitive to listing-specific appeal, even as overall market supply contracts by nearly 10%.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Phnom Penh is 14%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of KHR187K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of KHR18K per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Phnom Penh, with annual revenue of KHR29.4M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Phnom Penh market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Phnom Penh area. Phnom Penh: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or licensing requirements. Tourism accommodations technically need Ministry of Tourism permits, but enforcement is minimal. Most hosts operate informally without registration. Authorities focus on hotels rather than residential rentals. Very light oversight in practice. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Phnom Penh Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 22%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics, where the reduction in available inventory is currently aligning with lower revenue yields across the broader sector.
Launch around November, 2-3 months before peak winter season (February peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 8% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (August-September) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Phnom Penh listings include: Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (97%), Tv (92%), Washing Machine (90%), Balcony (58%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Heating, Hot Tub, Pets Allowed, with Heating properties earning approximately 49% more (KHR46.6M/year vs KHR31.2M/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Phnom Penh over the last 12 months: May: KHR468K, June: KHR473K, July: KHR505K, August: KHR425K, September: KHR375K, October: KHR417K, November: KHR527K, December: KHR649K, January: KHR877K, February: KHR922K, March: KHR482K, April: KHR493K. 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 Phnom Penh is KHR187K, up 16% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average KHR140K/night, 2-bedroom properties average KHR259K/night, 3-bedroom properties average KHR370K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average KHR482K/night. Rates peak in February and are lowest in March.
Guests in Phnom Penh book an average of 14 days in advance, down 32% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 14 days, 2-bedroom: 16 days, 3-bedroom: 16 days, 4+ bedroom: 13 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Phnom Penh Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 10%, revenue per listing decreased 22%, occupancy fell 18%, average nightly rates increased 16%, and lead time decreased 32%. These metrics reflect a shift toward shorter booking windows and higher pricing, likely in response to tightening occupancy levels.
In Phnom Penh, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday.