Ipoh
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Overview
Annual Rev
RM32.6k
12 mo avg
↑1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
RM297
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
18 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
RM70
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Ipoh market data as of September 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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4+
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV Charger | — | +RM 16,153 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +RM 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 RM 5•••• | 🔒 RM 4•••• |
| TV | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +RM 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 RM 4•••• | 🔒 RM 3•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +RM 8••• (+••%) | 🔒 RM 5•••• | 🔒 RM 4•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +RM 7••• (+••%) | 🔒 RM 5•••• | 🔒 RM 4•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +RM 2••• (+•%) | 🔒 RM 5•••• | 🔒 RM 4•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +RM 1••• (+•%) | 🔒 RM 5•••• | 🔒 RM 4•••• |
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
4+ bedrooms (7.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.6 nights)
1 bedroom (3.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (MYR 18)
4+ bedrooms (MYR 18)
2 bedrooms (MYR 14)
1 bedroom (MYR 11)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (72%)
Independent hosts (28%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Ipoh market averaged 2,500 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 10% from a year earlier and up 198% over two years.
An average Ipoh listing earns MYR25K/year. High-performing listings earn MYR65K, while low-performing listings earn MYR10K.
Average occupancy in Ipoh is 21%, producing RevPAR of MYR55 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Ipoh, at MYR37K.
Rules vary across Ipoh. I don't have reliable current data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality for Ipoh, Taiping, and Kuala Kangsar specifically. These Malaysian cities fall under state (Perak) and local council jurisdiction, but detailed STR rules and actual enforcement patterns aren't well-documented in available sources. I recommend contacting the respective local councils (Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh, Majlis Perbandaran Taiping, Majlis Daerah Kuala Kangsar) directly for accurate regulatory and enforcement information. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Ipoh Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 12%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and February; it is lowest in November and April.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Parking (99%), TV (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+28%), Heating (+14%), Internet (+5%).
Average daily rate in Ipoh is MYR314, up 16% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in November.
Guests in Ipoh book an average of 19 days in advance, down 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 17 days for 1-bedroom listings to 22 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 84% higher than weekday occupancy.