Kuala Lumpur
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Overview
Annual Rev
RM49.9k
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
RM253
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
17 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
RM93
12 mo avg
↓14%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kuala Lumpur 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:
0
1
2
3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicycles | — | +RM 29,081 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1••• (•%) | 🔒 +RM 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 RM 7•••• | 🔒 RM 5•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +RM 9••• (+••%) | 🔒 RM 6•••• | 🔒 RM 5•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1•••• (••%) | 🔒 +RM 9••• (+••%) | 🔒 RM 5•••• | 🔒 RM 4•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1•••• (••%) | 🔒 +RM 6••• (+••%) | 🔒 RM 5•••• | 🔒 RM 5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +RM 4••• (+•%) | 🔒 RM 6•••• | 🔒 RM 5•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +RM 1••• (+•%) | 🔒 RM 5•••• | 🔒 RM 5•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1••• (•%) | 🔒 +RM 7•• (+•%) | 🔒 RM 5•••• | 🔒 RM 5•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1•••• (••%) | 🔒 +RM 4•• (+•%) | 🔒 RM 5•••• | 🔒 RM 5•••• |
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
1 bedroom (5.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (MYR 40)
3 bedrooms (MYR 22)
2 bedrooms (MYR 18)
1 bedroom (MYR 14)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (92%)
Independent hosts (8%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Kuala Lumpur market averaged 21,256 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 194% over two years.
An average Kuala Lumpur listing earns MYR39K/year. High-performing listings earn MYR118K, while low-performing listings earn MYR16K.
Average occupancy in Kuala Lumpur is 33%, producing RevPAR of MYR78 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Kuala Lumpur, at MYR81K.
Rules vary across Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur: Moderate. Registration with local council required, strata approval needed for condos. Enforcement inconsistent - many operate without permits. Petaling Jaya: Moderate. Similar registration requirements, strata/JMB approval mandatory. Spotty enforcement - numerous unlicensed operators. Shah Alam: Lenient. Minimal formal requirements, mainly strata consent needed. Light enforcement - widespread informal operations tolerated. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kuala Lumpur Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 10%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and August; it is lowest in March and November.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), TV (98%), Kitchen (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+33%), Hot Tub (+27%), Sauna (+14%).
Average daily rate in Kuala Lumpur is MYR296, up 23% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in November.
Guests in Kuala Lumpur book an average of 17 days in advance, down 14% from last year. Booking windows range from 15 days for 1-bedroom listings to 25 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 37% higher than weekday occupancy.