Kuala Terengganu
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Overview
Annual Rev
RM27.1k
12 mo avg
↑86%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
RM290
12 mo avg
↑103%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
19 days
12 mo avg
↑10 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
RM60
12 mo avg
↑86%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kuala Terengganu 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym | — | +RM 45,982 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +RM 3•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 RM 7•••• | 🔒 RM 3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +RM 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 RM 7•••• | 🔒 RM 4•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +RM 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 RM 6•••• | 🔒 RM 4•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +RM 7•• (+•%) | 🔒 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
3 bedrooms (7.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.7 nights)
1 bedroom (5.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
1 bedroom (MYR 0)
2 bedrooms (MYR 0)
3 bedrooms (MYR 0)
4+ bedrooms (MYR 0)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (73%)
Professionally managed (27%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Kuala Terengganu market averaged 977 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 30% from a year earlier and up 35% over two years.
An average Kuala Terengganu listing earns MYR21K/year. High-performing listings earn MYR75K, while low-performing listings earn MYR9K.
Average occupancy in Kuala Terengganu is 18%, producing RevPAR of MYR50 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Kuala Terengganu, at MYR35K.
Rules vary across Kuala Terengganu. I don't have reliable, current data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality for Kuala Terengganu and Dungun specifically. Malaysia's short-term rental rules vary by state and local council, with Terengganu having its own framework. Without verified information on permits, licensing requirements, and actual enforcement practices in these two cities, I recommend contacting the Terengganu State Tourism Board or local municipal councils directly for current regulations. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kuala Terengganu Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 30% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 20%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and September; it is lowest in January and November.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (98%), Parking (98%), TV (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+99%), Gym (+99%), Bbq (+85%).
Average daily rate in Kuala Terengganu is MYR347, up 24% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in October.
Guests in Kuala Terengganu book an average of 21 days in advance. Booking windows range from 19 days for 1-bedroom listings to 26 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 83% higher than weekday occupancy.