Kulim, MY
Part of the Sungai Petani market area
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Annual revenue (actual)
RM20.7k
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
21%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
RM273
12 mo avg
↑20%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
16 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
RM45
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Sungai Petani 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
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +RM 41,138 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +RM 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 RM 7•••• | 🔒 RM 5•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
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 (6.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
1 bedroom (1.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (MYR 17)
3 bedrooms (MYR 8)
1 bedroom (MYR 0)
2 bedrooms (MYR 0)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (81%)
Professionally managed (19%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Sungai Petani market averaged 338 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 51% from a year earlier and up 448% over two years.
An average Sungai Petani listing earns MYR17K/year. High-performing listings earn MYR49K, while low-performing listings earn MYR6K.
Average occupancy in Sungai Petani is 17%, producing RevPAR of MYR38 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Sungai Petani, at MYR24K.
Rules vary across Sungai Petani. Sungai Petani: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or licensing requirements. Operates under general business registration. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Alor Setar: Lenient. No dedicated STR framework. General tourism accommodation rules apply loosely. Very light enforcement, market largely unregulated. Penang: Moderate. Registration with local council required, tourism tax mandatory, fire safety compliance needed. Enforcement inconsistent - stricter in Georgetown tourist areas, relaxed elsewhere. Many unlicensed operators continue. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Sungai Petani Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 51% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 1%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and May; it is lowest in April and July.
The most common amenities are TV (100%), Kitchen (100%), Air Conditioning (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+85%), Bbq (+42%), Washing Machine (+3%).
Average daily rate in Sungai Petani is MYR292, up 22% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in October.
Guests in Sungai Petani book an average of 16 days in advance, down 13% from last year. Booking windows range from 11 days for 1-bedroom listings to 19 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 58% higher than weekday occupancy.
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