Kulim, MY
Part of the Sungai Petani market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
RM20.2k
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
21%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
RM270
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
16 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
RM44
12 mo avg
↓14%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Sungai Petani 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +RM 30,740 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +RM 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 RM 7•••• | 🔒 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
2 bedrooms (8.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.0 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 (72%)
Professionally managed (28%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Sungai Petani market averaged 327 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 50% from a year earlier and up 431% over two years.
An average Sungai Petani listing earns MYR17K/year. High-performing listings earn MYR47K, 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. General business registration advised. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Alor Setar: Lenient. No formal STR framework. Tourism tax collection expected. Light enforcement, widespread informal operations. Penang: Moderate. Registration with local council required, tourism tax mandatory, fire safety compliance. Inconsistent enforcement, many unlicensed units operate but crackdowns occur periodically in popular areas. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Sungai Petani Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 50% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 0%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
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 (99%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+61%), Bbq (+35%), Washing Machine (+11%).
Average daily rate in Sungai Petani is MYR286, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in September.
Guests in Sungai Petani book an average of 16 days in advance, down 15% 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 Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 57% higher than weekday occupancy.