Malacca
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Overview
Annual Rev
RM44.5k
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
RM357
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
16 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
RM95
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Malacca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pets Allowed | — | +RM 48,885 | — | — |
| Lake Access | 🔒 6 (•%) | 🔒 +RM 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 RM 1••••• | 🔒 RM 6•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 9• (•%) | 🔒 +RM 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 RM 1••••• | 🔒 RM 5•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +RM 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 RM 1••••• | 🔒 RM 6•••• |
| TV | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +RM 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 RM 6•••• | 🔒 RM 4•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +RM 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 RM 6•••• | 🔒 RM 5•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +RM 2••• (+•%) | 🔒 RM 6•••• | 🔒 RM 6•••• |
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 (6.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.3 nights)
1 bedroom (4.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (MYR 30)
3 bedrooms (MYR 19)
2 bedrooms (MYR 16)
1 bedroom (MYR 13)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (85%)
Independent hosts (15%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Malacca market averaged 3,304 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 8% from a year earlier and up 259% over two years.
An average Malacca listing earns MYR32K/year. High-performing listings earn MYR104K, while low-performing listings earn MYR13K.
Average occupancy in Malacca is 21%, producing RevPAR of MYR71 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Malacca, at MYR57K.
Rules vary across Malacca. I don't have reliable, current information about short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality for Malacca and Alor Gajah specifically. Malaysia's STR regulations vary by state and municipality, with some areas requiring tourism licenses, but enforcement data for these specific locations isn't available in my knowledge base. I recommend contacting the Malacca State Tourism Department or local municipal councils directly for accurate, current requirements and enforcement practices. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Malacca Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 18%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and May; it is lowest in April and November.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), TV (98%), Parking (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+106%), Hot Tub (+4%), Internet (+0%).
Average daily rate in Malacca is MYR411, up 25% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in November.
Guests in Malacca book an average of 16 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 14 days for 1-bedroom listings to 24 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 98% higher than weekday occupancy.