Sungai Petani
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Overview
Annual Rev
RM20.8k
12 mo avg
↓14%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 2•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 RM2••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
15 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
RM42
12 mo avg
↓22%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Sungai Petani market data as of June 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | 10 (14%) | +RM 29,176 (+71%) | RM 70,557 | RM 41,381 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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 (7.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
1 bedroom (1.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (MYR 17)
3 bedrooms (MYR 9)
1 bedroom (MYR 0)
2 bedrooms (MYR 0)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (81%)
Professionally managed (19%)
As of June 2026, Sungai Petani, Alor Setar, Penang have 277 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 33% increase from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Sungai Petani generates MYR16K per year. High-performing properties earn MYR43K/year, while low-performing properties earn MYR6K/year. Supply has surged 33% year-over-year while revenue declined 15%, signaling intensifying competition at an 18% occupancy rate. The nearly threefold gap between high and average performers suggests market stratification where differentiation significantly impacts viability.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Sungai Petani. Average annual revenue is MYR16K with 18% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to MYR43K/year. The market is experiencing significant supply growth while revenues decline year-over-year, indicating intensifying competition for a limited guest base. The wide performance gap between average and top properties suggests market stratification, where differentiation is increasingly important.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Sungai Petani is 18%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of MYR270, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of MYR36 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Sungai Petani, with annual revenue of MYR23K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Sungai Petani market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Sungai Petani area. Sungai Petani: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, general business registration suggested. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Alor Setar: Lenient. No dedicated STR framework, tourism license recommended but rarely required. Very light enforcement, widespread informal operations. Penang: Moderate. Registration with local council required, tourism tax compliance, residential zoning restrictions exist. Patchy enforcement, many unlicensed units operate but crackdowns occur periodically in popular areas. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Sungai Petani Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing oversaturated conditions. Supply has grown 33% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 15%. This indicates supply growth outpacing demand, pressuring returns. The wide performance gap between average revenue ($16,159) and top performers ($43,218) suggests market bifurcation, where only differentiated properties capture disproportionate share amid intensifying competition.
Launch around September, 2-3 months before peak winter season (December peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -24% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (July-April) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Sungai Petani listings include: Air Conditioning (100%), Kitchen (100%), Tv (99%), Washing Machine (73%), Parking (40%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Bbq, Pool, with Bbq properties earning approximately 61% more (MYR68K/year vs MYR43K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Sungai Petani over the last 12 months: May: MYR1K, June: MYR1K, July: MYR893, August: MYR873, September: MYR1K, October: MYR975, November: MYR920, December: MYR2K, January: MYR979, February: MYR920, March: MYR1K, April: MYR790. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in Sungai Petani is MYR270, up 13% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average MYR129/night, 2-bedroom properties average MYR152/night, 3-bedroom properties average MYR232/night, 4+ bedroom properties average MYR387/night. Rates peak in March and are lowest in August.
Guests in Sungai Petani book an average of 15 days in advance, down 25% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 10 days, 2-bedroom: 11 days, 3-bedroom: 14 days, 4+ bedroom: 19 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Sungai Petani Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 33%, revenue per listing decreased 15%, occupancy fell 33%, average nightly rates increased 13%, and lead time decreased 25%. The rapid supply expansion outpaced demand recovery, intensifying competition and compressing margins despite rate increases. The substantial gap between average ($16,159) and top-performing listings ($43,218) suggests market stratification, where only differentiated properties maintain pricing power.
In Sungai Petani, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekends show 41% higher occupancy than weekdays.