Riyadh
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Annual revenue (actual)
SAR46.1k
12 mo avg
↓14%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
SAR398
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
9 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
SAR97
12 mo avg
↓26%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Riyadh 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 | — | +SAR 77,462 | — | — |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +SAR 7•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 SAR 1••••• | 🔒 SAR 7•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 9• (•%) | 🔒 +SAR 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SAR 1••••• | 🔒 SAR 7•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +SAR 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SAR 1••••• | 🔒 SAR 7•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +SAR 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SAR 1••••• | 🔒 SAR 7•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 8• (•%) | 🔒 +SAR 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SAR 1••••• | 🔒 SAR 7•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +SAR 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SAR 8•••• | 🔒 SAR 6•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +SAR 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SAR 8•••• | 🔒 SAR 6•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +SAR 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SAR 8•••• | 🔒 SAR 7•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 8 (•%) | 🔒 +SAR 7••• (+•%) | 🔒 SAR 8•••• | 🔒 SAR 8•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +SAR 3••• (+•%) | 🔒 SAR 8•••• | 🔒 SAR 7•••• |
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
1 bedroom (9.3 nights)
Studio (9.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (7.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (SAR 63)
4+ bedrooms (SAR 57)
2 bedrooms (SAR 45)
1 bedroom (SAR 12)
Studio (SAR 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (74%)
Independent hosts (26%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Riyadh market averaged 9,022 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 17% from a year earlier and up 481% over two years.
An average Riyadh listing earns SAR32K/year. High-performing listings earn SAR109K, while low-performing listings earn SAR12K.
Average occupancy in Riyadh is 22%, producing RevPAR of SAR74 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Riyadh, at SAR114K.
Rules vary across Riyadh. Riyadh: Moderate. Tourism licenses required through SCTH, municipal permits needed. Growing enforcement as sector formalizes under Vision 2030, though many unlicensed units still operate. Al Kharj: Lenient. Minimal specific STR regulations, basic commercial licensing expected. Light enforcement, informal rentals common in residential areas. Diriyah: Moderate. Heritage area requires tourism permits, stricter oversight due to UNESCO status and development projects. Increasing enforcement but still developing regulatory framework. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Riyadh Airbnb and VRBO market shows signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 17% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 22%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in November and January; it is lowest in March and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), TV (99%), Internet (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+57%), Parking (+28%), Internet (+19%).
Average daily rate in Riyadh is SAR430, down 11% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in June.
Guests in Riyadh book an average of 11 days in advance, down 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 8 days for 1-bedroom listings to 19 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday.
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