Riyadh
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Overview
Annual Rev
SAR46.7k
12 mo avg
↓20%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
SAR402
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
9 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
SAR98
12 mo avg
↓32%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Riyadh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV Charger | — | +SAR 88,194 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +SAR 7•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 SAR 1••••• | 🔒 SAR 7•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +SAR 6•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SAR 1••••• | 🔒 SAR 7•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +SAR 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SAR 1••••• | 🔒 SAR 8•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 8• (•%) | 🔒 +SAR 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SAR 1••••• | 🔒 SAR 7•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +SAR 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SAR 1••••• | 🔒 SAR 7•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +SAR 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SAR 8•••• | 🔒 SAR 6•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +SAR 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SAR 9•••• | 🔒 SAR 8•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +SAR 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SAR 8•••• | 🔒 SAR 7•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +SAR 6••• (+•%) | 🔒 SAR 8•••• | 🔒 SAR 7•••• |
| TV | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +SAR 4••• (+•%) | 🔒 SAR 8•••• | 🔒 SAR 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
1 bedroom (10.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (8.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (7.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (SAR 70)
4+ bedrooms (SAR 57)
2 bedrooms (SAR 44)
1 bedroom (SAR 13)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (89%)
Independent hosts (11%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Riyadh market averaged 8,956 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 16% from a year earlier and up 477% over two years.
An average Riyadh listing earns SAR33K/year. High-performing listings earn SAR111K, 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 SAR117K.
Rules vary across Riyadh. Riyadh: Moderate. Tourism license from Ministry of Tourism required, property registration, safety standards compliance. Growing enforcement through inspections and online monitoring. Al Kharj: Lenient. Basic commercial registration needed, minimal tourism oversight. Light enforcement, many operate informally. Diriyah: Moderate. Tourism permits required due to UNESCO heritage status, stricter building codes. Moderate enforcement with focus on preserving historical areas. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Riyadh Airbnb and VRBO market shows signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 16% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 24%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in November and January; it is lowest in March and February.
The most common amenities are TV (99%), Air Conditioning (99%), Internet (90%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+55%), Parking (+29%), Air Conditioning (+24%).
Average daily rate in Riyadh is SAR432, 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 7% 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 Sunday.