Kaohsiung City

As of June 2026, Kaohsiung, Fengshan, Zuoying have 544 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 18% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Kaohsiung City generates TWD257K per year. High-performing properties earn TWD751K/year, while low-performing properties earn TWD77K/year. Despite supply contracting 18% year-over-year, revenue grew only 9%, indicating demand is shrinking faster than hosts are exiting—a sign of intensifying competition. The three-fold performance gap suggests market segmentation is widening as occupancy remains constrained at 27%.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Kaohsiung City. Average annual revenue is TWD257K with 27% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to TWD751K/year. Declining supply alongside growing revenue suggests tightening market conditions, though the substantial gap between average and high performers indicates significant performance variability across listings.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Kaohsiung City is 27%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of TWD3K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of TWD595 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Kaohsiung City, with annual revenue of TWD601K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Kaohsiung City market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Kaohsiung City area. I don't have reliable data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality for these specific Taiwan districts (Kaohsiung City, Fengshan District, Zuoying District). Taiwan has national hotel/accommodation licensing laws, but enforcement of short-term rentals varies significantly by locality. Without verified information on current permits, caps, and actual enforcement practices in these areas, I recommend contacting Kaohsiung City Government's Tourism Bureau directly for current regulations. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Kaohsiung City Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced with strong demand conditions. Supply has declined 18% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 9%. This indicates healthy demand growth outpacing supply. The wide performance gap between high-performing ($750,947) and average listings ($257,355) suggests significant differentiation in the market, where top-tier properties capture disproportionate revenue despite modest 27% occupancy rates.

Launch around November, 2-3 months before peak winter season (February peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 40% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (August-June) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Kaohsiung City listings include: Air Conditioning (99%), Tv (93%), Washing Machine (75%), Parking (73%), Kitchen (71%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Tv, Heating, Parking, with Tv properties earning approximately 41% more (TWD570K/year vs TWD406K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Kaohsiung City over the last 12 months: May: TWD14K, June: TWD11K, July: TWD13K, August: TWD13K, September: TWD11K, October: TWD19K, November: TWD15K, December: TWD25K, January: TWD19K, February: TWD32K, March: TWD22K, April: TWD22K. 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 Kaohsiung City is TWD3K, up 30% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average TWD2K/night, 2-bedroom properties average TWD3K/night, 3-bedroom properties average TWD5K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average TWD8K/night. Rates peak in February and are lowest in June.

Guests in Kaohsiung City book an average of 30 days in advance, down 9% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 27 days, 2-bedroom: 31 days, 3-bedroom: 42 days, 4+ bedroom: 37 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Kaohsiung City Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 18%, revenue per listing increased 9%, occupancy fell 20%, average nightly rates increased 30%, and lead time decreased 9%. The sharp rate increase amid falling occupancy suggests hosts are pricing aggressively in a contracting market, while the wide gap between average ($257k) and top-performing listings ($751k) indicates highly uneven distribution of demand favoring premium properties.

In Kaohsiung City, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekends show 59% higher occupancy than weekdays.