Taipei

As of May 2026, Taipei, New Taipei City, Beitou, Tamsui have 2,426 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 22% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Taipei generates TWD749K per year. High-performing properties earn TWD1.6M/year, while low-performing properties earn TWD207K/year. The significant revenue gap suggests that market returns are highly polarized, as declining supply concentrates earnings among top-tier operators who effectively capture the rising revenue trends.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Taipei. Average annual revenue is TWD749K with 48% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to TWD1.6M/year. With total supply contracting, the current occupancy levels signal that the remaining active listings are benefiting from reduced competition, allowing top performers to command significantly higher returns.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Taipei is 48%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of TWD4K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of TWD2K per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Taipei, with annual revenue of TWD2.1M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Taipei market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Taipei area. Taipei: Strict. Must register as hotel/B&B, fire safety compliance, zoning restrictions. Active enforcement with fines, many unlicensed operators shut down. New Taipei City: Strict. Same hotel/B&B registration required, building safety standards. Enforcement increasing, regular inspections and penalties. Beitou: Strict. Hot spring area regulations, hotel license mandatory, strict zoning. Active enforcement due to tourism oversight. Tamsui: Strict. Part of New Taipei City rules apply, registration required. Growing enforcement, illegal operators fined regularly. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Taipei Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced with strong demand conditions. Supply has declined 22% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 15%. This indicates healthy demand growth outpacing supply. The tightening inventory suggests a market transition where sustained revenue growth is being driven more by scarcity than by volume expansion.

Launch around September, 2-3 months before peak winter season (December peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 47% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (May-July) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Taipei listings include: Air Conditioning (100%), Tv (95%), Washing Machine (88%), Kitchen (71%), Elevator (59%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Washing Machine, Heating, Pets Allowed, with Washing Machine properties earning approximately 33% more (TWD901K/year vs TWD677K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Taipei over the last 12 months: May: TWD32K, June: TWD28K, July: TWD29K, August: TWD33K, September: TWD33K, October: TWD49K, November: TWD61K, December: TWD87K, January: TWD54K, February: TWD41K, March: TWD58K, April: TWD54K. 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 Taipei is TWD4K, up 31% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average TWD3K/night, 2-bedroom properties average TWD5K/night, 3-bedroom properties average TWD7K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average TWD10K/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in May.

Guests in Taipei book an average of 33 days in advance, down 15% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 30 days, 2-bedroom: 36 days, 3-bedroom: 37 days, 4+ bedroom: 42 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Taipei Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 22%, revenue per listing increased 15%, occupancy fell 9%, average nightly rates increased 31%, and lead time decreased 15%. These metrics reveal a shift toward a high-rate, lower-occupancy model where operators prioritize yield over volume amidst tightening supply.

In Taipei, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Tuesday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekends show 32% higher occupancy than weekdays.