Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Data & Trends 2026
Curious about the performance of short-term rentals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia? Over the last year, the average occupancy rate was 40% with an ADR (Average Daily Rate) of 68€. Hosts earned on average 774€ per month.
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Avg. Monthly Revenue
774€
$704 USD
YoY Revenue Change
-17%
vs. previous year
Occupancy Rate
40%
~12 days/month
Average Daily Rate
68€
$62 USD
Seasonality Index
49%
demand variation
Best Months
July, August
peak season
Worst Months
February, September
low season
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What Jeddah's occupancy and ADR actually mean
Over the June 2025 to May 2026 analysis period, Jeddah averaged 40% occupancy across roughly 145 booked nights a year, with an ADR of 69 EUR (about 63 USD) and average monthly revenue of 783 EUR (about 712 USD). Because the only other tracked Saudi market, Makkah, shows identical aggregates, Jeddah sits exactly on the two-city national average for both occupancy and ADR rather than above or below it.
The figures tell a turnover-driven story. A 49% seasonality swing concentrates earnings into the July and August pilgrimage peak, while February and September run lean. Revenue was down 19% year on year, reflecting the supply tightening and rate pressure as more licensed listings entered the market. The moderate ADR and sub-50% occupancy mean profitability here hinges on capturing the summer and event windows rather than on steady year-round bookings.
Monthly Airbnb occupancy in Jeddah
Average occupancy rate by month in Jeddah, compared with the same month a year earlier.
| Month | Occupancy | Prior year |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 58.9% | 47.7% |
| Aug 2025 | 49.4% | 40.9% |
| Sep 2025 | 33.2% | 37.9% |
| Oct 2025 | 37.9% | 34.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 53% | 47.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.4% | 41.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.8% | 46.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.8% | 43% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.8% | 50% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.5% | 37.6% |
| May 2026 | 45.4% | 40.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.7% | 42.1% |
Historical Airbnb occupancy in Jeddah (last 12 months)
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Why people book Airbnbs in Jeddah
Jeddah's short-term rental demand is driven less by leisure tourism than by its role as the gateway to Makkah and Madinah. King Abdulaziz International Airport handles the bulk of arriving Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, and many transit through or stay overnight in Jeddah before or after the pilgrimage, creating steady demand for furnished apartments near the airport, Al-Balad and the northern districts.
Beyond religious travel, Jeddah draws Red Sea diving visitors, Gulf weekend travellers, and a growing events crowd around the Corniche. The Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit and the December Red Sea International Film Festival in Al-Balad bring concentrated, high-rate booking windows. A January 2025 licensing rule that delisted unlicensed properties from booking apps has also tightened legal supply.
When Airbnb demand peaks in Jeddah
Jeddah's calendar is unusual: the peak months are July and August, not the mild winter, because they coincide with the Umrah and Hajj pilgrimage flow and the summer Jeddah Season festival, when pilgrim and visitor volumes overwhelm the extreme heat (summer temperatures regularly exceed 40 C). The Islamic-calendar Hajj period shifts each year, so hosts should track the lunar dates rather than fixed months.
The softest months are February and September. September coincides with peak humidity (around 67%) and a post-summer lull, while February falls between pilgrimage waves. Discrete event spikes punctuate the year regardless of season: the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend (held 20 April in 2025; the April 2026 race was cancelled) and the Red Sea International Film Festival in early December both compress demand into the Corniche and Al-Balad areas.
Best neighbourhoods for short-term rentals in Jeddah
Al-Balad, the UNESCO-listed historic core, suits heritage-focused stays and festival traffic but offers older, restored housing stock rather than modern serviced apartments. The Corniche and Al Hamra district stretch along the Red Sea waterfront with sea-view apartments, Tahlia Street shopping and the King Fahd Fountain nearby; these northern coastal areas command the highest rates and draw event and leisure guests.
Districts near King Abdulaziz International Airport and along the Makkah road favour pilgrim turnover, where proximity and price beat views. Northern residential areas such as Al Shati and Ar Rawdah offer modern furnished units for longer corporate and family stays. Note that some municipal zones are designated long-term residential only, so confirm a district permits short-term letting before listing.
Short-term rental rules in Jeddah
Short-term rentals in Jeddah are governed nationally by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism under the Tourism Law and the Private Hospitality Facility Regulations. Operators must hold a hospitality licence, which carries an annual fee of around 1,100 SAR for citizens. Since 1 January 2025, the Ministry has required all booking platforms to hide unlicensed hospitality facilities, so an unlicensed listing simply will not appear.
The most important constraint for foreign investors is that current rules restrict short-term rental hosting to Saudi nationals, meaning expatriates cannot independently operate listings regardless of residency or ownership. Municipal zoning can also bar short-term letting in districts designated long-term residential only. Confirm both the licence and the local zoning status of the specific building before listing.
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Frequently asked questions about Airbnb occupancy in Jeddah
Over the June 2025 to May 2026 period, Jeddah averaged 40% occupancy, equal to about 145 booked nights a year. That matches the national average across Saudi Arabia's tracked markets. The figure is pulled up by a strong July-August pilgrimage peak and held down by quiet February and September periods, so headline occupancy understates how busy the high season actually gets.
July and August are the strongest months, driven by Umrah and Hajj pilgrim flow through Jeddah and the summer Jeddah Season festival, despite temperatures above 40 C. Because Hajj follows the lunar calendar, the exact peak shifts yearly. Event weekends like the Formula 1 Grand Prix and the early-December Red Sea Film Festival add sharp, high-rate spikes worth pricing for.
Yes. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism requires a hospitality licence (around 1,100 SAR annual fee for citizens), and since January 2025 booking platforms must hide unlicensed listings. Crucially, current rules limit short-term rental hosting to Saudi nationals, so expatriates cannot independently operate listings. Always confirm your district is not zoned long-term residential only.
The Corniche and Al Hamra waterfront districts earn the highest rates from event and leisure guests with sea-view apartments. Al-Balad suits heritage and festival stays. Areas near King Abdulaziz International Airport and the Makkah road favour high pilgrim turnover, while northern districts like Al Shati and Ar Rawdah offer modern units for longer corporate and family bookings.