Middle East & Africa Short Term Vacation Rental Market Size & Outlook

The short term vacation rental market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 8,688.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 9.9% is expected of Middle East & Africa short term vacation rental market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$4,950.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$8,688.8
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
9.9%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa

MEA short term vacation rental market highlights

  • The MEA short term vacation rental market generated a revenue of USD 4,146.5 million in 2022.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.7% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, home was the largest revenue generating accommodation type in 2022.
  • Apartments is the most lucrative accommodation type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 4,146.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 8,688.8 million
Growth rate9.7% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentHome
Fastest growing segmentApartments
Historical data covered2017 - 2021
Base year for estimation2022
Forecast period covered2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationHome, Apartments, Resort/Condominium
Key market players worldwideAirbnb Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A, Booking Holdings Inc, Expedia Group Inc, MakeMyTrip Ltd, Tripadvisor Inc, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc Ordinary Shares


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 3.8% of the global short term vacation rental market in 2022.
  • Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 73,944.4 million by 2030.

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Middle East & Africa short term vacation rental market outlook

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Home was the largest segment with a revenue share of 41.1% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa short term vacation rental market based on home, apartments, resort/condominium covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.


The concept of vacation rentals is gaining popularity across the region, with a significant number of travelers opting for alternatives to traditional hotels as trust in vacation rental services grows. Airbnb and HomeAway (Vrbo) are among the leading companies in this regional market, with Dubai, Cairo, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Seychelles, and Mauritania among the key destinations.

Africa has many popular tourist locations rich in culture, ethnicity, and natural beauty. This makes it a lucrative destination for short-term vacation rentals. According to data by Airbtics, a short-term rental analytics company, the city with the highest occupancy rate in Africa in 2022 was Seychelles at 50%, with the average daily rate pegged at USD 219.

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