Middle East & Africa Short Term Vacation Rental Market Size & Outlook
Middle East Africa Short Term Vacation Rental Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
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MEA short term vacation rental market highlights
- The MEA short term vacation rental market generated a revenue of USD 5,419.2 million in 2025.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.2% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, home was the largest revenue generating accommodation type in 2025.
- 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 2026 to 2033.
MEA data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 5,419.2 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 11,758.8 million |
| Growth rate | 10.2% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Home |
| Fastest growing segment | Apartments |
| Historical data covered | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year for estimation | 2025 |
| Forecast period covered | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Home, Apartments, Resort/Condominium |
| Key market players worldwide | Airbnb 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 3.6% of the global short term vacation rental market in 2025.
- Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 107,401.1 million by 2033.
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.
Key Regions:U.S., UK, Japan, Brazil, South Africa
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Publish Date: Mar 12, 2026
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Short Term Vacation Rental Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbnb Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A | View profile | 6,907 | 888 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94103 | www.airbnb.com |
| Booking Holdings Inc | View profile | 23,600 | 800 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States, 06854 | www.bookingholdings.com |
| Expedia Group Inc | View profile | 17,100 | 1111 Expedia Group Way W, Seattle, WA, United States, 98119 | www.expediagroup.com |
| MakeMyTrip Ltd | View profile | 4,090 | DLF Cyber City, DLF Phase 2, 19th Floor, Building No. 5, Tower B, Sector 25, Gurugram, HR, India, 122002 | www.makemytrip.com |
| Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc Ordinary Shares | View profile | 2,300 | 22 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ, United States, 07054 | www.wyndhamhotels.com |
| Tripadvisor Inc | View profile | 2,829 | 400 1st Avenue, Needham, MA, United States, 02494 | www.tripadvisor.com |
| 9flats | View profile | 51-100 | Singapore, Central Region, Singapore, Asia | www.9flats.com |
| Hotelplan Group | View profile | 101-250 | Glattbrugg, Zurich, Switzerland, Europe | www.hotelplan.com/ |
| Novasol | View profile | 501-1000 | Virum, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Europe | www.novasol.com/ |
Middle East & Africa Short Term Vacation Rental Market Outlook
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Home was the largest segment with a revenue share of 45.22% in 2025.
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 2021 to 2033.
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.
- Middle East & Africa Short Term Vacation Rental Market Accommodation Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Home
- Apartments
- Resort/Condominium
- Others
- Middle East & Africa Short Term Vacation Rental Market Booking Mode Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Online
- Offline
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Middle East Africa Short Term Vacation Rental Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
MEA short term vacation rental market statistics, by accommodation type, 2021-2033 (US$M)
