Cotonou
Unlock the data for all Markets
Annual revenue (actual)
XOF2.9m
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
29%
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
XOF32,050
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
16 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
XOF5,760
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cotonou market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
Bedroom count:
0
1
2
3
4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +F CFA 10,988,954 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 9 (•%) | 🔒 +F CFA 2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 F CFA 8•••••• | 🔒 F CFA 5•••••• |
| TV | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +F CFA 2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 F CFA 6•••••• | 🔒 F CFA 4•••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 6 (•%) | 🔒 +F CFA 2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 F CFA 8•••••• | 🔒 F CFA 6•••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +F CFA 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 F CFA 6•••••• | 🔒 F CFA 4•••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +F CFA 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 F CFA 7•••••• | 🔒 F CFA 5•••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (20.8 nights)
Studio (18.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (12.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (9.5 nights)
1 bedroom (8.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (F CFA 34)
3 bedrooms (F CFA 26)
Studio (F CFA 22)
1 bedroom (F CFA 18)
2 bedrooms (F CFA 17)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (59%)
Independent hosts (42%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Cotonou market averaged 803 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 12% from a year earlier and up 157% over two years.
An average Cotonou listing earns XOF1.7M/year. High-performing listings earn XOF8.3M, while low-performing listings earn XOF510K.
Average occupancy in Cotonou is 16%, producing RevPAR of XOF4K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Cotonou, at XOF3.8M.
Rules vary across Cotonou. I don't have reliable information about short-term rental regulations or enforcement practices specific to Cotonou, Benin. Without verified data on permits, licensing requirements, owner-occupancy rules, rental caps, or actual enforcement levels in Cotonou, To get current information, I'd recommend contacting local municipal authorities or legal professionals familiar with Cotonou's hospitality regulations. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cotonou Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 12% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 19%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in March and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Internet (98%), Kitchen (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+211%), Washing Machine (+58%), TV (+54%).
Average daily rate in Cotonou is XOF37K, up 25% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in June.
Guests in Cotonou book an average of 17 days in advance, down 12% from last year. Booking windows range from 16 days for 1-bedroom listings to 19 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 10% higher than weekday occupancy.
(0)
Filters (0)