Cotonou
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Overview
Annual Rev
XOF2.6m
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
XOF30,659
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
16 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
XOF5,245
12 mo avg
↓26%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cotonou market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +F CFA 10,599,845 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 8 (•%) | 🔒 +F CFA 2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 F CFA 8•••••• | 🔒 F CFA 5•••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +F CFA 2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 F CFA 8•••••• | 🔒 F CFA 5•••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +F CFA 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 F CFA 7•••••• | 🔒 F CFA 5•••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (28.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (10.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (9.8 nights)
1 bedroom (9.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (F CFA 34)
3 bedrooms (F CFA 31)
2 bedrooms (F CFA 21)
1 bedroom (F CFA 19)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (55%)
Independent hosts (45%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Cotonou market averaged 784 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 151% over two years.
An average Cotonou listing earns XOF1.7M/year. High-performing listings earn XOF8.1M, while low-performing listings earn XOF495K.
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 XOF3.6M.
Rules vary across Cotonou. I don't have reliable information about short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality in Cotonou, Benin. The regulatory framework for platforms like Airbnb in Cotonou is unclear, and I cannot verify whether permits, licenses, or registration requirements exist, nor assess actual enforcement levels. I recommend contacting local authorities or legal experts familiar with Benin's hospitality regulations for accurate guidance. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cotonou Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 10%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in September and March.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Kitchen (98%), Parking (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+212%), Washing Machine (+83%), Bbq (+32%).
Average daily rate in Cotonou is XOF36K, up 22% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in September.
Guests in Cotonou book an average of 16 days in advance, down 18% from last year. Booking windows range from 16 days for 1-bedroom listings to 20 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 9% higher than weekday occupancy.