Kinshasa, CD
Part of the Kinshasa market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
Fc38.1m
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
42%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
Fc253,434
12 mo avg
↑16%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
16 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
Fc71,559
12 mo avg
↓19%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kinshasa 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:
0
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2
3
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 | — | +CDF 71,989,917 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +CDF 6••••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 CDF 1•••••••• | 🔒 CDF 4••••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +CDF 4••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 CDF 9••••••• | 🔒 CDF 5••••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +CDF 2••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 CDF 6••••••• | 🔒 CDF 3••••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +CDF 2••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 CDF 6••••••• | 🔒 CDF 4••••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +CDF 1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 CDF 7••••••• | 🔒 CDF 5••••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 9 (•%) | 🔒 +CDF 8•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 CDF 6••••••• | 🔒 CDF 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
2 bedrooms (9.3 nights)
1 bedroom (8.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.8 nights)
Studio (5.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
2 bedrooms (CDF 79)
1 bedroom (CDF 25)
3 bedrooms (CDF 20)
4+ bedrooms (CDF 20)
Studio (CDF 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (71%)
Independent hosts (29%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Kinshasa market averaged 396 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 0% from a year earlier and up 121% over two years.
An average Kinshasa listing earns CDF20.5M/year. High-performing listings earn CDF104.4M, while low-performing listings earn CDF5.8M.
Average occupancy in Kinshasa is 21%, producing RevPAR of CDF44K per available night.
3-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Kinshasa, at CDF28.9M.
Rules vary across Kinshasa. I don't have reliable current data on Kinshasa's short-term rental regulations or enforcement practices. The Democratic Republic of Congo's regulatory framework for platforms like Airbnb is not well-documented in available sources. Without verified information about permits, licensing requirements, or actual enforcement levels in Kinshasa, Local inquiry with municipal authorities or property management professionals would be needed. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kinshasa Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 8%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and November.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), TV (99%), Kitchen (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+159%), Gym (+138%), Washing Machine (+98%).
Average daily rate in Kinshasa is CDF302K, up 24% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in September.
Guests in Kinshasa book an average of 14 days in advance, down 27% from last year. Booking windows range from 12 days for 3-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 Thursday.