Addis Ababa, ET
Part of the Addis Ababa market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
Br878.3k
12 mo avg
↑24%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
29%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
Br9,284
12 mo avg
↑42%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
13 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
Br1,740
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Addis Ababa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking | — | +ETB 932,295 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 9 (•%) | 🔒 +ETB 4••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ETB 2•••••• | 🔒 ETB 1•••••• |
| TV | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +ETB 3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ETB 1•••••• | 🔒 ETB 1•••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +ETB 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ETB 1•••••• | 🔒 ETB 1•••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +ETB 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ETB 1•••••• | 🔒 ETB 1•••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +ETB 2•••• (+•%) | 🔒 ETB 1•••••• | 🔒 ETB 1•••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +ETB 1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 ETB 1•••••• | 🔒 ETB 1•••••• |
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
4+ bedrooms (13.2 nights)
1 bedroom (12.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (12.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (11.8 nights)
Studio (6.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (ETB 42)
1 bedroom (ETB 28)
2 bedrooms (ETB 25)
3 bedrooms (ETB 25)
Studio (ETB 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (64%)
Independent hosts (36%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Addis Ababa market averaged 433 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 12% from a year earlier and up 78% over two years.
An average Addis Ababa listing earns ETB538K/year. High-performing listings earn ETB2.1M, while low-performing listings earn ETB174K.
Average occupancy in Addis Ababa is 18%, producing RevPAR of ETB1K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Addis Ababa, at ETB1.1M.
Rules vary across Addis Ababa. I don't have reliable, current information about short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The regulatory framework for STRs in Ethiopian cities is not well-documented in available sources, and I cannot verify whether formal licensing systems, occupancy rules, or enforcement mechanisms exist or how they operate in practice. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Addis Ababa Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 12% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 4%, 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 Internet (98%), Kitchen (96%), TV (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Parking (+123%), Washing Machine (+82%), TV (+27%).
Average daily rate in Addis Ababa is ETB10K, up 12% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in February.
Guests in Addis Ababa book an average of 14 days in advance, down 16% from last year. Booking windows range from 12 days for 1-bedroom listings to 15 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday.