Accra
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Annual revenue (actual)
GH₵142k
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
34%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
GH₵1,109
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
17 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
GH₵298
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Accra 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +GH₵82,324 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +GH₵7•••• (+••%) | 🔒 GH₵2••••• | 🔒 GH₵1••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +GH₵7•••• (+••%) | 🔒 GH₵2••••• | 🔒 GH₵1••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +GH₵4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 GH₵2••••• | 🔒 GH₵1••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +GH₵3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 GH₵2••••• | 🔒 GH₵1••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +GH₵3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 GH₵2••••• | 🔒 GH₵1••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +GH₵2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 GH₵2••••• | 🔒 GH₵1••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +GH₵2••• (+•%) | 🔒 GH₵2••••• | 🔒 GH₵1••••• |
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 (9.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (8.1 nights)
1 bedroom (7.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.9 nights)
Studio (3.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (GHS 40)
4+ bedrooms (GHS 35)
2 bedrooms (GHS 34)
1 bedroom (GHS 25)
Studio (GHS 25)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (65%)
Independent hosts (35%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Accra market averaged 4,277 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 16% from a year earlier and up 95% over two years.
An average Accra listing earns GHS74K/year. High-performing listings earn GHS284K, while low-performing listings earn GHS24K.
Average occupancy in Accra is 20%, producing RevPAR of GHS168 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Accra, at GHS97K.
Rules vary across Accra. Accra: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or licensing requirements. Tourism Authority oversees hotels but enforcement on residential STRs is minimal. Most hosts operate without permits or restrictions. Tema: Lenient. No dedicated STR framework or registration system. Limited oversight from municipal authorities. Hosts typically operate informally without licenses. Enforcement virtually nonexistent for residential properties. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Accra Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 16% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 13%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and January; it is lowest in February and October.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Internet (99%), TV (99%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+47%), Washing Machine (+32%), Gym (+28%).
Average daily rate in Accra is GHS1K, up 16% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in October.
Guests in Accra book an average of 17 days in advance, down 19% from last year. Booking windows range from 16 days for 1-bedroom listings to 26 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 13% higher than weekday occupancy.
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