Kumasi
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Overview
Annual Rev
GH₵74.3k
12 mo avg
↓24%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
GH₵720
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
18 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
GH₵154
12 mo avg
↓31%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kumasi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +GH₵110,696 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 9 (••%) | 🔒 +GH₵5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 GH₵1••••• | 🔒 GH₵1••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +GH₵5••• (+•%) | 🔒 GH₵1••••• | 🔒 GH₵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 (10.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.9 nights)
1 bedroom (5.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (GHS 38)
4+ bedrooms (GHS 35)
2 bedrooms (GHS 24)
1 bedroom (GHS 16)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (53%)
Independent hosts (47%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Kumasi market averaged 351 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 25% from a year earlier and up 107% over two years.
An average Kumasi listing earns GHS38K/year. High-performing listings earn GHS178K, while low-performing listings earn GHS11K.
Average occupancy in Kumasi is 12%, producing RevPAR of GHS90 per available night.
3-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Kumasi, at GHS66K.
Rules vary across Kumasi. I don't have reliable information about short-term rental regulations specific to Kumasi, Ghana. Ghana's regulatory framework for short-term rentals is still developing, and enforcement varies significantly by locality. Without verified data on Kumasi's specific permits, licensing requirements, or actual enforcement practices, I recommend checking with the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly or local tourism authorities for current regulations. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kumasi Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 25% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 7%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in April and July; it is lowest in February and September.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), TV (100%), Kitchen (100%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+75%), Pool (+32%), Heating (+21%).
Average daily rate in Kumasi is GHS874, up 6% year-over-year. Rates peak in May and are lowest in October.
Guests in Kumasi book an average of 16 days in advance, down 25% from last year. Booking windows range from 14 days for 1-bedroom listings to 23 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 29% higher than weekday occupancy.