Brikama
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Annual revenue (actual)
D438.5k
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
27%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
D6,105
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
23 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
D890
12 mo avg
↓30%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Brikama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV | — | +GMD 826,262 | — | — |
| Internet | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +GMD 8••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 GMD 1•••••• | 🔒 GMD 3••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +GMD 7••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 GMD 1•••••• | 🔒 GMD 6••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +GMD 7••••• (+••%) | 🔒 GMD 1•••••• | 🔒 GMD 9••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +GMD 4••••• (+••%) | 🔒 GMD 1•••••• | 🔒 GMD 7••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +GMD 3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 GMD 1•••••• | 🔒 GMD 1•••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +GMD 2•••• (+•%) | 🔒 GMD 1•••••• | 🔒 GMD 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 (30.0 nights)
Studio (30.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (15.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (12.0 nights)
1 bedroom (9.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (GMD 22)
Studio (GMD 19)
2 bedrooms (GMD 19)
3 bedrooms (GMD 16)
1 bedroom (GMD 16)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (54%)
Independent hosts (46%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Brikama market averaged 590 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 7% from a year earlier and up 59% over two years.
An average Brikama listing earns D180K/year. High-performing listings earn D1M, while low-performing listings earn D65K.
Average occupancy in Brikama is 14%, producing RevPAR of D408 per available night.
2-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Brikama, at D211K.
Rules vary across Brikama. I don't have reliable information about short-term rental regulations or their enforcement reality for Brikama, Serekunda, and Banjul in The Gambia. These cities lack well-documented STR regulatory frameworks in available sources. The Gambia's tourism sector operates largely through traditional hotels and guesthouses, with informal accommodation arrangements common. Without verified data on permits, licensing requirements, or actual enforcement practices in these specific municipalities, Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Brikama Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 25%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and January; it is lowest in August and July.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), TV (95%), Parking (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are TV (+262%), Internet (+221%), Pool (+118%).
Average daily rate in Brikama is D6K, up 17% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in July.
Guests in Brikama book an average of 21 days in advance, down 17% from last year. Booking windows range from 21 days for 1-bedroom listings to 24 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday.
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