Eldoret
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Annual revenue (actual)
KSh212.2k
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
13%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
KSh4,651
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
10 days
12 mo avg
↓0 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
KSh490
12 mo avg
↓19%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Eldoret 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +KES 1,983,586 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 6 (••%) | 🔒 +KES 9••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 2•••••• | 🔒 KES 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
3 bedrooms (6.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.6 nights)
1 bedroom (4.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
2 bedrooms (KES 5)
1 bedroom (KES 0)
3 bedrooms (KES 0)
4+ bedrooms (KES 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (60%)
Independent hosts (40%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Eldoret market averaged 320 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 13% from a year earlier and up 41% over two years.
An average Eldoret listing earns KES155K/year. High-performing listings earn KES716K, while low-performing listings earn KES39K.
Average occupancy in Eldoret is 7%, producing RevPAR of KES390 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Eldoret, at KES440K.
Rules vary across Eldoret. I don't have reliable information about short-term rental regulations specific to Eldoret, Kenya. Without verified data on permits, licensing requirements, owner-occupancy rules, or enforcement practices in this jurisdiction, Short-term rental regulations vary significantly by location, and providing unverified information could be misleading for hosts or property managers operating in Eldoret. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Eldoret Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 13% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 0%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in December and August; it is lowest in September and February.
The most common amenities are Internet (96%), TV (92%), Kitchen (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+271%), Gym (+86%), Washing Machine (+6%).
Average daily rate in Eldoret is KES6K, up 27% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in March.
Guests in Eldoret book an average of 10 days in advance, down 18% from last year. Booking windows range from 6 days for 1-bedroom listings to 14 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. Weekend occupancy is 24% higher than weekday occupancy.
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