Kitale, KE
Part of the Eldoret market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
KSh215.9k
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
13%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
KSh4,725
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
10 days
12 mo avg
↑0 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
KSh495
12 mo avg
↓19%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Eldoret 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:
0
1
2
3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +KES 1,702,655 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 6 (••%) | 🔒 +KES 7••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 1•••••• | 🔒 KES 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
3 bedrooms (6.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.5 nights)
1 bedroom (4.2 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 (68%)
Independent hosts (32%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Eldoret market averaged 315 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 12% from a year earlier and up 39% over two years.
An average Eldoret listing earns KES157K/year. High-performing listings earn KES724K, while low-performing listings earn KES39K.
Average occupancy in Eldoret is 7%, producing RevPAR of KES392 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Eldoret, at KES436K.
Rules vary across Eldoret. I don't have reliable information about short-term rental regulations specifically for Eldoret, Kenya. Short-term rental regulations in Kenya are still developing, and enforcement varies significantly by municipality. I recommend contacting Eldoret municipal authorities or the Uasin Gishu County government directly for current regulations. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Eldoret Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 12% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 1%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in December and August; it is lowest in February and September.
The most common amenities are Internet (96%), TV (91%), Kitchen (91%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+225%), Gym (+64%), Washing Machine (+4%).
Average daily rate in Eldoret is KES6K, up 25% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in September.
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 15 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 24% higher than weekday occupancy.