Mombasa
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Annual revenue (actual)
KSh922.9k
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
28%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
KSh7,806
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
12 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
KSh1,990
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Mombasa 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.
Bedroom count:
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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 945,366 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +KES 9••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 2•••••• | 🔒 KES 1•••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +KES 8••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 2•••••• | 🔒 KES 1•••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +KES 7••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 2•••••• | 🔒 KES 1•••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +KES 6••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 1•••••• | 🔒 KES 9••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +KES 5••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 1•••••• | 🔒 KES 1•••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +KES 3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 1•••••• | 🔒 KES 1•••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +KES 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 KES 1•••••• | 🔒 KES 1•••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +KES 3•••• (+•%) | 🔒 KES 1•••••• | 🔒 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
Studio (7.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.6 nights)
1 bedroom (5.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
2 bedrooms (KES 14)
3 bedrooms (KES 14)
1 bedroom (KES 8)
Studio (KES 6)
4+ bedrooms (KES 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (61%)
Independent hosts (39%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Mombasa market averaged 1,890 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 14% from a year earlier and up 46% over two years.
An average Mombasa listing earns KES546K/year. High-performing listings earn KES2.6M, while low-performing listings earn KES144K.
Average occupancy in Mombasa is 14%, producing RevPAR of KES1K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Mombasa, at KES1.0M.
Rules vary across Mombasa. Mombasa: Lenient. Tourism business license required from county government, but enforcement is minimal. Many hosts operate informally without proper registration. Limited oversight of short-term rentals. Diani Beach: Lenient. Technically requires tourism licensing and county permits, but enforcement is very light. Most properties operate with basic business permits or informally. Tourism-friendly area with little regulatory oversight of vacation rentals. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Mombasa Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 14% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 12%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and August; it is lowest in March and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), TV (98%), Internet (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+99%), Internet (+70%), Bbq (+62%).
Average daily rate in Mombasa is KES9K, up 12% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in November.
Guests in Mombasa book an average of 13 days in advance, down 13% from last year. Booking windows range from 11 days for 1-bedroom listings to 24 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 10% higher than weekday occupancy.
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