Colombo
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Overview
Annual Rev
₨3.9m
12 mo avg
↑22%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↑0%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₨23,768
12 mo avg
↑20%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
22 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₨6,752
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Colombo 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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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 | — | +Rs 2,146,654 | — | — |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 8 (•%) | 🔒 +Rs 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 7•••••• | 🔒 Rs 6•••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +Rs 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 7•••••• | 🔒 Rs 5•••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +Rs 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 7•••••• | 🔒 Rs 5•••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +Rs 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 7•••••• | 🔒 Rs 5•••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 6•••••• | 🔒 Rs 5•••••• |
| TV | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 6•••••• | 🔒 Rs 5•••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 6••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 6•••••• | 🔒 Rs 5•••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 5••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 6•••••• | 🔒 Rs 5•••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 4••••• (+•%) | 🔒 Rs 6•••••• | 🔒 Rs 6•••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 4••••• (+•%) | 🔒 Rs 6•••••• | 🔒 Rs 6•••••• |
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
1 bedroom (11.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (7.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (7.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (LKR 31)
2 bedrooms (LKR 21)
1 bedroom (LKR 11)
4+ bedrooms (LKR 0)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (51%)
Professionally managed (49%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Colombo market averaged 479 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 34% over two years.
An average Colombo listing earns Rs3M/year. High-performing listings earn Rs8M, while low-performing listings earn Rs681K.
Average occupancy in Colombo is 33%, producing RevPAR of Rs5,244 per available night.
2-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Colombo, at Rs3M.
Rules vary across Colombo. Colombo: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or licensing requirements. Tourism board registration encouraged but not enforced. Minimal oversight. Mount Lavinia: Lenient. Falls under Colombo jurisdiction. No dedicated STR rules or permits required. Hosts operate freely with minimal government intervention. Dehiwala: Lenient. No formal STR licensing system. Tourist board registration optional. Enforcement virtually non-existent, widespread informal operations. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Colombo Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 26%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and January; it is lowest in September and October.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (97%), Internet (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+43%), Washing Machine (+39%), Hot Tub (+31%).
Average daily rate in Colombo is Rs28K, up 22% year-over-year. Rates peak in May and are lowest in October.
Guests in Colombo book an average of 22 days in advance, down 14% from last year. Booking windows range from 21 days for 1-bedroom listings to 25 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday.