Colombo
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Annual revenue (actual)
₨4.1m
12 mo avg
↑29%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
51%
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₨24,113
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
23 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₨6,984
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Colombo 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 | — | +Rs 2,282,489 | — | — |
| Lake Access | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +Rs 2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 8•••••• | 🔒 Rs 6•••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +Rs 2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 8•••••• | 🔒 Rs 6•••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 8 (•%) | 🔒 +Rs 2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 8•••••• | 🔒 Rs 6•••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +Rs 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 7•••••• | 🔒 Rs 6•••••• |
| TV | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 6•••••• | 🔒 Rs 4•••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 6•••••• | 🔒 Rs 5•••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 9••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 6•••••• | 🔒 Rs 5•••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 8••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 6•••••• | 🔒 Rs 6•••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 7••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 6•••••• | 🔒 Rs 6•••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 5••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 6•••••• | 🔒 Rs 5•••••• |
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 (9.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (8.2 nights)
1 bedroom (7.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (LKR 32)
2 bedrooms (LKR 22)
1 bedroom (LKR 11)
4+ bedrooms (LKR 0)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (57%)
Professionally managed (43%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Colombo market averaged 484 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 6% from a year earlier and up 35% over two years.
An average Colombo listing earns Rs3M/year. High-performing listings earn Rs8M, while low-performing listings earn Rs717K.
Average occupancy in Colombo is 34%, producing RevPAR of Rs5,450 per available night.
2-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Colombo, at Rs4M.
Rules vary across Colombo. I don't have reliable current information about short-term rental regulations and enforcement reality for Colombo, Mount Lavinia, and Dehiwala in Sri Lanka. These cities' STR frameworks and actual enforcement practices aren't well-documented in available sources. I recommend contacting the Sri Lankan Tourism Development Authority, local municipal councils (Colombo Municipal Council, Mount Lavinia Urban Council, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Council), or local property management companies for accurate, up-to-date information on permits, restrictions, and real-world enforcement levels. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Colombo Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 34%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and January; it is lowest in October and November.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Internet (97%), Kitchen (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+48%), Washing Machine (+35%), Lake Access (+35%).
Average daily rate in Colombo is Rs28K, up 21% year-over-year. Rates peak in May and are lowest in October.
Guests in Colombo book an average of 22 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 21 days for 2-bedroom listings to 25 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday.
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