Galle, LK
Part of the Galle market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
₨6.4m
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
32%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₨52,955
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
28 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₨13,972
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Galle 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 13,088,490 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +Rs 8•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 2••••••• | 🔒 Rs 1••••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 6•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 1••••••• | 🔒 Rs 1••••••• |
| TV | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 5•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 1••••••• | 🔒 Rs 9•••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 1••••••• | 🔒 Rs 1••••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +Rs 7••••• (+•%) | 🔒 Rs 1••••••• | 🔒 Rs 1••••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +Rs 7••••• (+•%) | 🔒 Rs 1••••••• | 🔒 Rs 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
2 bedrooms (10.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (7.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.6 nights)
Studio (6.4 nights)
1 bedroom (6.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (LKR 50)
3 bedrooms (LKR 41)
2 bedrooms (LKR 26)
1 bedroom (LKR 14)
Studio (LKR 0)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (56%)
Professionally managed (44%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Galle market averaged 3,329 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 14% from a year earlier and up 54% over two years.
An average Galle listing earns Rs3M/year. High-performing listings earn Rs19M, while low-performing listings earn Rs666K.
Average occupancy in Galle is 16%, producing RevPAR of Rs6,708 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Galle, at Rs8M.
Rules vary across Galle. Galle: Lenient. No formal STR regulations or registration system. Tourism authority encourages guest house registration but not enforced. Most hosts operate without permits. Minimal oversight. Unawatuna: Lenient. Falls under Galle district rules. No specific STR licensing. Guest houses supposed to register with tourism board but many don't. Enforcement virtually non-existent. Hikkaduwa: Lenient. No STR-specific regulations. Optional tourism registration rarely enforced. Hosts operate freely without permits or restrictions. Minimal government oversight. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Galle Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 14% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 0%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in January and February; it is lowest in June and September.
The most common amenities are Internet (97%), Parking (94%), Air Conditioning (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+290%), Air Conditioning (+224%), Gym (+77%).
Average daily rate in Galle is Rs59K, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in November.
Guests in Galle book an average of 25 days in advance, down 12% from last year. Booking windows range from 23 days for 1-bedroom listings to 33 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 8% higher than weekday occupancy.