Abuja
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Annual revenue (actual)
₦5.6m
12 mo avg
↓21%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
19%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₦79,525
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
12 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₦12,554
12 mo avg
↓25%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Abuja 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +₦8,102,017 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +₦6•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₦1••••••• | 🔒 ₦1••••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +₦1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₦1••••••• | 🔒 ₦1••••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +₦1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₦1••••••• | 🔒 ₦1••••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +₦8••••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₦1••••••• | 🔒 ₦1••••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +₦1••••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₦1••••••• | 🔒 ₦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
4+ bedrooms (35.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (20.4 nights)
2 bedrooms (20.1 nights)
1 bedroom (10.5 nights)
Studio (10.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (NGN 50)
4+ bedrooms (NGN 33)
2 bedrooms (NGN 17)
1 bedroom (NGN 10)
Studio (NGN 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (63%)
Independent hosts (37%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Abuja market averaged 1,076 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 19% from a year earlier and up 82% over two years.
An average Abuja listing earns NGN3.2M/year. High-performing listings earn NGN17.4M, while low-performing listings earn NGN863K.
Average occupancy in Abuja is 10%, producing RevPAR of NGN8K per available night.
3-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Abuja, at NGN5.2M.
Rules vary across Abuja. Abuja: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or licensing requirements currently enforced. The FCT Administration has proposed registration frameworks but implementation remains minimal. Most hosts operate through platforms like Airbnb without formal permits. Zoning laws exist but enforcement is weak. The market operates largely informally with little government oversight or penalty risk for hosts. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Abuja Airbnb and VRBO market shows signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 19% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 5%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in August and December; it is lowest in February and March.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), TV (99%), Internet (99%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Gym (+43%), Washing Machine (+24%), Bbq (+11%).
Average daily rate in Abuja is NGN94K, up 26% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in May.
Guests in Abuja book an average of 13 days in advance. Booking windows range from 11 days for 1-bedroom listings to 22 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 9% higher than weekday occupancy.
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