Abuja
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Overview
Annual Rev
₦5.4m
12 mo avg
↓26%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
10%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₦77,288
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
12 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₦12,057
12 mo avg
↓31%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Abuja 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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2
3
4+
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym | — | +₦7,807,525 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +₦3•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₦1••••••• | 🔒 ₦1••••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +₦2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₦1••••••• | 🔒 ₦1••••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +₦1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₦1••••••• | 🔒 ₦1••••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +₦9••••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₦1••••••• | 🔒 ₦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
3 bedrooms (17.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (15.6 nights)
1 bedroom (11.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (9.7 nights)
Studio (6.0 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 (65%)
Independent hosts (35%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Abuja market averaged 1,057 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 19% from a year earlier and up 78% over two years.
An average Abuja listing earns NGN3.1M/year. High-performing listings earn NGN17.7M, while low-performing listings earn NGN835K.
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. I don't have reliable, current data on Abuja's short-term rental regulations and enforcement practices. Nigeria's regulatory framework for STRs is still developing, and enforcement information for Abuja specifically is not well-documented in available sources. 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 7%, 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%), Parking (99%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Gym (+59%), Washing Machine (+39%), Bbq (+27%).
Average daily rate in Abuja is NGN93K, up 26% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in September.
Guests in Abuja book an average of 13 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 11 days for 1-bedroom listings to 21 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.