Port Harcourt
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Overview
Annual Rev
₦4.3m
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 1•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 ₦7••••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
10 days
12 mo avg
↓0 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₦7,297
12 mo avg
↓31%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Port Harcourt market data as of June 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating | 5 (36%) | +₦1,218,998 (+10%) | ₦13,977,591 | ₦12,758,593 |
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 (26.8 nights)
1 bedroom (15.0 nights)
Studio (3.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (1.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NGN 30)
1 bedroom (NGN 10)
Studio (NGN 0)
2 bedrooms (NGN 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (64%)
Independent hosts (36%)
As of June 2026, Port Harcourt, Owerri, Uyo, Calabar have 187 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 7% increase from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Port Harcourt generates NGN1.2M per year. High-performing properties earn NGN9.1M/year, while low-performing properties earn NGN399K/year. This massive revenue variance suggests a market bifurcated between professionalized operations capturing premium demand and a vast majority of listings struggling to achieve basic utilization.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Port Harcourt. Average annual revenue is NGN1.2M with 6% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to NGN9.1M/year. The extreme delta between top-tier earnings and market averages highlights that profitability is concentrated in a small segment capable of securing consistent bookings amidst low overall occupancy.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Port Harcourt is 6%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of NGN82K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of NGN3K per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Port Harcourt, with annual revenue of NGN1.5M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Port Harcourt market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Port Harcourt area. Port Harcourt: Lenient. No formal STR regulations or licensing system. Operates in regulatory grey area. Minimal enforcement. Owerri: Lenient. No specific STR framework. General business registration optional. Virtually no enforcement. Uyo: Lenient. No dedicated STR permits required. Informal market dominates. Little to no enforcement activity. Calabar: Lenient. No STR-specific regulations. Tourism-friendly but unregulated sector. Minimal government oversight. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Port Harcourt Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has grown 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 37%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The sharp decline in revenue per available room despite moderate supply growth points to a shrinking pool of active demand that is failing to keep pace with new inventory.
Launch around September, 2-3 months before peak winter season (December peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 16% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (March-May) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Port Harcourt listings include: Air Conditioning (100%), Tv (100%), Kitchen (100%), Washing Machine (83%), Balcony (28%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Heating, with Heating properties earning approximately 9% more (NGN13.4M/year vs NGN12.3M/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Port Harcourt over the last 12 months: May: NGN30K, June: NGN56K, July: NGN81K, August: NGN106K, September: NGN97K, October: NGN83K, November: NGN78K, December: NGN165K, January: NGN125K, February: NGN72K, March: NGN76K, April: NGN110K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in Port Harcourt is NGN82K, down 2% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average NGN62K/night, 2-bedroom properties average NGN62K/night, 3-bedroom properties average NGN62K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average NGN92K/night. Rates peak in April and are lowest in November.
Guests in Port Harcourt book an average of 17 days in advance, down 21% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 12 days, 2-bedroom: 16 days, 3-bedroom: 11 days, 4+ bedroom: 15 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Port Harcourt Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 7%, revenue per listing decreased 37%, occupancy fell 24%, average nightly rates decreased 2%, and lead time decreased 21%. These metrics reflect a market experiencing significant downward pressure, where hosts are increasingly competing for a diminished volume of short-notice bookings.
In Port Harcourt, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekends show 11% higher occupancy than weekdays.