Islamabad
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Annual revenue (actual)
₨944.7k
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
17%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₨15,541
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
10 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₨2,078
12 mo avg
↓14%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Islamabad 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +Rs 2,472,437 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +Rs 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 4•••••• | 🔒 Rs 2•••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +Rs 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 4•••••• | 🔒 Rs 2•••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 9 (•%) | 🔒 +Rs 8••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 3•••••• | 🔒 Rs 2•••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 5••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 3•••••• | 🔒 Rs 2•••••• |
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
2 bedrooms (19.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (13.6 nights)
Studio (11.2 nights)
1 bedroom (10.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (7.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (PKR 22)
1 bedroom (PKR 5)
Studio (PKR 0)
2 bedrooms (PKR 0)
4+ bedrooms (PKR 0)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (55%)
Professionally managed (45%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Islamabad market averaged 2,074 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 25% from a year earlier and up 125% over two years.
An average Islamabad listing earns PKR472K/year. High-performing listings earn PKR2.6M, while low-performing listings earn PKR125K.
Average occupancy in Islamabad is 8%, producing RevPAR of PKR1K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Islamabad, at PKR1.1M.
Rules vary across Islamabad. Islamabad: Lenient. No formal STR regulations or licensing system. Operates in regulatory grey area. Minimal enforcement; hosts list properties freely on platforms without permits. Rawalpindi: Lenient. No specific STR framework or registration requirements. Guest houses require trade licenses but enforcement for residential STRs is minimal. Hosts operate informally without oversight. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Islamabad Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 25% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 2%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in February and March.
The most common amenities are Internet (100%), TV (99%), Kitchen (99%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+91%), Hot Tub (+70%), Pool (+58%).
Average daily rate in Islamabad is PKR17K, up 11% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in November.
Guests in Islamabad book an average of 10 days in advance, down 17% from last year. Booking windows range from 8 days for 1-bedroom listings to 16 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekend occupancy is 13% higher than weekday occupancy.
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