Karachi
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Overview
Annual Rev
₨1.1m
12 mo avg
↓22%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₨16,384
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
14 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₨2,357
12 mo avg
↓41%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Karachi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +Rs 2,552,684 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 6 (•%) | 🔒 +Rs 2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 5•••••• | 🔒 Rs 3•••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 4•••••• | 🔒 Rs 3•••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 5••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 3•••••• | 🔒 Rs 3•••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 2••••• (+•%) | 🔒 Rs 3•••••• | 🔒 Rs 3•••••• |
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 (11.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (10.6 nights)
1 bedroom (8.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
2 bedrooms (PKR 20)
4+ bedrooms (PKR 20)
1 bedroom (PKR 5)
3 bedrooms (PKR 2)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (50%)
Professionally managed (50%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Karachi market averaged 771 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 21% from a year earlier and up 156% over two years.
An average Karachi listing earns PKR740K/year. High-performing listings earn PKR4.0M, while low-performing listings earn PKR193K.
Average occupancy in Karachi is 11%, producing RevPAR of PKR2K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Karachi, at PKR1.5M.
Rules vary across Karachi. I don't have reliable data on Karachi's short-term rental regulations or enforcement practices. Pakistan's regulatory framework for STRs is underdeveloped at the municipal level, and enforcement information for Karachi specifically is not documented in available sources. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Karachi Airbnb and VRBO market shows signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 21% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 20%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in January and December; it is lowest in March and September.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Kitchen (100%), Internet (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+119%), Gym (+97%), Bbq (+81%).
Average daily rate in Karachi is PKR21K, up 12% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in February.
Guests in Karachi book an average of 14 days in advance, down 14% from last year. Booking windows range from 11 days for 1-bedroom listings to 19 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 9% higher than weekday occupancy.