Lahore
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Overview
Annual Rev
₨1.3m
12 mo avg
↓29%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 2•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 ₨1••••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
12 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₨2,897
12 mo avg
↓40%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Lahore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | 24 (18%) | +Rs 1,007,233 (+40%) | Rs 3,539,526 | Rs 2,532,292 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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
1 bedroom (15.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (11.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (9.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (8.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (PKR 13)
1 bedroom (PKR 5)
2 bedrooms (PKR 2)
4+ bedrooms (PKR 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (65%)
Independent hosts (35%)
As of June 2026, Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala have 1,260 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 21% increase from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Lahore generates PKR649K per year. High-performing properties earn PKR3.7M/year, while low-performing properties earn PKR163K/year. The massive earnings gap suggests that a minority of listings successfully capture the limited available demand, while the majority struggle to achieve meaningful utilization.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Lahore. Average annual revenue is PKR649K with 12% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to PKR3.7M/year. The wide variance between average and top-tier performance highlights that profitability is highly uneven, indicating that market success is driven by specific asset positioning rather than broad market trends.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Lahore is 12%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of PKR16K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of PKR2K per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Lahore, with annual revenue of PKR1.5M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Lahore market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Lahore area. Lahore: Lenient. No formal STR regulations or licensing system. Tourism department encourages registration but not mandatory. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Faisalabad: Lenient. No specific STR framework. General business registration optional. Virtually no enforcement of rental activities. Gujranwala: Lenient. No dedicated STR rules or permits required. Informal market dominates. No active enforcement mechanisms exist. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Lahore Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing oversaturated conditions. Supply has grown 21% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 14%. This indicates supply growth outpacing demand, pressuring returns. This imbalance suggests a cooling environment where new entrants face intensified competition for a shrinking pool of per-unit revenue.
Launch around September, 2-3 months before peak winter season (December peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 2% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (June-March) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Lahore listings include: Air Conditioning (100%), Kitchen (100%), Tv (97%), Heating (83%), Washing Machine (68%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Bbq, Washing Machine, Hot Tub, with Bbq properties earning approximately 37% more (PKR3.5M/year vs PKR2.5M/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Lahore over the last 12 months: May: PKR36K, June: PKR35K, July: PKR47K, August: PKR51K, September: PKR41K, October: PKR48K, November: PKR53K, December: PKR73K, January: PKR65K, February: PKR42K, March: PKR30K, April: PKR51K. 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 Lahore is PKR16K, up 15% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average PKR11K/night, 2-bedroom properties average PKR17K/night, 3-bedroom properties average PKR22K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average PKR38K/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in May.
Guests in Lahore book an average of 11 days in advance, down 33% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 11 days, 2-bedroom: 10 days, 3-bedroom: 12 days, 4+ bedroom: 16 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Lahore Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 21%, revenue per listing decreased 14%, occupancy fell 22%, average nightly rates increased 15%, and lead time decreased 33%. These metrics reveal a market shifting toward reactive pricing strategies to combat falling utilization and increased inventory pressure.
In Lahore, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekends show 17% higher occupancy than weekdays.