Kigali
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Annual revenue (actual)
RF9.6m
12 mo avg
↓0%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
29%
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
RF88,690
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
14 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
RF19,469
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kigali 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating | — | +RF 10,243,146 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +RF 1••••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 RF 2••••••• | 🔒 RF 1••••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +RF 9•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 RF 2••••••• | 🔒 RF 1••••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +RF 7•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 RF 2••••••• | 🔒 RF 1••••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +RF 4•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 RF 1••••••• | 🔒 RF 1••••••• |
| TV | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +RF 3•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 RF 1••••••• | 🔒 RF 1••••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +RF 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 RF 1••••••• | 🔒 RF 1••••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +RF 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 RF 1••••••• | 🔒 RF 1••••••• |
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 (14.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (14.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (11.0 nights)
1 bedroom (9.4 nights)
Studio (6.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (RWF 36)
Studio (RWF 18)
2 bedrooms (RWF 18)
1 bedroom (RWF 16)
4+ bedrooms (RWF 16)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (60%)
Independent hosts (40%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Kigali market averaged 1,081 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 54% over two years.
An average Kigali listing earns RWF5.4M/year. High-performing listings earn RWF23.2M, while low-performing listings earn RWF1.6M.
Average occupancy in Kigali is 16%, producing RevPAR of RWF12K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Kigali, at RWF6.8M.
Rules vary across Kigali. Kigali: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or licensing requirements currently in place. Tourism sector is growing and short-term rentals operate freely through platforms like Airbnb without formal restrictions. No owner-occupancy rules, rental caps, or density limits. Minimal government oversight or enforcement of STRs as authorities focus on promoting tourism growth. Hosts operate openly without regulatory barriers. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kigali Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 1%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in April and March.
The most common amenities are Internet (99%), Parking (97%), Kitchen (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Air Conditioning (+107%), Washing Machine (+69%), Pool (+60%).
Average daily rate in Kigali is RWF104K, up 8% year-over-year. Rates peak in September and are lowest in January.
Guests in Kigali book an average of 15 days in advance, down 17% from last year. Booking windows range from 14 days for 1-bedroom listings to 20 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 6% higher than weekday occupancy.
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