Dakar
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Overview
Annual Rev
XOF4.1m
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
XOF39,312
12 mo avg
↑21%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
17 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
XOF8,175
12 mo avg
↓29%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Dakar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +F CFA 10,038,766 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +F CFA 5•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 F CFA 1••••••• | 🔒 F CFA 7•••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +F CFA 3•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 F CFA 1••••••• | 🔒 F CFA 7•••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +F CFA 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 F CFA 9•••••• | 🔒 F CFA 7•••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +F CFA 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 F CFA 8•••••• | 🔒 F CFA 6•••••• |
| TV | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +F CFA 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 F CFA 8•••••• | 🔒 F CFA 6•••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +F CFA 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 F CFA 9•••••• | 🔒 F CFA 8•••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +F CFA 4••••• (+•%) | 🔒 F CFA 8•••••• | 🔒 F CFA 7•••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +F CFA 1••••• (+•%) | 🔒 F CFA 8•••••• | 🔒 F CFA 8•••••• |
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 (10.6 nights)
1 bedroom (9.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (8.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (F CFA 41)
1 bedroom (F CFA 37)
2 bedrooms (F CFA 21)
4+ bedrooms (F CFA 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (62%)
Independent hosts (38%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Dakar market averaged 2,273 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 63% over two years.
An average Dakar listing earns XOF2.6M/year. High-performing listings earn XOF11.1M, while low-performing listings earn XOF782K.
Average occupancy in Dakar is 18%, producing RevPAR of XOF6K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Dakar, at XOF4.3M.
Rules vary across Dakar. Dakar: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or registration requirements. Tourism ministry encourages rentals but lacks formal licensing system. Minimal government oversight or enforcement. Hosts operate freely on platforms like Airbnb without permits. Some basic business registration may apply for commercial operators, but rarely enforced for individual hosts. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Dakar Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 1%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in March and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), TV (98%), Air Conditioning (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Air Conditioning (+115%), Pool (+77%), Washing Machine (+76%).
Average daily rate in Dakar is XOF47K, up 27% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in September.
Guests in Dakar book an average of 17 days in advance, down 18% from last year. Booking windows range from 16 days for 1-bedroom listings to 21 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.