Moshi, TZ
Part of the Arusha market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
TZSh13.8m
12 mo avg
↓25%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
TZSh178,338
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
19 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
TZSh30,782
12 mo avg
↓27%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Arusha 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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4+
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +TZS 26,813,266 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 TZS 4••••••• | 🔒 TZS 2••••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 TZS 4••••••• | 🔒 TZS 2••••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 8 (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 7•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 TZS 3••••••• | 🔒 TZS 3••••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 7 (••%) | 🔒 +TZS 4•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 TZS 3••••••• | 🔒 TZS 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
1 bedroom (12.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (8.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (7.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.8 nights)
Studio (2.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (TZS 15)
2 bedrooms (TZS 13)
1 bedroom (TZS 10)
Studio (TZS 8)
4+ bedrooms (TZS 0)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (66%)
Professionally managed (34%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Arusha market averaged 852 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 53% over two years.
An average Arusha listing earns TZS6.8M/year. High-performing listings earn TZS42.6M, while low-performing listings earn TZS1.9M.
Average occupancy in Arusha is 10%, producing RevPAR of TZS16K per available night.
3-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Arusha, at TZS8.3M.
Rules vary across Arusha. I don't have reliable data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement realities for Arusha, Moshi, or Karatu in Tanzania. These smaller Tanzanian cities lack well-documented STR frameworks, and information about permits, licensing requirements, or actual enforcement practices isn't readily available through standard sources. Local tourism boards or municipal offices would need to be contacted directly for accurate current requirements and enforcement levels in these specific locations. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Arusha Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 18%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in December and July; it is lowest in September and November.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), Internet (97%), Parking (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+97%), Air Conditioning (+64%), Washing Machine (+61%).
Average daily rate in Arusha is TZS232K, up 11% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in February.
Guests in Arusha book an average of 19 days in advance, down 14% from last year. Booking windows range from 19 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 Saturday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekend occupancy is 15% higher than weekday occupancy.