Jinja, UG
Part of the Kampala market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
USh11.6m
12 mo avg
↓24%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
21%
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
USh184,422
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
14 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
USh24,494
12 mo avg
↓42%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kampala 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +UGX 37,420,792 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +UGX 1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 UGX 5••••••• | 🔒 UGX 3••••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +UGX 1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 UGX 4••••••• | 🔒 UGX 3••••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +UGX 4•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 UGX 4••••••• | 🔒 UGX 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
4+ bedrooms (24.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (11.2 nights)
1 bedroom (9.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (8.1 nights)
Studio (6.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (UGX 29)
4+ bedrooms (UGX 19)
2 bedrooms (UGX 15)
1 bedroom (UGX 14)
Studio (UGX 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (61%)
Independent hosts (39%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Kampala market averaged 2,215 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 7% from a year earlier and up 47% over two years.
An average Kampala listing earns USh7M/year. High-performing listings earn USh33M, while low-performing listings earn USh2M.
Average occupancy in Kampala is 12%, producing RevPAR of USh17K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Kampala, at USh11M.
Rules vary across Kampala. Kampala: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations. General business licensing may apply but rarely enforced. Hosts operate freely with minimal oversight. Entebbe: Lenient. No dedicated STR framework. Tourism accommodation requires Uganda Tourism Board registration for commercial operations, but enforcement is weak. Most hosts operate informally without consequences. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kampala Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 26%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and May; it is lowest in February and March.
The most common amenities are Parking (91%), Kitchen (91%), TV (89%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Air Conditioning (+60%), Bbq (+49%), Pool (+38%).
Average daily rate in Kampala is USh215K, up 17% year-over-year. Rates peak in May and are lowest in September.
Guests in Kampala book an average of 14 days in advance, down 25% from last year. Booking windows range from 12 days for 1-bedroom listings to 19 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. Weekend occupancy is 6% higher than weekday occupancy.