Kampala
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Overview
Annual Rev
USh15.3m
12 mo avg
↓21%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 2•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 USh1•••••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
14 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
USh25,882
12 mo avg
↓46%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kampala market data as of May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning | 169 (40%) | +UGX 20,236,700 (+62%) | UGX 52,793,578 | UGX 32,556,878 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 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
4+ bedrooms (21.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (13.8 nights)
1 bedroom (9.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (8.9 nights)
Studio (5.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (UGX 39)
3 bedrooms (UGX 18)
2 bedrooms (UGX 14)
1 bedroom (UGX 13)
Studio (UGX 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (59%)
Independent hosts (41%)
As of May 2026, Kampala, Entebbe have 2,102 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 0% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Kampala generates USh7M per year. High-performing properties earn USh34M/year, while low-performing properties earn USh2M/year. This wide revenue variance suggests that market success is heavily dependent on specific property positioning rather than general market saturation, as total supply remains stagnant.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Kampala. Average annual revenue is USh7M with 13% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to USh34M/year. The stark disparity between average and high-end earners indicates that revenue concentration is driven by a limited subset of listings effectively capturing the market's constrained demand.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Kampala is 13%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of USh207K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of USh17K per day.
3-bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Kampala, with annual revenue of USh11M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Kampala market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Kampala area. 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 guidelines exist but enforcement is minimal. Properties operate without significant regulatory barriers or active monitoring. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Kampala Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 36%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The decline in RevPAR alongside stable supply suggests that while the market is not over-saturated, the underlying demand pool is currently contracting.
Launch around September, 2-3 months before peak winter season (December peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -53% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (January-February) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Kampala listings include: Kitchen (90%), Tv (84%), Washing Machine (74%), Balcony (66%), Air Conditioning (41%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Air Conditioning, Pool, Pets Allowed, with Air Conditioning properties earning approximately 53% more (USh52M/year vs USh34M/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Kampala over the last 12 months: May: USh455K, June: USh432K, July: USh576K, August: USh666K, September: USh505K, October: USh459K, November: USh537K, December: USh765K, January: USh445K, February: USh318K, March: USh396K, April: USh512K. 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 Kampala is USh207K, up 19% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average USh155K/night, 2-bedroom properties average USh209K/night, 3-bedroom properties average USh311K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average USh463K/night. Rates peak in April and are lowest in June.
Guests in Kampala book an average of 14 days in advance, down 36% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 12 days, 2-bedroom: 15 days, 3-bedroom: 16 days, 4+ bedroom: 20 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Kampala Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 0%, revenue per listing decreased 36%, occupancy fell 23%, average nightly rates increased 19%, and lead time decreased 36%. These shifts reflect a pricing environment where hosts are attempting to compensate for lower occupancy through higher rates, despite shrinking demand lead times.
In Kampala, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday.