Kampala
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Annual revenue (actual)
USh11.6m
12 mo avg
↓21%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
21%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
USh185,054
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
14 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
USh24,453
12 mo avg
↓39%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kampala 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.
Bedroom count:
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +UGX 36,554,058 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +UGX 2••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 UGX 5••••••• | 🔒 UGX 3••••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +UGX 1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 UGX 4••••••• | 🔒 UGX 2••••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +UGX 1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 UGX 4••••••• | 🔒 UGX 3••••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +UGX 7•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 UGX 4••••••• | 🔒 UGX 4••••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +UGX 4•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 UGX 4••••••• | 🔒 UGX 3••••••• |
| TV | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +UGX 4•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 UGX 4••••••• | 🔒 UGX 3••••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +UGX 3•••••• (+•%) | 🔒 UGX 4••••••• | 🔒 UGX 4••••••• |
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
4+ bedrooms (25.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (11.6 nights)
1 bedroom (9.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (8.4 nights)
Studio (7.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (UGX 25)
4+ bedrooms (UGX 19)
2 bedrooms (UGX 16)
1 bedroom (UGX 14)
Studio (UGX 0)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (54%)
Professionally managed (46%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Kampala market averaged 2,238 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 8% from a year earlier and up 49% 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 or licensing requirements. Operating largely unregulated through platforms like Airbnb. Minimal enforcement of existing hospitality laws for small operators. Entebbe: Lenient. No dedicated STR framework. Some properties register as guesthouses with Uganda Tourism Board but enforcement is minimal. Most hosts operate informally without permits or oversight. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kampala Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 22%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in December and May; it is lowest in February and March.
The most common amenities are Internet (97%), Parking (96%), TV (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+104%), Parking (+81%), Pool (+57%).
Average daily rate in Kampala is USh215K, up 16% year-over-year. Rates peak in May and are lowest in January.
Guests in Kampala book an average of 14 days in advance, down 22% 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 Saturday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekend occupancy is 7% higher than weekday occupancy.
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