Harare
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Annual revenue (actual)
$8.7k
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
31%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$80
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
16 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$17
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Harare 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +$5,018 | — | — |
| TV | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••• | 🔒 $1•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••• | 🔒 $1•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••• | 🔒 $1•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••• | 🔒 $1•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••• | 🔒 $1•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••• | 🔒 $1•••• |
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
2 bedrooms (10.2 nights)
Studio (8.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (8.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (7.9 nights)
1 bedroom (7.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($29)
2 bedrooms ($21)
3 bedrooms ($19)
1 bedroom ($13)
Studio ($12)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (56%)
Professionally managed (44%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Harare market averaged 1,172 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 10% from a year earlier and up 65% over two years.
An average Harare listing earns $7K/year. High-performing listings earn $20K, while low-performing listings earn $2K.
Average occupancy in Harare is 22%, producing RevPAR of $14 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Harare, at $10K.
Rules vary across Harare. I don't have reliable current information about short-term rental regulations and enforcement reality in Harare, Zimbabwe. The regulatory framework for short-term rentals in Harare is not well-documented in available sources, and I cannot verify actual enforcement practices on the ground. I recommend contacting the City of Harare municipal offices or local property management professionals for accurate, up-to-date information about permits, licensing requirements, and how regulations are enforced in practice. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Harare Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 2%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and December; it is lowest in February and March.
The most common amenities are Internet (99%), TV (98%), Kitchen (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+38%), Pool (+35%), TV (+30%).
Average daily rate in Harare is $91, up 16% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in February.
Guests in Harare book an average of 16 days in advance, down 13% from last year. Booking windows range from 13 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 Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 17% higher than weekday occupancy.
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