Is it profitable to do Airbnb in Zanzibar, Tanzania?

What is the occupancy rate of Airbnb in Zanzibar, Tanzania?

What is the average daily rate of Airbnb in Zanzibar, Tanzania?

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Zanzibar, Airbnb Market Statistics & Data, Tanzania

A typical short-term rental listing in Zanzibar is booked for 150 nights a year, with a median occupancy rate of 41% and an average daily rate of $50. In 2023, a typical host income (annual revenue) was $7K. As of 12th September, 2024, there are 317 active Airbnb listings.

Average Revenue: $7K/yr
Occupancy Rate
41%
Avg Daily Rate
$50
Budget
No. of Listings
694
Small
YoY Revenue Change
-10.49%
Best Month
July
Regulation
Lenient
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** Period: 2023 Aug - 2024 July | Last Updated on: 12th September, 2024
Revenue By Month
2023-08 - 2024-07
Low
$549
Average
$705
High
$840



Is Airbnb Profitable in Zanzibar?

No, there is good short-term rental demand. A 41% median occupancy rate is considered a good market for Airbnb. The graph below shows the average monthly host income by month.
Tip! investing in a short-term rental can be highly stable and profitable. It’s stable because housing has been one of the most stable asset classes. Also, when you can’t do an Airbnb anymore, you can still rent it out to a long-term tenant with a lower yield. It is highly profitable because the monthly cash flow from short-term rental investment typically is double the amount of traditional rentals.

Starting an Airbnb in Zanzibar

Short-term rental regulation is lenient in Zanzibar. Very few Airbnb listing currently have put their license number on their Airbnb listing. This likely means the local government is not strictly enforcing the short-term rental-related regulations.
Average Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Zanzibar
A typical listing recorded a 41% average occupancy rate between 2023-08 - 2024-07. In this graph, you can see the occupancy rate distribution. About 95.51% of the guests are international guests, and visitors from United states is the largest group. Learn more about guest origin!.

You can find the distribution graph of daily rate and revenue in our market dashboard.
Occupancy Rate: 41%
317 Active Listings
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Explore Zanzibar's Airbnb Data
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Best Areas in Zanzibar for Airbnb
Are you wondering where to invest in Zanzibar? Look no further!
  1. Stone Town
  2. Nungwi Beach
  3. Kendwa Beach
  4. Jambiani Beach
  5. Paje Beach
  6. Mnemba Island
  7. Prison Island
  8. Changuu Island
  9. Mangapwani Beach
  10. Mtoni Palace Ruins
Top demand Airbnb in Zanzibar
Airbtics has been tracking all Airbnb listings since 2019. This allows us to understand interesting metrics, like which properties earn the most in the market. Here are our top picks. Go to the app to find detailed information about 317 listings.
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (2)
Cosy and amazing 2 bedroom apartment with free high speed WiFi, Parking available on premises. Safe
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
$44
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (1)
Nice apartment in Kilimani - Stone Town - Zanzibar
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
$39
Daily Rate
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Private room & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (1)
Freddie Mercury Apartments
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
$273
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (1)
Cozy second comfortable home
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
$60
Daily Rate
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Private room & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (2)
Home away from home.
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
$41
Daily Rate
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Private room & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (29)
Tabasamu Room + WIFI + Central Stone Town
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
$25
Daily Rate
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Professional Short-term rental property managers in Zanzibar
We've compiled a list of host profiles that manage the most Airbnb properties in Zanzibar. The dashboard shows their average occupancy rate, revenue, and year-over-year changes.
NameListingsRatingRevenue
Hamadi64.2$1,23,234
Stawi84.6$1,23,234
BalconyHouse114.5$1,23,234
Petra124.8$1,23,234
Oliver64.7$1,23,234
Other short-term rental market data in Zanzibar
Here is a breakdown of short-let properties in Zanzibar. You might wonder about more specific data before buying an Airbnb property. For example, how much can an average listing with 4 bedrooms and a pool make? Or, what is the seasonality in booking? When is the peak month? Click the below button and check out more in-depth vacation rental data for free.
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