Best Places in Kenya to Invest in Airbnbs, Short-Term Rentals in 2025

Last updated: January 31, 2025

Discover the most lucrative short-term rental markets in Kenya with AirROI's comprehensive investment guide. Whether you’re an experienced property investor or just starting your Airbnb journey, through detailed analysis of key metrics across premier global, our data-driven insights reveal where smart money is flowing in the short-term rental space. Using advanced market analytics and real performance data, we’ve identified investment hotspots that combine strong rental demand, favorable regulations, and optimal revenue potential.

Read on to explore the top-performing short-term rental markets that should be on every investor’s radar in 2024.

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Top Short-Term Rental Cities in Kenya

Rank:#1Market:NairobiCountry:KenyaProperties:3,771Monthly Revenue:$429.12Daily Rate:$53.08Occupancy:35.89%Regulation:Low
Rank:#2Market:ziwa La Ng'ombe wardCountry:KenyaProperties:332Monthly Revenue:$484.35Daily Rate:$80.11Occupancy:29.46%Regulation:Low
Rank:#3Market:Shanzu wardCountry:KenyaProperties:288Monthly Revenue:$343.33Daily Rate:$56.41Occupancy:29.58%Regulation:Low
Rank:#4Market:Ukunda wardCountry:KenyaProperties:280Monthly Revenue:$1184.95Daily Rate:$125.91Occupancy:35.51%Regulation:Low
Rank:#5Market:Watamu wardCountry:KenyaProperties:243Monthly Revenue:$862.74Daily Rate:$143.61Occupancy:30.20%Regulation:Low
Rank:#6Market:Gombato Bongwe wardCountry:KenyaProperties:235Monthly Revenue:$820.05Daily Rate:$96.19Occupancy:32.05%Regulation:Low
Rank:#7Market:NanyukiCountry:KenyaProperties:185Monthly Revenue:$470.94Daily Rate:$123.78Occupancy:21.46%Regulation:Low
Rank:#8Market:MombasaCountry:KenyaProperties:177Monthly Revenue:$376.99Daily Rate:$61.89Occupancy:32.03%Regulation:Low
Rank:#9Market:KisumuCountry:KenyaProperties:171Monthly Revenue:$243.76Daily Rate:$45.42Occupancy:26.00%Regulation:Low
Rank:#10Market:Kinondo wardCountry:KenyaProperties:170Monthly Revenue:$1272.96Daily Rate:$176.23Occupancy:33.86%Regulation:Low
Rank:#11Market:NakuruCountry:KenyaProperties:137Monthly Revenue:$210.79Daily Rate:$45.98Occupancy:24.37%Regulation:Low
Rank:#12Market:MalindiCountry:KenyaProperties:106Monthly Revenue:$600.13Daily Rate:$149.08Occupancy:28.37%Regulation:Low
Rank:#13Market:Dabaso wardCountry:KenyaProperties:101Monthly Revenue:$2103.44Daily Rate:$166.89Occupancy:43.90%Regulation:Low
Rank:#14Market:Shella wardCountry:KenyaProperties:101Monthly Revenue:$1509.51Daily Rate:$212.07Occupancy:30.90%Regulation:Low

Our Methodology

At AirROI, we leverage advanced technology to process and analyze the world’s most comprehensive short-term rental dataset, helping investors make data-driven decisions.

Data Collection

  • Real-time data aggregation from tens of millions of listings globally
  • Comprehensive tracking of market-specific performance metrics
  • Local regulatory tracking

Data Processing

  • AI-powered analysis of booking patterns
  • Advanced machine learning for trend identification
  • Forward-looking market forecasting
  • Cross-market performance benchmarking

Key Metrics We Track

  • Occupancy rates and seasonal patterns
  • Revenue performance (ADR, RevPAR)
  • Market demand indicators
  • Investment metrics (ROI, operating costs)
  • Regulatory compliance requirements

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