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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Weligama, Sri Lanka Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
349
Avg. booking lead time
29 days
Listings showing a permit
0%
Peak revenue month
July
Lowest revenue month
June

The short answer

Weligama Airbnb Market at a Glance

Weligama is priced below the Southern Province average. Listings averaged Rs 28,902 a night, about 21% less than that average of Rs 36,500, and were booked on 36% of available nights, close to its 34% occupancy.

Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in June, usually the slowest.

With 349 active listings, Weligama is the third-largest of 46 Southern Province markets AirROI tracks.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Weligama?

Gross bookings per Weligama listing averaged Rs 2,076,623 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Southern Province average: Rs 3,114,723), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Weligama listing brings in Rs 517,000 in July, its best month, and Rs 266,000 in June, its slowest. February runs within 5% of July, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 29% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.

In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 5.3 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn Rs 754,000+ a month, about 6.1 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn Rs 275,000 or more, roughly Rs 150,000 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about Rs 123,000 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn Rs 51,600 or less, about 42% of the median.

These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.

July earns about twice what June does

Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, Rs 422,000. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.

Weligama Airbnb Data by Month

Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.

February 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in December 2025 and bookings in January 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest. Across the past two years, July is usually the strongest month.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Weligama, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025Rs 354,85729.2%Rs 26,698Rs 11,82926 days5.9 nights
Oct 2025Rs 410,06331.3%Rs 26,770Rs 13,22836 days6.5 nights
Nov 2025Rs 339,44943.0%Rs 27,216Rs 11,31547 days8.5 nights
Dec 2025Rs 432,83445.1%Rs 29,648Rs 13,96235 days8.4 nights
Jan 2026Rs 425,62152.6%Rs 29,529Rs 13,73038 days9.3 nights
Feb 2026Rs 442,69950.4%Rs 28,790Rs 15,81141 days7.3 nights
Mar 2026Rs 373,00344.2%Rs 28,479Rs 12,03228 days6.1 nights
Apr 2026Rs 435,46929.3%Rs 28,206Rs 14,51624 days4.8 nights
May 2026Rs 382,13728.6%Rs 25,503Rs 12,32740 days5.1 nights
Jun 2026Rs 288,14127.0%Rs 25,418Rs 9,60524 days5.6 nights
Jul 2026Rs 425,65828.7%Rs 26,391Rs 13,73131 days6.2 nights
Aug 2026Rs 318,97525.3%Rs 26,719Rs 10,29030 days4.4 nights

Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.

Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Weligama address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Weligama Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Weligama Airbnb took in Rs 2,076,623 in the 12 months to September 2026, an average that counts every active listing, including those open only part of the year. A listing in the top quarter took in about Rs 4,666,000, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about Rs 297,000 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money.

These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.

Weligama Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Weligama Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookingsRs 2,046,623Rs 4,598,000
Cleaning fees guests pay1% of Weligama bookingsRs 30,000Rs 68,000
Gross bookingsRs 2,076,623Rs 4,666,000
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 11%: 15.5% for the 68% of Weligama listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−Rs 239,000−Rs 536,000
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; Rs 0 if you clean yourself−Rs 30,000−Rs 68,000
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−Rs 104,000−Rs 233,000
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−Rs 42,000−Rs 93,000
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−Rs 62,000−Rs 140,000
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−Rs 21,000−Rs 21,000
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−Rs 10,000−Rs 10,000
ManagementRs 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookingsRs 0Rs 0
Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are freeRs 0Rs 0
Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed onRs 0Rs 0
Total running costsAbout 23% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−Rs 508,000−Rs 1,101,000
Left for housing costs, then profitRs 1,568,623about Rs 131,000 a monthRs 3,565,000about Rs 297,000 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own Weligama Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Weligama's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.

To work out the profit on one Weligama home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.

How Weligama's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Weligama listings are booked on 52% or more of their nights, against 31% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of Rs 9,840 adds about Rs 98,400 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge Rs 18,400 a night or more, against a median of Rs 9,840. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about Rs 205,000 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about Rs 517,000, against Rs 266,000 in June, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Weligama listings average 4.81 stars, and 30% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.

What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about Rs 389,000 a month, against Rs 173,000 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Weligama?

Weligama listings were booked on 36% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points above the Southern Province average (34%) and 3 points above the Sri Lanka average (33%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 24% in June to 51% in February.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 5.5 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 76%+ of open nights, 45 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 52% or more, roughly four nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 31% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 14% or less, less than one night a week.

February is usually the busiest month in Weligama, June the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

Nightly rates

How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Weligama?

The average nightly rate in Weligama, known as ADR (average daily rate), was Rs 28,902 over the past year, about 21% below the Southern Province average of Rs 36,500 and about the same as the Sri Lanka average (Rs 29,800). In a typical year, rates peak in December at about Rs 31,100 and bottom out in May and June at about Rs 26,200.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 7 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge Rs 44,200+ a night, about 4.5 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge Rs 18,400 or more, about Rs 8,600 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about Rs 9,840 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge Rs 6,290 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

December rates run 19% above June's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, Rs 27,800.

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Weligama?

RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Weligama it averaged Rs 10,200 over the past year, from about Rs 8,850 in a typical June to about Rs 17,600 in a typical February.

A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn Rs 17,000+ per open night, about 4.2 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn Rs 7,090 or more, about Rs 3,000 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about Rs 4,050 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn Rs 1,940 or less, about half of the median.

February RevPAR is about twice June's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, Rs 13,900. The 12-month RevPAR of Rs 10,200 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Weligama

Weligama has two high seasons, January–February and July, which makes it a moderately seasonal market.

Average revenue by month in Weligama

Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years

The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, Rs 422,000.

Revenue by month in Weligama in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Weligama, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryHigh seasonRs 477,000
FebruaryHigh seasonRs 493,000
MarchLow seasonRs 387,000
AprilShoulder seasonRs 441,000
MayShoulder seasonRs 403,000
JuneLow seasonRs 266,000
JulyHigh seasonRs 517,000
AugustShoulder seasonRs 430,000
SeptemberShoulder seasonRs 455,000
OctoberShoulder seasonRs 452,000
NovemberLow seasonRs 323,000
DecemberShoulder seasonRs 422,000
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Weligama by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonJanuary–February, JulyRs 496,00044%Rs 28,168
Shoulder seasonApril–May, August–October, DecemberRs 434,00032%Rs 27,884
Low seasonMarch, June, NovemberRs 325,00036%Rs 27,442

Seasons are grouped by revenue per listing, so a better-paying season can fill fewer nights when higher rates carry it.

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Weligama?

Guests book Weligama stays 29 days ahead on average (about four weeks). November stays are booked furthest out, about 43 days ahead, and September stays closest to arrival, about 25 days. A typical November booking is made in early October.

November stays are booked furthest ahead

Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month figure of 29 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.

Permits

Airbnb Permits and Registration in Weligama

None of the 349 active listings in Weligama display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.

Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Weligama.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Weligama

AirROI's area guide picks five Weligama neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Mirissa Beach, Weligama Bay and Koggala. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Weligama
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
Mirissa Beach Renowned for its beautiful coastline and whale watching opportunities, Mirissa Beach attracts nature lovers and beach-goers looking for a tranquil getaway.Mirissa Beach, Whale watching tours, Coconut Tree Hill, Parrot Rock, Mirissa Fisheries Harbor
Weligama Bay Popular for surfing and vibrant local culture, Weligama Bay draws surfers, families, and travelers seeking an active vacation with a friendly atmosphere.Weligama Beach, Surf schools, Weligama Bay, Kushtarajagala Statue, Fish market
Koggala Home to beautiful lagoons and historical sites, Koggala offers a serene environment with rich cultural experiences, making it attractive for family vacations.Koggala Lake, Koggala Beach, Martin Wickramasinghe Museum, Koggala Air Force Base, Galle Fort
Galle Fort A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Galle Fort offers rich history and colonial charm, making it a superb destination for cultural tourists and history enthusiasts.Galle Fort, Fortress walls, Dutch Reformed Church, National Maritime Museum, Galle Lighthouse
Kottawa A lesser-known gem, Kottawa offers serene beaches and local culture, catering to travelers wanting an authentic Sri Lankan experience away from the crowds.Kottawa Beach, Local markets, Traditional fishing villages, Coconut plantations, Scenic picnic spots

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Weligama Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Weligama is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 40% of listings, against 60% for entire homes. Houses are the most common property type at 52%, about 1.9 times the share of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (27%).

Private rooms are a large share of supply

Weligama Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 60%
  • Private room 40%
  • Shared room <1%
  • Hotel room <1%
Room types in numbers
Weligama Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home59.6%208
Private room39.8%139
Shared room0.3%1
Hotel room0.3%1

Listings by property type

Weligama Airbnb listings by property type

  • House 52%
  • Hotel/Boutique 27%
  • Apartment/Condo 18%
  • Cabin/Outdoor 1%
  • Others 1%
  • Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
Weligama Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
House51.6%180
Hotel/Boutique27.2%95
Apartment/Condo18.3%64
Cabin/Outdoor1.4%5
Others1.1%4
Unique stay0.3%1

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Weligama Have?

One- and two-bedroom homes are equally common in Weligama (33% of entire homes each), and 33% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 208 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Weligama entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

Bedroom counts in numbers
Weligama entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes with a bedroom count Entire homes
Studio1.4%3
1 bedroom32.7%68
2 bedrooms32.7%68
3 bedrooms17.3%36
4 bedrooms5.8%12
5+ bedrooms10.1%21

What Each Home Size Earns in Weligama

A typical one-bedroom home in Weligama earned Rs 392,000 over the past year, against Rs 8,510,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.

What each home size earns in Weligama
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
1 bedroom68Rs 392,000Rs 754,000Rs 9,19140%
2 bedrooms68Rs 647,000Rs 1,230,000Rs 15,05842%
3 bedrooms36Rs 815,000Rs 2,450,000Rs 22,91139%
4 bedrooms12Rs 1,120,000Rs 8,410,000Rs 67,04032%
5+ bedrooms21Rs 8,510,000Rs 13,400,000Rs 225,60931%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Weligama Sleep?

Most Weligama listings are sized for couples and small families: 73% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 13% take eight or more. Shares are of the 277 listings with a guest capacity on file (79% of the market).

Weligama listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file

Guest capacity in numbers
Weligama listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings with a capacity on file Listings
1 guest1.4%4
2 guests38.6%107
3 guests8.3%23
4 guests24.2%67
5 guests1.8%5
6 guests11.9%33
7 guests1.1%3
8+ guests12.6%35

How Weligama Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Weligama hosts set up an average of 2.2 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. 54% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
16
Beds per listing
2.2
Show exact location
54%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Weligama Offer?

Free on-site parking is close to standard in Weligama: 93% of listings offer it, and 76% have a dedicated workspace.

Share of Weligama listings with each common amenity

  • Wifi 99%
  • Free parking on premises 93%
  • Air conditioning 87%
  • Kitchen 79%
  • Dedicated workspace 76%
  • Hot water 72%
  • Bed linens 68%
  • Refrigerator 66%
  • Dishes and silverware 63%
  • Long term stays allowed 60%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Weligama

Listings in Weligama with a pool earned about 10.2 times as much a year, on average, as those without: Rs 8,120,000 against Rs 796,000. The gap is smaller for a sound system (about 9.9 times as much) and a pool view (about 6.3 times as much). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.

Revenue gap for Weligama listings with each amenity

How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it

  • Pool +920% on 17% of listings
  • Sound system +890% on 3% of listings
  • Pool view +529% on 3% of listings
  • Waterfront +447% on 9% of listings
  • Exercise equipment +392% on 4% of listings
  • Sun loungers +356% on 10% of listings
  • Gym +228% on 7% of listings
  • Backyard +190% on 38% of listings
  • Outdoor furniture +185% on 42% of listings
  • BBQ grill +178% on 27% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Weligama listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
Pool17%Rs 8,120,000Rs 796,000+920%
Sound system3%Rs 15,700,000Rs 1,590,000+890%
Pool view3%Rs 11,200,000Rs 1,780,000+529%
Waterfront9%Rs 8,060,000Rs 1,470,000+447%
Exercise equipment4%Rs 8,740,000Rs 1,780,000+392%
Sun loungers10%Rs 6,930,000Rs 1,520,000+356%
Gym7%Rs 5,860,000Rs 1,780,000+228%
Backyard38%Rs 3,510,000Rs 1,210,000+190%
Outdoor furniture42%Rs 3,350,000Rs 1,170,000+185%
BBQ grill27%Rs 3,920,000Rs 1,410,000+178%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Weligama?

Weligama runs on foreign visitors: 99% of guests who left reviews live outside Sri Lanka. Germany leads with 18% of reviewers, ahead of the United Kingdom at 15%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 44%, followed by German and Spanish.

99% of Weligama guests come from abroad

Where guests who left reviews live

  • International 99%
  • Domestic <1%

Where Weligama guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • London 5%
  • Berlin 3%
  • Amsterdam 2%
  • Hamburg 2%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Weligama guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
London4.9%
Berlin3.1%
Amsterdam1.6%
Hamburg1.5%

Where Weligama guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Germany 18%
  • United Kingdom 15%
  • India 10%
  • United States 6%
  • Australia 5%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Weligama guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
Germany17.6%
United Kingdom14.5%
India9.6%
United States5.8%
Australia5.4%

Languages spoken by Weligama guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 44%
  • German 13%
  • Spanish 7%
  • French 7%
  • Russian 4%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Weligama guests
Language Share of guests
English43.9%
German12.5%
Spanish7.4%
French6.9%
Russian4.3%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Weligama?

Weligama Airbnbs average 4.81 stars, and 30% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and location is the lowest, at 4.74.

Communication scores highest in Weligama; location is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.79
  • Cleanliness 4.76
  • Communication 4.88
  • Location 4.74
  • Check-in 4.86
  • Value 4.80
Category scores in numbers
Weligama guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.79
Cleanliness4.76
Communication4.88
Location4.74
Check-in4.86
Value4.80

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Weligama: Stays, Rules and Fees

Nearly all Weligama listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 5% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 38% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Weligama listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 75%
  • 181-270 days 20%
  • 91-180 days 4%
  • 31-90 days <1%
  • 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Weligama listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days75.1%262
181-270 days20.1%70
91-180 days3.7%13
31-90 days0.9%3
1-30 days0.3%1

Days a year Weligama listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 1%
  • 181-270 days 4%
  • 91-180 days 21%
  • 31-90 days 38%
  • 1-30 days 36%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Weligama listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days1.1%4
181-270 days4.0%14
91-180 days21.2%74
31-90 days38.1%133
1-30 days35.5%124

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Weligama?

The average Weligama booking lasts 7.3 nights, longest in January and shortest in April. Listings took about 10 bookings each over the year, some 3,370 in all. 56% of listings that give a check-in time set it at 2 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.

Average length of stay by month in Weligama

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Weligama Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

About nine in ten listings in Weligama accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Weligama listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 64% 224 listings
  • 2 Nights 25% 87 listings
  • 3 Nights 6% 21 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 4% 13 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 1% 4 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Weligama?

Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Weligama, used by 64% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: nearly eight in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 18% on Firm or stricter ones.

Cancellation policies of Weligama listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 64% 223 listings
  • Moderate 14% 50 listings
  • Limited 4% 14 listings
  • Firm 17% 58 listings
  • Strict 1% 4 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Weligama?

About a quarter of Weligama listings charge a cleaning fee. Fees here tend to be small: for listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up only about 1% of gross revenue.

Listings charging a fee
24.1%
Share of gross revenue
1.5%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Weligama

The top-grossing Airbnb in Weligama, a 15-bedroom home, took in Rs 56,400,000 over the past year, about 27 times the city's average of Rs 2,080,000. Three of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other three have three and four bedrooms.

Entire Estate: Saffron, Celadon, and Ceylon villas Entire Estate: Saffron, Celadon, and Ceylon villas Entire home · 15 bedrooms
Revenue
Rs 56.4M
Occupancy
32.8%
Daily rate
Rs 841,151
Terrene Villa: your playful oasis by the beach Terrene Villa: your playful oasis by the beach Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Revenue
Rs 48.3M
Occupancy
79.8%
Daily rate
Rs 155,801
5BR Oceanview Villa, Weligama Bay & Surfing Spots 5BR Oceanview Villa, Weligama Bay & Surfing Spots Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.65
Revenue
Rs 41.8M
Occupancy
38.3%
Daily rate
Rs 308,568
The Papaya Pad - Villa The Papaya Pad - Villa Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Revenue
Rs 34.4M
Occupancy
80.0%
Daily rate
Rs 110,678
5 bedrm beach front villa, surf, pool, chef 5 bedrm beach front villa, surf, pool, chef Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
Rs 30.7M
Occupancy
33.1%
Daily rate
Rs 414,014
VILLA WELIGAMA  Stunning beachfront holiday villa VILLA WELIGAMA Stunning beachfront holiday villa Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.77
Revenue
Rs 30.3M
Occupancy
63.7%
Daily rate
Rs 133,278

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Weligama?

Adam & Karyn is the top-grossing host in Weligama, with Rs 103.4 million in bookings across 3 listings over the past year. Hosting here is fragmented: the ten top-grossing hosts run just 6% of the market's 349 listings.

Top Airbnb hosts in Weligama by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
Adam & Karyn 3Rs 103,423,091Rs 34,474,3644.75/5
Jack 4Rs 55,733,071Rs 13,933,2685.00/5
Malki 2Rs 52,105,549Rs 26,052,7744.65/5
4 Jalal 1Rs 48,252,031Rs 48,252,0314.97/5
5 Molly 1Rs 34,381,688Rs 34,381,6884.97/5
6 Villa Weligama 1Rs 30,339,789Rs 30,339,7894.77/5
7 Michelle 1Rs 22,580,095Rs 22,580,0954.96/5
8 Boutique 1Rs 22,266,021Rs 22,266,0215.00/5
9 Praveen 5Rs 19,175,120Rs 3,835,0244.25/5
10 Rusiru 1Rs 15,111,280Rs 15,111,2804.85/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Weligama?

Only 2% of Weligama listings are classed as professionally managed, though 34% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run four in ten listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 68% of listings.

Superhosts
39.3%
Professional management
2.3%
Cohosted listings
33.8%
Instant Book enabled
56.2%
Simplified Pricing
67.9%

Nearby markets

Weligama vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 8 km, Goviyapana (5 km away, 41 listings) earned the most per listing, about 4.7 times as much as Weligama.

Airbnb markets near Weligama: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market Listings Avg. annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Peleana 2 km 46Rs 4,569,744Rs 58,68028%
Midigama 3 km 72Rs 1,730,541Rs 22,12930%
Mirissa 4 km 256Rs 2,578,415Rs 29,39832%
Goviyapana 5 km 41Rs 9,793,965Rs 70,93943%
Thalaramba 6 km 98Rs 3,098,424Rs 40,30032%
Ahangama West 7 km 320Rs 2,205,413Rs 31,60539%
Ahangama 7 km 204Rs 4,701,392Rs 43,97338%
Kamburugamuwa 8 km 51Rs 4,465,053Rs 48,36233%

Other Airbnb Markets in Southern Province

See all 46 Southern Province Airbnb markets

FAQ

Weligama Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Weligama?

An active Weligama Airbnb grossed Rs 2,076,623 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 349 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in Rs 275,000 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Weligama?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Weligama listings earn between Rs 51,600 and Rs 275,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth Rs 754,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Weligama?

Listings in Weligama were booked on 36% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 34% for the Southern Province average. February is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Weligama?

The average booked night in Weligama cost Rs 28,902 before fees. Half of listings charge between Rs 6,290 and Rs 18,400; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Weligama?

None of the active Weligama listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.

Is Airbnb profitable in Weligama?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Weligama Airbnb grossed Rs 2,076,623 in the 12 months to September 2026, 33% below the Southern Province average of Rs 3,114,723, counting listings open only part of the year. A listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, has about Rs 297,000 a month left before the mortgage or rent, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Weligama?

July usually pays best, averaging Rs 517,000 per active listing over the past two years, and June usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Weligama?

Each night a Weligama listing was open to book earned Rs 10,200 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made Rs 17,000 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Weligama?

Weligama stays were booked 29 days (about four weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.

How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Weligama?

The average Weligama Airbnb stay lasted 7.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 10 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Weligama rated?

Guests rate Weligama Airbnbs 4.81 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and location lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Weligama?

Mirissa Beach, Weligama Bay and Koggala draw the most short-term rental interest in Weligama. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Weligama?

AirROI counted 349 active Airbnb listings in Weligama as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Peleana, 2 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Weligama?

In Weligama, about a quarter of listings add a cleaning fee, and the fees tend to be small: for listings that charge one, they make up only about 1% of gross revenue.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 349 active Airbnb listings in Weligama from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Sri Lankan rupees at Rs 313 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.

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