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- Rs 56.4M
- Occupancy
- 32.8%
- Daily rate
- Rs 841,151
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Weligama brought in Rs 2,076,623 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 33% less than the Southern Province average of Rs 3,114,723.
The short answer
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
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.
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.
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.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Rs 354,857 | 29.2% | Rs 26,698 | Rs 11,829 | 26 days | 5.9 nights |
| Oct 2025 | Rs 410,063 | 31.3% | Rs 26,770 | Rs 13,228 | 36 days | 6.5 nights |
| Nov 2025 | Rs 339,449 | 43.0% | Rs 27,216 | Rs 11,315 | 47 days | 8.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | Rs 432,834 | 45.1% | Rs 29,648 | Rs 13,962 | 35 days | 8.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | Rs 425,621 | 52.6% | Rs 29,529 | Rs 13,730 | 38 days | 9.3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | Rs 442,699 | 50.4% | Rs 28,790 | Rs 15,811 | 41 days | 7.3 nights |
| Mar 2026 | Rs 373,003 | 44.2% | Rs 28,479 | Rs 12,032 | 28 days | 6.1 nights |
| Apr 2026 | Rs 435,469 | 29.3% | Rs 28,206 | Rs 14,516 | 24 days | 4.8 nights |
| May 2026 | Rs 382,137 | 28.6% | Rs 25,503 | Rs 12,327 | 40 days | 5.1 nights |
| Jun 2026 | Rs 288,141 | 27.0% | Rs 25,418 | Rs 9,605 | 24 days | 5.6 nights |
| Jul 2026 | Rs 425,658 | 28.7% | Rs 26,391 | Rs 13,731 | 31 days | 6.2 nights |
| Aug 2026 | Rs 318,975 | 25.3% | Rs 26,719 | Rs 10,290 | 30 days | 4.4 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
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.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | Rs 2,046,623 | Rs 4,598,000 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay1% of Weligama bookings | Rs 30,000 | Rs 68,000 |
| Gross bookings | Rs 2,076,623 | Rs 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 bookings | Rs 0 | Rs 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | Rs 0 | Rs 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | Rs 0 | Rs 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 profit | Rs 1,568,623about Rs 131,000 a month | Rs 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 | |
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | Rs 477,000 |
| February | High season | Rs 493,000 |
| March | Low season | Rs 387,000 |
| April | Shoulder season | Rs 441,000 |
| May | Shoulder season | Rs 403,000 |
| June | Low season | Rs 266,000 |
| July | High season | Rs 517,000 |
| August | Shoulder season | Rs 430,000 |
| September | Shoulder season | Rs 455,000 |
| October | Shoulder season | Rs 452,000 |
| November | Low season | Rs 323,000 |
| December | Shoulder season | Rs 422,000 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJanuary–February, July | Rs 496,000 | 44% | Rs 28,168 |
| Shoulder seasonApril–May, August–October, December | Rs 434,000 | 32% | Rs 27,884 |
| Low seasonMarch, June, November | Rs 325,000 | 36% | Rs 27,442 |
Seasons are grouped by revenue per listing, so a better-paying season can fill fewer nights when higher rates carry it.
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
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
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.
| 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 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
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 59.6% | 208 |
| Private room | 39.8% | 139 |
| Shared room | 0.3% | 1 |
| Hotel room | 0.3% | 1 |
Listings by property type
Weligama Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 51.6% | 180 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 27.2% | 95 |
| Apartment/Condo | 18.3% | 64 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 1.4% | 5 |
| Others | 1.1% | 4 |
| Unique stay | 0.3% | 1 |
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
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1.4% | 3 |
| 1 bedroom | 32.7% | 68 |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.7% | 68 |
| 3 bedrooms | 17.3% | 36 |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.8% | 12 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.1% | 21 |
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.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 68 | Rs 392,000 | Rs 754,000 | Rs 9,191 | 40% |
| 2 bedrooms | 68 | Rs 647,000 | Rs 1,230,000 | Rs 15,058 | 42% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36 | Rs 815,000 | Rs 2,450,000 | Rs 22,911 | 39% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12 | Rs 1,120,000 | Rs 8,410,000 | Rs 67,040 | 32% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 21 | Rs 8,510,000 | Rs 13,400,000 | Rs 225,609 | 31% |
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 | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 1.4% | 4 |
| 2 guests | 38.6% | 107 |
| 3 guests | 8.3% | 23 |
| 4 guests | 24.2% | 67 |
| 5 guests | 1.8% | 5 |
| 6 guests | 11.9% | 33 |
| 7 guests | 1.1% | 3 |
| 8+ guests | 12.6% | 35 |
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.
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
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
| Amenity | Listings with it | Avg. revenue with | Avg. revenue without | Revenue gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | 17% | Rs 8,120,000 | Rs 796,000 | +920% |
| Sound system | 3% | Rs 15,700,000 | Rs 1,590,000 | +890% |
| Pool view | 3% | Rs 11,200,000 | Rs 1,780,000 | +529% |
| Waterfront | 9% | Rs 8,060,000 | Rs 1,470,000 | +447% |
| Exercise equipment | 4% | Rs 8,740,000 | Rs 1,780,000 | +392% |
| Sun loungers | 10% | Rs 6,930,000 | Rs 1,520,000 | +356% |
| Gym | 7% | Rs 5,860,000 | Rs 1,780,000 | +228% |
| Backyard | 38% | Rs 3,510,000 | Rs 1,210,000 | +190% |
| Outdoor furniture | 42% | Rs 3,350,000 | Rs 1,170,000 | +185% |
| BBQ grill | 27% | Rs 3,920,000 | Rs 1,410,000 | +178% |
Guests
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
Where Weligama guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| London | 4.9% |
| Berlin | 3.1% |
| Amsterdam | 1.6% |
| Hamburg | 1.5% |
Where Weligama guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Germany | 17.6% |
| United Kingdom | 14.5% |
| India | 9.6% |
| United States | 5.8% |
| Australia | 5.4% |
Languages spoken by Weligama guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 43.9% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Spanish | 7.4% |
| French | 6.9% |
| Russian | 4.3% |
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
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.79 |
| Cleanliness | 4.76 |
| Communication | 4.88 |
| Location | 4.74 |
| Check-in | 4.86 |
| Value | 4.80 |
Booking patterns
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
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 75.1% | 262 |
| 181-270 days | 20.1% | 70 |
| 91-180 days | 3.7% | 13 |
| 31-90 days | 0.9% | 3 |
| 1-30 days | 0.3% | 1 |
Days a year Weligama listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 1.1% | 4 |
| 181-270 days | 4.0% | 14 |
| 91-180 days | 21.2% | 74 |
| 31-90 days | 38.1% | 133 |
| 1-30 days | 35.5% | 124 |
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.
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
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
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.
Top earners
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 home · 15 bedrooms
Terrene Villa: your playful oasis by the beach Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.97
5BR Oceanview Villa, Weligama Bay & Surfing Spots Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.65
The Papaya Pad - Villa Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.97
5 bedrm beach front villa, surf, pool, chef Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
VILLA WELIGAMA Stunning beachfront holiday villa Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.77 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.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam & Karyn | 3 | Rs 103,423,091 | Rs 34,474,364 | 4.75/5 | |
| Jack | 4 | Rs 55,733,071 | Rs 13,933,268 | 5.00/5 | |
| Malki | 2 | Rs 52,105,549 | Rs 26,052,774 | 4.65/5 | |
| 4 | Jalal | 1 | Rs 48,252,031 | Rs 48,252,031 | 4.97/5 |
| 5 | Molly | 1 | Rs 34,381,688 | Rs 34,381,688 | 4.97/5 |
| 6 | Villa Weligama | 1 | Rs 30,339,789 | Rs 30,339,789 | 4.77/5 |
| 7 | Michelle | 1 | Rs 22,580,095 | Rs 22,580,095 | 4.96/5 |
| 8 | Boutique | 1 | Rs 22,266,021 | Rs 22,266,021 | 5.00/5 |
| 9 | Praveen | 5 | Rs 19,175,120 | Rs 3,835,024 | 4.25/5 |
| 10 | Rusiru | 1 | Rs 15,111,280 | Rs 15,111,280 | 4.85/5 |
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.
Nearby 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.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peleana 2 km | 46 | Rs 4,569,744 | Rs 58,680 | 28% |
| Midigama 3 km | 72 | Rs 1,730,541 | Rs 22,129 | 30% |
| Mirissa 4 km | 256 | Rs 2,578,415 | Rs 29,398 | 32% |
| Goviyapana 5 km | 41 | Rs 9,793,965 | Rs 70,939 | 43% |
| Thalaramba 6 km | 98 | Rs 3,098,424 | Rs 40,300 | 32% |
| Ahangama West 7 km | 320 | Rs 2,205,413 | Rs 31,605 | 39% |
| Ahangama 7 km | 204 | Rs 4,701,392 | Rs 43,973 | 38% |
| Kamburugamuwa 8 km | 51 | Rs 4,465,053 | Rs 48,362 | 33% |
FAQ
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The average Weligama Airbnb stay lasted 7.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 10 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Weligama Airbnbs 4.81 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and location lowest.
Mirissa Beach, Weligama Bay and Koggala draw the most short-term rental interest in Weligama. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 349 active Airbnb listings in Weligama as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Peleana, 2 km away.
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
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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.