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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Louangphrabang brought in ₭47,665,047 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 47% less than the national average of ₭89,999,920.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the national average. Listings averaged ₭1,058,608 a night and were booked on 27% of available nights, against ₭1,290,000 and 33% for the national average.
Timing matters: in January, the best month, the average listing earned about 2.6 times as much as in November, the slowest.
AirROI tracked 83 active listings in Louangphrabang.
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Gross bookings per Louangphrabang listing averaged ₭47,665,047 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Laos average: ₭89,999,920), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Louangphrabang listing brought in ₭12,200,000 in January, its best month, and ₭4,720,000 in November, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 34% 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 3.4 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.
January earned about 2.6 times what November did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₭8,660,000.
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
January 2026 led on revenue, while nightly rates and bookings both peaked in October 2025.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | ₭7,990,237 | 77.4% | ₭1,165,457 | ₭257,750 | 20 days | 19 nights |
| Nov 2025 | ₭4,719,508 | 50.0% | ₭1,155,365 | ₭157,317 | 131 days | 1 night |
| Dec 2025 | ₭11,778,438 | 36.7% | ₭1,148,224 | ₭379,950 | 6 days | 4.1 nights |
| Jan 2026 | ₭12,193,559 | 36.2% | ₭1,123,498 | ₭393,341 | 20 days | 3.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | ₭11,385,243 | 34.4% | ₭1,118,149 | ₭406,616 | 32 days | 3.3 nights |
| Mar 2026 | ₭6,786,641 | 23.2% | ₭1,084,288 | ₭218,924 | 15 days | 3.6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | ₭6,267,590 | 20.7% | ₭1,104,928 | ₭208,920 | 29 days | 3.6 nights |
| May 2026 | ₭7,185,755 | 23.3% | ₭1,032,211 | ₭231,799 | 25 days | 3.9 nights |
| Jun 2026 | ₭8,786,257 | 28.5% | ₭970,844 | ₭292,875 | 28 days | 4.3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | ₭6,070,084 | 22.4% | ₭980,891 | ₭195,809 | 72 days | 3.6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | ₭10,835,530 | 34.6% | ₭967,215 | ₭349,533 | 26 days | 4.6 nights |
| Sep 2026 | ₭9,958,528 | 33.0% | ₭980,058 | ₭331,951 | 31 days | 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 Louangphrabang address, run it through the Airbnb income calculator.
Profit
Yes, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Louangphrabang Airbnb took in ₭47,665,047 in the 12 months to October 2026, counting listings open only part of the year, and a listing in the top quarter, run by its owner at everyday costs, keeps about ₭5,900,000 a month after running costs.
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 | ₭46,705,047 | ₭92,250,000 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay2% of Louangphrabang bookings | ₭960,000 | ₭1,900,000 |
| Gross bookings | ₭47,665,047 | ₭94,150,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 72% of Louangphrabang listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −₭5,740,000 | −₭11,330,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; ₭0 if you clean yourself | −₭960,000 | −₭1,900,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −₭2,380,000 | −₭4,710,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −₭950,000 | −₭1,880,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −₭1,430,000 | −₭2,820,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −₭480,000 | −₭480,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −₭240,000 | −₭240,000 |
| Management₭0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | ₭0 | ₭0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | ₭0 | ₭0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | ₭0 | ₭0 |
| Total running costsAbout 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −₭12,180,000 | −₭23,360,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | ₭35,485,047about ₭2,960,000 a month | ₭70,790,000about ₭5,900,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Louangphrabang'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 Louangphrabang 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 ₭7,850,000 a month, against ₭3,970,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
Louangphrabang listings were booked on 27% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points below the Laos average (33%). Occupancy swings from 21% in April to 77% in October.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.5 times as often as the bottom quarter.
October was the busiest month in Louangphrabang, April the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 27% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Louangphrabang, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ₭1,058,608 over the past year, about 18% below the Laos average of ₭1,290,000. Rates peak in October and November at about ₭1,170,000 and bottom out in June and August at about ₭967,000.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 4.4 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
October rates ran 20% above August's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₭1,070,000.
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 Louangphrabang it averaged ₭295,000 over the past year, from about ₭157,000 in November to about ₭407,000 in February.
Per open night, by tier:
February RevPAR was about 2.6 times November's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₭285,000.
Seasonality
Louangphrabang has two high seasons, August–September and December–February, which makes it a moderately seasonal market.
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonAugust–September, December–February | ₭11,200,000 | 35% | ₭1,067,429 |
| Shoulder seasonJune, October | ₭8,390,000 | 53% | ₭1,068,151 |
| Low seasonMarch–May, July, November | ₭6,210,000 | 28% | ₭1,071,536 |
Seasons are grouped by revenue per listing, so a better-paying season can fill fewer nights when higher rates carry it.
Guests book Louangphrabang stays 23 days ahead on average (about three weeks). November stays are booked furthest out, about 131 days ahead, and December stays closest to arrival, about 6 days. A typical November booking is made in early July.
November stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2025 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 23 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 83 active listings in Louangphrabang 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 Louangphrabang.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Louangphrabang neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Old Town, Nam Khan River and Kuang Si Waterfalls. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Old Town | Cultural heritage site and UNESCO World Heritage Area with historic temples and traditional architecture. Ideal for visitors interested in heritage, culture, and local history. | Kuang Si Falls, Mount Phousi, Wat Xieng Thong, Royal Palace Museum, Night Market, Wat Mai |
| Nam Khan River | Scenic riverside area offering beautiful views and tranquil settings. Attractive to those looking for a peaceful retreat and opportunities for outdoor activities like kayaking. | Nam Khan River, Heritage House, Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre, Bamboo Bridge, Luang Prabang Morning Market |
| Kuang Si Waterfalls | Famous for stunning waterfalls and natural pools, perfect for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Popular destination for day trips and excursions from the city. | Kuang Si Waterfalls, Bear Rescue Centre, Nature hiking trails, Swimming areas |
| Phou Si Hill | Prominent hill in the town offering panoramic views over Luang Prabang. Great for visitors looking for a scenic hiking experience and stunning sunset views. | Phou Si Hill, Temple of the Golden Mount, Sunset view points |
| Luang Prabang Night Market | Vibrant market offering local crafts, food, and textiles. Excellent for those wanting to experience local culture and cuisine in a lively atmosphere. | Local crafts, Street food, Textile vendors, Cultural shows |
| Ban Phanom | Quaint village known for its traditional weaving and crafts. Attracts visitors interested in handicrafts and local lifestyles. | Traditional weaving, Villager workshops, Local cuisine |
| Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre | A museum dedicated to preserving and promoting the diverse cultures of Laos. Ideal for those interested in learning about local traditions and ethnic groups. | Cultural exhibits, Workshops, Educational programs |
| Pak Ou Caves | Famous caves filled with thousands of Buddha statues, a spiritual site and popular day trip destination. Attracts tourists looking for a unique spiritual and cultural experience. | Buddha statues, Scenic boat ride, Local village visits |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Louangphrabang is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 77% of listings, against 20% for entire homes. Hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs are the most common property type at 60%, about 2.6 times the share of houses (23%).
Private rooms are a large share of supply
Louangphrabang Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Private room | 77.1% | 64 |
| Entire home | 20.5% | 17 |
| Shared room | 2.4% | 2 |
Listings by property type
Louangphrabang Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel/Boutique | 60.2% | 50 |
| House | 22.9% | 19 |
| Apartment/Condo | 12.0% | 10 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 2.4% | 2 |
| Others | 1.2% | 1 |
| Unique stay | 1.2% | 1 |
The most common size among Louangphrabang's 17 entire homes with a bedroom count is one bedroom (8 homes).
Louangphrabang 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 47.1% | 8 |
| 2 bedrooms | 41.2% | 7 |
| 3 bedrooms | 11.8% | 2 |
Most Louangphrabang listings are sized for couples and small families: 85% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 9% take eight or more. Shares are of the 46 listings with a guest capacity on file (55% of the market).
Louangphrabang 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 | 4.3% | 2 |
| 2 guests | 65.2% | 30 |
| 3 guests | 6.5% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 8.7% | 4 |
| 5 guests | 2.2% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 4.3% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 8.7% | 4 |
Louangphrabang hosts set up an average of 1.7 beds per listing. 69% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is common in Louangphrabang: 70% of listings offer it, and 64% have a dedicated workspace.
Share of Louangphrabang listings with each common amenity
Guests
Louangphrabang runs on foreign visitors: 100% of guests who left reviews live outside Laos. The United States leads with 16% of reviewers, ahead of France at 12%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 40%, followed by French and Spanish.
100% of Louangphrabang guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Louangphrabang guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| London | 2.4% |
| Paris | 1.7% |
| Sydney | 1.7% |
| New York | 1.7% |
Where Louangphrabang guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 16.1% |
| France | 12.0% |
| Germany | 10.1% |
| United Kingdom | 9.8% |
| China | 7.3% |
Languages spoken by Louangphrabang guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 40.2% |
| French | 13.5% |
| Spanish | 10.5% |
| German | 10.3% |
| Chinese | 4.9% |
Louangphrabang Airbnbs average 4.65 stars, and 25% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on cleanliness: it scores 4.64, against 4.81 for location.
Location scores highest in Louangphrabang; cleanliness is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.68 |
| Cleanliness | 4.64 |
| Communication | 4.73 |
| Location | 4.81 |
| Check-in | 4.78 |
| Value | 4.67 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all Louangphrabang listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 2% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 49% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Louangphrabang listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 88.0% | 73 |
| 181-270 days | 9.6% | 8 |
| 91-180 days | 2.4% | 2 |
Days a year Louangphrabang listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 2.4% | 2 |
| 91-180 days | 9.6% | 8 |
| 31-90 days | 38.6% | 32 |
| 1-30 days | 49.4% | 41 |
The average Louangphrabang booking lasts 3.7 nights, longest in October and shortest in November. Listings took about 10 bookings each over the year. About six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 2 p.m., with check-out usually at noon.
Average length of stay by month in Louangphrabang
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Nearly all listings in Louangphrabang accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Louangphrabang 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 Louangphrabang, used by 36% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about seven in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 25% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Louangphrabang listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly two in ten Louangphrabang listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is ₭109,756, and some higher fees lift the average to ₭160,975. Spread over the average stay of 3.7 nights, that adds roughly ₭29,300 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 2% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Louangphrabang, a three-bedroom home, took in ₭382,000,000 over the past year, about 8 times the city's average of ₭47,700,000.
Stylish 3 Bedroom Home • Central • Full Kitchen Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.88
A tranquil stay in the heart of Luang Prabang Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.92
4-Bed Family Style Home Located in Downtown Unesco Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.32
Deluxe King Room • En-suite • Central • Kitchen Private room Rated 5.00
200m from night market + Mekong view Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 5.00
Double Room Balcony Villa Phounsab Tourist Street Private room Rated 4.88 Fewer than 1% of Louangphrabang listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run 48% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 72% of listings.
Nearby markets
The only nearby market in the table, Luang Prabang, earned about 2.4 times as much as Louangphrabang per listing.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luang Prabang 1 km | 118 | ₭115,155,995 | ₭1,664,559 | 29% |
FAQ
An active Louangphrabang Airbnb grossed ₭47,665,047 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 83 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ₭10,800,000 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Louangphrabang listings earn between ₭3,120,000 and ₭10,800,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth ₭20,600,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Louangphrabang were booked on 27% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 33% for the national average. October was the busiest month.
The average booked night in Louangphrabang cost ₭1,058,608 before fees. Half of listings charge between ₭561,000 and ₭1,220,000, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Louangphrabang 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.
It can be, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Louangphrabang Airbnb grossed ₭47,665,047 in the 12 months to October 2026, 47% below the national average of ₭89,999,920, counting listings open only part of the year, and 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, keeps about ₭5,900,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
January paid best over the past year, at ₭12,200,000 per active listing, and November paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
Each night a Louangphrabang listing was open to book earned ₭295,000 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 ₭541,000 or more.
Louangphrabang stays were booked 23 days (about three weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Louangphrabang Airbnb stay lasted 3.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 10 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Louangphrabang Airbnbs 4.65 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and cleanliness lowest.
Old Town, Nam Khan River and Kuang Si Waterfalls draw the most short-term rental interest in Louangphrabang. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 83 active Airbnb listings in Louangphrabang as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Luang Prabang, 1 km away.
In Louangphrabang, nearly two in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is ₭109,756, and some higher fees lift the average to ₭160,975.
Method
Figures on this page cover 83 active Airbnb listings in Louangphrabang from November 2025 to October 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 Laotian kips at ₭21,951 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 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.