Airbnb market data · 202612 months to December 2025
Zone III, Pakistan Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Zone III brought in Rs 987,516 over the 12 months through December 2025, across just 20 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Zone III run through December 2025.
The short answer
Zone III Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged Rs 27,646 a night and were booked on 18% of available nights.
Timing matters: in July, the best month, the average listing earned about 8.6 times as much as in August, the slowest. With only 20 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 20 active listings, Zone III is the third-largest of 7 Islamabad Capital Territory markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Zone III?
Gross bookings per Zone III listing averaged Rs 987,516 over the 12 months to December 2025 (Islamabad Capital Territory average: Rs 606,530), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Zone III listing brought in Rs 682,000 in July, its best month, and Rs 79,500 in August, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 46% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Zone III's 20 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn Rs 866,000+ a month, about 7.5 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn Rs 394,000 or more, roughly Rs 280,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about Rs 116,000 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn Rs 61,800 or less, about half 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 earned about 8.6 times what August did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, Rs 296,000. December left out, as the latest month's data looks incomplete.
Zone III Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the December 2025 data.
July led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in January.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | Booking Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Rs 358,019 | 35.1% | Rs 20,789 | 13 days |
| Feb 2025 | Rs 203,851 | 20.5% | Rs 20,775 | 12 days |
| Mar 2025 | Rs 467,416 | 29.7% | Rs 20,458 | 25 days |
| Apr 2025 | Rs 277,411 | 22.5% | Rs 20,610 | 19 days |
| May 2025 | Rs 199,125 | 14.8% | Rs 21,523 | 3 days |
| Jun 2025 | Rs 110,462 | 13.8% | Rs 21,975 | 2 days |
| Jul 2025 | Rs 681,986 | 32.3% | Rs 22,377 | 8 days |
| Aug 2025 | Rs 79,503 | 8.1% | Rs 22,324 | 5 days |
| Sep 2025 | Rs 92,529 | 7.5% | Rs 21,533 | 1 day |
| Oct 2025 | Rs 432,749 | 29.0% | Rs 21,509 | 36 days |
| Nov 2025 | Rs 351,344 | 23.3% | Rs 21,799 | 12 days |
| Dec 2025* | Rs 202,487 | 20.8% | Rs 21,510 | 12 days |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in for stays in that month. *Dec 2025 is the latest month and looks incomplete: its occupancy sits well below the calendar months either side of it, as the latest month often does before late bookings are recorded. It may be revised and is not counted as a best or worst month.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Zone III market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb income calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Zone III Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Zone III Airbnb took in Rs 987,516 in the 12 months to December 2025, 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 3,354,600, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about Rs 207,000 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.
Zone III Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Gross bookings | Rs 987,516 | Rs 3,354,600 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's fee15.5% of bookings, Airbnb's standard host-only fee | −Rs 153,100 | −Rs 520,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −Rs 49,400 | −Rs 167,700 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −Rs 19,800 | −Rs 67,100 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −Rs 29,600 | −Rs 100,600 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −Rs 9,900 | −Rs 9,900 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −Rs 4,900 | −Rs 4,900 |
| 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 27% of bookings | −Rs 266,700 | −Rs 870,200 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | Rs 720,816about Rs 60,100 a month | Rs 2,484,400about Rs 207,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Zone III Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Zone III'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 Zone III 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 Zone III's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Zone III listings are booked on 30% or more of their nights, against 12% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of Rs 16,400 adds about Rs 164,000 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge Rs 28,500 a night or more, against a median of Rs 16,400. 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 98,800 a year.
- Open for the busy months. July brought the average listing about Rs 682,000, against Rs 79,500 in August, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
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 279,600 a month, against Rs 82,300 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Zone III?
Zone III listings were booked on 18% of the nights they were open over the past year, 7 percentage points below the Islamabad Capital Territory average (25%) and 8 points below the Pakistan average (26%). Occupancy swings from 8% in September to 35% in January.
Across Zone III's 20 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 51%+ of open nights, 39 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 30% or more, roughly two nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 12% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 8% or less, less than one night a week.
January was the busiest month in Zone III, September the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
December data incomplete. The 12-month rate of 18% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Zone III?
The average nightly rate in Zone III, known as ADR (average daily rate), was Rs 27,646 over the past year, about 77% above the Islamabad Capital Territory average of Rs 15,600 and about 87% above the Pakistan average of Rs 14,800. Averaged month by month, rates barely change through the year, staying between about Rs 20,500 and Rs 22,400.
Across Zone III's 20 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge Rs 41,900+ a night, about 2.6 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge Rs 28,500 or more, about Rs 12,000 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about Rs 16,400 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge Rs 10,600 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
Average nightly rate by month in Zone III
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, Rs 21,400. December data incomplete. The 12-month ADR of Rs 27,646 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Zone III
With only 20 active listings, the monthly pattern in Zone III is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in July and bottomed out in August.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Zone III?
Guests book Zone III stays 11 days ahead on average, so many trips are booked close to arrival. October stays are booked furthest out, about 36 days ahead, and September stays closest to arrival, about 1 days. A typical October booking is made in early September.
October stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
December data incomplete. The 12-month figure of 11 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 Zone III
None of the 20 active listings in Zone III 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 Zone III.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Zone III
AirROI's area guide picks seven Zone III neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by F-7, F-10 and G-6. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F-7 | Central and trendy neighborhood known for its upscale dining, shopping, and cultural attractions. Ideal for tourists and expatriates looking for a vibrant urban experience in Islamabad. | Pakistan Monument, Shakarparian Park, Lok Virsa Museum, Daman-e-Koh, Safa Gold Mall |
| F-10 | Family-friendly area with a mix of residential and commercial offerings. Popular with both locals and tourists, providing accessibility to parks, restaurants, and markets. | Khanpur Dam, Fatima Jinnah Park, Centaurus Mall, Islamabad Zoo, Shah Faisal Mosque |
| G-6 | Historical neighborhood with easy access to government buildings and cultural sites. Ideal for those wanting to explore the political heart of Pakistan while staying in a lively area. | Supreme Court of Pakistan, Parliament House, Constitution Avenue, Art and Craft Village, Islamabad Arts Council |
| G-11 | Emerging area with a mix of local eateries and markets. Appeals to visitors who want an authentic Islamabad experience away from tourist hotspots. | G-11 Market, Shahpur Dam, Islamabad Tennis Complex, Parks and recreational areas, Local food stalls |
| F-8 | Vibrant area with popular restaurants and cafes, attracting both locals and tourists. Great for those who enjoy food and social life. | Safa Gold Mall, Sultan's Restaurant, Chota Bukhara, Margalla Hills hiking trails, Islamabad Golf Club |
| H-8 | Known for its proximity to educational institutions and hospitals, making it ideal for academic visitors and healthcare professionals requiring short stays. | Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Nust University, Educational institutes, Public parks, Shopping plazas |
| Islamabad Zoo and surrounding areas | Tourist-friendly area close to the zoo and parks, perfect for families seeking leisure activities. | Islamabad Zoo, Faisal Mosque, Japanese Park, Bird Aviary, Shakarparian |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Zone III vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Zone III out-earns every one of the six nearby markets in the table, all within 41 km; the best of them, Murree, averaged about 16% less per listing. Rawalpindi was the busiest, booked on 28% of nights against 18% in Zone III.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad 8 km | 905 | Rs 604,576 | Rs 15,636 | 25% |
| Zone IV 16 km | 42 | Rs 645,607 | Rs 14,230 | 21% |
| Bahria Town 19 km | 40 | Rs 404,446 | Rs 12,212 | 22% |
| Rawalpindi 21 km | 143 | Rs 394,119 | Rs 9,808 | 28% |
| Rawalpindi Cantonment 24 km | 58 | Rs 480,646 | Rs 13,381 | 23% |
| Murree 41 km | 64 | Rs 830,664 | Rs 22,327 | 17% |
FAQ
Zone III Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Zone III?
An active Zone III Airbnb grossed Rs 987,516 on average in the 12 months to December 2025, according to AirROI's tracking of 20 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in Rs 394,000 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Zone III?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Zone III listings earn between Rs 61,800 and Rs 394,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth Rs 866,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Zone III?
Listings in Zone III were booked on 18% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 25% for the Islamabad Capital Territory average. January was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Zone III?
The average booked night in Zone III cost Rs 27,646 before fees. Half of listings charge between Rs 10,600 and Rs 28,500, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Zone III?
None of the active Zone III 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 Zone III?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Zone III Airbnb grossed Rs 987,516 in the 12 months to December 2025, 63% above the Islamabad Capital Territory average of Rs 606,530, though with only 20 active listings a single property can move that figure, counting listings open only part of the year. A listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, has about Rs 207,000 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 Zone III?
July paid best over the past year, at Rs 682,000 per active listing, and August paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Zone III?
Zone III stays were booked 11 days before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing can still fill close to the date.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Zone III?
F-7, F-10 and G-6 draw the most short-term rental interest in Zone III. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Zone III?
AirROI counted 20 active Airbnb listings in Zone III as of December 2025. The closest tracked market is Islamabad, 8 km away.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 20 active Airbnb listings in Zone III from January 2025 to December 2025 (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 Pakistani rupees at Rs 279 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.