Tranquil Trails Sigiriya Rock View Private room · 1 bedroom Rated 4.98 - Revenue
- Rs 3.1M
- Occupancy
- 66.1%
- Daily rate
- Rs 17,895
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Dambulla, Sri Lanka Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Dambulla brought in Rs 664,478 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 50% less than the Central Province average of Rs 1,320,239.
The short answer
Dambulla Airbnb Market at a Glance
Rates and bookings both trail the Central Province average. Listings averaged Rs 14,515 a night and were booked on 19% of available nights, against Rs 20,600 and 25% for the Central Province average.
Timing matters: in August, the best month, the average listing earned about 5.9 times as much as in October, the slowest. With only 32 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 32 active listings, Dambulla is the fifth-largest of 9 Central Province markets AirROI tracks.
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Revenue
How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Dambulla?
Gross bookings per Dambulla listing averaged Rs 664,478 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Central Province average: Rs 1,320,239), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Dambulla listing brought in Rs 186,000 in August, its best month, and Rs 31,700 in October, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 38% 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 5.7 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn Rs 310,000+ a month, about 5.7 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn Rs 127,000 or more, roughly Rs 72,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about Rs 54,800 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn Rs 22,000 or less, about 40% 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.
August earned about 5.9 times what October did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2025 to August 2026
Monthly average Rs 186,000 Rs 31,700
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, Rs 104,000.
Dambulla 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.
August 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in February 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Rs 37,557 | 12.7% | Rs 14,013 | Rs 1,252 | 26 days | 1.2 nights |
| Oct 2025 | Rs 31,715 | 11.7% | Rs 14,065 | Rs 1,023 | 18 days | 1.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | Rs 52,283 | 16.0% | Rs 13,942 | Rs 1,743 | 34 days | 2.1 nights |
| Dec 2025 | Rs 88,343 | 18.9% | Rs 13,937 | Rs 2,850 | 31 days | 1.9 nights |
| Jan 2026 | Rs 131,842 | 25.0% | Rs 13,978 | Rs 4,253 | 32 days | 2.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | Rs 148,731 | 29.7% | Rs 13,624 | Rs 5,312 | 48 days | 3.1 nights |
| Mar 2026 | Rs 110,600 | 26.9% | Rs 13,836 | Rs 3,568 | 29 days | 1.8 nights |
| Apr 2026 | Rs 117,484 | 27.1% | Rs 13,892 | Rs 3,916 | 43 days | 4.4 nights |
| May 2026 | Rs 95,957 | 17.2% | Rs 14,787 | Rs 3,095 | 31 days | 3.1 nights |
| Jun 2026 | Rs 109,942 | 23.4% | Rs 14,601 | Rs 3,665 | 37 days | 2.4 nights |
| Jul 2026 | Rs 139,484 | 16.9% | Rs 14,986 | Rs 4,499 | 51 days | 2.4 nights |
| Aug 2026 | Rs 186,138 | 27.3% | Rs 17,088 | Rs 6,004 | 66 days | 2.2 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Dambulla market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Dambulla Profitable?
Yes, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Dambulla Airbnb took in Rs 664,478 in the 12 months to September 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 Rs 99,200 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.
Dambulla Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | Rs 656,978 | Rs 1,519,600 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay1% of Dambulla bookings | Rs 7,500 | Rs 17,300 |
| Gross bookings | Rs 664,478 | Rs 1,536,900 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 11%: 15.5% for the 63% of Dambulla listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −Rs 71,800 | −Rs 166,200 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; Rs 0 if you clean yourself | −Rs 7,500 | −Rs 17,300 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −Rs 33,200 | −Rs 76,800 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −Rs 13,300 | −Rs 30,700 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −Rs 19,900 | −Rs 46,100 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −Rs 6,600 | −Rs 6,600 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −Rs 3,300 | −Rs 3,300 |
| 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 22% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −Rs 155,600 | −Rs 347,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | Rs 508,878about Rs 42,400 a month | Rs 1,189,900about Rs 99,200 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Dambulla Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Dambulla'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 Dambulla 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 Dambulla's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Dambulla listings are booked on 27% or more of their nights, against 15% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of Rs 9,700 adds about Rs 97,000 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge Rs 15,300 a night or more, against a median of Rs 9,700. 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 65,700 a year.
- Open for the busy months. August brought the average listing about Rs 186,000, against Rs 31,700 in October, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Dambulla listings average 4.70 stars, and 22% 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 128,100 a month, against Rs 55,400 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Dambulla?
Dambulla listings were booked on 19% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points below the Central Province average (25%) and 14 points below the Sri Lanka average (33%). Occupancy climbs to 30% in February and falls to 12% in October.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 5.6 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 45%+ of open nights, 30 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 27% or more, roughly two nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 15% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 8% or less, less than one night a week.
February was the busiest month in Dambulla, October the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2025 to August 2026
Monthly average 21% 30% 12%
The 12-month rate of 19% 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 Dambulla?
The average nightly rate in Dambulla, known as ADR (average daily rate), was Rs 14,515 over the past year, about 30% below the Central Province average of Rs 20,600 and about 51% below the Sri Lanka average of Rs 29,800. Rates peak in August at about Rs 17,100 and bottom out in February and March at about Rs 13,600.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about three times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge Rs 24,200+ a night, about 2.5 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge Rs 15,300 or more, about Rs 5,600 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about Rs 9,700 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge Rs 8,015 or less, about 17% below the median.
August rates ran 25% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2025 to August 2026
Monthly average Rs 17,100 Rs 13,600
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, Rs 14,400.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Dambulla?
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 Dambulla it averaged Rs 3,110 over the past year, from about Rs 1,020 in October to about Rs 6,000 in August.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn Rs 7,500+ per open night, about 4.8 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn Rs 3,920 or more, about Rs 2,400 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about Rs 1,560 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn Rs 561 or less, about a third of the median.
August RevPAR was about 5.9 times October's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2025 to August 2026
Monthly average Rs 6,000 Rs 1,020
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, Rs 3,430. The 12-month RevPAR of Rs 3,110 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 Dambulla
With only 32 active listings, the monthly pattern in Dambulla is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in August and bottomed out in October.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Dambulla?
Guests book Dambulla stays 38 days ahead on average (about five weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 66 days ahead, and October stays closest to arrival, about 18 days. A typical August booking is made in early June.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2025 to August 2026
Monthly average 37 days 66 days 18 days
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Dambulla
None of the 32 active listings in Dambulla 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 Dambulla.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Dambulla
AirROI's area guide picks four Dambulla neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Dambulla Cave Temple, Kandalama and Dambulla Town. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dambulla Cave Temple | A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Dambulla Cave Temple attracts visitors interested in history, art, and spirituality. Hosting here appeals to tourists seeking cultural immersion. | Dambulla Cave Temple, Golden Buddha Statue, Dambulla Museum, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Minneriya National Park |
| Kandalama | Known for its scenic lake and eco-friendly resorts, Kandalama attracts nature lovers and those seeking relaxation and luxurious accommodation away from the crowd. | Kandalama Reservoir, Hotel Heritance Kandalama, Bird Watching, Nature Trails, Hot Air Ballooning |
| Dambulla Town | The main hub for services and access to various attractions. It offers convenience and is perfect for budget travelers looking for affordable stays and local culture. | Local Markets, Dambulla Food Street, Cultural Festivals, Transport Hub to Sigiriya and Habarana, Dambulla Clock Tower |
| Pinnawala | Famous for the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, this area appeals to families and animal lovers, making it a great spot for family-friendly accommodations. | Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Rambukana Railway Station, Elephant River Bathing, Local Craft Shops, Waterfalls |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Dambulla Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Dambulla is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 66% of listings, against 31% for entire homes. Hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs are the most common property type at 53%, about 3.4 times the share of cabins and other outdoor stays (16%).
Private rooms are a large share of supply
Dambulla Airbnb listings by room type
- Private room 66%
- Entire home 31%
- Shared room 3%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Private room | 65.6% | 21 |
| Entire home | 31.3% | 10 |
| Shared room | 3.1% | 1 |
Listings by property type
Dambulla Airbnb listings by property type
- Hotel/Boutique 53%
- Cabin/Outdoor 16%
- House 16%
- Unique stay 9%
- Apartment/Condo 3%
- Others 3%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel/Boutique | 53.1% | 17 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 15.6% | 5 |
| House | 15.6% | 5 |
| Unique stay | 9.4% | 3 |
| Apartment/Condo | 3.1% | 1 |
| Others | 3.1% | 1 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Dambulla Have?
The most common size among Dambulla's 10 entire homes with a bedroom count is one bedroom (6 homes).
Dambulla entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
60%
30%
10%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 60.0% | 6 |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.0% | 3 |
| 3 bedrooms | 10.0% | 1 |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Dambulla Sleep?
Most Dambulla listings are sized for couples and small families: 81% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 19% take eight or more. Shares are of the 27 listings with a guest capacity on file (84% of the market).
Dambulla listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
44%
15%
22%
19%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 44.4% | 12 |
| 3 guests | 14.8% | 4 |
| 4 guests | 22.2% | 6 |
| 8+ guests | 18.5% | 5 |
How Dambulla Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Dambulla hosts set up an average of 2.8 beds per listing. 53% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 19
- Beds per listing
- 2.8
- Show exact location
- 53%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Dambulla Offer?
Outdoor dining areas are close to standard in Dambulla: 75% of listings have one.
Share of Dambulla listings with each common amenity
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Dambulla?
Dambulla runs on foreign visitors: 99% of guests who left reviews live outside Sri Lanka. Germany leads with 25% of reviewers, ahead of the United Kingdom at 17%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 44%, followed by German and French.
99% of Dambulla guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
- International 99%
- Domestic <1%
Where Dambulla guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| London | 4.1% |
| Berlin | 3.4% |
| Amsterdam | 2.0% |
| Frankfurt | 2.0% |
Where Dambulla guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Germany | 24.5% |
| United Kingdom | 17.0% |
| Netherlands | 8.2% |
| France | 8.2% |
| Australia | 6.9% |
Languages spoken by Dambulla guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 44.1% |
| German | 22.3% |
| French | 10.1% |
| Spanish | 5.3% |
| Dutch | 4.8% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Dambulla?
Dambulla Airbnbs average 4.70 stars, and 22% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on cleanliness: it scores 4.65, against 4.84 for host communication.
Communication scores highest in Dambulla; cleanliness is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.77 |
| Cleanliness | 4.65 |
| Communication | 4.84 |
| Location | 4.71 |
| Check-in | 4.83 |
| Value | 4.80 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Dambulla: Stays, Rules and Fees
All Dambulla listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but none are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 59% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Dambulla listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 84%
- 181-270 days 16%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 84.4% | 27 |
| 181-270 days | 15.6% | 5 |
Days a year Dambulla listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 91-180 days 16%
- 31-90 days 25%
- 1-30 days 59%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 91-180 days | 15.6% | 5 |
| 31-90 days | 25.0% | 8 |
| 1-30 days | 59.4% | 19 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Dambulla?
The average Dambulla booking lasts 2.4 nights, longest in April and shortest in October. Listings took about 12 bookings each over the year. About four in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 1 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Dambulla
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 2.4 nights 4.4 nights 1.1 nights
Dambulla Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
Nearly all listings in Dambulla accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Dambulla listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Dambulla?
Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Dambulla, used by 72% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: more than eight in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 19% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Dambulla listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Dambulla?
More than three in ten Dambulla 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
- 31.3%
- Share of gross revenue
- 1.1%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Dambulla
The top-grossing listing, a private room at Rs 81,125 a night (about 3.3 times the Rs 24,200 that puts a listing in the top 10% here), is left out below: a price like that usually means it covers several rooms or units, or that it is misrecorded. Leaving it out, the top earner in Dambulla, a private room, took in Rs 3,140,000 over the past year, about 4.7 times the city's average of Rs 664,000. Five of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
Tranquil Trails Sigiriya Rock View Private room · 1 bedroom Rated 4.98 
Harmony by the lake, Dambulla near to Sigiriya Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.84 - Revenue
- Rs 2.5M
- Occupancy
- 36.4%
- Daily rate
- Rs 15,892
Lake Gama – Lakefront Villa near Sigiriya Rock Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.70 - Revenue
- Rs 2.1M
- Occupancy
- 28.4%
- Daily rate
- Rs 27,771
Lion Wood Treehouse No 2 Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.93 - Revenue
- Rs 1.7M
- Occupancy
- 57.7%
- Daily rate
- Rs 11,872
FamVilla~Bath~Kicthen~GoldenTemple500m~GardenView Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- Rs 1.1M
- Occupancy
- 22.6%
- Daily rate
- Rs 21,589
Gold Crown Residence(Lion Rock View) Private room · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.75 - Revenue
- Rs 1.1M
- Occupancy
- 37.3%
- Daily rate
- Rs 10,921
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Dambulla?
Fewer than 1% of Dambulla listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run 38% of listings. 63% of listings accept Instant Book, so most stays are confirmed without the host's approval. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 63% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 37.5%
- Professional management
- 0.0%
- Cohosted listings
- 3.1%
- Instant Book enabled
- 62.5%
- Simplified Pricing
- 62.5%
Nearby markets
Dambulla vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the four nearby markets in the table, all within 66 km, Habarana (19 km away, 36 listings) earned the most per listing, about four times as much as Dambulla. Sigiriya and Habarana were the busiest, each booked on 31% of nights against 19% in Dambulla.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigiriya 11 km | 128 | Rs 1,081,079 | Rs 13,102 | 31% |
| Habarana 19 km | 36 | Rs 2,605,685 | Rs 34,156 | 31% |
| Anuradhapura 58 km | 90 | Rs 798,350 | Rs 15,017 | 23% |
| Kandy 66 km | 347 | Rs 1,264,445 | Rs 19,123 | 26% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Central Province
- Nuwara Eliya Airbnb data 164 listings
- Magasthota Airbnb data 33 listings
FAQ
Dambulla Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Dambulla?
An active Dambulla Airbnb grossed Rs 664,478 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 32 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in Rs 127,000 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Dambulla?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Dambulla listings earn between Rs 22,000 and Rs 127,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth Rs 310,000 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 Dambulla?
Listings in Dambulla were booked on 19% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 25% for the Central Province average. February was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Dambulla?
The average booked night in Dambulla cost Rs 14,515 before fees. Half of listings charge between Rs 8,015 and Rs 15,300, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Dambulla?
None of the active Dambulla 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 Dambulla?
It can be, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Dambulla Airbnb grossed Rs 664,478 in the 12 months to September 2026, 50% below the Central Province average of Rs 1,320,239, 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 Rs 99,200 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Dambulla?
August paid best over the past year, at Rs 186,000 per active listing, and October paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Dambulla?
Each night a Dambulla listing was open to book earned Rs 3,110 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 7,500 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Dambulla?
Dambulla stays were booked 38 days (about five 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 Dambulla?
The average Dambulla Airbnb stay lasted 2.4 nights over the past year. A listing took 12 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Dambulla rated?
Guests rate Dambulla Airbnbs 4.70 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and cleanliness lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Dambulla?
Dambulla Cave Temple, Kandalama and Dambulla Town draw the most short-term rental interest in Dambulla. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Dambulla?
AirROI counted 32 active Airbnb listings in Dambulla as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Sigiriya, 11 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Dambulla?
In Dambulla, more than three in ten 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 32 active Airbnb listings in Dambulla 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.