Airbnb market data · 202512 months to May 2025
Halloluwa, Sri Lanka Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Halloluwa brought in Rs 1,109,891 over the 12 months through May 2025, across just 19 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Halloluwa run through May 2025.
The short answer
Halloluwa Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged Rs 14,427 a night and were booked on 30% of available nights.
Timing matters: in March, the best month, the average listing earned about 5.1 times as much as in June, the slowest. With only 19 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 19 active listings, Halloluwa is the eighth-largest of 9 Central Province markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Halloluwa?
Gross bookings per Halloluwa listing averaged Rs 1,109,891 over the 12 months to May 2025 (Central Province average: Rs 1,470,299), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Halloluwa listing brought in Rs 251,000 in March, its best month, and Rs 49,100 in June, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 43% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Halloluwa's 19 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn Rs 376,000+ a month, about five times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn Rs 163,000 or more, roughly Rs 87,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about Rs 76,300 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn Rs 42,300 or less, about 55% 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.
March earned about 5.1 times what June did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, Rs 134,000. Dashed: May left out, as the latest month's data looks incomplete.
Halloluwa Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the May 2025 data.
March led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in November and bookings in February, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | Booking Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Rs 49,110 | 29.1% | Rs 33,335 | 12 days |
| Jul 2024 | Rs 66,712 | 33.9% | Rs 33,417 | 17 days |
| Aug 2024 | Rs 94,204 | 41.6% | Rs 33,243 | 25 days |
| Sep 2024 | Rs 58,194 | 24.8% | Rs 33,190 | 17 days |
| Oct 2024 | Rs 94,750 | 41.4% | Rs 33,552 | 35 days |
| Nov 2024 | Rs 87,735 | 25.6% | Rs 33,786 | 23 days |
| Dec 2024 | Rs 154,935 | 33.4% | Rs 33,720 | 35 days |
| Jan 2025 | Rs 203,131 | 35.3% | Rs 15,183 | 46 days |
| Feb 2025 | Rs 247,631 | 52.4% | Rs 16,049 | 41 days |
| Mar 2025 | Rs 250,954 | 41.7% | Rs 16,202 | 39 days |
| Apr 2025 | Rs 163,080 | 29.4% | Rs 16,125 | 34 days |
| May 2025* | Rs 161,613 | 24.4% | Rs 16,560 | 16 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. *May 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.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Halloluwa home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Halloluwa Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Halloluwa Airbnb took in Rs 1,109,891 in the 12 months to May 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 2,372,000, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about Rs 146,000 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.
Halloluwa Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Gross bookings | Rs 1,109,891 | Rs 2,372,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's fee15.5% of bookings, Airbnb's standard host-only fee | −Rs 172,000 | −Rs 368,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −Rs 55,000 | −Rs 119,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −Rs 22,000 | −Rs 47,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −Rs 33,000 | −Rs 71,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −Rs 11,000 | −Rs 11,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −Rs 6,000 | −Rs 6,000 |
| 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 27% of bookings | −Rs 299,000 | −Rs 622,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | Rs 810,891about Rs 68,000 a month | Rs 1,750,000about Rs 146,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Halloluwa Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Halloluwa'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 Halloluwa 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 Halloluwa's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Halloluwa listings are booked on 47% or more of their nights, against 31% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of Rs 11,100 adds about Rs 111,000 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge Rs 20,500 a night or more, against a median of Rs 11,100. 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 111,000 a year.
- Open for the busy months. March brought the average listing about Rs 251,000, against Rs 49,100 in June, 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 198,000 a month, against Rs 92,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Halloluwa?
Halloluwa listings were booked on 30% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points above the Central Province average (25%) and 3 points below the Sri Lanka average (33%). Occupancy swings from 25% in September to 52% in February.
Across Halloluwa's 19 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 70%+ of open nights, 39 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 47% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 31% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 17% or less, under two nights a week.
February was the busiest month in Halloluwa, September the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Dashed: May data incomplete. The 12-month rate of 30% 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 Halloluwa?
The average nightly rate in Halloluwa, known as ADR (average daily rate), was Rs 14,427 over the past year, about 37% below the Central Province average of Rs 22,800 and about 55% below the Sri Lanka average of Rs 32,100. Averaged month by month, rates swing with the seasons, from about Rs 15,200 in January to about Rs 33,800 in November and December.
Across Halloluwa's 19 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge Rs 27,800+ a night, about 2.5 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge Rs 20,500 or more, about Rs 9,400 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about Rs 11,100 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge Rs 6,340 or less, about 57% of the median.
November rates ran 123% above January's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, Rs 27,100. Dashed: May data incomplete. The 12-month ADR of Rs 14,427 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 Halloluwa
With only 19 active listings, the monthly pattern in Halloluwa is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in March and bottomed out in June.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Halloluwa?
Guests book Halloluwa stays 27 days ahead on average (about four weeks). January stays are booked furthest out, about 46 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 12 days. A typical January booking is made in late November.
January stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
Dashed: May data incomplete. The 12-month figure of 27 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 Halloluwa
11% of the 19 active listings in Halloluwa display a registration, permit or license number. A low share 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 Halloluwa.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Halloluwa
AirROI's area guide picks Haputale, Polonnaruwa and Kitulgala as the parts of Halloluwa that draw short-term rental guests. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Haputale | A picturesque hill station known for its breathtaking views and tea plantations. Popular among tourists seeking cooler climates and scenic landscapes. | Adisham Bungalow, Dambatenne Tea Factory, Haputale Monastery, Lipton's Seat, Bambarakanda Falls |
| Polonnaruwa | An ancient city rich in ruins and archaeological sites. Attracts history buffs and those interested in exploring ancient Sri Lankan civilization. | Polonnaruwa Ancient City, Gal Vihara, Royal Palace of Polonnaruwa, Parakrama Samudra, Archaeological Museum |
| Kitulgala | Famous for its lush rainforests and adventure activities such as white-water rafting. Appeals to thrill-seekers and nature enthusiasts. | Kelani River, Buddha's Seat, Kitulgala Forest Reserve, Belilena Cave, Rafting and Adventure Sports |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Halloluwa vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 83 km, Magasthota (43 km away, 33 listings) earned the most per listing, about three times as much as Halloluwa.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kandy 2 km | 355 | Rs 1,410,623 | Rs 20,556 | 26% |
| Nuwara Eliya 40 km | 165 | Rs 1,642,024 | Rs 32,193 | 21% |
| Magasthota 43 km | 33 | Rs 3,241,513 | Rs 44,642 | 25% |
| Dambulla 65 km | 32 | Rs 784,350 | Rs 15,931 | 20% |
| Ella 67 km | 320 | Rs 2,054,990 | Rs 22,464 | 30% |
| Sigiriya 73 km | 129 | Rs 1,218,583 | Rs 14,328 | 31% |
| Katunayake 83 km | 32 | Rs 603,102 | Rs 9,240 | 28% |
| Habarana 83 km | 35 | Rs 2,875,526 | Rs 39,376 | 32% |
FAQ
Halloluwa Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Halloluwa?
An active Halloluwa Airbnb grossed Rs 1,109,891 on average in the 12 months to May 2025, according to AirROI's tracking of 19 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in Rs 163,000 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Halloluwa?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Halloluwa listings earn between Rs 42,300 and Rs 163,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth Rs 376,000 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 Halloluwa?
Listings in Halloluwa were booked on 30% 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 Halloluwa?
The average booked night in Halloluwa cost Rs 14,427 before fees. Half of listings charge between Rs 6,340 and Rs 20,500, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Halloluwa?
In Halloluwa, 11% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. A low share doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Halloluwa?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Halloluwa Airbnb grossed Rs 1,109,891 in the 12 months to May 2025, 25% below the Central Province average of Rs 1,470,299, though with only 19 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 146,000 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 Halloluwa?
March paid best over the past year, at Rs 251,000 per active listing, and June paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Halloluwa?
Halloluwa stays were booked 27 days (about four weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Halloluwa?
Haputale, Polonnaruwa and Kitulgala draw the most short-term rental interest in Halloluwa. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Halloluwa?
AirROI counted 19 active Airbnb listings in Halloluwa as of May 2025. The closest tracked market is Kandy, 2 km away.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 19 active Airbnb listings in Halloluwa from June 2024 to May 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 Sri Lankan rupees at Rs 317 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.