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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Trincomalee brought in Rs 2,796,470 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 35% more than the Eastern Province average of Rs 2,071,258.
The short answer
Trincomalee earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged Rs 30,372 a night and were booked on 30% of available nights, against Rs 27,200 and 33% for the Eastern Province average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 5.3 times as much as in November, usually the slowest.
With 72 active listings, Trincomalee is the largest of 6 Eastern Province markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 24% while the number of active listings grew 80%.
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Gross bookings per Trincomalee listing averaged Rs 2,796,470 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Eastern Province average: Rs 2,071,258), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Trincomalee listing brings in Rs 971,000 in July, its best month, and Rs 183,000 in November, its slowest. August runs within 5% of July, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 44% 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 9.3 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 5.3 times what November does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, Rs 504,000. 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.
July 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in August 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Rs 727,605 | 43.4% | Rs 28,230 | Rs 24,253 | 69 days | 3.3 nights |
| Oct 2025 | Rs 659,895 | 32.3% | Rs 26,630 | Rs 21,287 | 61 days | 2.5 nights |
| Nov 2025 | Rs 204,023 | 21.0% | Rs 25,750 | Rs 6,801 | 41 days | 2.9 nights |
| Dec 2025 | Rs 239,742 | 25.4% | Rs 26,073 | Rs 7,734 | 29 days | 3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | Rs 232,602 | 24.1% | Rs 26,298 | Rs 7,503 | 35 days | 3.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | Rs 262,982 | 34.7% | Rs 26,071 | Rs 9,392 | 46 days | 4.3 nights |
| Mar 2026 | Rs 195,476 | 18.5% | Rs 26,447 | Rs 6,306 | 40 days | 3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | Rs 248,119 | 20.5% | Rs 28,155 | Rs 8,271 | 32 days | 3.4 nights |
| May 2026 | Rs 435,917 | 29.4% | Rs 33,731 | Rs 14,062 | 31 days | 4.4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | Rs 540,272 | 37.5% | Rs 33,733 | Rs 18,009 | 38 days | 4.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | Rs 848,433 | 42.8% | Rs 36,998 | Rs 27,369 | 85 days | 5.3 nights |
| Aug 2026 | Rs 820,337 | 46.2% | Rs 36,814 | Rs 26,462 | 74 days | 2.9 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.
The typical Trincomalee listing earns about Rs 188,000 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Trincomalee Airbnb took in Rs 2,796,470 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about Rs 175,000 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about Rs 575,000 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the Rs 33,000 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about Rs 178,000 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about Rs 152,000 a month.
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 2,763,470 | Rs 8,956,000 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay1% of Trincomalee bookings | Rs 33,000 | Rs 107,000 |
| Gross bookings | Rs 2,796,470 | Rs 9,063,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 74% of Trincomalee listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −Rs 341,000 | −Rs 1,106,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; Rs 0 if you clean yourself | −Rs 33,000 | −Rs 107,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −Rs 140,000 | −Rs 453,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −Rs 56,000 | −Rs 181,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −Rs 84,000 | −Rs 272,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −Rs 28,000 | −Rs 28,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −Rs 14,000 | −Rs 14,000 |
| 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 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −Rs 696,000 | −Rs 2,161,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | Rs 2,100,470about Rs 175,000 a month | Rs 6,902,000about Rs 575,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Trincomalee'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 Trincomalee 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 755,000 a month, against Rs 233,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
Trincomalee listings were booked on 30% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points below the Eastern Province average (33%) and 3 points below the Sri Lanka average (33%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 18% in March to 50% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 5.6 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Trincomalee, March the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
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
The average nightly rate in Trincomalee, known as ADR (average daily rate), was Rs 30,372 over the past year, about 12% above the Eastern Province average of Rs 27,200 and about the same as the Sri Lanka average (Rs 29,800). In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about Rs 33,800 and bottom out in February and March at about Rs 26,300.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 5.1 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 28% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, Rs 29,300.
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 Trincomalee it averaged Rs 12,600 over the past year, from about Rs 6,120 in a typical November to about Rs 31,300 in a typical July.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
July RevPAR is about 5.1 times November's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, Rs 16,500. The 12-month RevPAR of Rs 12,600 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Trincomalee has one high season, June through October, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from November to April. A listing earns about 2.7 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Trincomalee
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 488,000.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | Rs 330,000 |
| February | Low season | Rs 350,000 |
| March | Low season | Rs 195,000 |
| April | Low season | Rs 248,000 |
| May | Shoulder season | Rs 479,000 |
| June | High season | Rs 679,000 |
| July | High season | Rs 971,000 |
| August | High season | Rs 931,000 |
| September | High season | Rs 565,000 |
| October | High season | Rs 660,000 |
| November | Low season | Rs 183,000 |
| December | Low season | Rs 268,000 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–October | Rs 761,000 | 42% | Rs 31,085 |
| Shoulder seasonMay | Rs 479,000 | 33% | Rs 30,286 |
| Low seasonNovember–April | Rs 263,000 | 24% | Rs 27,371 |
Guests book Trincomalee stays 45 days ahead on average (about six weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 91 days ahead, and November stays closest to arrival, about 30 days. A typical July booking is made in mid-April.
July 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 45 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 72 active listings in Trincomalee 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 Trincomalee.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Trincomalee neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Nilaveli Beach, Uppuveli Beach and Fort Frederic. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nilaveli Beach | A beautiful, serene beach known for its clear waters and coral reefs. It's a popular destination for tourists wanting to relax by the beach and enjoy water sports. | Nilaveli Beach, Pigeon Island National Park, Snorkeling and diving spots, Local seafood restaurants |
| Uppuveli Beach | Famous for its pristine sands and tranquil atmosphere, Uppuveli Beach attracts both local and international visitors looking to unwind in a tropical paradise. | Uppuveli Beach, Diving sites, Nearby villages, Water activities like jet skiing and kayaking |
| Fort Frederic | A historic site offering insight into Sri Lanka's colonial past, Fort Frederic has unique architecture and views over the Indian Ocean, drawing history enthusiasts. | Fort Frederic, Koneswaram Temple, Swami Rock, Historical museums |
| Trincomalee Harbour | One of the largest natural harbors in the world, this area attracts tourists for boat tours, whale watching, and its scenic beauty. | Trincomalee Harbour, Whale watching tours, Boat excursions, Local markets |
| Koneswaram Temple | This ancient Hindu temple is set on a cliff overlooking the ocean, providing spiritual experiences along with stunning views, making it a must-visit for both tourists and pilgrims. | Koneswaram Temple, Swami Rock views, Cultural festivals, Temple rituals |
| Dutch Bay | A charming area with historical significance and beautiful coastline, ideal for visitors looking to explore Dutch colonial history and enjoy the beach. | Dutch Bay Beach, Historic buildings, Local cuisine, Snorkeling sites |
| Marble Beach | Renowned for its unique white sand and crystal-clear water, Marble Beach is less commercialized, giving travelers a more peaceful beach experience. | Marble Beach, Beach huts, Relaxation spots, Fishing opportunities |
| Sambalativu Beach | A less touristy beach known for its natural beauty and local ambience, perfect for travelers looking for an authentic Sri Lankan beach experience away from the crowds. | Sambalativu Beach, Nature trails, Local fishing villages, Cultural experiences |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 63% of listings in Trincomalee, but private rooms are a real segment: more than one listing in three (35%) rents out a single room. Houses are the most common property type at 50%, about 1.7 times the share of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (29%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Trincomalee Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 62.5% | 45 |
| Private room | 34.7% | 25 |
| Hotel room | 2.8% | 2 |
Listings by property type
Trincomalee Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 50.0% | 36 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 29.2% | 21 |
| Apartment/Condo | 18.1% | 13 |
| Others | 1.4% | 1 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 1.4% | 1 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Trincomalee (40% of entire homes), and 44% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 45 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Trincomalee 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 | 15.6% | 7 |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.0% | 18 |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.7% | 12 |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.1% | 5 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.7% | 3 |
A typical two-bedroom home in Trincomalee earned Rs 1,050,000 over the past year, against Rs 714,000 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 18 | Rs 1,050,000 | Rs 2,960,000 | Rs 28,927 | 32% |
| 3 bedrooms | 12 | Rs 714,000 | Rs 3,800,000 | Rs 34,349 | 31% |
The most common capacity in Trincomalee is two guests (28% of listings), and 46% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 65 listings with a guest capacity on file (90% of the market).
Trincomalee 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 27.7% | 18 |
| 3 guests | 7.7% | 5 |
| 4 guests | 15.4% | 10 |
| 5 guests | 3.1% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 13.8% | 9 |
| 7 guests | 6.2% | 4 |
| 8+ guests | 26.2% | 17 |
Trincomalee hosts set up an average of 3.2 beds per listing. Only 42% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Beach access is common in Trincomalee: 63% of listings offer it, and 92% offer free parking on site.
Share of Trincomalee listings with each common amenity
Guests
Trincomalee runs on foreign visitors: 97% of guests who left reviews live outside Sri Lanka. Germany leads with 15% of reviewers, ahead of the United Kingdom at 14%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 38%, followed by German and French.
97% of Trincomalee guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Trincomalee guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| London | 2.8% |
| Colombo | 2.4% |
| Berlin | 2.4% |
| Melbourne | 2.4% |
Where Trincomalee guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Germany | 14.6% |
| United Kingdom | 13.9% |
| France | 9.7% |
| Australia | 7.9% |
| United States | 6.7% |
Languages spoken by Trincomalee guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 38.5% |
| German | 15.4% |
| French | 12.9% |
| Spanish | 7.4% |
| Italian | 4.9% |
Trincomalee Airbnbs average 4.67 stars, and 28% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on cleanliness: it scores 4.56, against 4.82 for host communication.
Communication scores highest in Trincomalee; cleanliness is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.69 |
| Cleanliness | 4.56 |
| Communication | 4.82 |
| Location | 4.62 |
| Check-in | 4.77 |
| Value | 4.63 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all Trincomalee listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 6% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 39% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Trincomalee listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 75.0% | 54 |
| 181-270 days | 20.8% | 15 |
| 91-180 days | 4.2% | 3 |
Days a year Trincomalee listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 5.6% | 4 |
| 91-180 days | 20.8% | 15 |
| 31-90 days | 34.7% | 25 |
| 1-30 days | 38.9% | 28 |
The average Trincomalee booking lasts 4.1 nights, longest in February and shortest in October. Listings took about 13 bookings each over the year. Check-in is split almost evenly between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Trincomalee
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly all listings in Trincomalee accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Trincomalee 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 Trincomalee, used by 53% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: nearly three-quarters of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 25% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Trincomalee listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than four in ten Trincomalee 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 Trincomalee, a four-bedroom home, took in Rs 34,100,000 over the past year, about 12 times the city's average of Rs 2,800,000.
Dutch Bay Villa · Pool, Beach & Ocean Views Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Nilaveli Bay Villa Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.46
Villa 238 - The Beach House-Dutch Bay Trincomalee Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Villa with Private Pool : 12 mins walk Beach Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00
"La Maison de Trinco" Luxury Villa. Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.69
Beachfront King w/ensuite· Pool · Ocean Views Private room Rated 5.00 Fewer than 1% of Trincomalee listings are classed as professionally managed, though 26% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 49% 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 74% of listings.
Nearby markets
Trincomalee earns about as much per listing as Nilaveli, the top earner of the four nearby markets in the table, all within 94 km.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nilaveli 10 km | 47 | Rs 2,782,156 | Rs 37,457 | 32% |
| Habarana 82 km | 36 | Rs 2,605,685 | Rs 34,156 | 31% |
| Sigiriya 89 km | 128 | Rs 1,081,079 | Rs 13,102 | 31% |
| Anuradhapura 94 km | 90 | Rs 798,350 | Rs 15,017 | 23% |
See all 6 Eastern Province Airbnb markets
Markets elsewhere in Sri Lanka with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Trincomalee:
FAQ
An active Trincomalee Airbnb grossed Rs 2,796,470 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 72 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in Rs 609,000 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Trincomalee listings earn between Rs 65,300 and Rs 609,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth Rs 1,110,000 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 Trincomalee were booked on 30% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 33% for the Eastern Province average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Trincomalee cost Rs 30,372 before fees. Half of listings charge between Rs 11,300 and Rs 34,700, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Trincomalee 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 Trincomalee Airbnb grossed Rs 2,796,470 in the 12 months to September 2026, 35% above the Eastern Province average of Rs 2,071,258. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, Rs 2,100,470 a year (about Rs 175,000 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about Rs 575,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging Rs 971,000 per active listing over the past two years, and November usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Trincomalee listing was open to book earned Rs 12,600 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 27,200 or more.
Trincomalee stays were booked 45 days (about six weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Trincomalee Airbnb stay lasted 4.1 nights over the past year. A listing took 13 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Trincomalee Airbnbs 4.67 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and cleanliness lowest.
Nilaveli Beach, Uppuveli Beach and Fort Frederic draw the most short-term rental interest in Trincomalee. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 72 active Airbnb listings in Trincomalee as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Nilaveli, 10 km away.
In Trincomalee, more than four 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
Figures on this page cover 72 active Airbnb listings in Trincomalee 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.