Wooden Family Two - Story private Villa (BB) Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.96 - Revenue
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Habarana brought in Rs 2,605,633 over the 12 months through September 2026, in line with the national average of Rs 2,483,754.
The short answer
Rates in Habarana run ahead of the national average, with bookings close to it. Listings averaged Rs 34,157 a night and were booked on 31% of available nights, against Rs 29,800 and 33% for the national average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 5.9 times as much as in September, usually the slowest. With only 36 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
AirROI tracked 36 active listings in Habarana.
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Revenue
Gross bookings per Habarana listing averaged Rs 2,605,633 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Sri Lanka average: Rs 2,483,754), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Habarana listing brings in Rs 993,000 in July, its best month, and Rs 170,000 in September, its slowest. May runs within 4% of September, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 50% 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 3.9 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 5.9 times what September does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, Rs 267,000. 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. Nightly rates peaked in August 2026 and bookings in February 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Rs 229,631 | 36.2% | Rs 23,634 | Rs 7,654 | 63 days | 1.7 nights |
| Oct 2025 | Rs 175,284 | 28.3% | Rs 21,868 | Rs 5,654 | 27 days | 1.7 nights |
| Nov 2025 | Rs 213,708 | 35.8% | Rs 21,235 | Rs 7,124 | 55 days | 1.8 nights |
| Dec 2025 | Rs 244,216 | 34.9% | Rs 22,109 | Rs 7,878 | 45 days | 2 nights |
| Jan 2026 | Rs 271,745 | 39.3% | Rs 22,505 | Rs 8,766 | 56 days | 2.3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | Rs 270,773 | 45.8% | Rs 22,740 | Rs 9,670 | 50 days | 2.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | Rs 264,317 | 38.0% | Rs 22,365 | Rs 8,526 | 61 days | 2.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | Rs 215,353 | 29.1% | Rs 22,599 | Rs 7,178 | 59 days | 2.1 nights |
| May 2026 | Rs 197,092 | 23.4% | Rs 25,219 | Rs 6,358 | 37 days | 2.2 nights |
| Jun 2026 | Rs 418,336 | 29.8% | Rs 43,883 | Rs 13,945 | 46 days | 1.6 nights |
| Jul 2026 | Rs 992,861 | 42.6% | Rs 49,792 | Rs 32,028 | 71 days | 2.8 nights |
| Aug 2026 | Rs 570,857 | 44.7% | Rs 52,218 | Rs 18,415 | 97 days | 2.6 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 Habarana address, run it through the Airbnb estimator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Habarana Airbnb took in Rs 2,605,633 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about Rs 165,000 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 290,000 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the Rs 26,000 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about Rs 167,000 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about Rs 143,000 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 2,579,633 | Rs 4,498,000 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay1% of Habarana bookings | Rs 26,000 | Rs 45,000 |
| Gross bookings | Rs 2,605,633 | Rs 4,543,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 69% of Habarana listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −Rs 304,000 | −Rs 531,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; Rs 0 if you clean yourself | −Rs 26,000 | −Rs 45,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −Rs 130,000 | −Rs 227,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −Rs 52,000 | −Rs 91,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −Rs 78,000 | −Rs 136,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −Rs 26,000 | −Rs 26,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −Rs 13,000 | −Rs 13,000 |
| 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 23% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −Rs 629,000 | −Rs 1,069,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | Rs 1,976,633about Rs 165,000 a month | Rs 3,474,000about Rs 290,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Habarana'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 Habarana 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 379,000 a month, against Rs 217,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
Habarana listings were booked on 31% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points below the Sri Lanka average (33%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 45% in February and falls to 24% in May.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 5.3 times as often as the bottom quarter.
February is usually the busiest month in Habarana, May the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 31% 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 Habarana, known as ADR (average daily rate), was Rs 34,157 over the past year, about 15% above the Sri Lanka average of Rs 29,800. In a typical year, rates swing with the seasons, from about Rs 21,200 in November to about Rs 52,200 in August.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 4.6 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 146% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, Rs 27,300. The 12-month ADR of Rs 34,157 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
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 Habarana it averaged Rs 9,760 over the past year, from about Rs 5,640 in a typical May to about Rs 32,000 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 5.7 times May's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, Rs 8,740. The 12-month RevPAR of Rs 9,760 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 36 active listings, the monthly pattern in Habarana is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in September.
June 2026 is left out of these averages as a one-off: listings earned about twice what they did in June 2025. It still counts in the 12-month figures at the top of the page.
Average revenue by month in Habarana
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 299,000.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | Rs 225,000 |
| February | Rs 245,000 |
| March | Rs 240,000 |
| April | Rs 196,000 |
| May | Rs 175,000 |
| June | Rs 203,000 |
| July | Rs 993,000 |
| August | Rs 571,000 |
| September | Rs 170,000 |
| October | Rs 175,000 |
| November | Rs 214,000 |
| December | Rs 181,000 |
Guests book Habarana stays 49 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 97 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 25 days. A typical August booking is made in early May.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Permits
None of the 36 active listings in Habarana 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 Habarana.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks six Habarana neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Habarana Junction, Habarana Village and Minneriya. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Habarana Junction | A key transport hub in Habarana, offering easy access to major attractions such as Sigiriya and Minneriya National Park, making it a prime location for tourists. | Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Minneriya National Park, Dambulla Cave Temple, Habarana Lake, Pidurangala Rock |
| Habarana Village | A quaint village atmosphere with scenic views and proximate to nature reserves, ideal for eco-tourism and those seeking a peaceful getaway. | Habarana Lake, Eco-tourism trails, Cultural village experiences |
| Minneriya | Located near the famous Minneriya National Park, popular for wildlife safaris and elephant gatherings, appealing to nature lovers. | Minneriya National Park, Elephant Gathering, Nature Safaris |
| Kandalama | Home to the stunning Kandalama Lake and nearby cultural sites, this area offers a tranquil setting with luxury resorts and eco-friendly stays. | Kandalama Lake, Dambulla Cave Temple, Ritigala Ancient Monastery |
| Ritigala | Famous for its ancient ruins and Buddhist monastic site, attracting history enthusiasts and those interested in hiking and nature. | Ritigala Ancient Monastery, Hiking Trails, Biodiversity |
| Polonnaruwa | Historical city and UNESCO World Heritage Site nearby, offers rich cultural experiences and attracts many tourists exploring ancient Sri Lanka. | Polonnaruwa Ancient City, Gal Vihara, Buddha Statues, Royal Palace |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Habarana is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 64% of listings, against 36% for entire homes. Hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs are the most common property type at 53%, about 1.9 times the share of unique stays such as treehouses and domes (28%).
Private rooms are a large share of supply
Habarana Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Private room | 63.9% | 23 |
| Entire home | 36.1% | 13 |
Listings by property type
Habarana Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel/Boutique | 52.8% | 19 |
| Unique stay | 27.8% | 10 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 11.1% | 4 |
| House | 8.3% | 3 |
The most common size among Habarana's 13 entire homes with a bedroom count is one bedroom (8 homes).
Habarana 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 | 61.5% | 8 |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.1% | 3 |
| 3 bedrooms | 7.7% | 1 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.7% | 1 |
Most Habarana listings are sized for couples and small families: 68% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 18% take eight or more. Shares are of the 28 listings with a guest capacity on file (78% of the market).
Habarana 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 | 17.9% | 5 |
| 3 guests | 25.0% | 7 |
| 4 guests | 25.0% | 7 |
| 5 guests | 10.7% | 3 |
| 7 guests | 3.6% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 17.9% | 5 |
Habarana hosts set up an average of 3.7 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. About a third of listings (33%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Pools are common in Habarana: 61% of listings have one, and 67% have an outdoor dining area.
Share of Habarana listings with each common amenity
Guests
Habarana runs on foreign visitors: 100% of guests who left reviews live outside Sri Lanka. Germany and the United Kingdom lead with 19% of reviewers each. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 42%, followed by German and French.
100% of Habarana guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Habarana guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| London | 4.8% |
| Paris | 2.6% |
| Munich | 2.2% |
| Hamburg | 2.2% |
Where Habarana guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Germany | 18.9% |
| United Kingdom | 18.5% |
| France | 14.3% |
| Netherlands | 7.0% |
| Australia | 6.6% |
Languages spoken by Habarana guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 42.2% |
| German | 15.8% |
| French | 12.2% |
| Spanish | 7.6% |
| Dutch | 4.6% |
Habarana Airbnbs average 4.76 stars, and 31% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.72, against 4.87 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Habarana; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.77 |
| Cleanliness | 4.73 |
| Communication | 4.83 |
| Location | 4.78 |
| Check-in | 4.87 |
| Value | 4.72 |
Booking patterns
More than eight in ten Habarana listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 17% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 39% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Habarana listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 69.4% | 25 |
| 181-270 days | 13.9% | 5 |
| 91-180 days | 13.9% | 5 |
| 31-90 days | 2.8% | 1 |
Days a year Habarana listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 2.8% | 1 |
| 181-270 days | 13.9% | 5 |
| 91-180 days | 13.9% | 5 |
| 31-90 days | 38.9% | 14 |
| 1-30 days | 30.6% | 11 |
The average Habarana booking lasts 2.6 nights, longest in July and shortest in June. Listings took about 23 bookings each over the year. About a third of listings that give a check-in time set it at 2 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Habarana
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
All listings in Habarana accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Habarana 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 Habarana, used by 72% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: 86% of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 14% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Habarana listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About a third of Habarana 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 listing, a private room at Rs 399,621 a night (about 9.5 times the Rs 42,000 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 Habarana, a two-bedroom unit, took in Rs 12,800,000 over the past year, about five times the city's average of Rs 2,610,000.
Wooden Family Two - Story private Villa (BB) Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Modern Treehouse Two-Story Family private Villa BB Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.68
Taru Villas Maia - Premier Chalet in Habarana Private room · 1 bedroom Rated 4.92
Far Cry - An Eco Lodge in a Serene Forest Setting Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.81
Gabaa Resort & Spa (Luxury & Wild) Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.89
Galkadawala Forest Lodge, arboretum. Habarana. (c) Private room Rated 4.92 Only 3% of Habarana listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run 42% of listings. 64% 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 69% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the six nearby markets in the table, all within 88 km, Trincomalee (82 km away, 72 listings) earned the most per listing, about 7% more than Habarana.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigiriya 10 km | 128 | Rs 1,081,079 | Rs 13,102 | 31% |
| Dambulla 19 km | 32 | Rs 664,508 | Rs 14,516 | 19% |
| Anuradhapura 49 km | 90 | Rs 798,350 | Rs 15,017 | 23% |
| Trincomalee 82 km | 72 | Rs 2,796,574 | Rs 30,373 | 30% |
| Kandy 84 km | 347 | Rs 1,264,445 | Rs 19,123 | 26% |
| Nilaveli 88 km | 47 | Rs 2,782,156 | Rs 37,457 | 32% |
Markets elsewhere in Sri Lanka with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Habarana:
FAQ
An active Habarana Airbnb grossed Rs 2,605,633 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 36 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in Rs 295,000 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Habarana listings earn between Rs 75,400 and Rs 295,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth Rs 808,000 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 Habarana were booked on 31% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 33% for the national average. February is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Habarana cost Rs 34,157 before fees. Half of listings charge between Rs 9,020 and Rs 27,900; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.
None of the active Habarana 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 Habarana Airbnb grossed Rs 2,605,633 in the 12 months to September 2026, in line with the national average. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, Rs 1,976,633 a year (about Rs 165,000 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 290,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
July usually pays best, averaging Rs 993,000 per active listing, and September usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Habarana listing was open to book earned Rs 9,760 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 14,800 or more.
Habarana stays were booked 49 days (about seven weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Habarana Airbnb stay lasted 2.6 nights over the past year. A listing took 23 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Habarana Airbnbs 4.76 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Habarana Junction, Habarana Village and Minneriya draw the most short-term rental interest in Habarana. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 36 active Airbnb listings in Habarana as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Sigiriya, 10 km away.
In Habarana, about a third of 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 36 active Airbnb listings in Habarana 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.
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