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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Southern Province, Sri Lanka (2026)
Ahangama is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Southern Province in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 13 markets. Its listings averaged $15,000 in revenue over the 12 months to September 2026 and were booked on 38% of nights. It leads on the blend rather than on any one measure, placing 1st of 7 for revenue growth, 2nd of 13 for occupancy and 3rd of 13 for revenue per listing. With 204 active listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year than those of larger ones. Dikwella and Talpe come next.
- Markets tracked
- 46
- Active Airbnb listings
- 4,340
- Avg. revenue per listing
- $9,940
- Occupancy rate
- 34%
- Avg. nightly rate
- $115
- Revenue change, typical market
- +1%
The short answer
Southern Province Airbnb Market at a Glance
Across Southern Province, the 4,340 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $9,940 over the same period. They were booked on 34% of nights at about $115 a night; the ranking covers the 13 markets with at least 100 active listings.
The ranking weighs revenue per listing most, then occupancy and market size, then how evenly income spreads across the year and how it changed on the year. It reflects rental performance, not purchase prices or local short-term rental rules. How the ranking works.
Where the top 10 Airbnb markets in Southern Province are
Each dot is one of the 46 markets AirROI tracks in Southern Province, sized by active listings and coloured by average revenue per listing. Select a number to jump to its profile.
All money figures on this page are in US dollars.
Top 10
The Top 10 Airbnb Markets in Southern Province
Each profile draws on the market's full AirROI report: how it earns, when in the year, who books and what sells. Monthly figures are averages per listing active in that month, so twelve of them add up to more than the annual average, which also counts listings that operated for only part of the year.
| # | Market | Avg. revenue | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ahangama Growing revenue · High occupancy | $15,000 | 38% | |
 Dikwella High earnings · High occupancy | $20,700 | 37% | |
 Talpe High earnings | $23,800 | 33% | |
| 4 |  Weligama Large market · Year-round demand | $6,630 | 36% |
| 5 |  Ahangama West High occupancy · Large market | $7,040 | 39% |
| 6 |  Mirissa Year-round demand | $8,230 | 32% |
| 7 |  Rumassala Year-round demand · Growing revenue | $9,890 | 31% |
| 8 |  Hikkaduwa Large market · Year-round demand | $5,170 | 32% |
| 9 |  Galle Large market | $6,840 | 29% |
| 10 |  Matara High occupancy | $5,010 | 37% |
1. Ahangama
Known for: Growing revenue · High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Ahangama - Avg. revenue
- $15,000 +12% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 38%
- Nightly rate
- $140
- Active listings
- 204
Where it places among the 13 ranked markets in Southern Province
- Revenue 3rd of 13
- Occupancy 2nd of 13
- Market size 7th of 13
- Year-round 7th of 13
- Growth 1st of 7
- How it earns
- Ahangama fills more nights than most of Southern Province: 38% of them, the second-highest occupancy of the 13 ranked markets, at about $140 a night. That adds up to $15,000 per listing over the year, the third-highest of the 13 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $1,100 a month; the top quarter clear $2,330 or more. Revenue per listing rose 12% over the year, the biggest gain in Southern Province, even as the number of listings grew 55%.
- When it earns
- Ahangama's season runs from December to April, peaking in January at about $2,700 per listing; September, the quietest month, brings in about $1,040.
- What sells
- Private rooms are a large part of supply (57% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet September.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,700 $1,040- Median listing
- $1,100/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $2,330+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 52 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 57%
2. Dikwella
Known for: High earnings · High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Dikwella - Avg. revenue
- $20,700 +4% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 37%
- Nightly rate
- $145
- Active listings
- 129
Where it places among the 13 ranked markets in Southern Province
- Revenue 2nd of 13
- Occupancy 3rd of 13
- Market size 11th of 13
- Year-round 6th of 13
- Growth 3rd of 7
- How it earns
- Listings in Dikwella are booked on 37% of nights, the third-highest occupancy of the 13 ranked markets, at about $145 a night. Listings averaged $20,700 in revenue over the year, the second-highest of the 13 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $1,480, and the best quarter clear $3,680. With 129 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Dikwella concentrates from December to April: March earns about $3,460 per listing, about 2.4 times as much as May. Guests book early, about 53 days ahead against roughly 42 for the typical market in Southern Province, and stay about 5 nights.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.76 stars) trail the typical market in Southern Province (4.82), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (39% of entire homes), and houses make up 39% of supply.
Revenue per listing by month
$3,460 $1,450- Median listing
- $1,480/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $3,680+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 53 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 52%
3. Talpe
Known for: High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Talpe - Avg. revenue
- $23,800 +1% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 33%
- Nightly rate
- $280
- Active listings
- 134
Where it places among the 13 ranked markets in Southern Province
- Revenue 1st of 13
- Occupancy 6th of 13
- Market size 10th of 13
- Year-round 5th of 13
- Growth 4th of 7
- How it earns
- Talpe earns on price: guests pay about $280 a night, about 2.4 times the Southern Province average. Average revenue per listing came to $23,800, the highest of the 13 ranked markets. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about $1,120 a month, while the top quarter clear $4,600 and the top 10% $12,400, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of Southern Province. Its 134 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- In Talpe, the months from December to April earn above the yearly average, led by December at about $4,870 per listing; September is the low point at about $2,070. Bookings arrive well in advance, about 56 days before check-in, so much of a season's calendar fills early; stays average 6 nights.
- What sells
- Big homes are common: 49% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 33% in the typical market in Southern Province, and houses make up 60% of supply.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay and want a large home for groups and families.
Revenue per listing by month
$4,870 $2,070- Median listing
- $1,120/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $4,600+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 56 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 43%
4. Weligama
Known for: Large market · Year-round demand
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Weligama - Avg. revenue
- $6,630
- Occupancy
- 36%
- Nightly rate
- $92
- Active listings
- 349
Where it places among the 13 ranked markets in Southern Province
- Revenue 8th of 13
- Occupancy 5th of 13
- Market size 3rd of 13
- Year-round 4th of 13
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Weligama is Southern Province's third-largest Airbnb market, with 349 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $6,630, the eighth-highest of the 13 ranked markets. Its place at #4 rests on market size (3rd of 13) and year-round demand (4th of 13) rather than on revenue per listing. Month to month, the median listing earns about $391 and a top-quarter listing $879 or more.
- When it earns
- Weligama has two seasons, July–October and January–February. July is the strongest month at about $1,650 per listing, and June the quietest at about $847. Guests book later than in most of Southern Province, about 29 days ahead against roughly 42 for the typical market in Southern Province; stays average 7 nights.
- What sells
- One-bedroom homes lead the market (33% of entire homes), and houses make up 52% of supply.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who are comfortable adjusting prices close to the date.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,650 $847- Median listing
- $391/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $879+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 29 days
- Average stay
- 7 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 39%
Areas in the full report: Mirissa Beach · Weligama Bay · Koggala
Full Weligama Airbnb report5. Ahangama West
Known for: High occupancy · Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Ahangama West - Avg. revenue
- $7,040
- Occupancy
- 39%
- Nightly rate
- $100
- Active listings
- 320
Where it places among the 13 ranked markets in Southern Province
- Revenue 6th of 13
- Occupancy 1st of 13
- Market size 4th of 13
- Year-round 13th of 13
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Ahangama West earns on volume. Rates run below the Southern Province average at about $100 a night, but listings book 39% of nights. Listings averaged $7,040 in revenue over the year, the sixth-highest of the 13 ranked markets. Its place at #5 rests on occupancy (1st of 13) and market size (4th of 13) rather than on revenue per listing. A typical listing takes in about $991 a month; the top quarter clear $2,510 or more.
- When it earns
- Ahangama West's season covers October and November, peaking in November at about $4,660 per listing; June, the quietest month, brings in about $1,150. Bookings arrive closer to the date than in most of Southern Province, about 19 days before check-in, so pricing close to the date matters, and guests stay about 7 nights.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (37% of entire homes), and houses make up 48% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can ride out a slow June and would rather price for occupancy than for rate.
Revenue per listing by month
$4,660 $1,150- Median listing
- $991/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $2,510+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 19 days
- Average stay
- 7 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 47%
Areas in the full report: Midigama Beach · Ahangama Beach · Kabalana Beach
Full Ahangama West Airbnb report6. Mirissa
Known for: Year-round demand
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Mirissa - Avg. revenue
- $8,230 −1% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 32%
- Nightly rate
- $94
- Active listings
- 256
Where it places among the 13 ranked markets in Southern Province
- Revenue 5th of 13
- Occupancy 9th of 13
- Market size 5th of 13
- Year-round 3rd of 13
- Growth 5th of 7
- How it earns
- Mirissa is Southern Province's fifth-largest Airbnb market, with 256 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $8,230, the fifth-highest of the 13 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $565, and the best quarter clear $1,240. With 256 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Mirissa concentrates from December to March: January earns about $1,520 per listing, about twice as much as August. Stays are shorter than in most of Southern Province, about 5 nights, so listings turn over often; guests book about 50 days ahead.
- What sells
- Private rooms are a large part of supply (63% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.76 stars) trail the typical market in Southern Province (4.82), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,520 $782- Median listing
- $565/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,240+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 50 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 54%
7. Rumassala
Known for: Year-round demand · Growing revenue
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Rumassala - Avg. revenue
- $9,890 +9% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 31%
- Nightly rate
- $105
- Active listings
- 107
Where it places among the 13 ranked markets in Southern Province
- Revenue 4th of 13
- Occupancy 11th of 13
- Market size 13th of 13
- Year-round 1st of 13
- Growth 2nd of 7
- How it earns
- Rumassala is one of the steadier markets in Southern Province: September, its slowest month, still brings in about two-thirds of August's revenue. Listings averaged $9,890 in revenue over the year, the fourth-highest of the 13 ranked markets. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about $579 a month, while the top quarter clear $1,630 and the top 10% $4,320, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of Southern Province. Revenue per listing rose 9% over the year, the second-biggest gain in Southern Province, helped by nightly rates 3% higher. Its 107 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- Guests book early, about 56 days ahead against roughly 42 for the typical market in Southern Province, and stay about 6 nights.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.77 stars) trail the typical market in Southern Province (4.82), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
- What sells
- One-bedroom homes lead the market (34% of entire homes), and houses make up 41% of supply.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who want income that holds up all year.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,020 $1,290- Median listing
- $579/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,630+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 56 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 34%
8. Hikkaduwa
Known for: Large market · Year-round demand
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Hikkaduwa - Avg. revenue
- $5,170 −15% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 32%
- Nightly rate
- $79
- Active listings
- 397
Where it places among the 13 ranked markets in Southern Province
- Revenue 10th of 13
- Occupancy 10th of 13
- Market size 2nd of 13
- Year-round 2nd of 13
- Growth 7th of 7
- How it earns
- Hikkaduwa is Southern Province's second-largest Airbnb market, with 397 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $5,170, the tenth-highest of the 13 ranked markets. Its place at #8 rests on market size (2nd of 13) and year-round demand (2nd of 13) rather than on revenue per listing. Month to month, the median listing earns about $449 and a top-quarter listing $1,050 or more. Revenue per listing fell 15% over the year as nightly rates eased 10%.
- When it earns
- In Hikkaduwa, the months from November to March earn above the yearly average, led by January at about $1,230 per listing; September is the low point at about $685.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (32% of entire homes), and houses make up 53% of supply.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,230 $685- Median listing
- $449/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,050+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 44 days
- Average stay
- 7 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 40%
Areas in the full report: Hikkaduwa Beach · Narigama Beach · Gelee Beach
Full Hikkaduwa Airbnb report9. Galle
Known for: Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Galle - Avg. revenue
- $6,840 −12% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 29%
- Nightly rate
- $110
- Active listings
- 401
Where it places among the 13 ranked markets in Southern Province
- Revenue 7th of 13
- Occupancy 13th of 13
- Market size 1st of 13
- Year-round 9th of 13
- Growth 6th of 7
- How it earns
- Galle is Southern Province's largest Airbnb market, with 401 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $6,840 in revenue over the year, the seventh-highest of the 13 ranked markets. Its place at #9 rests on market size (1st of 13) rather than on revenue per listing. A typical listing takes in about $426 a month; the top quarter clear $1,080 or more. Revenue per listing fell 12% over the year even with rates 4% higher, as bookings softened.
- When it earns
- Galle's season runs from December to April, peaking in December at about $1,550 per listing; September, the quietest month, brings in about $574.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.77 stars) trail the typical market in Southern Province (4.82), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
- What sells
- Two-bedroom homes lead the market (31% of entire homes), and houses make up 56% of supply.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who are prepared for thin bookings around September.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,550 $574- Median listing
- $426/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,080+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 42 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 35%
Areas in the full report: Unawatuna · Galle Fort · Hikkaduwa
Full Galle Airbnb report10. Matara
Known for: High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Matara - Avg. revenue
- $5,010
- Occupancy
- 37%
- Nightly rate
- $69
- Active listings
- 238
Where it places among the 13 ranked markets in Southern Province
- Revenue 11th of 13
- Occupancy 4th of 13
- Market size 6th of 13
- Year-round 7th of 13
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Rates in Matara sit below the Southern Province average, at about $69 a night, but listings are booked on 37% of nights. Moderate rates keep revenue per listing at $5,010, 50% below the Southern Province average. Its place at #10 rests on occupancy (4th of 13) rather than on revenue per listing. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $376, and the best quarter clear $982. With 238 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Matara concentrates from November to March: November earns about $1,550 per listing, about 2.6 times as much as May. Guests book later than in most of Southern Province, about 20 days ahead against roughly 42 for the typical market in Southern Province, so pricing close to the date matters; stays average 7 nights.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (33% of entire homes), and houses make up 52% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet May and are comfortable adjusting prices close to the date.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,550 $605- Median listing
- $376/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $982+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 20 days
- Average stay
- 7 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 40%
Full ranking
How All 13 Ranked Markets in Southern Province Compare
The overall ranking with the five measures behind it. "Slow month" is a market's weakest month of revenue as a share of its best, so a higher figure means steadier income. Select a column heading to re-sort.
| Ahangama Growing revenue, high occupancy | $14,999 | 38% | $140 | 39% | +12% | 204 | |
| Dikwella High earnings, high occupancy | $20,656 | 37% | $144 | 42% | +4% | 129 | |
| Talpe High earnings | $23,806 | 33% | $280 | 43% | +1% | 134 | |
| 4 | Weligama Large market, year-round demand | $6,625 | 36% | $92 | 51% | – | 349 |
| 5 | Ahangama West High occupancy, large market | $7,036 | 39% | $101 | 25% | – | 320 |
| 6 | Mirissa Year-round demand | $8,226 | 32% | $94 | 52% | −1% | 256 |
| 7 | Rumassala Year-round demand, growing revenue | $9,891 | 31% | $104 | 64% | +9% | 107 |
| 8 | Hikkaduwa Large market, year-round demand | $5,171 | 32% | $79 | 56% | −15% | 397 |
| 9 | Galle Large market | $6,835 | 29% | $108 | 37% | −12% | 401 |
| 10 | Matara High occupancy | $5,011 | 37% | $69 | 39% | – | 238 |
| 11 | Unawatuna | $6,224 | 33% | $90 | 35% | – | 160 |
| 12 | Tangalle | $4,535 | 30% | $86 | 36% | – | 179 |
| 13 | Mirissa City | $2,946 | 33% | $53 | 35% | – | 123 |
By measure
Southern Province Airbnb Markets Ranked by Revenue, Nightly Rate and Occupancy
The overall ranking balances five measures. These lists take one at a time, for buyers who care most about income, pricing power, bookings, a steady calendar, momentum or market size.
Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Southern Province
Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 200 listings.
Most expensive Airbnb markets in Southern Province by nightly rate
Average rate per booked night. A high rate earns most where occupancy holds up too. Markets with at least 200 listings.
Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Southern Province
Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 200 listings.
Most year-round Airbnb markets in Southern Province
Revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month, so a higher figure means steadier income. Markets with at least 200 listings.
Largest Airbnb markets in Southern Province
Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.
| # | Market | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Galle #9 overall | 401 | |
| Hikkaduwa #8 overall | 397 | |
| Weligama #4 overall | 349 | |
| 4 | Ahangama West #5 overall | 320 |
| 5 | Mirissa #6 overall | 256 |
| 6 | Matara #10 overall | 238 |
| 7 | Ahangama #1 overall | 204 |
| 8 | Tangalle #12 overall | 179 |
| 9 | Unawatuna #11 overall | 160 |
| 10 | Talpe #3 overall | 134 |
| 11 | Dikwella #2 overall | 129 |
| 12 | Mirissa City #13 overall | 123 |
| 13 | Rumassala #7 overall | 107 |
Seasonality
When Airbnbs in Southern Province Earn the Most
No single month dominates in Southern Province: January is the peak for 4 of the 13 ranked markets and November for 3. September is the most common slowest month, in 8 markets.
January earns about 1.7 times what May does
Average revenue per listing across the 13 ranked markets in Southern Province, by month
| Month | Avg. revenue per listing | Best month for | Highest-ranked examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $1,780 | 4 markets | Ahangama, Mirissa, Hikkaduwa |
| February | $1,660 | 1 market | Unawatuna |
| March | $1,540 | 1 market | Dikwella |
| April | $1,420 | – | – |
| May | $1,040 | – | – |
| June | $1,040 | – | – |
| July | $1,320 | 1 market | Weligama |
| August | $1,280 | 1 market | Rumassala |
| September | $1,040 | – | – |
| October | $1,330 | – | – |
| November | $1,710 | 3 markets | Ahangama West, Matara, Mirissa City |
| December | $1,670 | 2 markets | Talpe, Galle |
Average revenue is per listing across the ranked markets, the line in the chart above. "Best month for" counts the ranked markets whose own revenue peaks in that month.
Method
How the Ranking Works
The ranking covers the 13 markets in Southern Province with at least 100 active Airbnb listings and data through September 2026. Each market is compared with the others on five measures, and markets are ordered by a weighted blend of where they place on each:
- Revenue per listing (35%): average revenue an active listing earned over the past 12 months.
- Occupancy (20%): share of available nights that were booked.
- Market size (20%): active listings. Bigger markets offer more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers when you sell.
- Year-round demand (15%): revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month. The latest month is left out when its bookings look incomplete.
- Growth (10%): change in revenue per listing from the year before. Markets whose boundaries changed between years are scored in the middle.
Left out: 11 markets whose data predate the latest refresh and one town listed a second time under another spelling. The score measures how rentals perform. It does not include purchase prices, financing, operating costs or local short-term rental rules, which vary by address and should be checked before buying. Figures are in US dollars and match each market's own report; see the data methodology for how listings are tracked.
To check one property before buying, run its address and size through the Airbnb income calculator for a revenue, occupancy and nightly-rate range from comparable listings.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in Southern Province
What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Southern Province?
Ahangama ranks first of the 13 markets in Southern Province in AirROI's ranking, with US$15,000 in average revenue per listing and 38% occupancy. Dikwella and Talpe follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.
What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Southern Province?
By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 200 listings, Ahangama leads at US$15,000 a year, ahead of Mirissa at US$8,230. Profit also depends on what a property costs to buy and run, which varies far more between markets than revenue does.
How much does an Airbnb make in Southern Province?
The average active listing in Southern Province earned US$9,940 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 34% occupancy. Across the ranked markets, the middle half averaged between US$5,170 and US$9,890 per listing. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.
What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in Southern Province?
The average listing in Southern Province was booked on 34% of available nights over the past 12 months. Half of the ranked markets fall between 32% and 37%, so a market above about 37% sits in the top quarter. Occupancy is only half the picture: a market with lower occupancy can still earn more if its nightly rates are higher.
Where is Airbnb demand highest in Southern Province?
Among ranked markets with at least 200 listings, Ahangama West has the highest occupancy, with 39% of available nights booked, followed by Ahangama at 38%. Its listings average about US$100 a night and US$7,040 a year.
Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Southern Province?
Among ranked markets with at least 200 listings, Ahangama has the highest average nightly rate, about US$140, followed by Galle at US$110. Matara is the least expensive, at about US$69. The average booked night in Southern Province costs about US$115.
What is the best month for Airbnb in Southern Province?
January is the highest-earning month for 4 of the 13 ranked markets, followed by November (3). September is the most common slowest month, in 8 of the 13 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.
Which Airbnb markets in Southern Province earn the most evenly through the year?
Among ranked markets with at least 200 listings, Hikkaduwa has the steadiest income: its slowest month, September, still earns about 56% of its best. Mirissa follows, at 52%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.
Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in Southern Province?
Among ranked markets with at least 200 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Ahangama, up 12% on the year before. A single strong year can reflect events or new supply, so it is worth checking a market's monthly trend before relying on it.
Is Airbnb still profitable in Southern Province in 2026?
Revenue per listing grew in 4 of the 7 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it rose 1%. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.
How many Airbnb listings are there in Southern Province?
AirROI tracked 4,340 active Airbnb listings in Southern Province over the 12 months to September 2026, across 46 markets. The largest ranked market is Galle, with 401 listings, followed by Hikkaduwa with 397.
Directory
All 46 Airbnb Markets in Southern Province
Every Southern Province city with an AirROI Airbnb market report, A–Z, with its active listing count.
A
- Ahangama 204 listings
- Ahangama West 320 listings
- Ambalangoda 34 listings
G
- Galle 401 listings
- Goviyapana 41 listings
H
- Habaraduwa 63 listings
- Haliwala 18 listings
- Hambantota 36 listings
- Heenatigala Junction 75 listings
- Hikkaduwa 397 listings
I
- Induruwa 24 listings
K
- Kabalana 60 listings
- Kadewatta 27 listings
- Kadurupokuna 18 listings
- Kamburugamuwa 51 listings
- Kathaluwa 48 listings
M
- Madampagama 25 listings
- Marakolliya 18 listings
- Matara 238 listings
- Medaketiya 23 listings
- Midigama 72 listings
- Mirissa 256 listings
- Mirissa City 123 listings
N
- Nilwella 65 listings
S
- Seenigama 19 listings
- Sinimodara 28 listings
T
- Talpe 134 listings
- Tangalle 179 listings
- Thalaramba 98 listings
- Thiranagama 69 listings
- Thissamaharama 19 listings
W
- Walahanduwa 18 listings
- Walgama 62 listings
- Weligama 349 listings