Airbnb market data · 202512 months to April 2025
Medaketiya, Sri Lanka Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Medaketiya brought in Rs 4,949,056 over the 12 months through April 2025, across just 23 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Medaketiya run through April 2025.
The short answer
Medaketiya Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged Rs 58,260 a night and were booked on 24% of available nights.
Timing matters: in May, the best month, the average listing earned about 4.5 times as much as in March, the slowest. With only 23 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 23 active listings, Medaketiya is the 36th-largest of 46 Southern Province markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Medaketiya?
Gross bookings per Medaketiya listing averaged Rs 4,949,056 over the 12 months to April 2025 (Southern Province average: Rs 3,114,723), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Medaketiya listing brought in Rs 2,070,000 in May, its best month, and Rs 456,000 in March, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 51% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Medaketiya's 23 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn Rs 2,320,000+ a month, about 6 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn Rs 1,020,000 or more, roughly Rs 630,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about Rs 387,000 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn Rs 131,000 or less, about a third 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.
May earned about 4.5 times what March did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, Rs 811,000. Dashed: April left out, as the latest month's data looks incomplete.
Medaketiya Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the April 2025 data.
May led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in December and bookings in November, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | Booking Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Rs 2,067,880 | 41.9% | Rs 24,537 | 96 days |
| Jun 2024 | Rs 1,866,181 | 35.0% | Rs 24,551 | 117 days |
| Jul 2024 | Rs 642,302 | 22.8% | Rs 24,887 | 118 days |
| Aug 2024 | Rs 946,610 | 43.0% | Rs 24,744 | 107 days |
| Sep 2024 | Rs 476,910 | 15.6% | Rs 24,560 | 45 days |
| Oct 2024 | Rs 456,431 | 27.1% | Rs 24,671 | 29 days |
| Nov 2024 | Rs 478,454 | 44.6% | Rs 23,489 | 73 days |
| Dec 2024 | Rs 528,506 | 30.1% | Rs 53,251 | 81 days |
| Jan 2025 | Rs 488,977 | 20.4% | Rs 49,002 | 61 days |
| Feb 2025 | Rs 513,516 | 41.7% | Rs 48,961 | 73 days |
| Mar 2025 | Rs 456,234 | 40.0% | Rs 48,607 | 37 days |
| Apr 2025* | Rs 605,188 | 34.2% | Rs 48,301 | 87 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. *Apr 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.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Medaketiya address, run it through the Airbnb income calculator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Medaketiya Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Medaketiya Airbnb took in Rs 4,949,056 in the 12 months to April 2025, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about Rs 301,000 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 802,000 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.
Medaketiya Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Gross bookings | Rs 4,949,056 | Rs 13,020,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's fee15.5% of bookings, Airbnb's standard host-only fee | −Rs 767,000 | −Rs 2,018,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −Rs 247,000 | −Rs 651,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −Rs 99,000 | −Rs 260,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −Rs 148,000 | −Rs 391,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −Rs 49,000 | −Rs 49,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −Rs 25,000 | −Rs 25,000 |
| 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 1,335,000 | −Rs 3,394,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | Rs 3,614,056about Rs 301,000 a month | Rs 9,626,000about Rs 802,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Medaketiya Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Medaketiya'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 Medaketiya 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 Medaketiya's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Medaketiya listings are booked on 47% or more of their nights, against 19% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of Rs 11,500 adds about Rs 115,000 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge Rs 30,700 a night or more, against a median of Rs 11,500. 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 495,000 a year.
- Open for the busy months. May brought the average listing about Rs 2,070,000, against Rs 456,000 in March, 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 1,085,000 a month, against Rs 412,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Medaketiya?
Medaketiya listings were booked on 24% of the nights they were open over the past year, 10 percentage points below the Southern Province average (34%) and 9 points below the Sri Lanka average (33%). Occupancy swings from 16% in September to 45% in November.
Across Medaketiya's 23 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 69%+ of open nights, 50 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 47% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 19% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 15% or less, under two nights a week.
November was the busiest month in Medaketiya, September the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Dashed: April data incomplete. The 12-month rate of 24% 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 Medaketiya?
The average nightly rate in Medaketiya, known as ADR (average daily rate), was Rs 58,260 over the past year, about 60% above the Southern Province average of Rs 36,500 and about twice the Sri Lanka average of Rs 29,800. Averaged month by month, rates swing with the seasons, from about Rs 23,500 in November to about Rs 53,300 in December.
Across Medaketiya's 23 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge Rs 96,400+ a night, about 8.4 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge Rs 30,700 or more, about Rs 19,000 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about Rs 11,500 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge Rs 4,965 or less, about 43% of the median.
December rates ran 127% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, Rs 33,800. Dashed: April data incomplete. The 12-month ADR of Rs 58,260 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 Medaketiya
With only 23 active listings, the monthly pattern in Medaketiya is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in May and bottomed out in March.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Medaketiya?
Guests book Medaketiya stays 56 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 118 days ahead, and October stays closest to arrival, about 29 days. A typical July booking is made in mid-March.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
Dashed: April data incomplete. The 12-month figure of 56 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 Medaketiya
None of the 23 active listings in Medaketiya 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 Medaketiya.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Medaketiya
AirROI's area guide picks five Medaketiya neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Medaketiya Beach, Hummanaya Blow Hole and Rekawa. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medaketiya Beach | A serene coastal area known for its beautiful beach and calm waters. Ideal for tourists looking for relaxation and natural beauty with opportunities for water sports and sunbathing. | Medaketiya Beach, Ranna Beach, water sports activities, local seafood restaurants, sunset views |
| Hummanaya Blow Hole | Unique natural attraction attracting adventure seekers and nature lovers. Perfect for hosting tourists interested in ecological and geological wonders. | Hummanaya Blow Hole, natural scenery, tours and excursions, wildlife viewing |
| Rekawa | Known for its turtle nesting sites, this area attracts eco-tourists and conservation enthusiasts. Great for stays focused on nature and sustainability. | Rekawa Beach, turtle watching, natural reserves, ecotourism activities |
| Mulkirigala Rock Temple | Historical and spiritual site attracting culture and history buffs. Ideal for visitors seeking a unique cultural experience in a rural setting. | Mulkirigala Temple, historical ruins, scenic viewpoints, local culture |
| Kalamatiya Bird Sanctuary | A haven for bird watchers and nature lovers, this sanctuary offers a peaceful retreat with opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography. | Kalamatiya Lagoon, bird watching, eco-friendly tours, nature photography |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Medaketiya vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 35 km, Walgama (34 km away, 62 listings) earned the most per listing, about 91% more than Medaketiya.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangalle 2 km | 179 | Rs 1,421,482 | Rs 26,856 | 30% |
| Nilwella 12 km | 65 | Rs 4,656,255 | Rs 34,811 | 37% |
| Dikwella 13 km | 129 | Rs 6,474,561 | Rs 45,205 | 37% |
| Hambantota 22 km | 36 | Rs 1,319,925 | Rs 26,800 | 23% |
| Matara 32 km | 238 | Rs 1,570,683 | Rs 21,474 | 37% |
| Polhena 32 km | 41 | Rs 5,014,525 | Rs 42,648 | 32% |
| Walgama 34 km | 62 | Rs 9,462,025 | Rs 54,985 | 45% |
| Kamburugamuwa 35 km | 51 | Rs 4,465,053 | Rs 48,362 | 33% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Southern Province
- Galle Airbnb data 401 listings
- Hikkaduwa Airbnb data 397 listings
- Weligama Airbnb data 349 listings
- Ahangama West Airbnb data 320 listings
- Mirissa Airbnb data 256 listings
- Ahangama Airbnb data 204 listings
- Unawatuna Airbnb data 160 listings
- Talpe Airbnb data 134 listings
FAQ
Medaketiya Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Medaketiya?
An active Medaketiya Airbnb grossed Rs 4,949,056 on average in the 12 months to April 2025, according to AirROI's tracking of 23 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in Rs 1,020,000 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Medaketiya?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Medaketiya listings earn between Rs 131,000 and Rs 1,020,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth Rs 2,320,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Medaketiya?
Listings in Medaketiya were booked on 24% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 34% for the Southern Province average. November was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Medaketiya?
The average booked night in Medaketiya cost Rs 58,260 before fees. Half of listings charge between Rs 4,965 and Rs 30,700; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Medaketiya?
None of the active Medaketiya listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Medaketiya?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Medaketiya Airbnb grossed Rs 4,949,056 in the 12 months to April 2025, 59% above the Southern Province average of Rs 3,114,723, though with only 23 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, Rs 3,614,056 a year (about Rs 301,000 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 802,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Medaketiya?
May paid best over the past year, at Rs 2,070,000 per active listing, and March paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Medaketiya?
Medaketiya stays were booked 56 days (about eight 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 Medaketiya?
Medaketiya Beach, Hummanaya Blow Hole and Rekawa draw the most short-term rental interest in Medaketiya. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Medaketiya?
AirROI counted 23 active Airbnb listings in Medaketiya as of April 2025. The closest tracked market is Tangalle, 2 km away.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 23 active Airbnb listings in Medaketiya from May 2024 to April 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 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.