Dawson Homestay :Cozy & Stylish Private room · 8 bedrooms - Revenue
- TZS 25.5M
- Occupancy
- 36.7%
- Daily rate
- TZS 824,159
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Moshi Urban brought in TZS 5,370,955 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 73% less than the national average of TZS 20,183,373.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the national average. Listings averaged TZS 165,732 a night and were booked on 24% of available nights, against TZS 267,000 and 30% for the national average.
Timing matters: in August, the best month, the average listing earned about 3.5 times as much as in April, the slowest. With only 34 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
AirROI tracked 34 active listings in Moshi Urban.
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Gross bookings per Moshi Urban listing averaged TZS 5,370,955 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Tanzania average: TZS 20,183,373), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Moshi Urban listing brought in TZS 2,690,000 in August, its best month, and TZS 767,000 in April, its slowest.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 4.5 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.
August earned about 3.5 times what April did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, TZS 1,200,000.
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
August 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in May 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | – | – | TZS 166,707 | – | – | – |
| Nov 2025 | – | – | TZS 166,122 | – | – | – |
| Dec 2025 | TZS 1,278,038 | 30.5% | TZS 164,634 | TZS 41,227 | 6 days | 4.1 nights |
| Jan 2026 | TZS 901,950 | 22.4% | TZS 157,209 | TZS 29,095 | 23 days | 5.7 nights |
| Feb 2026 | TZS 1,247,614 | 33.1% | TZS 156,400 | TZS 44,558 | 45 days | 6.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | TZS 1,119,555 | 25.3% | TZS 162,871 | TZS 36,115 | 55 days | 4.9 nights |
| Apr 2026 | TZS 767,372 | 28.2% | TZS 160,618 | TZS 25,579 | 13 days | 5.7 nights |
| May 2026 | TZS 852,545 | 24.5% | TZS 166,729 | TZS 27,501 | 14 days | 6.7 nights |
| Jun 2026 | TZS 924,045 | 18.5% | TZS 156,140 | TZS 30,801 | 27 days | 4.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | TZS 801,815 | 14.5% | TZS 145,076 | TZS 25,865 | 80 days | 4.6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | TZS 2,691,290 | 35.7% | TZS 150,524 | TZS 86,816 | 55 days | 8 nights |
| Sep 2026 | TZS 1,370,348 | 21.0% | TZS 147,982 | TZS 45,678 | 54 days | 5.4 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 Moshi Urban address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.
Profit
Yes, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Moshi Urban Airbnb took in TZS 5,370,955 in the 12 months to October 2026, counting listings open only part of the year, and a listing in the top quarter, run by its owner at everyday costs, keeps about TZS 746,000 a month after running costs.
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 | TZS 4,925,955 | TZS 12,232,000 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay8% of Moshi Urban bookings | TZS 445,000 | TZS 1,106,000 |
| Gross bookings | TZS 5,370,955 | TZS 13,338,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 88% of Moshi Urban listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −TZS 754,000 | −TZS 1,871,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; TZS 0 if you clean yourself | −TZS 445,000 | −TZS 1,106,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −TZS 269,000 | −TZS 667,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −TZS 107,000 | −TZS 267,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −TZS 161,000 | −TZS 400,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −TZS 54,000 | −TZS 54,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −TZS 27,000 | −TZS 27,000 |
| ManagementTZS 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | TZS 0 | TZS 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | TZS 0 | TZS 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | TZS 0 | TZS 0 |
| Total running costsAbout 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −TZS 1,817,000 | −TZS 4,392,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | TZS 3,553,955about TZS 296,000 a month | TZS 8,946,000about TZS 746,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Moshi Urban'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 Moshi Urban 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 TZS 1,112,000 a month, against TZS 448,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
Moshi Urban listings were booked on 24% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points below the Tanzania average (30%). Occupancy climbs to 36% in August and falls to 15% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.7 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August was the busiest month in Moshi Urban, July the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
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
The average nightly rate in Moshi Urban, known as ADR (average daily rate), was TZS 165,732 over the past year, about 38% below the Tanzania average of TZS 267,000. Rates peak in May and October at about TZS 167,000 and bottom out in July at about TZS 145,000.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 6.2 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
May rates ran 15% above July's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, TZS 157,000. The 12-month ADR of TZS 165,732 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 Moshi Urban it averaged TZS 38,200 over the past year, from about TZS 25,600 in April to about TZS 86,800 in August.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
August RevPAR was about 3.4 times April's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, TZS 39,300.
Seasonality
With only 34 active listings, the monthly pattern in Moshi Urban is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in August and bottomed out in April.
Guests book Moshi Urban stays 42 days ahead on average (about six weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 80 days ahead, and December stays closest to arrival, about 6 days. A typical July booking is made in late April.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2025 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 42 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 34 active listings in Moshi Urban 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 Moshi Urban.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Moshi Urban neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Uhuru Peak, Moshi Town and Machame. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Uhuru Peak | Popular destination for trekkers and adventure seekers aiming to reach the highest point in Africa, offering breathtaking views and a unique experience. | Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Marangu Route, Machame Route, Umbwe Route, Kilimanjaro Climbing Guides |
| Moshi Town | The local hub of cultural exchanges and a starting point for Kilimanjaro climbs. Offers vibrant markets, restaurants, and local attractions. | Kilimanjaro Coffee Plantations, Cultural Heritage Centre, Moshi Market, Masai Village Tours, Local Craft Shops |
| Machame | The gateway for the popular Machame Route to Kilimanjaro, known for its scenic views and rich vegetation, appealing to trekkers and nature lovers. | Machame Gate, Rainforest Trails, Kilimanjaro Views, Guided Treks, Local Villages |
| Rombo | Less traveled area known for its picturesque landscapes and cultural experiences, great for tourists looking to explore off the beaten path. | Rombo Village, Kilimanjaro Views, Local Rice Farms, Traditional Masai Homes, Cultural Exchange Programs |
| Kilimanjaro National Park | Home to diverse flora and fauna and the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, attracting nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. | Lemosho Route, Shira Route, Kili Wildlife Tours, Scenic Viewpoints, Guided Nature Walks |
| Boma Ng'ombe | A growing suburban area with local charm and easy access to Moshi and Kilimanjaro, ideal for tourists looking for affordable accommodations. | Local Bazaars, Cultural Interactions, Kilimanjaro Views, Peaceful Surroundings, Authentic Local Cuisine |
| Sanya Juu | A scenic village offering panoramic views, rich in agricultural culture and perfect for those seeking a tranquil retreat. | Sanya Juu Viewpoint, Local Coffee Plantations, Traditional Villages, Hiking Trails, Cultural Heritage |
| Lake Chala | A stunning crater lake located near the border with Kenya, popular for its natural beauty and tranquility among tourists. | Lake Chala, Water Activities, Hiking Trails, Bird Watching, Camping Sites |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Moshi Urban is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 41% of listings, against 56% for entire homes. Houses are the most common property type at 71%, about 4.8 times the share of apartments and condos (15%).
Private rooms are a large share of supply
Moshi Urban Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 55.9% | 19 |
| Private room | 41.2% | 14 |
| Shared room | 2.9% | 1 |
Listings by property type
Moshi Urban Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 70.6% | 24 |
| Apartment/Condo | 14.7% | 5 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 8.8% | 3 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 5.9% | 2 |
The most common size among Moshi Urban's 19 entire homes with a bedroom count is one bedroom (6 homes).
Moshi Urban 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 | 31.6% | 6 |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.1% | 4 |
| 3 bedrooms | 21.1% | 4 |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.1% | 4 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.3% | 1 |
The most common capacity in Moshi Urban is two guests (32% of listings), and 41% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 22 listings with a guest capacity on file (65% of the market).
Moshi Urban 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 | 31.8% | 7 |
| 3 guests | 4.5% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 13.6% | 3 |
| 5 guests | 9.1% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 9.1% | 2 |
| 7 guests | 9.1% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 22.7% | 5 |
Moshi Urban hosts set up an average of 3.3 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. 62% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Moshi Urban: 94% of listings offer it, and 59% have an outdoor dining area.
Share of Moshi Urban listings with each common amenity
Guests
Moshi Urban runs on foreign visitors: 97% of guests who left reviews live outside Tanzania. The United States leads with 23% of reviewers, ahead of Kenya at 10%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 44%, followed by Spanish and German.
97% of Moshi Urban guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Moshi Urban guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Nairobi | 9.1% |
| Seoul | 5.5% |
| Auckland | 3.6% |
| Dar es Salaam | 3.6% |
| New York | 3.6% |
Where Moshi Urban guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 22.6% |
| Kenya | 9.7% |
| China | 8.1% |
| Germany | 6.5% |
| New Zealand | 4.8% |
Languages spoken by Moshi Urban guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 43.7% |
| Spanish | 9.2% |
| German | 8.0% |
| French | 6.9% |
| Korean | 5.7% |
Moshi Urban Airbnbs average 4.86 stars, and 29% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and cleanliness is the lowest, at 4.77. Review histories are short, about 8 per listing, so a few stays can move a listing's score.
Communication and value score highest in Moshi Urban; cleanliness is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.83 |
| Cleanliness | 4.77 |
| Communication | 4.85 |
| Location | 4.84 |
| Check-in | 4.80 |
| Value | 4.85 |
Booking patterns
All Moshi Urban listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but none are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 56% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Moshi Urban listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 97.1% | 33 |
| 181-270 days | 2.9% | 1 |
Days a year Moshi Urban listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 91-180 days | 2.9% | 1 |
| 31-90 days | 41.2% | 14 |
| 1-30 days | 55.9% | 19 |
The average Moshi Urban booking lasts 5.9 nights, longest in August and shortest in December. Listings took about 7 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 Moshi Urban
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
All listings in Moshi Urban accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Moshi Urban listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Flexible and Moderate are the most common cancellation policies in Moshi Urban, each used by 47% of listings. Hosts here lean flexible: 94% of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 6% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Moshi Urban listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than a quarter of Moshi Urban listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is TZS 46,805, and some higher fees lift the average to TZS 64,429. Spread over the average stay of 5.9 nights, that adds roughly TZS 7,940 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 8% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Moshi Urban, a private room, took in TZS 25,500,000 over the past year, about 4.8 times the city's average of TZS 5,370,000. Three of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
Dawson Homestay :Cozy & Stylish Private room · 8 bedrooms
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Kili Apartment: AC•FastWiFi•Guest Favorite•Netflix Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 5.00
Private Kili house: KiliView•6 Guests•WiFi.washer Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00 Fewer than 1% of Moshi Urban listings are classed as professionally managed. Only 26% of listings are run by Superhosts. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 88% of listings.
Nearby markets
AirROI also tracks listings in this area under another name: Moshi (59 active listings) has its own page and is left out of the comparison below.
The only nearby market in the table, Arusha (71 km away), earned about 81% more than Moshi Urban per listing.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arusha 71 km | 294 | TZS 9,732,848 | TZS 181,188 | 24% |
Markets elsewhere in Tanzania with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Moshi Urban:
FAQ
An active Moshi Urban Airbnb grossed TZS 5,370,955 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 34 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in TZS 1,500,000 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Moshi Urban listings earn between TZS 328,000 and TZS 1,500,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth TZS 2,650,000 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 Moshi Urban were booked on 24% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 30% for the national average. August was the busiest month.
The average booked night in Moshi Urban cost TZS 165,732 before fees. Half of listings charge between TZS 60,200 and TZS 181,000, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Moshi Urban 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.
It can be, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Moshi Urban Airbnb grossed TZS 5,370,955 in the 12 months to October 2026, 73% below the national average of TZS 20,183,373, counting listings open only part of the year, and a listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, keeps about TZS 746,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
August paid best over the past year, at TZS 2,690,000 per active listing, and April paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
Each night a Moshi Urban listing was open to book earned TZS 38,200 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 TZS 88,700 or more.
Moshi Urban stays were booked 42 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 Moshi Urban Airbnb stay lasted 5.9 nights over the past year. A listing took 7 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Moshi Urban Airbnbs 4.86 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and cleanliness lowest.
Uhuru Peak, Moshi Town and Machame draw the most short-term rental interest in Moshi Urban. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 34 active Airbnb listings in Moshi Urban as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Arusha, 71 km away.
In Moshi Urban, more than a quarter of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is TZS 46,805, and some higher fees lift the average to TZS 64,429.
All of Tanzania had 2,141,895 international arrivals in 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics reports. AirROI estimates 231 Airbnb stays in Moshi Urban, Tanzania in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Tanzania tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 34 active Airbnb listings in Moshi Urban from November 2025 to October 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 Tanzanian shillings at TZS 2,600 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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