Airbnb market data · 202512 months to October 2025
Kpalimé, Togo Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Kpalimé brought in F CFA 804,295 over the 12 months through October 2025, across just 18 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Kpalimé run through October 2025.
The short answer
Kpalimé Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged F CFA 23,731 a night and were booked on 19% of available nights.
Timing matters: in January, the best month, the average listing earned about 3.5 times as much as in June, the slowest. With only 18 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
AirROI tracked 18 active listings in Kpalimé.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Kpalimé?
Gross bookings per Kpalimé listing averaged F CFA 804,295 over the 12 months to October 2025, before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Kpalimé listing brought in F CFA 171,000 in January, its best month, and F CFA 49,100 in June, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 33% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Kpalimé's 18 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn F CFA 300,000+ a month, about 3.7 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn F CFA 151,000 or more, roughly F CFA 69,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about F CFA 82,100 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn F CFA 40,000 or less, about half 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.
January earned about 3.5 times what June did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, F CFA 123,000.
Kpalimé Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the October 2025 data.
January led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in October and bookings in April, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | Booking Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | F CFA 136,957 | 25.0% | F CFA 24,234 | 14 days |
| Dec 2024 | F CFA 154,080 | 25.2% | F CFA 23,888 | 4 days |
| Jan 2025 | F CFA 170,520 | 25.1% | F CFA 23,918 | 22 days |
| Feb 2025 | F CFA 120,644 | 23.4% | F CFA 23,909 | 14 days |
| Mar 2025 | F CFA 155,782 | 19.4% | F CFA 23,777 | 7 days |
| Apr 2025 | F CFA 142,887 | 25.3% | F CFA 24,061 | 18 days |
| May 2025 | F CFA 165,336 | 16.1% | F CFA 24,720 | 12 days |
| Jun 2025 | F CFA 49,135 | 10.0% | F CFA 26,213 | 8 days |
| Jul 2025 | F CFA 79,633 | 12.9% | F CFA 26,724 | 25 days |
| Aug 2025 | F CFA 110,271 | 17.8% | F CFA 27,295 | 14 days |
| Sep 2025 | F CFA 61,157 | 7.1% | F CFA 27,894 | 8 days |
| Oct 2025 | F CFA 128,203 | 12.9% | F CFA 28,338 | 7 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Kpalimé market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb revenue calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Kpalimé Profitable?
Yes, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Kpalimé Airbnb took in F CFA 804,295 in the 12 months to October 2025, counting listings open only part of the year, and a listing in the top quarter, run by its owner at everyday costs, keeps about F CFA 90,500 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.
Kpalimé Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Gross bookings | F CFA 804,295 | F CFA 1,474,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's fee15.5% of bookings, Airbnb's standard host-only fee | −F CFA 124,700 | −F CFA 228,500 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −F CFA 40,200 | −F CFA 73,700 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −F CFA 16,100 | −F CFA 29,500 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −F CFA 24,100 | −F CFA 44,200 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −F CFA 8,000 | −F CFA 8,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −F CFA 4,000 | −F CFA 4,000 |
| ManagementF CFA 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | F CFA 0 | F CFA 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | F CFA 0 | F CFA 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | F CFA 0 | F CFA 0 |
| Total running costsAbout 27% of bookings | −F CFA 217,100 | −F CFA 387,900 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | F CFA 587,195about F CFA 48,900 a month | F CFA 1,086,100about F CFA 90,500 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Kpalimé Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Kpalimé'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 Kpalimé 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 Kpalimé's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Kpalimé listings are booked on 25% or more of their nights, against 14% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of F CFA 20,000 adds about F CFA 200,000 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge F CFA 28,900 a night or more, against a median of F CFA 20,000. 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 F CFA 80,400 a year.
- Open for the busy months. January brought the average listing about F CFA 171,000, against F CFA 49,100 in June, 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 F CFA 122,800 a month, against F CFA 67,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Kpalimé?
Kpalimé listings were booked on 19% of the nights they were open over the past year. Occupancy climbs to 25% in April and falls to 7% in September.
Across Kpalimé's 18 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 39%+ of open nights, 25 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 25% or more, roughly one and a half nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 14% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 7% or less, less than one night a week.
April was the busiest month in Kpalimé, September the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Kpalimé?
The average nightly rate in Kpalimé, known as ADR (average daily rate), was F CFA 23,731 over the past year. Averaged month by month, rates peak in September and October at about F CFA 28,300 and bottom out in March and December at about F CFA 23,800.
Across Kpalimé's 18 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge F CFA 40,400+ a night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge F CFA 28,900 or more, about F CFA 8,900 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about F CFA 20,000 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge F CFA 14,500 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
October rates ran 19% above March's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, F CFA 25,400. The 12-month ADR of F CFA 23,731 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 Kpalimé
With only 18 active listings, the monthly pattern in Kpalimé is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in January and bottomed out in June.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Kpalimé?
Guests book Kpalimé stays 19 days ahead on average (about three weeks), so many trips are booked close to arrival. July stays are booked furthest out, about 25 days ahead, and December stays closest to arrival, about 4 days. A typical July booking is made in mid-June.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
The 12-month figure of 19 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 Kpalimé
None of the 18 active listings in Kpalimé 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 Kpalimé.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kpalimé
AirROI's area guide picks eight Kpalimé neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Kpalimé City Center, Mount Agou and Togoville. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kpalimé City Center | The bustling heart of Kpalimé, offering easy access to shops, restaurants, and local markets. Ideal for travelers looking to experience the local culture and community vibes. | Kpalimé Market, Kpalimé Cathedral, local artisan shops, Kpalimé Botanical Garden, Gbatopé Hill |
| Mount Agou | The highest peak in Togo, offering stunning views and nature trails. A popular spot for nature lovers and adventure seekers looking for outdoor experiences. | Hiking trails, Scenic viewpoints, Local villages, Nature photography, Picnic areas |
| Togoville | A historic town located near Lake Togo, it's rich in culture and traditions. Great for tourists looking to explore Togolese culture and history. | Statue of the Mother, Local crafts, Cultural festivals, Lake Togo boat tours, Traditional music and dances |
| Akwapim Ridge | Known for its cool climate and lush landscapes, this area attracts visitors looking for relaxation and nature. Perfect for those seeking a getaway from the city. | Waterfalls, Hiking trails, Nature reserves, Scenic views, Picnic spots |
| Aného | A coastal town that showcases Togo's beachside beauty and colonial history. Popular among tourists who enjoy beach activities and historical sites. | Aného Beach, Colonial architecture, Local seafood markets, Cultural festivals, Walled fortifications |
| Kpalimé Hills | This area offers a serene environment with breathtaking views and is ideal for eco-tourism and vacationers seeking tranquility and nature. | Eco-lodges, Nature trails, Bird watching, Cultural interactions, Campsites |
| Kpalimé's Artisanal Village | A unique place where visitors can see and purchase locally made handicrafts. Attracts tourists interested in local arts and crafts. | Craft workshops, Artisan shops, Local galleries, Cultural exhibitions, Interactive art experiences |
| Kouma Konda | A tranquil village known for its picturesque landscapes and traditional Togolese culture. Ideal for tourists seeking an authentic Togolese experience away from the urban crowd. | Cultural heritage sites, Traditional architecture, Nature walks, Local cuisine, Community festivals |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
FAQ
Kpalimé Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Kpalimé?
An active Kpalimé Airbnb grossed F CFA 804,295 on average in the 12 months to October 2025, according to AirROI's tracking of 18 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in F CFA 151,000 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Kpalimé?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Kpalimé listings earn between F CFA 40,000 and F CFA 151,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth F CFA 300,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Kpalimé?
Listings in Kpalimé were booked on 19% of available nights over the past year. April was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Kpalimé?
The average booked night in Kpalimé cost F CFA 23,731 before fees. Half of listings charge between F CFA 14,500 and F CFA 28,900, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Kpalimé?
None of the active Kpalimé 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 Kpalimé?
It can be, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Kpalimé Airbnb grossed F CFA 804,295 in the 12 months to October 2025, though with only 18 active listings a single property can move that figure, counting listings open only part of the year, and a listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, keeps about F CFA 90,500 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Kpalimé?
January paid best over the past year, at F CFA 171,000 per active listing, and June paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Kpalimé?
Kpalimé stays were booked 19 days (about three weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing can still fill close to the date.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Kpalimé?
Kpalimé City Center, Mount Agou and Togoville draw the most short-term rental interest in Kpalimé. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Kpalimé?
AirROI counted 18 active Airbnb listings in Kpalimé as of October 2025.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 18 active Airbnb listings in Kpalimé from November 2024 to October 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 West African CFA francs at F CFA 565 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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.