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Lusaka, Zambia Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

The average Airbnb in Lusaka brought in ZK 82,293 over the 12 months through October 2026.

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou, Founder @ AirROI Updated November 4, 2026

Active Airbnb listings: 476
Avg. booking lead time: 22 days
Listings showing a permit: 0%
Peak revenue month: July
Lowest revenue month: February

The short answer

Lusaka Airbnb Market at a Glance

Listings averaged ZK 1,414 a night and were booked on 29% of available nights.

July, usually the best month, brings in about 54% more per listing than February, usually the slowest.

AirROI tracked 476 active listings in Lusaka. From a year earlier, the number of active listings grew 54%.

Browse the live Lusaka Airbnb market Search by revenue, occupancy and neighborhood on an interactive map See Every Lusaka Listing

Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Lusaka?

Gross bookings per Lusaka listing averaged ZK 82,293 over the 12 months to October 2026, before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Lusaka listing brings in ZK 17,400 in July, its best month, and ZK 11,300 in February, its slowest. January runs within 2% of February, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 30% 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 4.4 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ZK 31,400+ a month, about three times the typical property.
Strong performers (top 25%) earn ZK 19,900 or more, roughly ZK 9,700 a month above the median.
Typical properties (median) earn about ZK 10,200 a month.
Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ZK 4,440 or less, about 44% 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.

July earns about 1.5 times what February does

Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026

Monthly average ZK 18,600 ZK 10,600

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ZK 13,600. 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.

Lusaka Airbnb Data by Month

Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.

July 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in August 2026 and bookings in December 2025, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Lusaka, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026
Month	Avg. Revenue	Occupancy	Avg. Nightly Rate	RevPAR	Booking Lead Time	Avg. Length of Stay
Oct 2025	ZK 12,379	33.1%	ZK 1,482	ZK 399	19 days	5.6 nights
Nov 2025	ZK 12,308	34.3%	ZK 1,475	ZK 410	20 days	6.4 nights
Dec 2025	ZK 16,884	37.9%	ZK 1,469	ZK 545	17 days	6.8 nights
Jan 2026	ZK 11,258	27.7%	ZK 1,457	ZK 363	15 days	6.1 nights
Feb 2026	ZK 11,962	33.5%	ZK 1,454	ZK 427	13 days	7.7 nights
Mar 2026	ZK 12,961	32.2%	ZK 1,469	ZK 418	19 days	7 nights
Apr 2026	ZK 14,033	32.0%	ZK 1,505	ZK 468	26 days	6.6 nights
May 2026	ZK 14,821	31.5%	ZK 1,524	ZK 478	16 days	6.5 nights
Jun 2026	ZK 15,084	34.2%	ZK 1,527	ZK 503	29 days	6.8 nights
Jul 2026	ZK 18,586	34.6%	ZK 1,526	ZK 600	31 days	8.1 nights
Aug 2026	ZK 17,367	37.9%	ZK 1,555	ZK 560	33 days	5.5 nights
Sep 2026	ZK 14,170	31.4%	ZK 1,555	ZK 472	17 days	4.5 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 Lusaka address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Lusaka Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Lusaka Airbnb took in ZK 82,293 in the 12 months to October 2026, an average that counts every active listing, including those open only part of the year. A listing in the top quarter took in about ZK 160,740, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about ZK 9,720 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money.

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.

Lusaka Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Lusaka Airbnb
Line	Average listing	Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookings	ZK 79,573	ZK 155,420
Cleaning fees guests pay3% of Lusaka bookings	ZK 2,720	ZK 5,320
Gross bookings	ZK 82,293	ZK 160,740
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 83% of Lusaka listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest	−ZK 11,030	−ZK 21,540
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; ZK 0 if you clean yourself	−ZK 2,720	−ZK 5,320
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings	−ZK 4,110	−ZK 8,040
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%	−ZK 1,650	−ZK 3,210
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%	−ZK 2,470	−ZK 4,820
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover	−ZK 820	−ZK 820
Permit and registrationWhere one is required	−ZK 410	−ZK 410
ManagementZK 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings	ZK 0	ZK 0
Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free	ZK 0	ZK 0
Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on	ZK 0	ZK 0
Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee	−ZK 23,210	−ZK 44,160
Left for housing costs, then profit	ZK 59,083about ZK 4,920 a month	ZK 116,580about ZK 9,720 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees	Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own Lusaka Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Lusaka'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 Lusaka 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 Lusaka's Top Earners Get There

More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Lusaka listings are booked on 50% or more of their nights, against 27% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of ZK 1,225 adds about ZK 12,200 in bookings.
Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge ZK 1,725 a night or more, against a median of ZK 1,225. 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 ZK 7,960 a year.
Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about ZK 17,400, against ZK 11,300 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
Reviews that stand out. Lusaka listings average 4.70 stars, and 20% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.

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 ZK 13,400 a month, against ZK 6,860 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Lusaka?

Lusaka listings were booked on 29% of the nights they were open over the past year. Counting only the listings booked in each month and averaging each month over two years, occupancy stays within a narrow band, from 30% in January to 38% in December.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 6 times as often as the bottom quarter.

Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 74%+ of open nights, 47 points above the median.
Strong performers (top 25%) fill 50% or more, roughly three nights a week.
Typical properties (median) fill about 27% of open nights.
Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 12% or less, less than one night a week.

December is usually the busiest month in Lusaka, January the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026

Monthly average 34% 42% 28%

The 12-month rate of 29% 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 Lusaka?

The average nightly rate in Lusaka, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ZK 1,414 over the past year. In a typical year, rates barely change through the year, staying between about ZK 1,375 and ZK 1,515.

The top 10% charge about 2.8 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge ZK 2,475+ a night, about twice the median.
Strong performers (top 25%) charge ZK 1,725 or more, about ZK 500 above the median.
Typical properties (median) charge about ZK 1,225 a night.
Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge ZK 885 or less, about three-quarters of the median.

Average nightly rate by month in Lusaka

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026

Monthly average ZK 1,560 ZK 1,290

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ZK 1,460.

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Lusaka?

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 Lusaka it averaged ZK 412 over the past year, from about ZK 369 in a typical January to about ZK 562 in a typical July.

Per open night, by tier:

Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ZK 801+ per open night, about 2.4 times the median.
Strong performers (top 25%) earn ZK 540 or more, about ZK 210 a night above the median.
Typical properties (median) earn about ZK 330 per open night.
Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ZK 172 or less, about half of the median.

July RevPAR is about 1.5 times January's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026

Monthly average ZK 600 ZK 360

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ZK 447. The 12-month RevPAR of ZK 412 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Lusaka

Lusaka has two high seasons, July–August and December, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest in January and February and slows again in October and November.

Average revenue by month in Lusaka

Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years

Monthly average ZK 17,400 ZK 11,300

The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, ZK 13,600.

Revenue by month in Lusaka in numbers

Average monthly revenue per active listing in Lusaka, by calendar month
Month	Season	Revenue per listing
January	Low season	ZK 11,400
February	Low season	ZK 11,300
March	Shoulder season	ZK 14,000
April	Shoulder season	ZK 14,500
May	Shoulder season	ZK 13,500
June	Shoulder season	ZK 13,100
July	High season	ZK 17,400
August	High season	ZK 16,200
September	Shoulder season	ZK 12,800
October	Low season	ZK 12,100
November	Low season	ZK 11,500
December	High season	ZK 15,300

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Lusaka by season
Season	Revenue per month	Occupancy	Nightly rate
High seasonJuly–August, December	ZK 16,300	37%	ZK 1,461
Shoulder seasonMarch–June, September	ZK 13,600	33%	ZK 1,492
Low seasonJanuary–February, October–November	ZK 11,600	33%	ZK 1,416

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Lusaka?

Guests book Lusaka stays 22 days ahead on average (about three weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 31 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 12 days. A typical August booking is made in mid-July.

August stays are booked furthest ahead

Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026

Monthly average 20 days 33 days 10 days

The 12-month figure of 22 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 Lusaka

None of the 476 active listings in Lusaka 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 Lusaka.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Lusaka

AirROI's area guide picks eight Lusaka neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Lusaka Central, Woodlands and New Makambako. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Lusaka
Area	Who it suits	Landmarks nearby
Lusaka Central	The bustling heart of Lusaka, perfect for both business and leisure travelers. Close to government offices, shopping districts, and cultural attractions.	National Museum of Zambia, Kabwe Road Shopping Mall, Cairo Road, Independence Avenue, Lusaka Playhouse
Woodlands	A suburban area popular with families and expatriates, offering a mix of residential comfort and access to amenities.	Woodlands mall, Shamwari Lodge, Manda Hill Mall, Woodlands Theatre
New Makambako	A rapidly developing area with modern housing and amenities, attracting both locals and expatriates looking for comfortable living.	New Makambako Park, Local markets, Development projects, Community centers
Kamwala	A vibrant area known for its local markets and lively atmosphere; attracts budget travelers and those looking for an authentic Zambian experience.	Kamwala Market, Local eateries, Zambia National Football Stadium
Chilenje	A well-established residential area with a rich cultural vibe and close-knit community; offers affordable stays for long-term guests.	Chilenje market, Local community centers, Art galleries, Cafes and restaurants
Ibex Hill	A tranquil suburb with more spacious accommodations and proximity to nature, favored by families and longer-stay visitors.	Ibex Hill Nature Reserve, Local parks, Family-friendly restaurants
Kabulonga	An affluent suburb known for its luxurious properties and expatriate community, a prime area for high-end Airbnb rentals.	Kabulonga Shopping Mall, Fine dining restaurants, International schools
Matero	A traditional Zambian neighborhood that offers a glimpse into local life, popular among travelers seeking an authentic cultural experience.	Matero Market, Local music venues, Community events

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Lusaka Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Entire homes make up 87% of listings in Lusaka, but private rooms are a real segment: about one listing in seven (13%) rents out a single room. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 61%, about 2.1 times the share of houses (29%).

Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment

Lusaka Airbnb listings by room type

Room types in numbers

Lusaka Airbnb listings by room type
Room type	Share of listings	Listings
Entire home	86.6%	412
Private room	13.4%	64

Listings by property type

Lusaka Airbnb listings by property type

Property types in numbers

Lusaka Airbnb listings by property type
Property type	Share of listings	Listings
Apartment/Condo	60.9%	290
House	29.0%	138
Hotel/Boutique	7.8%	37
Others	1.9%	9
Unique stay	0.2%	1
Cabin/Outdoor	0.2%	1

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Lusaka Have?

Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Lusaka (44% of entire homes), and 31% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 409 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Lusaka entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

22%

44%

26%

Bedroom counts in numbers

Lusaka entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms	Share of entire homes with a bedroom count	Entire homes
Studio	3.7%	15
1 bedroom	22.0%	90
2 bedrooms	43.5%	178
3 bedrooms	25.9%	106
4 bedrooms	3.7%	15
5+ bedrooms	1.2%	5

What Each Home Size Earns in Lusaka

A typical studio in Lusaka earned ZK 64,600 over the past year, against ZK 125,000 for a four-bedroom home.

What each home size earns in Lusaka
Home size	Listings	Typical annual revenue (median)	Average annual revenue	Avg. nightly rate	Occupancy
Studio	15	ZK 64,600	ZK 80,700	ZK 902	40%
1 bedroom	90	ZK 32,000	ZK 62,300	ZK 1,009	30%
2 bedrooms	178	ZK 47,500	ZK 83,600	ZK 1,345	29%
3 bedrooms	106	ZK 83,300	ZK 109,000	ZK 1,956	30%
4 bedrooms	15	ZK 125,000	ZK 224,000	ZK 2,760	33%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Lusaka Sleep?

Most Lusaka listings are sized for couples and small families: 69% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 5% take eight or more. Shares are of the 418 listings with a guest capacity on file (88% of the market).

Lusaka listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file

<1%

26%

39%

18%

Guest capacity in numbers

Lusaka listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity	Share of listings with a capacity on file	Listings
1 guest	0.5%	2
2 guests	25.8%	108
3 guests	3.6%	15
4 guests	39.0%	163
5 guests	7.4%	31
6 guests	17.7%	74
7 guests	0.7%	3
8+ guests	5.3%	22

How Lusaka Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Lusaka hosts set up an average of 2.3 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 41% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing: 24
Beds per listing: 2.3
Show exact location: 41%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Lusaka Offer?

Free on-site parking is close to standard in Lusaka: 97% of listings offer it, and 56% have a backyard.

Share of Lusaka listings with each common amenity

Free parking on premises 97%
Wifi 96%
TV 93%
Kitchen 92%
Iron 77%
Refrigerator 75%
Hot water 75%
Air conditioning 74%
Hangers 71%
Dishes and silverware 70%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Lusaka

Listings in Lusaka with an outdoor kitchen earned about 2.4 times as much a year, on average, as those without: ZK 188,000 against ZK 78,400. The gap is smaller for sun loungers (about 2.3 times as much) and a sound system (about 80% more). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.

Revenue gap for Lusaka listings with each amenity

How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it

Outdoor kitchen +140% on 4% of listings
Sun loungers +128% on 6% of listings
Sound system +79% on 7% of listings
Outdoor furniture +75% on 31% of listings
Pool +69% on 27% of listings
Outdoor dining area +65% on 32% of listings
Single level home +58% on 24% of listings
Smart lock +56% on 3% of listings
Backyard +56% on 56% of listings
Patio or balcony +53% on 36% of listings

Revenue by amenity in numbers

Average annual revenue of Lusaka listings with and without each amenity
Amenity	Listings with it	Avg. revenue with	Avg. revenue without	Revenue gap
Outdoor kitchen	4%	ZK 188,000	ZK 78,400	+140%
Sun loungers	6%	ZK 174,000	ZK 76,500	+128%
Sound system	7%	ZK 139,000	ZK 77,800	+79%
Outdoor furniture	31%	ZK 117,000	ZK 66,800	+75%
Pool	27%	ZK 117,000	ZK 69,200	+69%
Outdoor dining area	32%	ZK 113,000	ZK 68,200	+65%
Single level home	24%	ZK 114,000	ZK 72,100	+58%
Smart lock	3%	ZK 126,000	ZK 80,900	+56%
Backyard	56%	ZK 97,800	ZK 62,800	+56%
Patio or balcony	36%	ZK 106,000	ZK 69,100	+53%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Lusaka?

Lusaka runs on foreign visitors: 87% of guests who left reviews live outside Zambia. The United States leads with 18% of reviewers, ahead of the United Kingdom at 14%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 56%, followed by French and Spanish.

87% of Lusaka guests come from abroad

Where guests who left reviews live

Where Lusaka guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

Lusaka 6%
Harare 6%
London 4%
Johannesburg 2%

Top origin cities in numbers

Where Lusaka guests come from: top cities
Origin city	Share of guests
Lusaka	5.9%
Harare	5.7%
London	4.3%
Johannesburg	2.1%

Where Lusaka guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

United States 18%
United Kingdom 14%
Zambia 13%
South Africa 11%
Zimbabwe 7%

Top origin countries in numbers

Where Lusaka guests come from: top countries
Origin country	Share of guests
United States	17.8%
United Kingdom	14.3%
Zambia	13.0%
South Africa	10.7%
Zimbabwe	7.2%

Languages spoken by Lusaka guests

Share of guests who left reviews

English 56%
French 9%
Spanish 6%
German 5%
Swahili 2%

Top languages in numbers

Languages spoken by Lusaka guests
Language	Share of guests
English	56.4%
French	9.2%
Spanish	6.3%
German	5.3%
Swahili	2.4%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Lusaka?

Lusaka Airbnbs average 4.70 stars, and 20% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on location: it scores 4.66, against 4.83 for host communication.

Communication scores highest in Lusaka; location is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

Accuracy 4.70
Cleanliness 4.73
Communication 4.83
Location 4.66
Check-in 4.77
Value 4.69

Category scores in numbers

Lusaka guest ratings by category
Category	Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy	4.70
Cleanliness	4.73
Communication	4.83
Location	4.66
Check-in	4.77
Value	4.69

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Lusaka: Stays, Rules and Fees

95% of Lusaka listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 6% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 44% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Lusaka listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

Open days in numbers

Days a year Lusaka listings are open to guests
Days a year	Share of listings	Listings
271-366 days	75.8%	361
181-270 days	18.9%	90
91-180 days	4.6%	22
31-90 days	0.6%	3

Days a year Lusaka listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

Booked or blocked days in numbers

Days a year Lusaka listings are booked or blocked
Days a year	Share of listings	Listings
271-366 days	0.6%	3
181-270 days	5.5%	26
91-180 days	20.8%	99
31-90 days	29.4%	140
1-30 days	43.7%	208

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Lusaka?

The average Lusaka booking lasts 6.8 nights, longest in July and shortest in October. Listings took about 9 bookings each over the year, some 4,080 in all. About a third of listings that give a check-in time set it at 2 p.m.; check-out is split almost evenly between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Average length of stay by month in Lusaka

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Average 6.4 nights 7.7 nights 5.4 nights

Two-year average by calendar month.

Lusaka Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

More than nine in ten listings in Lusaka accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Lusaka listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

1 Night 64% 306 listings
2 Nights 29% 138 listings
3 Nights 2% 11 listings
4-6 Nights 3% 16 listings
7-29 Nights 1% 3 listings
30+ Nights <1% 2 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Lusaka?

Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Lusaka, used by 67% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: nearly nine in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 10% on Firm or stricter ones.

Cancellation policies of Lusaka listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

Flexible 67% 317 listings
Moderate 21% 98 listings
Limited 3% 14 listings
Firm 9% 42 listings
Strict 1% 5 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Lusaka?

About a third of Lusaka listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is ZK 192, and some higher fees lift the average to ZK 268. Spread over the average stay of 6.8 nights, that adds roughly ZK 30 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 3% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee: ZK 192
Average cleaning fee: ZK 268
Listings charging a fee: 34.2%
Share of gross revenue: 3.3%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Lusaka

The top-grossing Airbnb in Lusaka, a four-bedroom home, took in ZK 861,000 over the past year, about 10 times the city's average of ZK 82,300.

iYula Townhouse| 24/7Power| Pool| Wi-Fi| Bespoke! Entire home · 4 bedrooms 4.66

Revenue: ZK 860,567
Occupancy: 60.2%
Daily rate: ZK 3,606

The AntBox, Kingsland City. Ibexhill Entire home · 3 bedrooms 4.71

Revenue: ZK 613,164
Occupancy: 59.2%
Daily rate: ZK 3,444

Waterfalls Villa | pool | solar | staff | garden Entire home · 4 bedrooms 4.86

Revenue: ZK 583,728
Occupancy: 67.8%
Daily rate: ZK 2,857

Serene Ibex Hill Residence | Private Pool Entire home · 2 bedrooms 4.97

Revenue: ZK 571,988
Occupancy: 67.7%
Daily rate: ZK 1,903

Zano serviced Apartments A Entire home · 4 bedrooms 4.77

Revenue: ZK 566,166
Occupancy: 40.9%
Daily rate: ZK 3,014

Gracimor Hyndland Estate (Apartment 4) Entire home · 3 bedrooms 4.94

Revenue: ZK 522,729
Occupancy: 76.5%
Daily rate: ZK 2,732

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Lusaka?

Chintu is the top-grossing host in Lusaka, with ZK 1.29 million in bookings across 7 listings over the past year. Hosting here is fragmented: the ten top-grossing hosts run just 11% of the market's 476 listings.

Top Airbnb hosts in Lusaka by revenue
#	Host	Listings	Gross revenue	Per listing	Avg. rating
	Chintu	7	ZK 1,287,058	ZK 183,865	4.80/5
	Margaret	10	ZK 1,060,014	ZK 106,001	4.60/5
	Peter	8	ZK 1,016,501	ZK 127,063	4.67/5
4	Namwayi	2	ZK 877,057	ZK 438,528	4.45/5
5	Marjolein	10	ZK 695,689	ZK 69,569	4.78/5
6	Julie	3	ZK 688,316	ZK 229,439	4.96/5
7	Vee	5	ZK 664,893	ZK 132,979	4.52/5
8	Caroline	4	ZK 658,899	ZK 164,725	4.83/5
9	Mary	2	ZK 621,131	ZK 310,566	4.75/5
10	Zgola	1	ZK 613,164	ZK 613,164	4.71/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Lusaka?

Only 1% of Lusaka listings are classed as professionally managed, though 35% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run a third of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 83% of listings.

Superhosts: 32.8%
Professional management: 1.1%
Cohosted listings: 35.1%
Instant Book enabled: 49.8%
Simplified Pricing: 83.2%

FAQ

Lusaka Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Lusaka?

An active Lusaka Airbnb grossed ZK 82,293 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 476 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ZK 19,900 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Lusaka?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Lusaka listings earn between ZK 4,440 and ZK 19,900 in a typical month, and the top tenth ZK 31,400 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 Lusaka?

Listings in Lusaka were booked on 29% of available nights over the past year. December is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Lusaka?

The average booked night in Lusaka cost ZK 1,414 before fees. Half of listings charge between ZK 885 and ZK 1,725, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Lusaka?

None of the active Lusaka 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 Lusaka?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Lusaka Airbnb grossed ZK 82,293 in the 12 months to October 2026, counting listings open only part of the year. 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, has about ZK 9,720 a month left before the mortgage or rent, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Lusaka?

July usually pays best, averaging ZK 17,400 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Lusaka?

Each night a Lusaka listing was open to book earned ZK 412 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 ZK 801 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Lusaka?

Lusaka stays were booked 22 days (about three weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.

How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Lusaka?

The average Lusaka Airbnb stay lasted 6.8 nights over the past year. A listing took 9 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Lusaka rated?

Guests rate Lusaka Airbnbs 4.70 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and location lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Lusaka?

Lusaka Central, Woodlands and New Makambako draw the most short-term rental interest in Lusaka. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Lusaka?

AirROI counted 476 active Airbnb listings in Lusaka as of October 2026.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Lusaka?

In Lusaka, about a third of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is ZK 192, and some higher fees lift the average to ZK 268.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 476 active Airbnb listings in Lusaka 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 Zambian kwachas at ZK 19.2 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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