Best Places in Kenya to Invest in Airbnbs, Short-Term Rentals in 2025

Last updated: March 31, 2025

Discover the most lucrative short-term rental markets in Kenya with AirROI's comprehensive investment guide. Whether you’re an experienced property investor or just starting your Airbnb journey, through detailed analysis of key metrics across premier global, our data-driven insights reveal where smart money is flowing in the short-term rental space. Using advanced market analytics and real performance data, we’ve identified investment hotspots that combine strong rental demand, favorable regulations, and optimal revenue potential.

Read on to explore the top-performing short-term rental markets that should be on every investor’s radar in 2025.

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Top Short-Term Rental Cities in Kenya

Rank:#1Market:NairobiCountry:KenyaProperties:3,663Monthly Revenue:$405.37Daily Rate:$52.24Occupancy:35.24%Regulation:Low
Rank:#2Market:ziwa La Ng'ombe wardCountry:KenyaProperties:326Monthly Revenue:$452.18Daily Rate:$80.06Occupancy:28.12%Regulation:Low
Rank:#3Market:Shanzu wardCountry:KenyaProperties:276Monthly Revenue:$318.43Daily Rate:$55.19Occupancy:28.83%Regulation:Low
Rank:#4Market:Ukunda wardCountry:KenyaProperties:273Monthly Revenue:$1224.67Daily Rate:$130.95Occupancy:35.64%Regulation:Low
Rank:#5Market:Gombato Bongwe wardCountry:KenyaProperties:238Monthly Revenue:$799.90Daily Rate:$97.36Occupancy:31.22%Regulation:Low
Rank:#6Market:Watamu wardCountry:KenyaProperties:236Monthly Revenue:$891.87Daily Rate:$152.92Occupancy:29.47%Regulation:Low
Rank:#7Market:NanyukiCountry:KenyaProperties:179Monthly Revenue:$427.48Daily Rate:$121.26Occupancy:20.88%Regulation:Low
Rank:#8Market:KisumuCountry:KenyaProperties:165Monthly Revenue:$221.91Daily Rate:$44.28Occupancy:24.84%Regulation:Low
Rank:#9Market:MombasaCountry:KenyaProperties:165Monthly Revenue:$354.18Daily Rate:$62.65Occupancy:30.95%Regulation:Low
Rank:#10Market:Kinondo wardCountry:KenyaProperties:161Monthly Revenue:$1247.20Daily Rate:$175.97Occupancy:32.93%Regulation:Low
Rank:#11Market:NakuruCountry:KenyaProperties:132Monthly Revenue:$179.76Daily Rate:$44.25Occupancy:22.61%Regulation:Low
Rank:#12Market:MalindiCountry:KenyaProperties:106Monthly Revenue:$599.10Daily Rate:$149.18Occupancy:27.79%Regulation:Low
Rank:#13Market:Dabaso wardCountry:KenyaProperties:101Monthly Revenue:$2051.32Daily Rate:$172.40Occupancy:42.03%Regulation:Low
Rank:#14Market:Shella wardCountry:KenyaProperties:97Monthly Revenue:$1492.43Daily Rate:$215.69Occupancy:30.05%Regulation:Low
Rank:#15Market:Ndenderu wardCountry:KenyaProperties:84Monthly Revenue:$189.82Daily Rate:$33.64Occupancy:33.38%Regulation:Low
Rank:#16Market:Shella wardCountry:KenyaProperties:81Monthly Revenue:$563.83Daily Rate:$93.67Occupancy:34.22%Regulation:Low
Rank:#17Market:Shimo La Tewa wardCountry:KenyaProperties:77Monthly Revenue:$190.60Daily Rate:$48.54Occupancy:25.90%Regulation:Low
Rank:#18Market:KilifiCountry:KenyaProperties:75Monthly Revenue:$796.02Daily Rate:$129.85Occupancy:28.05%Regulation:Low
Rank:#19Market:Kadzandani wardCountry:KenyaProperties:67Monthly Revenue:$120.52Daily Rate:$28.62Occupancy:28.63%Regulation:Low
Rank:#20Market:Junju wardCountry:KenyaProperties:60Monthly Revenue:$853.06Daily Rate:$207.15Occupancy:21.36%Regulation:Low
Rank:#21Market:SyokimauCountry:KenyaProperties:60Monthly Revenue:$218.82Daily Rate:$42.42Occupancy:30.16%Regulation:Low
Rank:#22Market:Viwandani wardCountry:KenyaProperties:60Monthly Revenue:$888.32Daily Rate:$86.73Occupancy:29.43%Regulation:Low
Rank:#23Market:Kiambu Township wardCountry:KenyaProperties:59Monthly Revenue:$176.92Daily Rate:$30.30Occupancy:32.33%Regulation:Low
Rank:#24Market:Syokimau-Mulolongo wardCountry:KenyaProperties:57Monthly Revenue:$390.17Daily Rate:$52.30Occupancy:33.53%Regulation:Low
Rank:#25Market:Lake View wardCountry:KenyaProperties:51Monthly Revenue:$298.14Daily Rate:$49.24Occupancy:24.24%Regulation:Low
Rank:#26Market:Mkomami wardCountry:KenyaProperties:44Monthly Revenue:$1159.29Daily Rate:$287.21Occupancy:24.35%Regulation:Low
Rank:#27Market:Malewa West wardCountry:KenyaProperties:36Monthly Revenue:$1503.57Daily Rate:$207.02Occupancy:27.02%Regulation:Low
Rank:#28Market:Mnarani wardCountry:KenyaProperties:34Monthly Revenue:$1059.17Daily Rate:$153.05Occupancy:21.96%Regulation:Low
Rank:#29Market:Mtepeni wardCountry:KenyaProperties:34Monthly Revenue:$524.69Daily Rate:$126.43Occupancy:24.08%Regulation:Low
Rank:#30Market:Hells Gate wardCountry:KenyaProperties:34Monthly Revenue:$903.25Daily Rate:$137.82Occupancy:25.96%Regulation:Low
Rank:#31Market:Racecourse wardCountry:KenyaProperties:34Monthly Revenue:$196.14Daily Rate:$51.47Occupancy:24.13%Regulation:Low
Rank:#32Market:Olkaria wardCountry:KenyaProperties:32Monthly Revenue:$1840.74Daily Rate:$183.19Occupancy:37.33%Regulation:Low
Rank:#33Market:Gitothua wardCountry:KenyaProperties:30Monthly Revenue:$234.26Daily Rate:$38.29Occupancy:36.25%Regulation:Low
Rank:#34Market:Sabaki wardCountry:KenyaProperties:30Monthly Revenue:$295.00Daily Rate:$60.03Occupancy:25.39%Regulation:Low
Rank:#35Market:WatamuCountry:KenyaProperties:30Monthly Revenue:$850.85Daily Rate:$113.68Occupancy:32.50%Regulation:Low
Rank:#36Market:Tudor wardCountry:KenyaProperties:29Monthly Revenue:$240.12Daily Rate:$61.14Occupancy:28.18%Regulation:Low
Rank:#37Market:Kapsoya wardCountry:KenyaProperties:29Monthly Revenue:$119.17Daily Rate:$40.58Occupancy:24.58%Regulation:Low
Rank:#38Market:Malindi Town wardCountry:KenyaProperties:24Monthly Revenue:$165.54Daily Rate:$44.53Occupancy:23.97%Regulation:Low
Rank:#39Market:LamuCountry:KenyaProperties:24Monthly Revenue:$982.24Daily Rate:$126.68Occupancy:28.50%Regulation:Low
Rank:#40Market:NaivashaCountry:KenyaProperties:24Monthly Revenue:$117.09Daily Rate:$45.20Occupancy:26.57%Regulation:Low
Rank:#41Market:NyeriCountry:KenyaProperties:23Monthly Revenue:$146.55Daily Rate:$36.49Occupancy:21.46%Regulation:Low
Rank:#42Market:Kipkenyo wardCountry:KenyaProperties:22Monthly Revenue:$210.13Daily Rate:$36.86Occupancy:25.98%Regulation:Low
Rank:#43Market:Tiwi wardCountry:KenyaProperties:21Monthly Revenue:$1536.24Daily Rate:$167.22Occupancy:32.41%Regulation:Low
Rank:#44Market:MeruCountry:KenyaProperties:20Monthly Revenue:$156.48Daily Rate:$43.92Occupancy:19.90%Regulation:Low
Rank:#45Market:Oloosirkon/Sholinke wardCountry:KenyaProperties:19Monthly Revenue:$1022.74Daily Rate:$96.34Occupancy:41.37%Regulation:Low
Rank:#46Market:Thika Township wardCountry:KenyaProperties:19Monthly Revenue:$142.33Daily Rate:$36.79Occupancy:23.36%Regulation:Low
Rank:#47Market:Keekonyokie wardCountry:KenyaProperties:18Monthly Revenue:$1709.27Daily Rate:$174.52Occupancy:33.41%Regulation:Low
Rank:#48Market:Kibarani wardCountry:KenyaProperties:17Monthly Revenue:$640.65Daily Rate:$101.49Occupancy:23.72%Regulation:Low
Rank:#49Market:Machakos Central wardCountry:KenyaProperties:17Monthly Revenue:$231.34Daily Rate:$41.16Occupancy:24.52%Regulation:Low

Our Methodology

At AirROI, we leverage advanced technology to process and analyze the world’s most comprehensive short-term rental dataset, helping investors make data-driven decisions.

Data Collection

  • Real-time data aggregation from tens of millions of listings globally
  • Comprehensive tracking of market-specific performance metrics
  • Local regulatory tracking

Data Processing

  • AI-powered analysis of booking patterns
  • Advanced machine learning for trend identification
  • Forward-looking market forecasting
  • Cross-market performance benchmarking

Key Metrics We Track

  • Occupancy rates and seasonal patterns
  • Revenue performance (ADR, RevPAR)
  • Market demand indicators
  • Investment metrics (ROI, operating costs)
  • Regulatory compliance requirements

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