What could your Victoria Falls property earn?
A two-bedroom rental in Victoria Falls typically achieves around €95 a night at about 55% occupancy — roughly €1,591 gross per month.
By property size
| Size | Nightly rate | Nights / year | Gross / month | Gross / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | €67 | 201 | €1,122 | €13,467 |
| 1 bedroom | €81 | 201 | €1,357 | €16,281 |
| 2 bedrooms | €95 | 201 | €1,591 | €19,095 |
| 3 bedrooms | €124 | 201 | €2,077 | €24,924 |
| 4+ bedrooms | €152 | 201 | €2,546 | €30,552 |
These are indicative market estimates for a well-presented property, not a guarantee. Actual earnings depend on your location, presentation, availability, local regulation and season. Figures are gross revenue before cleaning (around €25 per stay here), taxes, utilities and local levies.
Letting in Victoria Falls
Rules and licensing
Operating tourist accommodation requires Zimbabwe Tourism Authority registration and a local council licence. Foreign investment rules and currency regulations are worth taking specific advice on before committing capital.
Tourist tax
A tourism levy applies to accommodation, and the town charges in US dollars.
How the year is shaped
February to May for peak water, August to November for rafting and clearer views. The falls are at their lowest in October and November, which disappoints people who did not check.
Who books here
Short stays of two or three nights, usually bracketed by safari elsewhere. Activity booking help and reliable airport transfers matter more than the room.
Short-term rental rules change often and can differ by district, and building or condominium rules may restrict letting regardless of what the city permits. Treat this as orientation, not legal advice, and confirm the current position with the local authority before letting.
What drives the number in Victoria Falls
Peak season
Demand follows the tourist season. The best months to visit are February to May (peak flow), August to October (best views and rafting), and rates run highest then.
Typical occupancy
55% across the year for an actively managed listing — around 201 booked nights.
Cleaning
About €25 per stay, and roughly 50 stays a year at a four-night average.
Currency
US Dollar (USD). Prices are quoted in USD; the local currency is not worth acquiring as a visitor
List it on Holistay
Publishing is free. Add a video walkthrough, set your nightly rate, and decide whether to accept offers on quiet dates. You can read the full Victoria Falls travel guide to see what guests coming here are planning around.