What could your Zanzibar property earn?
A two-bedroom rental in Zanzibar typically achieves around €90 a night at about 58% occupancy — roughly €1,590 gross per month.
By property size
| Size | Nightly rate | Nights / year | Gross / month | Gross / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | €63 | 212 | €1,113 | €13,356 |
| 1 bedroom | €77 | 212 | €1,360 | €16,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | €90 | 212 | €1,590 | €19,080 |
| 3 bedrooms | €117 | 212 | €2,067 | €24,804 |
| 4+ bedrooms | €144 | 212 | €2,544 | €30,528 |
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 €30 per stay here), taxes, utilities and local levies.
Letting in Zanzibar
Rules and licensing
A licence from the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism is required, and foreign ownership of property is restricted to specific approved developments.
Tourist tax
An infrastructure tax per person per night, plus VAT on accommodation.
How the year is shaped
June to October and December to February are the peaks. The long rains from March to May are the low point and many properties close.
Who books here
Week-long beach holidays, frequently combined with a mainland safari. Beachfront position is the dominant rate factor by a wide margin.
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 Zanzibar
Peak season
Demand follows the tourist season. The best months to visit are June to October, December to February, and rates run highest then.
Typical occupancy
58% across the year for an actively managed listing — around 212 booked nights.
Cleaning
About €30 per stay, and roughly 53 stays a year at a four-night average.
Currency
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS). 1 EUR = 2,700 TZS / 1 USD = 2,500 TZS
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 Zanzibar travel guide to see what guests coming here are planning around.