Reach business travellers, corporate guests, diaspora visitors, and domestic guests across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and all of Nigeria. Free to list.
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List your short let →Understanding your potential guests helps you tailor your listing, pricing, and amenities. Four distinct segments drive Nigerian short let demand:
Executives, consultants, and contractors visiting Lagos, Abuja, or PH on assignments. Typically book 5–30 nights. Priority: 24/7 power, fast WiFi, secure parking, and proximity to offices. Often on company-paid accommodation budgets.
Nigerians returning from the UK, US, Canada, and UAE for Christmas, Easter, and August. Book 2–6 weeks. Priority: familiar modern standards, 24/7 power, kitchen, and city convenience. A dominant segment in Lagos, Abuja, Owerri, and Enugu during peak seasons.
Nigerians travelling within Nigeria for holidays, events, weddings, and family visits. Typically book 2–7 nights. Priority: value, safety, and proximity to attractions or family. Growing year-round segment across all cities.
Travellers in transit through Lagos (Ikeja), Abuja, or PH who need one to three nights near an airport. Priority: airport proximity, reliable transport, 24/7 access. Ikeja and Abuja short lets benefit heavily from this segment.
Short let demand varies significantly by city. Here is what to expect across the major markets:
Lekki, Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Ikeja — ₦20k–₦120k per night
Largest short let market in Nigeria. Corporate, diaspora, and leisure demand year-round. Peak: December–January, Easter, and long weekends.
Maitama, Wuse 2, Garki, Jabi — ₦18k–₦100k per night
Government and corporate guest-driven. Consistent demand from ministers, civil servants, and conference attendees. Better AEDC power than most Nigerian cities.
GRA, Trans-Amadi — ₦25k–₦80k per night
Oil-sector dominated. Contractors and engineers book monthly rates. Highest average stay length among Nigerian short let markets.
Bodija, Jericho, IITA Area — ₦12k–₦35k per night
Conference guests (IITA), medical visitors (UCH), and academic guests. Average stays 3–14 days. Less competitive market — well-presented listings stand out.
All other Nigerian cities including Ibadan, Enugu, Owerri, Calabar, Warri, and Kano are also supported. Short let guests are active in all cities, with peak demand during national holidays, December festive season, and Easter.
Short let pricing in Nigeria is influenced by four primary factors. Understanding these helps you set a rate that is competitive, reflects your property's true value, and maximises occupancy:
24/7 power is the most significant premium factor in Nigeria. A short let with 24/7 generator and inverter backup commands 30–60% more per night than an identical unit with irregular power. State your average daily power hours explicitly.
Lekki Phase 1 commands premium over Ajah. GRA Abuja commands premium over Gwarinpa. Guests search by estate name — specify exactly where you are, not just the broad city.
A fully furnished 2-bed apartment in Lekki Phase 1 can range from ₦35k to ₦80k per night based on furnishing standard alone. Professional photography communicates this — poor photos undervalue well-furnished units.
Most Nigerian short let guests book 5 nights or more. Offering a weekly rate (7 nights for price of 6) or a monthly rate (30 nights at 20–25% discount) significantly increases occupancy. Cabans lets you set separate nightly, weekly, and monthly rates.
Before listing, ensure your property meets the baseline expectations of Nigerian short let guests. Items marked as critical will disqualify your listing for many guests if missing:
Individual homeowners with a furnished apartment or house available for short term stays can list directly. Set your own rates and availability.
Companies and individuals managing multiple short let properties can list all their units under one account with a dedicated operator profile.
Learn more →Agents managing short let listings on behalf of property owners can list under an agent account. Your agency profile is visible on every listing you publish.
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Add your short let listing
Select "Short Let" as the deal type. Enter your location, property type, bedroom count, and key amenities — 24/7 power, WiFi, kitchen, parking. These are the first filters serious guests apply.
Set your rates
Enter your nightly rate. Optionally set a weekly rate (recommended) and monthly rate. State your minimum stay, caution deposit, and any check-in / checkout terms.
Upload photos and go live
Add 10+ clear photos covering all rooms, kitchen, bathrooms, compound, and view. Your listing is reviewed and published. Guests contact you directly — no commission on enquiries.
Create a free Cabans account, click "List Your Property", select "Short Let" as the deal type, enter your location, property type, bedroom count, nightly rate, and key amenities (power provision, WiFi speed, kitchen, parking). Upload at least 10 photos. Your listing is reviewed and goes live typically within a few hours. Guests can then find your property and send enquiries directly to you.
Cabans is built specifically for the Nigerian property market with features, filters, and payment methods designed for Nigerian hosts and guests. Unlike Airbnb, Cabans supports Nigerian payment methods, has no percentage-based service fee on completed bookings, and all listings are verified before going live — reducing fraudulent or inaccurate listings that waste host and guest time. For hosts targeting Nigerian domestic and diaspora guests, Cabans provides direct local reach without international platform fees.
Rates vary significantly by city, area, power provision, and furnishing standard. Reference benchmarks: Lagos Lekki Phase 1 furnished 2-bed: ₦35k–₦80k/night; Abuja Wuse 2 furnished 2-bed: ₦25k–₦60k/night; Port Harcourt GRA furnished 2-bed: ₦30k–₦70k/night. The most important premium factor is 24/7 power — hosts with 24/7 provision command 30–60% above comparable units with inconsistent power. Browse similar listings on Cabans in your estate to calibrate your rate.
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