El Calafate
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Overview
Annual Rev
AR$14.4m
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
AR$113,230
12 mo avg
↑38%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
36 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
AR$32,037
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect El Calafate market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV | — | +$4,464,344 | — | — |
| Internet | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••••• | 🔒 $1••••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••••• | 🔒 $1••••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••••• | 🔒 $1••••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••••• | 🔒 $1••••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••••• | 🔒 $1••••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••••• | 🔒 $1••••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
1 bedroom (3.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (2.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (ARS 22)
2 bedrooms (ARS 21)
1 bedroom (ARS 14)
4+ bedrooms (ARS 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (71%)
Independent hosts (29%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the El Calafate market averaged 535 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 5% from a year earlier and up 84% over two years.
An average El Calafate listing earns ARS12.0M/year. High-performing listings earn ARS26.5M, while low-performing listings earn ARS4.8M.
Average occupancy in El Calafate is 25%, producing RevPAR of ARS28K per available night.
3-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in El Calafate, at ARS23.1M.
Rules vary across El Calafate. I don't have reliable current data on El Calafate's short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality. El Calafate is in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, where STR rules vary by municipality. Without verified information on permits, restrictions, or actual enforcement practices in this specific city, I recommend contacting El Calafate's municipal tourism office (Secretaría de Turismo) directly for current requirements. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The El Calafate Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 10%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in February and January; it is lowest in June and July.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Internet (97%), Heating (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are TV (+24%), Washing Machine (+17%), Bbq (+12%).
Average daily rate in El Calafate is ARS119K, up 11% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in May.
Guests in El Calafate book an average of 37 days in advance, down 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 35 days for 1-bedroom listings to 43 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Wednesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekend occupancy is 9% higher than weekday occupancy.