Barbados
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Annual revenue (actual)
BD$137.5k
12 mo avg
↓22%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
45%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
BD$991
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
54 days
12 mo avg
↑1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
BD$277
12 mo avg
↓34%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Barbados market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV Charger | — | +$101,717 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +$8•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $1••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $1••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+•%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $1••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (7.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (7.4 nights)
1 bedroom (7.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.9 nights)
Studio (6.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (BBD 166)
3 bedrooms (BBD 104)
2 bedrooms (BBD 81)
Studio (BBD 54)
1 bedroom (BBD 53)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (50%)
Professionally managed (50%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Barbados market averaged 3,166 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 5% from a year earlier and down 13% over two years.
An average Barbados listing earns $69K/year. High-performing listings earn $388K, while low-performing listings earn $33K.
Average occupancy in Barbados is 35%, producing RevPAR of $138 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Barbados, at $202K.
Rules vary across Barbados. I don't have reliable current information about short-term rental regulations and enforcement reality for these three Barbados locations (Bridgetown, Holetown, Oistins). Barbados has national tourism regulations, but specific municipal-level STR rules and their enforcement patterns for these towns aren't well-documented in available sources. I'd need to verify current local requirements and actual enforcement practices before providing an accurate classification. I recommend contacting the Barbados Tourism Product Authority directly for accurate information. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Barbados Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 18%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in March and January; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Internet (98%), TV (97%), Kitchen (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+105%), Air Conditioning (+61%), Gym (+54%).
Average daily rate in Barbados is $742, up 2% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in September.
Guests in Barbados book an average of 44 days in advance, down 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 33 days for 1-bedroom listings to 65 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Thursday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 7% higher than weekday occupancy.
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