Barbados
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Overview
Annual Rev
BD$141.5k
12 mo avg
↓27%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
BD$1,003
12 mo avg
↓18%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
53 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
BD$276
12 mo avg
↓44%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Barbados 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV Charger | — | +$117,540 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +$9•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $1••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +$5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $1••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $1••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $1••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $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
3 bedrooms (7.7 nights)
1 bedroom (7.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (7.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (BBD 159)
3 bedrooms (BBD 107)
2 bedrooms (BBD 81)
1 bedroom (BBD 54)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (67%)
Independent hosts (33%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Barbados market averaged 3,137 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 8% from a year earlier and down 14% over two years.
An average Barbados listing earns $70K/year. High-performing listings earn $387K, while low-performing listings earn $34K.
Average occupancy in Barbados is 35%, producing RevPAR of $137 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Barbados, at $200K.
Rules vary across Barbados. I don't have reliable data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement realities for Bridgetown, Holetown, and Oistins in Barbados. These towns fall under Barbadian national tourism regulations, but I cannot verify specific local requirements, permit processes, owner-occupancy rules, density limits, or actual enforcement practices. To get accurate information, I recommend contacting the Barbados Tourism Product Authority or local parish councils directly. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Barbados Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 22%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in March and January; it is lowest in September and October.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (96%), TV (95%), Air Conditioning (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+117%), Air Conditioning (+72%), Gym (+61%).
Average daily rate in Barbados is $739, down 1% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in September.
Guests in Barbados book an average of 43 days in advance, down 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 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 Sunday. Weekend occupancy is 6% higher than weekday occupancy.