Cayo District
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Overview
Annual Rev
BZ$84.6k
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
BZ$529
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
53 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
BZ$181
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cayo District 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +$36,862 | — | — |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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 (4.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (BZD 83)
3 bedrooms (BZD 66)
2 bedrooms (BZD 58)
1 bedroom (BZD 33)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (73%)
Independent hosts (27%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Cayo District market averaged 441 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 15% over two years.
An average Cayo District listing earns BZD42K/year. High-performing listings earn BZD184K, while low-performing listings earn BZD19K.
Average occupancy in Cayo District is 24%, producing RevPAR of BZD94 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Cayo District, at BZD96K.
Rules vary across Cayo District. San Ignacio: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, general business license recommended. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Belmopan: Lenient. No dedicated STR framework, standard business registration suggested. Little to no enforcement activity. Belize City: Lenient. Hotel tax collection expected, basic business permits. Light enforcement, widespread informal operations common. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cayo District Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 17%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in March and February; it is lowest in September and October.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (88%), Internet (81%), Kitchen (81%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+52%), Pets Allowed (+33%), Heating (+19%).
Average daily rate in Cayo District is BZD430, up 17% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in October.
Guests in Cayo District book an average of 45 days in advance, down 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 40 days for 1-bedroom listings to 60 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Wednesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 11% higher than weekday occupancy.