Cayo District
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Annual revenue (actual)
BZ$84k
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
38%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
BZ$533
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
56 days
12 mo avg
↑3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
BZ$186
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cayo District 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym | — | +$43,214 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+•%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•• (+•%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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
Studio (4.1 nights)
1 bedroom (4.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (BZD 83)
3 bedrooms (BZD 64)
2 bedrooms (BZD 57)
1 bedroom (BZD 34)
Studio (BZD 33)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (64%)
Independent hosts (36%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Cayo District market averaged 440 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 BZD186K, while low-performing listings earn BZD18K.
Average occupancy in Cayo District is 24%, producing RevPAR of BZD96 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Cayo District, at BZD93K.
Rules vary across Cayo District. San Ignacio: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or licensing required. General business license may apply. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Belmopan: Lenient. No dedicated STR framework. Standard business registration suggested but rarely enforced. Light oversight. Belize City: Lenient. Hotel & Tourism Act applies to commercial operations but rarely enforced for small STRs. No registration system. Hosts operate with minimal interference. 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 23%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in March and February; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Internet (92%), Parking (89%), Air Conditioning (88%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+54%), Bbq (+32%), Pets Allowed (+30%).
Average daily rate in Cayo District is BZD431, 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, up 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 41 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.
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