Antofagasta

As of June 2026, Antofagasta has 499 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 8% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Antofagasta generates $6M per year. High-performing properties earn $17M/year, while low-performing properties earn $2M/year. Despite declining supply, flat revenue signals that demand isn't absorbing available capacity, evidenced by 26% occupancy. The near 3x revenue spread between high and average performers suggests significant operational or positioning variance in a market where scarcity isn't driving returns.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Antofagasta. Average annual revenue is $6M with 26% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to $17M/year. Declining supply and flat revenue suggest a contracting market with limited growth, while the substantial gap between average and top performers indicates significant operational variance rather than uniform market conditions.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Antofagasta is 26%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of $63K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of $13K per day.

3-bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Antofagasta, with annual revenue of $9M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Antofagasta market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Antofagasta area. I don't have reliable current information about short-term rental regulations or enforcement practices specific to Antofagasta, Chile. To provide accurate details about permits, licensing requirements, owner-occupancy rules, rental caps, and actual enforcement reality in Antofagasta, I'd need to verify current local ordinances and real-world compliance data that I don't have access to. I recommend checking with Antofagasta's municipal government (Municipalidad de Antofagasta) or local STR hosting communities for current regulations. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Antofagasta Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 2%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The wide gap between average revenue ($6.2M) and high performers ($16.6M) suggests significant performance variance, while the 26% occupancy rate reflects substantial unutilized capacity despite declining supply.

Launch around October, 2-3 months before peak winter season (January peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 43% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (June-May) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Antofagasta listings include: Kitchen (100%), Tv (98%), Washing Machine (64%), Elevator (60%), Balcony (59%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Heating, Pool, Bbq, with Heating properties earning approximately 26% more ($15M/year vs $12M/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Antofagasta over the last 12 months: May: $297K, June: $344K, July: $358K, August: $366K, September: $317K, October: $411K, November: $474K, December: $429K, January: $492K, February: $425K, March: $356K, April: $430K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.

The overall average nightly rate in Antofagasta is $63K, up 24% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average $52K/night, 2-bedroom properties average $67K/night, 3-bedroom properties average $88K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average $78K/night. Rates peak in April and are lowest in May.

Guests in Antofagasta book an average of 12 days in advance, down 39% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 11 days, 2-bedroom: 12 days, 3-bedroom: 13 days, 4+ bedroom: 13 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Antofagasta Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 8%, revenue per listing decreased 2%, occupancy fell 8%, average nightly rates increased 24%, and lead time decreased 39%. The 39% drop in lead time signals weakening advance demand despite higher nightly rates, suggesting guests are booking last-minute in a tightening market. The significant revenue gap between top performers ($16.6M) and average listings ($6.2M) indicates highly concentrated performance.

In Antofagasta, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekends show 18% higher occupancy than weekdays.