San Antonio

As of June 2026, San Antonio, Valparaíso, Viña del Mar have 2,834 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 0% increase from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in San Antonio generates $9M per year. High-performing properties earn $23M/year, while low-performing properties earn $4M/year. With supply growth outpacing revenue growth and occupancy at just 21%, the market shows early saturation signals. The 2.6x revenue gap between high and average performers indicates significant operational or positioning variance rather than broad market strength.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in San Antonio. Average annual revenue is $9M with 21% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to $23M/year. Minimal supply growth paired with flat revenue suggests a stabilized market with limited new competition, yet the significant gap between average and top performers indicates meaningful performance variation driven by factors beyond market-wide conditions.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in San Antonio is 21%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of $108K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of $19K per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in San Antonio, with annual revenue of $15M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the San Antonio market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the San Antonio area. San Antonio: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, general business license needed. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Valparaíso: Moderate. Municipal registration required, tourism permits needed. Sporadic enforcement, many unlicensed operators exist. Viña del Mar: Moderate. Tourism registry and permits required, zoning restrictions apply. Inconsistent enforcement, compliance varies widely. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The San Antonio Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has grown 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 5%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The significant gap between average revenue ($8.7M) and top performers ($22.5M) suggests performance is highly differentiated, reflecting varied property positioning within a moderately competitive market where occupancy remains constrained at 21%.

Launch around November, 2-3 months before peak winter season (February peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 83% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (October-May) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in San Antonio listings include: Kitchen (98%), Tv (94%), Bbq (74%), Heating (63%), Balcony (63%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Bbq, Washing Machine, Pool, with Bbq properties earning approximately 39% more ($24M/year vs $18M/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in San Antonio over the last 12 months: May: $240K, June: $282K, July: $279K, August: $248K, September: $453K, October: $266K, November: $337K, December: $684K, January: $1M, February: $2M, March: $487K, April: $423K. 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 San Antonio is $108K, up 19% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average $71K/night, 2-bedroom properties average $84K/night, 3-bedroom properties average $110K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average $200K/night. Rates peak in February and are lowest in June.

Guests in San Antonio book an average of 17 days in advance, down 22% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 15 days, 2-bedroom: 16 days, 3-bedroom: 17 days, 4+ bedroom: 22 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the San Antonio Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 0%, revenue per listing increased 5%, occupancy fell 9%, average nightly rates increased 19%, and lead time decreased 22%. With stagnant supply and declining occupancy despite rising nightly rates, hosts are competing harder for fewer bookings—a dynamic reflected in the wide performance gap between top earners ($22.5M) and average listings ($8.7M), indicating significant quality or positioning differentiation.

In San Antonio, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Sunday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekends show 51% higher occupancy than weekdays.