Barranquilla
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Overview
Annual Rev
$26.5m
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 3•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 $2•••••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
16 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$60,069
12 mo avg
↓19%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Barranquilla market data as of May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washing Machine | 438 (83%) | +$11,476,548 (+35%) | $44,665,346 | $33,188,798 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $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
3 bedrooms (8.7 nights)
1 bedroom (6.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.6 nights)
Studio (4.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
2 bedrooms (COP 1,588)
Studio (COP 20)
3 bedrooms (COP 19)
1 bedroom (COP 15)
4+ bedrooms (COP 15)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (63%)
Independent hosts (37%)
As of May 2026, Barranquilla has 1,454 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 12% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Barranquilla generates COP17.2M per year. High-performing properties earn COP52.9M/year, while low-performing properties earn COP5.6M/year. The substantial variance between the top tier and the average suggests that revenue potential is heavily concentrated, indicating that market performance is currently driven by a small subset of listings rather than uniform demand.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Barranquilla. Average annual revenue is COP17.2M with 20% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to COP52.9M/year. This wide disparity in earnings highlights a bifurcated market where occupancy and revenue capture are not evenly distributed among available listings.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Barranquilla is 20%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of COP239K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of COP40K per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Barranquilla, with annual revenue of COP27.1M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Barranquilla market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Barranquilla area. Barranquilla: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or registration requirements at municipal level. Hosts operate freely with minimal oversight. Standard hotel tax (IVA) applies but enforcement is light. No owner-occupancy rules or rental caps. Most hosts list on platforms without formal permits. Very limited enforcement activity. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Barranquilla Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 12% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 6%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The simultaneous contraction in both supply and revenue suggests a stabilizing market where reduced inventory is largely offsetting the pressure on per-unit earnings.
Launch around November, 2-3 months before peak winter season (February peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 26% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (August-May) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Barranquilla listings include: Tv (98%), Air Conditioning (98%), Kitchen (98%), Washing Machine (83%), Elevator (55%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Air Conditioning, Washing Machine, Pool, with Air Conditioning properties earning approximately 24% more (COP43.0M/year vs COP34.7M/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Barranquilla over the last 12 months: May: COP603K, June: COP1.1M, July: COP882K, August: COP961K, September: COP1.3M, October: COP1.2M, November: COP1.2M, December: COP1.5M, January: COP1.4M, February: COP2.3M, March: COP1.1M, April: COP978K. 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 Barranquilla is COP239K, up 18% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average COP191K/night, 2-bedroom properties average COP246K/night, 3-bedroom properties average COP328K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average COP541K/night. Rates peak in February and are lowest in May.
Guests in Barranquilla book an average of 16 days in advance, down 30% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 15 days, 2-bedroom: 16 days, 3-bedroom: 19 days, 4+ bedroom: 25 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Barranquilla Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 12%, revenue per listing decreased 6%, occupancy fell 11%, average nightly rates increased 18%, and lead time decreased 30%. These shifts reflect a tightening market where higher pricing strategies are occurring alongside shortened booking windows and lower overall utilization.
In Barranquilla, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 17% higher occupancy than weekdays.