Cartagena
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Overview
Annual Rev
$97.8m
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$480,992
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
28 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$208,250
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cartagena 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicycles | — | +$84,238,234 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••••••• | 🔒 $1•••••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••••••• | 🔒 $8••••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••••••• | 🔒 $1•••••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••••••• | 🔒 $1•••••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••••• (+•%) | 🔒 $1•••••••• | 🔒 $1•••••••• |
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
4+ bedrooms (4.8 nights)
1 bedroom (4.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (COP 1,722)
3 bedrooms (COP 1,422)
2 bedrooms (COP 815)
1 bedroom (COP 150)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (83%)
Independent hosts (17%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Cartagena market averaged 7,776 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 11% from a year earlier and up 40% over two years.
An average Cartagena listing earns COP86.8M/year. High-performing listings earn COP316.2M, while low-performing listings earn COP24.8M.
Average occupancy in Cartagena is 30%, producing RevPAR of COP195K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Cartagena, at COP324.2M.
Rules vary across Cartagena. Cartagena: Moderate. RNT tourism registry required, tax registration with DIAN, municipal permits needed. Growing enforcement in historic center, lighter elsewhere. Many operate informally. Barú: Lenient. Technically requires RNT and permits but minimal enforcement. Most properties operate without full compliance due to limited oversight in peninsula area. Islas del Rosario: Lenient. National park regulations apply, RNT needed, but remote location means very limited enforcement. Properties operate with minimal oversight. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cartagena Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 11% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 3%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in January and December; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), TV (98%), Internet (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+71%), Pool (+39%), Heating (+22%).
Average daily rate in Cartagena is COP636K, up 8% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in June.
Guests in Cartagena book an average of 29 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 24 days for 1-bedroom listings to 44 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 24% higher than weekday occupancy.