San Gil

As of June 2026, San Gil, Barichara have 970 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 3% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in San Gil generates COP16.0M per year. High-performing properties earn COP64.1M/year, while low-performing properties earn COP5.2M/year. Supply contraction paired with flat revenue suggests market consolidation rather than growth, while the 12% occupancy rate indicates substantial unused capacity even as listings decline—signaling intense competition concentrated among fewer, higher-performing operators.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in San Gil. Average annual revenue is COP16.0M with 12% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to COP64.1M/year. Declining supply suggests market consolidation, while flat revenue indicates stable demand despite fewer listings. The four-fold gap between average and high performers reveals significant performance variance, pointing to substantial differentiation among properties.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in San Gil is 12%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of COP394K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of COP39K per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in San Gil, with annual revenue of COP34.6M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the San Gil market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the San Gil area. San Gil: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or registration requirements. Tourism encouraged with minimal oversight. Very light enforcement. Barichara: Lenient. No formal STR permit system. Heritage town status requires building preservation compliance but STR operation largely unregulated. Minimal enforcement of tourism rentals. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The San Gil Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 0%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The significant gap between average and high revenues suggests performance is highly concentrated among top listings, while the 12% occupancy rate indicates substantial available capacity despite minimal supply contraction.

Launch around October, 2-3 months before peak winter season (January peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 18% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (February-May) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in San Gil listings include: Kitchen (99%), Pets Allowed (87%), Tv (86%), Washing Machine (63%), Private Yard (52%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Bbq, Hot Tub, with Pool properties earning approximately 166% more (COP158.5M/year vs COP59.5M/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in San Gil over the last 12 months: May: COP558K, June: COP1.2M, July: COP929K, August: COP956K, September: COP633K, October: COP1.0M, November: COP863K, December: COP2.3M, January: COP2.6M, February: COP607K, March: COP1.1M, April: COP1.4M. 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 Gil is COP394K, up 23% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average COP204K/night, 2-bedroom properties average COP280K/night, 3-bedroom properties average COP365K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average COP871K/night. Rates peak in April and are lowest in August.

Guests in San Gil book an average of 20 days in advance, down 22% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 19 days, 2-bedroom: 18 days, 3-bedroom: 19 days, 4+ bedroom: 24 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the San Gil Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 3%, revenue per listing decreased 0%, occupancy fell 8%, average nightly rates increased 23%, and lead time decreased 22%. The sharp rate increase despite falling occupancy and lead time suggests hosts are pricing aggressively in a contracting market, while the wide gap between average and high-performing listings indicates significant performance disparity among properties.

In San Gil, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Tuesday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekends show 35% higher occupancy than weekdays.