Cardenas
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Annual revenue (actual)
CUP8.5k
12 mo avg
Occupancy rate
2%
12 mo avg
Avg daily rate
CUP867
12 mo avg
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
Revpar
CUP17
12 mo avg
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cardenas market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +$271,217 | — | — |
| TV | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $5••••• | 🔒 $2••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 8 (•%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6••••• | 🔒 $4••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 8 (•%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| Beachfront | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +$8•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (5.4 nights)
1 bedroom (4.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CUP 33)
3 bedrooms (CUP 30)
2 bedrooms (CUP 17)
1 bedroom (CUP 11)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (61%)
Independent hosts (39%)
Over the 12 months ending March 2026, the Cardenas market averaged 548 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 25% from a year earlier.
An average Cardenas listing earns CUP11K/year. High-performing listings earn CUP48K, while low-performing listings earn CUP549.564.
Average occupancy in Cardenas is 1%, producing RevPAR of CUP23 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Cardenas, at CUP72K.
Rules vary across Cardenas. Cárdenas: Lenient. Cuba requires state-issued license (arrendador) and guest registration with authorities. Enforcement minimal in practice; many operate informally. Tourism infrastructure limited. Varadero: Moderate. State license mandatory, guest registration strictly required in resort zone. Active enforcement due to tourism importance and hotel industry protection. Matanzas: Lenient. Official license and registration theoretically required but enforcement sporadic. Many casas particulares operate with minimal oversight outside tourist centers. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cardenas Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 25% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 97%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in April and June; it is lowest in August and July.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (98%), Parking (97%), TV (91%). The strongest positive revenue associations are TV (+87%), Bbq (+57%), Bicycles (+29%).
Average daily rate in Cardenas is CUP855, down 49% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in August.
Guests in Cardenas book an average of 43 days in advance, up 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 23 days for 3-bedroom listings to 36 days for 1-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekend occupancy is 6% higher than weekday occupancy.
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