Cardenas
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Overview
Annual Rev
CUP8.7k
12 mo avg
Occupancy rate
1%
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 September 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV | — | +$260,477 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| Waterfront | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 8 (•%) | 🔒 +$2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 9 (•%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| Beachfront | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 8 (•%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +$7•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
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
2 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.9 nights)
1 bedroom (4.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CUP 33)
3 bedrooms (CUP 23)
2 bedrooms (CUP 18)
1 bedroom (CUP 11)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (63%)
Independent hosts (37%)
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 CUP12K/year. High-performing listings earn CUP48K, while low-performing listings earn CUP741.404.
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. I don't have reliable current data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement practices for Cárdenas, Varadero, and Matanzas, Cuba. Cuba's rental system operates under unique state-controlled tourism regulations that differ significantly from typical municipal frameworks. The casa particular licensing system exists, but specific local rules and actual enforcement levels for these three cities would require verification from current Cuban regulatory sources or on-the-ground reporting that I cannot access. 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 (+89%), Bbq (+54%), Bicycles (+27%).
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.