Punta Cana
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Overview
Annual Rev
RD$2.6m
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
RD$16,711
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
30 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
RD$5,518
12 mo avg
↓21%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Punta Cana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +$4,926,374 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$4•••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $7•••••• | 🔒 $2•••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $5•••••• | 🔒 $2•••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••••• | 🔒 $3•••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $3•••••• | 🔒 $1•••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +$5••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••••• | 🔒 $3•••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+•%) | 🔒 $3•••••• | 🔒 $3•••••• |
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
1 bedroom (7.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (DOP 127)
3 bedrooms (DOP 67)
2 bedrooms (DOP 45)
1 bedroom (DOP 37)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (77%)
Independent hosts (23%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Punta Cana market averaged 7,491 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 14% from a year earlier and up 48% over two years.
An average Punta Cana listing earns DOP1.8M/year. High-performing listings earn DOP10.3M, while low-performing listings earn DOP523K.
Average occupancy in Punta Cana is 23%, producing RevPAR of DOP4K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Punta Cana, at DOP6.3M.
Rules vary across Punta Cana. Punta Cana: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, general tourism business registration recommended. Minimal enforcement, widespread operation without formal permits. Bávaro: Lenient. Falls under La Altagracia province rules, basic tourism registry optional. Very light enforcement, most hosts operate informally. Cap Cana: Lenient. Private resort community with internal HOA rules varying by property. No municipal STR laws, minimal government oversight of rentals. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Punta Cana Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 14% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 2%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in March and April; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Internet (97%), TV (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+223%), Air Conditioning (+181%), Pool (+110%).
Average daily rate in Punta Cana is DOP21K, up 1% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in August.
Guests in Punta Cana book an average of 29 days in advance, down 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 25 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.