Santo Domingo
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Overview
Annual Rev
RD$641.5k
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
RD$4,819
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
17 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
RD$1,254
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Santo Domingo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +$263,213 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••••• | 🔒 $8••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••••• | 🔒 $8••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••••• | 🔒 $9••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••••• | 🔒 $9••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••••• | 🔒 $8••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••••• | 🔒 $9••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$8•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9••••• | 🔒 $8••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$7•••• (+•%) | 🔒 $9••••• | 🔒 $9••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +$4•••• (+•%) | 🔒 $9••••• | 🔒 $8••••• |
| Ski | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+•%) | 🔒 $9••••• | 🔒 $9••••• |
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
3 bedrooms (9.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (8.5 nights)
1 bedroom (8.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (7.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (DOP 69)
3 bedrooms (DOP 41)
2 bedrooms (DOP 36)
1 bedroom (DOP 30)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (76%)
Independent hosts (24%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Santo Domingo market averaged 6,186 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 5% from a year earlier.
An average Santo Domingo listing earns DOP479K/year. High-performing listings earn DOP1.5M, while low-performing listings earn DOP154K.
Average occupancy in Santo Domingo is 25%, producing RevPAR of DOP1K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Santo Domingo, at DOP1.8M.
Rules vary across Santo Domingo. Santo Domingo: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permits required. Tourism ministry registration recommended but rarely enforced. Hosts operate freely with minimal oversight. Boca Chica: Lenient. No formal STR licensing system. Tourism zone with permissive approach. Hosts list properties without registration. Minimal enforcement. Juan Dolio: Lenient. No STR-specific regulations. Small beach town with informal rental market. Properties operate without permits or restrictions. Virtually no enforcement. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Santo Domingo Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 1%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (98%), TV (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+34%), Bbq (+31%), Hot Tub (+29%).
Average daily rate in Santo Domingo is DOP5K, up 14% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in June.
Guests in Santo Domingo book an average of 17 days in advance, down 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 15 days for 1-bedroom listings to 31 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 15% higher than weekday occupancy.