Santo Domingo

As of May 2026, Santo Domingo, Boca Chica, Juan Dolio have 6,057 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 13% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Santo Domingo generates DOP461K per year. High-performing properties earn DOP1.5M/year, while low-performing properties earn DOP142K/year. The substantial revenue spread suggests that market performance is heavily bifurcated, where top-tier assets capture significantly more value despite a broad contraction in supply and revenue across the sector.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Santo Domingo. Average annual revenue is DOP461K with 24% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to DOP1.5M/year. This variance indicates that profitability is highly sensitive to individual asset positioning, as the market navigates a period of synchronized declines in both total available inventory and aggregate earnings.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Santo Domingo is 24%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of DOP5K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of DOP966 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Santo Domingo, with annual revenue of DOP1.7M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Santo Domingo market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Santo Domingo area. Santo Domingo: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or registration system. General business tax may apply but rarely enforced for rentals. Hosts operate freely on Airbnb/Booking with minimal oversight. Boca Chica: Lenient. No formal STR permits required. Tourism zone with informal rental market. Minimal government enforcement, hosts list properties without restriction. Juan Dolio: Lenient. No STR-specific regulations. Beach area with established rental culture. Properties operate without formal licensing, virtually no enforcement of rental activity. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Santo Domingo Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 13% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 12%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The proportional drop in both supply and revenue suggests that the market is adjusting to lower demand levels without experiencing a volatile surplus or shortage.

Launch around January, 2-3 months before peak winter season (April peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -54% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (September-May) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Santo Domingo listings include: Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (97%), Tv (95%), Washing Machine (87%), Balcony (60%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Hot Tub, Bbq, with Pool properties earning approximately 35% more (DOP1.1M/year vs DOP805K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Santo Domingo over the last 12 months: May: DOP24K, June: DOP26K, July: DOP33K, August: DOP33K, September: DOP26K, October: DOP27K, November: DOP32K, December: DOP31K, January: DOP32K, February: DOP25K, March: DOP32K, April: DOP32K. 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 Santo Domingo is DOP5K, up 22% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average DOP4K/night, 2-bedroom properties average DOP5K/night, 3-bedroom properties average DOP6K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average DOP22K/night. Rates peak in March and are lowest in May.

Guests in Santo Domingo book an average of 16 days in advance, down 27% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 15 days, 2-bedroom: 17 days, 3-bedroom: 19 days, 4+ bedroom: 30 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Santo Domingo Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 13%, revenue per listing decreased 12%, occupancy fell 8%, average nightly rates increased 22%, and lead time decreased 27%. These shifting metrics point to a tightening booking environment where higher rates are failing to offset the combined impact of lower occupancy and reduced lead times.

In Santo Domingo, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Tuesday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekends show 15% higher occupancy than weekdays.