Galapagos Islands

As of June 2026, Puerto Ayora, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Puerto Villamil have 954 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 2% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Galapagos Islands generates $9K per year. High-performing properties earn $30K/year, while low-performing properties earn $3K/year. Declining supply paired with modest revenue growth suggests constrained market expansion, while the 20% occupancy rate and wide performance gap indicate highly fragmented competition where differentiation significantly impacts returns.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Galapagos Islands. Average annual revenue is $9K with 20% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to $30K/year. Declining supply paired with flat revenue growth suggests a maturing market where demand isn't expanding to absorb fewer listings. The threefold gap between average and top performers indicates significant variance in property performance within constrained market conditions.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Galapagos Islands is 20%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of $95, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of $20 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Galapagos Islands, with annual revenue of $17K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Galapagos Islands market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Galapagos Islands area. Puerto Ayora: Strict. Galápagos National Park permits required, strict environmental compliance, limited tourist licenses. Active enforcement due to conservation priorities and island capacity controls. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno: Strict. Similar Galápagos regulations, National Park authorization needed, resident priority system. Enforced through immigration and tourism ministry checks. Puerto Villamil: Strict. Galápagos conservation rules apply, municipal permits required, capacity restrictions. Actively monitored given small population and ecological sensitivity. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Galapagos Islands Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing strong demand growth conditions. Supply has declined 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 6%. This indicates healthy demand growth outpacing supply. The wide gap between average revenue ($8,897) and high-performing properties ($30,274) suggests significant performance variance, indicating a competitive market where differentiation drives results.

Launch around October, 2-3 months before peak winter season (January peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 8% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (September-October) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Galapagos Islands listings include: Air Conditioning (94%), Kitchen (93%), Tv (73%), Balcony (50%), Washing Machine (36%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Heating, Bbq, with Heating properties earning approximately 63% more ($33K/year vs $20K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Galapagos Islands over the last 12 months: May: $486, June: $440, July: $633, August: $630, September: $454, October: $404, November: $528, December: $675, January: $798, February: $702, March: $773, April: $736. 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 Galapagos Islands is $95, up 5% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average $67/night, 2-bedroom properties average $112/night, 3-bedroom properties average $160/night, 4+ bedroom properties average $317/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in May.

Guests in Galapagos Islands book an average of 32 days in advance, down 10% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 30 days, 2-bedroom: 34 days, 3-bedroom: 39 days, 4+ bedroom: 37 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Galapagos Islands Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 2%, revenue per listing increased 6%, occupancy rose 6%, average nightly rates increased 5%, and lead time decreased 10%. The combination of shrinking supply and rising rates suggests strong underlying demand, though the 20% occupancy rate and substantial gap between average ($8,897) and high-performing listings ($30,274) indicate a bifurcated market where premium properties capture disproportionate value.

In Galapagos Islands, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Tuesday and are lowest on Sunday.