Galapagos Islands
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Overview
Annual Rev
$12.3k
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$75
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$26
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Galapagos Islands 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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4+
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +$37,584 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $2•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $3•••• | 🔒 $1•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $2•••• | 🔒 $1•••• |
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 (5.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms ($39)
4+ bedrooms ($30)
2 bedrooms ($21)
1 bedroom ($17)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (63%)
Independent hosts (37%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Galapagos Islands market averaged 1,000 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 70% over two years.
An average Galapagos Islands listing earns $9K/year. High-performing listings earn $32K, while low-performing listings earn $3K.
Average occupancy in Galapagos Islands is 21%, producing RevPAR of $21 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Galapagos Islands, at $19K.
Rules vary across Galapagos Islands. Puerto Ayora: Moderate. Galapagos National Park permits required, tourism registry mandatory, environmental compliance checks. Moderate enforcement due to conservation priorities. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno: Moderate. Similar permit requirements, municipal registration needed, park authority oversight. Enforcement present but less stringent than mainland Ecuador. Puerto Villamil: Lenient. Basic tourism permits required, but smaller population means lighter oversight. Minimal active enforcement, many informal rentals operate. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Galapagos Islands Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 17%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in January and February; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Internet (98%), Kitchen (96%), Air Conditioning (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Heating (+77%), Bbq (+59%), Internet (+36%).
Average daily rate in Galapagos Islands is $98, up 8% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in October.
Guests in Galapagos Islands book an average of 34 days in advance, up 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 days for 1-bedroom listings to 40 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday.