Cartagena
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Overview
Annual Rev
€16.8k
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€132
12 mo avg
↑27%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
37 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€29
12 mo avg
↓21%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cartagena 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +€13,379 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +€5••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +€4•• (+•%) | 🔒 €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
3 bedrooms (8.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (7.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.3 nights)
1 bedroom (5.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€147)
3 bedrooms (€129)
2 bedrooms (€91)
1 bedroom (€50)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (70%)
Independent hosts (30%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Cartagena market averaged 2,532 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 22% from a year earlier.
An average Cartagena listing earns €15K/year. High-performing listings earn €37K, while low-performing listings earn €7K.
Average occupancy in Cartagena is 35%, producing RevPAR of €29 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Cartagena, at €28K.
Rules vary across Cartagena. Cartagena: Moderate. Regional registration (VUT) required, tourist license from Murcia. Standard compliance checks, moderate enforcement with some unregistered operations. La Manga del Mar Menor: Moderate. VUT registration mandatory, local ordinances apply. Enforcement present but inconsistent given tourist area volume. Mazarrón: Moderate. VUT license required, municipal compliance needed. Moderate enforcement, some unlicensed rentals operate in coastal zones. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cartagena Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 22% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 41%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and November.
The most common amenities are Washing Machine (98%), TV (97%), Internet (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+52%), TV (+41%), Internet (+40%).
Average daily rate in Cartagena is €146, up 33% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Cartagena book an average of 37 days in advance, down 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 45 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekend occupancy is 11% higher than weekday occupancy.