Guatemala City
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Overview
Annual Rev
Q63.8k
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
Q508
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
15 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
Q127
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Guatemala City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicycles | — | +Q 59,402 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +Q 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 Q 1••••• | 🔒 Q 8•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +Q 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 Q 1••••• | 🔒 Q 8•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +Q 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 Q 1••••• | 🔒 Q 9•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +Q 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 Q 1••••• | 🔒 Q 9•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +Q 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 Q 1••••• | 🔒 Q 9•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +Q 6••• (+•%) | 🔒 Q 1••••• | 🔒 Q 9•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +Q 5••• (+•%) | 🔒 Q 9•••• | 🔒 Q 8•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +Q 3••• (+•%) | 🔒 Q 9•••• | 🔒 Q 8•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +Q 3••• (+•%) | 🔒 Q 9•••• | 🔒 Q 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
1 bedroom (6.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (GTQ 46)
3 bedrooms (GTQ 22)
2 bedrooms (GTQ 19)
1 bedroom (GTQ 15)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (80%)
Independent hosts (20%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Guatemala City market averaged 2,967 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 13% from a year earlier and up 56% over two years.
An average Guatemala City listing earns Q55K/year. High-performing listings earn Q131K, while low-performing listings earn Q19K.
Average occupancy in Guatemala City is 27%, producing RevPAR of Q115 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Guatemala City, at Q131K.
Rules vary across Guatemala City. Guatemala City: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or registration requirements. Operates under general business/tax rules. Minimal enforcement of any restrictions. Antigua Guatemala: Moderate. Tourism registry (INGUAT) required, municipal business license needed. UNESCO heritage rules apply to some properties. Inconsistent enforcement, many operate informally but authorities periodically crack down in tourist zones. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Guatemala City Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 13% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 2%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and November; it is lowest in February and September.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Internet (97%), TV (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+30%), Parking (+27%), Washing Machine (+24%).
Average daily rate in Guatemala City is Q540, up 14% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Guatemala City book an average of 15 days in advance, down 15% from last year. Booking windows range from 14 days for 1-bedroom listings to 24 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 23% higher than weekday occupancy.