East Jamaica
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Overview
Annual Rev
JMD2.7m
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
JMD27,736
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
24 days
12 mo avg
↓9 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
JMD5,786
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect East Jamaica 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:
0
1
2
3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating | — | +$16,880,590 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $1••••••• | 🔒 $4•••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +$6•••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $1••••••• | 🔒 $5•••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••••• | 🔒 $6•••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••••• | 🔒 $6•••••• |
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
2 bedrooms (7.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.2 nights)
1 bedroom (4.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (JMD 93)
3 bedrooms (JMD 47)
1 bedroom (JMD 34)
2 bedrooms (JMD 29)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (58%)
Professionally managed (42%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the East Jamaica market averaged 646 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 43% over two years.
An average East Jamaica listing earns $1.7M/year. High-performing listings earn $8.7M, while low-performing listings earn $432K.
Average occupancy in East Jamaica is 14%, producing RevPAR of $4K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in East Jamaica, at $5.6M.
Rules vary across East Jamaica. Kingston: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or licensing requirements. Operates under general hotel accommodation tax rules. Minimal enforcement of existing laws. Port Antonio: Lenient. No formal STR permit system. Subject to general tourism product development licensing if operating commercially. Very limited enforcement. Ocho Rios: Lenient. Falls under general Jamaica Tourist Board accommodation licensing for commercial operations. No STR-specific rules. Light enforcement, many operate informally. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The East Jamaica Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 7%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in March and February; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Internet (100%), Parking (98%), Kitchen (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+311%), Heating (+237%), Gym (+110%).
Average daily rate in East Jamaica is $35K, up 15% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in October.
Guests in East Jamaica book an average of 26 days in advance, down 17% from last year. Booking windows range from 24 days for 2-bedroom listings to 35 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Wednesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 19% higher than weekday occupancy.