St Kitts & Nevis
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Overview
Annual Rev
XCD109.1k
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 3•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 XCD8••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
40 days
12 mo avg
↓10 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
XCD175
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect St Kitts & Nevis market data as of June 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | 23 (15%) | +$263,988 (+173%) | $416,167 | $152,179 |
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 (9.2 nights)
1 bedroom (8.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.1 nights)
Studio (3.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (EC$276)
3 bedrooms (EC$157)
2 bedrooms (EC$81)
1 bedroom (EC$52)
Studio (EC$50)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (55%)
Professionally managed (45%)
As of June 2026, Basseterre, Charlestown, Frigate Bay have 374 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 4% increase from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in St Kitts & Nevis generates XCD68K per year. High-performing properties earn XCD354K/year, while low-performing properties earn XCD22K/year. This extreme variance suggests a market heavily segmented by asset tier, where top-tier inventory captures outsized demand despite broader revenue declines.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in St Kitts & Nevis. Average annual revenue is XCD68K with 25% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to XCD354K/year. The delta between averages and high earners highlights a competitive landscape where occupancy remains lean, favoring properties that distinguish themselves from the stagnant supply baseline.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in St Kitts & Nevis is 25%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of XCD984, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of XCD134 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in St Kitts & Nevis, with annual revenue of XCD159K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the St Kitts & Nevis market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the St Kitts & Nevis area. I don't have reliable data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement practices for Basseterre, Charlestown, and Frigate Bay in St. Kitts and Nevis. These smaller Caribbean jurisdictions have limited publicly available information on STR rules, and enforcement reality is particularly difficult to verify without local sources. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The St Kitts & Nevis Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 10%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The contraction in revenue relative to supply growth signals that current inventory is struggling to maintain pricing power against increasing market saturation.
Launch around December, 2-3 months before peak winter season (March peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 15% 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 St Kitts & Nevis listings include: Air Conditioning (95%), Kitchen (89%), Washing Machine (84%), Tv (71%), Balcony (64%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Hot Tub, with Hot Tub properties earning approximately 186% more (XCD446K/year vs XCD156K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in St Kitts & Nevis over the last 12 months: May: XCD3K, June: XCD4K, July: XCD3K, August: XCD3K, September: XCD3K, October: XCD2K, November: XCD3K, December: XCD6K, January: XCD5K, February: XCD6K, March: XCD7K, April: XCD5K. 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 St Kitts & Nevis is XCD984, up 29% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average XCD404/night, 2-bedroom properties average XCD1K/night, 3-bedroom properties average XCD1K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average XCD2K/night. Rates peak in February and are lowest in July.
Guests in St Kitts & Nevis book an average of 37 days in advance, down 23% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 32 days, 2-bedroom: 36 days, 3-bedroom: 44 days, 4+ bedroom: 49 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the St Kitts & Nevis Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 4%, revenue per listing decreased 10%, occupancy fell 13%, average nightly rates increased 29%, and lead time decreased 23%. These metrics reflect a reactive market environment where hosts are pushing rates despite tightening demand and shorter booking windows.
In St Kitts & Nevis, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Sunday.