Cayman Islands
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Overview
Annual Rev
KY$80.9k
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↑1%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
KY$516
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
49 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
KY$158
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cayman 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +$167,578 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| TV | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+•%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $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 (6.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (KYD 305)
3 bedrooms (KYD 206)
2 bedrooms (KYD 156)
1 bedroom (KYD 114)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (76%)
Independent hosts (24%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Cayman Islands market averaged 1,384 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 30% over two years.
An average Cayman Islands listing earns KYD76K/year. High-performing listings earn KYD196K, while low-performing listings earn KYD30K.
Average occupancy in Cayman Islands is 36%, producing RevPAR of KYD153 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Cayman Islands, at KYD153K.
Rules vary across Cayman Islands. George Town: Lenient. No specific STR permits required, general business license needed, tourism accommodation tax collection mandatory. Light enforcement, many operate informally. Seven Mile Beach: Lenient. Same as George Town - business license and tax registration required but minimal STR-specific rules. Light enforcement in resort area. West Bay: Lenient. Business license and tax compliance required, no occupancy restrictions or rental caps. Minimal enforcement, self-regulation common. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cayman Islands Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 24%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in March and April; it is lowest in September and October.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (98%), Internet (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+80%), Pool (+51%), TV (+48%).
Average daily rate in Cayman Islands is KYD567, up 15% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Cayman Islands book an average of 49 days in advance, down 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 40 days for 1-bedroom listings to 57 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Wednesday and are lowest on Saturday. Weekend occupancy is 10% higher than weekday occupancy.