Cayman Islands
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Annual revenue (actual)
KY$79.8k
12 mo avg
↑20%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
41%
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
KY$513
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
50 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
KY$160
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cayman Islands market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +$35,776 | — | — |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $9•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
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 (6.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.6 nights)
Studio (5.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (KYD 305)
3 bedrooms (KYD 205)
2 bedrooms (KYD 156)
Studio (KYD 117)
1 bedroom (KYD 114)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (68%)
Independent hosts (32%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Cayman Islands market averaged 1,392 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 30% over two years.
An average Cayman Islands listing earns KYD75K/year. High-performing listings earn KYD193K, while low-performing listings earn KYD29K.
Average occupancy in Cayman Islands is 36%, producing RevPAR of KYD154 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 tourism accommodation standards apply. Minimal enforcement, market operates freely. Seven Mile Beach: Lenient. Falls under George Town jurisdiction, same minimal regulations. Tourism-focused area with widespread STR activity, light oversight. West Bay: Lenient. Part of Cayman Islands' permissive framework, no STR-specific licensing. Zoning considerations exist but enforcement minimal, hosts operate openly. 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 27%, 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%), Internet (99%), TV (99%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+76%), Pool (+52%), Parking (+45%).
Average daily rate in Cayman Islands is KYD566, up 14% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Cayman Islands book an average of 49 days in advance, up 1% from last year. Booking windows range from 41 days for 1-bedroom listings to 59 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 11% higher than weekday occupancy.
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