Saint Lucia
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Overview
Annual Rev
XCD113.3k
12 mo avg
↓27%
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
43 days
12 mo avg
↓14 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
XCD213
12 mo avg
↓40%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Saint Lucia market data as of May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | 450 (59%) | +$156,341 (+188%) | $239,605 | $83,264 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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
Studio (9.1 nights)
1 bedroom (6.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (EC$109)
3 bedrooms (EC$67)
2 bedrooms (EC$52)
Studio (EC$51)
1 bedroom (EC$38)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (67%)
Independent hosts (33%)
As of May 2026, Castries, Gros Islet, Soufrière have 1,600 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 5% increase from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Saint Lucia generates XCD66K per year. High-performing properties earn XCD259K/year, while low-performing properties earn XCD24K/year. This massive revenue variance suggests that market success is heavily bifurcated, with a small segment of listings capturing the vast majority of demand while the remainder struggles to gain traction.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Saint Lucia. Average annual revenue is XCD66K with 26% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to XCD259K/year. The 26% occupancy rate highlights a challenging utilization environment, where only elite properties manage to overcome the systemic under-utilization currently impacting the broader market.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Saint Lucia is 26%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of XCD786, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of XCD135 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Saint Lucia, with annual revenue of XCD188K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Saint Lucia market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Saint Lucia area. I don't have reliable data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality for Castries, Gros Islet, and Soufrière in Saint Lucia. Saint Lucia's tourism ministry oversees accommodations, but specific municipal STR rules, permit requirements, and enforcement practices for these cities aren't documented in available sources. I recommend contacting Saint Lucia's Ministry of Tourism or local municipal offices directly for current regulations and how they're actually enforced on the ground. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Saint Lucia Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 31%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. Despite the stable supply growth, the significant drop in RevPAR points to a softening of pricing power and an inability for the market to absorb new capacity.
Launch around December, 2-3 months before peak winter season (March peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -47% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (June-September) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Saint Lucia listings include: Air Conditioning (89%), Kitchen (85%), Washing Machine (77%), Balcony (74%), Tv (65%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Gym, Bbq, with Pool properties earning approximately 204% more (XCD248K/year vs XCD82K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Saint Lucia over the last 12 months: May: XCD4K, June: XCD3K, July: XCD3K, August: XCD4K, September: XCD2K, October: XCD3K, November: XCD4K, December: XCD5K, January: XCD5K, February: XCD5K, March: XCD6K, April: XCD6K. 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 Saint Lucia is XCD786, up 8% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average XCD393/night, 2-bedroom properties average XCD619/night, 3-bedroom properties average XCD1K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average XCD2K/night. Rates peak in March and are lowest in July.
Guests in Saint Lucia book an average of 39 days in advance, down 23% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 35 days, 2-bedroom: 36 days, 3-bedroom: 47 days, 4+ bedroom: 52 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Saint Lucia Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 5%, revenue per listing decreased 31%, occupancy fell 20%, average nightly rates increased 8%, and lead time decreased 23%. These metrics indicate a market shifting toward last-minute bookings as hosts attempt to defend higher rates against weakening demand.
In Saint Lucia, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Wednesday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Monday and are lowest on Friday. Weekends show 13% higher occupancy than weekdays.