Acapulco
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Overview
Annual Rev
MX$397.7k
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
MX$2,970
12 mo avg
↑22%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
21 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
MX$900
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Acapulco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +$215,969 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5••••• | 🔒 $3••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
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 (6.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.8 nights)
1 bedroom (5.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (MX$42)
3 bedrooms (MX$42)
2 bedrooms (MX$29)
1 bedroom (MX$22)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (68%)
Independent hosts (32%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Acapulco market averaged 5,030 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 6% from a year earlier.
An average Acapulco listing earns $296K/year. High-performing listings earn $1.0M, while low-performing listings earn $108K.
Average occupancy in Acapulco is 21%, producing RevPAR of $684 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Acapulco, at $668K.
Rules vary across Acapulco. Acapulco: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or registration requirements at municipal level. Federal tax obligations (RFC, invoicing) exist but enforcement is minimal. Hosts operate freely on platforms like Airbnb with little oversight. Zoning rules rarely enforced for tourist rentals in practice. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Acapulco Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 49%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and April; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Air Conditioning (98%), Parking (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+54%), Bbq (+39%), Gym (+38%).
Average daily rate in Acapulco is $3K, up 31% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in November.
Guests in Acapulco book an average of 21 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 19 days for 2-bedroom listings to 27 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 54% higher than weekday occupancy.