Huatulco
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Overview
Annual Rev
MX$407.5k
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
MX$3,105
12 mo avg
↑16%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
31 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
MX$878
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Huatulco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +$371,141 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8••••• | 🔒 $6••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7••••• | 🔒 $6••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7••••• | 🔒 $6••••• |
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 (6.0 nights)
1 bedroom (5.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (MX$60)
3 bedrooms (MX$45)
2 bedrooms (MX$32)
1 bedroom (MX$26)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (66%)
Independent hosts (34%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Huatulco market averaged 1,160 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 8% from a year earlier and up 32% over two years.
An average Huatulco listing earns $284K/year. High-performing listings earn $1.2M, while low-performing listings earn $103K.
Average occupancy in Huatulco is 23%, producing RevPAR of $633 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Huatulco, at $867K.
Rules vary across Huatulco. Huatulco/Santa Cruz Huatulco: Lenient. No specific short-term rental permits required at municipal level. Federal tax registration (RFC) needed for income reporting. Zoning generally permissive in tourist areas. Minimal enforcement - many hosts operate informally without proper business registration. Tourism authorities focus on hotel compliance rather than residential rentals. Local government lacks resources for active monitoring of vacation rentals. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Huatulco Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 11%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and April; it is lowest in September and October.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Air Conditioning (99%), Internet (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Air Conditioning (+138%), Pool (+104%), Washing Machine (+82%).
Average daily rate in Huatulco is $3K, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Huatulco book an average of 29 days in advance, down 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 26 days for 1-bedroom listings to 36 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekend occupancy is 16% higher than weekday occupancy.