Lago De Chapala
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Overview
Annual Rev
MX$319.7k
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
MX$2,971
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
26 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
MX$683
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Lago De Chapala 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 | — | +$384,889 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8••••• | 🔒 $4••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $6••••• | 🔒 $3••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5••••• | 🔒 $3••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5••••• | 🔒 $4••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6••••• | 🔒 $4••••• |
| TV | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5••••• | 🔒 $4••••• |
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 (7.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (7.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (MX$47)
3 bedrooms (MX$35)
2 bedrooms (MX$25)
1 bedroom (MX$17)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (57%)
Independent hosts (43%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Lago de Chapala market averaged 1,140 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 0% from a year earlier and up 30% over two years.
An average Lago de Chapala listing earns $235K/year. High-performing listings earn $799K, while low-performing listings earn $87K.
Average occupancy in Lago de Chapala is 21%, producing RevPAR of $520 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Lago de Chapala, at $656K.
Rules vary across Lago de Chapala. Chapala: Lenient. Municipal registration theoretically required but rarely enforced. Many hosts operate without permits. Minimal oversight. Ajijic: Lenient. Part of Chapala municipality, same minimal regulations apply. Large expat rental market operates informally with little enforcement. Guadalajara: Moderate. State tourism registration (SECTUR) and tax registration required. Enforcement inconsistent—some compliance checks in tourist zones, many operate unregistered. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Lago de Chapala Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 16%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in April and December; it is lowest in September and October.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Internet (94%), Parking (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+124%), Bbq (+106%), Parking (+78%).
Average daily rate in Lago de Chapala is $3K, up 29% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in November.
Guests in Lago de Chapala book an average of 25 days in advance, down 12% from last year. Booking windows range from 22 days for 2-bedroom listings to 30 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 69% higher than weekday occupancy.