Malinalco
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Overview
Annual Rev
MX$456k
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
MX$4,445
12 mo avg
↑24%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
20 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
MX$991
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Malinalco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating | — | +$1,447,438 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $1•••••• | 🔒 $8••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $1•••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••••• | 🔒 $8••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••••• | 🔒 $8••••• |
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 (6.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.5 nights)
1 bedroom (2.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (2.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (MX$40)
3 bedrooms (MX$36)
2 bedrooms (MX$24)
1 bedroom (MX$19)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (76%)
Professionally managed (24%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Malinalco market averaged 434 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 2% from a year earlier and up 58% over two years.
An average Malinalco listing earns $281K/year. High-performing listings earn $923K, while low-performing listings earn $85K.
Average occupancy in Malinalco is 17%, producing RevPAR of $643 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Malinalco, at $561K.
Rules vary across Malinalco. I don't have reliable current data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality for these three municipalities in Mexico State (Malinalco, Tenancingo, Ixtapan de la Sal). These smaller Mexican towns typically have minimal formal STR frameworks, but local enforcement practices vary significantly and change frequently. I recommend contacting each municipal government's licensing/tourism department directly for accurate, current requirements and actual enforcement practices in each location. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Malinalco Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 15%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in April and May; it is lowest in October and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (100%), Parking (97%), Internet (90%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Heating (+144%), Pool (+143%), Bbq (+83%).
Average daily rate in Malinalco is $4K, up 23% year-over-year. Rates peak in May and are lowest in September.
Guests in Malinalco book an average of 22 days in advance, down 14% from last year. Booking windows range from 18 days for 1-bedroom listings to 25 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 112% higher than weekday occupancy.