Mexicali, MX
Part of the Mexicali market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
MX$154.8k
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
31%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
MX$1,295
12 mo avg
↑28%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
12 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
MX$319
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Mexicali 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym | — | +$129,654 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$9•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $3••••• | 🔒 $2••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $2••••• | 🔒 $1••••• |
| TV | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $2••••• | 🔒 $1••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $2••••• | 🔒 $2••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $2••••• | 🔒 $2••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 $2••••• | 🔒 $2••••• |
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 (7.5 nights)
1 bedroom (6.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.8 nights)
Studio (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (MX$41)
3 bedrooms (MX$28)
1 bedroom (MX$25)
2 bedrooms (MX$25)
Studio (MX$18)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (55%)
Independent hosts (45%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Mexicali market averaged 467 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 53% over two years.
An average Mexicali listing earns $142K/year. High-performing listings earn $317K, while low-performing listings earn $42K.
Average occupancy in Mexicali is 26%, producing RevPAR of $295 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Mexicali, at $335K.
Rules vary across Mexicali. Mexicali: Lenient. No specific STR regulations. General business permits may apply. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Calexico: Lenient. Basic business license required. No specific STR rules or occupancy limits. Light enforcement, largely unregulated market. San Luis Río Colorado: Lenient. No formal STR framework. Tourism permits loosely applied. Virtually no enforcement, informal market dominates. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Mexicali Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 2%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in October and November; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), TV (98%), Kitchen (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+43%), Washing Machine (+36%), TV (+34%).
Average daily rate in Mexicali is $1K, up 28% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in September.
Guests in Mexicali book an average of 13 days in advance, down 19% from last year. Booking windows range from 11 days for 1-bedroom listings to 21 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 48% higher than weekday occupancy.