Playa Del Carmen
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Overview
Annual Rev
MX$345.8k
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
MX$2,658
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
MX$713
12 mo avg
↓22%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Playa Del Carmen 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Access | — | +$348,607 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5••••• | 🔒 $4••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 2•• (•%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| Ski | 🔒 9 (•%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$6•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6••••• | 🔒 $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
1 bedroom (9.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (8.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (7.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (MX$117)
3 bedrooms (MX$57)
2 bedrooms (MX$52)
1 bedroom (MX$40)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (81%)
Independent hosts (19%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Playa del Carmen market averaged 10,965 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 5% from a year earlier and down 8% over two years.
An average Playa del Carmen listing earns $267K/year. High-performing listings earn $1.1M, while low-performing listings earn $78K.
Average occupancy in Playa del Carmen is 25%, producing RevPAR of $575 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Playa del Carmen, at $1.1M.
Rules vary across Playa del Carmen. Playa del Carmen: Lenient. Municipal license theoretically required, but minimal enforcement. Thousands operate without permits. Authorities rarely check compliance. Tulum: Lenient. Registration with municipality nominal requirement. Explosive STR growth largely unregulated. Enforcement practically non-existent despite recent attempts. Cancún: Moderate. State tourism registration (SECTUR) and municipal license required. Some enforcement in hotel zone, less in residential areas. Many operate informally. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Playa del Carmen Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 3%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in January and December; it is lowest in September and October.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Internet (96%), Kitchen (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+51%), Pool (+46%), Bbq (+45%).
Average daily rate in Playa del Carmen is $3K, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in September.
Guests in Playa del Carmen book an average of 34 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 50 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 6% higher than weekday occupancy.