Playa Del Carmen
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Annual revenue (actual)
MX$346.4k
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
35%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
MX$2,674
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
36 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
MX$719
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Playa Del Carmen market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Access | — | +$436,654 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7••••• | 🔒 $4••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2•• (•%) | 🔒 +$2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5••••• | 🔒 $4••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5••••• | 🔒 $4••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 2•• (•%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| Ski | 🔒 8 (•%) | 🔒 +$7•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| TV | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +$5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5••••• | 🔒 $5••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
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 (8.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (8.7 nights)
Studio (8.6 nights)
1 bedroom (8.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (MX$119)
3 bedrooms (MX$54)
2 bedrooms (MX$53)
1 bedroom (MX$41)
Studio (MX$31)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (67%)
Independent hosts (33%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Playa del Carmen market averaged 10,933 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 4% from a year earlier and down 8% over two years.
An average Playa del Carmen listing earns $265K/year. High-performing listings earn $1.1M, while low-performing listings earn $77K.
Average occupancy in Playa del Carmen is 25%, producing RevPAR of $574 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: Moderate. Municipal license and tax registration required. No owner-occupancy rules. Standard enforcement in tourist zones, lighter elsewhere. Tulum: Lenient. Minimal formal requirements, tax registration advised. No occupancy rules or caps. Light enforcement, many operate informally. Cancún: Moderate. Hotel zone requires permits and tax compliance. No owner-occupancy mandates. Enforcement focused on larger properties and hotel zone, lighter in residential areas. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Playa del Carmen Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 2%, 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 (99%), TV (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+47%), Bbq (+46%), Parking (+41%).
Average daily rate in Playa del Carmen is $3K, up 17% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in September.
Guests in Playa del Carmen book an average of 35 days in advance, down 1% from last year. Booking windows range from 30 days for 1-bedroom listings to 51 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 7% higher than weekday occupancy.
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