Cabanatuan City

As of June 2026, Cabanatuan City, San Fernando, Talugtug have 654 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 28% increase from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Cabanatuan City generates PHP217K per year. High-performing properties earn PHP970K/year, while low-performing properties earn PHP81K/year. Supply has surged 28% year-over-year despite flat revenue, indicating oversupply relative to demand with intensifying competition. The 12x performance gap between high and low earners suggests significant market fragmentation where differentiation drives outcomes in a constrained 16% occupancy environment.

"Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Cabanatuan City. Average annual revenue is PHP217K with 16% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to PHP970K/year. Supply surged 28% year-over-year while revenue declined, indicating intensifying competition and market saturation. The substantial gap between average and top performers suggests success depends on differentiation rather than market-wide tailwinds."

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Cabanatuan City is 16%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of PHP4K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of PHP482 per day.

3-bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Cabanatuan City, with annual revenue of PHP453K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Cabanatuan City market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Cabanatuan City area. I don't have reliable data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement practices for Cabanatuan City, San Fernando, or Talugtug in the Philippines. These smaller Philippine municipalities may have minimal formal STR frameworks, or regulations may exist at barangay level that aren't well-documented publicly. Recommend contacting city/municipal tourism or business permit offices directly for current requirements. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Cabanatuan City Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing oversaturated conditions. Supply has grown 28% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 4%. This indicates supply growth outpacing demand, pressuring returns. The wide performance gap between high earners ($970K) and average performers ($217K) suggests success is increasingly concentrated among differentiated properties, while competitive intensity makes it harder for standard listings to maintain occupancy above the current 16% market average.

Launch around September, 2-3 months before peak summer season (December peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 100% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (March-September) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Cabanatuan City listings include: Air Conditioning (99%), Tv (99%), Kitchen (98%), Pool (69%), Pets Allowed (60%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Bbq, Pool, Lake Access, with Bbq properties earning approximately 131% more (PHP1.3M/year vs PHP561K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Cabanatuan City over the last 12 months: May: PHP16K, June: PHP15K, July: PHP13K, August: PHP14K, September: PHP10K, October: PHP11K, November: PHP14K, December: PHP23K, January: PHP14K, February: PHP14K, March: PHP13K, April: PHP18K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.

The overall average nightly rate in Cabanatuan City is PHP4K, up 14% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average PHP3K/night, 2-bedroom properties average PHP4K/night, 3-bedroom properties average PHP9K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average PHP10K/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in October.

Guests in Cabanatuan City book an average of 16 days in advance, down 11% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 15 days, 2-bedroom: 16 days, 3-bedroom: 20 days, 4+ bedroom: 19 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Cabanatuan City Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 28%, revenue per listing decreased 4%, occupancy fell 20%, average nightly rates increased 14%, and lead time decreased 11%. The sharp supply growth outpacing rate increases suggests intensifying competition is fragmenting demand across more listings, while the wide gap between average ($216,738) and top-performing properties ($970,299) indicates market consolidation favoring differentiated offerings.

In Cabanatuan City, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekends show 32% higher occupancy than weekdays.