Ahuachapán, SV
Part of the Ahuachapan market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
SVC147.9k
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
21%
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
undefined1,750
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
24 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
undefined337
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Ahuachapan 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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4+
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +SVC 211,316 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +SVC 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 SVC 4••••• | 🔒 SVC 3••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +SVC 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 SVC 3••••• | 🔒 SVC 2••••• |
| TV | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +SVC 1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 SVC 3••••• | 🔒 SVC 3••••• |
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
3 bedrooms (5.4 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.2 nights)
1 bedroom (2.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (SVC 38)
3 bedrooms (SVC 30)
2 bedrooms (SVC 24)
1 bedroom (SVC 16)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (58%)
Professionally managed (42%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Ahuachapan market averaged 991 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 20% from a year earlier and up 146% over two years.
An average Ahuachapan listing earns $100K/year. High-performing listings earn $434K, while low-performing listings earn $34K.
Average occupancy in Ahuachapan is 15%, producing RevPAR of $232 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Ahuachapan, at $218K.
Rules vary across Ahuachapan. I don't have reliable data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement practices for Ahuachapán, Santa Ana, and Sonsonate in El Salvador. These municipalities lack publicly documented STR frameworks, and enforcement information isn't available through standard sources. El Salvador's STR sector appears largely unregulated at the municipal level. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Ahuachapan Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 20% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 1%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in April and August; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Parking (99%), Kitchen (99%), Internet (91%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+111%), Bbq (+63%), Gym (+45%).
Average daily rate in Ahuachapan is $2K, up 6% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in October.
Guests in Ahuachapan book an average of 24 days in advance, down 13% from last year. Booking windows range from 20 days for 2-bedroom listings to 29 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 74% higher than weekday occupancy.