El Zonte
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Overview
Annual Rev
SVC279.7k
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
undefined1,710
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
28 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
undefined582
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect El Zonte 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 296,550 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +SVC 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 SVC 6••••• | 🔒 SVC 4••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +SVC 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 SVC 6••••• | 🔒 SVC 4••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +SVC 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 SVC 5••••• | 🔒 SVC 3••••• |
| TV | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +SVC 8•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SVC 4••••• | 🔒 SVC 3••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +SVC 4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SVC 4••••• | 🔒 SVC 4••••• |
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 (4.6 nights)
1 bedroom (4.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (SVC 54)
3 bedrooms (SVC 46)
2 bedrooms (SVC 28)
1 bedroom (SVC 21)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (55%)
Independent hosts (45%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the El Zonte market averaged 1,144 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 16% from a year earlier and up 91% over two years.
An average El Zonte listing earns $212K/year. High-performing listings earn $712K, while low-performing listings earn $68K.
Average occupancy in El Zonte is 26%, producing RevPAR of $467 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in El Zonte, at $448K.
Rules vary across El Zonte. El Zonte: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or licensing requirements. Operates in informal economy with minimal government oversight. Virtually no enforcement. La Libertad: Lenient. No formal STR permit system. Basic business registration optional. Minimal municipal oversight or enforcement activity. San Salvador: Lenient. Business license (matricula de comercio) technically required but rarely enforced for STRs. No occupancy rules or caps. Light enforcement in practice. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The El Zonte Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 16% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 5%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in April and March; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (99%), Parking (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+159%), Bbq (+59%), Parking (+54%).
Average daily rate in El Zonte is $2K, up 10% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in November.
Guests in El Zonte book an average of 28 days in advance, down 12% from last year. Booking windows range from 23 days for 1-bedroom listings to 38 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 51% higher than weekday occupancy.