Santa Tecla
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Overview
Annual Rev
SVC131.7k
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
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12 mo avg
↑16%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
22 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
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12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Santa Tecla 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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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 24,393 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +SVC 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SVC 1••••• | 🔒 SVC 1••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +SVC 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SVC 1••••• | 🔒 SVC 1••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +SVC 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SVC 1••••• | 🔒 SVC 1••••• |
| TV | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +SVC 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SVC 1••••• | 🔒 SVC 1••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +SVC 7••• (+•%) | 🔒 SVC 1••••• | 🔒 SVC 1••••• |
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 (6.3 nights)
1 bedroom (5.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (SVC 53)
3 bedrooms (SVC 37)
2 bedrooms (SVC 28)
1 bedroom (SVC 21)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (60%)
Independent hosts (40%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Santa Tecla market averaged 611 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 13% from a year earlier and up 119% over two years.
An average Santa Tecla listing earns $101K/year. High-performing listings earn $253K, while low-performing listings earn $32K.
Average occupancy in Santa Tecla is 33%, producing RevPAR of $205 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Santa Tecla, at $238K.
Rules vary across Santa Tecla. I don't have reliable data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality for Santa Tecla or San Salvador, El Salvador. These cities' STR frameworks are not well-documented in available sources. I recommend contacting local municipal offices (alcaldías) directly or consulting with a local attorney familiar with El Salvador's hospitality regulations for accurate, current information on permits, restrictions, and enforcement practices. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Santa Tecla Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 13% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 3%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in February and December; it is lowest in September and June.
The most common amenities are Internet (99%), Kitchen (98%), TV (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Air Conditioning (+88%), Washing Machine (+75%), Parking (+41%).
Average daily rate in Santa Tecla is $815, up 15% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in September.
Guests in Santa Tecla book an average of 21 days in advance, down 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 18 days for 1-bedroom listings to 31 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 23% higher than weekday occupancy.