British Virgin Islands
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Overview
Annual Rev
$59.1k
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$538
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
44 days
12 mo avg
↓11 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$116
12 mo avg
↓24%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect British Virgin Islands 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 | — | +$70,361 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +$4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $1••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$1• (+•%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $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 (6.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.0 nights)
1 bedroom (5.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($218)
3 bedrooms ($138)
2 bedrooms ($99)
1 bedroom ($85)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (50%)
Independent hosts (50%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the British Virgin Islands market averaged 396 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 2% from a year earlier and up 15% over two years.
An average British Virgin Islands listing earns $51K/year. High-performing listings earn $127K, while low-performing listings earn $18K.
Average occupancy in British Virgin Islands is 27%, producing RevPAR of $104 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in British Virgin Islands, at $98K.
Rules vary across British Virgin Islands. Tortola: Lenient. Tourist accommodation license required from Tourist Board, trade license from Inland Revenue. Minimal enforcement, many operate informally without proper licensing. Virgin Gorda: Lenient. Same licensing requirements as Tortola but less oversight. Light enforcement, informal rentals common especially in residential areas. Jost Van Dyke: Lenient. Licensing theoretically required but minimal government presence. Very light enforcement, most small operators run informally given island's limited infrastructure. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The British Virgin Islands Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 6%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in March and April; it is lowest in September and October.
The most common amenities are Internet (99%), Kitchen (97%), Air Conditioning (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+120%), Air Conditioning (+100%), Pool (+95%).
Average daily rate in British Virgin Islands is $580, up 11% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in British Virgin Islands book an average of 45 days in advance, down 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 41 days for 1-bedroom listings to 57 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Thursday and are lowest on Saturday. Weekend occupancy is 11% higher than weekday occupancy.