Airbnb Investment in Mexico — Market Data 2026
Profitability analysis for Mexico. Updated occupancy, pricing, and ROI data.
Median Nightly Rate
$123
Occupancy Rate
67%
Active Properties
11,972
Est. Monthly Revenue
$2,345
median per listing
Market Summary
Short-term rental data in Mexico
Data as of November 2026
We analyzed 11972 short-term rental properties across Mexico, spread over 14 cities, with a median rate of $123/night and an occupancy rate of 67%, generating an estimated revenue of $2,345/month.
Investment Context
The short-term rental market in Mexico presents attractive investment opportunities. With 11972 analyzed properties, a median rate of $123/night, and 67% occupancy, estimated monthly revenue is $2,345. We analyze pricing, occupancy, and estimated revenue data to help investors identify the best opportunities in each city.
Cities to Invest
Sorted by estimated profitability.
Ciudad de México
6,858 listings
Median/Night
$131
Occupancy
80%
Est. Revenue/Mo
$2,893
Benito Juárez
32 listings
Median/Night
$149
Occupancy
53%
Est. Revenue/Mo
$2,581
Isla Mujeres
79 listings
Median/Night
$208
Occupancy
47%
Est. Revenue/Mo
$1,964
Playa del Carmen
602 listings
Median/Night
$128
Occupancy
53%
Est. Revenue/Mo
$1,654
Cozumel
255 listings
Median/Night
$132
Occupancy
43%
Est. Revenue/Mo
$1,558
Cancún
1,311 listings
Median/Night
$108
Occupancy
50%
Est. Revenue/Mo
$1,329
Tulum
945 listings
Median/Night
$106
Occupancy
23%
Est. Revenue/Mo
$634
Metropolitan Area — Greater Ciudad de México
16 cities · 7,608 properties
Monthly history in Mexico
Entire properties, in USD. Median per listing; published months are never restated. · Download CSV
From September 2026, occupied nights are measured day by day and rates come from real 3-night stay quotes. August 2026 uses the previous method (listed rate and forward calendar) and is not compared with the new months.
| Month | $/night | MoM | Occupancy | Chg (pts) | Est. revenue/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $114 | +3.0% | 58% | +4.4 pts | $1,991 |
| September 2026 | $111 | — | 53% | — | $1,750 |
| Previous method (through August 2026): listed rate and forward calendar — not comparable with the months above. | |||||
| August 2026 | $137 | — | 70% | — | $3,025 |
Market Trends (Last 90 Days)
Price and occupancy evolution over time
Data from Sep 17, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 · Entire homes only, same method as the headline figures.
Price Trend
Median nightly rate
Occupancy Trend
Average occupancy rate
Over the last 59 days, the median price in Mexico increased 19.3% to $111/night. Occupancy rose to 56%.
Properties for sale and rent in Mexico
Explore apartments, houses, and land available in Mexico.
Properties for Sale in Mexico
Properties available for purchase
Frequently Asked Questions About Investing in Mexico
The best cities for Airbnb investment in Mexico are: Ciudad de México, Cancún, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel. These cities have the highest short-term rental demand and offer the best return on investment opportunities.
Ready to Invest in Mexico?
Properties in Mexico generate a median of $2,345/month in short-term rentals.
Methodology
The data in this analysis comes from public Airbnb listings in Mexico. Prices are calculated from published rates, occupancy is estimated through calendar availability analysis, and revenue is projected using the formula: median rate x occupancy x 30 days. Data is updated daily and represents a sample of 11972 active properties across 14 cities. This page reflects data as of November 2026. Airbnb is a registered trademark of Airbnb, Inc. TuLugar is not affiliated with or endorsed by Airbnb.