Airbnb Investment in Mexico — Market Data 2026
Profitability analysis for Mexico. Updated occupancy, pricing, and ROI data.
Median Nightly Rate
$135
Occupancy Rate
62%
Properties Analyzed
2,672
Est. Monthly Revenue
$2,461
median: $2,034/mo
Market Summary
Short-term rental data in Mexico
Data as of August 2026
We analyzed 2672 short-term rental properties across Mexico, spread over 4 cities, with a median rate of $135/night and an occupancy rate of 62%, generating an estimated revenue of $2,034/month.
Investment Context
The short-term rental market in Mexico presents attractive investment opportunities. With 2672 analyzed properties, a median rate of $135/night, and 62% occupancy, estimated monthly revenue is $2,034. 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.
Cancún
248 listings
Median/Night
$128
Occupancy
58%
Est. Revenue/Mo
$2,336
median: $1,758/mo
Playa del Carmen
166 listings
Median/Night
$159
Occupancy
47%
Est. Revenue/Mo
$2,264
median: $1,509/mo
Ciudad de México
347 listings
Median/Night
$99
Occupancy
66%
Est. Revenue/Mo
$1,915
median: $1,690/mo
Tulum
225 listings
Median/Night
$130
Occupancy
30%
Est. Revenue/Mo
$1,073
median: $0/mo
Metropolitan Area — Greater Cuauhtémoc
26 cities · 2,209 properties
Monthly history in Mexico
Entire properties, in USD. Median per listing; published months are never restated. Series since March 2026. · Download CSV
| Month | $/night | MoM | Occupancy | Chg (pts) | Est. revenue/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $44 | +8.6% | 66% | +9.1 pts | $847 |
| June 2026 | $41 | 0.0% | 57% | -16.6 pts | $697 |
| May 2026 | $41 | — | 73% | — | $858 |
Market Trends (Last 90 Days)
Price and occupancy evolution over time
Data from Jun 2, 2026 to Aug 14, 2026 · Includes all listing categories.
Price Trend
Median nightly rate
Occupancy Trend
Average occupancy rate
Over the last 74 days, the median price in Mexico increased 31.6% to $89/night. Occupancy dropped to 60%.
Properties for sale and rent in Mexico
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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. 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 an average of $2,034/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 2672 active properties across 4 cities. This page reflects data as of August 2026. Airbnb is a registered trademark of Airbnb, Inc. TuLugar is not affiliated with or endorsed by Airbnb.