Airbnb Investment in Playa del Carmen: Profitability & ROI 2026

Short-term rental data and profitability in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Analyze occupancy, prices, and ROI by neighborhood.

Median/Night

$128

Occupancy

53%

Active Properties

602

Monthly Income

$1,654

median per listing

+18.4% nightly rate (Oct)+8.6pp occupancy (Oct)
Data as of November 2026.

Market Summary

Short-term rental data in Playa del Carmen

Data as of November 2026

We analyzed 602 short-term rental properties in Playa del Carmen, with a median rate of $128/night and an occupancy rate of 53%, generating an estimated revenue of $1654/month.

Profitability by Bedrooms

How price and occupancy vary by number of bedrooms.

bedroomsListingsNightly RateOccupancyEst. Monthly Income
SStudio337$8570%$1,516
11 bedroom144$9963%$1,780
22 bedrooms84$18137%$1,808
33 bedrooms24$31530%$1,785
44 bedrooms6-20%-
5+5+ bedrooms7-53%-

Investment Context

Looking to invest in Airbnb in Playa del Carmen? With 602 analyzed properties, a median rate of $128/night, and 53% occupancy, investors can expect an estimated monthly revenue of $1,654. The city has 4 neighborhoods with profitability data, with Centro standing out as one of the most attractive for investment. Use this data to compare areas, evaluate returns, and make informed decisions before investing in a short-term rental property.

Monthly history in Playa del Carmen

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.

Nightly rate change — October 2026
Monthly
+18.4%
Quarterly
—
Annual
—
Month$/nightMoMOccupancyChg (pts)Est. revenue/mo
October 2026$120+18.4%42%+8.6 pts$1,094
September 2026$101—33%—$927
Previous method (through August 2026): listed rate and forward calendar — not comparable with the months above.
August 2026$275—62%—$5,574
Monthly report: how much an Airbnb earns in Playa del Carmen
Median revenue, occupancy and a neighborhood ranking, published every month.

Best Neighborhoods to Invest

Profitability comparison by area. Price, occupancy, and estimated income data.

#NeighborhoodProperties AnalyzedNightly RateOccupancyAvg. Monthly IncomeGross yield
1Zazil Ha40$6882%$1,84610.1%
2Centro76$11343%$1,8329.7%
3Gonzalo Guerrero38$9167%$1,6287.1%
4Aviación20-68%$00.0%

Over the last 53 days, the median price in Playa del Carmen remained stable at $119/night. Occupancy rose to 35%.

Nearby Cities

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Properties in Playa del Carmen generate a median of $1,654/month in short-term rentals.

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Methodology

The data in this analysis comes from public Airbnb listings in Playa del Carmen. 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 602 active properties. 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.

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