Peace, Sea and Space to Enjoy Laguna del Mar Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.94 - Revenue
- CLP 14.7M
- Occupancy
- 54.5%
- Daily rate
- CLP 137,475
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Elqui brought in CLP 4,922,821 over the 12 months through September 2026, in line with the Coquimbo average of CLP 4,759,009.
The short answer
Elqui is priced below the Coquimbo average. Listings averaged CLP 79,135 a night, about 10% less than that average of CLP 88,100, and were booked on 37% of available nights, close to its 35% occupancy.
Timing matters: in January, the best month, the average listing earned about 3.3 times as much as in April, the slowest. With only 40 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 40 active listings, Elqui is the third-largest of 5 Coquimbo markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Elqui listing averaged CLP 4,922,821 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Coquimbo average: CLP 4,759,009), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Elqui listing brought in CLP 1,480,000 in January, its best month, and CLP 451,000 in April, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 39% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 3.3 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
January earned about 3.3 times what April did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CLP 816,000.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
January 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in February 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | CLP 588,195 | 43.8% | CLP 76,651 | CLP 19,607 | 25 days | 3.1 nights |
| Oct 2025 | CLP 680,515 | 48.8% | CLP 76,731 | CLP 21,952 | 27 days | 4.3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | CLP 924,431 | 53.8% | CLP 77,709 | CLP 30,814 | 29 days | 4.6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | CLP 1,041,552 | 41.6% | CLP 81,063 | CLP 33,598 | 18 days | 8.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | CLP 1,478,671 | 51.1% | CLP 85,413 | CLP 47,699 | 36 days | 9.2 nights |
| Feb 2026 | CLP 1,345,193 | 55.5% | CLP 83,502 | CLP 48,043 | 34 days | 6.5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | CLP 865,593 | 33.8% | CLP 79,211 | CLP 27,922 | 15 days | 4.7 nights |
| Apr 2026 | CLP 450,921 | 19.1% | CLP 77,238 | CLP 15,031 | 10 days | 3.1 nights |
| May 2026 | CLP 500,997 | 20.3% | CLP 78,114 | CLP 16,161 | 14 days | 4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | CLP 500,077 | 19.4% | CLP 77,170 | CLP 16,669 | 15 days | 3.5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | CLP 756,428 | 29.9% | CLP 76,963 | CLP 24,401 | 10 days | 6.3 nights |
| Aug 2026 | CLP 662,541 | 27.5% | CLP 77,391 | CLP 21,372 | 17 days | 4.8 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Elqui address, run it through the Airbnb income calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Elqui Airbnb took in CLP 4,922,821 in the 12 months to September 2026, an average that counts every active listing, including those open only part of the year. A listing in the top quarter took in about CLP 7,952,000, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about CLP 486,000 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | CLP 4,646,821 | CLP 7,507,000 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay6% of Elqui bookings | CLP 276,000 | CLP 445,000 |
| Gross bookings | CLP 4,922,821 | CLP 7,952,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 10%: 15.5% for the 57% of Elqui listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −CLP 502,000 | −CLP 810,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; CLP 0 if you clean yourself | −CLP 276,000 | −CLP 445,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −CLP 246,000 | −CLP 398,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −CLP 98,000 | −CLP 159,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −CLP 148,000 | −CLP 239,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −CLP 49,000 | −CLP 49,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −CLP 25,000 | −CLP 25,000 |
| ManagementCLP 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | CLP 0 | CLP 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | CLP 0 | CLP 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | CLP 0 | CLP 0 |
| Total running costsAbout 22% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −CLP 1,344,000 | −CLP 2,125,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | CLP 3,578,821about CLP 298,000 a month | CLP 5,827,000about CLP 486,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Elqui's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Elqui home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about CLP 663,000 a month, against CLP 410,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
Elqui listings were booked on 37% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points above the Coquimbo average (35%) and 4 points above the Chile average (33%). Occupancy swings from 19% in April to 55% in February.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.7 times as often as the bottom quarter.
February was the busiest month in Elqui, April the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2025 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Elqui, known as ADR (average daily rate), was CLP 79,135 over the past year, about 10% below the Coquimbo and Chile averages (CLP 88,100 and CLP 88,700). Rates peak in January at about CLP 85,400 and bottom out in September and October at about CLP 76,700.
The top 10% charge about 2.6 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
January rates ran 11% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CLP 78,900.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Elqui it averaged CLP 30,700 over the past year, from about CLP 15,000 in April to about CLP 48,000 in February.
Per open night, by tier:
February RevPAR was about 3.2 times April's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CLP 26,900. The 12-month RevPAR of CLP 30,700 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 40 active listings, the monthly pattern in Elqui is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in January and bottomed out in April.
Guests book Elqui stays 23 days ahead on average (about three weeks). January stays are booked furthest out, about 36 days ahead, and July stays closest to arrival, about 10 days. A typical January booking is made in early December.
January stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2025 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 23 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 40 active listings in Elqui display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Elqui.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks four Elqui neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Andacollo, Rio Hurtado and Combarbalá. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Andacollo | A small town known for its mining history and religious significance with the Sanctuary of Andacollo. It offers cultural experiences and access to nature. | Sanctuary of Andacollo, Local artisan shops, Cultural festivals, Hiking routes, Natural scenery |
| Rio Hurtado | A lesser-known area offering stunning natural beauty and tranquility. Ideal for travelers interested in outdoor activities and rural tourism. | Cerro Blanco, Rio Hurtado Valley hikes, Rural landscapes, Agricultural experiences, Stargazing sites |
| Combarbalá | Known for its stunning landscapes and local crafts, this area provides a unique cultural experience for visitors looking to connect with local traditions. | Combarbalá Stone, Local crafts markets, Hiking trails, Natural scenery, Cultural events |
| Elqui Valley | Famous for its scenic views, wineries, and astronomical observatories, Elqui Valley is a premium destination for eco-tourism and relaxation. | Observatories, Wine Tours, Pisco Tours, Nature walks, Stargazing activities |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Almost every Airbnb in Elqui is an entire home: 95% of listings, with private rooms at 5%. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 60%, about three times the share of houses (20%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Elqui Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 95.0% | 38 |
| Private room | 5.0% | 2 |
Listings by property type
Elqui Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 60.0% | 24 |
| House | 20.0% | 8 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 15.0% | 6 |
| Others | 2.5% | 1 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 2.5% | 1 |
Most Elqui homes are built for groups: 53% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (45%).
Elqui entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 21.1% | 8 |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.3% | 10 |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.7% | 17 |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.9% | 3 |
A typical two-bedroom home in Elqui earned CLP 3,210,000 over the past year, against CLP 3,200,000 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 10 | CLP 3,210,000 | CLP 5,110,000 | CLP 73,471 | 32% |
| 3 bedrooms | 17 | CLP 3,200,000 | CLP 4,540,000 | CLP 86,691 | 38% |
The most common capacity in Elqui is five guests (26% of listings), and 36% of listings sleep six or more.
Elqui listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 7.7% | 3 |
| 3 guests | 12.8% | 5 |
| 4 guests | 17.9% | 7 |
| 5 guests | 25.6% | 10 |
| 6 guests | 15.4% | 6 |
| 7 guests | 5.1% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 15.4% | 6 |
Elqui hosts set up an average of 3.8 beds per listing. 55% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Pools are common in Elqui: 73% of listings have one, and 53% offer beach access.
Share of Elqui listings with each common amenity
Guests
Most Elqui guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 19% of those who left reviews live outside Chile, led by visitors from Argentina and the United States. Guests speak a mix of languages: Spanish leads at 58%, followed by English and Italian.
81% of Elqui guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Elqui guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Santiago | 38.0% |
| Coquimbo | 4.0% |
| Mendoza | 4.0% |
| La Serena | 3.0% |
| Ñuñoa | 3.0% |
Where Elqui guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Chile | 80.5% |
| Argentina | 8.5% |
| United States | 2.5% |
| Spain | 1.7% |
| Germany | 1.7% |
Languages spoken by Elqui guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.1% |
| English | 31.2% |
| Italian | 2.2% |
| German | 2.2% |
| Portuguese | 2.2% |
Elqui Airbnbs average 4.86 stars, and 48% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and cleanliness is the lowest, at 4.81.
Check-in scores highest in Elqui; cleanliness is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.87 |
| Cleanliness | 4.81 |
| Communication | 4.91 |
| Location | 4.91 |
| Check-in | 4.92 |
| Value | 4.86 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all Elqui listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 8% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 55% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Elqui listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 80.0% | 32 |
| 181-270 days | 17.5% | 7 |
| 91-180 days | 2.5% | 1 |
Days a year Elqui listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 7.5% | 3 |
| 91-180 days | 12.5% | 5 |
| 31-90 days | 55.0% | 22 |
| 1-30 days | 25.0% | 10 |
The average Elqui booking lasts 6.5 nights, longest in January and shortest in April. Listings took about 11 bookings each over the year. About seven in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Elqui
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
More than eight in ten listings in Elqui accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Elqui listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Elqui, used by 40% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about three-quarters of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 18% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Elqui listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly two-thirds of Elqui listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about CLP 26,659. Spread over the average stay of 6.5 nights, that adds roughly CLP 4,090 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 6% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Elqui, a three-bedroom home, took in CLP 14,700,000 over the past year, about three times the city's average of CLP 4,920,000. Three of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
Peace, Sea and Space to Enjoy Laguna del Mar Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Style and space by the sea! Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.71
Smart Host Rentals - Ocean Front View - Relax Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.68
Oceanfront getaway in Laguna del Mar! Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.89
New house in front of the beach Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Welcome to your oceanfront home! Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.73 Only 13% of Elqui listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run 35% of listings. 63% of listings accept Instant Book, so most stays are confirmed without the host's approval. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 57% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 74 km, Paihuano (71 km away) earned the most per listing, about 42% more than Elqui.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Serena 8 km | 2,929 | CLP 4,183,552 | CLP 74,423 | 38% |
| Coquimbo 17 km | 2,276 | CLP 5,378,590 | CLP 95,392 | 35% |
| Guanaqueros 36 km | 41 | CLP 3,741,388 | CLP 85,712 | 38% |
| Vicuña 46 km | 227 | CLP 4,912,525 | CLP 83,873 | 24% |
| Tongoy 47 km | 43 | CLP 5,269,198 | CLP 110,164 | 36% |
| Pisco Elqui 70 km | 31 | CLP 6,737,257 | CLP 102,847 | 31% |
| Paihuano 71 km | 162 | CLP 6,998,326 | CLP 107,848 | 25% |
| Ovalle 74 km | 32 | CLP 3,256,019 | CLP 58,189 | 32% |
Markets elsewhere in Chile with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Elqui:
FAQ
An active Elqui Airbnb grossed CLP 4,922,821 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 40 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in CLP 1,110,000 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Elqui listings earn between CLP 336,000 and CLP 1,110,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth CLP 1,660,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Elqui were booked on 37% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 35% for the Coquimbo average. February was the busiest month.
The average booked night in Elqui cost CLP 79,135 before fees. Half of listings charge between CLP 53,600 and CLP 91,900, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Elqui listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Elqui Airbnb grossed CLP 4,922,821 in the 12 months to September 2026, in line with the Coquimbo average, counting listings open only part of the year. A listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, has about CLP 486,000 a month left before the mortgage or rent, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
January paid best over the past year, at CLP 1,480,000 per active listing, and April paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
Each night a Elqui listing was open to book earned CLP 30,700 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made CLP 52,500 or more.
Elqui stays were booked 23 days (about three weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Elqui Airbnb stay lasted 6.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 11 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Elqui Airbnbs 4.86 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and cleanliness lowest.
Andacollo, Rio Hurtado and Combarbalá draw the most short-term rental interest in Elqui. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 40 active Airbnb listings in Elqui as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is La Serena, 8 km away.
In Elqui, nearly two-thirds of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about CLP 26,659.
Method
Figures on this page cover 40 active Airbnb listings in Elqui from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Chilean pesos at CLP 919 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.