The Mansion. By the sea. Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.72 - Revenue
- $27,307
- Occupancy
- 35.2%
- Daily rate
- $208
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Puerto Cayo brought in US$3,638 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 30% less than the Manabí average of $5,184.
The short answer
Rates are in line with the Manabí average, but bookings trail it. Listings averaged $106 a night and were booked on 16% of available nights, against $105 and 21% for the Manabí average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about three times as much as in October, usually the slowest. With only 33 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 33 active listings, Puerto Cayo is the 17th-largest of 21 Manabí markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 7%.
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Gross bookings per Puerto Cayo listing averaged $3,638 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Manabí average: $5,184), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Puerto Cayo listing brings in $1,120 in August, its best month, and $363 in October, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 35% 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 7.4 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.
August earns about three times what October does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
August 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in October 2025 and bookings in July 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | $474 | 15.3% | $101 | $15 | 26 days | 2.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $521 | 13.6% | $101 | $17 | 42 days | 3.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $472 | 13.5% | $101 | $15 | 69 days | 3.5 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $375 | 10.8% | $98 | $12 | 28 days | 1.8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $627 | 19.1% | $99 | $22 | 32 days | 3.6 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $542 | 17.3% | $100 | $17 | 12 days | 3.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $578 | 18.7% | $100 | $19 | 16 days | 2.7 nights |
| May 2026 | $544 | 21.5% | $99 | $18 | 45 days | 3.9 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $724 | 22.4% | $95 | $24 | 45 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $817 | 30.7% | $94 | $26 | 35 days | 6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $846 | 27.1% | $95 | $27 | 76 days | 3.1 nights |
| Sep 2026 | $789 | 22.9% | $95 | $26 | 14 days | 1.9 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 Puerto Cayo address, run it through the Airbnb profit calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Puerto Cayo Airbnb took in $3,638 in the 12 months to October 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 $13,110, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $760 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 | $3,408 | $12,300 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay6% of Puerto Cayo bookings | $230 | $810 |
| Gross bookings | $3,638 | $13,110 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 88% of Puerto Cayo listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$510 | −$1,830 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$230 | −$810 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$180 | −$660 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$70 | −$260 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$110 | −$390 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$40 | −$40 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$20 | −$20 |
| Management$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | $0 | $0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | $0 | $0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | $0 | $0 |
| Total running costsAbout 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$1,160 | −$4,010 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $2,478about $210 a month | $9,100about $760 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Puerto Cayo'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 Puerto Cayo home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb income 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 $1,090 a month, against $300 for the average one.
Occupancy
Puerto Cayo listings were booked on 16% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points below the Manabí average (21%) and 10 points below the Ecuador average (26%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 31% in August and falls to 14% in October.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 6.5 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Puerto Cayo, October the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 16% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Puerto Cayo, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $106 over the past year, about the same as the Manabí average ($105) and about 32% above the Ecuador average of $80. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates barely change through the year, staying between about $94 and $100.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.3 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
Average nightly rate by month in Puerto Cayo
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month ADR of $106 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
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 Puerto Cayo it averaged $17 over the past year, from about $12 in a typical October to about $36 in a typical August.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
August RevPAR is about three times October's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $17 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 33 active listings, the monthly pattern in Puerto Cayo is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in August and bottom out in October.
Average revenue by month in Puerto Cayo
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $725 |
| February | $539 |
| March | $570 |
| April | $748 |
| May | $519 |
| June | $587 |
| July | $714 |
| August | $1,120 |
| September | $614 |
| October | $363 |
| November | $441 |
| December | $499 |
Guests book Puerto Cayo stays 39 days ahead on average (about six weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 69 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 18 days. A typical December booking is made in early October.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 39 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 33 active listings in Puerto Cayo 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 Puerto Cayo.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Puerto Cayo neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Puerto Cayo Beach, Cayo Salado and Jaramijó. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Cayo Beach | A picturesque beach town known for its serene coastline and beautiful sunsets. Ideal for visitors looking to escape the hustle and enjoy a relaxing beach experience. | Puerto Cayo Beach, Surfing spots, Local seafood restaurants, Tropical landscapes, Birdwatching opportunities |
| Cayo Salado | Famous for its beautiful natural scenery and ecotourism attractions, Cayo Salado is great for nature lovers and adventure seekers looking for experiences in the wild. | Cayo Salado beaches, Hiking trails, Wildlife tours, Snorkeling spots, Local markets |
| Jaramijó | A charming coastal town that provides an authentic Ecuadorian beach experience, known for its warm community and local crafts. Suitable for cultural immersion and exploration. | Local artisanal markets, Beachfront promenades, Traditional Ecuadorian cuisine, Fishing opportunities, Cultural festivals |
| La Tiñosa | A small, scenic village that offers visitors a taste of local life and quiet relaxation. It’s perfect for travelers seeking tranquility and immersion in local culture. | Traditional villages, Nature trails, Local restaurants, Community events, Beautiful landscapes |
| Machalilla National Park | A vast national park with diverse ecosystems, ideal for eco-tourism and outdoor activities. Attracts nature lovers and adventure seekers. | Wildlife watching, Hiking trails, Beaches within the park, Cultural sites, Diverse flora and fauna |
| Valdivia | A small town with rich cultural heritage and proximity to natural attractions. A quiet retreat for those looking to delve into Ecuadorian culture and nature. | Cultural museums, Local festivals, Nearby hiking routes, Scenic landscapes, Historic sites |
| Cañas | Known for its beautiful estuaries and rich biodiversity, Cañas is a perfect getaway for those who love nature and tranquility while enjoying coastal activities. | Estuary boat tours, Fishing spots, Birdwatching, Beach activities, Local biodiversity |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Puerto Cayo is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 42% of listings, against 58% for entire homes. Houses are the most common property type at 52%, about 1.9 times the share of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (27%).
Private rooms are a large share of supply
Puerto Cayo Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 57.6% | 19 |
| Private room | 42.4% | 14 |
Listings by property type
Puerto Cayo Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 51.5% | 17 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 27.3% | 9 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 21.2% | 7 |
The most common size among Puerto Cayo's 19 entire homes with a bedroom count is three bedrooms (10 homes).
Puerto Cayo entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 10.5% | 2 |
| 2 bedrooms | 5.3% | 1 |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.6% | 10 |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.8% | 3 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 15.8% | 3 |
Puerto Cayo is a group-trip market: 50% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about three times the share of the next most common size, six guests (17%). Shares are of the 24 listings with a guest capacity on file (73% of the market).
Puerto Cayo listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 8.3% | 2 |
| 3 guests | 12.5% | 3 |
| 5 guests | 8.3% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 16.7% | 4 |
| 7 guests | 4.2% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 50.0% | 12 |
Puerto Cayo hosts set up an average of 4.2 beds per listing. 52% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Beach access is close to standard in Puerto Cayo: 79% of listings offer it, and 45% have a fire pit.
Share of Puerto Cayo listings with each common amenity
Guests
Most Puerto Cayo guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 24% of those who left reviews live outside Ecuador, led by visitors from the United States and Canada. Guests speak a mix of languages: Spanish leads at 51%, followed by English and French.
76% of Puerto Cayo guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Puerto Cayo guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Quito | 23.9% |
| Guayaquil | 13.0% |
| Cuenca | 8.7% |
| Manta | 8.7% |
| Portoviejo | 6.5% |
Where Puerto Cayo guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Ecuador | 76.5% |
| United States | 7.8% |
| Canada | 3.9% |
| Spain | 2.0% |
| Nicaragua | 2.0% |
Languages spoken by Puerto Cayo guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.9% |
| English | 35.8% |
| French | 5.7% |
| Russian | 3.8% |
| German | 1.9% |
Puerto Cayo Airbnbs average 4.76 stars, and 36% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on cleanliness: it scores 4.71, against 4.86 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Puerto Cayo; cleanliness is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.81 |
| Cleanliness | 4.71 |
| Communication | 4.82 |
| Location | 4.83 |
| Check-in | 4.86 |
| Value | 4.74 |
Booking patterns
All Puerto Cayo listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but none are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 70% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Puerto Cayo listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 90.9% | 30 |
| 181-270 days | 9.1% | 3 |
Days a year Puerto Cayo listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 91-180 days | 12.1% | 4 |
| 31-90 days | 18.2% | 6 |
| 1-30 days | 69.7% | 23 |
The average Puerto Cayo booking lasts 3.5 nights, longest in July and shortest in September. Listings took about 8 bookings each over the year. Nearly three-quarters of listings that give a check-in time set it at 2 p.m., with check-out usually at noon.
Average length of stay by month in Puerto Cayo
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About nine in ten listings in Puerto Cayo accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Puerto Cayo listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Puerto Cayo, used by 39% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about three-quarters of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 24% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Puerto Cayo listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About four in ten Puerto Cayo listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $34, and some higher fees lift the average to $48. Spread over the average stay of 3.5 nights, that adds roughly $10 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 Puerto Cayo, a four-bedroom home, took in $27,300 over the past year, about 7.5 times the city's average of $3,640.
The Mansion. By the sea. Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.72
Mar-a-Villa Pearl · Beachfront w/ 5-Star Host Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.93
Villa Madeiro - in the heart of Puerto Cayo Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Casa playera, Roya Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.74
The Beach Villa. Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.75
Playa del Karma - Luxury Beachfront Vacation Home Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.70 Only 12% of Puerto Cayo listings are classed as professionally managed, though 30% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 45% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 88% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 45 km, La Entrada (44 km away, 35 listings) earned the most per listing, about 3.5 times as much as Puerto Cayo. Ayampe was the busiest, booked on 28% of nights against 16% in Puerto Cayo.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montecristi 24 km | 46 | $3,735 | $131 | 17% |
| Puerto López 25 km | 156 | $2,605 | $61 | 20% |
| Parroquia Salango 36 km | 239 | $7,219 | $105 | 24% |
| Ayampe 37 km | 48 | $7,125 | $109 | 28% |
| Santa Marianita 42 km | 47 | $3,476 | $115 | 17% |
| Manta 44 km | 864 | $4,484 | $92 | 23% |
| La Entrada 44 km | 35 | $12,696 | $210 | 24% |
| Portoviejo 45 km | 110 | $2,435 | $60 | 23% |
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FAQ
An active Puerto Cayo Airbnb grossed US$3,638 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 33 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in US$909 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Puerto Cayo listings earn between US$122 and US$909 in a typical month, and the top tenth US$1,660 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 Puerto Cayo were booked on 16% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 21% for the Manabí average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Puerto Cayo cost US$106 before fees. Half of listings charge between US$52 and US$125, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Puerto Cayo 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 Puerto Cayo Airbnb grossed US$3,638 in the 12 months to October 2026, 30% below the Manabí average of US$5,184, 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 US$760 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.
August usually pays best, averaging US$1,120 per active listing over the past two years, and October usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Puerto Cayo listing was open to book earned US$17 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 US$33 or more.
Puerto Cayo stays were booked 39 days (about six weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Puerto Cayo Airbnb stay lasted 3.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 8 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Puerto Cayo Airbnbs 4.76 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and cleanliness lowest.
Puerto Cayo Beach, Cayo Salado and Jaramijó draw the most short-term rental interest in Puerto Cayo. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 33 active Airbnb listings in Puerto Cayo as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Montecristi, 24 km away.
In Puerto Cayo, about four in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is US$34, and some higher fees lift the average to US$48.
Method
Figures on this page cover 33 active Airbnb listings in Puerto Cayo from November 2025 to October 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. Money figures are in U.S. dollars. 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.
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