Casa Cautivo by the sea near Salinas Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.96 - Revenue
- $57,061
- Occupancy
- 22.9%
- Daily rate
- $663
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in La Libertad brought in US$3,899 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 35% less than the Santa Elena Province average of $5,993.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Santa Elena Province average. Listings averaged $101 a night and were booked on 16% of available nights, against $130 and 20% for the Santa Elena Province average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.3 times as much as in June, usually the slowest.
With 88 active listings, La Libertad is the fifth-largest of 12 Santa Elena Province markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 14% while the number of active listings grew 63%.
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Gross bookings per La Libertad listing averaged $3,899 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Santa Elena Province average: $5,993), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average La Libertad listing brings in $958 in August, its best month, and $422 in June, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 32% 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 5.7 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 2.3 times what June does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 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 September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
March 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in August 2026. Across the past two years, August is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $434 | 14.4% | $98 | $14 | 7 days | 2.5 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $500 | 12.5% | $99 | $16 | 7 days | 2.2 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $647 | 11.7% | $98 | $22 | 11 days | 1.6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $591 | 15.9% | $102 | $19 | 32 days | 3.3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $566 | 15.9% | $99 | $18 | 13 days | 2.4 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $701 | 22.4% | $98 | $25 | 17 days | 3.1 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $895 | 23.5% | $101 | $29 | 7 days | 2.4 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $880 | 22.1% | $100 | $29 | 12 days | 2.9 nights |
| May 2026 | $674 | 20.2% | $104 | $22 | 11 days | 3.2 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $447 | 16.5% | $104 | $15 | 15 days | 2.8 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $866 | 20.7% | $105 | $28 | 30 days | 5.3 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $876 | 22.3% | $105 | $28 | 15 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole La Libertad market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb estimator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average La Libertad Airbnb took in $3,899 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 $10,690, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $600 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 | $3,609 | $9,890 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay7% of La Libertad bookings | $290 | $800 |
| Gross bookings | $3,899 | $10,690 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 90% of La Libertad listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$550 | −$1,520 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$290 | −$800 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$190 | −$530 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$80 | −$210 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$120 | −$320 |
| 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 | −$1,290 | −$3,440 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $2,609about $220 a month | $7,250about $600 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from La Libertad'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 La Libertad 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 $890 a month, against $320 for the average one.
Occupancy
La Libertad listings were booked on 16% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points below the Santa Elena Province average (20%) and 10 points below the Ecuador average (26%). In a typical year, occupancy stays within a narrow band, from 14% in October to 22% in March.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 6.7 times as often as the bottom quarter.
March is usually the busiest month in La Libertad, October the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 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 La Libertad, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $101 over the past year, about 22% below the Santa Elena Province average of $130 and about 33% above the Ecuador average of $76. In a typical year, rates barely change through the year, staying between about $97 and $105.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 5.5 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
Average nightly rate by month in La Libertad
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
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 La Libertad it averaged $18 over the past year, from about $14 in a typical June to about $31 in a typical August.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
August RevPAR is about 2.2 times June's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $18 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
La Libertad has two high seasons, March–April and July–August, which makes it a moderately seasonal market.
Average revenue by month in La Libertad
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $559 |
| February | Low season | $591 |
| March | High season | $800 |
| April | High season | $706 |
| May | Shoulder season | $618 |
| June | Low season | $422 |
| July | High season | $739 |
| August | High season | $958 |
| September | Low season | $499 |
| October | Shoulder season | $634 |
| November | Shoulder season | $614 |
| December | Shoulder season | $622 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonMarch–April, July–August | $801 | 20% | $100 |
| Shoulder seasonMay, October–December | $622 | 16% | $105 |
| Low seasonJanuary–February, June, September | $518 | 16% | $101 |
Guests book La Libertad stays 15 days ahead on average (about two weeks), so many trips are booked close to arrival. December stays are booked furthest out, about 30 days ahead, and September stays closest to arrival, about 6 days. A typical December booking is made in mid-November.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 15 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 88 active listings in La Libertad 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 La Libertad.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks La Libertad, San Vicente and Ballenita as the parts of La Libertad that draw short-term rental guests. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| La Libertad | A bustling coastal town with great local culture and cuisine. Proximity to nearby beaches makes it a favorable spot for tourists. | La Libertad Beach, Local markets, Surfing schools, Oceanfront promenade |
| San Vicente | A lesser-known destination that offers an authentic Ecuadorian experience. Ideal for travelers who want to explore off the beaten path. | Local beaches, Traditional markets, Cultural events, Nature trails |
| Ballenita | Known for its tranquil beaches and stunning views, Ballenita is a serene location that draws visitors looking for peace and relaxation. | Ballenita Beach, Mirador de Ballenita, Cabo de San Francisco, Scenic views |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 74% of listings in La Libertad, but private rooms are a real segment: about one listing in four (26%) rents out a single room. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 64%, about three times the share of houses (22%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
La Libertad Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 73.9% | 65 |
| Private room | 26.1% | 23 |
Listings by property type
La Libertad Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 63.6% | 56 |
| House | 21.6% | 19 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 10.2% | 9 |
| Others | 4.5% | 4 |
Most La Libertad homes are built for groups: 66% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (38%). Shares are of the 65 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
La Libertad 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 | 16.9% | 11 |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.9% | 11 |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.5% | 25 |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.0% | 13 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.7% | 5 |
A typical one-bedroom home in La Libertad earned $1,110 over the past year, against $3,460 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 11 | $1,110 | $1,090 | $27 | 19% |
| 2 bedrooms | 11 | $1,800 | $2,460 | $98 | 15% |
| 3 bedrooms | 25 | $1,660 | $4,160 | $111 | 17% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13 | $3,460 | $5,220 | $162 | 17% |
La Libertad is a group-trip market: 43% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about three times the share of the next most common size, two guests (15%). Shares are of the 75 listings with a guest capacity on file (85% of the market).
La Libertad 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 | 14.7% | 11 |
| 3 guests | 6.7% | 5 |
| 4 guests | 8.0% | 6 |
| 5 guests | 4.0% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 14.7% | 11 |
| 7 guests | 9.3% | 7 |
| 8+ guests | 42.7% | 32 |
La Libertad hosts set up an average of 4.6 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. Only 47% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Pools are common in La Libertad: 48% of listings have one, and 82% offer free parking on site.
Share of La Libertad listings with each common amenity
Guests
Most La Libertad guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 16% of those who left reviews live outside Ecuador, led by visitors from the United States and Spain. Spanish is spoken by 65% of guests, and English by 31%.
84% of La Libertad guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where La Libertad guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Guayaquil | 52.1% |
| Quito | 7.0% |
| Salinas | 6.1% |
| Cuenca | 2.8% |
| New York | 2.8% |
Where La Libertad guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Ecuador | 84.5% |
| United States | 11.9% |
| Spain | 1.4% |
| Argentina | 0.5% |
| Mexico | 0.5% |
Languages spoken by La Libertad guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.3% |
| English | 30.5% |
| French | 1.4% |
| Italian | 1.4% |
| Portuguese | 0.9% |
La Libertad Airbnbs average 4.80 stars, and 35% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and location is the lowest, at 4.74.
Check-in scores highest in La Libertad; location is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.82 |
| Cleanliness | 4.82 |
| Communication | 4.86 |
| Location | 4.74 |
| Check-in | 4.87 |
| Value | 4.76 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all La Libertad listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 1% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 66% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year La Libertad listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 93.2% | 82 |
| 181-270 days | 5.7% | 5 |
| 91-180 days | 1.1% | 1 |
Days a year La Libertad listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 1.1% | 1 |
| 91-180 days | 6.8% | 6 |
| 31-90 days | 26.1% | 23 |
| 1-30 days | 65.9% | 58 |
The average La Libertad booking lasts 3.3 nights, longest in July and shortest in October. Listings took about 8 bookings each over the year. Check-in is split almost evenly between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., with check-out usually at noon.
Average length of stay by month in La Libertad
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly all listings in La Libertad accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by La Libertad 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 La Libertad, used by 57% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about eight in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 16% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of La Libertad listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly six in ten La Libertad listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $23. Spread over the average stay of 3.3 nights, that adds roughly $7 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 7% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in La Libertad, a six-bedroom home, took in $57,100 over the past year, about 15 times the city's average of $3,900. Three of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other three have three and four bedrooms.
Casa Cautivo by the sea near Salinas Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Salinas Luxurious apartment 8 pax Ocean View. Pto Lucia Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Wonderful house with pool near Salinas Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.87
Vacation home with a pool and air conditioning Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Oceanfront with private beach •Pool • 8 beds Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.91
Apartment on the seashore*Pool*Garage*Wi-Fi*Balcony Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.93 Fewer than 1% of La Libertad listings are classed as professionally managed, though 34% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run half 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 90% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 51 km, Olón (51 km away) earned the most per listing, about twice as much as La Libertad. Manglaralto and Montañita were the busiest, each booked on 24% of nights against 16% in La Libertad.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Luis Tamayo 3 km | 31 | $2,764 | $100 | 13% |
| Salinas 6 km | 878 | $5,202 | $116 | 20% |
| Santa Elena 13 km | 416 | $6,442 | $163 | 17% |
| Punta Blanca 15 km | 92 | $7,168 | $181 | 20% |
| Ayangue 33 km | 82 | $8,025 | $160 | 19% |
| Manglaralto 46 km | 47 | $4,957 | $92 | 24% |
| Montañita 48 km | 302 | $5,279 | $93 | 24% |
| Olón 51 km | 155 | $8,171 | $157 | 22% |
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FAQ
An active La Libertad Airbnb grossed US$3,899 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 88 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in US$803 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of La Libertad listings earn between US$139 and US$803 in a typical month, and the top tenth US$1,750 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in La Libertad were booked on 16% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 20% for the Santa Elena Province average. March is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in La Libertad cost US$101 before fees. Half of listings charge between US$35 and US$145, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active La Libertad 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 La Libertad Airbnb grossed US$3,899 in the 12 months to September 2026, 35% below the Santa Elena Province average of US$5,993, 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$600 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 calculator.
August usually pays best, averaging US$958 per active listing over the past two years, and June usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a La Libertad listing was open to book earned US$18 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$41 or more.
La Libertad stays were booked 15 days (about two weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing can still fill close to the date.
The average La Libertad Airbnb stay lasted 3.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 8 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate La Libertad Airbnbs 4.80 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and location lowest.
La Libertad, San Vicente and Ballenita draw the most short-term rental interest in La Libertad. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 88 active Airbnb listings in La Libertad as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is José Luis Tamayo, 3 km away.
In La Libertad, nearly six in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about US$23.
Method
Figures on this page cover 88 active Airbnb listings in La Libertad 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. 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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