Airbnb market data · 202512 months to April 2025
Distrito de Ahuachapán, El Salvador Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Distrito de Ahuachapán brought in US$8,472 over the 12 months through April 2025, across just 20 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Distrito de Ahuachapán run through April 2025.
The short answer
Distrito de Ahuachapán Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged $71 a night and were booked on 27% of available nights.
Timing matters: in May, the best month, the average listing earned about 3.6 times as much as in January, the slowest. With only 20 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 20 active listings, Distrito de Ahuachapán is the fourth-largest of 5 Departamento de Ahuachapán markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Distrito de Ahuachapán?
Gross bookings per Distrito de Ahuachapán listing averaged $8,472 over the 12 months to April 2025 (Departamento de Ahuachapán average: $9,965), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Distrito de Ahuachapán listing brought in $2,120 in May, its best month, and $585 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 40% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Distrito de Ahuachapán's 20 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $3,200+ a month, about 7.7 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $995 or more, roughly $580 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $414 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $294 or less, about 71% of the median.
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.
May earned about 3.6 times what January did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
Dashed: April left out, as the latest month's data looks incomplete.
Distrito de Ahuachapán Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the April 2025 data.
May led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in March.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | Booking Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $2,116 | 67.7% | $68 | – |
| Jun 2024 | $1,865 | 52.2% | $68 | – |
| Jul 2024 | $727 | 27.0% | $69 | 4 days |
| Aug 2024 | $848 | 24.6% | $67 | 8 days |
| Sep 2024 | $585 | 22.9% | $66 | 9 days |
| Oct 2024 | $1,108 | 29.0% | $66 | 11 days |
| Nov 2024 | $1,304 | 46.3% | $65 | 11 days |
| Dec 2024 | $1,154 | 34.5% | $69 | 23 days |
| Jan 2025 | $585 | 31.1% | $69 | 15 days |
| Feb 2025 | $869 | 22.6% | $69 | 11 days |
| Mar 2025 | $1,329 | 31.7% | $70 | 11 days |
| Apr 2025* | $929 | 20.0% | $70 | 12 days |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in for stays in that month. *Apr 2025 is the latest month and looks incomplete: its occupancy sits well below the calendar months either side of it, as the latest month often does before late bookings are recorded. It may be revised and is not counted as a best or worst month.
The typical Distrito de Ahuachapán listing earns about $414 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb income calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Distrito de Ahuachapán Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Distrito de Ahuachapán Airbnb took in $8,472 in the 12 months to April 2025, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $520 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about $1,260 a month.
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.
Distrito de Ahuachapán Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Gross bookings | $8,472 | $20,390 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's fee15.5% of bookings, Airbnb's standard host-only fee | −$1,310 | −$3,160 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$420 | −$1,020 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$170 | −$410 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$250 | −$610 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$80 | −$80 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$40 | −$40 |
| 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 27% of bookings | −$2,270 | −$5,320 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $6,202about $520 a month | $15,070about $1,260 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Distrito de Ahuachapán Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Distrito de Ahuachapán'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 Distrito de Ahuachapán 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.
How Distrito de Ahuachapán's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Distrito de Ahuachapán listings are booked on 47% or more of their nights, against 31% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $36 adds about $359 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $52 a night or more, against a median of $36. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about $850 a year.
- Open for the busy months. May brought the average listing about $2,120, against $585 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
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 $1,700 a month, against $710 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Distrito de Ahuachapán?
Distrito de Ahuachapán listings were booked on 27% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points above the Departamento de Ahuachapán average (23%) and 7 points below the El Salvador average (34%). Occupancy swings from 23% in February to 68% in May.
Across Distrito de Ahuachapán's 20 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 58%+ of open nights, 27 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 47% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 31% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 18% or less, under two nights a week.
May was the busiest month in Distrito de Ahuachapán, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Dashed: April data incomplete. The 12-month rate of 27% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Distrito de Ahuachapán?
The average nightly rate in Distrito de Ahuachapán, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $71 over the past year, about 49% below the Departamento de Ahuachapán average of $140 and about 43% below the El Salvador average of $125. Averaged month by month, rates barely change through the year, staying between about $65 and $70.
Across Distrito de Ahuachapán's 20 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $150+ a night, about 4.1 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $52 or more, about $16 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $36 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $31 or less, about 14% below the median.
Average nightly rate by month in Distrito de Ahuachapán
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
Dashed: April data incomplete. The 12-month ADR of $71 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Distrito de Ahuachapán
With only 20 active listings, the monthly pattern in Distrito de Ahuachapán is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in May and bottomed out in January.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Distrito de Ahuachapán?
Guests book Distrito de Ahuachapán stays 10 days ahead on average, so many trips are booked close to arrival. December stays are booked furthest out, about 23 days ahead, and July stays closest to arrival, about 4 days. A typical December booking is made in late November.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
Dashed: April data incomplete. The 12-month figure of 10 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Distrito de Ahuachapán
None of the 20 active listings in Distrito de Ahuachapán 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 Distrito de Ahuachapán.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Distrito de Ahuachapán
AirROI's area guide picks four Distrito de Ahuachapán neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Santa Teresa, Ahuachapan Town and San Lorenzo. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Teresa | A beautiful beach area known for its stunning sunsets and surf culture. A popular destination for tourists seeking relaxation and outdoor activities. | Santa Teresa Beach, Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, Mal Pais Beach, Local surf schools, Yoga retreats |
| Ahuachapan Town | The capital of the department, offering local culture, history, and access to nearby natural attractions. Excellent for visitors wanting a mix of urban and rural experiences. | Central Park, Church of La Asuncion, Los Ausoles Hot Springs, Local markets, Nearby volcanic parks |
| San Lorenzo | A small town surrounded by nature, ideal for eco-tourism and adventure travelers exploring El Salvador's natural beauty. | Lake Coatepeque, Nature trails, Local farms, Birdwatching, Adventure sports |
| Atiquissee | A quaint town with rich cultural heritage, offering traditional El Salvadoran cuisine and local artisan crafts. | Local artisan markets, Traditional restaurants, Historical sites, Countryside views, Festivals |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Distrito de Ahuachapán vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
AirROI also tracks listings in this area under another name: Ahuachapan (66 active listings) has its own page and is left out of the comparison below.
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 33 km, Municipio de El Congo (32 km away, 36 listings) earned the most per listing, about 5.3 times as much as Distrito de Ahuachapán.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apaneca 8 km | 86 | $8,158 | $129 | 24% |
| Concepción de Ataco 8 km | 138 | $8,037 | $118 | 21% |
| Municipio de Juayúa 15 km | 100 | $9,319 | $123 | 24% |
| Santa Ana 27 km | 431 | $7,445 | $71 | 33% |
| Sonsonate 30 km | 50 | $10,152 | $134 | 27% |
| Municipio de El Congo 32 km | 36 | $44,896 | $365 | 36% |
| Municipio de Jujutla 32 km | 41 | $20,245 | $242 | 25% |
| Canton Metalio 33 km | 47 | $25,055 | $307 | 25% |
Markets Similar to Distrito de Ahuachapán
Markets elsewhere in El Salvador with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Distrito de Ahuachapán:
- San Miguel Airbnb data El Salvador · $65/night · 27.4%
FAQ
Distrito de Ahuachapán Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Distrito de Ahuachapán?
An active Distrito de Ahuachapán Airbnb grossed US$8,472 on average in the 12 months to April 2025, according to AirROI's tracking of 20 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in US$995 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Distrito de Ahuachapán?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Distrito de Ahuachapán listings earn between US$294 and US$995 in a typical month, and the top tenth US$3,200 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Distrito de Ahuachapán?
Listings in Distrito de Ahuachapán were booked on 27% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 23% for the Departamento de Ahuachapán average. May was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Distrito de Ahuachapán?
The average booked night in Distrito de Ahuachapán cost US$71 before fees. Half of listings charge between US$31 and US$52; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Distrito de Ahuachapán?
None of the active Distrito de Ahuachapán 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.
Is Airbnb profitable in Distrito de Ahuachapán?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Distrito de Ahuachapán Airbnb grossed US$8,472 in the 12 months to April 2025, 15% below the Departamento de Ahuachapán average of US$9,965, though with only 20 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, US$6,202 a year (about US$520 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about US$1,260 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Distrito de Ahuachapán?
May paid best over the past year, at US$2,120 per active listing, and January paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Distrito de Ahuachapán?
Distrito de Ahuachapán stays were booked 10 days before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing can still fill close to the date.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Distrito de Ahuachapán?
Santa Teresa, Ahuachapan Town and San Lorenzo draw the most short-term rental interest in Distrito de Ahuachapán. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Distrito de Ahuachapán?
AirROI counted 20 active Airbnb listings in Distrito de Ahuachapán as of April 2025. The closest tracked market is Apaneca, 8 km away.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 20 active Airbnb listings in Distrito de Ahuachapán from May 2024 to April 2025 (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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.