Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Sonzacate, El Salvador Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Sonzacate brought in US$4,587 over the 12 months through October 2026, across just 22 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Sonzacate Airbnb Market at a Glance
Sonzacate is priced below the Sonsonate Department average. Listings averaged $68 a night, about half that average of $150, and were booked on 29% of available nights, close to its 27% occupancy.
October, usually the best month, brings in about 89% more per listing than May, usually the slowest. With only 22 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 22 active listings, Sonzacate is the third-largest of 3 Sonsonate Department markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Sonzacate?
Gross bookings per Sonzacate listing averaged $4,587 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Sonsonate Department average: $10,743), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Sonzacate listing brings in $1,120 in October, its best month, and $590 in May, 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%.
Across Sonzacate's 22 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $1,330+ a month, about 2.4 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $1,030 or more, roughly $480 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $548 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $247 or less, about 45% 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.
October earns about 1.9 times what May 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.
Sonzacate Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
October 2025 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in June 2026 and bookings in December 2025, 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 | $1,117 | 30.1% | $68 | $36 | 16 days | 2.7 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $658 | 23.4% | $68 | $22 | 4 days | 2.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $1,046 | 50.7% | $67 | $34 | 13 days | 3.9 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $927 | 47.1% | $67 | $30 | 15 days | 4.4 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $566 | 29.3% | $66 | $20 | 9 days | 4.8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $534 | 21.9% | $66 | $17 | 18 days | 4.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $603 | 26.8% | $68 | $20 | 20 days | 4 nights |
| May 2026 | $590 | 29.7% | $69 | $19 | 12 days | 6.1 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $569 | 24.9% | $69 | $19 | 10 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $895 | 41.2% | $68 | $29 | 33 days | 9.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $750 | 34.3% | $68 | $24 | 23 days | 5.1 nights |
| Sep 2026 | $745 | 31.8% | $67 | $25 | 6 days | 2.7 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.
The typical Sonzacate listing earns about $548 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb estimator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Sonzacate Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Sonzacate Airbnb took in $4,587 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 $8,660, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $490 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.
Sonzacate Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $4,347 | $8,200 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay5% of Sonzacate bookings | $240 | $460 |
| Gross bookings | $4,587 | $8,660 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 16%: 15.5% for the 100% of Sonzacate listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$710 | −$1,340 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$240 | −$460 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$230 | −$430 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$90 | −$170 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$140 | −$260 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$50 | −$50 |
| 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 27% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$1,480 | −$2,730 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $3,107about $260 a month | $5,930about $490 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Sonzacate Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Sonzacate'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 Sonzacate 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 Sonzacate's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Sonzacate listings are booked on 45% or more of their nights, against 27% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $61 adds about $615 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $73 a night or more, against a median of $61. 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 $430 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, October brings the average listing about $1,120, against $590 in May, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Sonzacate listings average 4.84 stars, and 59% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
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 $720 a month, against $380 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Sonzacate?
Sonzacate listings were booked on 29% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points above the Sonsonate Department average (27%) and 5 points below the El Salvador average (34%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 23% in March to 51% in December.
Across Sonzacate's 22 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 65%+ of open nights, 38 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 45% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 27% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 13% or less, less than one night a week.
December is usually the busiest month in Sonzacate, March the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 29% 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 Sonzacate?
The average nightly rate in Sonzacate, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $68 over the past year, about 55% below the Sonsonate Department average of $150 and about 46% below the El Salvador average of $125. In a typical year, rates barely change through the year, staying between about $66 and $69.
Across Sonzacate's 22 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $93+ a night, about 1.5 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $73 or more, about $12 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $61 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $54 or less, about 13% below the median.
Average nightly rate by month in Sonzacate
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Sonzacate?
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 Sonzacate it averaged $20 over the past year, from about $19 in a typical May to about $36 in a typical October.
Across Sonzacate's 22 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $29+ per open night, about 1.8 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $24 or more, about $8 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $16 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $11 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
October RevPAR is about 1.9 times May's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $20 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Sonzacate
With only 22 active listings, the monthly pattern in Sonzacate is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in October and bottom out in May.
Average revenue by month in Sonzacate
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Revenue by month in Sonzacate in numbers
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $927 |
| February | $843 |
| March | $826 |
| April | $724 |
| May | $590 |
| June | $708 |
| July | $1,000 |
| August | $846 |
| September | $745 |
| October | $1,120 |
| November | $658 |
| December | $1,050 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Sonzacate?
Guests book Sonzacate stays 16 days ahead on average (about two weeks), so many trips are booked close to arrival. July stays are booked furthest out, about 20 days ahead, and November stays closest to arrival, about 4 days. A typical July booking is made in late June.
July 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 16 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 Sonzacate
None of the 22 active listings in Sonzacate 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 Sonzacate.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Sonzacate
AirROI's area guide picks Barrio El Centro, Barrio San Miguelito and Colonia El Sauce as the parts of Sonzacate 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barrio El Centro | This core district accommodates visitors seeking direct walking access to local services, civic offices, and central bus stops. Travelers booking here are commonly solo visitors, regional workers, and transit passengers connecting to the Ruta de las Flores. | Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel, Parque Central de Sonzacate, Cancha de Baloncesto La Jaula, Alcaldía Municipal de Sonzacate, Polideportivo Municipal de Sonzacate |
| Barrio San Miguelito | Positioned directly along the primary thoroughfares heading toward Sonsonate and Nahuizalco, this neighborhood attracts road-trippers and short-stay travelers needing quick vehicular transit. The setting consists of residential houses and neighborhood corner stores within walking range of recreational hubs. | Redondel de Sonzacate, Calle Principal Poniente, Cancha de Fútbol Rápido El Sauce, Río Sensunapán |
| Colonia El Sauce | This residential development on the western fringe of the urban core primarily attracts visiting families and longer-stay contractors. It offers quiet, detached housing stock while remaining five minutes by vehicle from adjacent regional shopping hubs. | Complejo Deportivo El Sauce, Carretera a Nahuizalco, Río Sensunapán |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Sonzacate vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 25 km, Municipio de El Congo (24 km away, 36 listings) earned the most per listing, about 9.8 times as much as Sonzacate.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonsonate 9 km | 50 | $10,152 | $134 | 27% |
| Municipio de Juayúa 12 km | 100 | $9,319 | $123 | 24% |
| Apaneca 16 km | 86 | $8,158 | $129 | 24% |
| Concepción de Ataco 20 km | 138 | $8,037 | $118 | 21% |
| Acajutla 23 km | 94 | $16,630 | $254 | 24% |
| Municipio de El Congo 24 km | 36 | $44,896 | $365 | 36% |
| Ahuachapan 24 km | 66 | $2,450 | $52 | 24% |
| Salinitas 25 km | 62 | $20,347 | $273 | 24% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Sonsonate Department
- Los Cobanos Airbnb data 42 listings
See all 3 Sonsonate Department Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Sonzacate
Markets elsewhere in El Salvador with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Sonzacate:
- San Miguel Airbnb data El Salvador · $65/night · 27.4%
FAQ
Sonzacate Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Sonzacate?
An active Sonzacate Airbnb grossed US$4,587 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 22 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in US$1,030 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Sonzacate?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Sonzacate listings earn between US$247 and US$1,030 in a typical month, and the top tenth US$1,330 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Sonzacate?
Listings in Sonzacate were booked on 29% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 27% for the Sonsonate Department average. December is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Sonzacate?
The average booked night in Sonzacate cost US$68 before fees. Half of listings charge between US$54 and US$73, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Sonzacate?
None of the active Sonzacate 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 Sonzacate?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Sonzacate Airbnb grossed US$4,587 in the 12 months to October 2026, 57% below the Sonsonate Department average of US$10,743, though with only 22 active listings a single property can move that figure, 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$490 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.
When is Airbnb peak season in Sonzacate?
October usually pays best, averaging US$1,120 per active listing, and May usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Sonzacate?
Each night a Sonzacate listing was open to book earned US$20 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$29 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Sonzacate?
Sonzacate stays were booked 16 days (about two weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing can still fill close to the date.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Sonzacate?
The average Sonzacate Airbnb stay lasted 5.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 13 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Sonzacate rated?
Guests rate Sonzacate Airbnbs 4.84 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Sonzacate?
Barrio El Centro, Barrio San Miguelito and Colonia El Sauce draw the most short-term rental interest in Sonzacate. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Sonzacate?
AirROI counted 22 active Airbnb listings in Sonzacate as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Sonsonate, 9 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Sonzacate?
In Sonzacate, about half of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about US$17.
How many tourists visit Sonzacate, El Salvador?
All of El Salvador had 3.2 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. AirROI estimates 285 Airbnb stays in Sonzacate, El Salvador in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See El Salvador tourism statistics.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 22 active Airbnb listings in Sonzacate 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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.