Oceanfront Villa: Pool, Rancho & Beach Access Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.77 - Revenue
- C$1.7M
- Occupancy
- 60.1%
- Daily rate
- C$8,883
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in El Tránsito brought in C$252,255 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 18% more than the León average of C$213,790.
The short answer
El Tránsito is cheaper but busier than the León average. Listings averaged C$3,112 a night and were booked on 32% of available nights, against C$3,540 and 25% for the León average.
Timing matters: in January, usually the best month, the average listing earns about three times as much as in October, usually the slowest. With only 43 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 43 active listings, El Tránsito is the third-largest of 4 León markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 51% while the number of active listings grew 16%.
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Gross bookings per El Tránsito listing averaged C$252,255 over the 12 months to September 2026 (León average: C$213,790), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average El Tránsito listing brings in C$40,700 in January, its best month, and C$13,900 in October, its slowest. Both ends are close calls: January leads March by 1%, and October sits just 1% below September, so either pair can swap places in a given year. 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 4.9 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 earns about three times what October does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, C$28,100. 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. Nightly rates peaked in August 2026 and bookings in February 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest. Across the past two years, January is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | C$17,345 | 21.7% | C$2,931 | C$578 | 7 days | 5.9 nights |
| Oct 2025 | C$14,043 | 26.5% | C$2,900 | C$453 | 9 days | 3.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | C$28,666 | 33.2% | C$2,915 | C$956 | 39 days | 6.8 nights |
| Dec 2025 | C$40,881 | 40.7% | C$2,924 | C$1,319 | 39 days | 6.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | C$39,375 | 45.1% | C$2,907 | C$1,270 | 41 days | 5.8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | C$44,462 | 48.2% | C$2,901 | C$1,588 | 46 days | 6.5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | C$44,504 | 38.6% | C$2,955 | C$1,436 | 21 days | 7.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | C$32,616 | 32.5% | C$3,016 | C$1,087 | 33 days | 5.4 nights |
| May 2026 | C$22,799 | 22.3% | C$3,240 | C$735 | 19 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | C$27,326 | 21.7% | C$3,748 | C$911 | 27 days | 5.5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | C$36,178 | 31.2% | C$3,767 | C$1,167 | 29 days | 6.6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | C$28,941 | 20.0% | C$3,774 | C$934 | 34 days | 3.9 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.
The typical El Tránsito listing earns about C$17,200 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The free Airbnb calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average El Tránsito Airbnb took in C$252,255 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 C$564,200, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about C$35,000 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 | C$249,555 | C$558,200 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay1% of El Tránsito bookings | C$2,700 | C$6,000 |
| Gross bookings | C$252,255 | C$564,200 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 86% of El Tránsito listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −C$34,700 | −C$77,600 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; C$0 if you clean yourself | −C$2,700 | −C$6,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −C$12,600 | −C$28,200 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −C$5,000 | −C$11,300 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −C$7,600 | −C$16,900 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −C$2,500 | −C$2,500 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −C$1,300 | −C$1,300 |
| ManagementC$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | C$0 | C$0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | C$0 | C$0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | C$0 | C$0 |
| Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −C$66,400 | −C$143,800 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | C$185,855about C$15,500 a month | C$420,400about C$35,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from El Tránsito'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 El Tránsito 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 C$47,000 a month, against C$21,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
El Tránsito listings were booked on 32% of the nights they were open over the past year, 7 percentage points above the León average (25%) and 2 points above the Nicaragua average (30%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 20% in August to 47% in February.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 5.1 times as often as the bottom quarter.
February is usually the busiest month in El Tránsito, August the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in El Tránsito, known as ADR (average daily rate), was C$3,112 over the past year, about 12% below the León average of C$3,540 and about 40% below the Nicaragua average of C$5,205. In a typical year, rates peak in June and August at about C$3,365 and bottom out in September and October at about C$2,705.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 5.9 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 24% above October's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, C$2,990.
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 El Tránsito it averaged C$960 over the past year, from about C$447 in a typical October to about C$1,350 in a typical February.
Per open night, by tier:
February RevPAR is about three times October's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, C$925.
Seasonality
With only 43 active listings, the monthly pattern in El Tránsito is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in January and bottom out in October.
Average revenue by month in El Tránsito
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, C$28,100.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | C$40,700 |
| February | C$37,800 |
| March | C$40,100 |
| April | C$34,400 |
| May | C$20,700 |
| June | C$22,600 |
| July | C$27,300 |
| August | C$24,900 |
| September | C$14,000 |
| October | C$13,900 |
| November | C$24,800 |
| December | C$35,500 |
Guests book El Tránsito stays 30 days ahead on average (about four weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 41 days ahead, and September stays closest to arrival, about 8 days. A typical December booking is made in early 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 30 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 43 active listings in El Tránsito 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 El Tránsito.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight El Tránsito neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Centro Histórico, Las Peñitas and San Juan Bautista. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Histórico | The historic center of León, rich in colonial architecture and cultural heritage. Popular among tourists for its historical significance and proximity to museums and galleries. | Cathedral of León, Ruben Dario Museum, León's historic churches, Museo de Arte Fundación Ortiz-Gurdián, Plaza Mayor |
| Las Peñitas | A beach town close to León known for its laid-back atmosphere and surf culture. Ideal for travelers looking for a beach escape with surf spots and local seafood. | La Redonda Beach, Surfing at Las Peñitas, Local seafood shacks, Sunset views, Wildlife viewing |
| San Juan Bautista | An up-and-coming neighborhood in León, offering a mix of local life and tourist attractions. Attracts visitors looking for a more authentic experience. | Local markets, Traditional homes, Street food stalls, Cultural festivals |
| Nicaragua Guest House Area | A popular area with a concentration of guest houses and hostels, making it a vibrant hub for backpackers and budget travelers. | Guest house options, Social atmosphere, Nearby restaurants and cafes, Cultural exchange events |
| El Convento | A picturesque area known for its beautiful convents and parks, ideal for those who appreciate history and tranquil surroundings. | Convento de San Francisco, Park of the Revolution, Cultural events, Artisan markets |
| Cerro Negro | A unique location known for its volcano boarding activities, catering to adventure seekers and offering stunning landscapes. | Cerro Negro Volcano, Volcano boarding tours, Hiking trails, Scenic views |
| León Viejo | The site of the ruins of the old city of León, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Great for history enthusiasts and cultural tourists. | UNESCO World Heritage ruins, Archaeological museum, Historical significance, Guided tours available |
| Las Huellas | A residential neighborhood that is slowly gaining popularity among tourists for its local charm and accessibility to urban amenities. | Local dining options, Cafes and bakeries, Community events, Proximity to downtown |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
El Tránsito is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 63% of listings, against 33% for entire homes. Houses (44%) and hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (42%) split the stock almost evenly.
Private rooms are a large share of supply
El Tránsito Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Private room | 62.8% | 27 |
| Entire home | 32.6% | 14 |
| Shared room | 4.7% | 2 |
Houses and hotels and B&Bs split the stock
El Tránsito Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 44.2% | 19 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 41.9% | 18 |
| Others | 11.6% | 5 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 2.3% | 1 |
Among El Tránsito's 14 entire homes with a bedroom count, two- and four-bedroom homes are equally common (4 homes each).
El Tránsito 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 | 14.3% | 2 |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.6% | 4 |
| 3 bedrooms | 21.4% | 3 |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.6% | 4 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.1% | 1 |
Most El Tránsito listings are sized for couples and small families: 68% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 24% take eight or more. Shares are of the 25 listings with a guest capacity on file (58% of the market).
El Tránsito 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 | 44.0% | 11 |
| 3 guests | 4.0% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 20.0% | 5 |
| 6 guests | 4.0% | 1 |
| 7 guests | 4.0% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 24.0% | 6 |
El Tránsito hosts set up an average of 2.4 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. 53% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Beach access is close to standard in El Tránsito: 93% of listings offer it, and 51% have a pool. Only 47% of listings have air conditioning.
Share of El Tránsito listings with each common amenity
Guests
El Tránsito runs on foreign visitors: 87% of guests who left reviews live outside Nicaragua. Germany leads with 20% of reviewers, ahead of the United States at 14%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 41%, followed by Spanish and French.
87% of El Tránsito guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where El Tránsito guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Managua | 10.0% |
| Paris | 4.7% |
| Munich | 4.0% |
| Berlin | 3.3% |
| Hamburg | 2.0% |
Where El Tránsito guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Germany | 19.9% |
| United States | 14.1% |
| Nicaragua | 13.5% |
| France | 12.8% |
| Canada | 12.8% |
Languages spoken by El Tránsito guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 40.9% |
| Spanish | 24.3% |
| French | 14.4% |
| German | 14.4% |
| Portuguese | 2.2% |
El Tránsito Airbnbs average 4.89 stars, and 56% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and cleanliness is the lowest, at 4.81.
Communication and check-in score highest in El Tránsito; cleanliness is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.84 |
| Cleanliness | 4.81 |
| Communication | 4.91 |
| Location | 4.82 |
| Check-in | 4.91 |
| Value | 4.84 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all El Tránsito listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 5% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 42% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year El Tránsito listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 65.1% | 28 |
| 181-270 days | 32.6% | 14 |
| 91-180 days | 2.3% | 1 |
Days a year El Tránsito listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 4.7% | 2 |
| 91-180 days | 30.2% | 13 |
| 31-90 days | 41.9% | 18 |
| 1-30 days | 23.3% | 10 |
The average El Tránsito booking lasts 5.7 nights, longest in November and shortest in August. Listings took about 13 bookings each over the year. 45% of 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 El Tránsito
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than nine in ten listings in El Tránsito accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by El Tránsito 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 El Tránsito, used by 33% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: nearly six in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 40% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of El Tránsito listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About a quarter of El Tránsito listings charge a cleaning fee. Fees here tend to be small: for listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up only about 1% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in El Tránsito, a four-bedroom home, took in C$1,730,000 over the past year, about 6.9 times the city's average of C$252,000.
Oceanfront Villa: Pool, Rancho & Beach Access Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.77
Bali Style Surf Villas •Plunge Pool•2 min to Beach Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Beach house in Playa El transito Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Casa Sevilla Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Sunset House Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.60
Private room at beachfront boutique hotel Private room · 1 bedroom Rated 5.00 Fewer than 1% of El Tránsito listings are classed as professionally managed, though 44% of listings have a co-host. 81% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 86% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 99 km, Tola (Municipio) (99 km away) earned the most per listing, about 3.6 times as much as El Tránsito. Guasacate was the busiest, booked on 40% of nights against 32% in El Tránsito.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Pacifica Resort 18 km | 34 | C$365,658 | C$7,803 | 22% |
| Villa El Carmen (Municipio) 19 km | 34 | C$323,642 | C$7,455 | 19% |
| León (Municipio) 45 km | 110 | C$192,598 | C$3,074 | 25% |
| Managua 51 km | 352 | C$165,898 | C$2,248 | 31% |
| Catarina (Municipio) 73 km | 30 | C$471,727 | C$5,017 | 29% |
| Granada (Municipio) 83 km | 213 | C$373,958 | C$3,676 | 33% |
| Guasacate 92 km | 74 | C$502,210 | C$4,037 | 40% |
| Tola (Municipio) 99 km | 215 | C$920,389 | C$10,275 | 35% |
FAQ
An active El Tránsito Airbnb grossed C$252,255 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 43 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in C$38,400 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of El Tránsito listings earn between C$7,710 and C$38,400 in a typical month, and the top tenth C$71,200 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 El Tránsito were booked on 32% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 25% for the León average. February is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in El Tránsito cost C$3,112 before fees. Half of listings charge between C$1,285 and C$3,625, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active El Tránsito 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 El Tránsito Airbnb grossed C$252,255 in the 12 months to September 2026, 18% above the León average of C$213,790, 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 C$35,000 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 calculator.
January usually pays best, averaging C$40,700 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 El Tránsito listing was open to book earned C$960 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 C$1,880 or more.
El Tránsito stays were booked 30 days (about four weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average El Tránsito Airbnb stay lasted 5.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 13 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate El Tránsito Airbnbs 4.89 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and cleanliness lowest.
Centro Histórico, Las Peñitas and San Juan Bautista draw the most short-term rental interest in El Tránsito. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 43 active Airbnb listings in El Tránsito as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Gran Pacifica Resort, 18 km away.
In El Tránsito, about a quarter of listings add a cleaning fee, and the fees tend to be small: for listings that charge one, they make up only about 1% of gross revenue.
Method
Figures on this page cover 43 active Airbnb listings in El Tránsito 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 Nicaraguan córdobas at C$36.7 per US$, 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.
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