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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
El Gigante, Nicaragua Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in El Gigante brought in C$347,523 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 40% less than the Rivas average of C$579,558.
The short answer
El Gigante Airbnb Market at a Glance
Rates and bookings both trail the Rivas average. Listings averaged C$5,025 a night and were booked on 28% of available nights, against C$6,830 and 32% for the Rivas average.
Timing matters: in December, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in October, usually the slowest.
With 55 active listings, El Gigante is the seventh-largest of 11 Rivas markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 21% while the number of active listings grew 15%.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in El Gigante?
Gross bookings per El Gigante listing averaged C$347,523 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Rivas average: C$579,558), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average El Gigante listing brings in C$62,400 in December, its best month, and C$30,300 in October, its slowest. Both ends are close calls: December leads January by 4%, and October sits just 4% below September, so either pair can swap places in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 31% 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 9 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn C$146,000+ a month, about 7 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn C$73,500 or more, roughly C$53,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about C$20,900 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn C$8,100 or less, about 39% 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.
December earns about twice what October does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average C$68,600 C$11,300
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, C$46,800. 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.
El Gigante Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
June 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in May 2026 and bookings in February 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest. Across the past two years, December is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | C$32,890 | 19.3% | C$6,009 | C$1,096 | 22 days | 2.7 nights |
| Oct 2025 | C$30,261 | 20.1% | C$6,036 | C$976 | 8 days | 2.6 nights |
| Nov 2025 | C$59,854 | 36.1% | C$5,916 | C$1,995 | 56 days | 7.7 nights |
| Dec 2025 | C$56,242 | 29.6% | C$6,136 | C$1,814 | 43 days | 6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | C$60,860 | 32.5% | C$6,067 | C$1,963 | 27 days | 5.6 nights |
| Feb 2026 | C$43,004 | 38.5% | C$6,035 | C$1,536 | 29 days | 7.8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | C$51,674 | 28.6% | C$6,141 | C$1,667 | 16 days | 5.9 nights |
| Apr 2026 | C$54,342 | 34.9% | C$6,216 | C$1,811 | 28 days | 4.1 nights |
| May 2026 | C$42,646 | 26.4% | C$6,431 | C$1,376 | 26 days | 3.4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | C$63,060 | 29.5% | C$6,221 | C$2,102 | 16 days | 5.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | C$57,117 | 30.5% | C$6,121 | C$1,842 | 35 days | 5.1 nights |
| Aug 2026 | C$52,363 | 29.3% | C$6,119 | C$1,689 | 39 days | 4.3 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 Gigante listing earns about C$20,900 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 El Gigante Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average El Gigante Airbnb took in C$347,523 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about C$20,400 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 C$72,600 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the C$20,200 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about C$22,100 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about C$17,700 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.
El Gigante Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | C$327,323 | C$1,149,000 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay6% of El Gigante bookings | C$20,200 | C$70,800 |
| Gross bookings | C$347,523 | C$1,219,800 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 75% of El Gigante listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −C$42,800 | −C$150,300 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; C$0 if you clean yourself | −C$20,200 | −C$70,800 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −C$17,400 | −C$61,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −C$7,000 | −C$24,400 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −C$10,400 | −C$36,600 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −C$3,500 | −C$3,500 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −C$1,700 | −C$1,700 |
| 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 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −C$103,000 | −C$348,300 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | C$244,523about C$20,400 a month | C$871,500about C$72,600 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own El Gigante Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from El Gigante'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 Gigante 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 El Gigante's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of El Gigante listings are booked on 43% or more of their nights, against 26% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of C$3,545 adds about C$35,500 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge C$6,320 a night or more, against a median of C$3,545. 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 C$32,700 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, December brings the average listing about C$62,400, against C$30,300 in October, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. El Gigante listings average 4.75 stars, and 29% 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 C$101,700 a month, against C$29,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in El Gigante?
El Gigante listings were booked on 28% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points below the Rivas average (32%) and 2 points below the Nicaragua average (30%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 38% in February and falls to 19% in September.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 5.5 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 64%+ of open nights, 38 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 43% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 26% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 12% or less, less than one night a week.
February is usually the busiest month in El Gigante, September the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 28% 38% 5%
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in El Gigante?
The average nightly rate in El Gigante, known as ADR (average daily rate), was C$5,025 over the past year, about 26% below the Rivas average of C$6,830 and about the same as the Nicaragua average (C$5,205). Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates barely change through the year, staying between about C$5,905 and C$6,360.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 9.7 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge C$11,600+ a night, about 3.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge C$6,320 or more, about C$2,800 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about C$3,545 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge C$1,200 or less, about a third of the median.
Average nightly rate by month in El Gigante
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average C$6,580 C$5,870
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, C$6,100. The 12-month ADR of C$5,025 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in El Gigante?
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 Gigante it averaged C$1,470 over the past year, from about C$976 in a typical October to about C$2,010 in a typical December.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn C$4,150+ per open night, about 7.8 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn C$2,430 or more, about C$1,900 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about C$531 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn C$357 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
December RevPAR is about twice October's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average C$2,210 C$364
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, C$1,540.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in El Gigante
Revenue in El Gigante peaks several times a year, in April, June–July and December–January, a moderately seasonal pattern. Business is slowest in September and October and slows again in May.
Average revenue by month in El Gigante
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average C$62,400 C$30,300
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, C$47,600.
Revenue by month in El Gigante in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | C$60,000 |
| February | Shoulder season | C$47,400 |
| March | Shoulder season | C$49,500 |
| April | High season | C$53,200 |
| May | Low season | C$35,000 |
| June | High season | C$52,800 |
| July | High season | C$55,100 |
| August | Shoulder season | C$48,900 |
| September | Low season | C$31,400 |
| October | Low season | C$30,300 |
| November | Shoulder season | C$45,600 |
| December | High season | C$62,400 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonApril, June–July, December–January | C$56,700 | 31% | C$6,192 |
| Shoulder seasonFebruary–March, August, November | C$47,800 | 33% | C$6,021 |
| Low seasonMay, September–October | C$32,200 | 21% | C$6,084 |
Seasons are grouped by revenue per listing, so a better-paying season can fill fewer nights when higher rates carry it.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in El Gigante?
Guests book El Gigante stays 33 days ahead on average (about five weeks). November stays are booked furthest out, about 40 days ahead, and October stays closest to arrival, about 8 days. A typical November booking is made in early October.
November stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 26 days 56 days 8 days
The 12-month figure of 33 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 El Gigante
None of the 55 active listings in El Gigante 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 Gigante.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in El Gigante
AirROI's area guide picks six El Gigante neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by El Gigante Beach, Rivas and Nica Beach. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| El Gigante Beach | Beautiful beach known for its consistent surf and tranquil atmosphere. Ideal for visitors seeking relaxation, surfing, and beach activities. | El Gigante Beach, Surfing spots, Local seafood restaurants, Beachfront yoga, Sunset views |
| Rivas | The capital city of the Rivas department, offering cultural experiences and access to amenities. Great for travelers who prefer a more local experience. | Historical sites, Local markets, Cultural festivals, Nearby lakes, Food stalls |
| Nica Beach | Popular among surfers and beachgoers, this area offers lively beach scenes and opportunities for water sports. | Nica Beach surfing, Beach bars, Tropical resorts, Boat tours, Fishing trips |
| Popoyo | Renowned surf spot with a laid-back vibe, popular among surf enthusiasts and backpackers. Ideal for hosting guests looking for adventure and chill time. | Popoyo beach, Surf breaks, Local dining, Yoga and wellness retreats, Hiking trails |
| Masaya | Known for its artisan markets and cultural heritage, offering guests an insight into Nicaraguan culture and crafts. | Masaya Volcano, Masaya Market, Cultural events, Handicrafts, Traditional music |
| Ometepe Island | Unique island formed by two volcanoes, providing hiking, nature, and eco-tours, appealing to adventure seekers and nature lovers. | Concepción Volcano, Maderas Volcano, Natural springs, Biking trails, Wildlife watching |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
El Gigante Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Entire homes make up 64% of listings in El Gigante, alongside 19 private-room listings (35%). Houses are the most common property type at 62%, about 2.6 times the share of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (24%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
El Gigante Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 64%
- Private room 35%
- Shared room 2%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 63.6% | 35 |
| Private room | 34.5% | 19 |
| Shared room | 1.8% | 1 |
Listings by property type
El Gigante Airbnb listings by property type
- House 62%
- Hotel/Boutique 24%
- Cabin/Outdoor 5%
- Apartment/Condo 5%
- Others 4%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 61.8% | 34 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 23.6% | 13 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 5.5% | 3 |
| Apartment/Condo | 5.5% | 3 |
| Others | 3.6% | 2 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in El Gigante Have?
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in El Gigante (37% of entire homes), and 49% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 35 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
El Gigante entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
3%
37%
11%
20%
9%
20%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2.9% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 37.1% | 13 |
| 2 bedrooms | 11.4% | 4 |
| 3 bedrooms | 20.0% | 7 |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.6% | 3 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 20.0% | 7 |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in El Gigante Sleep?
Most El Gigante listings are sized for couples and small families: 60% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 24% take eight or more. Shares are of the 45 listings with a guest capacity on file (82% of the market).
El Gigante listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
36%
18%
7%
16%
24%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 35.6% | 16 |
| 3 guests | 17.8% | 8 |
| 4 guests | 6.7% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 15.6% | 7 |
| 8+ guests | 24.4% | 11 |
How El Gigante Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
El Gigante hosts set up an average of 3.4 beds per listing. Only 24% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 11
- Beds per listing
- 3.4
- Show exact location
- 24%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in El Gigante Offer?
Beach access is common in El Gigante: 71% of listings offer it, and 44% have a pool.
Share of El Gigante listings with each common amenity
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in El Gigante?
El Gigante runs on foreign visitors: 78% of guests who left reviews live outside Nicaragua. The United States leads with 36% of reviewers, ahead of Canada at 15%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 42%, followed by Spanish and French.
78% of El Gigante guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
- International 78%
- Domestic 22%
Where El Gigante guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Managua | 17.6% |
| Miami | 3.2% |
| Montreal | 2.7% |
| Québec | 1.6% |
| Los Angeles | 1.6% |
Where El Gigante guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 35.5% |
| Nicaragua | 22.3% |
| Canada | 15.2% |
| Germany | 8.6% |
| Switzerland | 2.5% |
Languages spoken by El Gigante guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 41.7% |
| Spanish | 29.1% |
| French | 11.2% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Portuguese | 2.4% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in El Gigante?
El Gigante Airbnbs average 4.75 stars, and 29% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched; cleanliness and value for money tie for the lowest, at 4.72.
Location scores highest in El Gigante; cleanliness and value tie for lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.76 |
| Cleanliness | 4.72 |
| Communication | 4.78 |
| Location | 4.84 |
| Check-in | 4.80 |
| Value | 4.72 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in El Gigante: Stays, Rules and Fees
Nearly all El Gigante listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 4% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 36% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year El Gigante listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 73%
- 181-270 days 24%
- 91-180 days 4%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 72.7% | 40 |
| 181-270 days | 23.6% | 13 |
| 91-180 days | 3.6% | 2 |
Days a year El Gigante listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 181-270 days 4%
- 91-180 days 24%
- 31-90 days 36%
- 1-30 days 36%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 3.6% | 2 |
| 91-180 days | 23.6% | 13 |
| 31-90 days | 36.4% | 20 |
| 1-30 days | 36.4% | 20 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in El Gigante?
The average El Gigante booking lasts 5.7 nights, longest in February and shortest in September. Listings took about 11 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 Gigante
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 4.6 nights 6.7 nights 2.5 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
El Gigante Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
More than nine in ten listings in El Gigante accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by El Gigante listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in El Gigante?
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in El Gigante, used by 38% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about two-thirds of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 33% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of El Gigante listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in El Gigante?
More than half of El Gigante listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is C$1,065, and some higher fees lift the average to C$1,738. Spread over the average stay of 5.7 nights, that adds roughly C$185 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 6% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- C$1,065
- Average cleaning fee
- C$1,738
- Listings charging a fee
- 52.7%
- Share of gross revenue
- 5.8%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in El Gigante
The top-grossing Airbnb in El Gigante, a three-bedroom home, took in C$2,100,000 over the past year, about 6 times the city's average of C$348,000. Three of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other three have three and four bedrooms.
Three Bedroom Beachfront Villa on Playa Redonda Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.93 
Shankton Tower | 4BR/4BA | A/C | Spectacular Views Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.78 - Revenue
- C$1.5M
- Occupancy
- 41.1%
- Daily rate
- C$9,903
Tranquil Cliffside Oceanfront Beach Villa Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.85 - Revenue
- C$1.2M
- Occupancy
- 40.2%
- Daily rate
- C$10,706
Casa Del Pescador, Playa Gigante, Nicaragua Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.83 - Revenue
- C$1.2M
- Occupancy
- 41.1%
- Daily rate
- C$7,087
Vista Bahia Oceanfront treehouse home-pool-beach Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.72 - Revenue
- C$1.1M
- Occupancy
- 25.5%
- Daily rate
- C$15,202
Ocean Cliff 5BR Nica Home Sleeps 15 Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.60 - Revenue
- C$1.1M
- Occupancy
- 31.1%
- Daily rate
- C$9,771
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in El Gigante?
Only 2% of El Gigante listings are classed as professionally managed, though 40% of listings have a co-host. 58% 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 75% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 58.2%
- Professional management
- 1.8%
- Cohosted listings
- 40.0%
- Instant Book enabled
- 52.7%
- Simplified Pricing
- 74.5%
Nearby markets
El Gigante vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 61 km, Tola (Municipio) (6 km away) earned the most per listing, about 2.6 times as much as El Gigante. Guasacate was the busiest, booked on 40% of nights against 28% in El Gigante.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tola (Municipio) 6 km | 215 | C$920,389 | C$10,275 | 35% |
| Guasacate 13 km | 74 | C$502,210 | C$4,037 | 40% |
| San Juan del Sur (Municipio) 23 km | 490 | C$614,376 | C$7,498 | 30% |
| Moyogalpa 40 km | 39 | C$97,658 | C$2,415 | 22% |
| Altagracia (Municipio) 54 km | 89 | C$230,795 | C$2,799 | 31% |
| La Cruz Costa Rica · 55 km | 101 | C$295,986 | C$5,015 | 26% |
| Catarina (Municipio) 61 km | 30 | C$471,727 | C$5,017 | 29% |
| Granada (Municipio) 61 km | 213 | C$373,958 | C$3,676 | 33% |
FAQ
El Gigante Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in El Gigante?
An active El Gigante Airbnb grossed C$347,523 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 55 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in C$73,500 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in El Gigante?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of El Gigante listings earn between C$8,100 and C$73,500 in a typical month, and the top tenth C$146,000 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 El Gigante?
Listings in El Gigante were booked on 28% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 32% for the Rivas average. February is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in El Gigante?
The average booked night in El Gigante cost C$5,025 before fees. Half of listings charge between C$1,200 and C$6,320, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in El Gigante?
None of the active El Gigante 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 El Gigante?
Yes, when it's run well. The average El Gigante Airbnb grossed C$347,523 in the 12 months to September 2026, 40% below the Rivas average of C$579,558. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, C$244,523 a year (about C$20,400 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 C$72,600 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in El Gigante?
December usually pays best, averaging C$62,400 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.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in El Gigante?
Each night a El Gigante listing was open to book earned C$1,470 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$4,150 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in El Gigante?
El Gigante stays were booked 33 days (about five weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in El Gigante?
The average El Gigante Airbnb stay lasted 5.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 11 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in El Gigante rated?
Guests rate El Gigante Airbnbs 4.75 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in El Gigante?
El Gigante Beach, Rivas and Nica Beach draw the most short-term rental interest in El Gigante. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in El Gigante?
AirROI counted 55 active Airbnb listings in El Gigante as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Tola (Municipio), 6 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in El Gigante?
In El Gigante, more than half of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is C$1,065, and some higher fees lift the average to C$1,738.
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About This Data
Figures on this page cover 55 active Airbnb listings in El Gigante 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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