Casa Piscina - House with a pool in David Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.77 - Revenue
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in David Sur brought in US$2,766 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 68% less than the Chiriquí average of $8,629.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Chiriquí average. Listings averaged $39 a night and were booked on 28% of available nights, against $105 and 32% for the Chiriquí average.
Timing matters: in March, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in November, usually the slowest. With only 31 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 31 active listings, David Sur is the seventh-largest of 12 Chiriquí markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 4% while the number of active listings shrank 3%.
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Gross bookings per David Sur listing averaged $2,766 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Chiriquí average: $8,629), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average David Sur listing brings in $539 in March, its best month, and $276 in November, its slowest. October runs within 2% of March, so either can come out on top in a given year. 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 5.4 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.
March earns about twice what November 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.
July 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, March is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $284 | 22.6% | $39 | $9 | 7 days | 2.6 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $462 | 32.2% | $39 | $15 | 4 days | 6.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $276 | 20.9% | $39 | $9 | 10 days | 2.9 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $405 | 25.6% | $40 | $13 | 18 days | 5.9 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $410 | 32.9% | $39 | $13 | 36 days | 4.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $396 | 35.3% | $39 | $14 | 28 days | 8.6 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $497 | 35.3% | $40 | $16 | 31 days | 3.6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $326 | 23.1% | $41 | $11 | 21 days | 4.1 nights |
| May 2026 | $370 | 21.9% | $42 | $12 | 9 days | 4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $418 | 35.2% | $42 | $14 | 13 days | 8.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $517 | 33.0% | $43 | $17 | 27 days | 3.3 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $441 | 23.5% | $43 | $14 | 23 days | 5.1 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 David Sur listing earns about $225 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
Yes, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average David Sur Airbnb took in $2,766 in the 12 months to September 2026, counting listings open only part of the year, and a listing in the top quarter, run by its owner at everyday costs, keeps about $350 a month after running costs.
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 | $2,616 | $5,780 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay5% of David Sur bookings | $150 | $320 |
| Gross bookings | $2,766 | $6,100 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 16%: 15.5% for the 100% of David Sur listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$430 | −$950 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$150 | −$320 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$140 | −$310 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$60 | −$120 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$80 | −$180 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$30 | −$30 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$10 | −$10 |
| 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 | −$900 | −$1,920 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $1,866about $160 a month | $4,180about $350 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from David Sur'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 David Sur 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 $510 a month, against $230 for the average one.
Occupancy
David Sur listings were booked on 28% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points below the Chiriquí average (32%) and 10 points below the Panama average (38%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 39% in March and falls to 21% in November.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 6.1 times as often as the bottom quarter.
March is usually the busiest month in David Sur, November the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 28% 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 David Sur, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $39 over the past year, about 63% below the Chiriquí average of $105 and about 74% below the Panama average of $150. In a typical year, rates peak in June and July at about $42 and bottom out in October and December at about $37.
The top 10% charge about 2.5 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
June rates run 12% above December's
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 David Sur it averaged $12 over the past year, from about $9 in a typical November to about $17 in a typical March.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
March RevPAR is about 1.9 times November's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $12 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 31 active listings, the monthly pattern in David Sur is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in March and bottom out in November.
Average revenue by month in David Sur
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $423 |
| February | $400 |
| March | $539 |
| April | $346 |
| May | $369 |
| June | $400 |
| July | $478 |
| August | $389 |
| September | $353 |
| October | $529 |
| November | $276 |
| December | $387 |
Guests book David Sur stays 20 days ahead on average (about three weeks), so many trips are booked close to arrival. January stays are booked furthest out, about 24 days ahead, and May stays closest to arrival, about 9 days. A typical January booking is made in late December.
January 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 20 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 31 active listings in David Sur 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 David Sur.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks six David Sur neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Cerro Punta, Volcán and Los Cangilones de Gualaca. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cerro Punta | Nestled in the highlands, Cerro Punta is a haven for nature lovers with its lush landscapes and cool weather. Ideal for eco-tourism and attracting visitors interested in hiking and biodiversity. | Cerro Punta National Park, La Amistad International Park, Cloud Forest Hikes, Local Coffee Farms |
| Volcán | A smaller town near Volcán Barú, offering stunning views and a cool climate. It’s becoming increasingly popular for those looking for a quiet retreat in nature. | Volcán Barú National Park, Hot Springs, Bird Watching, Local Artisan Markets |
| Los Cangilones de Gualaca | Known for its natural swimming holes and beautiful scenery, this area attracts adventure seekers and families looking for fun outdoor activities. | Gualaca River, Natural Pools, Hiking Trails, Picnic Areas |
| La Barqueta | This area along the Pacific coast is famous for its beautiful beaches. It attracts sun-seekers and those looking for beach experiences away from the crowds. | La Barqueta Beach, Surfing, Fishing Piers, Wildlife Watching |
| Río Sereno | A remote area that offers tranquility and stunning mountain views. An excellent spot for eco-tourists who wish to escape urban life. | Nature Trails, Waterfalls, Bird Watching, Local Festivals |
| El Valle de Anton | Though slightly outside Chiriquí, this destination is a popular weekend getaway known for its unique geology, gardens, and climate. It attracts visitors interested in wellness and nature. | El Valle's Botanical Garden, Hiking Trails, Hot Springs, Artisan Markets |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 81% of listings in David Sur, alongside 6 private-room listings (19%). Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 61%, about twice the share of houses (32%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
David Sur Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 80.6% | 25 |
| Private room | 19.4% | 6 |
Listings by property type
David Sur Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 61.3% | 19 |
| House | 32.3% | 10 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 6.5% | 2 |
The most common size among David Sur's 25 entire homes with a bedroom count is one bedroom (14 homes).
David Sur 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 | 56.0% | 14 |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.0% | 6 |
| 3 bedrooms | 20.0% | 5 |
Most David Sur listings are sized for couples and small families: 78% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 7% take eight or more. Shares are of the 27 listings with a guest capacity on file (87% of the market).
David Sur 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 | 51.9% | 14 |
| 3 guests | 3.7% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 22.2% | 6 |
| 6 guests | 11.1% | 3 |
| 7 guests | 3.7% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 7.4% | 2 |
David Sur hosts set up an average of 2 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. 74% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is common in David Sur: 65% of listings offer it.
Share of David Sur listings with each common amenity
Guests
David Sur splits its demand between home and abroad: 58% of guests who left reviews live outside Panama, led by visitors from Costa Rica and the United States. Guests speak a mix of languages: Spanish leads at 43%, followed by English and French.
58% of David Sur guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where David Sur guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Panama City | 11.5% |
| Penonome | 4.2% |
| La Fortuna | 3.1% |
| San José | 3.1% |
Where David Sur guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Panama | 41.6% |
| Costa Rica | 16.8% |
| United States | 14.2% |
| Germany | 7.1% |
| Canada | 4.4% |
Languages spoken by David Sur guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| English | 36.8% |
| French | 6.8% |
| German | 4.5% |
| Portuguese | 1.5% |
David Sur Airbnbs average 4.62 stars, and 23% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on cleanliness: it scores 4.57, against 4.85 for host communication.
Communication scores highest in David Sur; cleanliness is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.66 |
| Cleanliness | 4.57 |
| Communication | 4.85 |
| Location | 4.64 |
| Check-in | 4.74 |
| Value | 4.68 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all David Sur listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 3% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 52% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year David Sur listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 80.6% | 25 |
| 181-270 days | 16.1% | 5 |
| 91-180 days | 3.2% | 1 |
Days a year David Sur listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 3.2% | 1 |
| 91-180 days | 16.1% | 5 |
| 31-90 days | 51.6% | 16 |
| 1-30 days | 29.0% | 9 |
The average David Sur booking lasts 6 nights, longest in June and shortest in November. Listings took about 11 bookings each over the year. Nearly two-thirds of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m.; check-out is split almost evenly between 11 a.m. and noon.
Average length of stay by month in David Sur
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly nine in ten listings in David Sur accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by David Sur 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 David Sur, used by 52% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about nine in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 10% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of David Sur listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than a third of David Sur listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $10, and some higher fees lift the average to $17. Spread over the average stay of 6 nights, that adds roughly $2 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 5% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in David Sur, a three-bedroom home, took in $15,000 over the past year, about 5.4 times the city's average of $2,770.
Casa Piscina - House with a pool in David Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.77
Beautiful apartment 2 min from Feria Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.86
Pool House with Shared Pool Access Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 5.00
Apartment 1 min from the fair Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.77
El Cabrero Apt: AC + WiFi + Kitchen + Terrace @David Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.65
Duplex-style house Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.33 Fewer than 1% of David Sur listings are classed as professionally managed, though 68% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 45% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 75 km, Boca Chica (36 km away, 30 listings) earned the most per listing, about 5.6 times as much as David Sur. Jaramillo was the busiest, booked on 40% of nights against 28% in David Sur.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David 3 km | 96 | $3,479 | $46 | 30% |
| Alto Boquete 32 km | 216 | $6,626 | $88 | 30% |
| Boca Chica 36 km | 30 | $15,388 | $234 | 30% |
| Boquete 39 km | 80 | $9,700 | $124 | 38% |
| Jaramillo 39 km | 49 | $13,989 | $118 | 40% |
| Bajo Boquete 39 km | 161 | $11,743 | $120 | 35% |
| Los Naranjos 42 km | 72 | $9,487 | $113 | 32% |
| Pavón Costa Rica · 75 km | 181 | $10,913 | $166 | 31% |
FAQ
An active David Sur Airbnb grossed US$2,766 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 31 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in US$497 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of David Sur listings earn between US$91 and US$497 in a typical month, and the top tenth US$1,090 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 David Sur were booked on 28% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 32% for the Chiriquí average. March is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in David Sur cost US$39 before fees. Half of listings charge between US$28 and US$49, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active David Sur 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.
It can be, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average David Sur Airbnb grossed US$2,766 in the 12 months to September 2026, 68% below the Chiriquí average of US$8,629, counting listings open only part of the year, and 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, keeps about US$350 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
March usually pays best, averaging US$539 per active listing over the past two years, and November usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a David Sur listing was open to book earned US$12 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$31 or more.
David Sur stays were booked 20 days (about three weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing can still fill close to the date.
The average David Sur Airbnb stay lasted 6 nights over the past year. A listing took 11 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate David Sur Airbnbs 4.62 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and cleanliness lowest.
Cerro Punta, Volcán and Los Cangilones de Gualaca draw the most short-term rental interest in David Sur. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 31 active Airbnb listings in David Sur as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is David, 3 km away.
In David Sur, more than a third of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is US$10, and some higher fees lift the average to US$17.
Method
Figures on this page cover 31 active Airbnb listings in David Sur 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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