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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in San Carlos District brought in US$12,319 over the 12 months through October 2026, in line with the Panamá Oeste Province average of $12,414.
The short answer
San Carlos District earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged $239 a night and were booked on 25% of available nights, against $180 and 29% for the Panamá Oeste Province average.
Timing matters: in February, the best month, the average listing earned about three times as much as in June, the slowest.
With 61 active listings, San Carlos District is the fourth-largest of 4 Panamá Oeste Province markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per San Carlos District listing averaged $12,319 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Panamá Oeste Province average: $12,414), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average San Carlos District listing brought in $3,340 in February, its best month, and $1,140 in June, its slowest.
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.
February earned about three times what June did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
February 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in January 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | – | – | $260 | – | – | – |
| Nov 2025 | – | – | $260 | – | – | – |
| Dec 2025 | $2,273 | 27.5% | $261 | $73 | 12 days | 3.3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,633 | 31.3% | $263 | $85 | 22 days | 5.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $3,343 | 39.9% | $251 | $119 | 25 days | 4.6 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,453 | 29.0% | $239 | $79 | 13 days | 3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $1,631 | 19.7% | $240 | $54 | 18 days | 3.3 nights |
| May 2026 | $1,533 | 18.6% | $234 | $49 | 20 days | 2.1 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $1,141 | 14.9% | $215 | $38 | 18 days | 2 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $1,916 | 21.0% | $222 | $62 | 21 days | 4.3 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $2,214 | 25.8% | $218 | $71 | 13 days | 2.5 nights |
| Sep 2026 | $1,498 | 23.1% | $217 | $50 | 16 days | 2.4 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 San Carlos District listing earns about $1,210 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The short-term rental calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average San Carlos District Airbnb took in $12,319 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $710 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about $1,550 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $600 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $760 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $610 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.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $11,719 | $25,400 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay5% of San Carlos District bookings | $600 | $1,300 |
| Gross bookings | $12,319 | $26,700 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 95% of San Carlos District listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$1,830 | −$3,970 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$600 | −$1,300 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$620 | −$1,340 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$250 | −$530 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$370 | −$800 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$120 | −$120 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$60 | −$60 |
| 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 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$3,850 | −$8,120 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $8,469about $710 a month | $18,580about $1,550 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from San Carlos District'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 San Carlos District 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 $2,230 a month, against $1,030 for the average one.
Occupancy
San Carlos District listings were booked on 25% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points below the Panamá Oeste Province average (29%) and 13 points below the Panama average (38%). Occupancy swings from 15% in June to 40% in February.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.8 times as often as the bottom quarter.
February was the busiest month in San Carlos District, June the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in San Carlos District, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $239 over the past year, about 33% above the Panamá Oeste Province average of $180 and about 49% above the Panama average of $160. Rates peak in January and December at about $265 and bottom out in June and September at about $215.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.2 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
January rates ran 22% above June's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2025 to September 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 San Carlos District it averaged $64 over the past year, from about $38 in June to about $119 in February.
Per open night, by tier:
February RevPAR was about 3.1 times June's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $64 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
San Carlos District has one high season, December through March, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from April to June and slows again in September. A listing earns about 57% more a month in December through February than in June through August.
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonDecember–March | $2,680 | 32% | $254 |
| Shoulder seasonJuly–August | $2,060 | 23% | $220 |
| Low seasonApril–June, September | $1,450 | 19% | $227 |
Guests book San Carlos District stays 18 days ahead on average (about three weeks), so many trips are booked close to arrival. February stays are booked furthest out, about 25 days ahead, and December stays closest to arrival, about 12 days. A typical February booking is made in late January.
February stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2025 to September 2026
Permits
None of the 61 active listings in San Carlos District 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 San Carlos District.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks six San Carlos District neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Gorgona, San Carlos and Las Tablas. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gorgona | Known for its stunning Pacific beaches and beautiful seaside communities, Gorgona is popular for those seeking a relaxing getaway and a beach lifestyle. | Gorgona Beach, El Palmar Beach, Local Fish Market, Surfing Spots, Water Sports Rentals |
| San Carlos | A tranquil beach town with a friendly atmosphere and proximity to nature, making it ideal for families and nature lovers seeking a peaceful retreat. | San Carlos Beach, El Salto Waterfall, Hiking Trails, Local Cuisine, Wildlife Watching |
| Las Tablas | Famous for its cultural festivals and traditional Panamanian architecture, Las Tablas attracts tourists looking for an authentic Panamanian experience. | Festival of Las Tablas, Historical Center, Local Artisans, Traditional Dances, Local Markets |
| Ancon | A unique area with rich history, nestled near the Panama Canal, offering both urban conveniences and nature trails, making it suitable for tourists interested in both history and nature. | Ancon Hill, Panama Canal Miraflores Locks, Nature Trails, Historical Sites, Panama Canal Museum |
| Rio Hato | A quiet beach community known for its all-inclusive resorts and proximity to natural attractions, making it a preferred destination for families and groups. | Rio Hato Beach, Resorts and Spas, Shops and Cafes, Local Markets, Nature Reserves |
| Santiago de Veraguas | Although inland, this location attracts visitors looking for a taste of local culture and history, with access to natural wonders like waterfalls and national parks. | Cerro Punta Eco-park, Las Perlas Islands, Waterfalls, Cultural Heritage Sites, Local Festivals |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in San Carlos District are entire homes (92%), with private rooms at 7%. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 62%, about 2.2 times the share of houses (28%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
San Carlos District Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 91.8% | 56 |
| Private room | 6.6% | 4 |
| Shared room | 1.6% | 1 |
Listings by property type
San Carlos District Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 62.3% | 38 |
| House | 27.9% | 17 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 4.9% | 3 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 4.9% | 3 |
Most San Carlos District homes are built for groups: 52% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, though two- and three-bedroom homes are the most common single sizes (32% each). Shares are of the 56 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
San Carlos District 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 | 16.1% | 9 |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.1% | 18 |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.1% | 18 |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.7% | 6 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.9% | 5 |
A typical two-bedroom home in San Carlos District earned $7,210 over the past year, against $11,100 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 18 | $7,210 | $7,090 | $168 | 23% |
| 3 bedrooms | 18 | $11,100 | $14,500 | $234 | 32% |
The most common capacity in San Carlos District is eight or more guests (26% of listings), and 53% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 57 listings with a guest capacity on file (93% of the market).
San Carlos District 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 | 5.3% | 3 |
| 3 guests | 5.3% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 24.6% | 14 |
| 5 guests | 12.3% | 7 |
| 6 guests | 21.1% | 12 |
| 7 guests | 5.3% | 3 |
| 8+ guests | 26.3% | 15 |
San Carlos District hosts set up an average of 4.2 beds per listing. 51% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Pools are close to standard in San Carlos District: 84% of listings have one, and 69% offer beach access.
Share of San Carlos District listings with each common amenity
Guests
San Carlos District splits its demand between home and abroad: 39% of guests who left reviews live outside Panama, led by visitors from the United States and Canada. Guests speak a mix of languages: Spanish leads at 47%, followed by English and French.
61% of San Carlos District guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where San Carlos District guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Panama City | 36.7% |
| La Chorrera | 2.4% |
| New York | 2.0% |
Where San Carlos District guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Panama | 61.3% |
| United States | 14.4% |
| Canada | 6.7% |
| Germany | 2.1% |
| France | 2.1% |
Languages spoken by San Carlos District guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.6% |
| English | 40.1% |
| French | 4.0% |
| Portuguese | 3.7% |
| German | 1.9% |
San Carlos District Airbnbs average 4.76 stars, and 36% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on cleanliness: it scores 4.71, against 4.88 for location.
Location scores highest in San Carlos District; cleanliness is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.82 |
| Cleanliness | 4.71 |
| Communication | 4.82 |
| Location | 4.88 |
| Check-in | 4.83 |
| Value | 4.74 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all San Carlos District listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 2% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 46% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year San Carlos District listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 86.9% | 53 |
| 181-270 days | 11.5% | 7 |
| 91-180 days | 1.6% | 1 |
Days a year San Carlos District listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 1.6% | 1 |
| 91-180 days | 11.5% | 7 |
| 31-90 days | 41.0% | 25 |
| 1-30 days | 45.9% | 28 |
The average San Carlos District booking lasts 3.5 nights, longest in January and shortest in June. Listings took about 11 bookings each over the year. About seven in ten 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 San Carlos District
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
All listings in San Carlos District accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by San Carlos District listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in San Carlos District, used by 39% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about three-quarters of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 18% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of San Carlos District listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About seven in ten San Carlos District listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $40. Spread over the average stay of 3.5 nights, that adds roughly $11 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 San Carlos District, a six-bedroom home, took in $102,000 over the past year, about 8.3 times the city's average of $12,300. Three of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other three have three bedrooms.
Beachfront Boutique Suites · Panamá Coast Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Villa Vita Oceanfront Mansion Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.67
Villa Alber Mari Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.73
House in El Higo, San Carlos. Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Spectacular beachfront house Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.87
Casamar · Private Garden and Pool Access Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.94 Only 5% of San Carlos District listings are classed as professionally managed, though 26% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run four in ten listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 95% of listings.
Nearby markets
AirROI also tracks listings in this area under another name: Distrito de San Carlos (60 active listings) has its own page and is left out of the comparison below.
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 22 km, Distrito San Carlos earned the most per listing, about 30% more than San Carlos District. Nueva Gorgona was the busiest, booked on 35% of nights against 25% in San Carlos District.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distrito San Carlos 1 km | 265 | $15,966 | $225 | 27% |
| Playa Coronado 9 km | 30 | $14,308 | $321 | 28% |
| Coronado 11 km | 187 | $12,445 | $186 | 29% |
| Bijao 13 km | 33 | $9,012 | $197 | 22% |
| Nueva Gorgona 15 km | 208 | $13,032 | $159 | 35% |
| Chame 19 km | 87 | $12,380 | $161 | 31% |
| El Valle 22 km | 160 | $13,638 | $167 | 32% |
| Farallon 22 km | 186 | $11,734 | $203 | 25% |
FAQ
An active San Carlos District Airbnb grossed US$12,319 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 61 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in US$2,610 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of San Carlos District listings earn between US$480 and US$2,610 in a typical month, and the top tenth US$4,710 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 San Carlos District were booked on 25% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 29% for the Panamá Oeste Province average. February was the busiest month.
The average booked night in San Carlos District cost US$239 before fees. Half of listings charge between US$135 and US$280, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active San Carlos District 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 San Carlos District Airbnb grossed US$12,319 in the 12 months to October 2026, in line with the Panamá Oeste Province average. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, US$8,469 a year (about US$710 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about US$1,550 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
February paid best over the past year, at US$3,340 per active listing, and June paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
Each night a San Carlos District listing was open to book earned US$64 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$121 or more.
San Carlos District stays were booked 18 days (about three weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing can still fill close to the date.
The average San Carlos District Airbnb stay lasted 3.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 11 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate San Carlos District Airbnbs 4.76 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and cleanliness lowest.
Gorgona, San Carlos and Las Tablas draw the most short-term rental interest in San Carlos District. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 61 active Airbnb listings in San Carlos District as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Distrito San Carlos, 1 km away.
In San Carlos District, about seven in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about US$40.
All of Panama had 1.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. AirROI estimates 663 Airbnb stays in San Carlos District, Panama in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Panama tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 61 active Airbnb listings in San Carlos District 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.
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