Airbnb market data · 202612 months to May 2026
San Salvador, Peru Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in San Salvador brought in PEN 13,471 over the 12 months through May 2026, across just 21 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for San Salvador run through May 2026.
The short answer
San Salvador Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged PEN 201 a night and were booked on 33% of available nights.
Timing matters: in November, the best month, the average listing earned about 2.2 times as much as in December, the slowest. With only 21 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 21 active listings, San Salvador is the 17th-largest of 19 Cusco markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in San Salvador?
Gross bookings per San Salvador listing averaged PEN 13,471 over the 12 months to May 2026 (Cusco average: PEN 16,706), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average San Salvador listing brought in PEN 2,350 in November, its best month, and PEN 1,080 in December, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 31% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across San Salvador's 21 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn PEN 3,790+ a month, about 2.4 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn PEN 2,710 or more, roughly PEN 1,100 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about PEN 1,600 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn PEN 786 or less, about half 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.
November earned about 2.2 times what December did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, PEN 1,900. Dashed: May left out, as the latest month's data looks incomplete.
San Salvador Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the May 2026 data.
November led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in April and bookings in September, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | PEN 1,646 | 33.1% | PEN 188 | PEN 55 | 28 days | 6.9 nights |
| Jul 2025 | PEN 1,611 | 32.3% | PEN 189 | PEN 52 | 19 days | 6.9 nights |
| Aug 2025 | PEN 1,943 | 33.0% | PEN 191 | PEN 63 | 26 days | 6.2 nights |
| Sep 2025 | PEN 2,324 | 43.9% | PEN 191 | PEN 77 | 31 days | 10.3 nights |
| Oct 2025 | PEN 1,620 | 38.0% | PEN 190 | PEN 52 | 16 days | 7 nights |
| Nov 2025 | PEN 2,355 | 33.3% | PEN 186 | PEN 78 | 32 days | 8.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | PEN 1,076 | 23.1% | PEN 189 | PEN 35 | 22 days | 4.3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | PEN 2,094 | 41.4% | PEN 206 | PEN 68 | 34 days | 11.4 nights |
| Feb 2026 | PEN 1,818 | 37.1% | PEN 208 | PEN 65 | 19 days | 9.4 nights |
| Mar 2026 | PEN 2,339 | 33.3% | PEN 211 | PEN 75 | 59 days | 7.1 nights |
| Apr 2026 | PEN 2,055 | 37.5% | PEN 214 | PEN 69 | 87 days | 5.3 nights |
| May 2026* | PEN 1,979 | 28.1% | PEN 216 | PEN 64 | 31 days | 6.8 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. 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. *May 2026 is the latest month and looks incomplete: its occupancy sits well below the calendar months either side of it, as the latest month often does before late bookings are recorded. It may be revised and is not counted as a best or worst month.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole San Salvador market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb estimator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in San Salvador Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average San Salvador Airbnb took in PEN 13,471 in the 12 months to May 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 PEN 22,850, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about PEN 1,430 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.
San Salvador Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | PEN 13,101 | PEN 22,230 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay3% of San Salvador bookings | PEN 370 | PEN 620 |
| Gross bookings | PEN 13,471 | PEN 22,850 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 11%: 15.5% for the 67% of San Salvador listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −PEN 1,530 | −PEN 2,590 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; PEN 0 if you clean yourself | −PEN 370 | −PEN 620 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −PEN 670 | −PEN 1,140 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −PEN 270 | −PEN 460 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −PEN 400 | −PEN 690 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −PEN 130 | −PEN 130 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −PEN 70 | −PEN 70 |
| ManagementPEN 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | PEN 0 | PEN 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | PEN 0 | PEN 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | PEN 0 | PEN 0 |
| Total running costsAbout 23% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −PEN 3,440 | −PEN 5,700 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | PEN 10,031about PEN 840 a month | PEN 17,150about PEN 1,430 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own San Salvador Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from San Salvador'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 Salvador 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 San Salvador's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of San Salvador listings are booked on 50% or more of their nights, against 30% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of PEN 170 adds about PEN 1,710 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge PEN 260 a night or more, against a median of PEN 170. 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 PEN 1,310 a year.
- Open for the busy months. November brought the average listing about PEN 2,350, against PEN 1,080 in December, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. San Salvador listings average 4.92 stars, and 62% 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 PEN 1,900 a month, against PEN 1,120 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in San Salvador?
San Salvador listings were booked on 33% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Cusco average and in line with the Peru average. Occupancy climbs to 44% in September and falls to 23% in December.
Across San Salvador's 21 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 67%+ of open nights, 37 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 50% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 30% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 16% or less, under two nights a week.
September was the busiest month in San Salvador, December the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Dashed: May data incomplete. The 12-month rate of 33% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in San Salvador?
The average nightly rate in San Salvador, known as ADR (average daily rate), was PEN 201 over the past year, about 15% above the Cusco average of PEN 175 and about 18% below the Peru average of PEN 245. Rates peak in March and April at about PEN 215 and bottom out in June and November at about PEN 185.
Across San Salvador's 21 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge PEN 355+ a night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge PEN 260 or more, about PEN 90 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about PEN 170 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge PEN 115 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
April rates ran 15% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, PEN 197. Dashed: May data incomplete.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in San Salvador?
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 Salvador it averaged PEN 63 over the past year, from about PEN 35 in December to about PEN 78 in November.
Across San Salvador's 21 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn PEN 112+ per open night, about 1.8 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn PEN 89 or more, about PEN 25 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about PEN 62 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn PEN 30 or less, about half of the median.
November RevPAR was about 2.3 times December's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, PEN 63. Dashed: May data incomplete.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in San Salvador
With only 21 active listings, the monthly pattern in San Salvador is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in November and bottomed out in December.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in San Salvador?
Guests book San Salvador stays 33 days ahead on average (about five weeks). April stays are booked furthest out, about 87 days ahead, and October stays closest to arrival, about 16 days. A typical April booking is made in mid-January.
April stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
Dashed: May data incomplete.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in San Salvador
None of the 21 active listings in San Salvador 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 Salvador.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in San Salvador
AirROI's area guide picks seven San Salvador neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Historic Center, San Blas and Cusco Region. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Center | The Historic Center of Cusco is a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with colonial architecture and Incan history. It's a major draw for tourists exploring ancient civilizations. | Plaza de Armas, Sacsayhuamán, Cusco Cathedral, Qorikancha, San Blas District |
| San Blas | Known for its artistic vibe and cobblestone streets, San Blas is a lively neighborhood with bohemian charm, popular for its arts and craft shops. | San Blas Church, artisan shops, local markets, Mirador de San Blas, Plaza San Blas |
| Cusco Region | The wider Cusco Region offers access to stunning natural landscapes and is the gateway to attractions like Machu Picchu, making it highly attractive to adventure tourists. | Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Rainbow Mountain, Inca Trail, Qenko |
| Santo Domingo | Central yet quiet, Santo Domingo offers easy access to main attractions and is known for its colonial churches and gardens. | Qorikancha Temple, Jardín de la Virgen, local restaurants, Plaza de Armas |
| Pisaq | Pisaq is famous for its market and Inca ruins. It attracts visitors looking for local culture and history, making it a great area for hosting. | Pisaq Ruins, Pisaq Market, Sacred Valley views, local handicrafts |
| Chinchero | Chinchero is known for its traditional weaving and cultural significance. It appeals to tourists interested in authentic Peruvian experiences. | Chinchero Market, Inca ruins, traditional weaving demonstrations, beautiful Andean landscapes |
| Tambomachay | An important archaeological site and known for its Incan water channels, Tambomachay attracts history enthusiasts and nature lovers. | Tambomachay ruins, water channels, scenic trails, photographic opportunities |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
San Salvador vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 30 km, Huayllabamba (30 km away, 50 listings) earned the most per listing, about 3.5 times as much as San Salvador. Distrito de Cusco was the busiest, booked on 38% of nights against 33% in San Salvador.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pisac 7 km | 213 | PEN 13,647 | PEN 156 | 33% |
| San Sebastián 14 km | 63 | PEN 6,371 | PEN 125 | 28% |
| Wanchaq 17 km | 420 | PEN 16,462 | PEN 147 | 35% |
| Cuzco 17 km | 1,037 | PEN 9,734 | PEN 127 | 34% |
| Distrito de Cusco 18 km | 1,800 | PEN 17,556 | PEN 151 | 38% |
| Santiago 19 km | 151 | PEN 11,331 | PEN 154 | 32% |
| Calca 26 km | 146 | PEN 24,437 | PEN 342 | 31% |
| Huayllabamba 30 km | 50 | PEN 46,818 | PEN 526 | 28% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Cusco
- Urubamba Airbnb data 277 listings
- Machupicchu Airbnb data 267 listings
- Ollantaytambo Airbnb data 185 listings
- Yucay Airbnb data 32 listings
FAQ
San Salvador Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in San Salvador?
An active San Salvador Airbnb grossed PEN 13,471 on average in the 12 months to May 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 21 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in PEN 2,710 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in San Salvador?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of San Salvador listings earn between PEN 786 and PEN 2,710 in a typical month, and the top tenth PEN 3,790 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in San Salvador?
Listings in San Salvador were booked on 33% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 34% for the Cusco average. September was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in San Salvador?
The average booked night in San Salvador cost PEN 201 before fees. Half of listings charge between PEN 115 and PEN 260, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in San Salvador?
None of the active San Salvador 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 San Salvador?
Yes, when it's run well. The average San Salvador Airbnb grossed PEN 13,471 in the 12 months to May 2026, 19% below the Cusco average of PEN 16,706, though with only 21 active listings a single property can move that figure, counting listings open only part of the year. A listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, has about PEN 1,430 a month left before the mortgage or rent, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in San Salvador?
November paid best over the past year, at PEN 2,350 per active listing, and December paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in San Salvador?
Each night a San Salvador listing was open to book earned PEN 63 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 PEN 112 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in San Salvador?
San Salvador 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 San Salvador?
The average San Salvador Airbnb stay lasted 8.2 nights over the past year. A listing took 10 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in San Salvador rated?
Guests rate San Salvador Airbnbs 4.92 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and cleanliness lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in San Salvador?
Historic Center, San Blas and Cusco Region draw the most short-term rental interest in San Salvador. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in San Salvador?
AirROI counted 21 active Airbnb listings in San Salvador as of May 2026. The closest tracked market is Pisac, 7 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in San Salvador?
In San Salvador, more than four in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about PEN 27.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 21 active Airbnb listings in San Salvador from June 2025 to May 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 Peruvian soles at PEN 3.38 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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.