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San José del Cabo, Mexico Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

The average Airbnb in San José del Cabo brought in MX$530,353 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 19% more than the Baja California Sur average of MX$445,859.

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou, Founder @ AirROI Updated November 5, 2026

Part of Los Cabos

Active Airbnb listings: 1,421
Avg. booking lead time: 62 days
Listings showing a permit: 0%
Peak revenue month: March
Lowest revenue month: September

The short answer

San José del Cabo Airbnb Market at a Glance

Rates in San José del Cabo run ahead of the Baja California Sur average, with bookings close to it. Listings averaged MX$7,200 a night and were booked on 33% of available nights, against MX$5,350 and 35% for the Baja California Sur average.

Timing matters: in March, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.3 times as much as in September, usually the slowest.

With 1,421 active listings, San José del Cabo is the third-largest of 29 Baja California Sur markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, the number of active listings grew 17%.

Map of Airbnb listings in San José del Cabo

Browse the live San José del Cabo Airbnb market Search by revenue, occupancy and neighborhood on an interactive map See Every San José del Cabo Listing

Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in San José del Cabo?

Gross bookings per San José del Cabo listing averaged MX$530,353 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Baja California Sur average: MX$445,859), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average San José del Cabo listing brings in MX$94,900 in March, its best month, and MX$40,700 in September, its slowest. February 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 6.3 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn MX$171,000+ a month, about 5.3 times the typical property.
Strong performers (top 25%) earn MX$75,900 or more, roughly MX$44,000 a month above the median.
Typical properties (median) earn about MX$32,000 a month.
Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn MX$11,900 or less, about a third 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.

March earns about 2.3 times what September does

Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026

Monthly average MX$98,400 MX$36,800

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, MX$72,200. 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.

San José del Cabo Airbnb Data by Month

Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.

March 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in December 2025 and bookings in February 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in San José del Cabo, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026
Month	Avg. Revenue	Occupancy	Avg. Nightly Rate	RevPAR	Booking Lead Time	Avg. Length of Stay
Oct 2025	MX$58,163	30.9%	MX$6,966	MX$1,876	62 days	5.1 nights
Nov 2025	MX$84,703	37.8%	MX$7,286	MX$2,823	84 days	5.5 nights
Dec 2025	MX$89,188	39.7%	MX$7,678	MX$2,877	75 days	6.2 nights
Jan 2026	MX$81,408	38.7%	MX$7,534	MX$2,626	76 days	6.8 nights
Feb 2026	MX$89,189	47.4%	MX$7,515	MX$3,185	84 days	6.8 nights
Mar 2026	MX$94,620	44.1%	MX$7,507	MX$3,052	68 days	5.5 nights
Apr 2026	MX$75,652	36.3%	MX$7,350	MX$2,522	54 days	4.8 nights
May 2026	MX$67,671	32.9%	MX$7,224	MX$2,183	77 days	4.3 nights
Jun 2026	MX$64,660	31.5%	MX$6,953	MX$2,155	35 days	4.6 nights
Jul 2026	MX$70,096	33.0%	MX$6,694	MX$2,261	39 days	5.5 nights
Aug 2026	MX$47,012	28.9%	MX$6,640	MX$1,517	38 days	4.2 nights
Sep 2026	MX$36,833	26.9%	MX$6,587	MX$1,228	26 days	3.9 nights

Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.

The typical San José del Cabo listing earns about MX$32,000 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb profit calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in San José del Cabo Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average San José del Cabo Airbnb took in MX$530,353 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about MX$30,800 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 MX$74,000 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the MX$28,700 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about MX$33,200 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about MX$26,600 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.

San José del Cabo Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter San José del Cabo Airbnb
Line	Average listing	Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookings	MX$501,653	MX$1,191,300
Cleaning fees guests pay5% of San José del Cabo bookings	MX$28,700	MX$68,300
Gross bookings	MX$530,353	MX$1,259,600
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 84% of San José del Cabo listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest	−MX$71,300	−MX$169,400
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; MX$0 if you clean yourself	−MX$28,700	−MX$68,300
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings	−MX$26,500	−MX$63,000
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%	−MX$10,600	−MX$25,200
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%	−MX$15,900	−MX$37,800
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover	−MX$5,300	−MX$5,300
Permit and registrationWhere one is required	−MX$2,700	−MX$2,700
ManagementMX$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings	MX$0	MX$0
Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free	MX$0	MX$0
Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on	MX$0	MX$0
Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee	−MX$161,000	−MX$371,700
Left for housing costs, then profit	MX$369,353about MX$30,800 a month	MX$887,900about MX$74,000 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees	Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own San José del Cabo Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from San José del Cabo'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 José del Cabo home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb income calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.

How San José del Cabo's Top Earners Get There

More nights booked. The busiest quarter of San José del Cabo listings are booked on 53% or more of their nights, against 30% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of MX$3,395 adds about MX$33,900 in bookings.
Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge MX$7,720 a night or more, against a median of MX$3,395. 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 MX$50,200 a year.
Open for the busy months. In a typical year, March brings the average listing about MX$94,900, against MX$40,700 in September, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
Reviews that stand out. San José del Cabo listings average 4.82 stars, and 34% 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 MX$105,000 a month, against MX$44,200 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in San José del Cabo?

San José del Cabo listings were booked on 33% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points below the Baja California Sur average (35%) and in line with the Mexico average. In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 51% in February and falls to 28% in September.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.8 times as often as the bottom quarter.

Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 73%+ of open nights, 43 points above the median.
Strong performers (top 25%) fill 53% or more, roughly four nights a week.
Typical properties (median) fill about 30% of open nights.
Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 15% or less, under two nights a week.

February is usually the busiest month in San José del Cabo, September the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026

Monthly average 38% 55% 27%

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 José del Cabo?

The average nightly rate in San José del Cabo, known as ADR (average daily rate), was MX$7,200 over the past year, about 35% above the Baja California Sur average of MX$5,350 and about 2.7 times the Mexico average of MX$2,675. In a typical year, rates peak in January and February at about MX$7,365 and bottom out in August and September at about MX$6,670.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 9 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge MX$15,300+ a night, about 4.5 times the median.
Strong performers (top 25%) charge MX$7,720 or more, about MX$4,300 above the median.
Typical properties (median) charge about MX$3,395 a night.
Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge MX$1,700 or less, about half of the median.

February rates run 10% above September's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026

Monthly average MX$7,680 MX$6,570

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, MX$7,050.

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in San José del Cabo?

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 José del Cabo it averaged MX$2,270 over the past year, from about MX$1,360 in a typical September to about MX$3,350 in a typical February.

A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.

Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn MX$5,220+ per open night, about 4.6 times the median.
Strong performers (top 25%) earn MX$2,550 or more, about MX$1,400 a night above the median.
Typical properties (median) earn about MX$1,140 per open night.
Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn MX$471 or less, about 41% of the median.

February RevPAR is about 2.5 times September's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026

Monthly average MX$3,520 MX$1,230

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, MX$2,380.

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in San José del Cabo

San José del Cabo has one high season, November through March, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from August to October, with a dip in June as well. A listing earns about 45% more a month in December through February than in June through August.

Average revenue by month in San José del Cabo

Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years

Monthly average MX$94,900 MX$40,700

The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, MX$72,200.

Revenue by month in San José del Cabo in numbers

Average monthly revenue per active listing in San José del Cabo, by calendar month
Month	Season	Revenue per listing
January	High season	MX$83,100
February	High season	MX$93,800
March	High season	MX$94,900
April	Shoulder season	MX$76,900
May	Shoulder season	MX$69,000
June	Low season	MX$66,200
July	Shoulder season	MX$67,000
August	Low season	MX$51,100
September	Low season	MX$40,700
October	Low season	MX$55,700
November	High season	MX$78,700
December	High season	MX$89,300

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in San José del Cabo by season
Season	Revenue per month	Occupancy	Nightly rate
High seasonNovember–March	MX$88,000	44%	MX$7,276
Shoulder seasonApril–May, July	MX$71,000	36%	MX$7,023
Low seasonJune, August–October	MX$53,400	30%	MX$6,775

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in San José del Cabo?

Guests book San José del Cabo stays 62 days ahead on average (about nine weeks), so guests here plan well ahead. February stays are booked furthest out, about 78 days ahead, and September stays closest to arrival, about 32 days. A typical February booking is made in late November.

February stays are booked furthest ahead

Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026

Monthly average 56 days 84 days 26 days

The 12-month figure of 62 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 San José del Cabo

None of the 1,421 active listings in San José del Cabo 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 José del Cabo.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in San José del Cabo

AirROI's area guide picks eight San José del Cabo neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown San José del Cabo, San José del Cabo Hotel Zone and Palmilla. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in San José del Cabo
Area	Who it suits	Landmarks nearby
Downtown San José del Cabo	A vibrant area filled with galleries, shops, and dining options. It attracts art lovers and tourists looking for a cultural experience, especially during the Art Walk.	San José del Cabo Art District, Mission San José del Cabo, Plaza Mijares, Local Art Galleries, Cabo San Lucas Beach
San José del Cabo Hotel Zone	Known for luxurious beachfront hotels and resorts, this area draws tourists seeking relaxation and upscale amenities by the beach.	Costa Azul Beach, Palmilla Beach, Local Restaurants, Private Resorts, Activities like snorkeling and water sports
Palmilla	An exclusive community home to luxury villas and oceanfront properties, appealing to affluent travelers looking for privacy and upscale experiences.	Palmilla Beach, Golf Courses, Luxury Spas, Fine Dining, Private Yacht Charters
Cabo del Sol	A premier golf and oceanfront community, known for picturesque views and high-end amenities, ideal for travelers looking for leisure and luxury activities.	Cabo del Sol Golf Club, Sunny Beaches, Oceanview Dining, Water Sports Activities, Scenic Hiking Trails
El Mirador	A scenic area with breathtaking ocean views, attracting visitors who appreciate nature and outdoor activities along the coastline.	Mirador Beach, Scenic Lookouts, Hiking Trails, Local Vendors, Bird Watching
La Playita	A quaint fishing village vibe with charming local culture, popular among tourists seeking an authentic experience away from the more commercial areas.	La Playita Beach, Local Fishing Tours, Seafood Restaurants, Artisan Shops, Cultural Experiences
Los Cabos Corridor	The stretch between San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, featuring stunning resorts and convenient access to both towns, ideal for vacationers wanting variety.	Beaches amid resorts, Luxury Spas, Shopping Centers, Golf Courses, Nightlife Options
Sierra de la Laguna	An eco-tourism hotspot, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts with its natural beauty and hiking opportunities, a different experience compared to beach tourism.	Hiking Trails, Biodiversity, Cultural Tours, Natural Hot Springs, Waterfalls

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

San José del Cabo Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Entire homes make up 82% of listings in San José del Cabo, but private rooms are a real segment: about one listing in six (18%) rents out a single room. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 64%, about three times the share of houses (21%).

Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment

San José del Cabo Airbnb listings by room type

Room types in numbers

San José del Cabo Airbnb listings by room type
Room type	Share of listings	Listings
Entire home	82.3%	1,170
Private room	17.5%	249
Hotel room	0.1%	1
Shared room	0.1%	1

Listings by property type

San José del Cabo Airbnb listings by property type

Property types in numbers

San José del Cabo Airbnb listings by property type
Property type	Share of listings	Listings
Apartment/Condo	63.9%	908
House	21.0%	299
Hotel/Boutique	13.1%	186
Others	1.1%	15
Cabin/Outdoor	0.8%	12
Unique stay	0.1%	1

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in San José del Cabo Have?

One-bedroom homes are the most common size in San José del Cabo (34% of entire homes), and 31% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 1,140 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

San José del Cabo entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

34%

30%

18%

Bedroom counts in numbers

San José del Cabo entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms	Share of entire homes with a bedroom count	Entire homes
Studio	4.5%	51
1 bedroom	34.2%	391
2 bedrooms	30.2%	345
3 bedrooms	18.4%	210
4 bedrooms	6.0%	69
5+ bedrooms	6.7%	76

What Each Home Size Earns in San José del Cabo

A typical studio in San José del Cabo earned MX$131,000 over the past year, against MX$2,130,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.

What each home size earns in San José del Cabo
Home size	Listings	Typical annual revenue (median)	Average annual revenue	Avg. nightly rate	Occupancy
Studio	51	MX$131,000	MX$167,000	MX$2,172	38%
1 bedroom	391	MX$150,000	MX$228,000	MX$2,468	36%
2 bedrooms	345	MX$246,000	MX$391,000	MX$4,948	35%
3 bedrooms	210	MX$645,000	MX$759,000	MX$9,300	34%
4 bedrooms	69	MX$1,420,000	MX$1,690,000	MX$20,448	33%
5+ bedrooms	76	MX$2,130,000	MX$2,620,000	MX$39,132	28%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in San José del Cabo Sleep?

The most common capacity in San José del Cabo is four guests (28% of listings), and 39% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 1,280 listings with a guest capacity on file (90% of the market).

San José del Cabo listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file

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23%

28%

20%

17%

Guest capacity in numbers

San José del Cabo listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity	Share of listings with a capacity on file	Listings
1 guest	0.1%	1
2 guests	22.8%	291
3 guests	6.1%	78
4 guests	28.1%	358
5 guests	3.6%	46
6 guests	20.3%	259
7 guests	1.6%	21
8+ guests	17.3%	221

How San José del Cabo Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

San José del Cabo hosts set up an average of 2.8 beds per listing. Only 44% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing: 31
Beds per listing: 2.8
Show exact location: 44%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in San José del Cabo Offer?

Pools are close to standard in San José del Cabo: 82% of listings have one, and 43% have a hot tub.

Share of San José del Cabo listings with each common amenity

Wifi Nearly all
Air conditioning Nearly all
TV Nearly all
Kitchen 88%
Free parking on premises 84%
Hot water 83%
Pool 82%
Hair dryer 79%
Coffee maker 78%
Iron 78%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in San José del Cabo

Listings in San José del Cabo with a hot tub earned about 5.3 times as much a year, on average, as those without: MX$982,000 against MX$185,000. The gap is smaller for a barbecue grill (about 3.1 times as much) and an indoor fireplace (about 3.0 times as much). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.

Revenue gap for San José del Cabo listings with each amenity

How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it

Hot tub +431% on 43% of listings
BBQ grill +207% on 46% of listings
Indoor fireplace +201% on 5% of listings
Game console +179% on 1% of listings
Sound system +152% on 12% of listings
Kayak +147% on 2% of listings
Fire pit +142% on 20% of listings
Gym +136% on 38% of listings
Beach essentials +129% on 36% of listings
Ocean view +129% on 23% of listings

Revenue by amenity in numbers

Average annual revenue of San José del Cabo listings with and without each amenity
Amenity	Listings with it	Avg. revenue with	Avg. revenue without	Revenue gap
Hot tub	43%	MX$982,000	MX$185,000	+431%
BBQ grill	46%	MX$833,000	MX$272,000	+207%
Indoor fireplace	5%	MX$1,460,000	MX$484,000	+201%
Game console	1%	MX$1,440,000	MX$517,000	+179%
Sound system	12%	MX$1,130,000	MX$450,000	+152%
Kayak	2%	MX$1,270,000	MX$514,000	+147%
Fire pit	20%	MX$1,000,000	MX$415,000	+142%
Gym	38%	MX$822,000	MX$349,000	+136%
Beach essentials	36%	MX$831,000	MX$363,000	+129%
Ocean view	23%	MX$936,000	MX$410,000	+129%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in San José del Cabo?

San José del Cabo runs on foreign visitors: seven in ten guests who left reviews live outside Mexico. The United States leads with 49% of reviewers, ahead of Canada at 13%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 48%, followed by Spanish and French.

70% of San José del Cabo guests come from abroad

Where guests who left reviews live

Where San José del Cabo guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

Mexico City 7%
Seattle 2%
Los Angeles 2%
La Paz 2%
Vancouver 2%

Top origin cities in numbers

Where San José del Cabo guests come from: top cities
Origin city	Share of guests
Mexico City	7.1%
Seattle	2.2%
Los Angeles	2.1%
La Paz	2.0%
Vancouver	2.0%

Where San José del Cabo guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

United States 49%
Mexico 30%
Canada 13%
Germany 2%
France 1%

Top origin countries in numbers

Where San José del Cabo guests come from: top countries
Origin country	Share of guests
United States	48.9%
Mexico	29.7%
Canada	12.8%
Germany	1.7%
France	1.0%

Languages spoken by San José del Cabo guests

Share of guests who left reviews

English 48%
Spanish 33%
French 7%
German 3%
Italian 2%

Top languages in numbers

Languages spoken by San José del Cabo guests
Language	Share of guests
English	48.5%
Spanish	33.2%
French	6.6%
German	3.4%
Italian	1.9%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in San José del Cabo?

San José del Cabo Airbnbs average 4.82 stars, and 34% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.77.

Communication scores highest in San José del Cabo; value is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

Accuracy 4.84
Cleanliness 4.84
Communication 4.86
Location 4.83
Check-in 4.84
Value 4.77

Category scores in numbers

San José del Cabo guest ratings by category
Category	Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy	4.84
Cleanliness	4.84
Communication	4.86
Location	4.83
Check-in	4.84
Value	4.77

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in San José del Cabo: Stays, Rules and Fees

About nine in ten San José del Cabo listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 11% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 34% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year San José del Cabo listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

Open days in numbers

Days a year San José del Cabo listings are open to guests
Days a year	Share of listings	Listings
271-366 days	63.8%	906
181-270 days	26.0%	370
91-180 days	9.7%	138
31-90 days	0.5%	7

Days a year San José del Cabo listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

Booked or blocked days in numbers

Days a year San José del Cabo listings are booked or blocked
Days a year	Share of listings	Listings
271-366 days	0.6%	9
181-270 days	10.2%	145
91-180 days	27.1%	385
31-90 days	34.2%	486
1-30 days	27.9%	396

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in San José del Cabo?

The average San José del Cabo booking lasts 5.7 nights, longest in January and shortest in May. Listings took about 14 bookings each over the year, some 19,300 in all. More than six 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 José del Cabo

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Average 5.1 nights 6.6 nights 4.3 nights

Two-year average by calendar month.

San José del Cabo Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

More than six in ten listings in San José del Cabo accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by San José del Cabo listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

1 Night 32% 452 listings
2 Nights 30% 426 listings
3 Nights 25% 351 listings
4-6 Nights 10% 145 listings
7-29 Nights 3% 45 listings
30+ Nights <1% 2 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in San José del Cabo?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in San José del Cabo, used by 32% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Nearly half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 47% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.

Cancellation policies of San José del Cabo listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

Flexible 17% 242 listings
Moderate 30% 425 listings
Limited 7% 93 listings
Firm 32% 461 listings
Strict 11% 154 listings
Super Strict 30 Days 1% 19 listings
Super Strict 60 Days 2% 27 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in San José del Cabo?

About three-quarters of San José del Cabo listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is MX$1,226, and some higher fees lift the average to MX$2,074. Spread over the average stay of 5.7 nights, that adds roughly MX$215 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 5% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee: MX$1,226
Average cleaning fee: MX$2,074
Listings charging a fee: 75.5%
Share of gross revenue: 5.4%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in San José del Cabo

The top-grossing Airbnb in San José del Cabo, a six-bedroom home, took in MX$10,400,000 over the past year, about 20 times the city's average of MX$530,000. Five of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other one has three bedrooms.

Casa Mariposa Beachfront Mega Villa Paradise ⭐️ Entire home · 6 bedrooms 4.95

Revenue: MX$10.4M
Occupancy: 54.5%
Daily rate: MX$51,137

Lux Aqua Blanca 7BR privated pool n slices Entire home · 7 bedrooms 5.00

Revenue: MX$8.1M
Occupancy: 40.5%
Daily rate: MX$64,429

Luxe Beach Villa | Pool, Hot Tub, Cook & Staff Entire home · 8 bedrooms 4.75

Revenue: MX$7.3M
Occupancy: 28.6%
Daily rate: MX$75,669

8BR Beach Estate • Pool • Hot Tub • 4 Villas Entire home · 8 bedrooms 4.92

Revenue: MX$7.2M
Occupancy: 43.2%
Daily rate: MX$43,972

Casa Paz ~ Designer Retreat ~ Pool ~ Ocean Views Entire home · 5 bedrooms 5.00

Revenue: MX$6.5M
Occupancy: 47.8%
Daily rate: MX$37,480

Breathtaking Palmilla Villa, Ocean Views & Pool! Entire home · 3 bedrooms 4.90

Revenue: MX$6M
Occupancy: 54.5%
Daily rate: MX$28,234

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in San José del Cabo?

El Encanto Villas is the top-grossing host in San José del Cabo, with MX$27.3 million in bookings across 19 listings over the past year. Hosting here is fragmented: the ten top-grossing hosts run just 5% of the market's 1,421 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Cabo Villas grossed MX$4.17 million per listing, about three times El Encanto Villas' MX$1.44 million.

Top Airbnb hosts in San José del Cabo by revenue
#	Host	Listings	Gross revenue	Per listing	Avg. rating
	El Encanto Villas	19	MX$27,317,756	MX$1,437,777	4.99/5
	Blue Desert Cabo	7	MX$25,489,238	MX$3,641,320	4.89/5
	Cabo Villas	4	MX$16,680,139	MX$4,170,035	4.63/5
4	Julie	6	MX$11,050,952	MX$1,841,825	4.87/5
5	Daniel	1	MX$10,394,818	MX$10,394,818	4.95/5
6	Momentum Property Management	9	MX$10,035,742	MX$1,115,082	4.77/5
7	Kristalle	4	MX$9,995,161	MX$2,498,790	5.00/5
8	Miguel Angel	8	MX$9,878,429	MX$1,234,804	4.97/5
9	CaboVillas	8	MX$9,659,379	MX$1,207,422	4.93/5
10	The Dream Rentals	2	MX$8,312,012	MX$4,156,006	4.95/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in San José del Cabo?

Professional management companies run 15% of San José del Cabo listings and owners run the rest, though 37% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 44% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 84% of listings.

Superhosts: 43.8%
Professional management: 15.1%
Cohosted listings: 36.8%
Instant Book enabled: 43.5%
Simplified Pricing: 83.6%

Largest Airbnb Management Companies in San José del Cabo

20 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in San José del Cabo, and companies run 24% of its Airbnb homes. Park Royal Los Cabos is the largest, with 79 listings and an average guest rating of 4.54; the next largest are Lumina, Jan, El Encanto Villas and Lumina Stays | Los Cabos. Among the five largest, El Encanto Villas' homes rate highest, at 4.98.

The five largest run 12% of San José del Cabo's Airbnb homes

Share of San José del Cabo's Airbnb homes each company runs as host or co-host

Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to October 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.

See the largest management companies in Baja California Sur, ranked by homes, guest rating and growth.

Nearby markets

San José del Cabo vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 73 km, La Ribera (63 km away, 49 listings) earned the most per listing, about 53% more than San José del Cabo. Cabo Pulmo was the busiest, booked on 41% of nights against 33% in San José del Cabo.

Airbnb markets near San José del Cabo: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market	Listings	Avg. annual revenue	Avg. nightly rate	Occupancy
El Tezal 23 km	326	MX$426,401	MX$3,962	37%
Cabo San Lucas 26 km	2,921	MX$573,520	MX$7,531	33%
Cabo Pulmo 53 km	63	MX$336,062	MX$3,328	41%
Los Cerritos 57 km	69	MX$546,426	MX$6,338	33%
El Pescadero 58 km	355	MX$405,681	MX$5,553	32%
La Ribera 63 km	49	MX$809,576	MX$8,053	34%
Todos Santos 71 km	483	MX$470,291	MX$5,331	34%
Los Barriles 73 km	178	MX$357,973	MX$4,718	36%

Other Airbnb Markets in Baja California Sur

See all 29 Baja California Sur Airbnb markets

Markets Similar to San José del Cabo

Markets elsewhere in Mexico with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to San José del Cabo:

Boca de Tomatlán Airbnb data Mexico · MX$7,068/night · 33.6%
Playa Encanto Airbnb data Mexico · MX$6,569/night · 31.0%

FAQ

San José del Cabo Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in San José del Cabo?

An active San José del Cabo Airbnb grossed MX$530,353 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 1,421 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in MX$75,900 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in San José del Cabo?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of San José del Cabo listings earn between MX$11,900 and MX$75,900 in a typical month, and the top tenth MX$171,000 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 San José del Cabo?

Listings in San José del Cabo were booked on 33% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 35% for the Baja California Sur average. February is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in San José del Cabo?

The average booked night in San José del Cabo cost MX$7,200 before fees. Half of listings charge between MX$1,700 and MX$7,720, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in San José del Cabo?

None of the active San José del Cabo 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 José del Cabo?

Yes, when it's run well. The average San José del Cabo Airbnb grossed MX$530,353 in the 12 months to October 2026, 19% above the Baja California Sur average of MX$445,859. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, MX$369,353 a year (about MX$30,800 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 MX$74,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in San José del Cabo?

March usually pays best, averaging MX$94,900 per active listing over the past two years, and September usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in San José del Cabo?

Each night a San José del Cabo listing was open to book earned MX$2,270 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 MX$5,220 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in San José del Cabo?

San José del Cabo stays were booked 62 days (about nine weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.

How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in San José del Cabo?

The average San José del Cabo Airbnb stay lasted 5.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 14 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in San José del Cabo rated?

Guests rate San José del Cabo Airbnbs 4.82 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in San José del Cabo?

Downtown San José del Cabo, San José del Cabo Hotel Zone and Palmilla draw the most short-term rental interest in San José del Cabo. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in San José del Cabo?

AirROI counted 1,421 active Airbnb listings in San José del Cabo as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is El Tezal, 23 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in San José del Cabo?

In San José del Cabo, about three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is MX$1,226, and some higher fees lift the average to MX$2,074.

How many tourists visit San José del Cabo, Mexico?

All of Mexico had 45 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. AirROI estimates 19,308 Airbnb stays in San José del Cabo, Mexico in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Mexico tourism statistics.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 1,421 active Airbnb listings in San José del Cabo 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. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Mexican pesos at MX$17.5 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 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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