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Playa del Carmen, Mexico Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

The average Airbnb in Playa del Carmen brought in MX$218,805 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 11% less than the Quintana Roo average of MX$246,705.

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
8,070
Avg. booking lead time
51 days
Listings showing a permit
0%
Peak revenue month
January
Lowest revenue month
September

The short answer

Playa del Carmen Airbnb Market at a Glance

Playa del Carmen is cheaper but busier than the Quintana Roo average. Listings averaged MX$2,392 a night and were booked on 38% of available nights, against MX$2,825 and 34% for the Quintana Roo average.

Timing matters: in January, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.2 times as much as in September, usually the slowest.

With 8,070 active listings, Playa del Carmen is the second-largest of 27 Quintana Roo markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 5% while the number of active listings grew 20%.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Playa del Carmen?

Gross bookings per Playa del Carmen listing averaged MX$218,805 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Quintana Roo average: MX$246,705), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Playa del Carmen listing brings in MX$42,100 in January, its best month, and MX$19,000 in September, its slowest. February runs within 1% of January, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 34% 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 4.3 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn MX$65,500+ a month, about 3.5 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn MX$35,900 or more, roughly MX$17,000 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about MX$18,600 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn MX$8,160 or less, about 44% 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.

January earns about 2.2 times what September does

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

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, MX$30,100. 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.

Playa del Carmen Airbnb Data by Month

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

February 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in January 2026. Across the past two years, January is usually the strongest month.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Playa del Carmen, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025MX$19,21432.7%MX$2,100MX$64038 days5.5 nights
Oct 2025MX$22,23534.3%MX$2,145MX$71747 days6 nights
Nov 2025MX$28,33842.2%MX$2,211MX$94559 days6.6 nights
Dec 2025MX$37,82042.4%MX$2,597MX$1,22064 days7 nights
Jan 2026MX$43,35751.6%MX$2,641MX$1,39967 days9.4 nights
Feb 2026MX$44,74760.6%MX$2,521MX$1,59874 days9.6 nights
Mar 2026MX$39,39350.7%MX$2,454MX$1,27151 days6.8 nights
Apr 2026MX$27,57938.2%MX$2,348MX$91943 days5.4 nights
May 2026MX$24,80535.4%MX$2,297MX$80034 days5.6 nights
Jun 2026MX$27,05236.2%MX$2,312MX$90229 days5.7 nights
Jul 2026MX$32,87737.0%MX$2,348MX$1,06139 days6.2 nights
Aug 2026MX$23,51533.0%MX$2,285MX$75942 days4.9 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.

These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Playa del Carmen home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the short-term rental calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Playa del Carmen Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Playa del Carmen Airbnb took in MX$218,805 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about MX$12,800 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$24,900 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the MX$13,800 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about MX$13,900 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about MX$11,100 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.

Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookingsMX$205,005MX$395,200
Cleaning fees guests pay6% of Playa del Carmen bookingsMX$13,800MX$26,600
Gross bookingsMX$218,805MX$421,800
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 72% of Playa del Carmen listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−MX$26,400−MX$50,800
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; MX$0 if you clean yourself−MX$13,800−MX$26,600
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−MX$10,900−MX$21,100
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−MX$4,400−MX$8,400
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−MX$6,600−MX$12,700
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−MX$2,200−MX$2,200
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−MX$1,100−MX$1,100
ManagementMX$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookingsMX$0MX$0
Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are freeMX$0MX$0
Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed onMX$0MX$0
Total running costsAbout 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−MX$65,400−MX$122,900
Left for housing costs, then profitMX$153,405about MX$12,800 a monthMX$298,900about MX$24,900 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own Playa del Carmen Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Playa del Carmen'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 Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Playa del Carmen listings are booked on 62% or more of their nights, against 38% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of MX$1,490 adds about MX$14,900 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge MX$2,500 a night or more, against a median of MX$1,490. 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$20,500 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, January brings the average listing about MX$42,100, against MX$19,000 in September, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Playa del Carmen listings average 4.72 stars, and 27% 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$35,200 a month, against MX$18,200 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Playa del Carmen?

Playa del Carmen listings were booked on 38% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points above the Quintana Roo average (34%) and 5 points above the Mexico average (33%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 34% in August to 61% in February.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 80%+ of open nights, 42 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 62% or more, roughly four nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 38% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 18% or less, under two nights a week.

February is usually the busiest month in Playa del Carmen, August the quietest

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

The 12-month rate of 38% 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 Playa del Carmen?

The average nightly rate in Playa del Carmen, known as ADR (average daily rate), was MX$2,392 over the past year, about 15% below the Quintana Roo average of MX$2,825 and about 7% below the Mexico average of MX$2,565. In a typical year, rates peak in December at about MX$2,605 and bottom out in September and October at about MX$2,030.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 4.5 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge MX$4,465+ a night, about three times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge MX$2,500 or more, about MX$1,000 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about MX$1,490 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge MX$995 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

December rates run 28% above September's

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

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, MX$2,280.

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Playa del Carmen?

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 Playa del Carmen it averaged MX$918 over the past year, from about MX$635 in a typical September to about MX$1,500 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$1,840+ per open night, about three times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn MX$1,070 or more, about MX$460 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about MX$606 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn MX$322 or less, about half of the median.

February RevPAR is about 2.4 times September's

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

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, MX$991. The 12-month RevPAR of MX$918 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen has one high season, December through March, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from August to November and slows again in May and June. A listing earns about 55% more a month in December through February than in June through August.

Average revenue by month in Playa del Carmen

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

The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, MX$30,100.

Revenue by month in Playa del Carmen in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Playa del Carmen, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryHigh seasonMX$42,100
FebruaryHigh seasonMX$42,100
MarchHigh seasonMX$38,700
AprilShoulder seasonMX$28,700
MayLow seasonMX$23,600
JuneLow seasonMX$25,500
JulyShoulder seasonMX$30,100
AugustLow seasonMX$23,700
SeptemberLow seasonMX$19,000
OctoberLow seasonMX$21,600
NovemberLow seasonMX$27,300
DecemberHigh seasonMX$38,500
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Playa del Carmen by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonDecember–MarchMX$40,40053%MX$2,487
Shoulder seasonApril, JulyMX$29,40040%MX$2,269
Low seasonMay–June, August–NovemberMX$23,40037%MX$2,149

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Playa del Carmen?

Guests book Playa del Carmen stays 51 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). February stays are booked furthest out, about 65 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 29 days. A typical February booking is made in mid-December.

February 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 51 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 Playa del Carmen

None of the 8,070 active listings in Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Playa del Carmen

AirROI's area guide picks eight Playa del Carmen neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Cozumel Street, Centro and Playacar Phase 1. 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 Playa del Carmen
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
Cozumel Street A vibrant area close to the beach and famous for its nightlife. It's ideal for tourists looking for easy access to local bars, restaurants, and the ocean.Playacar Beach, Cozumel Ferry, Plaza Principal, Cenote Chaak Tun, Beach clubs
Centro The heart of Playa del Carmen, offering a mix of cultural experiences, shopping, and dining. A central location that attracts visitors who want to be near everything.5th Avenue (Quinta Avenida), Playa del Carmen Art Gallery, Parque Fundadores, Calle 12, Restaurants & cafes
Playacar Phase 1 A gated community that offers a more upscale experience with gorgeous beaches and luxury accommodations. Preferred by families and couples looking for a tranquil stay.Playacar Golf Club, Xaman Ha Aviary, Private beach access, Shopping at Playacar, Mayan ruins
Tulum Avenue Known for its bohemian vibe, Tulum Avenue is popular among younger travelers looking for unique amenities and local experiences, surrounded by trendy cafes and shops.Cenotes, Boutique shops, Art shops, Yoga studios, Local eateries
El Fundador A historic area right by the sea with stunning views and easy access to entertainment. Popular with those wanting to experience local culture and activities.Ferry to Cozumel, Carmen Beach, Local markets, Water sports, Nightclubs
Royal Haciendas A luxury resort area that caters to vacationers looking for upscale services and amenities. It's excellent for families and couples wanting a full-service experience.Royal Haciendas Spa, Beachfront pools, Nature trails, Family activities, Local excursions
Kingdom of Mividad An up-and-coming neighborhood attracting investment. It offers potential for growth and is appealing to those looking for affordable yet attractive rentals.Local markets, Artisan shops, Emerging cafes, Residential areas, Community events
Paseo del Carmen A popular tourist strip known for its shopping and dining options. Great for visitors who want a lively atmosphere with close proximity to the beach.Shopping malls, Restaurants, Beach clubs, Local entertainment, Art galleries

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

Listings

Playa del Carmen Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Entire homes make up 89% of listings in Playa del Carmen, but private rooms are a real segment: about one listing in nine (11%) rents out a single room. Apartments and condos account for 82% of the stock; houses come next at 12%.

Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment

Playa del Carmen Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 89%
  • Private room 11%
  • Hotel room <1%
  • Shared room <1%
Room types in numbers
Playa del Carmen Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home88.6%7,147
Private room10.7%862
Hotel room0.5%44
Shared room0.2%17

Apartments dominate the property mix

Playa del Carmen Airbnb listings by property type

  • Apartment/Condo 82%
  • House 12%
  • Hotel/Boutique 6%
  • Others <1%
  • Cabin/Outdoor <1%
  • Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
Playa del Carmen Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
Apartment/Condo81.5%6,579
House11.6%940
Hotel/Boutique5.8%467
Others0.8%67
Cabin/Outdoor0.1%12
Unique stay0.1%5

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Playa del Carmen Have?

One- and two-bedroom homes are equally common in Playa del Carmen (33% of entire homes each), followed by studios (15%). Shares are of the 6,950 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Playa del Carmen entire homes by number of bedrooms

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

Bedroom counts in numbers
Playa del Carmen entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes with a bedroom count Entire homes
Studio14.8%1,030
1 bedroom33.2%2,309
2 bedrooms32.9%2,286
3 bedrooms13.2%919
4 bedrooms3.3%227
5+ bedrooms2.5%176

What Each Home Size Earns in Playa del Carmen

A typical studio in Playa del Carmen earned MX$96,000 over the past year, against MX$766,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.

What each home size earns in Playa del Carmen
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Studio1,030MX$96,000MX$123,000MX$1,17142%
1 bedroom2,309MX$107,000MX$145,000MX$1,48841%
2 bedrooms2,286MX$147,000MX$229,000MX$2,51538%
3 bedrooms919MX$189,000MX$333,000MX$3,49537%
4 bedrooms227MX$465,000MX$756,000MX$7,61636%
5+ bedrooms176MX$766,000MX$1,230,000MX$13,64636%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Playa del Carmen Sleep?

Most Playa del Carmen listings are sized for couples and small families: 61% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 12% take eight or more.

Playa del Carmen listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep

Guest capacity in numbers
Playa del Carmen listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings Listings
1 guest0.1%6
2 guests22.8%1,760
3 guests14.1%1,090
4 guests23.9%1,843
5 guests7.1%544
6 guests17.2%1,324
7 guests2.6%202
8+ guests12.2%938

How Playa del Carmen Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Playa del Carmen hosts set up an average of 2.6 beds per listing. 51% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
18
Beds per listing
2.6
Show exact location
51%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Playa del Carmen Offer?

Pools are close to standard in Playa del Carmen: 86% of listings have one.

Share of Playa del Carmen listings with each common amenity

  • Wifi Nearly all
  • Air conditioning Nearly all
  • TV 97%
  • Kitchen 90%
  • Hot water 86%
  • Pool 86%
  • Coffee maker 81%
  • Dishes and silverware 81%
  • Hangers 80%
  • Cooking basics 79%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Playa del Carmen

Listings in Playa del Carmen with arcade games earned about 3.6 times as much a year, on average, as those without: MX$776,000 against MX$216,000. The gap is smaller for a kayak (about 3.4 times as much) and a ping pong table (about 3.2 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 Playa del Carmen 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

  • Arcade games +259% on 0.5% of listings
  • Kayak +238% on 0.8% of listings
  • Ping pong table +224% on 2% of listings
  • Sound system +140% on 5% of listings
  • Ocean view +138% on 7% of listings
  • Game console +132% on 0.8% of listings
  • Children’s bikes +120% on 0.3% of listings
  • Waterfront +119% on 8% of listings
  • Pool view +112% on 8% of listings
  • Outdoor furniture +108% on 49% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Playa del Carmen listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
Arcade games0.5%MX$776,000MX$216,000+259%
Kayak0.8%MX$726,000MX$215,000+238%
Ping pong table2%MX$685,000MX$211,000+224%
Sound system5%MX$491,000MX$205,000+140%
Ocean view7%MX$476,000MX$200,000+138%
Game console0.8%MX$503,000MX$217,000+132%
Children’s bikes0.3%MX$480,000MX$218,000+120%
Waterfront8%MX$435,000MX$199,000+119%
Pool view8%MX$424,000MX$200,000+112%
Outdoor furniture49%MX$297,000MX$143,000+108%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Playa del Carmen?

Playa del Carmen runs on foreign visitors: two-thirds of guests who left reviews live outside Mexico. The United States sends the most guests from abroad, with 27% of reviewers, ahead of Canada at 16%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 42%, followed by Spanish and French.

66% of Playa del Carmen guests come from abroad

Where guests who left reviews live

  • International 66%
  • Domestic 34%

Where Playa del Carmen guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Mexico City 6%
  • Montreal 2%
  • Toronto 2%
  • Playa del Carmen 2%
  • New York 2%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Playa del Carmen guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
Mexico City6.5%
Montreal2.4%
Toronto2.4%
Playa del Carmen2.3%
New York2.2%

Where Playa del Carmen guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Mexico 34%
  • United States 27%
  • Canada 16%
  • France 3%
  • Argentina 3%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Playa del Carmen guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
Mexico34.4%
United States27.1%
Canada15.5%
France3.1%
Argentina3.0%

Languages spoken by Playa del Carmen guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 42%
  • Spanish 35%
  • French 9%
  • German 3%
  • Portuguese 2%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Playa del Carmen guests
Language Share of guests
English42.3%
Spanish35.3%
French9.3%
German3.1%
Portuguese2.4%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Playa del Carmen?

Playa del Carmen Airbnbs average 4.72 stars, and 27% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.71.

Location and check-in score highest in Playa del Carmen; value is lowest

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

  • Accuracy 4.76
  • Cleanliness 4.74
  • Communication 4.79
  • Location 4.80
  • Check-in 4.80
  • Value 4.71
Category scores in numbers
Playa del Carmen guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.76
Cleanliness4.74
Communication4.79
Location4.80
Check-in4.80
Value4.71

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Playa del Carmen: Stays, Rules and Fees

Nearly nine in ten Playa del Carmen listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 14% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 31% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Playa del Carmen listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 60%
  • 181-270 days 27%
  • 91-180 days 11%
  • 31-90 days 2%
  • 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Playa del Carmen listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days59.7%4,815
181-270 days27.1%2,191
91-180 days11.3%909
31-90 days1.9%153
1-30 days0.0%2

Days a year Playa del Carmen listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 2%
  • 181-270 days 12%
  • 91-180 days 28%
  • 31-90 days 31%
  • 1-30 days 27%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Playa del Carmen listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days2.2%174
181-270 days11.7%942
91-180 days28.1%2,265
31-90 days31.4%2,531
1-30 days26.7%2,158

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Playa del Carmen?

The average Playa del Carmen booking lasts 7.2 nights, longest in January and shortest in August. Listings took about 13 bookings each over the year, some 106,000 in all. More than three-quarters of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.

Average length of stay by month in Playa del Carmen

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Playa del Carmen Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

About two-thirds of listings in Playa del Carmen accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Playa del Carmen listings

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

  • 1 Night 28% 2,277 listings
  • 2 Nights 39% 3,108 listings
  • 3 Nights 23% 1,865 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 8% 626 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 2% 185 listings
  • 30+ Nights <1% 9 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Playa del Carmen?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Playa del Carmen, used by 30% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. More than half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 43% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.

Cancellation policies of Playa del Carmen listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 24% 1,935 listings
  • Moderate 29% 2,323 listings
  • Limited 4% 316 listings
  • Firm 30% 2,399 listings
  • Strict 12% 1,001 listings
  • Super Strict 30 Days 1% 57 listings
  • Super Strict 60 Days <1% 39 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Playa del Carmen?

85% of Playa del Carmen listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is MX$701, and some higher fees lift the average to MX$948. Spread over the average stay of 7.2 nights, that adds roughly MX$95 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 6% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
MX$701
Average cleaning fee
MX$948
Listings charging a fee
85.4%
Share of gross revenue
6.3%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Playa del Carmen

The top-grossing listing, a two-bedroom unit at MX$28,199 a night (about 6.3 times the MX$4,465 that puts a listing in the top 10% here), is left out below: a price like that usually means it covers several rooms or units, or that it is misrecorded. Leaving it out, the top earner in Playa del Carmen, an 11-bedroom home, took in MX$8,070,000 over the past year, about 37 times the city's average of MX$219,000. Four of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other two have four bedrooms.

Casa Corazón • Epic Beachfront Villa + Chef & Staff Casa Corazón • Epic Beachfront Villa + Chef & Staff Entire home · 11 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
MX$8.1M
Occupancy
58.7%
Daily rate
MX$50,966
Beachfront | Infinity Pool, Jacuzzi | Playacar 1 Beachfront | Infinity Pool, Jacuzzi | Playacar 1 Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Revenue
MX$6.8M
Occupancy
61.0%
Daily rate
MX$29,879
CHEF, On Ocean, Airport Transfer Incl! Pool, Maid CHEF, On Ocean, Airport Transfer Incl! Pool, Maid Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Revenue
MX$6.3M
Occupancy
65.4%
Daily rate
MX$26,229
Villa Kinich - Contemporary Beach Villa Villa Kinich - Contemporary Beach Villa Entire home · 7 bedrooms
Revenue
MX$5.1M
Occupancy
29.5%
Daily rate
MX$72,117
18BR Estate Steps to Beach and 5th Ave Sleep 50 18BR Estate Steps to Beach and 5th Ave Sleep 50 Entire home · 18 bedrooms Rated 4.83
Revenue
MX$4.9M
Occupancy
73.7%
Daily rate
MX$23,229
Beachfront Villa with private pool and BBQ! Beachfront Villa with private pool and BBQ! Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.91
Revenue
MX$4.4M
Occupancy
66.7%
Daily rate
MX$17,426

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Playa del Carmen?

Mati is the top-grossing host in Playa del Carmen, with MX$36.3 million in bookings across 111 listings over the past year. Hosting here is fragmented: the ten top-grossing hosts run just 5% of the market's 8,070 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Daniel And Kimberly grossed MX$2.27 million per listing, about 6.9 times Mati's MX$327,000.

Top Airbnb hosts in Playa del Carmen by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
Mati 111MX$36,256,531MX$326,6354.82/5
Mercedes 32MX$28,566,483MX$892,7034.82/5
Daniel And Kimberly 12MX$27,238,399MX$2,269,8674.82/5
4 Maya Luxe 14MX$24,420,855MX$1,744,3474.78/5
5 Enrique 54MX$20,443,397MX$378,5814.78/5
6 Zamá Homes 33MX$19,013,818MX$576,1764.72/5
7 Marco From The Rental Guys 19MX$18,007,277MX$947,7514.72/5
8 Five Star Property Mexico 34MX$17,330,388MX$509,7174.73/5
9 Abril 50MX$15,970,061MX$319,4014.73/5
10 Riviera Rentals 38MX$15,608,778MX$410,7574.71/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Playa del Carmen?

Only 9% of Playa del Carmen listings are classed as professionally managed, though 47% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 37% 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 72% of listings.

Superhosts
37.4%
Professional management
9.0%
Cohosted listings
47.1%
Instant Book enabled
51.9%
Simplified Pricing
72.4%

Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Playa del Carmen

53 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Playa del Carmen, and companies run 14% of its 8,070 active listings. Vacasa is the largest, with 57 listings and an average guest rating of 4.53; the next largest are Concierge Zamá Homes, Stella Rentals, Riviera Rentals and Ar Vacations. Among the five largest, Concierge Zamá Homes' homes rate highest, at 4.74.

The five largest run 3% of Playa del Carmen's listings

Share of Playa del Carmen's 8,070 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host

  • Vacasa <1% · 57
  • Concierge Zamá Homes <1% · 46
  • Stella Rentals <1% · 45
  • Riviera Rentals <1% · 38
  • Ar Vacations <1% · 36
  • All other listings 97%

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

See the largest management companies in Quintana Roo, with a profile of each.

Nearby markets

Playa del Carmen vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 44 km, Quintana Roo (18 km away, 80 listings) earned the most per listing, about 87% more than Playa del Carmen.

Airbnb markets near Playa del Carmen: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market Listings Avg. annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Solidaridad 7 km 813MX$195,931MX$2,85632%
Quintana Roo 18 km 80MX$408,869MX$4,45035%
Cozumel Island 19 km 43MX$249,928MX$3,09633%
San Miguel de Cozumel 20 km 1,119MX$257,003MX$2,73034%
Puerto Aventuras 25 km 416MX$355,346MX$4,91733%
Puerto Morelos 29 km 937MX$228,368MX$2,78935%
Akumal 41 km 71MX$270,997MX$4,30432%
Cozumel 44 km 141MX$304,029MX$3,53336%

Other Airbnb Markets in Quintana Roo

See all 27 Quintana Roo Airbnb markets

Markets Similar to Playa del Carmen

Markets elsewhere in Mexico with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Playa del Carmen:

FAQ

Playa del Carmen Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Playa del Carmen?

An active Playa del Carmen Airbnb grossed MX$218,805 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 8,070 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in MX$35,900 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Playa del Carmen?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Playa del Carmen listings earn between MX$8,160 and MX$35,900 in a typical month, and the top tenth MX$65,500 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 Playa del Carmen?

Listings in Playa del Carmen were booked on 38% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 34% for the Quintana Roo average. February is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Playa del Carmen?

The average booked night in Playa del Carmen cost MX$2,392 before fees. Half of listings charge between MX$995 and MX$2,500, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Playa del Carmen?

None of the active Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Playa del Carmen Airbnb grossed MX$218,805 in the 12 months to September 2026, 11% below the Quintana Roo average of MX$246,705. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, MX$153,405 a year (about MX$12,800 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$24,900 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Playa del Carmen?

January usually pays best, averaging MX$42,100 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 Playa del Carmen?

Each night a Playa del Carmen listing was open to book earned MX$918 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$1,840 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Playa del Carmen?

Playa del Carmen stays were booked 51 days (about seven 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 Playa del Carmen?

The average Playa del Carmen Airbnb stay lasted 7.2 nights over the past year. A listing took 13 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Playa del Carmen rated?

Guests rate Playa del Carmen Airbnbs 4.72 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Playa del Carmen?

Cozumel Street, Centro and Playacar Phase 1 draw the most short-term rental interest in Playa del Carmen. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Playa del Carmen?

AirROI counted 8,070 active Airbnb listings in Playa del Carmen as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Solidaridad, 7 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Playa del Carmen?

In Playa del Carmen, 85% of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is MX$701, and some higher fees lift the average to MX$948.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 8,070 active Airbnb listings in Playa del Carmen from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Mexican pesos at MX$17.5 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.

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