STR Market Report
Mexico City
Mexico City, Mexico • Short-Term Rental Market
Key Market Metrics
34%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~10 nights booked per month on average
$60
Median, entire-home
Avg Nightly Rate
Typical price per night charged by whole-home hosts in this market
14,227
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
$612
~10 booked nights / month
Est. Monthly Revenue
Directional gross booking revenue estimate before fees, expenses, and seasonality shifts
Licensed
Permit required — manageable for most operators with proper compliance
Regulatory Risk
Quick Investor Read
Higher-risk setup due to weaker demand, pricing constraints, or regulation. Underwrite conservatively.
Market Dynamics
2 nights
Typical host minimum
Median Min Stay
Most common minimum booking length. Short = weekenders welcome. Long (7+ nights) = weekly guests only.
48%
Hosts with 5+ listings
Pro Host Rate
Significant investor presence — you'll compete with experienced multi-property operators
1.8/mo
Median reviews per month
Booking Velocity
How quickly typical listings earn new reviews — a proxy for how often properties get booked. Higher = stronger demand.
☀️ Demand Seasonality: Year-round demand
Strong demand across all seasons — minimal seasonal revenue volatility
Market Overview
mexico-city-mexico is an emerging short-term rental market with growing demand from tourism, business travel, and outdoor recreation. Detailed editorial content coming soon.
Top STR Neighborhoods
Premium Pricing Pocket
Tlalpan
Avg nightly rate: $2,493
Highest Occupancy Pocket
La Magdalena Contreras
Avg occupancy: 45%
Best Balanced Opportunity
Cuauhtémoc
Healthy mix of demand, pricing, and listing depth
- 1Cuauhtémoc
- 2Miguel Hidalgo
- 3Benito Juárez
- 4Coyoacán
- 5Venustiano Carranza
Ranked by active listing count (Inside Airbnb data).
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Live Market Analytics
Source: Inside Airbnb · 2025-09-27Listing Locations & Pricing
Listing Types
- Entire Home65.5%
- Private Room33.3%
- Shared Room1%
- Hotel Room0.3%
Takeaway: entire home apt dominates this market snapshot.
Price Distribution (per night)
Takeaway: the highest concentration of listings sits in the Over $1000 nightly range.
Occupancy Rate Distribution
Takeaway: most listings cluster around 0–10% occupancy.
Monthly Seasonality (from booking calendar)
Peak month in this snapshot: Oct (49% occupancy).
Neighbourhood Breakdown (top 15)
| Neighbourhood | Listings ↓ | Avg Price | Occupancy | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuauhtémoc | 12,514 | $2,126 | 36.3% | — |
| Miguel Hidalgo | 4,573 | $1,876 | 35.8% | — |
| Benito Juárez | 3,087 | $1,120 | 37.3% | — |
| Coyoacán | 1,727 | $1,245 | 40.7% | — |
| Álvaro Obregón | 978 | $2,118 | 34.8% | — |
| Venustiano Carranza | 907 | $846 | 37% | — |
| Tlalpan | 806 | $2,493 | 37.6% | — |
| Gustavo A. Madero | 515 | $821 | 29.5% | — |
| Iztacalco | 482 | $930 | 35.8% | — |
| Cuajimalpa de Morelos | 410 | $2,151 | 32.9% | — |
| Azcapotzalco | 387 | $708 | 33.5% | — |
| Iztapalapa | 302 | $753 | 27.6% | — |
| Xochimilco | 155 | $1,114 | 24.5% | — |
| La Magdalena Contreras | 138 | $1,195 | 45% | — |
| Tláhuac | 40 | $403 | 25.2% | — |
Source: Inside Airbnb. Click column headers to sort.
Analytics derived from Inside Airbnb public datasets. Data reflects the snapshot date above. Not financial advice.
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Investment Score Breakdown
Score formula: Occupancy (max 45 pts) + ADR (max 30 pts) + Regulatory environment (up to 25 pts). Max score: 100.
Challenging market — lower occupancy, rate constraints, or restrictive regulations make Mexico City a higher-risk choice for new STR investors.
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