More Than 22,000 Vacation Rentals Active in Quintana Roo

Cancún, Quintana Roo — Quintana Roo had 22,458 active vacation rental properties as of Aug. 28, according to data from the state’s tourism department, with the largest concentrations in Playa del Carmen, Cancún and Tulum.

Rentals across the state posted an average stay of 4.3 nights and an average nightly rate of 2,241.10 pesos, according to the Quintana Roo Tourism Department (SEDETUR) and the state’s Tourism Information System (SITURQ).

Playa del Carmen topped the municipal rankings with 7,070 active rentals and 57 percent occupancy. Cancún followed with 6,261 properties and 55 percent occupancy, while Tulum had 4,277 rentals and 46 percent occupancy.

On the islands and nearby coastal towns, Cozumel registered 1,305 vacation rentals with 53 percent occupancy, Isla Mujeres had 939 properties with 53 percent occupancy and Puerto Morelos reported 485 active rentals with 52 percent occupancy.

Average daily rates varied widely. Puerto Aventuras had the highest average rate at 5,400 pesos per night, followed by Isla Mujeres at 4,200 pesos and Akumal at 3,700 pesos. The most affordable rates were in José María Morelos at 681 pesos per night, Chetumal at 747 pesos and Felipe Carrillo Puerto at 789 pesos.

The report also highlighted the strong preference for whole-home rentals. Full-property listings accounted for 98 percent of the market in Akumal, 96 percent in Puerto Aventuras, 95 percent in Tulum and 92 percent in Playa del Carmen. Minimum stays of one to three nights were the most common requirement across the destinations analyzed.