Bolivia Short-Term Rental Market Review 2025: Revenue, Occupancy & Supply Growth

Written by: Jae Seok An, Founder, Airbtics
Published: January 22, 2026

Bolivia Short-Term Rental Market Overview 2025

Average Occupancy Rate i
40.33%
Average Annual Revenue i
$4,201
Average Daily Rate (ADR) i
$27
YoY Supply Growth i
30.85%
YoY Revenue Change i
-7.69%
Markets Analyzed
3

Number of Airbnb Listings Changes in Bolivia 2025

Which markets are experiencing rapid saturation?

A key consideration when entering a new short-term rental market is assessing whether it may become oversaturated. To evaluate this, we analyze the year-over-year supply change in Airbnb listings. The national average YoY supply change in Bolivia was 30.85% in 2025, indicating the overall growth trajectory of the market.

Markets with Largest Absolute Supply Increases in Bolivia

In absolute terms, Santa Cruz experienced the largest increase with +547 new listings added in 2025. This was followed by La Paz (+285 listings) and Cochabamba (+257 listings).

Markets with Fastest Relative Growth in Bolivia

In relative terms, Santa Cruz experienced the most significant growth, with 34.55% more supply added over the 12-month period in 2025. Other rapidly expanding markets include La Paz (+30.18%) and Cochabamba (+27.82%).

Short-Term Rental Revenue Trend in Bolivia 2025, and Future Outlook for 2026

Does increased supply necessarily indicate market saturation?

To assess market saturation, we examine year-over-year revenue trends. A decline in revenue per listing typically indicates heightened competition and potential oversaturation. The Bolivia average YoY change in revenue was -7.69% in 2025, representing an increase from $4,551 in 2024 to $4,201 in 2025.

Top Markets Revenue Performance

Santa Cruz

$4,689 → $4,448 (-5.14% YoY)
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Best Property Type Small (Studio - 1BD) • Budget ($)
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Top Guest Origin United States
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International Guests (vs Domestic) 67.0%
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Average Daily Rate $29
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Occupancy Rate 41.0%
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Seasonality Low seasonality

La Paz

$5,106 → $4,640 (-9.14% YoY)
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Best Property Type Large (4+BD) • Luxury ($$$)
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Top Guest Origin United States
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International Guests (vs Domestic) 88.0%
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Average Daily Rate $28
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Occupancy Rate 44.0%
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Seasonality Low seasonality

Cochabamba

$3,854 → $3,516 (-8.79% YoY)
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Best Property Type Medium (2-3BD) • Budget ($)
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Top Guest Origin United States
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International Guests (vs Domestic) 56.0%
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Average Daily Rate $26
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Occupancy Rate 36.0%
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Seasonality High seasonality

For more detailed revenue YoY change analysis by market, access the Airbtics dashboard to explore specific market performance metrics.

Easiest Markets for Hosts in Bolivia 2025

Markets with high occupancy rates provide hosts with greater booking consistency, while markets with high booking volumes offer expanded opportunities across various property types and sizes.

Highest Occupancy Rate Markets in Bolivia 2025

La Paz recorded a year-round occupancy rate of 44.00%, which is among the highest in Bolivia. This was followed by Santa Cruz (41.00%) and Cochabamba (36.00%).

Highest Booking Volume Market in Bolivia 2025

Markets with high booking volumes present additional advantages, as they offer diverse opportunities across various property types and price points. The market that recorded the highest booking volume in Bolivia is Santa Cruz, with approximately 319,203 nights booked in 2025.

Regulatory Landscape

We define a professionalized or strictly regulated market as one where over 50% of active Airbnb listings hold valid license information, indicating consistent enforcement and higher compliance. Markets below this threshold are considered unregulated or lenient.

In Bolivia, 0 out of 3 markets fall into the professionalized / strict regulation category. For detailed license compliance data and market-specific regulatory insights, the Airbtics dashboard provides the percentage of listings with valid licenses for each market, enabling investors to assess regulatory risk at a granular level.

Which Bolivia Markets Are Growing Healthily vs Overheating?

Understanding market saturation requires looking at both supply growth and revenue trends together. Markets are categorized by comparing their YoY supply and revenue changes against Bolivia's national averages. Markets where supply is growing faster than revenue (relative to national averages) may be approaching saturation, while markets with below-average supply growth but above-average revenue growth may present hidden opportunities.

Benchmark: Markets are categorized relative to Bolivia's national averages (Supply: 30.8%, Revenue: -7.7%). Markets above the national average are marked with ↑, while those below are marked with ↓.

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Healthy Growth

Supply > avg, Revenue > avg
Expansion with demand keeping up

  • Santa Cruz Supply: +34.5% | Revenue: -5.1%
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Early Saturation

Supply > avg, Revenue ≤ avg
Competition rising

  • No markets in this category
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Under-the-Radar

Supply ≤ avg, Revenue > avg
Hidden opportunities

  • No markets in this category
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Declining

Supply ≤ avg, Revenue ≤ avg
Risky markets

  • La Paz Supply: +30.2% | Revenue: -9.1%
  • Cochabamba Supply: +27.8% | Revenue: -8.8%

For the latest updates of the market data in Bolivia, check out our Best Airbnb Markets in Bolivia.

Data methodology

All metrics are calculated using active short-term rental listings tracked weekly by Airbtics. Revenue, occupancy rate, ADR, and supply growth are estimated from historical booking calendars, listing activity, and proprietary aggregation models.

Source: Airbtics
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Cite this report

Airbtics (2026). Bolivia Short-Term Rental Market Review 2025: Revenue, Occupancy & Supply Growth. https://airbtics.com/short-term-rental-market-report-2025-bolivia

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