Curious about the performance of short-term rentals in San Antonio, United States? Over the last year, the average occupancy rate was 55% with an ADR (Average Daily Rate) of 157€. Hosts earned on average 2443€ per month.

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Avg. Monthly Revenue
2443€
$2223 USD
YoY Revenue Change
-8%
vs. previous year
Occupancy Rate
55%
~17 days/month
Average Daily Rate
157€
$143 USD
Seasonality Index
70%
demand variation
Best Months
July, June
peak season
Worst Months
January, February
low season
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Over the June 2025–May 2026 analysis period, San Antonio averaged 54% occupancy, roughly six points below the US city average of about 60% in this dataset, placing it near the lower third of tracked American markets. ADR of $144 (€158) sits far under the national average of about $222 (€202), confirming San Antonio as a value market rather than a premium one. Typical monthly revenue lands at $2,202 (€2,422).
Revenue fell 10% year over year, a steeper drop than most US cities in the set, signalling softening rates amid rising supply. A seasonality index of 71% is pronounced, so the gap between the July–June peak and the January–February low is wide, disciplined seasonal pricing matters more here than in flatter markets.
Average occupancy rate by month in San Antonio, compared with the same month a year earlier.
| Month | Occupancy | Prior year |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 60.3% | 61.8% |
| Aug 2025 | 53.6% | 54.5% |
| Sep 2025 | 51.6% | 52.9% |
| Oct 2025 | 57.4% | 59.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.3% | 57.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.1% | 55.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.1% | 51.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 60.1% | 58.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 63% | 60.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.3% | 55.5% |
| May 2026 | 58.2% | 55.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.6% | 60.4% |
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San Antonio's Airbnb demand is anchored by the River Walk and the Alamo, the two attractions that pull most leisure visitors into downtown. The core guest is a domestic road-tripper or weekend traveller from Texas metros such as Houston, Dallas and Austin, plus families combining the historic missions with SeaWorld and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Conventions at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and Spurs games at the Frost Bank Center add a steady layer of midweek, event-driven stays.
The market competes on value rather than premium pricing: nightly rates sit well below coastal US cities, so operators win on volume and tight turnarounds rather than headline ADR. Walkable proximity to the River Walk, downtown and the Pearl is the single biggest booking driver, and listings within strolling distance of those corridors consistently outperform car-dependent suburban units.
Demand peaks in summer (best months July and June in the data), when families travel and the River Walk (sunk about 20 feet below street level and several degrees cooler than the pavement above) makes the city's triple-digit heat bearable. Spring is the other high point, dominated by Fiesta San Antonio, the eleven-day, 2.5-million-guest celebration running April 16–26 in 2026, with the Battle of Flowers Parade on April 24 and the illuminated Flambeau night parade on April 25 spiking rates citywide.
The trough is mid-winter: January and February are the weakest months, with no major draws between the holidays and Fiesta. Operators should price the summer and Fiesta windows aggressively and shift to longer minimum stays or monthly contracts through the slow January–February stretch.
Downtown and the River Walk are the highest-demand zone, where guests pay for the ability to walk to the Alamo, restaurants and convention venues. Just north, the Pearl (a former brewery turned food-and-drink district on the Museum Reach extension) draws a younger, higher-spending crowd and supports stronger rates for stylish units. South of downtown, Southtown and historic King William offer Victorian streetscapes, galleries and First Friday art walks, appealing to design-minded travellers who still want a short ride or walk to the river.
Alamo Heights and the Broadway corridor are more residential and affluent, better suited to quieter, longer stays and families visiting the McNay Art Museum than to high-turnover weekend lets. Suburban listings near SeaWorld or Six Flags trade walkability for space and parking, working best for larger family groups with a car.
San Antonio requires every short-term rental to hold a valid city permit before operating. The ordinance splits rentals into two types: Type 1, where the host occupies the property as a primary residence (no density cap), and Type 2, non-owner-occupied rentals, which face stricter density limits, generally capped as a percentage of dwelling units on a block face in residential zones. Applications run through Development Services with a non-refundable fee (around $100), a floor plan showing sleeping areas and evacuation routes, proof of insurance, and proof of Hotel Occupancy Tax registration.
Permits are valid for three years and the permit number must be displayed on the listing. Hosts must collect and remit the Hotel Occupancy Tax monthly. Type 2 investors should confirm their block has not already hit the density cap before buying, as that is the most common reason a permit is denied.
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Across the June 2025 to May 2026 period, San Antonio listings averaged 54% occupancy. That is about six points below the roughly 60% average for US cities in our dataset, putting San Antonio in the lower third. Pair it with an ADR near $144 and the city reads as a value market that rewards volume and walkable downtown locations.
Summer is strongest, with July and June the top months as families travel and the shaded, cooler River Walk offsets the heat. Spring is the second peak, driven by Fiesta San Antonio (April 16–26 in 2026 and its 2.5 million guests). January and February are the weakest months, lean on longer minimum stays to fill that winter gap.
Yes. Every STR needs a city permit. Type 1 covers owner-occupied homes with no density cap; Type 2 covers non-owner-occupied rentals and faces density limits per block. Expect a roughly $100 fee, a floor plan, proof of insurance and Hotel Occupancy Tax registration. Permits last three years and the number must appear on your listing.
Downtown and the River Walk command the most demand and the best rates thanks to walkability to the Alamo and convention venues. The Pearl draws a younger, higher-spending crowd, while Southtown and King William suit design-minded guests. Alamo Heights and suburban areas near SeaWorld fit quieter, longer family stays rather than high-turnover weekends.