A comprehensive analysis of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) short-term rental market has uncovered dramatic pricing differentials for two-bedroom Airbnb properties across the region’s capital cities. The survey, conducted by CARISTATS, demonstrates a five-fold price variation between the most and least expensive markets, creating distinct economic tiers within the geographically proximate region.
Leading the premium segment, Nassau in The Bahamas commands the highest average daily rate at $345, positioning it as the region’s most exclusive market. This is followed by Bridgetown, Barbados ($181), Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago ($173), St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda ($154), and Kingston, Jamaica ($152), all maintaining rates above $150 per night.
A middle tier has emerged with rates ranging between $110 and $130, comprising St. George’s, Grenada; Georgetown, Guyana; Castries, Saint Lucia; and Rosseau, Dominica. These markets represent the regional average of $133 per night.
The most affordable segment features capitals with rates below $90, significantly undercutting the regional average. Port-au-Prince, Haiti ($87), Belmopan, Belize ($83), and Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ($78) offer rates approximately half the CARICOM mean.
This pricing stratification illustrates how Caribbean capitals function as independent short-term rental ecosystems despite their geographical proximity. Each market operates according to unique demand patterns, tourism appeal, and visitor demographics that collectively shape pricing structures across the region. The data provides valuable insights for tourism stakeholders, real estate investors, and travelers seeking to understand the economic dynamics of Caribbean vacation rentals.