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Vacation rental managers in Cancún
VRM Atlas lists 3 vacation rental managers serving Cancún, Mexico, based in places such as Isla Mujeres and Santa Fe.
Of the 3 managers that publish a portfolio size, the typical one looks after 6 homes (average 8 homes).
Vacation rental management is also called short-term rental management or Airbnb management.
Market data
The holiday rental market in Cancún
Data as of Oct 2026
- Active listings
- 8,800
- Average nightly rate
- MX$2,600
- Occupancy
- 42%
- Managers on Atlas
- 3
| Oct 2025 | 36% |
|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 41% |
| Dec 2025 | 44% |
| Jan 2026 | 44% |
| Feb 2026 | 49% |
| Mar 2026 | 49% |
| Apr 2026 | 40% |
| May 2026 | 39% |
| Jun 2026 | 41% |
| Jul 2026 | 41% |
| Aug 2026 | 39% |
| Sep 2026 | 35% |
| Oct 2025 | MX$2,200 |
|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | MX$2,300 |
| Dec 2025 | MX$2,900 |
| Jan 2026 | MX$2,700 |
| Feb 2026 | MX$2,600 |
| Mar 2026 | MX$2,600 |
| Apr 2026 | MX$2,600 |
| May 2026 | MX$2,500 |
| Jun 2026 | MX$2,800 |
| Jul 2026 | MX$2,800 |
| Aug 2026 | MX$2,500 |
| Sep 2026 | MX$2,400 |
Seasonality in CancúnSeasonal
Peak: February (49%, MX$2,600) · Quietest: September (35%, MX$2,400)
- Oct: 36%
- Nov: 41%
- Dec: 44%
- Jan: 44%
- Feb: 49%
- Mar: 49%
- Apr: 40%
- May: 39%
- Jun: 41%
- Jul: 41%
- Aug: 39%
- Sep: 35%
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- Typical nightly rate and occupancy: the middle half of homes, the top quarter, the top 10%
- How many homes are professionally managed, and what that means for you
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What could your home earn here?
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Market data, Oct 2026. Active short-term rental listings; occupancy and nightly rate are averages over the 12 months to Sep 2026 for Cancún, in MXN. Aggregates only.
- 6
- Typical portfolio (homes)
- 8
- Average portfolio (homes)
- 3
- On the map
3 vacation rental managers in Cancún
Ordered by profile evidence, never payment. How ranking works
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For homeowners
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How to choose a vacation rental manager in Cancún
Check what is included
Ask for a written list: listing and photos, pricing, guest messages, cleaning and laundry, maintenance, owner statements. Extras such as linen, consumables or repairs are often charged on top.
Compare like-for-like fees
Get the fee model in writing (a percentage of booking revenue, a fixed fee, or both) and ask what it is a percentage of: gross bookings, or revenue after platform fees and cleaning.
Ask about local rules
A good manager in Cancún knows the local licensing, permit and tax rules and can tell you what applies to your property.
Look at portfolio size and focus
A manager with a handful of homes may give you more attention; a larger one may have more staff and marketing reach. Ask how many homes each property manager looks after.
Read reviews and check credentials
Look for owner reviews, not just guest reviews, and a claimed or verified profile. Ask for references from owners with similar homes.
Read the contract
Check the minimum term, notice period, who owns the listing and reviews if you leave, and how and when you are paid.
Fees
What vacation rental managers in Cancún charge
- Percentage of revenue
- The most common model: the manager keeps a share of each booking's revenue. Full-service management costs more than marketing or booking-only help.
- Fixed fee
- A flat monthly or per-booking fee, sometimes used for guest-communication-only or co-hosting services.
- Fixed fee plus a percentage
- A lower percentage with a fixed set-up or monthly fee on top.
General guide, not data from the managers listed here: few have published their fees on VRM Atlas yet. Ask each manager for a written quote.
Owner questions
Vacation rental managers in Cancún: questions owners ask
How many vacation rental managers are there in Cancún?
VRM Atlas lists 3 vacation rental managers serving Cancún (October 2026), including companies based in Isla Mujeres and Santa Fe. The list is ordered by profile evidence (completeness, owner reviews, verification and responsiveness), never by payment.
How much do vacation rental managers in Cancún charge?
Most charge a percentage of booking revenue, a fixed fee, or a mix of both, and the rate depends on what is included (cleaning, linen, maintenance, pricing and marketing). Few managers in Cancún have published their fees on VRM Atlas yet, so ask for written quotes: you can request up to five at once, free.
How many homes does a typical vacation rental manager in Cancún look after?
Of the 3 managers that publish a portfolio size on VRM Atlas, the median looks after 6 homes and the average 8 homes.
What does a vacation rental manager do?
A full-service manager markets the property on booking sites and its own website, sets prices, handles guest messages and check-in, arranges cleaning, laundry and maintenance, and sends the owner regular statements. Some offer only part of this (for example guest communication or co-hosting). This is also called short-term rental management or Airbnb management.
How do I choose a vacation rental manager in Cancún?
Compare what is included, the fee model and what it is charged on, local knowledge of Cancún's rules, portfolio size, owner reviews and the contract terms (minimum term, notice, who keeps the listing). Shortlist three to five and ask each for a written quote.
Do managers pay to be listed or ranked on VRM Atlas?
No. Every public manager is listed for free and the order is based on profile evidence only. Paid placement, where it exists, is a separate slot labelled "Sponsored" and never changes the order.
Can I get quotes from several vacation rental managers in Cancún?
Yes. Describe your property once and choose up to five managers to ask for a quote. It's free for owners, and managers reply to you directly.