Short-term vacation rentals generated US$24.7 million in September

Short-term vacation rentals generated US$24.7 million in September

Posted on 10/21/2026, 5:07 PM AST | Updated on 10/21/2026, 5:07 PM AST

ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) reported that 114,517 stayover tourists arrived in Aruba during September 2026, generating 761,557 visitor nights, with an average stay of 6.7 nights.

North America accounted for 64.6% of arrivals, followed by South America at 27.7% and Europe at 5%. The United States led with 70,682 visitors, followed by Argentina with 14,986.

Short-term vacation rentals generated US$24.7 million in September, compared with US$17.5 million during the same month in 2025, an increase of 40.7%. Average occupancy was 51%, with an average daily rate of US$323.

A.T.A. also presented a study on wedding and honeymoon tourism. According to the research, couples spend approximately US$27,000 on weddings, each guest spends US$4,000, and honeymoon travelers spend an average of US$10,500.

The study identifies opportunities for Aruba to further develop this market through sustainable experiences that benefit local businesses and communities.