Airbnb’s Impact in Monterrey
Airbnb's Economic Impact in Mexico
Hosting on Airbnb creates an additional income stream for hosts, fuels visitor spending in communities, supports jobs across multiple industries and contributes substantial tax revenue for local governments.
MX$160B+
In Total Economic Contribution to GDP1
MX$18B+
In Total Tax Revenue1
300,000+
Total Jobs Supported1
Estimated economic impact figures listed are for Mexico. Learn more about the economic impact methodology.
Host Community Snapshot
Understanding the motivations and demographics of hosts on Airbnb
70%
of hosts confirm hosting on Airbnb is not their primary occupation2
56%
of hosts say hosting on Airbnb allows them to meet the rising cost of living2
Metrics listed above are for Nuevo León
68%
of hosts confirm hosting on Airbnb has helped them stay in their home2
74%
of hosts self-report having a total monthly household income below MX$100K2
44%
of hosts self-identify as women3
10%
of hosts self-report being over 60 years of age3
MX$120,000+
Typical annual earnings for hosts4
Guest Community Snapshot
Understanding why guests travelling to Monterrey choose Airbnb.
11%
of guests travelling with children: trips with at least one child or infant on the reservation3
21%
of guests who say their trip could not have been accommodated by hotels2
52%
Guests whose trip originated within 300 kilometres of their destination5
Guest Origins5
- Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
- Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
- Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
- Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico
- Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico
1 as of December 31 2025
2 Self-reported through a survey to the Airbnb community from July 2025 through June 2026
3 Self reported on Airbnb Platform as of June 30 2026
4 Airbnb data for 2025, "typical" means median
5 Airbnb trip data for 12-month period ending June 30 2026