Glenwood Springs, Colorado Short-Term Rental Market
Capped, permit-only Glenwood Springs STRs earn $327 ADR, 61.4% occupancy and $5,335 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Glenwood Springs, Colorado is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Glenwood Springs market area is 61%. average monthly revenue in the Glenwood Springs market area is $5,335. average daily rate in the Glenwood Springs market area is $327. the top operator in the Glenwood Springs market area is KEYLINK with 61 listings. market score is 45/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the wider Glenwood Springs market, which covers 6 areas. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Glenwood Springs.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Glenwood Springs is a permit-gated short-term rental market, and the September 2026 data shows it performing well inside those limits. In September 2026, the Glenwood Springs area STR market recorded an average daily rate of $327, occupancy of 61.4%, and average monthly revenue of $5,335 per listing. Compared with September 2025, occupancy is up 8.2%, ADR is up 4.4%, and revenue is up 9.0%. The market tracks 1,074 listings by type, and 1,016 of them (94.6%) are entire places, with 58 private rooms. By channel, 540 listings appear on both Airbnb and Vrbo, 433 are Airbnb only, and 101 are Vrbo only. By size, one bedroom units are the largest group at 359 listings, followed by 253 two bedroom, 235 three bedroom, 144 four bedroom, and 79 five bedroom listings. The town has 10,311 residents and draws about 1,300,000 visitors a year, mostly for the hot springs, the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, Colorado River rafting, and its position on the I-70 corridor near Aspen. Tourism is the dominant local industry, and the hot springs sustain demand outside summer. Looking at the longer record, ADR has climbed from $184 in 2017 to $340 for the first nine months of 2026, while occupancy peaked at 63.6% in 2021 and has settled near 55% in 2025 and 2026. Year to date 2026 occupancy is 55.4% with monthly revenue of $5,100, compared with $4,887 for full year 2025. Recent growth has therefore come mainly from rate rather than from more booked nights, although the September 2026 occupancy gain is a notable exception. Investors should weigh these figures against the permit cap and buffer rules covered below, which limit how many new rentals can enter the market.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 51% |
| Feb | 55% |
| Mar | 57% |
| Apr | 37% |
| May | 53% |
| Jun | 69% |
| Jul | 75% |
| Aug | 64% |
| Sep | 60% |
| Oct | 50% |
| Nov | 40% |
| Dec | 55% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Glenwood Springs market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Glenwood Springs market as a whole, which includes Glenwood Springs, so these counts are not Glenwood Springs-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KEYLINK | 61 | 5,745 | ★ 4.76 |
| 2 | Boutique Mountain Homes | 28 | 2,594 | ★ 4.85 |
| 3 | PONDEROSA LODGE | 25 | 4,986 | ★ 4.84 |
| 4 | Evolve | 22 | 1,983 | ★ 4.74 |
| 5 | Tina W. | 16 | 1,365 | ★ 4.91 |
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 40.3% |
| vrbo | 9.4% |
| both | 50.3% |
Home Value Trends (Glenwood Springs)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Glenwood Springs, but the city caps and disperses them, so a permit is the first thing to confirm. Each STR needs a Short-Term Rental Permit from the Community Development Department, plus a city business and sales-tax license, and the property must pass a building and life-safety inspection. The permit costs $500, runs for two years, and expires at the end of odd-numbered years, with renewal at about $300. A 250-foot buffer applies between permitted rentals: if a parcel is fully covered by an existing rental’s buffer, a new permit is denied. Citywide caps tie the number of STRs to a share of free-market residential units, with a lower share outside the downtown General Improvement District and a higher share within it. Zoning allows STRs across residential and commercial zones, but PUD and HOA covenants may restrict use further. Operators must name a local responsible party reachable around the clock within about 30 minutes and notify neighbors within 250 feet when applying. Owner occupancy and primary residence are not required for a standard vacation rental permit. A separate Accessory Tourist Rental permit, at $300, covers renting a room in an occupied home. Lodging guests pay a combined rate of roughly 14.1%, which includes a 5% city lodging tax. Fines escalate from about $250 for a first offense to $1,000 or more for repeat offenses, and permits can be revoked after repeated convictions. Enforcement severity is rated moderate.
Market Comparison
Glenwood Springs ran at 61.4% occupancy and a $327 ADR in September 2026. Year to date 2026 occupancy is 55.4%, and ADR has risen from $327 in 2025 to $340 so far in 2026. The market is not uniformly strong: April and November occupancy of 36.8% and 39.7% sit well below the July peak of 75.4%. Professional operators hold a meaningful share of inventory. The top five managers are KEYLINK with 61 listings, Boutique Mountain Homes with 28, Ponderosa Lodge with 25, Evolve with 22, and Tina W. with 16. Together they manage 152 listings, about 14% of the 1,074 tracked listings, with ratings between 4.74 and 4.91. That leaves most of the market with independent owners, and the established operators provide a benchmark for service and pricing.
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