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Airbnb Alternatives in Cartagena — Save Up to $500 Per Month

Alternativas a Airbnb en Cartagena — Ahorra hasta $500 por mes

Airbnb charges a 15% service fee on every booking. On a $1,500 Bocagrande apartment that is $225 extra every month — or $2,700 on a typical winter stay. Here is how to skip it.

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The Numbers

How Much Does Airbnb Cost You in Cartagena?

Cartagena is one of the most expensive cities in Colombia for short-stay rentals — which makes the Airbnb fee particularly painful. Here is the real comparison on a typical Bocagrande apartment.

😬 Via Airbnb

Listed monthly rate$1,400
Airbnb service fee (15%)+$210
Cleaning fee+$80
What you actually pay$1,690

✅ Via RentiHome

Listed monthly rate$1,400
Platform service fee$0
Cleaning (weekly, included)Included
What you actually pay$1,400
Savings on a 2-month Cartagena winter stay
Ahorros en una estadía de 2 meses en invierno en Cartagena
$580
That is two extra nights at a top Old City boutique hotel — or a full Rosario Islands catamaran trip for two
Eso son dos noches extra en un boutique hotel de primer nivel en la Ciudad Amurallada — o un viaje completo en catamarán a las Islas del Rosario para dos personas
Alternatives compared

Best Ways to Book a Cartagena Apartment Without Airbnb

🏆 Best option
🏆 Mejor opción

RentiHome

Direct booking platform for furnished apartments in Colombia. No platform fees, all-inclusive pricing, Truvi guest screening, WhatsApp support.

Fee: Zero
Tarifa: Cero
Good option
Buena opción

Cartagena Rental Agencies

Local agencies like La Heroica Rentals or Cartagena VIP work directly with property owners. Good inventory but variable fees depending on the property.

Fee: 8–12% typically
Tarifa: típicamente 8–12%
Budget option
Opción económica

Facebook Groups

"Cartagena Expats" and "Cartagena Housing" Facebook groups have direct owner listings. Zero fees but no vetting or payment protection. Quality varies widely.

Fee: Zero — but no protection
Tarifa: Cero — pero sin protección

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