Airbnb Occupancy Rates in Costa Rica Occupancy and revenue by city (October 2026)
The Airbnb occupancy rate in Costa Rica is 36%, with an average daily rate of ₡190 and ₡27,588 in annual revenue per listing, across 32,825 active listings.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Costa Rica?
There are 32,825 active Airbnb listings in Costa Rica, across 7 regions tracked by GuestFavorites.
What is the most profitable Airbnb location in Costa Rica?
By annual revenue per listing, Cabo Velas leads the markets we track in Costa Rica at ₡50,872 per property per year.
How is the Costa Rica Airbnb market data calculated?
GuestFavorites tracks Costa Rica Airbnb listings over the last 12 months (October 2025 - September 2026, 7 regions). Occupancy is the share of available nights that were booked, and country averages give more weight to markets with more listings. City-by-city figures are below.
The largest Airbnb markets in Costa Rica are Jacó, Cahuita (Puerto Viejo), Tamarindo, Sardinal, Cóbano.
Airbnb Markets in Costa Rica (October 2026)
Costa Rica Airbnb Market Guide
Where you buy matters more than any other Airbnb decision. This guide uses GuestFavorites data to compare occupancy, nightly rates, and revenue across Costa Rica.
We track 7 regions in Costa Rica. Demand, pricing, and revenue vary a lot between them, so compare markets before you invest.
Which Cities Have the Most Airbnb Listings in Costa Rica?
These are the largest Airbnb markets in Costa Rica by number of active listings:
- Jacó: 2,532 active listings | Occupancy: 33% | Daily Rate: ₡273 | Annual Revenue: ₡35,073
- Cahuita (Puerto Viejo): 2,273 active listings | Occupancy: 37% | Daily Rate: ₡155 | Annual Revenue: ₡22,716
- Tamarindo: 2,171 active listings | Occupancy: 36% | Daily Rate: ₡327 | Annual Revenue: ₡47,734
- Sardinal: 1,798 active listings | Occupancy: 34% | Daily Rate: ₡221 | Annual Revenue: ₡30,296
- Cóbano: 1,693 active listings | Occupancy: 40% | Daily Rate: ₡245 | Annual Revenue: ₡37,964
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Airbnb Market Performance in Costa Rica
Largest Airbnb Markets by Listings
Markets with the most active Airbnb listings. Large supply usually means established demand, but also more competition.
Jacó, Garabito
Cahuita (Puerto Viejo), Talamanca
Tamarindo, Santa Cruz
Sardinal, Carrillo
Cóbano, Puntarenas
San José, Costa Rica
La Fortuna, San Carlos
Bahía Ballena, Osa
Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz
Quepos, Puntarenas
Nosara, Nicoya
Tempate, Santa Cruz
Parrita, Puntarenas
Peñas Blancas, San Ramón
Sámara, Nicoya
Alajuela, Costa Rica
Monteverde, Puntarenas
Tárcoles, Garabito
Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas
Golfito, Puntarenas
Highest Revenue per Listing
Markets where the average listing earns the most per year. Revenue is not profit: check purchase prices and local rules before investing.
Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz
Tamarindo, Santa Cruz
Quepos, Puntarenas
Tempate, Santa Cruz
Cóbano, Puntarenas
Jacó, Garabito
La Fortuna, San Carlos
Nosara, Nicoya
Tárcoles, Garabito
Bahía Ballena, Osa
Monteverde, Puntarenas
Peñas Blancas, San Ramón
Cahuita (Puerto Viejo), Talamanca
Sardinal, Carrillo
Liberia, Guanacaste
Parrita, Puntarenas
Puerto Carrillo, Hojancha
Savegre, Quepos
Santa Ana, San José
Escazú, San José
Highest Occupancy Markets
Markets where listings are booked for the highest share of available nights.
Heredia, Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica
Escazú, San José
La Fortuna, San Carlos
Quepos, Puntarenas
Santa Ana, San José
Monteverde, Puntarenas
Peñas Blancas, San Ramón
Alajuela, Costa Rica
Cóbano, Puntarenas
Bahía Ballena, Osa
Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz
Cahuita (Puerto Viejo), Talamanca
Sámara, Nicoya
Golfito, Puntarenas
Tamarindo, Santa Cruz
Nosara, Nicoya
Liberia, Guanacaste
Sardinal, Carrillo
Tempate, Santa Cruz
Highest Nightly Rate Markets
Markets with the highest average daily rates, usually luxury, beach, and ski destinations.
Tempate, Santa Cruz
Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz
Tamarindo, Santa Cruz
Nosara, Nicoya
Jacó, Garabito
Savegre, Quepos
Quepos, Puntarenas
Cóbano, Puntarenas
Tárcoles, Garabito
Sardinal, Carrillo
Bahía Ballena, Osa
Puerto Carrillo, Hojancha
Sámara, Nicoya
Parrita, Puntarenas
Arenal, Tilarán
Golfito, Puntarenas
Liberia, Guanacaste
La Fortuna, San Carlos
Paquera, Puntarenas
Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas
Other countries in North America
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- United States55%
- Mexico47%
- Canada60%
- Panama51%
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