Short-Term Rental Market — Rio de Janeiro 2026
Profitability analysis for Rio de Janeiro. Updated occupancy, pricing, and ROI data.
Median Nightly Rate
$82
Occupancy Rate
46%
Active Properties
11,975
Est. Monthly Revenue
$1,247
median per listing
Market Summary
Short-term rental data in Rio de Janeiro
We analyzed 11975 short-term rental properties in Rio de Janeiro, with a median rate of $82/night and an occupancy rate of 46%, generating an estimated revenue of $1247/month.
Profitability by Bedrooms
How price and occupancy vary by number of bedrooms.
| bedrooms | Listings | Nightly Rate | Occupancy | Est. Monthly Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SStudio | 5,838 | $64 | 41% | $1,128 |
| 11 bedroom | 3,973 | $74 | 53% | $1,180 |
| 22 bedrooms | 1,477 | $104 | 47% | $1,469 |
| 33 bedrooms | 425 | $169 | 33% | $1,460 |
| 44 bedrooms | 132 | $329 | 33% | $2,963 |
| 5+5+ bedrooms | 130 | $633 | 15% | $6,662 |
Cities to Invest
Sorted by estimated profitability.
Arraial do Cabo
62 listings
Median/Night
$124
Occupancy
60%
Est. Revenue/Mo
$2,179
Armação dos Búzios
1,264 listings
Median/Night
$125
Occupancy
26%
Est. Revenue/Mo
$1,555
Niterói
45 listings
Median/Night
$77
Occupancy
65%
Est. Revenue/Mo
$1,340
Rio de Janeiro
10,379 listings
Median/Night
$80
Occupancy
50%
Est. Revenue/Mo
$1,232
Cabo Frio
156 listings
Median/Night
$81
Occupancy
44%
Est. Revenue/Mo
$1,054
São Pedro da Aldeia
68 listings
Median/Night
$72
Occupancy
33%
Est. Revenue/Mo
$426
Market Trends (Last 90 Days)
Price and occupancy evolution over time
Over the last 59 days, the median price in Rio de Janeiro remained stable at $84/night. Occupancy dropped to 56%.
Frequently Asked Questions About Investing in Rio de Janeiro
The best cities for Airbnb investment in Rio de Janeiro are: Rio de Janeiro, Armação dos Búzios, Cabo Frio, São Pedro da Aldeia, Arraial do Cabo. These cities have the highest short-term rental demand in the department.
Ready to Invest in Rio de Janeiro?
Properties in Rio de Janeiro generate a median of $1,247/month in short-term rentals.
Methodology
The data in this analysis comes from public Airbnb listings in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Prices are calculated from published rates, occupancy is estimated through calendar availability analysis, and revenue is projected using the formula: median rate x occupancy x 30 days. Data is updated daily and represents a sample of 11975 active properties across 7 cities. Airbnb is a registered trademark of Airbnb, Inc. TuLugar is not affiliated with or endorsed by Airbnb.