Short-Term Rental Market — Alajuela 2026
Profitability analysis for Alajuela. Updated occupancy, pricing, and ROI data.
Median Nightly Rate
$67
Occupancy Rate
27%
Active Properties
405
Est. Monthly Revenue
$624
median per listing
Market Summary
Short-term rental data in Alajuela
We analyzed 405 short-term rental properties in Alajuela, with a median rate of $67.165/night and an occupancy rate of 27%, generating an estimated revenue of $624/month.
Profitability by Bedrooms
How price and occupancy vary by number of bedrooms.
| bedrooms | Listings | Nightly Rate | Occupancy | Est. Monthly Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SStudio | 240 | - | 27% | - |
| 11 bedroom | 92 | - | 30% | - |
| 22 bedrooms | 52 | - | 30% | - |
| 33 bedrooms | 19 | $98 | 20% | $588 |
| 44 bedrooms | 1 | - | 27% | - |
| 5+5+ bedrooms | 1 | - | 27% | - |
Cities to Invest
Sorted by estimated profitability.
Guácima
22 listings
Median/Night
$101
Occupancy
20%
Est. Revenue/Mo
$541
La Fortuna
256 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
-
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
Peñas Blancas
46 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
-
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
Alajuela
39 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
38%
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
Río Segundo
10 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
23%
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
Sabana Redonda
8 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
23%
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
Tambor
6 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
5%
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
Carrizal
6 listings
Median/Night
-
Occupancy
-
Est. Revenue/Mo
-
Market Trends (Last 90 Days)
Price and occupancy evolution over time
Frequently Asked Questions About Investing in Alajuela
The best cities for Airbnb investment in Alajuela are: La Fortuna, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, Guácima, Río Segundo. These cities have the highest short-term rental demand in the department.
Ready to Invest in Alajuela?
Properties in Alajuela generate a median of $624/month in short-term rentals.
Methodology
The data in this analysis comes from public Airbnb listings in Alajuela, Costa Rica. 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 405 active properties across 13 cities. Airbnb is a registered trademark of Airbnb, Inc. TuLugar is not affiliated with or endorsed by Airbnb.