Airbnb Investment in Costa Rica — Market Data 2026
Profitability analysis for Costa Rica. Updated occupancy, pricing, and ROI data.
Median Nightly Rate
$84
Occupancy Rate
30%
Active Properties
2,675
Est. Monthly Revenue
$1,053
median per listing
Market Summary
Short-term rental data in Costa Rica
Data as of November 2026
We analyzed 2675 short-term rental properties across Costa Rica, spread over 27 cities, with a median rate of $84/night and an occupancy rate of 30%, generating an estimated revenue of $1,053/month.
Investment Context
The short-term rental market in Costa Rica presents attractive investment opportunities. With 2675 analyzed properties, a median rate of $84/night, and 30% occupancy, estimated monthly revenue is $1,053. We analyze pricing, occupancy, and estimated revenue data to help investors identify the best opportunities in each city.
Cities to Invest
Sorted by estimated profitability.
Metropolitan Area — Greater San José
87 cities · 1,229 properties
Monthly history in Costa Rica
Entire properties, in USD. Median per listing; published months are never restated. · Download CSV
From September 2026, occupied nights are measured day by day and rates come from real 3-night stay quotes. August 2026 uses the previous method (listed rate and forward calendar) and is not compared with the new months.
| Month | $/night | MoM | Occupancy | Chg (pts) | Est. revenue/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $84 | +11.7% | 23% | -16.9 pts | $1,050 |
| September 2026 | $75 | — | 40% | — | $826 |
| Previous method (through August 2026): listed rate and forward calendar — not comparable with the months above. | |||||
| August 2026 | $99 | — | 60% | — | $1,867 |
Market Trends (Last 90 Days)
Price and occupancy evolution over time
Data from Sep 23, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 · Entire homes only, same method as the headline figures.
Price Trend
Median nightly rate
Occupancy Trend
Average occupancy rate
Over the last 53 days, the median price in Costa Rica increased 15.5% to $80/night. Occupancy dropped to 31%.
Properties for sale and rent in Costa Rica
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Properties for Sale in Costa Rica
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Properties for Rent in Costa Rica
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Frequently Asked Questions About Investing in Costa Rica
The best cities for Airbnb investment in Costa Rica are: San José, Alajuela, San Rafael, San Antonio, Guácima. These cities have the highest short-term rental demand and offer the best return on investment opportunities.
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Properties in Costa Rica generate a median of $1,053/month in short-term rentals.
Methodology
The data in this analysis comes from public Airbnb listings in 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 2675 active properties across 27 cities. This page reflects data as of November 2026. Airbnb is a registered trademark of Airbnb, Inc. TuLugar is not affiliated with or endorsed by Airbnb.