What Are the Best Places to Invest in Airbnb in Brazil?

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-07-06

The short-term rental market in Brazil spans 100 cities tracked in AirROI's 2026 dataset, ranging from mature urban markets with thousands of active listings to emerging destinations where early operators still have pricing leverage. Supply growth, regulation, and seasonal demand vary significantly across the region — making market selection one of the highest-leverage decisions an Airbnb investor can make.

This page ranks the best Airbnb markets in Brazil across four dimensions: market depth (active listings), revenue, nightly rate (ADR), and occupancy rate. São Paulo, São Paulo leads by market size with 34,828 active listings and $491/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 32.1% with $576/month in average revenue and $103/night ADR. 100 of 100 markets carry a low regulation profile — a key consideration for investors evaluating compliance costs and time-to-market.

Rankings based on AirROI's analysis of 20,000,000+ short-term rental listings across revenue, ADR, occupancy, and regulation. See ranking methodology.

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Top Airbnb Markets in Brazil by Active Listings

Active listing count is the most direct measure of a market's depth, maturity, and investor confidence. Cities with the most Airbnb listings in Brazil attract the highest volume of travelers and offer the most reliable benchmarking data for pricing and revenue projections. São Paulo, São Paulo leads with 34,828 active short-term rental listings and $491/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	São Paulo, São Paulo	34,828	$491	$60	38.9%	Low
2	Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro	31,936	$1,102	$121	41.3%	Low
3	Florianópolis, Santa Catarina	19,618	$718	$121	36.4%	Low
4	Ubatuba, São Paulo	12,570	$748	$116	32.2%	Low
5	Guarujá, São Paulo	8,321	$603	$123	28.4%	Low
6	Praia Grande, São Paulo	7,856	$340	$75	28.1%	Low
7	Salvador, Bahia	7,469	$483	$73	35.9%	Low
8	São Sebastião, São Paulo	6,797	$1,176	$202	30.0%	Low
9	Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro	6,617	$530	$94	31.8%	Low
10	João Pessoa, Paraíba	5,977	$516	$70	37.9%	Low
11	Bombinhas, Santa Catarina	5,845	$627	$127	33.6%	Low
12	Curitiba, Paraná	5,784	$417	$49	40.9%	Low
13	Bertioga, São Paulo	5,214	$1,213	$208	30.7%	Low
14	Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina	5,183	$880	$132	36.1%	Low
15	Ipojuca, Pernambuco	5,164	$868	$128	36.7%	Low
16	Armação dos Búzios, Rio de Janeiro	4,828	$1,256	$186	34.4%	Low
17	Porto Seguro, Bahia	4,480	$844	$149	32.3%	Low
18	Guarapari, Espírito Santo	3,925	$519	$100	30.9%	Low
19	Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais	3,689	$423	$53	38.2%	Low
20	Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro	3,644	$683	$93	34.9%	Low
21	Campos do Jordão, São Paulo	3,562	$950	$162	28.3%	Low
22	Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul	3,510	$781	$104	35.5%	Low
23	Fortaleza, Ceará	3,498	$579	$65	41.7%	Low
24	Maceió, Alagoas	3,494	$790	$85	43.0%	Low
25	Paraty, Rio de Janeiro	3,483	$755	$118	30.3%	Low
26	Caraguatatuba, São Paulo	3,469	$492	$106	28.1%	Low
27	Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul	3,463	$334	$46	36.4%	Low
28	Caldas Novas, Goiás	3,212	$394	$72	30.7%	Low
29	Capão da Canoa, Rio Grande do Sul	3,175	$343	$103	30.7%	Low
30	Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná	3,076	$552	$70	40.3%	Low
31	Imbituba, Santa Catarina	3,058	$461	$105	28.5%	Low
32	Ilhabela, São Paulo	3,048	$931	$147	31.4%	Low
33	Goiânia, Goiás	2,997	$357	$54	32.5%	Low
34	Palhoça, Santa Catarina	2,890	$395	$103	29.4%	Low
35	Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro	2,856	$1,051	$171	33.2%	Low
36	Itapema, Santa Catarina	2,845	$626	$133	34.5%	Low
37	Recife, Pernambuco	2,816	$455	$58	39.4%	Low
38	Santos, São Paulo	2,565	$531	$80	34.2%	Low
39	Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro	2,463	$855	$152	25.4%	Low
40	Camaçari, Bahia	2,395	$803	$182	26.3%	Low
41	Olímpia, São Paulo	2,273	$520	$89	37.1%	Low
42	Vila Velha, Espírito Santo	2,254	$567	$75	39.2%	Low
43	Matinhos, Paraná	2,253	$508	$115	31.0%	Low
44	Belém, Pará	2,244	$411	$87	32.0%	Low
45	Plano Piloto, Federal District	2,210	$633	$69	41.7%	Low
46	Garopaba, Santa Catarina	2,144	$630	$124	31.9%	Low
47	Itanhaem, São Paulo	2,069	$379	$102	24.4%	Low
48	Brasília, Federal District	1,978	$367	$59	38.4%	Low
49	Torres, Rio Grande do Sul	1,934	$404	$99	31.4%	Low
50	Governador Celso Ramos, Santa Catarina	1,911	$575	$147	32.6%	Low
51	Penha, Santa Catarina	1,850	$624	$95	34.5%	Low
52	Natal, Rio Grande do Norte	1,826	$481	$56	39.9%	Low
53	Campinas, São Paulo	1,758	$419	$56	37.5%	Low
54	Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo	1,687	$405	$77	32.2%	Low
55	Aracaju, Sergipe	1,620	$411	$71	33.8%	Low
56	Mata de São João, Bahia	1,592	$1,094	$216	27.5%	Low
57	Tamandaré, Pernambuco	1,568	$823	$148	29.8%	Low
58	Tibau do Sul, Rio Grande do Norte	1,553	$785	$103	35.1%	Low
59	Pirenópolis, Goiás	1,549	$880	$140	27.0%	Low
60	Blumenau, Santa Catarina	1,442	$281	$73	30.8%	Low
61	Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Goiás	1,345	$651	$96	27.5%	Low
62	Peruíbe, São Paulo	1,324	$464	$118	25.0%	Low
63	Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro	1,321	$452	$103	24.5%	Low
64	Pontal do Paraná, Paraná	1,314	$415	$113	28.9%	Low
65	Canela, Rio Grande do Sul	1,295	$581	$90	32.0%	Low
66	Guaratuba, Paraná	1,249	$506	$123	27.2%	Low
67	Aquiraz, Ceará	1,248	$855	$147	30.4%	Low
68	Manaus, Amazonas	1,200	$265	$42	36.9%	Low
69	Balneário Piçarras, Santa Catarina	1,195	$533	$114	31.8%	Low
70	Niterói, Rio de Janeiro	1,189	$664	$95	35.5%	Low
71	Cabedelo, Paraíba	1,175	$397	$77	31.7%	Low
72	São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina	1,170	$388	$99	28.4%	Low
73	Prado, Bahia	1,145	$458	$128	25.1%	Low
74	São Vicente, São Paulo	1,145	$294	$56	30.2%	Low
75	Tramandaí, Rio Grande do Sul	1,124	$272	$76	29.1%	Low
76	Mongaguá, São Paulo	1,121	$310	$88	25.4%	Low
77	Salinópolis, Pará	1,112	$404	$117	26.8%	Low
78	Itapoá, Santa Catarina	1,101	$444	$117	29.1%	Low
79	Xangri-lá, Rio Grande do Sul	1,091	$519	$169	27.8%	Low
80	Maraú, Bahia	1,085	$582	$157	26.5%	Low
81	Joinville, Santa Catarina	1,083	$313	$52	32.8%	Low
82	Ilhéus, Bahia	1,082	$396	$111	27.4%	Low
83	Cairu, Bahia	1,056	$622	$108	31.7%	Low
84	Cuiabá, Mato Grosso	1,018	$263	$46	32.8%	Low
85	Uberlândia, Minas Gerais	1,012	$236	$41	33.7%	Low
86	Urubici, Santa Catarina	1,006	$646	$113	25.4%	Low
87	Itacaré, Bahia	989	$696	$104	35.6%	Low
88	Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul	978	$271	$43	33.6%	Low
89	Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais	975	$496	$69	30.0%	Low
90	São Luís, Maranhão	967	$332	$53	33.8%	Low
91	Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro	959	$750	$144	28.6%	Low
92	São José dos Campos, São Paulo	953	$555	$88	35.6%	Low
93	Guarulhos, São Paulo	916	$307	$43	35.2%	Low
94	Maragogi, Alagoas	905	$841	$129	31.4%	Low
95	New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro	864	$505	$85	26.5%	Low
96	Socorro, São Paulo	861	$776	$120	28.5%	Low
97	Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro	859	$337	$72	26.1%	Low
98	Barra Velha, Santa Catarina	854	$419	$105	29.1%	Low
99	Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro	848	$669	$119	28.0%	Low
100	Caucaia, Ceará	839	$670	$109	30.1%	Low

Most Profitable Airbnb Markets in Brazil by Revenue

The most profitable Airbnb cities in Brazil are those where hosts earn the highest average monthly revenue per listing — the single most telling indicator of a market's income potential. Armação dos Búzios, Rio de Janeiro leads with $1,256/month at $186 ADR and 34.4% occupancy. Whether you are evaluating your first STR investment or benchmarking an existing property, these top-earning Airbnb markets show where vacation rentals generate the greatest short-term rental income.

#	Market	Revenue/mo	Active Listings (TTM)	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Armação dos Búzios, Rio de Janeiro	$1,256	4,828	$186	34.4%	Low
2	Bertioga, São Paulo	$1,213	5,214	$208	30.7%	Low
3	São Sebastião, São Paulo	$1,176	6,797	$202	30.0%	Low
4	Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro	$1,102	31,936	$121	41.3%	Low
5	Mata de São João, Bahia	$1,094	1,592	$216	27.5%	Low
6	Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro	$1,051	2,856	$171	33.2%	Low
7	Campos do Jordão, São Paulo	$950	3,562	$162	28.3%	Low
8	Ilhabela, São Paulo	$931	3,048	$147	31.4%	Low
9	Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina	$880	5,183	$132	36.1%	Low
10	Pirenópolis, Goiás	$880	1,549	$140	27.0%	Low
11	Ipojuca, Pernambuco	$868	5,164	$128	36.7%	Low
12	Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro	$855	2,463	$152	25.4%	Low
13	Aquiraz, Ceará	$855	1,248	$147	30.4%	Low
14	Porto Seguro, Bahia	$844	4,480	$149	32.3%	Low
15	Maragogi, Alagoas	$841	905	$129	31.4%	Low
16	Tamandaré, Pernambuco	$823	1,568	$148	29.8%	Low
17	Camaçari, Bahia	$803	2,395	$182	26.3%	Low
18	Maceió, Alagoas	$790	3,494	$85	43.0%	Low
19	Tibau do Sul, Rio Grande do Norte	$785	1,553	$103	35.1%	Low
20	Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul	$781	3,510	$104	35.5%	Low
21	Socorro, São Paulo	$776	861	$120	28.5%	Low
22	Paraty, Rio de Janeiro	$755	3,483	$118	30.3%	Low
23	Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro	$750	959	$144	28.6%	Low
24	Ubatuba, São Paulo	$748	12,570	$116	32.2%	Low
25	Florianópolis, Santa Catarina	$718	19,618	$121	36.4%	Low
26	Itacaré, Bahia	$696	989	$104	35.6%	Low
27	Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro	$683	3,644	$93	34.9%	Low
28	Caucaia, Ceará	$670	839	$109	30.1%	Low
29	Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro	$669	848	$119	28.0%	Low
30	Niterói, Rio de Janeiro	$664	1,189	$95	35.5%	Low
31	Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Goiás	$651	1,345	$96	27.5%	Low
32	Urubici, Santa Catarina	$646	1,006	$113	25.4%	Low
33	Plano Piloto, Federal District	$633	2,210	$69	41.7%	Low
34	Garopaba, Santa Catarina	$630	2,144	$124	31.9%	Low
35	Bombinhas, Santa Catarina	$627	5,845	$127	33.6%	Low
36	Itapema, Santa Catarina	$626	2,845	$133	34.5%	Low
37	Penha, Santa Catarina	$624	1,850	$95	34.5%	Low
38	Cairu, Bahia	$622	1,056	$108	31.7%	Low
39	Guarujá, São Paulo	$603	8,321	$123	28.4%	Low
40	Maraú, Bahia	$582	1,085	$157	26.5%	Low
41	Canela, Rio Grande do Sul	$581	1,295	$90	32.0%	Low
42	Fortaleza, Ceará	$579	3,498	$65	41.7%	Low
43	Governador Celso Ramos, Santa Catarina	$575	1,911	$147	32.6%	Low
44	Vila Velha, Espírito Santo	$567	2,254	$75	39.2%	Low
45	São José dos Campos, São Paulo	$555	953	$88	35.6%	Low
46	Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná	$552	3,076	$70	40.3%	Low
47	Balneário Piçarras, Santa Catarina	$533	1,195	$114	31.8%	Low
48	Santos, São Paulo	$531	2,565	$80	34.2%	Low
49	Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro	$530	6,617	$94	31.8%	Low
50	Olímpia, São Paulo	$520	2,273	$89	37.1%	Low
51	Guarapari, Espírito Santo	$519	3,925	$100	30.9%	Low
52	Xangri-lá, Rio Grande do Sul	$519	1,091	$169	27.8%	Low
53	João Pessoa, Paraíba	$516	5,977	$70	37.9%	Low
54	Matinhos, Paraná	$508	2,253	$115	31.0%	Low
55	Guaratuba, Paraná	$506	1,249	$123	27.2%	Low
56	New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro	$505	864	$85	26.5%	Low
57	Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais	$496	975	$69	30.0%	Low
58	Caraguatatuba, São Paulo	$492	3,469	$106	28.1%	Low
59	São Paulo, São Paulo	$491	34,828	$60	38.9%	Low
60	Salvador, Bahia	$483	7,469	$73	35.9%	Low
61	Natal, Rio Grande do Norte	$481	1,826	$56	39.9%	Low
62	Peruíbe, São Paulo	$464	1,324	$118	25.0%	Low
63	Imbituba, Santa Catarina	$461	3,058	$105	28.5%	Low
64	Prado, Bahia	$458	1,145	$128	25.1%	Low
65	Recife, Pernambuco	$455	2,816	$58	39.4%	Low
66	Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro	$452	1,321	$103	24.5%	Low
67	Itapoá, Santa Catarina	$444	1,101	$117	29.1%	Low
68	Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais	$423	3,689	$53	38.2%	Low
69	Campinas, São Paulo	$419	1,758	$56	37.5%	Low
70	Barra Velha, Santa Catarina	$419	854	$105	29.1%	Low
71	Curitiba, Paraná	$417	5,784	$49	40.9%	Low
72	Pontal do Paraná, Paraná	$415	1,314	$113	28.9%	Low
73	Belém, Pará	$411	2,244	$87	32.0%	Low
74	Aracaju, Sergipe	$411	1,620	$71	33.8%	Low
75	Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo	$405	1,687	$77	32.2%	Low
76	Salinópolis, Pará	$404	1,112	$117	26.8%	Low
77	Torres, Rio Grande do Sul	$404	1,934	$99	31.4%	Low
78	Cabedelo, Paraíba	$397	1,175	$77	31.7%	Low
79	Ilhéus, Bahia	$396	1,082	$111	27.4%	Low
80	Palhoça, Santa Catarina	$395	2,890	$103	29.4%	Low
81	Caldas Novas, Goiás	$394	3,212	$72	30.7%	Low
82	São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina	$388	1,170	$99	28.4%	Low
83	Itanhaem, São Paulo	$379	2,069	$102	24.4%	Low
84	Brasília, Federal District	$367	1,978	$59	38.4%	Low
85	Goiânia, Goiás	$357	2,997	$54	32.5%	Low
86	Capão da Canoa, Rio Grande do Sul	$343	3,175	$103	30.7%	Low
87	Praia Grande, São Paulo	$340	7,856	$75	28.1%	Low
88	Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro	$337	859	$72	26.1%	Low
89	Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul	$334	3,463	$46	36.4%	Low
90	São Luís, Maranhão	$332	967	$53	33.8%	Low
91	Joinville, Santa Catarina	$313	1,083	$52	32.8%	Low
92	Mongaguá, São Paulo	$310	1,121	$88	25.4%	Low
93	Guarulhos, São Paulo	$307	916	$43	35.2%	Low
94	São Vicente, São Paulo	$294	1,145	$56	30.2%	Low
95	Blumenau, Santa Catarina	$281	1,442	$73	30.8%	Low
96	Tramandaí, Rio Grande do Sul	$272	1,124	$76	29.1%	Low
97	Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul	$271	978	$43	33.6%	Low
98	Manaus, Amazonas	$265	1,200	$42	36.9%	Low
99	Cuiabá, Mato Grosso	$263	1,018	$46	32.8%	Low
100	Uberlândia, Minas Gerais	$236	1,012	$41	33.7%	Low

Most Expensive Airbnb Markets in Brazil by Nightly Rate

The average daily rate (ADR) measures how much guests pay per night in each market, making it the clearest indicator of a city's short-term rental pricing power. Mata de São João, Bahia commands the highest Airbnb nightly rate in Brazil at $216/night, generating $1,094/month at 27.5% occupancy. Markets with premium nightly pricing typically feature high-demand destinations where travelers pay a significant premium over hotel alternatives.

#	Market	ADR	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Mata de São João, Bahia	$216	1,592	$1,094	27.5%	Low
2	Bertioga, São Paulo	$208	5,214	$1,213	30.7%	Low
3	São Sebastião, São Paulo	$202	6,797	$1,176	30.0%	Low
4	Armação dos Búzios, Rio de Janeiro	$186	4,828	$1,256	34.4%	Low
5	Camaçari, Bahia	$182	2,395	$803	26.3%	Low
6	Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro	$171	2,856	$1,051	33.2%	Low
7	Xangri-lá, Rio Grande do Sul	$169	1,091	$519	27.8%	Low
8	Campos do Jordão, São Paulo	$162	3,562	$950	28.3%	Low
9	Maraú, Bahia	$157	1,085	$582	26.5%	Low
10	Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro	$152	2,463	$855	25.4%	Low
11	Porto Seguro, Bahia	$149	4,480	$844	32.3%	Low
12	Tamandaré, Pernambuco	$148	1,568	$823	29.8%	Low
13	Governador Celso Ramos, Santa Catarina	$147	1,911	$575	32.6%	Low
14	Aquiraz, Ceará	$147	1,248	$855	30.4%	Low
15	Ilhabela, São Paulo	$147	3,048	$931	31.4%	Low
16	Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro	$144	959	$750	28.6%	Low
17	Pirenópolis, Goiás	$140	1,549	$880	27.0%	Low
18	Itapema, Santa Catarina	$133	2,845	$626	34.5%	Low
19	Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina	$132	5,183	$880	36.1%	Low
20	Maragogi, Alagoas	$129	905	$841	31.4%	Low
21	Ipojuca, Pernambuco	$128	5,164	$868	36.7%	Low
22	Prado, Bahia	$128	1,145	$458	25.1%	Low
23	Bombinhas, Santa Catarina	$127	5,845	$627	33.6%	Low
24	Garopaba, Santa Catarina	$124	2,144	$630	31.9%	Low
25	Guarujá, São Paulo	$123	8,321	$603	28.4%	Low
26	Guaratuba, Paraná	$123	1,249	$506	27.2%	Low
27	Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro	$121	31,936	$1,102	41.3%	Low
28	Florianópolis, Santa Catarina	$121	19,618	$718	36.4%	Low
29	Socorro, São Paulo	$120	861	$776	28.5%	Low
30	Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro	$119	848	$669	28.0%	Low
31	Peruíbe, São Paulo	$118	1,324	$464	25.0%	Low
32	Paraty, Rio de Janeiro	$118	3,483	$755	30.3%	Low
33	Itapoá, Santa Catarina	$117	1,101	$444	29.1%	Low
34	Salinópolis, Pará	$117	1,112	$404	26.8%	Low
35	Ubatuba, São Paulo	$116	12,570	$748	32.2%	Low
36	Matinhos, Paraná	$115	2,253	$508	31.0%	Low
37	Balneário Piçarras, Santa Catarina	$114	1,195	$533	31.8%	Low
38	Urubici, Santa Catarina	$113	1,006	$646	25.4%	Low
39	Pontal do Paraná, Paraná	$113	1,314	$415	28.9%	Low
40	Ilhéus, Bahia	$111	1,082	$396	27.4%	Low
41	Caucaia, Ceará	$109	839	$670	30.1%	Low
42	Cairu, Bahia	$108	1,056	$622	31.7%	Low
43	Caraguatatuba, São Paulo	$106	3,469	$492	28.1%	Low
44	Barra Velha, Santa Catarina	$105	854	$419	29.1%	Low
45	Imbituba, Santa Catarina	$105	3,058	$461	28.5%	Low
46	Itacaré, Bahia	$104	989	$696	35.6%	Low
47	Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul	$104	3,510	$781	35.5%	Low
48	Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro	$103	1,321	$452	24.5%	Low
49	Palhoça, Santa Catarina	$103	2,890	$395	29.4%	Low
50	Tibau do Sul, Rio Grande do Norte	$103	1,553	$785	35.1%	Low
51	Capão da Canoa, Rio Grande do Sul	$103	3,175	$343	30.7%	Low
52	Itanhaem, São Paulo	$102	2,069	$379	24.4%	Low
53	Guarapari, Espírito Santo	$100	3,925	$519	30.9%	Low
54	São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina	$99	1,170	$388	28.4%	Low
55	Torres, Rio Grande do Sul	$99	1,934	$404	31.4%	Low
56	Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Goiás	$96	1,345	$651	27.5%	Low
57	Niterói, Rio de Janeiro	$95	1,189	$664	35.5%	Low
58	Penha, Santa Catarina	$95	1,850	$624	34.5%	Low
59	Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro	$94	6,617	$530	31.8%	Low
60	Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro	$93	3,644	$683	34.9%	Low
61	Canela, Rio Grande do Sul	$90	1,295	$581	32.0%	Low
62	Olímpia, São Paulo	$89	2,273	$520	37.1%	Low
63	São José dos Campos, São Paulo	$88	953	$555	35.6%	Low
64	Mongaguá, São Paulo	$88	1,121	$310	25.4%	Low
65	Belém, Pará	$87	2,244	$411	32.0%	Low
66	Maceió, Alagoas	$85	3,494	$790	43.0%	Low
67	New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro	$85	864	$505	26.5%	Low
68	Santos, São Paulo	$80	2,565	$531	34.2%	Low
69	Cabedelo, Paraíba	$77	1,175	$397	31.7%	Low
70	Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo	$77	1,687	$405	32.2%	Low
71	Tramandaí, Rio Grande do Sul	$76	1,124	$272	29.1%	Low
72	Vila Velha, Espírito Santo	$75	2,254	$567	39.2%	Low
73	Praia Grande, São Paulo	$75	7,856	$340	28.1%	Low
74	Blumenau, Santa Catarina	$73	1,442	$281	30.8%	Low
75	Salvador, Bahia	$73	7,469	$483	35.9%	Low
76	Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro	$72	859	$337	26.1%	Low
77	Caldas Novas, Goiás	$72	3,212	$394	30.7%	Low
78	Aracaju, Sergipe	$71	1,620	$411	33.8%	Low
79	João Pessoa, Paraíba	$70	5,977	$516	37.9%	Low
80	Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná	$70	3,076	$552	40.3%	Low
81	Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais	$69	975	$496	30.0%	Low
82	Plano Piloto, Federal District	$69	2,210	$633	41.7%	Low
83	Fortaleza, Ceará	$65	3,498	$579	41.7%	Low
84	São Paulo, São Paulo	$60	34,828	$491	38.9%	Low
85	Brasília, Federal District	$59	1,978	$367	38.4%	Low
86	Recife, Pernambuco	$58	2,816	$455	39.4%	Low
87	Campinas, São Paulo	$56	1,758	$419	37.5%	Low
88	São Vicente, São Paulo	$56	1,145	$294	30.2%	Low
89	Natal, Rio Grande do Norte	$56	1,826	$481	39.9%	Low
90	Goiânia, Goiás	$54	2,997	$357	32.5%	Low
91	Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais	$53	3,689	$423	38.2%	Low
92	São Luís, Maranhão	$53	967	$332	33.8%	Low
93	Joinville, Santa Catarina	$52	1,083	$313	32.8%	Low
94	Curitiba, Paraná	$49	5,784	$417	40.9%	Low
95	Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul	$46	3,463	$334	36.4%	Low
96	Cuiabá, Mato Grosso	$46	1,018	$263	32.8%	Low
97	Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul	$43	978	$271	33.6%	Low
98	Guarulhos, São Paulo	$43	916	$307	35.2%	Low
99	Manaus, Amazonas	$42	1,200	$265	36.9%	Low
100	Uberlândia, Minas Gerais	$41	1,012	$236	33.7%	Low

Highest Occupancy Airbnb Markets in Brazil

Airbnb occupancy rate measures the percentage of available nights actually booked — the most telling indicator of short-term rental demand in a market. Maceió, Alagoas leads Brazil with 43.0% occupancy, $790/month revenue, and 3,494 active listings. Markets with the highest STR occupancy rates reflect strong, sustained guest demand — a critical signal for investors evaluating where properties will stay consistently booked year-round. This ranking is filtered to markets with 300+ listings to ensure statistical reliability.

#	Market	Occupancy	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Regulation
1	Maceió, Alagoas	43.0%	3,494	$790	$85	Low
2	Plano Piloto, Federal District	41.7%	2,210	$633	$69	Low
3	Fortaleza, Ceará	41.7%	3,498	$579	$65	Low
4	Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro	41.3%	31,936	$1,102	$121	Low
5	Curitiba, Paraná	40.9%	5,784	$417	$49	Low
6	Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná	40.3%	3,076	$552	$70	Low
7	Natal, Rio Grande do Norte	39.9%	1,826	$481	$56	Low
8	Recife, Pernambuco	39.4%	2,816	$455	$58	Low
9	Vila Velha, Espírito Santo	39.2%	2,254	$567	$75	Low
10	São Paulo, São Paulo	38.9%	34,828	$491	$60	Low
11	Brasília, Federal District	38.4%	1,978	$367	$59	Low
12	Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais	38.2%	3,689	$423	$53	Low
13	João Pessoa, Paraíba	37.9%	5,977	$516	$70	Low
14	Campinas, São Paulo	37.5%	1,758	$419	$56	Low
15	Olímpia, São Paulo	37.1%	2,273	$520	$89	Low
16	Manaus, Amazonas	36.9%	1,200	$265	$42	Low
17	Ipojuca, Pernambuco	36.7%	5,164	$868	$128	Low
18	Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul	36.4%	3,463	$334	$46	Low
19	Florianópolis, Santa Catarina	36.4%	19,618	$718	$121	Low
20	Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina	36.1%	5,183	$880	$132	Low
21	Salvador, Bahia	35.9%	7,469	$483	$73	Low
22	Itacaré, Bahia	35.6%	989	$696	$104	Low
23	São José dos Campos, São Paulo	35.6%	953	$555	$88	Low
24	Niterói, Rio de Janeiro	35.5%	1,189	$664	$95	Low
25	Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul	35.5%	3,510	$781	$104	Low
26	Guarulhos, São Paulo	35.2%	916	$307	$43	Low
27	Tibau do Sul, Rio Grande do Norte	35.1%	1,553	$785	$103	Low
28	Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro	34.9%	3,644	$683	$93	Low
29	Penha, Santa Catarina	34.5%	1,850	$624	$95	Low
30	Itapema, Santa Catarina	34.5%	2,845	$626	$133	Low
31	Armação dos Búzios, Rio de Janeiro	34.4%	4,828	$1,256	$186	Low
32	Santos, São Paulo	34.2%	2,565	$531	$80	Low
33	Aracaju, Sergipe	33.8%	1,620	$411	$71	Low
34	São Luís, Maranhão	33.8%	967	$332	$53	Low
35	Uberlândia, Minas Gerais	33.7%	1,012	$236	$41	Low
36	Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul	33.6%	978	$271	$43	Low
37	Bombinhas, Santa Catarina	33.6%	5,845	$627	$127	Low
38	Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro	33.2%	2,856	$1,051	$171	Low
39	Joinville, Santa Catarina	32.8%	1,083	$313	$52	Low
40	Cuiabá, Mato Grosso	32.8%	1,018	$263	$46	Low
41	Governador Celso Ramos, Santa Catarina	32.6%	1,911	$575	$147	Low
42	Goiânia, Goiás	32.5%	2,997	$357	$54	Low
43	Porto Seguro, Bahia	32.3%	4,480	$844	$149	Low
44	Ubatuba, São Paulo	32.2%	12,570	$748	$116	Low
45	Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo	32.2%	1,687	$405	$77	Low
46	Canela, Rio Grande do Sul	32.0%	1,295	$581	$90	Low
47	Belém, Pará	32.0%	2,244	$411	$87	Low
48	Garopaba, Santa Catarina	31.9%	2,144	$630	$124	Low
49	Balneário Piçarras, Santa Catarina	31.8%	1,195	$533	$114	Low
50	Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro	31.8%	6,617	$530	$94	Low
51	Cabedelo, Paraíba	31.7%	1,175	$397	$77	Low
52	Cairu, Bahia	31.7%	1,056	$622	$108	Low
53	Maragogi, Alagoas	31.4%	905	$841	$129	Low
54	Torres, Rio Grande do Sul	31.4%	1,934	$404	$99	Low
55	Ilhabela, São Paulo	31.4%	3,048	$931	$147	Low
56	Matinhos, Paraná	31.0%	2,253	$508	$115	Low
57	Guarapari, Espírito Santo	30.9%	3,925	$519	$100	Low
58	Blumenau, Santa Catarina	30.8%	1,442	$281	$73	Low
59	Bertioga, São Paulo	30.7%	5,214	$1,213	$208	Low
60	Capão da Canoa, Rio Grande do Sul	30.7%	3,175	$343	$103	Low
61	Caldas Novas, Goiás	30.7%	3,212	$394	$72	Low
62	Aquiraz, Ceará	30.4%	1,248	$855	$147	Low
63	Paraty, Rio de Janeiro	30.3%	3,483	$755	$118	Low
64	São Vicente, São Paulo	30.2%	1,145	$294	$56	Low
65	Caucaia, Ceará	30.1%	839	$670	$109	Low
66	Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais	30.0%	975	$496	$69	Low
67	São Sebastião, São Paulo	30.0%	6,797	$1,176	$202	Low
68	Tamandaré, Pernambuco	29.8%	1,568	$823	$148	Low
69	Palhoça, Santa Catarina	29.4%	2,890	$395	$103	Low
70	Tramandaí, Rio Grande do Sul	29.1%	1,124	$272	$76	Low
71	Itapoá, Santa Catarina	29.1%	1,101	$444	$117	Low
72	Barra Velha, Santa Catarina	29.1%	854	$419	$105	Low
73	Pontal do Paraná, Paraná	28.9%	1,314	$415	$113	Low
74	Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro	28.6%	959	$750	$144	Low
75	Imbituba, Santa Catarina	28.5%	3,058	$461	$105	Low
76	Socorro, São Paulo	28.5%	861	$776	$120	Low
77	São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina	28.4%	1,170	$388	$99	Low
78	Guarujá, São Paulo	28.4%	8,321	$603	$123	Low
79	Campos do Jordão, São Paulo	28.3%	3,562	$950	$162	Low
80	Praia Grande, São Paulo	28.1%	7,856	$340	$75	Low
81	Caraguatatuba, São Paulo	28.1%	3,469	$492	$106	Low
82	Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro	28.0%	848	$669	$119	Low
83	Xangri-lá, Rio Grande do Sul	27.8%	1,091	$519	$169	Low
84	Mata de São João, Bahia	27.5%	1,592	$1,094	$216	Low
85	Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Goiás	27.5%	1,345	$651	$96	Low
86	Ilhéus, Bahia	27.4%	1,082	$396	$111	Low
87	Guaratuba, Paraná	27.2%	1,249	$506	$123	Low
88	Pirenópolis, Goiás	27.0%	1,549	$880	$140	Low
89	Salinópolis, Pará	26.8%	1,112	$404	$117	Low
90	Maraú, Bahia	26.5%	1,085	$582	$157	Low
91	New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro	26.5%	864	$505	$85	Low
92	Camaçari, Bahia	26.3%	2,395	$803	$182	Low
93	Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro	26.1%	859	$337	$72	Low
94	Urubici, Santa Catarina	25.4%	1,006	$646	$113	Low
95	Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro	25.4%	2,463	$855	$152	Low
96	Mongaguá, São Paulo	25.4%	1,121	$310	$88	Low
97	Prado, Bahia	25.1%	1,145	$458	$128	Low
98	Peruíbe, São Paulo	25.0%	1,324	$464	$118	Low
99	Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro	24.5%	1,321	$452	$103	Low
100	Itanhaem, São Paulo	24.4%	2,069	$379	$102	Low

How to Choose an Airbnb Investment Market in Brazil

No single ranking tells the full story. The best Airbnb market for a given investor depends on their capital, risk tolerance, operating model, and income goals. The four ranking dimensions on this page — market depth, revenue, ADR, and occupancy — serve different investor profiles.

If you prioritize predictable cash flow, start with the occupancy rankings. Markets where occupancy exceeds 55% offer consistent bookings and lower vacancy risk. High-occupancy markets may not have the highest nightly rates, but their revenue stability makes them better suited for mortgage-backed investments where monthly debt coverage matters more than peak earnings.

If you're targeting maximum income per property, use the revenue rankings. Revenue is the product of nightly rate and occupancy — it captures the combined effect of both. The highest-revenue Airbnb markets in Brazil tend to be destination cities where travelers stay longer and pay a premium for entire-home listings.

If you're evaluating luxury or premium positioning, the ADR rankings show where guests are willing to pay top dollar per night. High-ADR markets reward property upgrades, professional photography, and amenity investments. However, a high nightly rate with low occupancy may generate less income than a moderately priced listing that stays booked consistently.

If you want the deepest market data, the active listings rankings identify cities with the largest short-term rental supply. More listings mean more comparable properties for pricing, more data points for revenue projections, and typically a more liquid resale market if your investment thesis changes.

In all cases, check the regulation column before committing capital. A profitable market with high regulation may require permits, annual caps on rental days, or costly compliance steps that erode returns. Markets with low regulation offer faster time-to-market but may tighten rules as STR supply grows.

Short-Term Rental Regulation in Brazil

Understanding the regulatory environment is critical for any Airbnb investment in Brazil. Regulation affects licensing costs, annual operating limits, tax obligations, and the long-term viability of a short-term rental strategy.

Across the 100 markets ranked on this page: 100 have a low regulation profile (generally operator-friendly with minimal licensing requirements), 0 have medium regulation (some permit or registration requirements), and 0 have high regulation (strict licensing, annual rental day caps, or active enforcement). Markets with low regulation offer the lowest barrier to entry, while high-regulation markets may still be profitable — but require careful compliance planning and often limit the number of properties a single operator can manage.

AirROI classifies regulation as a market-level signal based on available ordinance data and platform registration patterns. This is not legal advice — always verify current local ordinances, as short-term rental rules can change rapidly, especially in high-growth markets where municipalities are actively responding to STR expansion.

How We Rank the Best Airbnb Investment Markets in Brazil

This page ranks Airbnb markets in Brazil across four dimensions that matter most to short-term rental investors and operators: market depth (active listings), revenue potential (monthly income per listing), pricing power (average daily rate), and booking demand (occupancy rate). Each ranking uses the same underlying dataset but sorts by a different metric, giving you multiple lenses to evaluate where to invest in Airbnb in Brazil.

No single metric tells the full story. A market with high ADR but low occupancy may underperform one with moderate pricing and strong demand. Revenue captures the combined effect of rate and occupancy, while active listings signal whether a market has enough depth for reliable benchmarking and a liquid resale environment. We include regulation data alongside every ranking so you can weigh compliance risk before committing capital.

Ranking Methodology & Data Sources

Active Listings (TTM): The count of active short-term rental listings in each market over the trailing twelve months — a proxy for market maturity, data reliability, and investor confidence in Brazil.
Monthly Revenue: Average gross revenue per listing per month — the bottom-line metric for evaluating Airbnb profitability in Brazil and projecting cash flow.
Average Daily Rate (ADR): The mean nightly booking price across all active listings — the clearest measure of a market's short-term rental pricing power.
Occupancy Rate: Percentage of available nights booked — the demand signal that determines how much of your nightly rate converts to actual income. Occupancy rankings are filtered to markets with 300+ listings to exclude small markets with unreliable averages.
Regulation: An indicator of the local regulatory climate in Brazil, from low (operator-friendly) to high (strict licensing and enforcement) — essential for assessing compliance risk.

All data is sourced from AirROI's proprietary analytics pipeline, which tracks 20,000,000+ properties across 190+ countries. Metrics are recalculated on a rolling basis using trailing twelve-month aggregates from active listings. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Best Airbnb Markets in Brazil

These quick answers summarize the most common investor and operator questions using AirROI's latest market data for Brazil.

What are the best places to invest in Airbnb in Brazil?

São Paulo, São Paulo leads this ranking for Brazil with 34,828 active listings — the largest market by depth. Markets are ranked by listing count because deeper markets offer more comparable data, more pricing benchmarks, and a more predictable operating environment for investors. Each row also shows revenue, ADR, occupancy, and regulation so investors can evaluate based on what matters most to them.

Which market has the highest Airbnb revenue in Brazil?

Armação dos Búzios, Rio de Janeiro posts the highest average monthly revenue in this ranking at $1,256. Revenue leaders often combine healthy rates, solid occupancy, and enough listing scale to support repeatable operations rather than one-off outliers.

Which market has the strongest Airbnb occupancy in Brazil?

Maceió, Alagoas has the highest occupancy rate in this comparison at 43.0%. High occupancy can signal resilient demand, but investors still need to balance it against nightly rates, regulation, and supply depth before deciding where to buy or operate.

Which market has the highest Airbnb nightly rate in Brazil?

Mata de São João, Bahia commands the highest average daily rate at $216 per night. A high ADR does not automatically translate to the highest revenue — occupancy and seasonality determine how much of that rate converts to realized income.

Which Airbnb markets in Brazil have the lowest regulation?

São Paulo (São Paulo), Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro), Florianópolis (Santa Catarina) currently show low regulation profiles in this ranking. Lower regulation can reduce compliance costs and time-to-market for new hosts, but investors should always verify local ordinances before purchasing — rules can change quickly as short-term rental markets grow.

Is short-term rental investing still profitable in Brazil in 2026?

The markets ranked here average 32.1% occupancy, and the top performer posts $1,256 in monthly revenue. Profitability depends on property acquisition cost, local operating expenses, and regulation compliance — but the data shows active, performing markets exist across Brazil for well-researched investors.

How often are AirROI's top Airbnb market rankings updated?

AirROI updates these rankings using the latest market snapshot available in the dataset, which for this page is anchored to 2026. Rankings should be treated as current market intelligence rather than permanent truths because pricing, demand, regulation, and supply can all shift over time.

What metrics should I use to evaluate Airbnb investments in Brazil?

The most important metrics for comparing short-term rental markets are active listing count (market depth and data reliability), occupancy rate (demand consistency), average daily rate (pricing power), monthly revenue (income potential), and regulation level (compliance cost and risk). This ranking sorts by market depth first; use the other columns to filter for the profile that fits your investment strategy.

What makes a good Airbnb market for first-time investors in Brazil?

First-time investors in Brazil should prioritize markets with high occupancy (55%+) and low regulation, which reduce the risk of empty calendars and compliance surprises. Markets with 200+ active listings also provide better benchmarking data and a more predictable operating environment. Revenue is important, but consistent demand is more forgiving for operators still learning pricing and guest management.

What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in Brazil?

Across the markets ranked here, the average occupancy rate in Brazil is 32.1%. Occupancy above 50% is generally considered healthy for short-term rentals, and above 65% signals strong, sustained demand. However, the best occupancy rate depends on pricing strategy — some hosts maximize revenue by targeting fewer bookings at higher nightly rates rather than maximizing booking volume.

How does regulation affect Airbnb investment returns in Brazil?

Regulation is one of the most overlooked risks in short-term rental investing. In Brazil, 100 of 100 ranked markets have low regulation, 0 have medium, and 0 have high. High-regulation markets often require permits, limit annual rental days, or impose occupancy taxes — all of which reduce net returns. Low-regulation markets offer faster time-to-market and lower compliance costs, but rules can tighten as STR supply grows.

What is the difference between ADR and RevPAR for Airbnb investing?

ADR (Average Daily Rate) is the average nightly price guests pay, while RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Rental night) factors in both price and occupancy. A market with $200 ADR and 50% occupancy has $100 RevPAR — the same as a market with $125 ADR and 80% occupancy. RevPAR is a better single-number benchmark for comparing markets because it captures how effectively nightly rates convert to realized income. AirROI's city-level reports include RevPAR with percentile breakdowns for deeper analysis.

How many Airbnb listings does a market need to be investable in Brazil?

Markets with fewer than 100 active listings can show volatile averages that do not predict future performance. The median market in this Brazil ranking has about 1,911 listings. Larger markets (500+) offer more reliable data, more comparable properties for pricing, and typically a more liquid exit if you decide to sell. Smaller markets can still be profitable, but investors should treat the data as directional rather than precise.

How do seasonal and year-round Airbnb markets differ in Brazil?

Seasonal markets in Brazil experience dramatic swings in booking demand — often earning 60-70% of annual revenue in just 3-4 peak months. Year-round markets deliver steadier cash flow with lower peak-to-trough variation. Investors who need predictable monthly income should prioritize high-occupancy markets with low seasonal variance, while those comfortable with cash-flow timing can target seasonal markets where peak rates compensate for off-season softness.

About AirROI Market Data

AirROI tracks over 20 million properties across 190+ countries and maintains 15+ years of historical performance data, making it one of the deepest Airbnb and STR intelligence platforms available. The analytics pipeline aggregates listing-level data monthly — revenue, occupancy, nightly rates, RevPAR, guest demographics, booking patterns, and competitive supply — so investors and operators can benchmark any market against its own history and against neighboring destinations.

Real estate investors, property managers, financial institutions, hospitality consultants, and academic researchers rely on AirROI data to underwrite acquisitions, optimize pricing, model macro trends, and conduct peer-reviewed research. Data is available through in-depth market reports, the data portal for bulk downloads, the Airbnb API with 22 endpoints, and an Airbnb MCP Server for AI agents.

All metrics reflect trailing twelve-month aggregates from active listings as of 2026-07-06. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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