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

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-08-08

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 34,455 active listings and $476/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 31.8% with $563/month in average revenue and $102/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 34,455 active short-term rental listings and $476/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	São Paulo, São Paulo	34,455	$476	$60	38.1%	Low
2	Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro	32,194	$1,069	$121	40.8%	Low
3	Florianópolis, Santa Catarina	19,856	$701	$119	36.9%	Low
4	Ubatuba, São Paulo	12,544	$735	$115	32.3%	Low
5	Guarujá, São Paulo	8,284	$593	$123	28.5%	Low
6	Praia Grande, São Paulo	7,882	$332	$74	28.1%	Low
7	Salvador, Bahia	7,539	$468	$73	35.9%	Low
8	São Sebastião, São Paulo	6,767	$1,162	$202	30.0%	Low
9	Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro	6,630	$518	$93	32.0%	Low
10	João Pessoa, Paraíba	5,978	$499	$69	37.4%	Low
11	Bombinhas, Santa Catarina	5,915	$614	$124	34.2%	Low
12	Curitiba, Paraná	5,734	$397	$48	39.8%	Low
13	Ipojuca, Pernambuco	5,252	$842	$126	36.6%	Low
14	Bertioga, São Paulo	5,193	$1,193	$207	30.8%	Low
15	Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina	5,187	$878	$132	36.1%	Low
16	Armação dos Búzios, Rio de Janeiro	4,864	$1,220	$186	34.5%	Low
17	Porto Seguro, Bahia	4,504	$832	$148	32.0%	Low
18	Guarapari, Espírito Santo	3,905	$514	$99	31.0%	Low
19	Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro	3,659	$665	$92	34.9%	Low
20	Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais	3,624	$405	$53	37.0%	Low
21	Maceió, Alagoas	3,531	$772	$84	42.6%	Low
22	Fortaleza, Ceará	3,499	$557	$65	40.1%	Low
23	Campos do Jordão, São Paulo	3,496	$907	$161	26.8%	Low
24	Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul	3,490	$743	$105	33.7%	Low
25	Caraguatatuba, São Paulo	3,472	$485	$105	28.0%	Low
26	Paraty, Rio de Janeiro	3,461	$752	$119	29.9%	Low
27	Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul	3,446	$321	$46	35.3%	Low
28	Capão da Canoa, Rio Grande do Sul	3,213	$337	$101	31.4%	Low
29	Caldas Novas, Goiás	3,212	$380	$72	29.5%	Low
30	Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná	3,076	$548	$70	39.3%	Low
31	Imbituba, Santa Catarina	3,066	$456	$104	29.2%	Low
32	Ilhabela, São Paulo	3,028	$911	$147	31.2%	Low
33	Goiânia, Goiás	2,957	$351	$56	31.7%	Low
34	Palhoça, Santa Catarina	2,897	$390	$103	29.9%	Low
35	Itapema, Santa Catarina	2,874	$618	$129	35.0%	Low
36	Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro	2,850	$1,025	$172	32.9%	Low
37	Recife, Pernambuco	2,814	$435	$57	38.8%	Low
38	Santos, São Paulo	2,551	$518	$79	34.0%	Low
39	Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro	2,436	$841	$154	24.6%	Low
40	Camaçari, Bahia	2,411	$786	$181	26.3%	Low
41	Olímpia, São Paulo	2,294	$494	$90	36.3%	Low
42	Matinhos, Paraná	2,278	$498	$114	31.3%	Low
43	Belém, Pará	2,274	$415	$88	31.5%	Low
44	Vila Velha, Espírito Santo	2,257	$547	$75	38.4%	Low
45	Garopaba, Santa Catarina	2,167	$617	$123	32.5%	Low
46	Plano Piloto, Federal District	2,155	$613	$70	41.2%	Low
47	Itanhaem, São Paulo	2,083	$372	$102	24.4%	Low
48	Brasília, Federal District	2,020	$375	$59	38.1%	Low
49	Governador Celso Ramos, Santa Catarina	1,974	$561	$146	33.5%	Low
50	Torres, Rio Grande do Sul	1,928	$401	$99	32.2%	Low
51	Natal, Rio Grande do Norte	1,842	$463	$55	39.0%	Low
52	Penha, Santa Catarina	1,815	$616	$93	34.1%	Low
53	Campinas, São Paulo	1,736	$409	$57	36.9%	Low
54	Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo	1,682	$396	$77	30.7%	Low
55	Aracaju, Sergipe	1,624	$406	$70	33.6%	Low
56	Mata de São João, Bahia	1,600	$1,071	$216	27.4%	Low
57	Tamandaré, Pernambuco	1,573	$808	$147	29.6%	Low
58	Tibau do Sul, Rio Grande do Norte	1,564	$771	$104	35.0%	Low
59	Pirenópolis, Goiás	1,531	$859	$138	26.4%	Low
60	Blumenau, Santa Catarina	1,427	$275	$74	30.3%	Low
61	Peruíbe, São Paulo	1,329	$455	$116	25.3%	Low
62	Pontal do Paraná, Paraná	1,323	$414	$112	29.5%	Low
63	Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Goiás	1,322	$640	$97	26.7%	Low
64	Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro	1,312	$438	$104	24.2%	Low
65	Canela, Rio Grande do Sul	1,270	$556	$92	30.4%	Low
66	Guaratuba, Paraná	1,264	$498	$122	27.5%	Low
67	Aquiraz, Ceará	1,230	$824	$147	29.0%	Low
68	Manaus, Amazonas	1,192	$255	$41	35.5%	Low
69	São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina	1,181	$384	$99	28.9%	Low
70	Niterói, Rio de Janeiro	1,176	$648	$95	35.2%	Low
71	Cabedelo, Paraíba	1,171	$385	$76	31.6%	Low
72	Balneário Piçarras, Santa Catarina	1,170	$516	$110	32.0%	Low
73	Tramandaí, Rio Grande do Sul	1,156	$266	$74	29.9%	Low
74	São Vicente, São Paulo	1,153	$285	$56	30.1%	Low
75	Prado, Bahia	1,152	$452	$128	25.1%	Low
76	Xangri-lá, Rio Grande do Sul	1,119	$510	$168	28.6%	Low
77	Salinópolis, Pará	1,117	$399	$116	26.3%	Low
78	Mongaguá, São Paulo	1,112	$307	$86	25.5%	Low
79	Itapoá, Santa Catarina	1,107	$437	$116	29.3%	Low
80	Ilhéus, Bahia	1,088	$391	$110	27.1%	Low
81	Maraú, Bahia	1,067	$585	$156	26.8%	Low
82	Cairu, Bahia	1,050	$604	$108	31.5%	Low
83	Joinville, Santa Catarina	1,044	$307	$52	31.8%	Low
84	Cuiabá, Mato Grosso	1,010	$260	$46	32.2%	Low
85	Uberlândia, Minas Gerais	1,005	$227	$41	32.2%	Low
86	Urubici, Santa Catarina	985	$634	$112	24.6%	Low
87	Itacaré, Bahia	983	$689	$103	35.6%	Low
88	Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul	981	$259	$43	33.1%	Low
89	São Luís, Maranhão	975	$326	$53	32.9%	Low
90	Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro	966	$739	$144	28.5%	Low
91	Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais	962	$493	$70	29.1%	Low
92	São José dos Campos, São Paulo	947	$541	$89	34.8%	Low
93	Maragogi, Alagoas	912	$810	$128	31.5%	Low
94	Guarulhos, São Paulo	908	$292	$43	34.3%	Low
95	Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro	856	$328	$72	26.1%	Low
96	Barra Velha, Santa Catarina	853	$409	$103	29.4%	Low
97	Socorro, São Paulo	850	$771	$120	28.0%	Low
98	New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro	842	$489	$84	25.9%	Low
99	Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro	842	$662	$120	27.2%	Low
100	Caucaia, Ceará	833	$648	$109	29.2%	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 $1,220/month at $186 ADR and 34.5% 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	$1,220	4,864	$186	34.5%	Low
2	Bertioga, São Paulo	$1,193	5,193	$207	30.8%	Low
3	São Sebastião, São Paulo	$1,162	6,767	$202	30.0%	Low
4	Mata de São João, Bahia	$1,071	1,600	$216	27.4%	Low
5	Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro	$1,069	32,194	$121	40.8%	Low
6	Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro	$1,025	2,850	$172	32.9%	Low
7	Ilhabela, São Paulo	$911	3,028	$147	31.2%	Low
8	Campos do Jordão, São Paulo	$907	3,496	$161	26.8%	Low
9	Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina	$878	5,187	$132	36.1%	Low
10	Pirenópolis, Goiás	$859	1,531	$138	26.4%	Low
11	Ipojuca, Pernambuco	$842	5,252	$126	36.6%	Low
12	Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro	$841	2,436	$154	24.6%	Low
13	Porto Seguro, Bahia	$832	4,504	$148	32.0%	Low
14	Aquiraz, Ceará	$824	1,230	$147	29.0%	Low
15	Maragogi, Alagoas	$810	912	$128	31.5%	Low
16	Tamandaré, Pernambuco	$808	1,573	$147	29.6%	Low
17	Camaçari, Bahia	$786	2,411	$181	26.3%	Low
18	Maceió, Alagoas	$772	3,531	$84	42.6%	Low
19	Tibau do Sul, Rio Grande do Norte	$771	1,564	$104	35.0%	Low
20	Socorro, São Paulo	$771	850	$120	28.0%	Low
21	Paraty, Rio de Janeiro	$752	3,461	$119	29.9%	Low
22	Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul	$743	3,490	$105	33.7%	Low
23	Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro	$739	966	$144	28.5%	Low
24	Ubatuba, São Paulo	$735	12,544	$115	32.3%	Low
25	Florianópolis, Santa Catarina	$701	19,856	$119	36.9%	Low
26	Itacaré, Bahia	$689	983	$103	35.6%	Low
27	Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro	$665	3,659	$92	34.9%	Low
28	Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro	$662	842	$120	27.2%	Low
29	Niterói, Rio de Janeiro	$648	1,176	$95	35.2%	Low
30	Caucaia, Ceará	$648	833	$109	29.2%	Low
31	Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Goiás	$640	1,322	$97	26.7%	Low
32	Urubici, Santa Catarina	$634	985	$112	24.6%	Low
33	Itapema, Santa Catarina	$618	2,874	$129	35.0%	Low
34	Garopaba, Santa Catarina	$617	2,167	$123	32.5%	Low
35	Penha, Santa Catarina	$616	1,815	$93	34.1%	Low
36	Bombinhas, Santa Catarina	$614	5,915	$124	34.2%	Low
37	Plano Piloto, Federal District	$613	2,155	$70	41.2%	Low
38	Cairu, Bahia	$604	1,050	$108	31.5%	Low
39	Guarujá, São Paulo	$593	8,284	$123	28.5%	Low
40	Maraú, Bahia	$585	1,067	$156	26.8%	Low
41	Governador Celso Ramos, Santa Catarina	$561	1,974	$146	33.5%	Low
42	Fortaleza, Ceará	$557	3,499	$65	40.1%	Low
43	Canela, Rio Grande do Sul	$556	1,270	$92	30.4%	Low
44	Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná	$548	3,076	$70	39.3%	Low
45	Vila Velha, Espírito Santo	$547	2,257	$75	38.4%	Low
46	São José dos Campos, São Paulo	$541	947	$89	34.8%	Low
47	Santos, São Paulo	$518	2,551	$79	34.0%	Low
48	Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro	$518	6,630	$93	32.0%	Low
49	Balneário Piçarras, Santa Catarina	$516	1,170	$110	32.0%	Low
50	Guarapari, Espírito Santo	$514	3,905	$99	31.0%	Low
51	Xangri-lá, Rio Grande do Sul	$510	1,119	$168	28.6%	Low
52	João Pessoa, Paraíba	$499	5,978	$69	37.4%	Low
53	Matinhos, Paraná	$498	2,278	$114	31.3%	Low
54	Guaratuba, Paraná	$498	1,264	$122	27.5%	Low
55	Olímpia, São Paulo	$494	2,294	$90	36.3%	Low
56	Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais	$493	962	$70	29.1%	Low
57	New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro	$489	842	$84	25.9%	Low
58	Caraguatatuba, São Paulo	$485	3,472	$105	28.0%	Low
59	São Paulo, São Paulo	$476	34,455	$60	38.1%	Low
60	Salvador, Bahia	$468	7,539	$73	35.9%	Low
61	Natal, Rio Grande do Norte	$463	1,842	$55	39.0%	Low
62	Imbituba, Santa Catarina	$456	3,066	$104	29.2%	Low
63	Peruíbe, São Paulo	$455	1,329	$116	25.3%	Low
64	Prado, Bahia	$452	1,152	$128	25.1%	Low
65	Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro	$438	1,312	$104	24.2%	Low
66	Itapoá, Santa Catarina	$437	1,107	$116	29.3%	Low
67	Recife, Pernambuco	$435	2,814	$57	38.8%	Low
68	Belém, Pará	$415	2,274	$88	31.5%	Low
69	Pontal do Paraná, Paraná	$414	1,323	$112	29.5%	Low
70	Campinas, São Paulo	$409	1,736	$57	36.9%	Low
71	Barra Velha, Santa Catarina	$409	853	$103	29.4%	Low
72	Aracaju, Sergipe	$406	1,624	$70	33.6%	Low
73	Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais	$405	3,624	$53	37.0%	Low
74	Torres, Rio Grande do Sul	$401	1,928	$99	32.2%	Low
75	Salinópolis, Pará	$399	1,117	$116	26.3%	Low
76	Curitiba, Paraná	$397	5,734	$48	39.8%	Low
77	Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo	$396	1,682	$77	30.7%	Low
78	Ilhéus, Bahia	$391	1,088	$110	27.1%	Low
79	Palhoça, Santa Catarina	$390	2,897	$103	29.9%	Low
80	Cabedelo, Paraíba	$385	1,171	$76	31.6%	Low
81	São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina	$384	1,181	$99	28.9%	Low
82	Caldas Novas, Goiás	$380	3,212	$72	29.5%	Low
83	Brasília, Federal District	$375	2,020	$59	38.1%	Low
84	Itanhaem, São Paulo	$372	2,083	$102	24.4%	Low
85	Goiânia, Goiás	$351	2,957	$56	31.7%	Low
86	Capão da Canoa, Rio Grande do Sul	$337	3,213	$101	31.4%	Low
87	Praia Grande, São Paulo	$332	7,882	$74	28.1%	Low
88	Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro	$328	856	$72	26.1%	Low
89	São Luís, Maranhão	$326	975	$53	32.9%	Low
90	Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul	$321	3,446	$46	35.3%	Low
91	Mongaguá, São Paulo	$307	1,112	$86	25.5%	Low
92	Joinville, Santa Catarina	$307	1,044	$52	31.8%	Low
93	Guarulhos, São Paulo	$292	908	$43	34.3%	Low
94	São Vicente, São Paulo	$285	1,153	$56	30.1%	Low
95	Blumenau, Santa Catarina	$275	1,427	$74	30.3%	Low
96	Tramandaí, Rio Grande do Sul	$266	1,156	$74	29.9%	Low
97	Cuiabá, Mato Grosso	$260	1,010	$46	32.2%	Low
98	Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul	$259	981	$43	33.1%	Low
99	Manaus, Amazonas	$255	1,192	$41	35.5%	Low
100	Uberlândia, Minas Gerais	$227	1,005	$41	32.2%	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 $1,071/month at 27.4% 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	1,600	$1,071	27.4%	Low
2	Bertioga, São Paulo	$207	5,193	$1,193	30.8%	Low
3	São Sebastião, São Paulo	$202	6,767	$1,162	30.0%	Low
4	Armação dos Búzios, Rio de Janeiro	$186	4,864	$1,220	34.5%	Low
5	Camaçari, Bahia	$181	2,411	$786	26.3%	Low
6	Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro	$172	2,850	$1,025	32.9%	Low
7	Xangri-lá, Rio Grande do Sul	$168	1,119	$510	28.6%	Low
8	Campos do Jordão, São Paulo	$161	3,496	$907	26.8%	Low
9	Maraú, Bahia	$156	1,067	$585	26.8%	Low
10	Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro	$154	2,436	$841	24.6%	Low
11	Porto Seguro, Bahia	$148	4,504	$832	32.0%	Low
12	Aquiraz, Ceará	$147	1,230	$824	29.0%	Low
13	Tamandaré, Pernambuco	$147	1,573	$808	29.6%	Low
14	Ilhabela, São Paulo	$147	3,028	$911	31.2%	Low
15	Governador Celso Ramos, Santa Catarina	$146	1,974	$561	33.5%	Low
16	Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro	$144	966	$739	28.5%	Low
17	Pirenópolis, Goiás	$138	1,531	$859	26.4%	Low
18	Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina	$132	5,187	$878	36.1%	Low
19	Itapema, Santa Catarina	$129	2,874	$618	35.0%	Low
20	Maragogi, Alagoas	$128	912	$810	31.5%	Low
21	Prado, Bahia	$128	1,152	$452	25.1%	Low
22	Ipojuca, Pernambuco	$126	5,252	$842	36.6%	Low
23	Bombinhas, Santa Catarina	$124	5,915	$614	34.2%	Low
24	Garopaba, Santa Catarina	$123	2,167	$617	32.5%	Low
25	Guarujá, São Paulo	$123	8,284	$593	28.5%	Low
26	Guaratuba, Paraná	$122	1,264	$498	27.5%	Low
27	Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro	$121	32,194	$1,069	40.8%	Low
28	Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro	$120	842	$662	27.2%	Low
29	Socorro, São Paulo	$120	850	$771	28.0%	Low
30	Florianópolis, Santa Catarina	$119	19,856	$701	36.9%	Low
31	Paraty, Rio de Janeiro	$119	3,461	$752	29.9%	Low
32	Peruíbe, São Paulo	$116	1,329	$455	25.3%	Low
33	Salinópolis, Pará	$116	1,117	$399	26.3%	Low
34	Itapoá, Santa Catarina	$116	1,107	$437	29.3%	Low
35	Ubatuba, São Paulo	$115	12,544	$735	32.3%	Low
36	Matinhos, Paraná	$114	2,278	$498	31.3%	Low
37	Pontal do Paraná, Paraná	$112	1,323	$414	29.5%	Low
38	Urubici, Santa Catarina	$112	985	$634	24.6%	Low
39	Balneário Piçarras, Santa Catarina	$110	1,170	$516	32.0%	Low
40	Ilhéus, Bahia	$110	1,088	$391	27.1%	Low
41	Caucaia, Ceará	$109	833	$648	29.2%	Low
42	Cairu, Bahia	$108	1,050	$604	31.5%	Low
43	Caraguatatuba, São Paulo	$105	3,472	$485	28.0%	Low
44	Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul	$105	3,490	$743	33.7%	Low
45	Imbituba, Santa Catarina	$104	3,066	$456	29.2%	Low
46	Tibau do Sul, Rio Grande do Norte	$104	1,564	$771	35.0%	Low
47	Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro	$104	1,312	$438	24.2%	Low
48	Barra Velha, Santa Catarina	$103	853	$409	29.4%	Low
49	Itacaré, Bahia	$103	983	$689	35.6%	Low
50	Palhoça, Santa Catarina	$103	2,897	$390	29.9%	Low
51	Itanhaem, São Paulo	$102	2,083	$372	24.4%	Low
52	Capão da Canoa, Rio Grande do Sul	$101	3,213	$337	31.4%	Low
53	Guarapari, Espírito Santo	$99	3,905	$514	31.0%	Low
54	Torres, Rio Grande do Sul	$99	1,928	$401	32.2%	Low
55	São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina	$99	1,181	$384	28.9%	Low
56	Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Goiás	$97	1,322	$640	26.7%	Low
57	Niterói, Rio de Janeiro	$95	1,176	$648	35.2%	Low
58	Penha, Santa Catarina	$93	1,815	$616	34.1%	Low
59	Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro	$93	6,630	$518	32.0%	Low
60	Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro	$92	3,659	$665	34.9%	Low
61	Canela, Rio Grande do Sul	$92	1,270	$556	30.4%	Low
62	Olímpia, São Paulo	$90	2,294	$494	36.3%	Low
63	São José dos Campos, São Paulo	$89	947	$541	34.8%	Low
64	Belém, Pará	$88	2,274	$415	31.5%	Low
65	Mongaguá, São Paulo	$86	1,112	$307	25.5%	Low
66	Maceió, Alagoas	$84	3,531	$772	42.6%	Low
67	New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro	$84	842	$489	25.9%	Low
68	Santos, São Paulo	$79	2,551	$518	34.0%	Low
69	Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo	$77	1,682	$396	30.7%	Low
70	Cabedelo, Paraíba	$76	1,171	$385	31.6%	Low
71	Vila Velha, Espírito Santo	$75	2,257	$547	38.4%	Low
72	Tramandaí, Rio Grande do Sul	$74	1,156	$266	29.9%	Low
73	Praia Grande, São Paulo	$74	7,882	$332	28.1%	Low
74	Blumenau, Santa Catarina	$74	1,427	$275	30.3%	Low
75	Salvador, Bahia	$73	7,539	$468	35.9%	Low
76	Caldas Novas, Goiás	$72	3,212	$380	29.5%	Low
77	Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro	$72	856	$328	26.1%	Low
78	Aracaju, Sergipe	$70	1,624	$406	33.6%	Low
79	Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná	$70	3,076	$548	39.3%	Low
80	Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais	$70	962	$493	29.1%	Low
81	Plano Piloto, Federal District	$70	2,155	$613	41.2%	Low
82	João Pessoa, Paraíba	$69	5,978	$499	37.4%	Low
83	Fortaleza, Ceará	$65	3,499	$557	40.1%	Low
84	São Paulo, São Paulo	$60	34,455	$476	38.1%	Low
85	Brasília, Federal District	$59	2,020	$375	38.1%	Low
86	Recife, Pernambuco	$57	2,814	$435	38.8%	Low
87	Campinas, São Paulo	$57	1,736	$409	36.9%	Low
88	Goiânia, Goiás	$56	2,957	$351	31.7%	Low
89	São Vicente, São Paulo	$56	1,153	$285	30.1%	Low
90	Natal, Rio Grande do Norte	$55	1,842	$463	39.0%	Low
91	Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais	$53	3,624	$405	37.0%	Low
92	São Luís, Maranhão	$53	975	$326	32.9%	Low
93	Joinville, Santa Catarina	$52	1,044	$307	31.8%	Low
94	Curitiba, Paraná	$48	5,734	$397	39.8%	Low
95	Cuiabá, Mato Grosso	$46	1,010	$260	32.2%	Low
96	Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul	$46	3,446	$321	35.3%	Low
97	Guarulhos, São Paulo	$43	908	$292	34.3%	Low
98	Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul	$43	981	$259	33.1%	Low
99	Manaus, Amazonas	$41	1,192	$255	35.5%	Low
100	Uberlândia, Minas Gerais	$41	1,005	$227	32.2%	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 42.6% occupancy, $772/month revenue, and 3,531 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	42.6%	3,531	$772	$84	Low
2	Plano Piloto, Federal District	41.2%	2,155	$613	$70	Low
3	Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro	40.8%	32,194	$1,069	$121	Low
4	Fortaleza, Ceará	40.1%	3,499	$557	$65	Low
5	Curitiba, Paraná	39.8%	5,734	$397	$48	Low
6	Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná	39.3%	3,076	$548	$70	Low
7	Natal, Rio Grande do Norte	39.0%	1,842	$463	$55	Low
8	Recife, Pernambuco	38.8%	2,814	$435	$57	Low
9	Vila Velha, Espírito Santo	38.4%	2,257	$547	$75	Low
10	São Paulo, São Paulo	38.1%	34,455	$476	$60	Low
11	Brasília, Federal District	38.1%	2,020	$375	$59	Low
12	João Pessoa, Paraíba	37.4%	5,978	$499	$69	Low
13	Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais	37.0%	3,624	$405	$53	Low
14	Florianópolis, Santa Catarina	36.9%	19,856	$701	$119	Low
15	Campinas, São Paulo	36.9%	1,736	$409	$57	Low
16	Ipojuca, Pernambuco	36.6%	5,252	$842	$126	Low
17	Olímpia, São Paulo	36.3%	2,294	$494	$90	Low
18	Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina	36.1%	5,187	$878	$132	Low
19	Salvador, Bahia	35.9%	7,539	$468	$73	Low
20	Itacaré, Bahia	35.6%	983	$689	$103	Low
21	Manaus, Amazonas	35.5%	1,192	$255	$41	Low
22	Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul	35.3%	3,446	$321	$46	Low
23	Niterói, Rio de Janeiro	35.2%	1,176	$648	$95	Low
24	Itapema, Santa Catarina	35.0%	2,874	$618	$129	Low
25	Tibau do Sul, Rio Grande do Norte	35.0%	1,564	$771	$104	Low
26	Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro	34.9%	3,659	$665	$92	Low
27	São José dos Campos, São Paulo	34.8%	947	$541	$89	Low
28	Armação dos Búzios, Rio de Janeiro	34.5%	4,864	$1,220	$186	Low
29	Guarulhos, São Paulo	34.3%	908	$292	$43	Low
30	Bombinhas, Santa Catarina	34.2%	5,915	$614	$124	Low
31	Penha, Santa Catarina	34.1%	1,815	$616	$93	Low
32	Santos, São Paulo	34.0%	2,551	$518	$79	Low
33	Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul	33.7%	3,490	$743	$105	Low
34	Aracaju, Sergipe	33.6%	1,624	$406	$70	Low
35	Governador Celso Ramos, Santa Catarina	33.5%	1,974	$561	$146	Low
36	Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul	33.1%	981	$259	$43	Low
37	Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro	32.9%	2,850	$1,025	$172	Low
38	São Luís, Maranhão	32.9%	975	$326	$53	Low
39	Garopaba, Santa Catarina	32.5%	2,167	$617	$123	Low
40	Ubatuba, São Paulo	32.3%	12,544	$735	$115	Low
41	Torres, Rio Grande do Sul	32.2%	1,928	$401	$99	Low
42	Cuiabá, Mato Grosso	32.2%	1,010	$260	$46	Low
43	Uberlândia, Minas Gerais	32.2%	1,005	$227	$41	Low
44	Porto Seguro, Bahia	32.0%	4,504	$832	$148	Low
45	Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro	32.0%	6,630	$518	$93	Low
46	Balneário Piçarras, Santa Catarina	32.0%	1,170	$516	$110	Low
47	Joinville, Santa Catarina	31.8%	1,044	$307	$52	Low
48	Goiânia, Goiás	31.7%	2,957	$351	$56	Low
49	Cabedelo, Paraíba	31.6%	1,171	$385	$76	Low
50	Belém, Pará	31.5%	2,274	$415	$88	Low
51	Cairu, Bahia	31.5%	1,050	$604	$108	Low
52	Maragogi, Alagoas	31.5%	912	$810	$128	Low
53	Capão da Canoa, Rio Grande do Sul	31.4%	3,213	$337	$101	Low
54	Matinhos, Paraná	31.3%	2,278	$498	$114	Low
55	Ilhabela, São Paulo	31.2%	3,028	$911	$147	Low
56	Guarapari, Espírito Santo	31.0%	3,905	$514	$99	Low
57	Bertioga, São Paulo	30.8%	5,193	$1,193	$207	Low
58	Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo	30.7%	1,682	$396	$77	Low
59	Canela, Rio Grande do Sul	30.4%	1,270	$556	$92	Low
60	Blumenau, Santa Catarina	30.3%	1,427	$275	$74	Low
61	São Vicente, São Paulo	30.1%	1,153	$285	$56	Low
62	São Sebastião, São Paulo	30.0%	6,767	$1,162	$202	Low
63	Tramandaí, Rio Grande do Sul	29.9%	1,156	$266	$74	Low
64	Palhoça, Santa Catarina	29.9%	2,897	$390	$103	Low
65	Paraty, Rio de Janeiro	29.9%	3,461	$752	$119	Low
66	Tamandaré, Pernambuco	29.6%	1,573	$808	$147	Low
67	Caldas Novas, Goiás	29.5%	3,212	$380	$72	Low
68	Pontal do Paraná, Paraná	29.5%	1,323	$414	$112	Low
69	Barra Velha, Santa Catarina	29.4%	853	$409	$103	Low
70	Itapoá, Santa Catarina	29.3%	1,107	$437	$116	Low
71	Imbituba, Santa Catarina	29.2%	3,066	$456	$104	Low
72	Caucaia, Ceará	29.2%	833	$648	$109	Low
73	Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais	29.1%	962	$493	$70	Low
74	Aquiraz, Ceará	29.0%	1,230	$824	$147	Low
75	São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina	28.9%	1,181	$384	$99	Low
76	Xangri-lá, Rio Grande do Sul	28.6%	1,119	$510	$168	Low
77	Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro	28.5%	966	$739	$144	Low
78	Guarujá, São Paulo	28.5%	8,284	$593	$123	Low
79	Praia Grande, São Paulo	28.1%	7,882	$332	$74	Low
80	Socorro, São Paulo	28.0%	850	$771	$120	Low
81	Caraguatatuba, São Paulo	28.0%	3,472	$485	$105	Low
82	Guaratuba, Paraná	27.5%	1,264	$498	$122	Low
83	Mata de São João, Bahia	27.4%	1,600	$1,071	$216	Low
84	Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro	27.2%	842	$662	$120	Low
85	Ilhéus, Bahia	27.1%	1,088	$391	$110	Low
86	Campos do Jordão, São Paulo	26.8%	3,496	$907	$161	Low
87	Maraú, Bahia	26.8%	1,067	$585	$156	Low
88	Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Goiás	26.7%	1,322	$640	$97	Low
89	Pirenópolis, Goiás	26.4%	1,531	$859	$138	Low
90	Salinópolis, Pará	26.3%	1,117	$399	$116	Low
91	Camaçari, Bahia	26.3%	2,411	$786	$181	Low
92	Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro	26.1%	856	$328	$72	Low
93	New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro	25.9%	842	$489	$84	Low
94	Mongaguá, São Paulo	25.5%	1,112	$307	$86	Low
95	Peruíbe, São Paulo	25.3%	1,329	$455	$116	Low
96	Prado, Bahia	25.1%	1,152	$452	$128	Low
97	Urubici, Santa Catarina	24.6%	985	$634	$112	Low
98	Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro	24.6%	2,436	$841	$154	Low
99	Itanhaem, São Paulo	24.4%	2,083	$372	$102	Low
100	Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro	24.2%	1,312	$438	$104	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 34,455 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 $1,220. 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 42.6%. 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 31.8% occupancy, and the top performer posts $1,220 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 31.8%. 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 1,928 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 2026-08-08. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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