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

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-05-04

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 27,331 active listings and $536/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 31.6% with $610/month in average revenue and $96/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 27,331 active short-term rental listings and $536/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	São Paulo, São Paulo	27,331	$536	$57	40.1%	Low
2	Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro	25,909	$1,147	$113	41.2%	Low
3	Florianópolis, Santa Catarina	15,442	$729	$112	34.5%	Low
4	Ubatuba, São Paulo	10,210	$788	$111	30.8%	Low
5	Guarujá, São Paulo	6,583	$629	$116	27.0%	Low
6	São Sebastião, São Paulo	5,920	$1,221	$194	28.9%	Low
7	Salvador, Bahia	5,670	$506	$67	35.5%	Low
8	Praia Grande, São Paulo	5,156	$365	$68	26.3%	Low
9	Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro	5,097	$546	$86	30.3%	Low
10	Bombinhas, Santa Catarina	4,891	$597	$115	31.2%	Low
11	Curitiba, Paraná	4,621	$446	$45	41.9%	Low
12	João Pessoa, Paraíba	4,507	$555	$63	37.9%	Low
13	Bertioga, São Paulo	4,239	$1,292	$199	29.5%	Low
14	Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina	4,115	$905	$121	34.5%	Low
15	Armação dos Búzios, Rio de Janeiro	4,091	$1,322	$179	33.5%	Low
16	Ipojuca, Pernambuco	4,060	$929	$123	35.5%	Low
17	Porto Seguro, Bahia	3,524	$926	$145	31.0%	Low
18	Campos do Jordão, São Paulo	3,231	$998	$157	29.5%	Low
19	Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul	3,074	$809	$99	35.4%	Low
20	Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro	2,972	$693	$85	33.9%	Low
21	Guarapari, Espírito Santo	2,957	$534	$92	28.9%	Low
22	Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais	2,936	$456	$50	39.0%	Low
23	Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul	2,859	$349	$44	36.6%	Low
24	Paraty, Rio de Janeiro	2,829	$803	$110	30.0%	Low
25	Fortaleza, Ceará	2,759	$625	$59	42.7%	Low
26	Ilhabela, São Paulo	2,679	$962	$141	30.8%	Low
27	Maceió, Alagoas	2,641	$826	$73	42.8%	Low
28	Caldas Novas, Goiás	2,552	$424	$68	30.5%	Low
29	Caraguatatuba, São Paulo	2,536	$528	$102	25.9%	Low
30	Imbituba, Santa Catarina	2,435	$486	$100	26.8%	Low
31	Goiânia, Goiás	2,353	$365	$49	33.4%	Low
32	Palhoça, Santa Catarina	2,320	$398	$95	28.0%	Low
33	Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro	2,318	$1,108	$168	32.5%	Low
34	Plano Piloto, Federal District	2,314	$611	$64	42.6%	Low
35	Recife, Pernambuco	2,235	$477	$52	40.1%	Low
36	Capão da Canoa, Rio Grande do Sul	2,214	$335	$93	27.8%	Low
37	Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná	2,056	$595	$63	40.7%	Low
38	Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro	2,032	$939	$150	26.1%	Low
39	Olímpia, São Paulo	1,989	$523	$83	36.9%	Low
40	Itapema, Santa Catarina	1,922	$623	$122	30.7%	Low
41	Santos, São Paulo	1,921	$566	$73	33.0%	Low
42	Camaçari, Bahia	1,913	$858	$180	24.8%	Low
43	Garopaba, Santa Catarina	1,719	$657	$117	30.1%	Low
44	Vila Velha, Espírito Santo	1,646	$597	$66	39.3%	Low
45	Natal, Rio Grande do Norte	1,513	$492	$51	38.9%	Low
46	Governador Celso Ramos, Santa Catarina	1,501	$595	$133	30.5%	Low
47	Pirenópolis, Goiás	1,476	$850	$128	26.9%	Low
48	Torres, Rio Grande do Sul	1,469	$407	$90	29.6%	Low
49	Matinhos, Paraná	1,468	$545	$107	28.8%	Low
50	Mata de São João, Bahia	1,388	$1,128	$208	26.4%	Low
51	Itanhaem, São Paulo	1,382	$405	$98	22.6%	Low
52	Campinas, São Paulo	1,373	$449	$53	38.3%	Low
53	Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo	1,366	$420	$71	32.1%	Low
54	Penha, Santa Catarina	1,347	$668	$86	33.0%	Low
55	Tibau do Sul, Rio Grande do Norte	1,336	$804	$96	34.5%	Low
56	Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Goiás	1,265	$630	$90	28.3%	Low
57	Tamandaré, Pernambuco	1,204	$919	$147	28.5%	Low
58	Canela, Rio Grande do Sul	1,081	$637	$85	32.7%	Low
59	Blumenau, Santa Catarina	1,073	$314	$71	30.8%	Low
60	Belém, Pará	1,053	$613	$88	34.1%	Low
61	Aquiraz, Ceará	1,046	$903	$138	30.5%	Low
62	Aracaju, Sergipe	1,042	$468	$66	33.9%	Low
63	Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro	1,020	$475	$97	24.7%	Low
64	Peruíbe, São Paulo	988	$490	$111	23.7%	Low
65	Maraú, Bahia	918	$583	$148	24.7%	Low
66	Niterói, Rio de Janeiro	917	$724	$91	35.2%	Low
67	Urubici, Santa Catarina	905	$639	$105	25.2%	Low
68	New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro	897	$478	$80	26.8%	Low
69	Salinópolis, Pará	896	$428	$111	26.5%	Low
70	Joinville, Santa Catarina	879	$344	$51	32.9%	Low
71	Cairu, Bahia	865	$682	$103	30.8%	Low
72	Prado, Bahia	864	$466	$115	23.5%	Low
73	São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina	846	$396	$91	26.8%	Low
74	Manaus, Amazonas	830	$300	$39	36.8%	Low
75	Guaratuba, Paraná	830	$557	$116	26.3%	Low
76	Pontal do Paraná, Paraná	829	$436	$105	25.9%	Low
77	Cabedelo, Paraíba	820	$462	$78	30.4%	Low
78	Xangri-lá, Rio Grande do Sul	814	$543	$164	25.5%	Low
79	São Vicente, São Paulo	798	$321	$50	29.9%	Low
80	Balneário Piçarras, Santa Catarina	796	$542	$103	27.3%	Low
81	Tramandaí, Rio Grande do Sul	785	$277	$69	26.7%	Low
82	Itacaré, Bahia	784	$753	$95	35.9%	Low
83	São José dos Campos, São Paulo	779	$613	$88	35.9%	Low
84	Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais	764	$531	$64	31.0%	Low
85	Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul	754	$290	$42	33.4%	Low
86	Ilhéus, Bahia	749	$404	$103	24.9%	Low
87	Maragogi, Alagoas	724	$912	$127	30.1%	Low
88	Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro	719	$799	$140	26.7%	Low
89	Uberlândia, Minas Gerais	718	$256	$37	35.0%	Low
90	Vitória, Espírito Santo	716	$517	$52	42.1%	Low
91	Itapoá, Santa Catarina	714	$482	$107	26.8%	Low
92	Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro	704	$723	$115	28.2%	Low
93	Mongaguá, São Paulo	693	$329	$81	22.3%	Low
94	Caucaia, Ceará	687	$735	$104	30.5%	Low
95	Guarulhos, São Paulo	673	$339	$38	35.9%	Low
96	Brasília, Federal District	672	$492	$59	38.6%	Low
97	Cuiabá, Mato Grosso	672	$281	$41	31.9%	Low
98	São Luís, Maranhão	665	$391	$50	36.7%	Low
99	Socorro, São Paulo	654	$859	$115	28.4%	Low
100	Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro	622	$359	$69	24.5%	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 $1,322/month at $179 ADR and 33.5% 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	$1,322	4,091	$179	33.5%	Low
2	Bertioga, São Paulo	$1,292	4,239	$199	29.5%	Low
3	São Sebastião, São Paulo	$1,221	5,920	$194	28.9%	Low
4	Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro	$1,147	25,909	$113	41.2%	Low
5	Mata de São João, Bahia	$1,128	1,388	$208	26.4%	Low
6	Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro	$1,108	2,318	$168	32.5%	Low
7	Campos do Jordão, São Paulo	$998	3,231	$157	29.5%	Low
8	Ilhabela, São Paulo	$962	2,679	$141	30.8%	Low
9	Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro	$939	2,032	$150	26.1%	Low
10	Ipojuca, Pernambuco	$929	4,060	$123	35.5%	Low
11	Porto Seguro, Bahia	$926	3,524	$145	31.0%	Low
12	Tamandaré, Pernambuco	$919	1,204	$147	28.5%	Low
13	Maragogi, Alagoas	$912	724	$127	30.1%	Low
14	Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina	$905	4,115	$121	34.5%	Low
15	Aquiraz, Ceará	$903	1,046	$138	30.5%	Low
16	Socorro, São Paulo	$859	654	$115	28.4%	Low
17	Camaçari, Bahia	$858	1,913	$180	24.8%	Low
18	Pirenópolis, Goiás	$850	1,476	$128	26.9%	Low
19	Maceió, Alagoas	$826	2,641	$73	42.8%	Low
20	Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul	$809	3,074	$99	35.4%	Low
21	Tibau do Sul, Rio Grande do Norte	$804	1,336	$96	34.5%	Low
22	Paraty, Rio de Janeiro	$803	2,829	$110	30.0%	Low
23	Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro	$799	719	$140	26.7%	Low
24	Ubatuba, São Paulo	$788	10,210	$111	30.8%	Low
25	Itacaré, Bahia	$753	784	$95	35.9%	Low
26	Caucaia, Ceará	$735	687	$104	30.5%	Low
27	Florianópolis, Santa Catarina	$729	15,442	$112	34.5%	Low
28	Niterói, Rio de Janeiro	$724	917	$91	35.2%	Low
29	Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro	$723	704	$115	28.2%	Low
30	Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro	$693	2,972	$85	33.9%	Low
31	Cairu, Bahia	$682	865	$103	30.8%	Low
32	Penha, Santa Catarina	$668	1,347	$86	33.0%	Low
33	Garopaba, Santa Catarina	$657	1,719	$117	30.1%	Low
34	Urubici, Santa Catarina	$639	905	$105	25.2%	Low
35	Canela, Rio Grande do Sul	$637	1,081	$85	32.7%	Low
36	Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Goiás	$630	1,265	$90	28.3%	Low
37	Guarujá, São Paulo	$629	6,583	$116	27.0%	Low
38	Fortaleza, Ceará	$625	2,759	$59	42.7%	Low
39	Itapema, Santa Catarina	$623	1,922	$122	30.7%	Low
40	Belém, Pará	$613	1,053	$88	34.1%	Low
41	São José dos Campos, São Paulo	$613	779	$88	35.9%	Low
42	Plano Piloto, Federal District	$611	2,314	$64	42.6%	Low
43	Bombinhas, Santa Catarina	$597	4,891	$115	31.2%	Low
44	Vila Velha, Espírito Santo	$597	1,646	$66	39.3%	Low
45	Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná	$595	2,056	$63	40.7%	Low
46	Governador Celso Ramos, Santa Catarina	$595	1,501	$133	30.5%	Low
47	Maraú, Bahia	$583	918	$148	24.7%	Low
48	Santos, São Paulo	$566	1,921	$73	33.0%	Low
49	Guaratuba, Paraná	$557	830	$116	26.3%	Low
50	João Pessoa, Paraíba	$555	4,507	$63	37.9%	Low
51	Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro	$546	5,097	$86	30.3%	Low
52	Matinhos, Paraná	$545	1,468	$107	28.8%	Low
53	Xangri-lá, Rio Grande do Sul	$543	814	$164	25.5%	Low
54	Balneário Piçarras, Santa Catarina	$542	796	$103	27.3%	Low
55	São Paulo, São Paulo	$536	27,331	$57	40.1%	Low
56	Guarapari, Espírito Santo	$534	2,957	$92	28.9%	Low
57	Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais	$531	764	$64	31.0%	Low
58	Caraguatatuba, São Paulo	$528	2,536	$102	25.9%	Low
59	Olímpia, São Paulo	$523	1,989	$83	36.9%	Low
60	Vitória, Espírito Santo	$517	716	$52	42.1%	Low
61	Salvador, Bahia	$506	5,670	$67	35.5%	Low
62	Natal, Rio Grande do Norte	$492	1,513	$51	38.9%	Low
63	Brasília, Federal District	$492	672	$59	38.6%	Low
64	Peruíbe, São Paulo	$490	988	$111	23.7%	Low
65	Imbituba, Santa Catarina	$486	2,435	$100	26.8%	Low
66	Itapoá, Santa Catarina	$482	714	$107	26.8%	Low
67	New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro	$478	897	$80	26.8%	Low
68	Recife, Pernambuco	$477	2,235	$52	40.1%	Low
69	Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro	$475	1,020	$97	24.7%	Low
70	Aracaju, Sergipe	$468	1,042	$66	33.9%	Low
71	Prado, Bahia	$466	864	$115	23.5%	Low
72	Cabedelo, Paraíba	$462	820	$78	30.4%	Low
73	Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais	$456	2,936	$50	39.0%	Low
74	Campinas, São Paulo	$449	1,373	$53	38.3%	Low
75	Curitiba, Paraná	$446	4,621	$45	41.9%	Low
76	Pontal do Paraná, Paraná	$436	829	$105	25.9%	Low
77	Salinópolis, Pará	$428	896	$111	26.5%	Low
78	Caldas Novas, Goiás	$424	2,552	$68	30.5%	Low
79	Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo	$420	1,366	$71	32.1%	Low
80	Torres, Rio Grande do Sul	$407	1,469	$90	29.6%	Low
81	Itanhaem, São Paulo	$405	1,382	$98	22.6%	Low
82	Ilhéus, Bahia	$404	749	$103	24.9%	Low
83	Palhoça, Santa Catarina	$398	2,320	$95	28.0%	Low
84	São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina	$396	846	$91	26.8%	Low
85	São Luís, Maranhão	$391	665	$50	36.7%	Low
86	Goiânia, Goiás	$365	2,353	$49	33.4%	Low
87	Praia Grande, São Paulo	$365	5,156	$68	26.3%	Low
88	Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro	$359	622	$69	24.5%	Low
89	Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul	$349	2,859	$44	36.6%	Low
90	Joinville, Santa Catarina	$344	879	$51	32.9%	Low
91	Guarulhos, São Paulo	$339	673	$38	35.9%	Low
92	Capão da Canoa, Rio Grande do Sul	$335	2,214	$93	27.8%	Low
93	Mongaguá, São Paulo	$329	693	$81	22.3%	Low
94	São Vicente, São Paulo	$321	798	$50	29.9%	Low
95	Blumenau, Santa Catarina	$314	1,073	$71	30.8%	Low
96	Manaus, Amazonas	$300	830	$39	36.8%	Low
97	Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul	$290	754	$42	33.4%	Low
98	Cuiabá, Mato Grosso	$281	672	$41	31.9%	Low
99	Tramandaí, Rio Grande do Sul	$277	785	$69	26.7%	Low
100	Uberlândia, Minas Gerais	$256	718	$37	35.0%	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 $208/night, generating $1,128/month at 26.4% 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	$208	1,388	$1,128	26.4%	Low
2	Bertioga, São Paulo	$199	4,239	$1,292	29.5%	Low
3	São Sebastião, São Paulo	$194	5,920	$1,221	28.9%	Low
4	Camaçari, Bahia	$180	1,913	$858	24.8%	Low
5	Armação dos Búzios, Rio de Janeiro	$179	4,091	$1,322	33.5%	Low
6	Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro	$168	2,318	$1,108	32.5%	Low
7	Xangri-lá, Rio Grande do Sul	$164	814	$543	25.5%	Low
8	Campos do Jordão, São Paulo	$157	3,231	$998	29.5%	Low
9	Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro	$150	2,032	$939	26.1%	Low
10	Maraú, Bahia	$148	918	$583	24.7%	Low
11	Tamandaré, Pernambuco	$147	1,204	$919	28.5%	Low
12	Porto Seguro, Bahia	$145	3,524	$926	31.0%	Low
13	Ilhabela, São Paulo	$141	2,679	$962	30.8%	Low
14	Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro	$140	719	$799	26.7%	Low
15	Aquiraz, Ceará	$138	1,046	$903	30.5%	Low
16	Governador Celso Ramos, Santa Catarina	$133	1,501	$595	30.5%	Low
17	Pirenópolis, Goiás	$128	1,476	$850	26.9%	Low
18	Maragogi, Alagoas	$127	724	$912	30.1%	Low
19	Ipojuca, Pernambuco	$123	4,060	$929	35.5%	Low
20	Itapema, Santa Catarina	$122	1,922	$623	30.7%	Low
21	Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina	$121	4,115	$905	34.5%	Low
22	Garopaba, Santa Catarina	$117	1,719	$657	30.1%	Low
23	Guaratuba, Paraná	$116	830	$557	26.3%	Low
24	Guarujá, São Paulo	$116	6,583	$629	27.0%	Low
25	Prado, Bahia	$115	864	$466	23.5%	Low
26	Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro	$115	704	$723	28.2%	Low
27	Socorro, São Paulo	$115	654	$859	28.4%	Low
28	Bombinhas, Santa Catarina	$115	4,891	$597	31.2%	Low
29	Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro	$113	25,909	$1,147	41.2%	Low
30	Florianópolis, Santa Catarina	$112	15,442	$729	34.5%	Low
31	Peruíbe, São Paulo	$111	988	$490	23.7%	Low
32	Salinópolis, Pará	$111	896	$428	26.5%	Low
33	Ubatuba, São Paulo	$111	10,210	$788	30.8%	Low
34	Paraty, Rio de Janeiro	$110	2,829	$803	30.0%	Low
35	Itapoá, Santa Catarina	$107	714	$482	26.8%	Low
36	Matinhos, Paraná	$107	1,468	$545	28.8%	Low
37	Pontal do Paraná, Paraná	$105	829	$436	25.9%	Low
38	Urubici, Santa Catarina	$105	905	$639	25.2%	Low
39	Caucaia, Ceará	$104	687	$735	30.5%	Low
40	Balneário Piçarras, Santa Catarina	$103	796	$542	27.3%	Low
41	Cairu, Bahia	$103	865	$682	30.8%	Low
42	Ilhéus, Bahia	$103	749	$404	24.9%	Low
43	Caraguatatuba, São Paulo	$102	2,536	$528	25.9%	Low
44	Imbituba, Santa Catarina	$100	2,435	$486	26.8%	Low
45	Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul	$99	3,074	$809	35.4%	Low
46	Itanhaem, São Paulo	$98	1,382	$405	22.6%	Low
47	Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro	$97	1,020	$475	24.7%	Low
48	Tibau do Sul, Rio Grande do Norte	$96	1,336	$804	34.5%	Low
49	Itacaré, Bahia	$95	784	$753	35.9%	Low
50	Palhoça, Santa Catarina	$95	2,320	$398	28.0%	Low
51	Capão da Canoa, Rio Grande do Sul	$93	2,214	$335	27.8%	Low
52	Guarapari, Espírito Santo	$92	2,957	$534	28.9%	Low
53	Niterói, Rio de Janeiro	$91	917	$724	35.2%	Low
54	São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina	$91	846	$396	26.8%	Low
55	Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Goiás	$90	1,265	$630	28.3%	Low
56	Torres, Rio Grande do Sul	$90	1,469	$407	29.6%	Low
57	Belém, Pará	$88	1,053	$613	34.1%	Low
58	São José dos Campos, São Paulo	$88	779	$613	35.9%	Low
59	Penha, Santa Catarina	$86	1,347	$668	33.0%	Low
60	Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro	$86	5,097	$546	30.3%	Low
61	Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro	$85	2,972	$693	33.9%	Low
62	Canela, Rio Grande do Sul	$85	1,081	$637	32.7%	Low
63	Olímpia, São Paulo	$83	1,989	$523	36.9%	Low
64	Mongaguá, São Paulo	$81	693	$329	22.3%	Low
65	New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro	$80	897	$478	26.8%	Low
66	Cabedelo, Paraíba	$78	820	$462	30.4%	Low
67	Maceió, Alagoas	$73	2,641	$826	42.8%	Low
68	Santos, São Paulo	$73	1,921	$566	33.0%	Low
69	Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo	$71	1,366	$420	32.1%	Low
70	Blumenau, Santa Catarina	$71	1,073	$314	30.8%	Low
71	Tramandaí, Rio Grande do Sul	$69	785	$277	26.7%	Low
72	Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro	$69	622	$359	24.5%	Low
73	Caldas Novas, Goiás	$68	2,552	$424	30.5%	Low
74	Praia Grande, São Paulo	$68	5,156	$365	26.3%	Low
75	Salvador, Bahia	$67	5,670	$506	35.5%	Low
76	Aracaju, Sergipe	$66	1,042	$468	33.9%	Low
77	Vila Velha, Espírito Santo	$66	1,646	$597	39.3%	Low
78	Plano Piloto, Federal District	$64	2,314	$611	42.6%	Low
79	Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais	$64	764	$531	31.0%	Low
80	João Pessoa, Paraíba	$63	4,507	$555	37.9%	Low
81	Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná	$63	2,056	$595	40.7%	Low
82	Fortaleza, Ceará	$59	2,759	$625	42.7%	Low
83	Brasília, Federal District	$59	672	$492	38.6%	Low
84	São Paulo, São Paulo	$57	27,331	$536	40.1%	Low
85	Campinas, São Paulo	$53	1,373	$449	38.3%	Low
86	Vitória, Espírito Santo	$52	716	$517	42.1%	Low
87	Recife, Pernambuco	$52	2,235	$477	40.1%	Low
88	Joinville, Santa Catarina	$51	879	$344	32.9%	Low
89	Natal, Rio Grande do Norte	$51	1,513	$492	38.9%	Low
90	São Vicente, São Paulo	$50	798	$321	29.9%	Low
91	Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais	$50	2,936	$456	39.0%	Low
92	São Luís, Maranhão	$50	665	$391	36.7%	Low
93	Goiânia, Goiás	$49	2,353	$365	33.4%	Low
94	Curitiba, Paraná	$45	4,621	$446	41.9%	Low
95	Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul	$44	2,859	$349	36.6%	Low
96	Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul	$42	754	$290	33.4%	Low
97	Cuiabá, Mato Grosso	$41	672	$281	31.9%	Low
98	Manaus, Amazonas	$39	830	$300	36.8%	Low
99	Guarulhos, São Paulo	$38	673	$339	35.9%	Low
100	Uberlândia, Minas Gerais	$37	718	$256	35.0%	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 42.8% occupancy, $826/month revenue, and 2,641 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	42.8%	2,641	$826	$73	Low
2	Fortaleza, Ceará	42.7%	2,759	$625	$59	Low
3	Plano Piloto, Federal District	42.6%	2,314	$611	$64	Low
4	Vitória, Espírito Santo	42.1%	716	$517	$52	Low
5	Curitiba, Paraná	41.9%	4,621	$446	$45	Low
6	Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro	41.2%	25,909	$1,147	$113	Low
7	Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná	40.7%	2,056	$595	$63	Low
8	Recife, Pernambuco	40.1%	2,235	$477	$52	Low
9	São Paulo, São Paulo	40.1%	27,331	$536	$57	Low
10	Vila Velha, Espírito Santo	39.3%	1,646	$597	$66	Low
11	Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais	39.0%	2,936	$456	$50	Low
12	Natal, Rio Grande do Norte	38.9%	1,513	$492	$51	Low
13	Brasília, Federal District	38.6%	672	$492	$59	Low
14	Campinas, São Paulo	38.3%	1,373	$449	$53	Low
15	João Pessoa, Paraíba	37.9%	4,507	$555	$63	Low
16	Olímpia, São Paulo	36.9%	1,989	$523	$83	Low
17	Manaus, Amazonas	36.8%	830	$300	$39	Low
18	São Luís, Maranhão	36.7%	665	$391	$50	Low
19	Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul	36.6%	2,859	$349	$44	Low
20	Itacaré, Bahia	35.9%	784	$753	$95	Low
21	Guarulhos, São Paulo	35.9%	673	$339	$38	Low
22	São José dos Campos, São Paulo	35.9%	779	$613	$88	Low
23	Salvador, Bahia	35.5%	5,670	$506	$67	Low
24	Ipojuca, Pernambuco	35.5%	4,060	$929	$123	Low
25	Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul	35.4%	3,074	$809	$99	Low
26	Niterói, Rio de Janeiro	35.2%	917	$724	$91	Low
27	Uberlândia, Minas Gerais	35.0%	718	$256	$37	Low
28	Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina	34.5%	4,115	$905	$121	Low
29	Tibau do Sul, Rio Grande do Norte	34.5%	1,336	$804	$96	Low
30	Florianópolis, Santa Catarina	34.5%	15,442	$729	$112	Low
31	Belém, Pará	34.1%	1,053	$613	$88	Low
32	Aracaju, Sergipe	33.9%	1,042	$468	$66	Low
33	Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro	33.9%	2,972	$693	$85	Low
34	Armação dos Búzios, Rio de Janeiro	33.5%	4,091	$1,322	$179	Low
35	Goiânia, Goiás	33.4%	2,353	$365	$49	Low
36	Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul	33.4%	754	$290	$42	Low
37	Penha, Santa Catarina	33.0%	1,347	$668	$86	Low
38	Santos, São Paulo	33.0%	1,921	$566	$73	Low
39	Joinville, Santa Catarina	32.9%	879	$344	$51	Low
40	Canela, Rio Grande do Sul	32.7%	1,081	$637	$85	Low
41	Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro	32.5%	2,318	$1,108	$168	Low
42	Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo	32.1%	1,366	$420	$71	Low
43	Cuiabá, Mato Grosso	31.9%	672	$281	$41	Low
44	Bombinhas, Santa Catarina	31.2%	4,891	$597	$115	Low
45	Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais	31.0%	764	$531	$64	Low
46	Porto Seguro, Bahia	31.0%	3,524	$926	$145	Low
47	Ubatuba, São Paulo	30.8%	10,210	$788	$111	Low
48	Cairu, Bahia	30.8%	865	$682	$103	Low
49	Blumenau, Santa Catarina	30.8%	1,073	$314	$71	Low
50	Ilhabela, São Paulo	30.8%	2,679	$962	$141	Low
51	Itapema, Santa Catarina	30.7%	1,922	$623	$122	Low
52	Caldas Novas, Goiás	30.5%	2,552	$424	$68	Low
53	Governador Celso Ramos, Santa Catarina	30.5%	1,501	$595	$133	Low
54	Aquiraz, Ceará	30.5%	1,046	$903	$138	Low
55	Caucaia, Ceará	30.5%	687	$735	$104	Low
56	Cabedelo, Paraíba	30.4%	820	$462	$78	Low
57	Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro	30.3%	5,097	$546	$86	Low
58	Maragogi, Alagoas	30.1%	724	$912	$127	Low
59	Garopaba, Santa Catarina	30.1%	1,719	$657	$117	Low
60	Paraty, Rio de Janeiro	30.0%	2,829	$803	$110	Low
61	São Vicente, São Paulo	29.9%	798	$321	$50	Low
62	Torres, Rio Grande do Sul	29.6%	1,469	$407	$90	Low
63	Bertioga, São Paulo	29.5%	4,239	$1,292	$199	Low
64	Campos do Jordão, São Paulo	29.5%	3,231	$998	$157	Low
65	São Sebastião, São Paulo	28.9%	5,920	$1,221	$194	Low
66	Guarapari, Espírito Santo	28.9%	2,957	$534	$92	Low
67	Matinhos, Paraná	28.8%	1,468	$545	$107	Low
68	Tamandaré, Pernambuco	28.5%	1,204	$919	$147	Low
69	Socorro, São Paulo	28.4%	654	$859	$115	Low
70	Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Goiás	28.3%	1,265	$630	$90	Low
71	Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro	28.2%	704	$723	$115	Low
72	Palhoça, Santa Catarina	28.0%	2,320	$398	$95	Low
73	Capão da Canoa, Rio Grande do Sul	27.8%	2,214	$335	$93	Low
74	Balneário Piçarras, Santa Catarina	27.3%	796	$542	$103	Low
75	Guarujá, São Paulo	27.0%	6,583	$629	$116	Low
76	Pirenópolis, Goiás	26.9%	1,476	$850	$128	Low
77	New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro	26.8%	897	$478	$80	Low
78	Itapoá, Santa Catarina	26.8%	714	$482	$107	Low
79	Imbituba, Santa Catarina	26.8%	2,435	$486	$100	Low
80	São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina	26.8%	846	$396	$91	Low
81	Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro	26.7%	719	$799	$140	Low
82	Tramandaí, Rio Grande do Sul	26.7%	785	$277	$69	Low
83	Salinópolis, Pará	26.5%	896	$428	$111	Low
84	Mata de São João, Bahia	26.4%	1,388	$1,128	$208	Low
85	Praia Grande, São Paulo	26.3%	5,156	$365	$68	Low
86	Guaratuba, Paraná	26.3%	830	$557	$116	Low
87	Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro	26.1%	2,032	$939	$150	Low
88	Caraguatatuba, São Paulo	25.9%	2,536	$528	$102	Low
89	Pontal do Paraná, Paraná	25.9%	829	$436	$105	Low
90	Xangri-lá, Rio Grande do Sul	25.5%	814	$543	$164	Low
91	Urubici, Santa Catarina	25.2%	905	$639	$105	Low
92	Ilhéus, Bahia	24.9%	749	$404	$103	Low
93	Camaçari, Bahia	24.8%	1,913	$858	$180	Low
94	Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro	24.7%	1,020	$475	$97	Low
95	Maraú, Bahia	24.7%	918	$583	$148	Low
96	Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro	24.5%	622	$359	$69	Low
97	Peruíbe, São Paulo	23.7%	988	$490	$111	Low
98	Prado, Bahia	23.5%	864	$466	$115	Low
99	Itanhaem, São Paulo	22.6%	1,382	$405	$98	Low
100	Mongaguá, São Paulo	22.3%	693	$329	$81	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 27,331 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 $1,322. 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 42.8%. 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 $208 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 31.6% occupancy, and the top performer posts $1,322 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 31.6%. 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 1,388 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 2026-05-04. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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