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

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-04-08

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 28,184 active listings and $543/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 31.5% with $605/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 28,184 active short-term rental listings and $543/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	São Paulo, São Paulo	28,184	$543	$58	40.7%	Low
2	Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro	26,600	$1,132	$112	41.5%	Low
3	Florianópolis, Santa Catarina	16,016	$717	$114	34.5%	Low
4	Ubatuba, São Paulo	10,604	$773	$110	30.7%	Low
5	Guarujá, São Paulo	6,944	$608	$116	26.6%	Low
6	São Sebastião, São Paulo	6,108	$1,185	$194	28.7%	Low
7	Salvador, Bahia	5,785	$508	$68	35.7%	Low
8	Praia Grande, São Paulo	5,503	$354	$68	25.9%	Low
9	Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro	5,365	$530	$85	30.0%	Low
10	Bombinhas, Santa Catarina	5,063	$576	$114	30.7%	Low
11	Curitiba, Paraná	4,794	$450	$46	42.6%	Low
12	João Pessoa, Paraíba	4,656	$555	$64	37.9%	Low
13	Bertioga, São Paulo	4,387	$1,251	$198	29.2%	Low
14	Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina	4,308	$904	$121	34.2%	Low
15	Armação dos Búzios, Rio de Janeiro	4,253	$1,279	$177	33.4%	Low
16	Ipojuca, Pernambuco	4,177	$915	$123	35.5%	Low
17	Porto Seguro, Bahia	3,668	$908	$144	30.8%	Low
18	Campos do Jordão, São Paulo	3,301	$1,010	$157	29.6%	Low
19	Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul	3,131	$808	$98	35.3%	Low
20	Guarapari, Espírito Santo	3,111	$523	$93	28.5%	Low
21	Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro	3,086	$676	$86	33.7%	Low
22	Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais	2,997	$464	$51	39.3%	Low
23	Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul	2,946	$359	$45	37.4%	Low
24	Paraty, Rio de Janeiro	2,939	$787	$109	30.0%	Low
25	Fortaleza, Ceará	2,813	$624	$59	43.0%	Low
26	Ilhabela, São Paulo	2,794	$942	$142	30.6%	Low
27	Maceió, Alagoas	2,725	$791	$73	42.2%	Low
28	Caldas Novas, Goiás	2,676	$421	$70	30.1%	Low
29	Caraguatatuba, São Paulo	2,666	$516	$101	25.6%	Low
30	Imbituba, Santa Catarina	2,532	$475	$101	26.5%	Low
31	Palhoça, Santa Catarina	2,382	$398	$96	27.6%	Low
32	Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro	2,380	$1,095	$167	32.6%	Low
33	Plano Piloto, Federal District	2,358	$641	$65	43.4%	Low
34	Capão da Canoa, Rio Grande do Sul	2,323	$332	$94	27.1%	Low
35	Goiânia, Goiás	2,306	$370	$49	33.7%	Low
36	Recife, Pernambuco	2,300	$475	$52	40.1%	Low
37	Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná	2,140	$579	$62	39.9%	Low
38	Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro	2,073	$945	$150	26.2%	Low
39	Olímpia, São Paulo	2,050	$517	$83	36.2%	Low
40	Itapema, Santa Catarina	2,022	$603	$122	29.9%	Low
41	Santos, São Paulo	2,015	$547	$72	33.1%	Low
42	Camaçari, Bahia	1,958	$854	$179	24.8%	Low
43	Garopaba, Santa Catarina	1,785	$640	$116	29.3%	Low
44	Vila Velha, Espírito Santo	1,715	$586	$65	39.2%	Low
45	Natal, Rio Grande do Norte	1,587	$477	$51	38.0%	Low
46	Governador Celso Ramos, Santa Catarina	1,564	$570	$131	29.5%	Low
47	Pirenópolis, Goiás	1,534	$835	$127	26.8%	Low
48	Torres, Rio Grande do Sul	1,532	$401	$90	29.0%	Low
49	Matinhos, Paraná	1,520	$538	$106	28.2%	Low
50	Itanhaem, São Paulo	1,433	$402	$98	22.6%	Low
51	Mata de São João, Bahia	1,414	$1,122	$206	26.4%	Low
52	Penha, Santa Catarina	1,409	$656	$86	32.7%	Low
53	Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo	1,409	$430	$72	32.7%	Low
54	Campinas, São Paulo	1,402	$454	$53	38.5%	Low
55	Tibau do Sul, Rio Grande do Norte	1,377	$780	$96	33.7%	Low
56	Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Goiás	1,304	$626	$90	28.5%	Low
57	Tamandaré, Pernambuco	1,233	$892	$146	28.4%	Low
58	Canela, Rio Grande do Sul	1,116	$631	$85	32.3%	Low
59	Blumenau, Santa Catarina	1,093	$319	$71	30.5%	Low
60	Aquiraz, Ceará	1,083	$892	$136	30.6%	Low
61	Belém, Pará	1,071	$642	$92	34.3%	Low
62	Aracaju, Sergipe	1,069	$479	$67	34.3%	Low
63	Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro	1,039	$486	$97	25.2%	Low
64	Peruíbe, São Paulo	1,039	$477	$110	23.6%	Low
65	Niterói, Rio de Janeiro	944	$722	$91	35.7%	Low
66	Urubici, Santa Catarina	942	$635	$106	25.0%	Low
67	Maraú, Bahia	941	$582	$148	24.6%	Low
68	Salinópolis, Pará	928	$434	$112	26.4%	Low
69	New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro	919	$490	$80	27.3%	Low
70	Joinville, Santa Catarina	895	$356	$53	33.3%	Low
71	Prado, Bahia	893	$474	$115	23.6%	Low
72	Cairu, Bahia	890	$680	$102	30.8%	Low
73	São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina	878	$392	$90	26.1%	Low
74	Guaratuba, Paraná	865	$541	$117	26.0%	Low
75	Pontal do Paraná, Paraná	856	$430	$106	25.2%	Low
76	Cabedelo, Paraíba	856	$461	$77	30.2%	Low
77	São Vicente, São Paulo	854	$310	$50	29.4%	Low
78	Manaus, Amazonas	851	$313	$40	37.2%	Low
79	Xangri-lá, Rio Grande do Sul	845	$533	$163	24.9%	Low
80	Balneário Piçarras, Santa Catarina	844	$528	$103	27.1%	Low
81	Itacaré, Bahia	823	$728	$93	35.6%	Low
82	Tramandaí, Rio Grande do Sul	795	$285	$70	26.5%	Low
83	São José dos Campos, São Paulo	792	$621	$87	36.0%	Low
84	Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais	791	$529	$65	30.9%	Low
85	Ilhéus, Bahia	780	$406	$104	25.2%	Low
86	Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul	773	$294	$43	33.5%	Low
87	Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro	754	$786	$138	26.5%	Low
88	Maragogi, Alagoas	747	$899	$125	30.2%	Low
89	Vitória, Espírito Santo	744	$520	$53	42.7%	Low
90	Uberlândia, Minas Gerais	743	$261	$38	35.4%	Low
91	Itapoá, Santa Catarina	736	$478	$107	26.2%	Low
92	Mongaguá, São Paulo	736	$326	$81	22.4%	Low
93	Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro	730	$716	$114	28.2%	Low
94	Caucaia, Ceará	701	$738	$104	30.4%	Low
95	Cuiabá, Mato Grosso	693	$286	$42	32.4%	Low
96	Guarulhos, São Paulo	682	$349	$39	36.5%	Low
97	Brasília, Federal District	675	$475	$59	38.8%	Low
98	São Luís, Maranhão	674	$401	$50	37.1%	Low
99	Socorro, São Paulo	668	$849	$114	28.4%	Low
100	Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro	644	$363	$69	25.1%	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 $1,279/month at $177 ADR and 33.4% 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	$1,279	4,253	$177	33.4%	Low
2	Bertioga, São Paulo	$1,251	4,387	$198	29.2%	Low
3	São Sebastião, São Paulo	$1,185	6,108	$194	28.7%	Low
4	Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro	$1,132	26,600	$112	41.5%	Low
5	Mata de São João, Bahia	$1,122	1,414	$206	26.4%	Low
6	Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro	$1,095	2,380	$167	32.6%	Low
7	Campos do Jordão, São Paulo	$1,010	3,301	$157	29.6%	Low
8	Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro	$945	2,073	$150	26.2%	Low
9	Ilhabela, São Paulo	$942	2,794	$142	30.6%	Low
10	Ipojuca, Pernambuco	$915	4,177	$123	35.5%	Low
11	Porto Seguro, Bahia	$908	3,668	$144	30.8%	Low
12	Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina	$904	4,308	$121	34.2%	Low
13	Maragogi, Alagoas	$899	747	$125	30.2%	Low
14	Aquiraz, Ceará	$892	1,083	$136	30.6%	Low
15	Tamandaré, Pernambuco	$892	1,233	$146	28.4%	Low
16	Camaçari, Bahia	$854	1,958	$179	24.8%	Low
17	Socorro, São Paulo	$849	668	$114	28.4%	Low
18	Pirenópolis, Goiás	$835	1,534	$127	26.8%	Low
19	Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul	$808	3,131	$98	35.3%	Low
20	Maceió, Alagoas	$791	2,725	$73	42.2%	Low
21	Paraty, Rio de Janeiro	$787	2,939	$109	30.0%	Low
22	Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro	$786	754	$138	26.5%	Low
23	Tibau do Sul, Rio Grande do Norte	$780	1,377	$96	33.7%	Low
24	Ubatuba, São Paulo	$773	10,604	$110	30.7%	Low
25	Caucaia, Ceará	$738	701	$104	30.4%	Low
26	Itacaré, Bahia	$728	823	$93	35.6%	Low
27	Niterói, Rio de Janeiro	$722	944	$91	35.7%	Low
28	Florianópolis, Santa Catarina	$717	16,016	$114	34.5%	Low
29	Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro	$716	730	$114	28.2%	Low
30	Cairu, Bahia	$680	890	$102	30.8%	Low
31	Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro	$676	3,086	$86	33.7%	Low
32	Penha, Santa Catarina	$656	1,409	$86	32.7%	Low
33	Belém, Pará	$642	1,071	$92	34.3%	Low
34	Plano Piloto, Federal District	$641	2,358	$65	43.4%	Low
35	Garopaba, Santa Catarina	$640	1,785	$116	29.3%	Low
36	Urubici, Santa Catarina	$635	942	$106	25.0%	Low
37	Canela, Rio Grande do Sul	$631	1,116	$85	32.3%	Low
38	Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Goiás	$626	1,304	$90	28.5%	Low
39	Fortaleza, Ceará	$624	2,813	$59	43.0%	Low
40	São José dos Campos, São Paulo	$621	792	$87	36.0%	Low
41	Guarujá, São Paulo	$608	6,944	$116	26.6%	Low
42	Itapema, Santa Catarina	$603	2,022	$122	29.9%	Low
43	Vila Velha, Espírito Santo	$586	1,715	$65	39.2%	Low
44	Maraú, Bahia	$582	941	$148	24.6%	Low
45	Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná	$579	2,140	$62	39.9%	Low
46	Bombinhas, Santa Catarina	$576	5,063	$114	30.7%	Low
47	Governador Celso Ramos, Santa Catarina	$570	1,564	$131	29.5%	Low
48	João Pessoa, Paraíba	$555	4,656	$64	37.9%	Low
49	Santos, São Paulo	$547	2,015	$72	33.1%	Low
50	São Paulo, São Paulo	$543	28,184	$58	40.7%	Low
51	Guaratuba, Paraná	$541	865	$117	26.0%	Low
52	Matinhos, Paraná	$538	1,520	$106	28.2%	Low
53	Xangri-lá, Rio Grande do Sul	$533	845	$163	24.9%	Low
54	Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro	$530	5,365	$85	30.0%	Low
55	Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais	$529	791	$65	30.9%	Low
56	Balneário Piçarras, Santa Catarina	$528	844	$103	27.1%	Low
57	Guarapari, Espírito Santo	$523	3,111	$93	28.5%	Low
58	Vitória, Espírito Santo	$520	744	$53	42.7%	Low
59	Olímpia, São Paulo	$517	2,050	$83	36.2%	Low
60	Caraguatatuba, São Paulo	$516	2,666	$101	25.6%	Low
61	Salvador, Bahia	$508	5,785	$68	35.7%	Low
62	New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro	$490	919	$80	27.3%	Low
63	Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro	$486	1,039	$97	25.2%	Low
64	Aracaju, Sergipe	$479	1,069	$67	34.3%	Low
65	Itapoá, Santa Catarina	$478	736	$107	26.2%	Low
66	Natal, Rio Grande do Norte	$477	1,587	$51	38.0%	Low
67	Peruíbe, São Paulo	$477	1,039	$110	23.6%	Low
68	Recife, Pernambuco	$475	2,300	$52	40.1%	Low
69	Brasília, Federal District	$475	675	$59	38.8%	Low
70	Imbituba, Santa Catarina	$475	2,532	$101	26.5%	Low
71	Prado, Bahia	$474	893	$115	23.6%	Low
72	Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais	$464	2,997	$51	39.3%	Low
73	Cabedelo, Paraíba	$461	856	$77	30.2%	Low
74	Campinas, São Paulo	$454	1,402	$53	38.5%	Low
75	Curitiba, Paraná	$450	4,794	$46	42.6%	Low
76	Salinópolis, Pará	$434	928	$112	26.4%	Low
77	Pontal do Paraná, Paraná	$430	856	$106	25.2%	Low
78	Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo	$430	1,409	$72	32.7%	Low
79	Caldas Novas, Goiás	$421	2,676	$70	30.1%	Low
80	Ilhéus, Bahia	$406	780	$104	25.2%	Low
81	Itanhaem, São Paulo	$402	1,433	$98	22.6%	Low
82	Torres, Rio Grande do Sul	$401	1,532	$90	29.0%	Low
83	São Luís, Maranhão	$401	674	$50	37.1%	Low
84	Palhoça, Santa Catarina	$398	2,382	$96	27.6%	Low
85	São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina	$392	878	$90	26.1%	Low
86	Goiânia, Goiás	$370	2,306	$49	33.7%	Low
87	Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro	$363	644	$69	25.1%	Low
88	Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul	$359	2,946	$45	37.4%	Low
89	Joinville, Santa Catarina	$356	895	$53	33.3%	Low
90	Praia Grande, São Paulo	$354	5,503	$68	25.9%	Low
91	Guarulhos, São Paulo	$349	682	$39	36.5%	Low
92	Capão da Canoa, Rio Grande do Sul	$332	2,323	$94	27.1%	Low
93	Mongaguá, São Paulo	$326	736	$81	22.4%	Low
94	Blumenau, Santa Catarina	$319	1,093	$71	30.5%	Low
95	Manaus, Amazonas	$313	851	$40	37.2%	Low
96	São Vicente, São Paulo	$310	854	$50	29.4%	Low
97	Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul	$294	773	$43	33.5%	Low
98	Cuiabá, Mato Grosso	$286	693	$42	32.4%	Low
99	Tramandaí, Rio Grande do Sul	$285	795	$70	26.5%	Low
100	Uberlândia, Minas Gerais	$261	743	$38	35.4%	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 $206/night, generating $1,122/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	$206	1,414	$1,122	26.4%	Low
2	Bertioga, São Paulo	$198	4,387	$1,251	29.2%	Low
3	São Sebastião, São Paulo	$194	6,108	$1,185	28.7%	Low
4	Camaçari, Bahia	$179	1,958	$854	24.8%	Low
5	Armação dos Búzios, Rio de Janeiro	$177	4,253	$1,279	33.4%	Low
6	Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro	$167	2,380	$1,095	32.6%	Low
7	Xangri-lá, Rio Grande do Sul	$163	845	$533	24.9%	Low
8	Campos do Jordão, São Paulo	$157	3,301	$1,010	29.6%	Low
9	Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro	$150	2,073	$945	26.2%	Low
10	Maraú, Bahia	$148	941	$582	24.6%	Low
11	Tamandaré, Pernambuco	$146	1,233	$892	28.4%	Low
12	Porto Seguro, Bahia	$144	3,668	$908	30.8%	Low
13	Ilhabela, São Paulo	$142	2,794	$942	30.6%	Low
14	Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro	$138	754	$786	26.5%	Low
15	Aquiraz, Ceará	$136	1,083	$892	30.6%	Low
16	Governador Celso Ramos, Santa Catarina	$131	1,564	$570	29.5%	Low
17	Pirenópolis, Goiás	$127	1,534	$835	26.8%	Low
18	Maragogi, Alagoas	$125	747	$899	30.2%	Low
19	Ipojuca, Pernambuco	$123	4,177	$915	35.5%	Low
20	Itapema, Santa Catarina	$122	2,022	$603	29.9%	Low
21	Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina	$121	4,308	$904	34.2%	Low
22	Guaratuba, Paraná	$117	865	$541	26.0%	Low
23	Garopaba, Santa Catarina	$116	1,785	$640	29.3%	Low
24	Guarujá, São Paulo	$116	6,944	$608	26.6%	Low
25	Prado, Bahia	$115	893	$474	23.6%	Low
26	Socorro, São Paulo	$114	668	$849	28.4%	Low
27	Bombinhas, Santa Catarina	$114	5,063	$576	30.7%	Low
28	Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro	$114	730	$716	28.2%	Low
29	Florianópolis, Santa Catarina	$114	16,016	$717	34.5%	Low
30	Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro	$112	26,600	$1,132	41.5%	Low
31	Salinópolis, Pará	$112	928	$434	26.4%	Low
32	Peruíbe, São Paulo	$110	1,039	$477	23.6%	Low
33	Ubatuba, São Paulo	$110	10,604	$773	30.7%	Low
34	Paraty, Rio de Janeiro	$109	2,939	$787	30.0%	Low
35	Itapoá, Santa Catarina	$107	736	$478	26.2%	Low
36	Matinhos, Paraná	$106	1,520	$538	28.2%	Low
37	Urubici, Santa Catarina	$106	942	$635	25.0%	Low
38	Pontal do Paraná, Paraná	$106	856	$430	25.2%	Low
39	Ilhéus, Bahia	$104	780	$406	25.2%	Low
40	Caucaia, Ceará	$104	701	$738	30.4%	Low
41	Balneário Piçarras, Santa Catarina	$103	844	$528	27.1%	Low
42	Cairu, Bahia	$102	890	$680	30.8%	Low
43	Caraguatatuba, São Paulo	$101	2,666	$516	25.6%	Low
44	Imbituba, Santa Catarina	$101	2,532	$475	26.5%	Low
45	Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul	$98	3,131	$808	35.3%	Low
46	Itanhaem, São Paulo	$98	1,433	$402	22.6%	Low
47	Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro	$97	1,039	$486	25.2%	Low
48	Tibau do Sul, Rio Grande do Norte	$96	1,377	$780	33.7%	Low
49	Palhoça, Santa Catarina	$96	2,382	$398	27.6%	Low
50	Capão da Canoa, Rio Grande do Sul	$94	2,323	$332	27.1%	Low
51	Guarapari, Espírito Santo	$93	3,111	$523	28.5%	Low
52	Itacaré, Bahia	$93	823	$728	35.6%	Low
53	Belém, Pará	$92	1,071	$642	34.3%	Low
54	Niterói, Rio de Janeiro	$91	944	$722	35.7%	Low
55	Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Goiás	$90	1,304	$626	28.5%	Low
56	São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina	$90	878	$392	26.1%	Low
57	Torres, Rio Grande do Sul	$90	1,532	$401	29.0%	Low
58	São José dos Campos, São Paulo	$87	792	$621	36.0%	Low
59	Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro	$86	3,086	$676	33.7%	Low
60	Penha, Santa Catarina	$86	1,409	$656	32.7%	Low
61	Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro	$85	5,365	$530	30.0%	Low
62	Canela, Rio Grande do Sul	$85	1,116	$631	32.3%	Low
63	Olímpia, São Paulo	$83	2,050	$517	36.2%	Low
64	Mongaguá, São Paulo	$81	736	$326	22.4%	Low
65	New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro	$80	919	$490	27.3%	Low
66	Cabedelo, Paraíba	$77	856	$461	30.2%	Low
67	Maceió, Alagoas	$73	2,725	$791	42.2%	Low
68	Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo	$72	1,409	$430	32.7%	Low
69	Santos, São Paulo	$72	2,015	$547	33.1%	Low
70	Blumenau, Santa Catarina	$71	1,093	$319	30.5%	Low
71	Caldas Novas, Goiás	$70	2,676	$421	30.1%	Low
72	Tramandaí, Rio Grande do Sul	$70	795	$285	26.5%	Low
73	Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro	$69	644	$363	25.1%	Low
74	Praia Grande, São Paulo	$68	5,503	$354	25.9%	Low
75	Salvador, Bahia	$68	5,785	$508	35.7%	Low
76	Aracaju, Sergipe	$67	1,069	$479	34.3%	Low
77	Vila Velha, Espírito Santo	$65	1,715	$586	39.2%	Low
78	Plano Piloto, Federal District	$65	2,358	$641	43.4%	Low
79	Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais	$65	791	$529	30.9%	Low
80	João Pessoa, Paraíba	$64	4,656	$555	37.9%	Low
81	Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná	$62	2,140	$579	39.9%	Low
82	Brasília, Federal District	$59	675	$475	38.8%	Low
83	Fortaleza, Ceará	$59	2,813	$624	43.0%	Low
84	São Paulo, São Paulo	$58	28,184	$543	40.7%	Low
85	Campinas, São Paulo	$53	1,402	$454	38.5%	Low
86	Joinville, Santa Catarina	$53	895	$356	33.3%	Low
87	Vitória, Espírito Santo	$53	744	$520	42.7%	Low
88	Recife, Pernambuco	$52	2,300	$475	40.1%	Low
89	Natal, Rio Grande do Norte	$51	1,587	$477	38.0%	Low
90	Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais	$51	2,997	$464	39.3%	Low
91	São Vicente, São Paulo	$50	854	$310	29.4%	Low
92	São Luís, Maranhão	$50	674	$401	37.1%	Low
93	Goiânia, Goiás	$49	2,306	$370	33.7%	Low
94	Curitiba, Paraná	$46	4,794	$450	42.6%	Low
95	Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul	$45	2,946	$359	37.4%	Low
96	Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul	$43	773	$294	33.5%	Low
97	Cuiabá, Mato Grosso	$42	693	$286	32.4%	Low
98	Manaus, Amazonas	$40	851	$313	37.2%	Low
99	Guarulhos, São Paulo	$39	682	$349	36.5%	Low
100	Uberlândia, Minas Gerais	$38	743	$261	35.4%	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. Plano Piloto, Federal District leads Brazil with 43.4% occupancy, $641/month revenue, and 2,358 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	Plano Piloto, Federal District	43.4%	2,358	$641	$65	Low
2	Fortaleza, Ceará	43.0%	2,813	$624	$59	Low
3	Vitória, Espírito Santo	42.7%	744	$520	$53	Low
4	Curitiba, Paraná	42.6%	4,794	$450	$46	Low
5	Maceió, Alagoas	42.2%	2,725	$791	$73	Low
6	Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro	41.5%	26,600	$1,132	$112	Low
7	São Paulo, São Paulo	40.7%	28,184	$543	$58	Low
8	Recife, Pernambuco	40.1%	2,300	$475	$52	Low
9	Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná	39.9%	2,140	$579	$62	Low
10	Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais	39.3%	2,997	$464	$51	Low
11	Vila Velha, Espírito Santo	39.2%	1,715	$586	$65	Low
12	Brasília, Federal District	38.8%	675	$475	$59	Low
13	Campinas, São Paulo	38.5%	1,402	$454	$53	Low
14	Natal, Rio Grande do Norte	38.0%	1,587	$477	$51	Low
15	João Pessoa, Paraíba	37.9%	4,656	$555	$64	Low
16	Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul	37.4%	2,946	$359	$45	Low
17	Manaus, Amazonas	37.2%	851	$313	$40	Low
18	São Luís, Maranhão	37.1%	674	$401	$50	Low
19	Guarulhos, São Paulo	36.5%	682	$349	$39	Low
20	Olímpia, São Paulo	36.2%	2,050	$517	$83	Low
21	São José dos Campos, São Paulo	36.0%	792	$621	$87	Low
22	Salvador, Bahia	35.7%	5,785	$508	$68	Low
23	Niterói, Rio de Janeiro	35.7%	944	$722	$91	Low
24	Itacaré, Bahia	35.6%	823	$728	$93	Low
25	Ipojuca, Pernambuco	35.5%	4,177	$915	$123	Low
26	Uberlândia, Minas Gerais	35.4%	743	$261	$38	Low
27	Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul	35.3%	3,131	$808	$98	Low
28	Florianópolis, Santa Catarina	34.5%	16,016	$717	$114	Low
29	Aracaju, Sergipe	34.3%	1,069	$479	$67	Low
30	Belém, Pará	34.3%	1,071	$642	$92	Low
31	Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina	34.2%	4,308	$904	$121	Low
32	Goiânia, Goiás	33.7%	2,306	$370	$49	Low
33	Tibau do Sul, Rio Grande do Norte	33.7%	1,377	$780	$96	Low
34	Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro	33.7%	3,086	$676	$86	Low
35	Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul	33.5%	773	$294	$43	Low
36	Armação dos Búzios, Rio de Janeiro	33.4%	4,253	$1,279	$177	Low
37	Joinville, Santa Catarina	33.3%	895	$356	$53	Low
38	Santos, São Paulo	33.1%	2,015	$547	$72	Low
39	Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo	32.7%	1,409	$430	$72	Low
40	Penha, Santa Catarina	32.7%	1,409	$656	$86	Low
41	Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro	32.6%	2,380	$1,095	$167	Low
42	Cuiabá, Mato Grosso	32.4%	693	$286	$42	Low
43	Canela, Rio Grande do Sul	32.3%	1,116	$631	$85	Low
44	Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais	30.9%	791	$529	$65	Low
45	Porto Seguro, Bahia	30.8%	3,668	$908	$144	Low
46	Cairu, Bahia	30.8%	890	$680	$102	Low
47	Ubatuba, São Paulo	30.7%	10,604	$773	$110	Low
48	Bombinhas, Santa Catarina	30.7%	5,063	$576	$114	Low
49	Ilhabela, São Paulo	30.6%	2,794	$942	$142	Low
50	Aquiraz, Ceará	30.6%	1,083	$892	$136	Low
51	Blumenau, Santa Catarina	30.5%	1,093	$319	$71	Low
52	Caucaia, Ceará	30.4%	701	$738	$104	Low
53	Cabedelo, Paraíba	30.2%	856	$461	$77	Low
54	Maragogi, Alagoas	30.2%	747	$899	$125	Low
55	Caldas Novas, Goiás	30.1%	2,676	$421	$70	Low
56	Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro	30.0%	5,365	$530	$85	Low
57	Paraty, Rio de Janeiro	30.0%	2,939	$787	$109	Low
58	Itapema, Santa Catarina	29.9%	2,022	$603	$122	Low
59	Campos do Jordão, São Paulo	29.6%	3,301	$1,010	$157	Low
60	Governador Celso Ramos, Santa Catarina	29.5%	1,564	$570	$131	Low
61	São Vicente, São Paulo	29.4%	854	$310	$50	Low
62	Garopaba, Santa Catarina	29.3%	1,785	$640	$116	Low
63	Bertioga, São Paulo	29.2%	4,387	$1,251	$198	Low
64	Torres, Rio Grande do Sul	29.0%	1,532	$401	$90	Low
65	São Sebastião, São Paulo	28.7%	6,108	$1,185	$194	Low
66	Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Goiás	28.5%	1,304	$626	$90	Low
67	Guarapari, Espírito Santo	28.5%	3,111	$523	$93	Low
68	Socorro, São Paulo	28.4%	668	$849	$114	Low
69	Tamandaré, Pernambuco	28.4%	1,233	$892	$146	Low
70	Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro	28.2%	730	$716	$114	Low
71	Matinhos, Paraná	28.2%	1,520	$538	$106	Low
72	Palhoça, Santa Catarina	27.6%	2,382	$398	$96	Low
73	New Fribourg, Rio de Janeiro	27.3%	919	$490	$80	Low
74	Capão da Canoa, Rio Grande do Sul	27.1%	2,323	$332	$94	Low
75	Balneário Piçarras, Santa Catarina	27.1%	844	$528	$103	Low
76	Pirenópolis, Goiás	26.8%	1,534	$835	$127	Low
77	Guarujá, São Paulo	26.6%	6,944	$608	$116	Low
78	Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro	26.5%	754	$786	$138	Low
79	Imbituba, Santa Catarina	26.5%	2,532	$475	$101	Low
80	Tramandaí, Rio Grande do Sul	26.5%	795	$285	$70	Low
81	Salinópolis, Pará	26.4%	928	$434	$112	Low
82	Mata de São João, Bahia	26.4%	1,414	$1,122	$206	Low
83	Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro	26.2%	2,073	$945	$150	Low
84	Itapoá, Santa Catarina	26.2%	736	$478	$107	Low
85	São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina	26.1%	878	$392	$90	Low
86	Guaratuba, Paraná	26.0%	865	$541	$117	Low
87	Praia Grande, São Paulo	25.9%	5,503	$354	$68	Low
88	Caraguatatuba, São Paulo	25.6%	2,666	$516	$101	Low
89	Ilhéus, Bahia	25.2%	780	$406	$104	Low
90	Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro	25.2%	1,039	$486	$97	Low
91	Pontal do Paraná, Paraná	25.2%	856	$430	$106	Low
92	Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro	25.1%	644	$363	$69	Low
93	Urubici, Santa Catarina	25.0%	942	$635	$106	Low
94	Xangri-lá, Rio Grande do Sul	24.9%	845	$533	$163	Low
95	Camaçari, Bahia	24.8%	1,958	$854	$179	Low
96	Maraú, Bahia	24.6%	941	$582	$148	Low
97	Prado, Bahia	23.6%	893	$474	$115	Low
98	Peruíbe, São Paulo	23.6%	1,039	$477	$110	Low
99	Itanhaem, São Paulo	22.6%	1,433	$402	$98	Low
100	Mongaguá, São Paulo	22.4%	736	$326	$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 28,184 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 $1,279. 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?

Plano Piloto, Federal District has the highest occupancy rate in this comparison at 43.4%. 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 $206 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 31.5% occupancy, and the top performer posts $1,279 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 31.5%. 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 1,433 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 2026-04-08. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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