Airbnb market data · 202512 months to April 2025
Pital, Costa Rica Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Pital brought in ₡8,119,299 over the 12 months through April 2025, across just 18 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Pital run through April 2025.
The short answer
Pital Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged ₡89,297 a night and were booked on 19% of available nights.
Timing matters: in May, the best month, the average listing earned about 17.4 times as much as in February, the slowest. With only 18 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 18 active listings, Pital is the 38th-largest of 43 Alajuela Province markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Pital?
Gross bookings per Pital listing averaged ₡8,119,299 over the 12 months to April 2025 (Alajuela Province average: ₡8,269,213), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Pital listing brought in ₡2,320,000 in May, its best month, and ₡133,000 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 57% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Pital's 18 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ₡1,800,000+ a month, about three times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn ₡1,320,000 or more, roughly ₡730,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about ₡594,000 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ₡368,000 or less, about 62% of the median.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
May earned about 17.4 times what February did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₡921,000. Dashed: April left out, as the latest month's data looks incomplete.
Pital Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the April 2025 data.
May led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in December and bookings in July, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | Booking Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | ₡2,320,502 | 20.4% | ₡65,987 | 6 days |
| Jun 2024 | ₡2,234,397 | 7.8% | ₡66,089 | 7 days |
| Jul 2024 | ₡1,259,561 | 36.4% | ₡66,140 | 7 days |
| Aug 2024 | ₡582,114 | 11.8% | ₡66,342 | 25 days |
| Sep 2024 | ₡617,143 | 15.2% | ₡63,665 | 40 days |
| Oct 2024 | ₡782,846 | 20.8% | ₡64,119 | 54 days |
| Nov 2024 | ₡757,097 | 18.2% | ₡66,092 | 82 days |
| Dec 2024 | ₡921,273 | 30.7% | ₡91,503 | 120 days |
| Jan 2025 | ₡217,018 | 7.4% | ₡75,960 | 84 days |
| Feb 2025 | ₡133,056 | 6.8% | ₡75,712 | 22 days |
| Mar 2025 | ₡308,939 | 10.3% | ₡78,377 | 32 days |
| Apr 2025* | ₡87,828 | 6.7% | ₡81,565 | 15 days |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in for stays in that month. *Apr 2025 is the latest month and looks incomplete: its occupancy sits well below the calendar months either side of it, as the latest month often does before late bookings are recorded. It may be revised and is not counted as a best or worst month.
The typical Pital listing earns about ₡594,000 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb income calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Pital Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Pital Airbnb took in ₡8,119,299 in the 12 months to April 2025, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about ₡494,000 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about ₡1,113,000 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
Pital Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Gross bookings | ₡8,119,299 | ₡18,096,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's fee15.5% of bookings, Airbnb's standard host-only fee | −₡1,258,000 | −₡2,805,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −₡406,000 | −₡905,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −₡162,000 | −₡362,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −₡244,000 | −₡543,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −₡81,000 | −₡81,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −₡41,000 | −₡41,000 |
| Management₡0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | ₡0 | ₡0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | ₡0 | ₡0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | ₡0 | ₡0 |
| Total running costsAbout 27% of bookings | −₡2,192,000 | −₡4,737,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | ₡5,927,299about ₡494,000 a month | ₡13,359,000about ₡1,113,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Pital Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Pital's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Pital home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
How Pital's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Pital listings are booked on 22% or more of their nights, against 13% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of ₡58,700 adds about ₡587,000 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge ₡99,700 a night or more, against a median of ₡58,700. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about ₡812,000 a year.
- Open for the busy months. May brought the average listing about ₡2,320,000, against ₡133,000 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about ₡1,508,000 a month, against ₡677,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Pital?
Pital listings were booked on 19% of the nights they were open over the past year, 18 percentage points below the Alajuela Province average (37%) and 17 points below the Costa Rica average (36%). Occupancy swings from 7% in February to 36% in July.
Across Pital's 18 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 29%+ of open nights, 16 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 22% or more, roughly one and a half nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 13% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 8% or less, less than one night a week.
July was the busiest month in Pital, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Dashed: April data incomplete. The 12-month rate of 19% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Pital?
The average nightly rate in Pital, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ₡89,297 over the past year, about 33% above the Alajuela Province average of ₡67,000 and about 18% below the Costa Rica average of ₡109,000. Rates peak in December at about ₡91,500 and bottom out in September and October at about ₡63,700.
Across Pital's 18 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge ₡149,000+ a night, about 2.5 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge ₡99,700 or more, about ₡41,000 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about ₡58,700 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge ₡27,500 or less, about half of the median.
December rates ran 44% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₡70,900. Dashed: April data incomplete. The 12-month ADR of ₡89,297 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Pital
With only 18 active listings, the monthly pattern in Pital is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in May and bottomed out in February.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Pital?
Guests book Pital stays 49 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 120 days ahead, and May stays closest to arrival, about 6 days. A typical December booking is made in mid-August.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
Dashed: April data incomplete. The 12-month figure of 49 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Pital
None of the 18 active listings in Pital display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Pital.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Pital
AirROI's area guide picks Manuel Antonio and Punta Arenas as the parts of Pital that draw short-term rental guests. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Manuel Antonio | Offers stunning beaches and a beautiful national park, popular with nature lovers and families looking for an outdoor experience with wildlife. | Manuel Antonio National Park, beaches, Los Campesinos Biological Reserve, hiking trails, wildlife viewing, local dining |
| Punta Arenas | A gateway to many attractions in the central and southern Pacific coast. A good base for exploring nearby national parks and biological reserves. | Puntarenas Beach, Isla tortuga tours, Parks and reserves, local restaurants, cultural experiences, historic sites |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Pital vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 47 km, Monterrey (47 km away, 77 listings) earned the most per listing, about 39% more than Pital.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Virgen 25 km | 34 | ₡2,314,421 | ₡43,421 | 22% |
| Venecia 29 km | 41 | ₡4,613,627 | ₡43,347 | 28% |
| Quesada 36 km | 96 | ₡2,893,487 | ₡51,378 | 25% |
| Florencia 36 km | 30 | ₡3,181,637 | ₡54,735 | 20% |
| San Carlos 41 km | 95 | ₡9,347,586 | ₡80,290 | 39% |
| La Tigra 46 km | 52 | ₡4,931,284 | ₡58,690 | 26% |
| La Fortuna 46 km | 1,539 | ₡10,340,666 | ₡74,168 | 40% |
| Monterrey 47 km | 77 | ₡11,265,973 | ₡71,194 | 43% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Alajuela Province
- Peñas Blancas Airbnb data 388 listings
- Alajuela Airbnb data 286 listings
- Sabana Redonda Airbnb data 73 listings
- Desamparados Airbnb data 66 listings
- San Isidro Airbnb data 66 listings
- Bijagua Airbnb data 63 listings
- Atenas Airbnb data 52 listings
- Río Segundo Airbnb data 52 listings
FAQ
Pital Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Pital?
An active Pital Airbnb grossed ₡8,119,299 on average in the 12 months to April 2025, according to AirROI's tracking of 18 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ₡1,320,000 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Pital?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Pital listings earn between ₡368,000 and ₡1,320,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth ₡1,800,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Pital?
Listings in Pital were booked on 19% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 37% for the Alajuela Province average. July was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Pital?
The average booked night in Pital cost ₡89,297 before fees. Half of listings charge between ₡27,500 and ₡99,700, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Pital?
None of the active Pital listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Pital?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Pital Airbnb grossed ₡8,119,299 in the 12 months to April 2025, in line with the Alajuela Province average, though with only 18 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, ₡5,927,299 a year (about ₡494,000 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about ₡1,113,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Pital?
May paid best over the past year, at ₡2,320,000 per active listing, and February paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Pital?
Pital stays were booked 49 days (about seven weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Pital?
Manuel Antonio and Punta Arenas draw the most short-term rental interest in Pital. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Pital?
AirROI counted 18 active Airbnb listings in Pital as of April 2025. The closest tracked market is La Virgen, 25 km away.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 18 active Airbnb listings in Pital from May 2024 to April 2025 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Costa Rican colóns at ₡461 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.