Airbnb market data · 202512 months to April 2025
San Pedro, Alajuela Province Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in San Pedro brought in ₡2,407,963 over the 12 months through April 2025, across just 19 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for San Pedro run through April 2025.
The short answer
San Pedro Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged ₡33,243 a night and were booked on 18% of available nights.
Timing matters: in May, the best month, the average listing earned about three times as much as in March, the slowest. With only 19 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 19 active listings, San Pedro is the 35th-largest of 43 Alajuela Province markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in San Pedro?
Gross bookings per San Pedro listing averaged ₡2,407,963 over the 12 months to April 2025 (Alajuela Province average: ₡8,269,213), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average San Pedro listing brought in ₡727,000 in May, its best month, and ₡238,000 in March, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 39% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across San Pedro's 19 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ₡928,000+ a month, about four times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn ₡523,000 or more, roughly ₡300,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about ₡227,000 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ₡117,000 or less, about half 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 three times what March did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₡377,000.
San Pedro Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the April 2025 data.
May led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in March and bookings in January, 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 | ₡727,419 | 27.0% | ₡28,089 | 17 days |
| Jun 2024 | ₡592,275 | 9.3% | ₡28,269 | 17 days |
| Jul 2024 | ₡287,535 | 17.3% | ₡28,628 | 4 days |
| Aug 2024 | ₡296,633 | 13.9% | ₡28,417 | 14 days |
| Sep 2024 | ₡380,174 | 12.1% | ₡28,172 | 18 days |
| Oct 2024 | ₡465,074 | 14.1% | ₡28,183 | 22 days |
| Nov 2024 | ₡343,590 | 10.8% | ₡28,027 | 11 days |
| Dec 2024 | ₡334,216 | 25.8% | ₡32,095 | 30 days |
| Jan 2025 | ₡301,751 | 27.1% | ₡33,690 | 24 days |
| Feb 2025 | ₡239,925 | 26.5% | ₡33,539 | 37 days |
| Mar 2025 | ₡238,358 | 21.5% | ₡33,998 | 44 days |
| Apr 2025 | ₡321,191 | 24.8% | ₡33,917 | 48 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.
The typical San Pedro listing earns about ₡227,000 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb estimator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in San Pedro Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average San Pedro Airbnb took in ₡2,407,963 in the 12 months to April 2025, an average that counts every active listing, including those open only part of the year. A listing in the top quarter took in about ₡5,543,000, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about ₡341,000 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money.
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.
San Pedro Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Gross bookings | ₡2,407,963 | ₡5,543,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's fee15.5% of bookings, Airbnb's standard host-only fee | −₡373,000 | −₡859,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −₡120,000 | −₡277,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −₡48,000 | −₡111,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −₡72,000 | −₡166,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −₡24,000 | −₡24,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −₡12,000 | −₡12,000 |
| 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 | −₡649,000 | −₡1,449,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | ₡1,758,963about ₡147,000 a month | ₡4,094,000about ₡341,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own San Pedro Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from San Pedro'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 San Pedro 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 San Pedro's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of San Pedro listings are booked on 25% or more of their nights, against 15% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of ₡25,700 adds about ₡257,000 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge ₡29,900 a night or more, against a median of ₡25,700. 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 ₡241,000 a year.
- Open for the busy months. May brought the average listing about ₡727,000, against ₡238,000 in March, 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 ₡462,000 a month, against ₡201,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in San Pedro?
San Pedro listings were booked on 18% of the nights they were open over the past year, 19 percentage points below the Alajuela Province average (37%) and 18 points below the Costa Rica average (36%). Occupancy climbs to 27% in January and falls to 9% in June.
Across San Pedro's 19 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 41%+ of open nights, 26 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 25% or more, roughly one and a half nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 15% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 8% or less, less than one night a week.
January was the busiest month in San Pedro, June the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
The 12-month rate of 18% 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 San Pedro?
The average nightly rate in San Pedro, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ₡33,243 over the past year, about 50% below the Alajuela Province average of ₡67,000 and about 70% below the Costa Rica average of ₡109,000. Rates peak in March and April at about ₡34,000 and bottom out in May and November at about ₡28,000.
Across San Pedro's 19 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge ₡53,200+ a night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge ₡29,900 or more.
- Typical properties (median) charge about ₡25,700 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge ₡18,000 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
March rates ran 21% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₡30,400. The 12-month ADR of ₡33,243 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 San Pedro
With only 19 active listings, the monthly pattern in San Pedro is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in May and bottomed out in March.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in San Pedro?
Guests book San Pedro stays 25 days ahead on average (about four weeks). April stays are booked furthest out, about 48 days ahead, and July stays closest to arrival, about 4 days. A typical April booking is made in late February.
April stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in San Pedro
None of the 19 active listings in San Pedro 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 San Pedro.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in San Pedro
AirROI's area guide picks San Jose and Manuel Antonio as the parts of San Pedro 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 |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose | The capital city of Costa Rica, offering cultural experiences, museums, and historical sites. A great spot for those wanting to explore urban Costa Rica. | Museo Nacional de Costa Rica, Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica, Central Market, Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, Metropolitan Cathedral |
| Manuel Antonio | Known for its stunning national park that combines beaches and rainforest, attracting those who love wildlife and outdoor activities. | Manuel Antonio National Park, Manuel Antonio Beach, Espadilla Beach, Zip-lining Tours, Horseback Riding |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
San Pedro vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 17 km, Concepción (17 km away, 38 listings) earned the most per listing, about 2.8 times as much as San Pedro. Río Segundo was the busiest, booked on 39% of nights against 18% in San Pedro.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grecia 3 km | 41 | ₡3,799,431 | ₡43,905 | 35% |
| San Isidro 7 km | 66 | ₡6,603,015 | ₡76,505 | 33% |
| San Rafael 10 km | 40 | ₡3,304,735 | ₡48,861 | 33% |
| Sabana Redonda 12 km | 73 | ₡6,120,306 | ₡60,973 | 29% |
| Alajuela 13 km | 286 | ₡3,679,560 | ₡34,490 | 38% |
| Atenas 15 km | 52 | ₡5,936,351 | ₡65,975 | 36% |
| Río Segundo 17 km | 52 | ₡3,334,241 | ₡27,160 | 39% |
| Concepción 17 km | 38 | ₡6,751,931 | ₡77,478 | 30% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Alajuela Province
- La Fortuna Airbnb data 1,539 listings
- Peñas Blancas Airbnb data 388 listings
- Quesada Airbnb data 96 listings
- Monterrey Airbnb data 77 listings
- Desamparados Airbnb data 66 listings
- Bijagua Airbnb data 63 listings
- La Tigra Airbnb data 52 listings
FAQ
San Pedro Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in San Pedro?
An active San Pedro Airbnb grossed ₡2,407,963 on average in the 12 months to April 2025, according to AirROI's tracking of 19 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ₡523,000 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in San Pedro?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of San Pedro listings earn between ₡117,000 and ₡523,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth ₡928,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in San Pedro?
Listings in San Pedro were booked on 18% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 37% for the Alajuela Province average. January was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in San Pedro?
The average booked night in San Pedro cost ₡33,243 before fees. Half of listings charge between ₡18,000 and ₡29,900; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in San Pedro?
None of the active San Pedro 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 San Pedro?
Yes, when it's run well. The average San Pedro Airbnb grossed ₡2,407,963 in the 12 months to April 2025, 71% below the Alajuela Province average of ₡8,269,213, though with only 19 active listings a single property can move that figure, counting listings open only part of the year. A listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, has about ₡341,000 a month left before the mortgage or rent, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in San Pedro?
May paid best over the past year, at ₡727,000 per active listing, and March paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in San Pedro?
San Pedro stays were booked 25 days (about four 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 San Pedro?
San Jose and Manuel Antonio draw the most short-term rental interest in San Pedro. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in San Pedro?
AirROI counted 19 active Airbnb listings in San Pedro as of April 2025. The closest tracked market is Grecia, 3 km away.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 19 active Airbnb listings in San Pedro 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.