Airbnb market data · 202512 months to June 2025
Oriental, Costa Rica Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Oriental brought in ₡1,776,018 over the 12 months through June 2025, across just 20 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Oriental run through June 2025.
The short answer
Oriental Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged ₡20,640 a night and were booked on 33% of available nights.
February, the best month, brought in about 87% more per listing than December, the slowest. With only 20 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 20 active listings, Oriental is the sixth-largest of 8 Cartago Province markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Oriental?
Gross bookings per Oriental listing averaged ₡1,776,018 over the 12 months to June 2025 (Cartago Province average: ₡3,097,728), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Oriental listing brought in ₡343,000 in February, its best month, and ₡183,000 in December, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 32% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Oriental's 20 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ₡461,000+ a month, about 2.6 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn ₡288,000 or more, roughly ₡110,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about ₡177,000 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ₡94,700 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.
February earned about 1.9 times what December did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₡242,000. Dashed: June left out, as the latest month's data looks incomplete.
Oriental Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the June 2025 data.
February led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in September.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | Booking Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | ₡202,051 | 33.7% | ₡22,607 | 5 days |
| Aug 2024 | ₡225,547 | 26.3% | ₡21,955 | 10 days |
| Sep 2024 | ₡212,210 | 23.6% | ₡24,909 | 12 days |
| Oct 2024 | ₡241,931 | 27.4% | ₡21,735 | 6 days |
| Nov 2024 | ₡231,655 | 36.4% | ₡21,781 | 16 days |
| Dec 2024 | ₡182,994 | 28.8% | ₡22,059 | 33 days |
| Jan 2025 | ₡256,146 | 37.8% | ₡22,293 | 14 days |
| Feb 2025 | ₡342,668 | 49.7% | ₡21,312 | 15 days |
| Mar 2025 | ₡309,896 | 40.3% | ₡20,848 | 30 days |
| Apr 2025 | ₡236,398 | 27.9% | ₡20,749 | 13 days |
| May 2025 | ₡224,158 | 30.6% | ₡21,561 | 10 days |
| Jun 2025* | ₡206,546 | 27.3% | ₡22,390 | 6 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. *Jun 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.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Oriental address, run it through the Airbnb estimator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Oriental Profitable?
Yes, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Oriental Airbnb took in ₡1,776,018 in the 12 months to June 2025, counting listings open only part of the year, and a listing in the top quarter, run by its owner at everyday costs, keeps about ₡177,000 a month after running costs.
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.
Oriental Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Gross bookings | ₡1,776,018 | ₡2,881,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's fee15.5% of bookings, Airbnb's standard host-only fee | −₡275,000 | −₡446,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −₡89,000 | −₡144,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −₡36,000 | −₡58,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −₡53,000 | −₡86,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −₡18,000 | −₡18,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −₡9,000 | −₡9,000 |
| 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 | −₡480,000 | −₡761,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | ₡1,296,018about ₡108,000 a month | ₡2,120,000about ₡177,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Oriental Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Oriental'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 Oriental 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 Oriental's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Oriental listings are booked on 47% or more of their nights, against 24% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of ₡19,800 adds about ₡198,000 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge ₡23,600 a night or more, against a median of ₡19,800. 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 ₡178,000 a year.
- Open for the busy months. February brought the average listing about ₡343,000, against ₡183,000 in December, 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 ₡240,000 a month, against ₡148,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Oriental?
Oriental listings were booked on 33% of the nights they were open over the past year, 11 percentage points above the Cartago Province average (22%) and 3 points below the Costa Rica average (36%). Occupancy swings from 24% in September to 50% in February.
Across Oriental's 20 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 62%+ of open nights, 38 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 47% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 24% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 16% or less, under two nights a week.
February was the busiest month in Oriental, September the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Dashed: June data incomplete.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Oriental?
The average nightly rate in Oriental, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ₡20,640 over the past year, about 59% below the Cartago Province average of ₡50,200 and about 81% below the Costa Rica average of ₡109,000. Averaged month by month, rates peak in September at about ₡24,900 and bottom out in March and April at about ₡20,700.
Across Oriental's 20 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge ₡35,600+ a night, about 1.8 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge ₡23,600 or more.
- Typical properties (median) charge about ₡19,800 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge ₡14,400 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
September rates ran 20% above April's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₡22,000. Dashed: June data incomplete. The 12-month ADR of ₡20,640 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 Oriental
With only 20 active listings, the monthly pattern in Oriental is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in February and bottomed out in December.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Oriental?
Guests book Oriental stays 15 days ahead on average (about two weeks), so many trips are booked close to arrival. December stays are booked furthest out, about 33 days ahead, and July stays closest to arrival, about 5 days. A typical December booking is made in mid-November.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
Dashed: June data incomplete.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Oriental
None of the 20 active listings in Oriental 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 Oriental.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Oriental
AirROI's area guide picks six Oriental neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Orosi Valley, Guayabo and Cachi. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Orosi Valley | A picturesque valley with beautiful landscapes, waterfalls, and rich cultural heritage. Ideal for visitors looking for tranquility and nature. | Orosi River, Orosi Church, Catarata de La Paz, Canyoning and Waterfalls, Scenic drives through the valley |
| Guayabo | Historical site with archaeological importance attractive to history buffs and travelers interested in indigenous culture. | Guayabo National Monument, Archaeological tours, Nature trails, Local cultural experiences |
| Cachi | With its stunning views and proximity to the Reventazón River, Cachi is an emerging area for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. | Cachi Dam, Reventazón River, Hiking trails, Bird watching, Cultural experiences in local villages |
| El Tejar | A growing residential area near Turrialba, El Tejar offers a local experience with easy access to attractions, appealing for budget travelers. | Local markets, Cultural festivals, Natural hot springs nearby, Coffee farm tours |
| Santa Rosa | A small community near Turrialba that presents a rural Costa Rican experience, ideal for visitors wanting to escape the busyness of tourist hotspots. | Local farms, Nature walks, Cultural exchanges with locals, Agricultural tours |
| Pacacua | Known for its rich biodiversity and natural landscapes, Pacacua attracts those interested in adventure and eco-friendly tourism. | Hiking trails, Bird watching, Nature reserves, Community tours |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Oriental vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 23 km, Jardín (17 km away, 33 listings) earned the most per listing, about 2.4 times as much as Oriental. Curridabat was the busiest, booked on 42% of nights against 33% in Oriental.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Isidro 10 km | 47 | ₡2,947,429 | ₡48,658 | 22% |
| San Pedro 13 km | 166 | ₡2,574,908 | ₡30,484 | 37% |
| Curridabat 15 km | 97 | ₡3,577,670 | ₡29,631 | 42% |
| Jardín 17 km | 33 | ₡4,338,847 | ₡49,373 | 24% |
| Carmen 19 km | 220 | ₡3,944,658 | ₡36,962 | 38% |
| Catedral 19 km | 107 | ₡2,819,721 | ₡31,494 | 33% |
| San Marcos 21 km | 32 | ₡4,094,496 | ₡60,654 | 26% |
| San José 23 km | 505 | ₡3,520,501 | ₡37,128 | 39% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Cartago Province
- Turrialba Airbnb data 78 listings
FAQ
Oriental Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Oriental?
An active Oriental Airbnb grossed ₡1,776,018 on average in the 12 months to June 2025, according to AirROI's tracking of 20 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ₡288,000 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Oriental?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Oriental listings earn between ₡94,700 and ₡288,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth ₡461,000 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 Oriental?
Listings in Oriental were booked on 33% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 22% for the Cartago Province average. February was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Oriental?
The average booked night in Oriental cost ₡20,640 before fees. Half of listings charge between ₡14,400 and ₡23,600, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Oriental?
None of the active Oriental 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 Oriental?
It can be, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Oriental Airbnb grossed ₡1,776,018 in the 12 months to June 2025, 43% below the Cartago Province average of ₡3,097,728, though with only 20 active listings a single property can move that figure, counting listings open only part of the year, and a listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, keeps about ₡177,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Oriental?
February paid best over the past year, at ₡343,000 per active listing, and December paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Oriental?
Oriental stays were booked 15 days (about two weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing can still fill close to the date.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Oriental?
Orosi Valley, Guayabo and Cachi draw the most short-term rental interest in Oriental. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Oriental?
AirROI counted 20 active Airbnb listings in Oriental as of June 2025. The closest tracked market is San Isidro, 10 km away.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 20 active Airbnb listings in Oriental from July 2024 to June 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.