Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Playa Negra, Costa Rica Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Playa Negra brought in ₡12,184,385 over the 12 months through October 2026, across just 23 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Playa Negra Airbnb Market at a Glance
Both rates and bookings run ahead of the Limón average. Listings averaged ₡99,284 a night and were booked on 43% of available nights, against ₡85,300 and 36% for the Limón average.
January, the best month, brought in about 61% more per listing than May, the slowest. With only 23 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 23 active listings, Playa Negra is the fourth-largest of 4 Limón markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Playa Negra?
Gross bookings per Playa Negra listing averaged ₡12,184,385 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Limón average: ₡8,135,512), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Playa Negra listing brought in ₡1,930,000 in January, its best month, and ₡1,200,000 in May, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 30% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Playa Negra's 23 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ₡3,100,000+ a month, about 2.3 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn ₡2,240,000 or more, roughly ₡870,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about ₡1,370,000 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ₡575,000 or less, about 42% 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.
January earned about 1.6 times what May did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₡1,570,000.
Playa Negra Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
January 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in October 2025.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | ₡1,581,631 | 53.0% | ₡99,601 | ₡51,020 | 37 days | 2.7 nights |
| Nov 2025 | ₡1,362,604 | 43.3% | ₡101,407 | ₡45,420 | 38 days | 2.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | ₡1,783,384 | 48.2% | ₡105,779 | ₡57,529 | 32 days | 4.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | ₡1,933,909 | 46.8% | ₡111,239 | ₡62,384 | 27 days | 4.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | ₡1,718,242 | 50.6% | ₡104,843 | ₡61,366 | 26 days | 3.4 nights |
| Mar 2026 | ₡1,528,673 | 43.9% | ₡100,096 | ₡49,312 | 28 days | 3.8 nights |
| Apr 2026 | ₡1,326,089 | 38.3% | ₡101,988 | ₡44,203 | 39 days | 4.5 nights |
| May 2026 | ₡1,201,716 | 41.7% | ₡98,889 | ₡38,765 | 31 days | 4.7 nights |
| Jun 2026 | ₡1,349,129 | 48.0% | ₡90,248 | ₡44,971 | 24 days | 3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | ₡1,911,636 | 47.1% | ₡93,354 | ₡61,666 | 46 days | 5.1 nights |
| Aug 2026 | ₡1,571,116 | 43.8% | ₡94,281 | ₡50,681 | 54 days | 4.1 nights |
| Sep 2026 | ₡1,546,536 | 48.7% | ₡89,020 | ₡51,551 | 42 days | 4.8 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
The typical Playa Negra listing earns about ₡1,370,000 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb revenue calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Playa Negra Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Playa Negra Airbnb took in ₡12,184,385 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about ₡720,000 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 ₡1,190,000 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the ₡500,000 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about ₡760,000 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about ₡620,000 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.
Playa Negra Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | ₡11,684,385 | ₡19,060,000 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay4% of Playa Negra bookings | ₡500,000 | ₡820,000 |
| Gross bookings | ₡12,184,385 | ₡19,880,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 83% of Playa Negra listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −₡1,620,000 | −₡2,650,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; ₡0 if you clean yourself | −₡500,000 | −₡820,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −₡610,000 | −₡990,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −₡240,000 | −₡400,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −₡370,000 | −₡600,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −₡120,000 | −₡120,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −₡60,000 | −₡60,000 |
| 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 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −₡3,520,000 | −₡5,640,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | ₡8,664,385about ₡720,000 a month | ₡14,240,000about ₡1,190,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Playa Negra Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Playa Negra'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 Playa Negra 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 Playa Negra's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Playa Negra listings are booked on 66% or more of their nights, against 47% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of ₡89,800 adds about ₡898,000 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge ₡134,000 a night or more, against a median of ₡89,800. 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 ₡1,170,000 a year.
- Open for the busy months. January brought the average listing about ₡1,930,000, against ₡1,200,000 in May, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Playa Negra listings average 4.83 stars, and 48% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
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 ₡1,660,000 a month, against ₡1,020,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Playa Negra?
Playa Negra listings were booked on 43% of the nights they were open over the past year, 7 percentage points above the Limón average (36%) and 7 points above the Costa Rica average (36%). Occupancy climbs to 53% in October and falls to 38% in April.
Across Playa Negra's 23 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 79%+ of open nights, 32 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 66% or more, roughly five nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 47% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 25% or less, under two nights a week.
October was the busiest month in Playa Negra, April the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 43% 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 Playa Negra?
The average nightly rate in Playa Negra, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ₡99,284 over the past year, about 16% above the Limón average of ₡85,300 and about 9% below the Costa Rica average of ₡109,000. Rates peak in January at about ₡111,000 and bottom out in June and September at about ₡89,000.
Across Playa Negra's 23 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge ₡167,000+ a night, about 1.9 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge ₡134,000 or more, about ₡44,000 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about ₡89,800 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge ₡60,800 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
January rates ran 25% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₡99,200.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Playa Negra?
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Playa Negra it averaged ₡46,000 over the past year, from about ₡38,800 in May to about ₡62,400 in January.
Across Playa Negra's 23 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ₡93,400+ per open night, about 2.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn ₡69,600 or more, about ₡29,000 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about ₡40,800 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ₡16,200 or less, about 40% of the median.
January RevPAR was about 1.6 times May's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₡51,600. The 12-month RevPAR of ₡46,000 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Playa Negra
With only 23 active listings, the monthly pattern in Playa Negra is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in January and bottomed out in May.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Playa Negra?
Guests book Playa Negra stays 31 days ahead on average (about four weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 54 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 24 days. A typical August booking is made in late June.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2025 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 31 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 Playa Negra
None of the 23 active listings in Playa Negra 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 Playa Negra.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Playa Negra
AirROI's area guide picks South Playa Negra (Town Border), Central Beachfront (Calle Playa Negra) and Playa Negra Jungle Fringe (Inland Route 256) as the parts of Playa Negra 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 |
|---|---|---|
| South Playa Negra (Town Border) | This southern strip sits within a ten-minute walk of Puerto Viejo village center, making it the primary choice for guests who want beach access without needing a rental car. Stays cater to beginner surfers, couples, and weekend visitors looking for proximity to restaurants, bike rentals, and bus stops. | Playa Negra Beach Break, The Point Sports Bar, El Pampa Asador, Black Shack Surf School, Puerto Viejo Town Entrance |
| Central Beachfront (Calle Playa Negra) | Stretching along the coastal dirt road parallel to the black sand shoreline, this zone attracts vacationers and remote workers seeking oceanfront accommodation. Guests book self-catering casitas and boutique lodges set steps from the surf breaks and local beachfront dining. | Hotel Banana Azul Beach Club, Hotel La Perla Negra, Calle Playa Negra, Playa Negra Soccer Field, Casa Vikingo |
| Playa Negra Jungle Fringe (Inland Route 256) | Set off the coastal track toward the lush canopy and Highway 256, this sector draws families, long-term renters, and nature travellers seeking quieter surroundings away from coastal foot traffic. Lodgings consist mostly of private standalone villas and eco-lodges requiring bikes or taxis for transit. | Ruta 256, Crystal Jungle Villa, Finca La Isla Botanical Garden, Cacao Trails Chocolate Museum, Quebrada Hotel |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Playa Negra vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Playa Negra out-earns every one of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 73 km; the best of them, Playa Chiquita, averaged about 17% less per listing. None of them fills more nights than Playa Negra (43%); the busiest, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Punta Uva, each reached 38%.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talamanca 1 km | 126 | ₡7,470,692 | ₡77,413 | 35% |
| Cahuita 2 km | 1,852 | ₡8,415,363 | ₡75,385 | 35% |
| Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 2 km | 204 | ₡7,558,751 | ₡69,174 | 38% |
| Playa Chiquita 7 km | 36 | ₡10,135,042 | ₡115,219 | 33% |
| Punta Uva 9 km | 36 | ₡9,144,728 | ₡98,833 | 38% |
| Limón 48 km | 93 | ₡2,594,733 | ₡48,990 | 25% |
| Bocas del Toro Panama · 62 km | 453 | ₡7,606,699 | ₡79,101 | 34% |
| Bastimentos Panama · 73 km | 133 | ₡7,723,342 | ₡98,842 | 31% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Limón
- Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Airbnb data 100 listings
See all 4 Limón Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Playa Negra
Markets elsewhere in Costa Rica with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Playa Negra:
- Sámara Airbnb data Costa Rica · ₡93,914/night · 41.7%
- Uvita Airbnb data Costa Rica · ₡98,861/night · 39.4%
- Coco Airbnb data Costa Rica · ₡87,782/night · 40.1%
FAQ
Playa Negra Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Playa Negra?
An active Playa Negra Airbnb grossed ₡12,184,385 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 23 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ₡2,240,000 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Playa Negra?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Playa Negra listings earn between ₡575,000 and ₡2,240,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth ₡3,100,000 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 Playa Negra?
Listings in Playa Negra were booked on 43% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 36% for the Limón average. October was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Playa Negra?
The average booked night in Playa Negra cost ₡99,284 before fees. Half of listings charge between ₡60,800 and ₡134,000, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Playa Negra?
None of the active Playa Negra 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 Playa Negra?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Playa Negra Airbnb grossed ₡12,184,385 in the 12 months to October 2026, 50% above the Limón average of ₡8,135,512, though with only 23 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, ₡8,664,385 a year (about ₡720,000 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 ₡1,190,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Playa Negra?
January paid best over the past year, at ₡1,930,000 per active listing, and May paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Playa Negra?
Each night a Playa Negra listing was open to book earned ₡46,000 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made ₡93,400 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Playa Negra?
Playa Negra stays were booked 31 days (about four weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Playa Negra?
The average Playa Negra Airbnb stay lasted 4.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 29 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Playa Negra rated?
Guests rate Playa Negra Airbnbs 4.83 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and location lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Playa Negra?
South Playa Negra (Town Border), Central Beachfront (Calle Playa Negra) and Playa Negra Jungle Fringe (Inland Route 256) draw the most short-term rental interest in Playa Negra. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Playa Negra?
AirROI counted 23 active Airbnb listings in Playa Negra as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Talamanca, 1 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Playa Negra?
In Playa Negra, about six in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is ₡11,987, and some higher fees lift the average to ₡17,124.
How many tourists visit Playa Negra, Costa Rica?
All of the Costa Rica had 2.9 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. AirROI estimates 628 Airbnb stays in Playa Negra, Costa Rica in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Costa Rica tourism statistics.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 23 active Airbnb listings in Playa Negra from November 2025 to October 2026 (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.
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