Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Cocles, Costa Rica Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Cocles brought in ₡5,514,704 over the 12 months through October 2026, across just 27 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Cocles Airbnb Market at a Glance
Cocles is priced below the Limón Province average. Listings averaged ₡57,108 a night, about 22% less than that average of ₡73,100, and were booked on 37% of available nights, close to its 35% occupancy.
Timing matters: in January, the best month, the average listing earned about 2.7 times as much as in November, the slowest. With only 27 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 27 active listings, Cocles is the eighth-largest of 10 Limón Province markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Cocles?
Gross bookings per Cocles listing averaged ₡5,514,704 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Limón Province average: ₡7,922,972), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Cocles listing brought in ₡1,060,000 in January, its best month, and ₡394,000 in November, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 36% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Cocles's 27 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ₡1,640,000+ a month, about 3.7 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn ₡915,000 or more, roughly ₡470,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about ₡449,000 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ₡230,000 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.
January earned about 2.7 times what November did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₡682,000.
Cocles 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. Nightly rates peaked in July 2026 and bookings in March 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | ₡425,909 | 29.7% | ₡58,878 | ₡13,739 | 16 days | 2 nights |
| Nov 2025 | ₡394,097 | 28.0% | ₡58,947 | ₡13,137 | 17 days | 1.4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | ₡998,459 | 46.8% | ₡59,647 | ₡32,208 | 16 days | 4.9 nights |
| Jan 2026 | ₡1,060,562 | 50.5% | ₡59,916 | ₡34,212 | 15 days | 4 nights |
| Feb 2026 | ₡732,800 | 42.7% | ₡58,661 | ₡26,171 | 21 days | 3.5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | ₡899,720 | 53.3% | ₡58,701 | ₡29,023 | 22 days | 5.9 nights |
| Apr 2026 | ₡742,274 | 39.7% | ₡58,117 | ₡24,742 | 26 days | 3.9 nights |
| May 2026 | ₡433,666 | 23.5% | ₡54,736 | ₡13,989 | 16 days | 2.3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | ₡470,722 | 28.5% | ₡52,750 | ₡15,691 | 34 days | 3.3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | ₡694,400 | 31.9% | ₡68,979 | ₡22,400 | 40 days | 4.1 nights |
| Aug 2026 | ₡572,470 | 33.6% | ₡63,611 | ₡18,467 | 40 days | 4.3 nights |
| Sep 2026 | ₡759,237 | 44.0% | ₡61,108 | ₡25,308 | 34 days | 3.6 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.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Cocles address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Cocles Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Cocles Airbnb took in ₡5,514,704 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about ₡315,000 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 ₡650,000 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the ₡292,000 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about ₡340,000 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about ₡272,000 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.
Cocles Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | ₡5,222,704 | ₡10,640,000 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay5% of Cocles bookings | ₡292,000 | ₡594,000 |
| Gross bookings | ₡5,514,704 | ₡11,234,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 93% of Cocles listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −₡804,000 | −₡1,637,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; ₡0 if you clean yourself | −₡292,000 | −₡594,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −₡276,000 | −₡562,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −₡110,000 | −₡225,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −₡165,000 | −₡337,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −₡55,000 | −₡55,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −₡28,000 | −₡28,000 |
| 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 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −₡1,730,000 | −₡3,438,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | ₡3,784,704about ₡315,000 a month | ₡7,796,000about ₡650,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Cocles Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Cocles'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 Cocles 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 Cocles's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Cocles listings are booked on 53% or more of their nights, against 32% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of ₡46,600 adds about ₡466,000 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge ₡83,900 a night or more, against a median of ₡46,600. 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 ₡522,000 a year.
- Open for the busy months. January brought the average listing about ₡1,060,000, against ₡394,000 in November, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Cocles listings average 4.77 stars, and 52% 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 ₡936,000 a month, against ₡460,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Cocles?
Cocles listings were booked on 37% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points above the Limón Province average (35%) and in line with the Costa Rica average. Occupancy swings from 24% in May to 53% in March.
Across Cocles's 27 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 69%+ of open nights, 37 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 53% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 32% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 19% or less, under two nights a week.
March was the busiest month in Cocles, May the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Cocles?
The average nightly rate in Cocles, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ₡57,108 over the past year, about 22% below the Limón Province average of ₡73,100 and about 48% below the Costa Rica average of ₡109,000. Rates peak in July at about ₡69,000 and bottom out in June at about ₡52,700.
Across Cocles's 27 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge ₡108,000+ a night, about 2.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge ₡83,900 or more, about ₡37,000 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about ₡46,600 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge ₡31,700 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
July rates ran 31% above June's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₡59,500.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Cocles?
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 Cocles it averaged ₡22,400 over the past year, from about ₡13,100 in November to about ₡34,200 in January.
Across Cocles's 27 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ₡43,700+ per open night, about 2.5 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn ₡32,500 or more, about ₡15,000 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about ₡17,400 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ₡9,460 or less, about 54% of the median.
January RevPAR was about 2.6 times November's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₡22,400.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Cocles
With only 27 active listings, the monthly pattern in Cocles is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in January and bottomed out in November.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Cocles?
Guests book Cocles stays 26 days ahead on average (about four weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 40 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 15 days. A typical July booking is made in early June.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2025 to September 2026
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Cocles
None of the 27 active listings in Cocles 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 Cocles.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Cocles
AirROI's area guide picks four Cocles neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Playa Cocles Beachfront (Ruta 256), Calle Margarita and Calle El Tucán. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Cocles Beachfront (Ruta 256) | Surfers, sunbathers, and short-stay tourists choose this coastal strip because accommodations sit directly across from the break and the lifeguard station. Daily MEPE buses between Puerto Viejo and Manzanillo run along the road, while casual open-air eateries are reachable on foot. | Playa Cocles, Beach Break Surf Spot, Ruta 256, Tasty Waves Cantina, Isla Cocles |
| Calle Margarita | This inland dirt road serves families and extended vacationers looking for rental homes set back from coastal traffic. Guests frequently rent bicycles or drive four-wheel-drive vehicles to reach the beach, organic markets, and nearby nature trails within five minutes. | Hotel Colina Secreta Glamping, Casas Calle Margarita, Río Cocles, Playa Cocles |
| Calle El Tucán | Eco-travellers and remote workers book here for secluded wooden bungalows bordered by rainforest canopy. It is situated roughly 800 metres south of the coastal thoroughfare, offering walking access to daily wildlife excursions while remaining outside late-night music zones. | Alloro Jungle Villas, La Magia Bungalows, Playa Cocles, Jaguar Rescue Center |
| Boca Cocles / Rio Cocles Sector | Kayak enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and budget travelers frequent this southern pocket where the freshwater river discharges into the sea. It offers quieter shorelines than the central strip alongside walking distance to wildlife rehabilitation facilities. | Río Cocles, Jaguar Rescue Center, Playa Cocles, Ruta 256 |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Cocles vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 68 km, Playa Chiquita (2 km away, 36 listings) earned the most per listing, about 84% more than Cocles.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playa Chiquita 2 km | 36 | ₡10,135,042 | ₡115,219 | 33% |
| Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 3 km | 204 | ₡7,558,751 | ₡69,174 | 38% |
| Talamanca 4 km | 126 | ₡7,470,692 | ₡77,413 | 35% |
| Punta Uva 4 km | 36 | ₡9,144,728 | ₡98,833 | 38% |
| Cahuita 4 km | 1,852 | ₡8,415,363 | ₡75,385 | 35% |
| Limón 52 km | 93 | ₡2,594,733 | ₡48,990 | 25% |
| Bocas del Toro Panama · 57 km | 453 | ₡7,606,699 | ₡79,101 | 34% |
| Bastimentos Panama · 68 km | 133 | ₡7,723,342 | ₡98,842 | 31% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Limón Province
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Markets Similar to Cocles
Markets elsewhere in Costa Rica with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Cocles:
- San Rafael Airbnb data Costa Rica · ₡50,664/night · 38.6%
- Bahía Drake Airbnb data Costa Rica · ₡61,512/night · 33.9%
- Monteverde Airbnb data Costa Rica · ₡66,016/night · 38.5%
- San Antonio Airbnb data Costa Rica · ₡52,586/night · 33.0%
FAQ
Cocles Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Cocles?
An active Cocles Airbnb grossed ₡5,514,704 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 27 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ₡915,000 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Cocles?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Cocles listings earn between ₡230,000 and ₡915,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth ₡1,640,000 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 Cocles?
Listings in Cocles were booked on 37% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 35% for the Limón Province average. March was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Cocles?
The average booked night in Cocles cost ₡57,108 before fees. Half of listings charge between ₡31,700 and ₡83,900, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Cocles?
None of the active Cocles 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 Cocles?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Cocles Airbnb grossed ₡5,514,704 in the 12 months to October 2026, 30% below the Limón Province average of ₡7,922,972, though with only 27 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, ₡3,784,704 a year (about ₡315,000 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 ₡650,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Cocles?
January paid best over the past year, at ₡1,060,000 per active listing, and November paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Cocles?
Each night a Cocles listing was open to book earned ₡22,400 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 ₡43,700 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Cocles?
Cocles stays were booked 26 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 Cocles?
The average Cocles Airbnb stay lasted 3.9 nights over the past year. A listing took 24 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Cocles rated?
Guests rate Cocles Airbnbs 4.77 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and cleanliness lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Cocles?
Playa Cocles Beachfront (Ruta 256), Calle Margarita and Calle El Tucán draw the most short-term rental interest in Cocles. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Cocles?
AirROI counted 27 active Airbnb listings in Cocles as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Playa Chiquita, 2 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Cocles?
In Cocles, 56% of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about ₡10,604.
How many tourists visit Cocles, 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 638 Airbnb stays in Cocles, 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 27 active Airbnb listings in Cocles 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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