Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Cabo Velas District, Costa Rica Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Cabo Velas District brought in ₡25,228,317 over the 12 months through September 2026, across just 26 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Cabo Velas District Airbnb Market at a Glance
Cabo Velas District earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged ₡259,332 a night and were booked on 32% of available nights, against ₡152,000 and 38% for the Provincia de Guanacaste average.
Timing matters: in January, the best month, the average listing earned about 4.2 times as much as in September, the slowest. With only 26 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 26 active listings, Cabo Velas District is the 22nd-largest of 28 Provincia de Guanacaste markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Cabo Velas District?
Gross bookings per Cabo Velas District listing averaged ₡25,228,317 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Provincia de Guanacaste average: ₡16,067,978), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Cabo Velas District listing brought in ₡4,920,000 in January, its best month, and ₡1,170,000 in September, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 35% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Cabo Velas District's 26 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ₡6,550,000+ a month, about three times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn ₡4,810,000 or more, roughly ₡2,700,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about ₡2,130,000 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ₡723,000 or less, about a third 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 4.2 times what September did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₡3,190,000.
Cabo Velas District Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
January 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in December 2025.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | ₡1,171,111 | 15.2% | ₡233,612 | ₡39,037 | 14 days | 4.6 nights |
| Oct 2025 | ₡2,044,413 | 25.8% | ₡235,217 | ₡65,949 | 30 days | 3.5 nights |
| Nov 2025 | ₡3,368,531 | 34.8% | ₡247,379 | ₡112,284 | 58 days | 4.6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | ₡4,545,630 | 40.0% | ₡279,506 | ₡146,633 | 36 days | 6.6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | ₡4,922,333 | 49.3% | ₡269,292 | ₡158,785 | 51 days | 6.3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | ₡3,647,678 | 41.1% | ₡258,681 | ₡130,274 | 69 days | 6.8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | ₡3,901,450 | 38.7% | ₡260,945 | ₡125,853 | 67 days | 4.8 nights |
| Apr 2026 | ₡3,693,375 | 33.3% | ₡245,816 | ₡123,112 | 65 days | 4.9 nights |
| May 2026 | ₡2,382,205 | 26.9% | ₡241,429 | ₡76,845 | 48 days | 3.6 nights |
| Jun 2026 | ₡2,923,989 | 33.3% | ₡241,519 | ₡97,466 | 58 days | 4.6 nights |
| Jul 2026 | ₡3,462,172 | 38.7% | ₡252,550 | ₡111,683 | 53 days | 4.6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | ₡2,232,622 | 25.0% | ₡240,276 | ₡72,020 | 60 days | 3.8 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Cabo Velas District market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb estimator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Cabo Velas District Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Cabo Velas District Airbnb took in ₡25,228,317 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about ₡1,490,000 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 ₡3,410,000 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the ₡1,340,000 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about ₡1,610,000 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about ₡1,290,000 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.
Cabo Velas District Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | ₡23,888,317 | ₡53,940,000 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay5% of Cabo Velas District bookings | ₡1,340,000 | ₡3,030,000 |
| Gross bookings | ₡25,228,317 | ₡56,970,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 73% of Cabo Velas District listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −₡3,060,000 | −₡6,910,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; ₡0 if you clean yourself | −₡1,340,000 | −₡3,030,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −₡1,260,000 | −₡2,850,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −₡500,000 | −₡1,140,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −₡760,000 | −₡1,710,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −₡250,000 | −₡250,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −₡130,000 | −₡130,000 |
| 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 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −₡7,300,000 | −₡16,020,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | ₡17,928,317about ₡1,490,000 a month | ₡40,950,000about ₡3,410,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Cabo Velas District Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Cabo Velas District'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 Cabo Velas District 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 Cabo Velas District's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Cabo Velas District listings are booked on 47% or more of their nights, against 29% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of ₡230,000 adds about ₡2,300,000 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge ₡363,000 a night or more, against a median of ₡230,000. 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 ₡2,390,000 a year.
- Open for the busy months. January brought the average listing about ₡4,920,000, against ₡1,170,000 in September, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Cabo Velas District listings average 4.94 stars, and 38% 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 ₡4,750,000 a month, against ₡2,100,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Cabo Velas District?
Cabo Velas District listings were booked on 32% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points below the Provincia de Guanacaste average (38%) and 4 points below the Costa Rica average (36%). Occupancy swings from 15% in September to 49% in January.
Across Cabo Velas District's 26 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 66%+ of open nights, 37 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 47% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 29% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 15% or less, under two nights a week.
January was the busiest month in Cabo Velas District, September the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2025 to August 2026
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Cabo Velas District?
The average nightly rate in Cabo Velas District, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ₡259,332 over the past year, about 71% above the Provincia de Guanacaste average of ₡152,000 and about 2.4 times the Costa Rica average of ₡106,000. Rates peak in December at about ₡280,000 and bottom out in September and October at about ₡234,000.
Across Cabo Velas District's 26 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge ₡421,000+ a night, about 1.8 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge ₡363,000 or more, about ₡130,000 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about ₡230,000 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge ₡84,700 or less, about a third of the median.
December rates ran 20% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₡251,000.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Cabo Velas District?
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 Cabo Velas District it averaged ₡99,400 over the past year, from about ₡39,000 in September to about ₡159,000 in January.
Across Cabo Velas District's 26 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ₡189,000+ per open night, about 3.2 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn ₡157,000 or more, about ₡99,000 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about ₡58,100 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ₡43,100 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
January RevPAR was about four times September's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₡105,000. The 12-month RevPAR of ₡99,400 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 Cabo Velas District
With only 26 active listings, the monthly pattern in Cabo Velas District is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in January and bottomed out in September.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Cabo Velas District?
Guests book Cabo Velas District stays 52 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). February stays are booked furthest out, about 69 days ahead, and September stays closest to arrival, about 14 days. A typical February booking is made in early December.
February stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2025 to August 2026
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Cabo Velas District
None of the 26 active listings in Cabo Velas District 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 Cabo Velas District.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Cabo Velas District
AirROI's area guide picks five Cabo Velas District neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Playa Hermosa, Portegolpe and Langosta Beach. 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 Hermosa | A beautiful beach known for its stunning sunsets, tranquil atmosphere, and great surfing conditions. Ideal for travelers seeking relaxation and outdoor activities. | Playa Hermosa Beach, Tamarindo Beach, Las Baulas National Marine Park, Surfing lessons, Local seafood restaurants |
| Portegolpe | A quieter alternative to Tamarindo, offering a more authentic Costa Rican experience with access to beautiful beaches and local culture. Great for those looking to escape the busyness. | Playa Portegolpe, Local fishing experiences, Authentic Costa Rican cuisine, Nature walks |
| Langosta Beach | A more exclusive and serene beach experience adjacent to Tamarindo. Perfect for guests seeking a peaceful getaway while still being close to action. | Playa Langosta, Tamarindo Night Market, Yoga retreats, Luxury dining options |
| Avellanas | Known for its pristine beaches and stunning natural beauty, Avellanas is popular among surfers and eco-conscious travelers. It offers both relaxation and adventure opportunities. | Playa Avellanas, Hacienda Pinilla, Surfing, Horseback riding on the beach |
| Santa Rosa National Park | A national park that offers visitors a chance to explore untouched nature and wildlife. Great for eco-tourists and nature lovers. | Hiking trails, Wildlife observation, Beautiful landscapes, Historical significance |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Cabo Velas District vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
AirROI also tracks listings in this area under another name: Cabo Velas (791 active listings) has its own page and is left out of the comparison below.
Cabo Velas District earns about as much per listing as Playa Flamingo, the top earner of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 10 km. Playa Grande and Playa Flamingo were the busiest, each booked on 47% of nights against 32% in Cabo Velas District.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasilito 3 km | 36 | ₡9,739,246 | ₡107,753 | 38% |
| Playa Grande 6 km | 86 | ₡25,310,715 | ₡193,184 | 47% |
| Playa Flamingo 6 km | 66 | ₡25,697,252 | ₡220,298 | 47% |
| Tempate 8 km | 619 | ₡18,875,288 | ₡199,371 | 36% |
| Villarreal 9 km | 91 | ₡8,073,298 | ₡90,874 | 34% |
| Potrero 9 km | 78 | ₡14,098,321 | ₡123,870 | 41% |
| Tamarindo 10 km | 1,448 | ₡22,948,906 | ₡184,916 | 42% |
| Santa Cruz 10 km | 237 | ₡8,632,981 | ₡112,339 | 31% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Provincia de Guanacaste
- Sardinal Airbnb data 1,242 listings
- Nosara Airbnb data 930 listings
- Sámara Airbnb data 619 listings
- Liberia Airbnb data 188 listings
- Cuajiniquil Airbnb data 175 listings
- Playa Langosta Airbnb data 174 listings
- Puerto Carrillo Airbnb data 107 listings
- La Cruz Airbnb data 101 listings
FAQ
Cabo Velas District Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Cabo Velas District?
An active Cabo Velas District Airbnb grossed ₡25,228,317 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 26 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ₡4,810,000 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Cabo Velas District?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Cabo Velas District listings earn between ₡723,000 and ₡4,810,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth ₡6,550,000 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 Cabo Velas District?
Listings in Cabo Velas District were booked on 32% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 38% for the Provincia de Guanacaste average. January was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Cabo Velas District?
The average booked night in Cabo Velas District cost ₡259,332 before fees. Half of listings charge between ₡84,700 and ₡363,000, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Cabo Velas District?
None of the active Cabo Velas District 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 Cabo Velas District?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Cabo Velas District Airbnb grossed ₡25,228,317 in the 12 months to September 2026, 57% above the Provincia de Guanacaste average of ₡16,067,978, though with only 26 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, ₡17,928,317 a year (about ₡1,490,000 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 ₡3,410,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Cabo Velas District?
January paid best over the past year, at ₡4,920,000 per active listing, and September paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Cabo Velas District?
Each night a Cabo Velas District listing was open to book earned ₡99,400 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 ₡189,000 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Cabo Velas District?
Cabo Velas District stays were booked 52 days (about seven 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 Cabo Velas District?
The average Cabo Velas District Airbnb stay lasted 5.1 nights over the past year. A listing took 13 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Cabo Velas District rated?
Guests rate Cabo Velas District Airbnbs 4.94 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Cabo Velas District?
Playa Hermosa, Portegolpe and Langosta Beach draw the most short-term rental interest in Cabo Velas District. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Cabo Velas District?
AirROI counted 26 active Airbnb listings in Cabo Velas District as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Brasilito, 3 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Cabo Velas District?
In Cabo Velas District, more than three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about ₡57,559.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 26 active Airbnb listings in Cabo Velas District from October 2025 to September 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 ₡468 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 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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