Airbnb market data · 202612 months to April 2026
San Juan, Costa Rica Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in San Juan brought in ₡1,126,897 over the 12 months through April 2026, across just 20 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for San Juan run through April 2026.
The short answer
San Juan Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged ₡25,633 a night and were booked on 25% of available nights.
Timing matters: in July, the best month, the average listing earned about 2.5 times as much as in June, the slowest. With only 20 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 20 active listings, San Juan is the 38th-largest of 40 San Jose Province markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in San Juan?
Gross bookings per San Juan listing averaged ₡1,126,897 over the 12 months to April 2026 (San Jose Province average: ₡4,082,970), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average San Juan listing brought in ₡299,000 in July, its best month, and ₡121,000 in June, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 34% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across San Juan's 20 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ₡546,000+ a month, about 4.9 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn ₡254,000 or more, roughly ₡140,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about ₡112,000 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ₡49,100 or less, about 44% 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.
July earned about 2.5 times what June did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₡201,000. Dashed: April left out, as the latest month's data looks incomplete.
San Juan Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the April 2026 data.
July led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in March and bookings in August, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | ₡188,873 | 31.6% | ₡23,098 | ₡6,093 | 3 days | 8 nights |
| Jun 2025 | ₡120,516 | 19.0% | ₡23,538 | ₡4,017 | 12 days | 5.1 nights |
| Jul 2025 | ₡298,754 | 33.3% | ₡23,616 | ₡9,637 | 35 days | 8.7 nights |
| Aug 2025 | ₡237,641 | 34.1% | ₡23,968 | ₡7,666 | 29 days | 4.5 nights |
| Sep 2025 | ₡156,856 | 26.7% | ₡23,895 | ₡5,229 | 12 days | 5.4 nights |
| Oct 2025 | ₡173,505 | 26.9% | ₡23,908 | ₡5,597 | 10 days | 6.2 nights |
| Nov 2025 | ₡153,157 | 27.6% | ₡24,104 | ₡5,105 | 19 days | 6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | ₡237,613 | 27.0% | ₡24,384 | ₡7,665 | 29 days | 4.9 nights |
| Jan 2026 | ₡178,986 | 26.5% | ₡23,905 | ₡5,774 | 32 days | 6.3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | ₡209,005 | 28.6% | ₡23,958 | ₡7,464 | 4 days | 7.8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | ₡260,718 | 27.4% | ₡24,598 | ₡8,410 | 12 days | 7 nights |
| Apr 2026* | ₡105,636 | 15.0% | ₡24,573 | ₡3,521 | 9 days | 3 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. 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. *Apr 2026 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole San Juan market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in San Juan Profitable?
Yes, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average San Juan Airbnb took in ₡1,126,897 in the 12 months to April 2026, counting listings open only part of the year, and a listing in the top quarter, run by its owner at everyday costs, keeps about ₡150,000 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.
San Juan Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | ₡1,032,897 | ₡2,333,000 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay8% of San Juan bookings | ₡94,000 | ₡213,000 |
| Gross bookings | ₡1,126,897 | ₡2,546,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 11%: 15.5% for the 60% of San Juan listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −₡118,000 | −₡267,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; ₡0 if you clean yourself | −₡94,000 | −₡213,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −₡56,000 | −₡127,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −₡23,000 | −₡51,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −₡34,000 | −₡76,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −₡11,000 | −₡11,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −₡6,000 | −₡6,000 |
| 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 22% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −₡342,000 | −₡751,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | ₡784,897about ₡65,000 a month | ₡1,795,000about ₡150,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own San Juan Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from San Juan'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 Juan 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 Juan's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of San Juan listings are booked on 35% or more of their nights, against 17% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of ₡21,200 adds about ₡212,000 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge ₡27,000 a night or more, against a median of ₡21,200. 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 ₡103,000 a year.
- Open for the busy months. July brought the average listing about ₡299,000, against ₡121,000 in June, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. San Juan listings average 4.84 stars, and 35% 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 ₡212,000 a month, against ₡94,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in San Juan?
San Juan listings were booked on 25% of the nights they were open over the past year, 11 percentage points below the San Jose Province average (36%) and 11 points below the Costa Rica average (36%). Occupancy climbs to 34% in August and falls to 19% in June.
Across San Juan's 20 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 71%+ of open nights, 54 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 35% or more, roughly two and a half nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 17% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 8% or less, less than one night a week.
August was the busiest month in San Juan, June the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Dashed: April data incomplete. The 12-month rate of 25% 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 Juan?
The average nightly rate in San Juan, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ₡25,633 over the past year, about 39% below the San Jose Province average of ₡41,800 and about 76% below the Costa Rica average of ₡109,000. Averaged month by month, rates barely change through the year, staying between about ₡23,100 and ₡24,600.
Across San Juan's 20 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge ₡36,700+ a night, about 1.7 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge ₡27,000 or more, about ₡5,800 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about ₡21,200 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge ₡15,100 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
Average nightly rate by month in San Juan
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₡23,900. Dashed: April data incomplete. The 12-month ADR of ₡25,633 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in San Juan?
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 San Juan it averaged ₡6,030 over the past year, from about ₡4,020 in June to about ₡9,640 in July.
Across San Juan's 20 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn ₡12,200+ per open night, about 3.2 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn ₡9,320 or more, about ₡5,500 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about ₡3,790 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn ₡2,700 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
July RevPAR was about 2.4 times June's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₡6,610. Dashed: April data incomplete. The 12-month RevPAR of ₡6,030 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 San Juan
With only 20 active listings, the monthly pattern in San Juan is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in July and bottomed out in June.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in San Juan?
Guests book San Juan stays 16 days ahead on average (about two weeks), so many trips are booked close to arrival. July stays are booked furthest out, about 35 days ahead, and May stays closest to arrival, about 3 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
Dashed: April data incomplete. The 12-month figure of 16 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 San Juan
None of the 20 active listings in San Juan 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 Juan.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in San Juan
AirROI's area guide picks four San Juan neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Escazu, Santa Teresa and Puerto Viejo. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Escazu | An affluent suburb known for its upscale shopping, dining, and proximity to San Jose. Great for attracting families and business travelers looking for comfort and luxury. | Multiplaza Escazu, Pueblo Antiguo, Centro Comercial Real Cariari, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Artisan Market of Escazú |
| Santa Teresa | A small beach town renowned for its surfing and laid-back atmosphere. Attracts tourists seeking relaxation and an active lifestyle, making it ideal for beach lovers. | Santa Teresa Beach, Montezuma Waterfalls, Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, Playa Hermosa, Tamarindo |
| Puerto Viejo | A laid-back Caribbean town with beautiful beaches and rich Afro-Caribbean culture. Great for visitors looking for a chilled atmosphere and cultural experiences. | Cahuita National Park, Punta Uva Beach, Bribri Waterfalls, Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge, Puerto Viejo Beach |
| San Jose City Center | The capital city with a blend of culture, history, and nightlife. Ideal for business travelers and tourists seeking urban experiences and cultural sites. | National Museum of Costa Rica, Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica, Mercado Central, Parque La Sabana, Museo de Oro Precolombino |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
San Juan vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 6 km, Pavas (4 km away) earned the most per listing, about 3.7 times as much as San Juan. Mata Redonda was the busiest, booked on 41% of nights against 25% in San Juan.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San José 3 km | 505 | ₡3,520,501 | ₡37,128 | 39% |
| Merced 4 km | 96 | ₡3,774,073 | ₡35,062 | 34% |
| Pavas 4 km | 212 | ₡4,213,445 | ₡36,242 | 40% |
| Mata Redonda 4 km | 370 | ₡4,078,821 | ₡34,075 | 41% |
| Hospital 5 km | 67 | ₡3,423,222 | ₡33,306 | 37% |
| Heredia 5 km | 86 | ₡2,912,851 | ₡40,410 | 39% |
| Ulloa 5 km | 103 | ₡3,838,619 | ₡38,027 | 39% |
| Carmen 6 km | 220 | ₡3,944,658 | ₡36,962 | 38% |
Other Airbnb Markets in San Jose Province
- San Rafael Airbnb data 177 listings
- San Pedro Airbnb data 166 listings
- San Isidro de El General Airbnb data 146 listings
- Barú Airbnb data 138 listings
- San Antonio Airbnb data 127 listings
- Catedral Airbnb data 107 listings
- Curridabat Airbnb data 97 listings
FAQ
San Juan Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in San Juan?
An active San Juan Airbnb grossed ₡1,126,897 on average in the 12 months to April 2026, 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 ₡254,000 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in San Juan?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of San Juan listings earn between ₡49,100 and ₡254,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth ₡546,000 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 Juan?
Listings in San Juan were booked on 25% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 36% for the San Jose Province average. August was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in San Juan?
The average booked night in San Juan cost ₡25,633 before fees. Half of listings charge between ₡15,100 and ₡27,000, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in San Juan?
None of the active San Juan 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 Juan?
It can be, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average San Juan Airbnb grossed ₡1,126,897 in the 12 months to April 2026, 72% below the San Jose Province average of ₡4,082,970, 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 the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, keeps about ₡150,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in San Juan?
July paid best over the past year, at ₡299,000 per active listing, and June paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in San Juan?
Each night a San Juan listing was open to book earned ₡6,030 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 ₡12,200 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in San Juan?
San Juan stays were booked 16 days (about two weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing can still fill close to the date.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in San Juan?
The average San Juan Airbnb stay lasted 6.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 6 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in San Juan rated?
Guests rate San Juan Airbnbs 4.84 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and location lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in San Juan?
Escazu, Santa Teresa and Puerto Viejo draw the most short-term rental interest in San Juan. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in San Juan?
AirROI counted 20 active Airbnb listings in San Juan as of April 2026. The closest tracked market is San José, 3 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in San Juan?
In San Juan, about three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is ₡8,760, and some higher fees lift the average to ₡11,710.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 20 active Airbnb listings in San Juan from May 2025 to April 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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.