What Are the Best Places to Invest in Airbnb in Dominican Republic?

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-04-08

The short-term rental market in Dominican Republic spans 75 cities tracked in AirROI's 2026 dataset, ranging from mature urban markets with thousands of active listings to emerging destinations where early operators still have pricing leverage. Supply growth, regulation, and seasonal demand vary significantly across the region — making market selection one of the highest-leverage decisions an Airbnb investor can make.

This page ranks the best Airbnb markets in Dominican Republic across four dimensions: market depth (active listings), revenue, nightly rate (ADR), and occupancy rate. Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional leads by market size with 4,182 active listings and $656/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 25.6% with $728/month in average revenue and $149/night ADR. 75 of 75 markets carry a low regulation profile — a key consideration for investors evaluating compliance costs and time-to-market.

Rankings based on AirROI's analysis of 20,000,000+ short-term rental listings across revenue, ADR, occupancy, and regulation. See ranking methodology.

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Top Airbnb Markets in Dominican Republic by Active Listings

Active listing count is the most direct measure of a market's depth, maturity, and investor confidence. Cities with the most Airbnb listings in Dominican Republic attract the highest volume of travelers and offer the most reliable benchmarking data for pricing and revenue projections. Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional leads with 4,182 active short-term rental listings and $656/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional	4,182	$656	$81	35.4%	Low
2	Higüey, La Altagracia	3,942	$1,766	$266	32.7%	Low
3	Las Terrenas, Samaná	2,196	$1,556	$231	30.6%	Low
4	Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago	1,688	$542	$77	32.4%	Low
5	Sosúa, Puerto Plata	1,471	$1,157	$214	28.1%	Low
6	Santo Domingo Este, Santo Domingo	1,354	$413	$66	31.0%	Low
7	Cabarete, Puerto Plata	985	$1,051	$166	32.9%	Low
8	Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata	971	$720	$138	27.7%	Low
9	La Romana, La Romana	828	$3,843	$734	26.2%	Low
10	Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province	820	$1,046	$166	32.6%	Low
11	Samana, Samaná	757	$894	$172	24.8%	Low
12	Jarabacoa, La Vega	665	$933	$235	20.9%	Low
13	Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macorís	527	$843	$162	27.4%	Low
14	Dominicus, La Altagracia	396	$899	$112	35.4%	Low
15	Boca Chica, Santo Domingo	367	$463	$86	29.5%	Low
16	Playa Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macorís	311	$807	$139	27.8%	Low
17	Puñal, Santiago	245	$527	$68	33.9%	Low
18	La Vega, La Vega	193	$545	$97	29.6%	Low
19	San Rafael del Yuma, La Altagracia	189	$738	$121	31.5%	Low
20	Baní, Peravia	189	$512	$144	21.6%	Low
21	Cabrera, María Trinidad Sánchez	165	$892	$285	21.7%	Low
22	Bayahíbe, La Altagracia	163	$631	$84	35.7%	Low
23	San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte	159	$430	$68	31.2%	Low
24	San Pedro de Macorís, San Pedro de Macorís	155	$438	$101	26.7%	Low
25	Río San Juan, María Trinidad Sánchez	145	$842	$185	23.8%	Low
26	Bonao, Monseñor Nouel	144	$891	$122	31.0%	Low
27	Barahona, Barahona	140	$486	$111	19.4%	Low
28	Santiago De Los Caballeros, Santiago Province	134	$455	$63	34.5%	Low
29	Batey El Soco, San Pedro de Macorís	110	$737	$170	23.7%	Low
30	Moca, Espaillat	109	$482	$97	26.8%	Low
31	Villa Monte Tabor, La Vega	97	$934	$202	20.1%	Low
32	San José de las Matas, Santiago	97	$689	$184	21.7%	Low
33	Constanza, La Vega	94	$590	$130	20.0%	Low
34	Santo Domingo Oeste, Santo Domingo	92	$443	$60	34.6%	Low
35	Villa Mella, Santo Domingo	88	$348	$53	32.2%	Low
36	San Cristóbal, San Cristóbal	83	$542	$98	30.3%	Low
37	Nagua, María Trinidad Sánchez	78	$246	$86	21.4%	Low
38	Santo Domingo De Guzmán, Distrito Nacional	60	$551	$66	43.0%	Low
39	Andrés, Santo Domingo	59	$403	$71	26.7%	Low
40	Pedro Brand, Santo Domingo	59	$862	$244	20.2%	Low
41	Las Charcas, Azua	57	$1,384	$309	19.4%	Low
42	Los Conucos, San Pedro de Macorís	54	$893	$223	23.1%	Low
43	La Sabina, La Vega	52	$955	$208	17.3%	Low
44	San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi	52	$790	$125	25.8%	Low
45	Perla Marina, Puerto Plata	52	$694	$123	31.4%	Low
46	Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata Province	49	$619	$119	30.6%	Low
47	Azua, Azua	48	$182	$64	19.1%	Low
48	Villa Montellano, Puerto Plata	48	$746	$169	25.9%	Low
49	Licey al Medio, Santiago	48	$505	$60	33.5%	Low
50	Pedernales, Pedernales	47	$417	$109	18.1%	Low
51	Pedernales, Puerto nuevo, trudille	40	$615	$151	14.9%	Low
52	San Juan de la Maguana, San Juan	38	$366	$62	27.9%	Low
53	Tenares, Hermanas Mirabal	37	$433	$89	23.8%	Low
54	Miches, El Seibo	35	$339	$116	21.0%	Low
55	Tamboril, Santiago	34	$1,154	$139	26.8%	Low
56	Pantoja, Santo Domingo	32	$289	$48	32.7%	Low
57	Luperón, Puerto Plata	31	$299	$112	19.1%	Low
58	Punta Rucia;Damaris, Puerto Plata	31	$1,887	$239	21.3%	Low
59	Cumayasa, La Romana	30	$518	$118	23.1%	Low
60	Guayacanes, San Pedro de Macorís	30	$1,028	$198	25.1%	Low
61	Las Galeras, Samaná Province	26	$438	$78	27.1%	Low
62	Villa Altagracia, San Cristóbal	25	$893	$268	17.4%	Low
63	La Caña, La Romana	24	$658	$199	24.4%	Low
64	Manabao, La Vega	23	$348	$143	16.6%	Low
65	Buena Vista, La Vega	22	$1,209	$236	22.5%	Low
66	Sánchez, Samaná	22	$360	$205	14.7%	Low
67	Cotuí, Sánchez Ramírez	22	$448	$81	27.8%	Low
68	Adamanay, La Altagracia	21	$791	$123	26.7%	Low
69	Arroyo Frío, La Vega	21	$399	$190	14.5%	Low
70	Piedra Blanca, Monseñor Nouel	21	$883	$261	17.8%	Low
71	Estero Hondo, Puerto Plata	21	$184	$131	11.2%	Low
72	Mao, Valverde	20	$541	$81	26.5%	Low
73	San Ignacio de Sabaneta, Santiago Rodríguez	19	$596	$112	24.8%	Low
74	Villa Hermosa, La Romana	18	$231	$113	16.9%	Low
75	San José de Ocoa, San José de Ocoa	18	$714	$190	18.3%	Low

Most Profitable Airbnb Markets in Dominican Republic by Revenue

The most profitable Airbnb cities in Dominican Republic are those where hosts earn the highest average monthly revenue per listing — the single most telling indicator of a market's income potential. La Romana, La Romana leads with $3,843/month at $734 ADR and 26.2% occupancy. Whether you are evaluating your first STR investment or benchmarking an existing property, these top-earning Airbnb markets show where vacation rentals generate the greatest short-term rental income.

#	Market	Revenue/mo	Active Listings (TTM)	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	La Romana, La Romana	$3,843	828	$734	26.2%	Low
2	Punta Rucia;Damaris, Puerto Plata	$1,887	31	$239	21.3%	Low
3	Higüey, La Altagracia	$1,766	3,942	$266	32.7%	Low
4	Las Terrenas, Samaná	$1,556	2,196	$231	30.6%	Low
5	Las Charcas, Azua	$1,384	57	$309	19.4%	Low
6	Buena Vista, La Vega	$1,209	22	$236	22.5%	Low
7	Sosúa, Puerto Plata	$1,157	1,471	$214	28.1%	Low
8	Tamboril, Santiago	$1,154	34	$139	26.8%	Low
9	Cabarete, Puerto Plata	$1,051	985	$166	32.9%	Low
10	Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province	$1,046	820	$166	32.6%	Low
11	Guayacanes, San Pedro de Macorís	$1,028	30	$198	25.1%	Low
12	La Sabina, La Vega	$955	52	$208	17.3%	Low
13	Villa Monte Tabor, La Vega	$934	97	$202	20.1%	Low
14	Jarabacoa, La Vega	$933	665	$235	20.9%	Low
15	Dominicus, La Altagracia	$899	396	$112	35.4%	Low
16	Samana, Samaná	$894	757	$172	24.8%	Low
17	Los Conucos, San Pedro de Macorís	$893	54	$223	23.1%	Low
18	Villa Altagracia, San Cristóbal	$893	25	$268	17.4%	Low
19	Cabrera, María Trinidad Sánchez	$892	165	$285	21.7%	Low
20	Bonao, Monseñor Nouel	$891	144	$122	31.0%	Low
21	Piedra Blanca, Monseñor Nouel	$883	21	$261	17.8%	Low
22	Pedro Brand, Santo Domingo	$862	59	$244	20.2%	Low
23	Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macorís	$843	527	$162	27.4%	Low
24	Río San Juan, María Trinidad Sánchez	$842	145	$185	23.8%	Low
25	Playa Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macorís	$807	311	$139	27.8%	Low
26	Adamanay, La Altagracia	$791	21	$123	26.7%	Low
27	San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi	$790	52	$125	25.8%	Low
28	Villa Montellano, Puerto Plata	$746	48	$169	25.9%	Low
29	San Rafael del Yuma, La Altagracia	$738	189	$121	31.5%	Low
30	Batey El Soco, San Pedro de Macorís	$737	110	$170	23.7%	Low
31	Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata	$720	971	$138	27.7%	Low
32	San José de Ocoa, San José de Ocoa	$714	18	$190	18.3%	Low
33	Perla Marina, Puerto Plata	$694	52	$123	31.4%	Low
34	San José de las Matas, Santiago	$689	97	$184	21.7%	Low
35	La Caña, La Romana	$658	24	$199	24.4%	Low
36	Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional	$656	4,182	$81	35.4%	Low
37	Bayahíbe, La Altagracia	$631	163	$84	35.7%	Low
38	Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata Province	$619	49	$119	30.6%	Low
39	Pedernales, Puerto nuevo, trudille	$615	40	$151	14.9%	Low
40	San Ignacio de Sabaneta, Santiago Rodríguez	$596	19	$112	24.8%	Low
41	Constanza, La Vega	$590	94	$130	20.0%	Low
42	Santo Domingo De Guzmán, Distrito Nacional	$551	60	$66	43.0%	Low
43	La Vega, La Vega	$545	193	$97	29.6%	Low
44	San Cristóbal, San Cristóbal	$542	83	$98	30.3%	Low
45	Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago	$542	1,688	$77	32.4%	Low
46	Mao, Valverde	$541	20	$81	26.5%	Low
47	Puñal, Santiago	$527	245	$68	33.9%	Low
48	Cumayasa, La Romana	$518	30	$118	23.1%	Low
49	Baní, Peravia	$512	189	$144	21.6%	Low
50	Licey al Medio, Santiago	$505	48	$60	33.5%	Low
51	Barahona, Barahona	$486	140	$111	19.4%	Low
52	Moca, Espaillat	$482	109	$97	26.8%	Low
53	Boca Chica, Santo Domingo	$463	367	$86	29.5%	Low
54	Santiago De Los Caballeros, Santiago Province	$455	134	$63	34.5%	Low
55	Cotuí, Sánchez Ramírez	$448	22	$81	27.8%	Low
56	Santo Domingo Oeste, Santo Domingo	$443	92	$60	34.6%	Low
57	Las Galeras, Samaná Province	$438	26	$78	27.1%	Low
58	San Pedro de Macorís, San Pedro de Macorís	$438	155	$101	26.7%	Low
59	Tenares, Hermanas Mirabal	$433	37	$89	23.8%	Low
60	San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte	$430	159	$68	31.2%	Low
61	Pedernales, Pedernales	$417	47	$109	18.1%	Low
62	Santo Domingo Este, Santo Domingo	$413	1,354	$66	31.0%	Low
63	Andrés, Santo Domingo	$403	59	$71	26.7%	Low
64	Arroyo Frío, La Vega	$399	21	$190	14.5%	Low
65	San Juan de la Maguana, San Juan	$366	38	$62	27.9%	Low
66	Sánchez, Samaná	$360	22	$205	14.7%	Low
67	Villa Mella, Santo Domingo	$348	88	$53	32.2%	Low
68	Manabao, La Vega	$348	23	$143	16.6%	Low
69	Miches, El Seibo	$339	35	$116	21.0%	Low
70	Luperón, Puerto Plata	$299	31	$112	19.1%	Low
71	Pantoja, Santo Domingo	$289	32	$48	32.7%	Low
72	Nagua, María Trinidad Sánchez	$246	78	$86	21.4%	Low
73	Villa Hermosa, La Romana	$231	18	$113	16.9%	Low
74	Estero Hondo, Puerto Plata	$184	21	$131	11.2%	Low
75	Azua, Azua	$182	48	$64	19.1%	Low

Most Expensive Airbnb Markets in Dominican Republic by Nightly Rate

The average daily rate (ADR) measures how much guests pay per night in each market, making it the clearest indicator of a city's short-term rental pricing power. La Romana, La Romana commands the highest Airbnb nightly rate in Dominican Republic at $734/night, generating $3,843/month at 26.2% occupancy. Markets with premium nightly pricing typically feature high-demand destinations where travelers pay a significant premium over hotel alternatives.

#	Market	ADR	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	Occupancy	Regulation
1	La Romana, La Romana	$734	828	$3,843	26.2%	Low
2	Las Charcas, Azua	$309	57	$1,384	19.4%	Low
3	Cabrera, María Trinidad Sánchez	$285	165	$892	21.7%	Low
4	Villa Altagracia, San Cristóbal	$268	25	$893	17.4%	Low
5	Higüey, La Altagracia	$266	3,942	$1,766	32.7%	Low
6	Piedra Blanca, Monseñor Nouel	$261	21	$883	17.8%	Low
7	Pedro Brand, Santo Domingo	$244	59	$862	20.2%	Low
8	Punta Rucia;Damaris, Puerto Plata	$239	31	$1,887	21.3%	Low
9	Buena Vista, La Vega	$236	22	$1,209	22.5%	Low
10	Jarabacoa, La Vega	$235	665	$933	20.9%	Low
11	Las Terrenas, Samaná	$231	2,196	$1,556	30.6%	Low
12	Los Conucos, San Pedro de Macorís	$223	54	$893	23.1%	Low
13	Sosúa, Puerto Plata	$214	1,471	$1,157	28.1%	Low
14	La Sabina, La Vega	$208	52	$955	17.3%	Low
15	Sánchez, Samaná	$205	22	$360	14.7%	Low
16	Villa Monte Tabor, La Vega	$202	97	$934	20.1%	Low
17	La Caña, La Romana	$199	24	$658	24.4%	Low
18	Guayacanes, San Pedro de Macorís	$198	30	$1,028	25.1%	Low
19	San José de Ocoa, San José de Ocoa	$190	18	$714	18.3%	Low
20	Arroyo Frío, La Vega	$190	21	$399	14.5%	Low
21	Río San Juan, María Trinidad Sánchez	$185	145	$842	23.8%	Low
22	San José de las Matas, Santiago	$184	97	$689	21.7%	Low
23	Samana, Samaná	$172	757	$894	24.8%	Low
24	Batey El Soco, San Pedro de Macorís	$170	110	$737	23.7%	Low
25	Villa Montellano, Puerto Plata	$169	48	$746	25.9%	Low
26	Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province	$166	820	$1,046	32.6%	Low
27	Cabarete, Puerto Plata	$166	985	$1,051	32.9%	Low
28	Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macorís	$162	527	$843	27.4%	Low
29	Pedernales, Puerto nuevo, trudille	$151	40	$615	14.9%	Low
30	Baní, Peravia	$144	189	$512	21.6%	Low
31	Manabao, La Vega	$143	23	$348	16.6%	Low
32	Playa Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macorís	$139	311	$807	27.8%	Low
33	Tamboril, Santiago	$139	34	$1,154	26.8%	Low
34	Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata	$138	971	$720	27.7%	Low
35	Estero Hondo, Puerto Plata	$131	21	$184	11.2%	Low
36	Constanza, La Vega	$130	94	$590	20.0%	Low
37	San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi	$125	52	$790	25.8%	Low
38	Adamanay, La Altagracia	$123	21	$791	26.7%	Low
39	Perla Marina, Puerto Plata	$123	52	$694	31.4%	Low
40	Bonao, Monseñor Nouel	$122	144	$891	31.0%	Low
41	San Rafael del Yuma, La Altagracia	$121	189	$738	31.5%	Low
42	Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata Province	$119	49	$619	30.6%	Low
43	Cumayasa, La Romana	$118	30	$518	23.1%	Low
44	Miches, El Seibo	$116	35	$339	21.0%	Low
45	Villa Hermosa, La Romana	$113	18	$231	16.9%	Low
46	San Ignacio de Sabaneta, Santiago Rodríguez	$112	19	$596	24.8%	Low
47	Luperón, Puerto Plata	$112	31	$299	19.1%	Low
48	Dominicus, La Altagracia	$112	396	$899	35.4%	Low
49	Barahona, Barahona	$111	140	$486	19.4%	Low
50	Pedernales, Pedernales	$109	47	$417	18.1%	Low
51	San Pedro de Macorís, San Pedro de Macorís	$101	155	$438	26.7%	Low
52	San Cristóbal, San Cristóbal	$98	83	$542	30.3%	Low
53	Moca, Espaillat	$97	109	$482	26.8%	Low
54	La Vega, La Vega	$97	193	$545	29.6%	Low
55	Tenares, Hermanas Mirabal	$89	37	$433	23.8%	Low
56	Boca Chica, Santo Domingo	$86	367	$463	29.5%	Low
57	Nagua, María Trinidad Sánchez	$86	78	$246	21.4%	Low
58	Bayahíbe, La Altagracia	$84	163	$631	35.7%	Low
59	Mao, Valverde	$81	20	$541	26.5%	Low
60	Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional	$81	4,182	$656	35.4%	Low
61	Cotuí, Sánchez Ramírez	$81	22	$448	27.8%	Low
62	Las Galeras, Samaná Province	$78	26	$438	27.1%	Low
63	Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago	$77	1,688	$542	32.4%	Low
64	Andrés, Santo Domingo	$71	59	$403	26.7%	Low
65	Puñal, Santiago	$68	245	$527	33.9%	Low
66	San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte	$68	159	$430	31.2%	Low
67	Santo Domingo De Guzmán, Distrito Nacional	$66	60	$551	43.0%	Low
68	Santo Domingo Este, Santo Domingo	$66	1,354	$413	31.0%	Low
69	Azua, Azua	$64	48	$182	19.1%	Low
70	Santiago De Los Caballeros, Santiago Province	$63	134	$455	34.5%	Low
71	San Juan de la Maguana, San Juan	$62	38	$366	27.9%	Low
72	Licey al Medio, Santiago	$60	48	$505	33.5%	Low
73	Santo Domingo Oeste, Santo Domingo	$60	92	$443	34.6%	Low
74	Villa Mella, Santo Domingo	$53	88	$348	32.2%	Low
75	Pantoja, Santo Domingo	$48	32	$289	32.7%	Low

Highest Occupancy Airbnb Markets in Dominican Republic

Airbnb occupancy rate measures the percentage of available nights actually booked — the most telling indicator of short-term rental demand in a market. Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional leads Dominican Republic with 35.4% occupancy, $656/month revenue, and 4,182 active listings. Markets with the highest STR occupancy rates reflect strong, sustained guest demand — a critical signal for investors evaluating where properties will stay consistently booked year-round. This ranking is filtered to markets with 300+ listings to ensure statistical reliability.

#	Market	Occupancy	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Regulation
1	Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional	35.4%	4,182	$656	$81	Low
2	Dominicus, La Altagracia	35.4%	396	$899	$112	Low
3	Cabarete, Puerto Plata	32.9%	985	$1,051	$166	Low
4	Higüey, La Altagracia	32.7%	3,942	$1,766	$266	Low
5	Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province	32.6%	820	$1,046	$166	Low
6	Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago	32.4%	1,688	$542	$77	Low
7	Santo Domingo Este, Santo Domingo	31.0%	1,354	$413	$66	Low
8	Las Terrenas, Samaná	30.6%	2,196	$1,556	$231	Low
9	Boca Chica, Santo Domingo	29.5%	367	$463	$86	Low
10	Sosúa, Puerto Plata	28.1%	1,471	$1,157	$214	Low
11	Playa Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macorís	27.8%	311	$807	$139	Low
12	Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata	27.7%	971	$720	$138	Low
13	Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macorís	27.4%	527	$843	$162	Low
14	La Romana, La Romana	26.2%	828	$3,843	$734	Low
15	Samana, Samaná	24.8%	757	$894	$172	Low
16	Jarabacoa, La Vega	20.9%	665	$933	$235	Low

How to Choose an Airbnb Investment Market in Dominican Republic

No single ranking tells the full story. The best Airbnb market for a given investor depends on their capital, risk tolerance, operating model, and income goals. The four ranking dimensions on this page — market depth, revenue, ADR, and occupancy — serve different investor profiles.

If you prioritize predictable cash flow, start with the occupancy rankings. Markets where occupancy exceeds 55% offer consistent bookings and lower vacancy risk. High-occupancy markets may not have the highest nightly rates, but their revenue stability makes them better suited for mortgage-backed investments where monthly debt coverage matters more than peak earnings.

If you're targeting maximum income per property, use the revenue rankings. Revenue is the product of nightly rate and occupancy — it captures the combined effect of both. The highest-revenue Airbnb markets in Dominican Republic tend to be destination cities where travelers stay longer and pay a premium for entire-home listings.

If you're evaluating luxury or premium positioning, the ADR rankings show where guests are willing to pay top dollar per night. High-ADR markets reward property upgrades, professional photography, and amenity investments. However, a high nightly rate with low occupancy may generate less income than a moderately priced listing that stays booked consistently.

If you want the deepest market data, the active listings rankings identify cities with the largest short-term rental supply. More listings mean more comparable properties for pricing, more data points for revenue projections, and typically a more liquid resale market if your investment thesis changes.

In all cases, check the regulation column before committing capital. A profitable market with high regulation may require permits, annual caps on rental days, or costly compliance steps that erode returns. Markets with low regulation offer faster time-to-market but may tighten rules as STR supply grows.

Short-Term Rental Regulation in Dominican Republic

Understanding the regulatory environment is critical for any Airbnb investment in Dominican Republic. Regulation affects licensing costs, annual operating limits, tax obligations, and the long-term viability of a short-term rental strategy.

Across the 75 markets ranked on this page: 75 have a low regulation profile (generally operator-friendly with minimal licensing requirements), 0 have medium regulation (some permit or registration requirements), and 0 have high regulation (strict licensing, annual rental day caps, or active enforcement). Markets with low regulation offer the lowest barrier to entry, while high-regulation markets may still be profitable — but require careful compliance planning and often limit the number of properties a single operator can manage.

AirROI classifies regulation as a market-level signal based on available ordinance data and platform registration patterns. This is not legal advice — always verify current local ordinances, as short-term rental rules can change rapidly, especially in high-growth markets where municipalities are actively responding to STR expansion.

How We Rank the Best Airbnb Investment Markets in Dominican Republic

This page ranks Airbnb markets in Dominican Republic across four dimensions that matter most to short-term rental investors and operators: market depth (active listings), revenue potential (monthly income per listing), pricing power (average daily rate), and booking demand (occupancy rate). Each ranking uses the same underlying dataset but sorts by a different metric, giving you multiple lenses to evaluate where to invest in Airbnb in Dominican Republic.

No single metric tells the full story. A market with high ADR but low occupancy may underperform one with moderate pricing and strong demand. Revenue captures the combined effect of rate and occupancy, while active listings signal whether a market has enough depth for reliable benchmarking and a liquid resale environment. We include regulation data alongside every ranking so you can weigh compliance risk before committing capital.

Ranking Methodology & Data Sources

Active Listings (TTM): The count of active short-term rental listings in each market over the trailing twelve months — a proxy for market maturity, data reliability, and investor confidence in Dominican Republic.
Monthly Revenue: Average gross revenue per listing per month — the bottom-line metric for evaluating Airbnb profitability in Dominican Republic and projecting cash flow.
Average Daily Rate (ADR): The mean nightly booking price across all active listings — the clearest measure of a market's short-term rental pricing power.
Occupancy Rate: Percentage of available nights booked — the demand signal that determines how much of your nightly rate converts to actual income. Occupancy rankings are filtered to markets with 300+ listings to exclude small markets with unreliable averages.
Regulation: An indicator of the local regulatory climate in Dominican Republic, from low (operator-friendly) to high (strict licensing and enforcement) — essential for assessing compliance risk.

All data is sourced from AirROI's proprietary analytics pipeline, which tracks 20,000,000+ properties across 190+ countries. Metrics are recalculated on a rolling basis using trailing twelve-month aggregates from active listings. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Best Airbnb Markets in Dominican Republic

These quick answers summarize the most common investor and operator questions using AirROI's latest market data for Dominican Republic.

What are the best places to invest in Airbnb in Dominican Republic?

Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional leads this ranking for Dominican Republic with 4,182 active listings — the largest market by depth. Markets are ranked by listing count because deeper markets offer more comparable data, more pricing benchmarks, and a more predictable operating environment for investors. Each row also shows revenue, ADR, occupancy, and regulation so investors can evaluate based on what matters most to them.

Which market has the highest Airbnb revenue in Dominican Republic?

La Romana, La Romana posts the highest average monthly revenue in this ranking at $3,843. Revenue leaders often combine healthy rates, solid occupancy, and enough listing scale to support repeatable operations rather than one-off outliers.

Which market has the strongest Airbnb occupancy in Dominican Republic?

Santo Domingo De Guzmán, Distrito Nacional has the highest occupancy rate in this comparison at 43.0%. High occupancy can signal resilient demand, but investors still need to balance it against nightly rates, regulation, and supply depth before deciding where to buy or operate.

Which Airbnb markets in Dominican Republic have the lowest regulation?

Santo Domingo (Distrito Nacional), Higüey (La Altagracia), Las Terrenas (Samaná) currently show low regulation profiles in this ranking. Lower regulation can reduce compliance costs and time-to-market for new hosts, but investors should always verify local ordinances before purchasing — rules can change quickly as short-term rental markets grow.

Is short-term rental investing still profitable in Dominican Republic in 2026?

The markets ranked here average 25.6% occupancy, and the top performer posts $3,843 in monthly revenue. Profitability depends on property acquisition cost, local operating expenses, and regulation compliance — but the data shows active, performing markets exist across Dominican Republic for well-researched investors.

How often are AirROI's top Airbnb market rankings updated?

AirROI updates these rankings using the latest market snapshot available in the dataset, which for this page is anchored to 2026. Rankings should be treated as current market intelligence rather than permanent truths because pricing, demand, regulation, and supply can all shift over time.

What metrics should I use to evaluate Airbnb investments in Dominican Republic?

The most important metrics for comparing short-term rental markets are active listing count (market depth and data reliability), occupancy rate (demand consistency), average daily rate (pricing power), monthly revenue (income potential), and regulation level (compliance cost and risk). This ranking sorts by market depth first; use the other columns to filter for the profile that fits your investment strategy.

What makes a good Airbnb market for first-time investors in Dominican Republic?

First-time investors in Dominican Republic should prioritize markets with high occupancy (55%+) and low regulation, which reduce the risk of empty calendars and compliance surprises. Markets with 200+ active listings also provide better benchmarking data and a more predictable operating environment. Revenue is important, but consistent demand is more forgiving for operators still learning pricing and guest management.

What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in Dominican Republic?

Across the markets ranked here, the average occupancy rate in Dominican Republic is 25.6%. Occupancy above 50% is generally considered healthy for short-term rentals, and above 65% signals strong, sustained demand. However, the best occupancy rate depends on pricing strategy — some hosts maximize revenue by targeting fewer bookings at higher nightly rates rather than maximizing booking volume.

How does regulation affect Airbnb investment returns in Dominican Republic?

Regulation is one of the most overlooked risks in short-term rental investing. In Dominican Republic, 75 of 75 ranked markets have low regulation, 0 have medium, and 0 have high. High-regulation markets often require permits, limit annual rental days, or impose occupancy taxes — all of which reduce net returns. Low-regulation markets offer faster time-to-market and lower compliance costs, but rules can tighten as STR supply grows.

What is the difference between ADR and RevPAR for Airbnb investing?

ADR (Average Daily Rate) is the average nightly price guests pay, while RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Rental night) factors in both price and occupancy. A market with $200 ADR and 50% occupancy has $100 RevPAR — the same as a market with $125 ADR and 80% occupancy. RevPAR is a better single-number benchmark for comparing markets because it captures how effectively nightly rates convert to realized income. AirROI's city-level reports include RevPAR with percentile breakdowns for deeper analysis.

How many Airbnb listings does a market need to be investable in Dominican Republic?

Markets with fewer than 100 active listings can show volatile averages that do not predict future performance. The median market in this Dominican Republic ranking has about 60 listings. Larger markets (500+) offer more reliable data, more comparable properties for pricing, and typically a more liquid exit if you decide to sell. Smaller markets can still be profitable, but investors should treat the data as directional rather than precise.

How do seasonal and year-round Airbnb markets differ in Dominican Republic?

Seasonal markets in Dominican Republic experience dramatic swings in booking demand — often earning 60-70% of annual revenue in just 3-4 peak months. Year-round markets deliver steadier cash flow with lower peak-to-trough variation. Investors who need predictable monthly income should prioritize high-occupancy markets with low seasonal variance, while those comfortable with cash-flow timing can target seasonal markets where peak rates compensate for off-season softness.

About AirROI Market Data

AirROI tracks over 20 million properties across 190+ countries and maintains 15+ years of historical performance data, making it one of the deepest Airbnb and STR intelligence platforms available. The analytics pipeline aggregates listing-level data monthly — revenue, occupancy, nightly rates, RevPAR, guest demographics, booking patterns, and competitive supply — so investors and operators can benchmark any market against its own history and against neighboring destinations.

Real estate investors, property managers, financial institutions, hospitality consultants, and academic researchers rely on AirROI data to underwrite acquisitions, optimize pricing, model macro trends, and conduct peer-reviewed research. Data is available through in-depth market reports, the data portal for bulk downloads, the Airbnb API with 22 endpoints, and an Airbnb MCP Server for AI agents.

All metrics reflect trailing twelve-month aggregates from active listings as of 2026-04-08. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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