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

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-07-06

The short-term rental market in Dominican Republic spans 86 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 4,027 active listings and $641/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 26.0% with $694/month in average revenue and $144/night ADR. 86 of 86 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 4,027 active short-term rental listings and $641/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional	4,027	$641	$82	35.3%	Low
2	Higüey, La Altagracia	3,605	$1,885	$279	32.9%	Low
3	Las Terrenas, Samaná	2,400	$1,610	$232	32.4%	Low
4	Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province	2,139	$910	$159	34.4%	Low
5	Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago	1,741	$503	$76	31.7%	Low
6	Santo Domingo Este, Santo Domingo	1,660	$368	$66	31.5%	Low
7	Sosúa, Puerto Plata	1,569	$1,066	$211	28.9%	Low
8	Cabarete, Puerto Plata	1,027	$1,097	$172	33.5%	Low
9	Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata	962	$692	$140	27.6%	Low
10	La Romana, La Romana	952	$3,730	$688	27.7%	Low
11	Santo Domingo De Guzmán, Distrito Nacional	786	$383	$73	36.6%	Low
12	Jarabacoa, La Vega	758	$865	$231	21.2%	Low
13	Samana, Samaná	719	$935	$174	25.2%	Low
14	Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macorís	654	$782	$159	27.7%	Low
15	Santiago De Los Caballeros, Santiago Province	494	$371	$69	32.7%	Low
16	Dominicus, La Altagracia	482	$955	$117	38.2%	Low
17	Boca Chica, Santo Domingo	458	$423	$84	30.3%	Low
18	Playa Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macorís	282	$873	$141	28.3%	Low
19	Puñal, Santiago	238	$520	$70	34.0%	Low
20	Bayahíbe, La Altagracia	236	$627	$83	37.4%	Low
21	La Vega, La Vega	230	$499	$97	30.6%	Low
22	Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata Province	226	$514	$119	30.2%	Low
23	Baní, Peravia	215	$469	$137	21.0%	Low
24	Cabrera, María Trinidad Sánchez	212	$849	$265	22.1%	Low
25	San Pedro de Macorís, San Pedro de Macorís	211	$427	$99	28.0%	Low
26	Bonao, Monseñor Nouel	188	$777	$123	30.2%	Low
27	San Rafael del Yuma, La Altagracia	175	$836	$121	33.9%	Low
28	San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte	167	$405	$70	31.3%	Low
29	Río San Juan, María Trinidad Sánchez	166	$848	$182	25.2%	Low
30	Constanza, La Vega	133	$488	$130	19.4%	Low
31	Barahona, Barahona	132	$533	$117	19.4%	Low
32	Moca, Espaillat	118	$469	$95	26.7%	Low
33	San Cristóbal, San Cristóbal	106	$488	$95	29.8%	Low
34	Nagua, María Trinidad Sánchez	97	$269	$86	22.1%	Low
35	Batey El Soco, San Pedro de Macorís	94	$834	$175	24.0%	Low
36	San José de las Matas, Santiago	94	$714	$190	21.5%	Low
37	Villa Monte Tabor, La Vega	87	$943	$205	19.6%	Low
38	Santo Domingo Oeste, Santo Domingo	84	$414	$63	33.3%	Low
39	Villa Mella, Santo Domingo	80	$352	$54	31.2%	Low
40	Pedernales, Pedernales	74	$308	$94	16.8%	Low
41	Las Galeras, Samaná Province	68	$521	$87	31.2%	Low
42	Andrés, Santo Domingo	66	$361	$71	26.1%	Low
43	San Juan de la Maguana, San Juan	65	$278	$68	25.6%	Low
44	Pedro Brand, Santo Domingo	61	$795	$221	20.9%	Low
45	Samaná Province, Samaná	58	$462	$119	28.0%	Low
46	Azua, Azua	56	$183	$67	20.2%	Low
47	Santa Cruz de Barahona, Barahona Province	56	$310	$108	23.6%	Low
48	Las Charcas, Azua	55	$1,345	$316	19.9%	Low
49	Licey al Medio, Santiago	54	$468	$60	34.7%	Low
50	Villa Montellano, Puerto Plata	52	$680	$159	25.7%	Low
51	La Sabina, La Vega	51	$926	$219	17.2%	Low
52	San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi	51	$787	$127	23.4%	Low
53	Perla Marina, Puerto Plata	50	$797	$128	32.6%	Low
54	Miches, El Seibo	48	$312	$113	21.8%	Low
55	La Caña, La Romana	47	$660	$194	24.7%	Low
56	Los Conucos, San Pedro de Macorís	46	$1,029	$234	23.2%	Low
57	Tenares, Hermanas Mirabal	45	$367	$92	24.1%	Low
58	Pantoja, Santo Domingo	41	$273	$44	33.1%	Low
59	Guayacanes, San Pedro de Macorís	40	$835	$186	23.7%	Low
60	Pedernales, Puerto nuevo, trudille	38	$571	$149	14.7%	Low
61	Tamboril, Santiago	37	$1,150	$147	26.8%	Low
62	Punta Rucia, Puerto Plata	33	$1,237	$216	21.5%	Low
63	Cotuí, Sánchez Ramírez	33	$376	$83	26.0%	Low
64	San Francisco de Macoris, Duarte Province	32	$218	$62	28.4%	Low
65	Higüey, La Altagracia Province	32	$310	$94	27.4%	Low
66	Luperón, Puerto Plata	30	$271	$99	17.2%	Low
67	Villa Altagracia, San Cristóbal	30	$840	$242	17.1%	Low
68	Buena Vista, La Vega	29	$1,145	$245	20.6%	Low
69	Punta Rucia;Damaris, Puerto Plata	29	$2,205	$257	21.6%	Low
70	Cumayasa, La Romana	28	$489	$122	23.5%	Low
71	Mao, Valverde	28	$402	$76	25.2%	Low
72	Paraíso, Barahona	27	$382	$88	19.8%	Low
73	Manabao, La Vega	27	$345	$146	18.6%	Low
74	Santo Domingo Norte, Santo Domingo	27	$269	$93	28.1%	Low
75	República Dominicana, La Altagracia	26	$1,092	$119	44.4%	Low
76	San José de Ocoa, San José de Ocoa	26	$477	$156	17.8%	Low
77	Salcedo, Hermanas Mirabal	24	$270	$82	21.0%	Low
78	Piedra Blanca, Monseñor Nouel	23	$766	$254	15.1%	Low
79	Monte Plata, Monte Plata	23	$870	$179	20.8%	Low
80	Estero Hondo, Puerto Plata	23	$215	$141	10.7%	Low
81	Sánchez, Samaná	23	$539	$212	15.6%	Low
82	Sabana Grande de Palenque, San Cristóbal	23	$637	$154	21.3%	Low
83	Bayaguana, Monte Plata	22	$379	$121	18.8%	Low
84	El Limón, Samaná Province	22	$945	$204	28.5%	Low
85	Villa Hermosa, La Romana	21	$216	$105	20.4%	Low
86	Playa Encuentro, Puerto Plata	21	$1,010	$142	39.2%	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 $3,730/month at $688 ADR and 27.7% 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	$3,730	952	$688	27.7%	Low
2	Punta Rucia;Damaris, Puerto Plata	$2,205	29	$257	21.6%	Low
3	Higüey, La Altagracia	$1,885	3,605	$279	32.9%	Low
4	Las Terrenas, Samaná	$1,610	2,400	$232	32.4%	Low
5	Las Charcas, Azua	$1,345	55	$316	19.9%	Low
6	Punta Rucia, Puerto Plata	$1,237	33	$216	21.5%	Low
7	Tamboril, Santiago	$1,150	37	$147	26.8%	Low
8	Buena Vista, La Vega	$1,145	29	$245	20.6%	Low
9	Cabarete, Puerto Plata	$1,097	1,027	$172	33.5%	Low
10	República Dominicana, La Altagracia	$1,092	26	$119	44.4%	Low
11	Sosúa, Puerto Plata	$1,066	1,569	$211	28.9%	Low
12	Los Conucos, San Pedro de Macorís	$1,029	46	$234	23.2%	Low
13	Playa Encuentro, Puerto Plata	$1,010	21	$142	39.2%	Low
14	Dominicus, La Altagracia	$955	482	$117	38.2%	Low
15	El Limón, Samaná Province	$945	22	$204	28.5%	Low
16	Villa Monte Tabor, La Vega	$943	87	$205	19.6%	Low
17	Samana, Samaná	$935	719	$174	25.2%	Low
18	La Sabina, La Vega	$926	51	$219	17.2%	Low
19	Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province	$910	2,139	$159	34.4%	Low
20	Playa Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macorís	$873	282	$141	28.3%	Low
21	Monte Plata, Monte Plata	$870	23	$179	20.8%	Low
22	Jarabacoa, La Vega	$865	758	$231	21.2%	Low
23	Cabrera, María Trinidad Sánchez	$849	212	$265	22.1%	Low
24	Río San Juan, María Trinidad Sánchez	$848	166	$182	25.2%	Low
25	Villa Altagracia, San Cristóbal	$840	30	$242	17.1%	Low
26	San Rafael del Yuma, La Altagracia	$836	175	$121	33.9%	Low
27	Guayacanes, San Pedro de Macorís	$835	40	$186	23.7%	Low
28	Batey El Soco, San Pedro de Macorís	$834	94	$175	24.0%	Low
29	Perla Marina, Puerto Plata	$797	50	$128	32.6%	Low
30	Pedro Brand, Santo Domingo	$795	61	$221	20.9%	Low
31	San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi	$787	51	$127	23.4%	Low
32	Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macorís	$782	654	$159	27.7%	Low
33	Bonao, Monseñor Nouel	$777	188	$123	30.2%	Low
34	Piedra Blanca, Monseñor Nouel	$766	23	$254	15.1%	Low
35	San José de las Matas, Santiago	$714	94	$190	21.5%	Low
36	Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata	$692	962	$140	27.6%	Low
37	Villa Montellano, Puerto Plata	$680	52	$159	25.7%	Low
38	La Caña, La Romana	$660	47	$194	24.7%	Low
39	Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional	$641	4,027	$82	35.3%	Low
40	Sabana Grande de Palenque, San Cristóbal	$637	23	$154	21.3%	Low
41	Bayahíbe, La Altagracia	$627	236	$83	37.4%	Low
42	Pedernales, Puerto nuevo, trudille	$571	38	$149	14.7%	Low
43	Sánchez, Samaná	$539	23	$212	15.6%	Low
44	Barahona, Barahona	$533	132	$117	19.4%	Low
45	Las Galeras, Samaná Province	$521	68	$87	31.2%	Low
46	Puñal, Santiago	$520	238	$70	34.0%	Low
47	Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata Province	$514	226	$119	30.2%	Low
48	Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago	$503	1,741	$76	31.7%	Low
49	La Vega, La Vega	$499	230	$97	30.6%	Low
50	Cumayasa, La Romana	$489	28	$122	23.5%	Low
51	Constanza, La Vega	$488	133	$130	19.4%	Low
52	San Cristóbal, San Cristóbal	$488	106	$95	29.8%	Low
53	San José de Ocoa, San José de Ocoa	$477	26	$156	17.8%	Low
54	Moca, Espaillat	$469	118	$95	26.7%	Low
55	Baní, Peravia	$469	215	$137	21.0%	Low
56	Licey al Medio, Santiago	$468	54	$60	34.7%	Low
57	Samaná Province, Samaná	$462	58	$119	28.0%	Low
58	San Pedro de Macorís, San Pedro de Macorís	$427	211	$99	28.0%	Low
59	Boca Chica, Santo Domingo	$423	458	$84	30.3%	Low
60	Santo Domingo Oeste, Santo Domingo	$414	84	$63	33.3%	Low
61	San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte	$405	167	$70	31.3%	Low
62	Mao, Valverde	$402	28	$76	25.2%	Low
63	Santo Domingo De Guzmán, Distrito Nacional	$383	786	$73	36.6%	Low
64	Paraíso, Barahona	$382	27	$88	19.8%	Low
65	Bayaguana, Monte Plata	$379	22	$121	18.8%	Low
66	Cotuí, Sánchez Ramírez	$376	33	$83	26.0%	Low
67	Santiago De Los Caballeros, Santiago Province	$371	494	$69	32.7%	Low
68	Santo Domingo Este, Santo Domingo	$368	1,660	$66	31.5%	Low
69	Tenares, Hermanas Mirabal	$367	45	$92	24.1%	Low
70	Andrés, Santo Domingo	$361	66	$71	26.1%	Low
71	Villa Mella, Santo Domingo	$352	80	$54	31.2%	Low
72	Manabao, La Vega	$345	27	$146	18.6%	Low
73	Miches, El Seibo	$312	48	$113	21.8%	Low
74	Santa Cruz de Barahona, Barahona Province	$310	56	$108	23.6%	Low
75	Higüey, La Altagracia Province	$310	32	$94	27.4%	Low
76	Pedernales, Pedernales	$308	74	$94	16.8%	Low
77	San Juan de la Maguana, San Juan	$278	65	$68	25.6%	Low
78	Pantoja, Santo Domingo	$273	41	$44	33.1%	Low
79	Luperón, Puerto Plata	$271	30	$99	17.2%	Low
80	Salcedo, Hermanas Mirabal	$270	24	$82	21.0%	Low
81	Santo Domingo Norte, Santo Domingo	$269	27	$93	28.1%	Low
82	Nagua, María Trinidad Sánchez	$269	97	$86	22.1%	Low
83	San Francisco de Macoris, Duarte Province	$218	32	$62	28.4%	Low
84	Villa Hermosa, La Romana	$216	21	$105	20.4%	Low
85	Estero Hondo, Puerto Plata	$215	23	$141	10.7%	Low
86	Azua, Azua	$183	56	$67	20.2%	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 $688/night, generating $3,730/month at 27.7% 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	$688	952	$3,730	27.7%	Low
2	Las Charcas, Azua	$316	55	$1,345	19.9%	Low
3	Higüey, La Altagracia	$279	3,605	$1,885	32.9%	Low
4	Cabrera, María Trinidad Sánchez	$265	212	$849	22.1%	Low
5	Punta Rucia;Damaris, Puerto Plata	$257	29	$2,205	21.6%	Low
6	Piedra Blanca, Monseñor Nouel	$254	23	$766	15.1%	Low
7	Buena Vista, La Vega	$245	29	$1,145	20.6%	Low
8	Villa Altagracia, San Cristóbal	$242	30	$840	17.1%	Low
9	Los Conucos, San Pedro de Macorís	$234	46	$1,029	23.2%	Low
10	Las Terrenas, Samaná	$232	2,400	$1,610	32.4%	Low
11	Jarabacoa, La Vega	$231	758	$865	21.2%	Low
12	Pedro Brand, Santo Domingo	$221	61	$795	20.9%	Low
13	La Sabina, La Vega	$219	51	$926	17.2%	Low
14	Punta Rucia, Puerto Plata	$216	33	$1,237	21.5%	Low
15	Sánchez, Samaná	$212	23	$539	15.6%	Low
16	Sosúa, Puerto Plata	$211	1,569	$1,066	28.9%	Low
17	Villa Monte Tabor, La Vega	$205	87	$943	19.6%	Low
18	El Limón, Samaná Province	$204	22	$945	28.5%	Low
19	La Caña, La Romana	$194	47	$660	24.7%	Low
20	San José de las Matas, Santiago	$190	94	$714	21.5%	Low
21	Guayacanes, San Pedro de Macorís	$186	40	$835	23.7%	Low
22	Río San Juan, María Trinidad Sánchez	$182	166	$848	25.2%	Low
23	Monte Plata, Monte Plata	$179	23	$870	20.8%	Low
24	Batey El Soco, San Pedro de Macorís	$175	94	$834	24.0%	Low
25	Samana, Samaná	$174	719	$935	25.2%	Low
26	Cabarete, Puerto Plata	$172	1,027	$1,097	33.5%	Low
27	Villa Montellano, Puerto Plata	$159	52	$680	25.7%	Low
28	Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macorís	$159	654	$782	27.7%	Low
29	Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province	$159	2,139	$910	34.4%	Low
30	San José de Ocoa, San José de Ocoa	$156	26	$477	17.8%	Low
31	Sabana Grande de Palenque, San Cristóbal	$154	23	$637	21.3%	Low
32	Pedernales, Puerto nuevo, trudille	$149	38	$571	14.7%	Low
33	Tamboril, Santiago	$147	37	$1,150	26.8%	Low
34	Manabao, La Vega	$146	27	$345	18.6%	Low
35	Playa Encuentro, Puerto Plata	$142	21	$1,010	39.2%	Low
36	Estero Hondo, Puerto Plata	$141	23	$215	10.7%	Low
37	Playa Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macorís	$141	282	$873	28.3%	Low
38	Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata	$140	962	$692	27.6%	Low
39	Baní, Peravia	$137	215	$469	21.0%	Low
40	Constanza, La Vega	$130	133	$488	19.4%	Low
41	Perla Marina, Puerto Plata	$128	50	$797	32.6%	Low
42	San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi	$127	51	$787	23.4%	Low
43	Bonao, Monseñor Nouel	$123	188	$777	30.2%	Low
44	Cumayasa, La Romana	$122	28	$489	23.5%	Low
45	Bayaguana, Monte Plata	$121	22	$379	18.8%	Low
46	San Rafael del Yuma, La Altagracia	$121	175	$836	33.9%	Low
47	Samaná Province, Samaná	$119	58	$462	28.0%	Low
48	República Dominicana, La Altagracia	$119	26	$1,092	44.4%	Low
49	Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata Province	$119	226	$514	30.2%	Low
50	Dominicus, La Altagracia	$117	482	$955	38.2%	Low
51	Barahona, Barahona	$117	132	$533	19.4%	Low
52	Miches, El Seibo	$113	48	$312	21.8%	Low
53	Santa Cruz de Barahona, Barahona Province	$108	56	$310	23.6%	Low
54	Villa Hermosa, La Romana	$105	21	$216	20.4%	Low
55	Luperón, Puerto Plata	$99	30	$271	17.2%	Low
56	San Pedro de Macorís, San Pedro de Macorís	$99	211	$427	28.0%	Low
57	La Vega, La Vega	$97	230	$499	30.6%	Low
58	Moca, Espaillat	$95	118	$469	26.7%	Low
59	San Cristóbal, San Cristóbal	$95	106	$488	29.8%	Low
60	Higüey, La Altagracia Province	$94	32	$310	27.4%	Low
61	Pedernales, Pedernales	$94	74	$308	16.8%	Low
62	Santo Domingo Norte, Santo Domingo	$93	27	$269	28.1%	Low
63	Tenares, Hermanas Mirabal	$92	45	$367	24.1%	Low
64	Paraíso, Barahona	$88	27	$382	19.8%	Low
65	Las Galeras, Samaná Province	$87	68	$521	31.2%	Low
66	Nagua, María Trinidad Sánchez	$86	97	$269	22.1%	Low
67	Boca Chica, Santo Domingo	$84	458	$423	30.3%	Low
68	Bayahíbe, La Altagracia	$83	236	$627	37.4%	Low
69	Cotuí, Sánchez Ramírez	$83	33	$376	26.0%	Low
70	Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional	$82	4,027	$641	35.3%	Low
71	Salcedo, Hermanas Mirabal	$82	24	$270	21.0%	Low
72	Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago	$76	1,741	$503	31.7%	Low
73	Mao, Valverde	$76	28	$402	25.2%	Low
74	Santo Domingo De Guzmán, Distrito Nacional	$73	786	$383	36.6%	Low
75	Andrés, Santo Domingo	$71	66	$361	26.1%	Low
76	San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte	$70	167	$405	31.3%	Low
77	Puñal, Santiago	$70	238	$520	34.0%	Low
78	Santiago De Los Caballeros, Santiago Province	$69	494	$371	32.7%	Low
79	San Juan de la Maguana, San Juan	$68	65	$278	25.6%	Low
80	Azua, Azua	$67	56	$183	20.2%	Low
81	Santo Domingo Este, Santo Domingo	$66	1,660	$368	31.5%	Low
82	Santo Domingo Oeste, Santo Domingo	$63	84	$414	33.3%	Low
83	San Francisco de Macoris, Duarte Province	$62	32	$218	28.4%	Low
84	Licey al Medio, Santiago	$60	54	$468	34.7%	Low
85	Villa Mella, Santo Domingo	$54	80	$352	31.2%	Low
86	Pantoja, Santo Domingo	$44	41	$273	33.1%	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. Dominicus, La Altagracia leads Dominican Republic with 38.2% occupancy, $955/month revenue, and 482 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	Dominicus, La Altagracia	38.2%	482	$955	$117	Low
2	Santo Domingo De Guzmán, Distrito Nacional	36.6%	786	$383	$73	Low
3	Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional	35.3%	4,027	$641	$82	Low
4	Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province	34.4%	2,139	$910	$159	Low
5	Cabarete, Puerto Plata	33.5%	1,027	$1,097	$172	Low
6	Higüey, La Altagracia	32.9%	3,605	$1,885	$279	Low
7	Santiago De Los Caballeros, Santiago Province	32.7%	494	$371	$69	Low
8	Las Terrenas, Samaná	32.4%	2,400	$1,610	$232	Low
9	Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago	31.7%	1,741	$503	$76	Low
10	Santo Domingo Este, Santo Domingo	31.5%	1,660	$368	$66	Low
11	Boca Chica, Santo Domingo	30.3%	458	$423	$84	Low
12	Sosúa, Puerto Plata	28.9%	1,569	$1,066	$211	Low
13	Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macorís	27.7%	654	$782	$159	Low
14	La Romana, La Romana	27.7%	952	$3,730	$688	Low
15	Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata	27.6%	962	$692	$140	Low
16	Samana, Samaná	25.2%	719	$935	$174	Low
17	Jarabacoa, La Vega	21.2%	758	$865	$231	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 86 markets ranked on this page: 86 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 4,027 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 $3,730. 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?

República Dominicana, La Altagracia has the highest occupancy rate in this comparison at 44.4%. 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 26.0% occupancy, and the top performer posts $3,730 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 26.0%. 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, 86 of 86 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 65 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 2026-07-06. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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