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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Higüey, Dominican Republic Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
3,412
Avg. booking lead time
49 days
Listings showing a permit
<1%
Peak revenue month
March
Lowest revenue month
September

The short answer

Higüey Airbnb Market at a Glance

Rates in Higüey run ahead of the national average, with bookings close to it. Listings averaged DOP 17,305 a night and were booked on 34% of available nights, against DOP 10,200 and 32% for the national average.

Timing matters: in March, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in September, usually the slowest.

With 3,412 active listings, Higüey is the largest of 6 La Altagracia markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, the number of active listings shrank 3%.

Map of Airbnb listings in Higüey Browse the live Higüey Airbnb market See Every Higüey Listing

Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Higüey?

Gross bookings per Higüey listing averaged DOP 1,423,715 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Dominican Republic average: DOP 773,443), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Higüey listing brings in DOP 226,000 in March, its best month, and DOP 118,000 in September, its slowest. February runs within 1% of March, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 31% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.

In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 5.1 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn DOP 397,000+ a month, about 4.8 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn DOP 178,000 or more, roughly DOP 96,000 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about DOP 82,000 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn DOP 34,700 or less, about 42% 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.

March earns about twice what September does

Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, DOP 181,000. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.

Higüey 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.

March 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in December 2025 and bookings in February 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Higüey, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025DOP 111,71129.3%DOP 14,113DOP 3,72427 days4.3 nights
Oct 2025DOP 125,06429.5%DOP 14,214DOP 4,03433 days4.7 nights
Nov 2025DOP 179,60836.3%DOP 14,538DOP 5,98749 days5.2 nights
Dec 2025DOP 207,43238.4%DOP 16,165DOP 6,69171 days6.2 nights
Jan 2026DOP 213,19143.2%DOP 15,932DOP 6,87763 days7.2 nights
Feb 2026DOP 237,46651.2%DOP 15,507DOP 8,48164 days7.2 nights
Mar 2026DOP 242,80247.9%DOP 15,657DOP 7,83249 days5.6 nights
Apr 2026DOP 187,75936.8%DOP 15,498DOP 6,25943 days4.6 nights
May 2026DOP 185,60134.9%DOP 15,925DOP 5,98738 days4.8 nights
Jun 2026DOP 198,32137.2%DOP 15,971DOP 6,61134 days5.1 nights
Jul 2026DOP 230,19338.7%DOP 15,985DOP 7,42642 days5.7 nights
Aug 2026DOP 156,87032.2%DOP 15,860DOP 5,06039 days4.3 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.

The typical Higüey listing earns about DOP 82,000 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb profit calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Higüey Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Higüey Airbnb took in DOP 1,423,715 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about DOP 82,000 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 DOP 180,000 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the DOP 98,000 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about DOP 90,000 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about DOP 71,000 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.

Higüey Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Higüey Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookingsDOP 1,325,715DOP 2,878,000
Cleaning fees guests pay7% of Higüey bookingsDOP 98,000DOP 212,000
Gross bookingsDOP 1,423,715DOP 3,090,000
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 76% of Higüey listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−DOP 177,000−DOP 384,000
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; DOP 0 if you clean yourself−DOP 98,000−DOP 212,000
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−DOP 71,000−DOP 154,000
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−DOP 28,000−DOP 62,000
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−DOP 43,000−DOP 93,000
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−DOP 14,000−DOP 14,000
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−DOP 7,000−DOP 7,000
ManagementDOP 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookingsDOP 0DOP 0
Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are freeDOP 0DOP 0
Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed onDOP 0DOP 0
Total running costsAbout 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−DOP 438,000−DOP 926,000
Left for housing costs, then profitDOP 985,715about DOP 82,000 a monthDOP 2,164,000about DOP 180,000 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own Higüey Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Higüey'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 Higüey home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb income calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.

How Higüey's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Higüey listings are booked on 57% or more of their nights, against 34% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of DOP 7,135 adds about DOP 71,300 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge DOP 11,800 a night or more, against a median of DOP 7,135. 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 DOP 133,000 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, March brings the average listing about DOP 226,000, against DOP 118,000 in September, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Higüey listings average 4.75 stars, and 26% 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 DOP 258,000 a month, against DOP 119,000 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Higüey?

Higüey listings were booked on 34% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points above the Dominican Republic average (32%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 53% in February and falls to 31% in September.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.6 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 77%+ of open nights, 43 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 57% or more, roughly four nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 34% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 17% or less, under two nights a week.

February is usually the busiest month in Higüey, September the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month rate of 34% 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 Higüey?

The average nightly rate in Higüey, known as ADR (average daily rate), was DOP 17,305 over the past year, about 70% above the Dominican Republic average of DOP 10,200. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in December at about DOP 16,500 and bottom out in September and October at about DOP 13,600.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 6.1 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge DOP 27,900+ a night, about four times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge DOP 11,800 or more, about DOP 4,700 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about DOP 7,135 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge DOP 4,605 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

December rates run 22% above September's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, DOP 15,100. The 12-month ADR of DOP 17,305 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 Higüey?

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 Higüey it averaged DOP 5,470 over the past year, from about DOP 3,930 in a typical September to about DOP 8,000 in a typical February.

A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn DOP 11,300+ per open night, about 4.7 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn DOP 4,960 or more, about DOP 2,500 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about DOP 2,420 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn DOP 1,290 or less, about half of the median.

February RevPAR is about twice September's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, DOP 5,950. The 12-month RevPAR of DOP 5,470 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 Higüey

Higüey has two high seasons, July and December–March, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from August to October and slows again in May.

Average revenue by month in Higüey

Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years

The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, DOP 181,000.

Revenue by month in Higüey in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Higüey, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryHigh seasonDOP 206,000
FebruaryHigh seasonDOP 224,000
MarchHigh seasonDOP 226,000
AprilShoulder seasonDOP 182,000
MayLow seasonDOP 162,000
JuneShoulder seasonDOP 177,000
JulyHigh seasonDOP 209,000
AugustLow seasonDOP 156,000
SeptemberLow seasonDOP 118,000
OctoberLow seasonDOP 126,000
NovemberShoulder seasonDOP 169,000
DecemberHigh seasonDOP 214,000
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Higüey by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonJuly, December–MarchDOP 216,00045%DOP 15,725
Shoulder seasonApril, June, NovemberDOP 176,00037%DOP 14,936
Low seasonMay, August–OctoberDOP 141,00032%DOP 14,408

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Higüey?

Guests book Higüey stays 49 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 62 days ahead, and September stays closest to arrival, about 24 days. A typical December booking is made in mid-October.

December stays are booked furthest ahead

Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month figure of 49 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 Higüey

Fewer than 1% of the 3,412 active listings in Higüey 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 Higüey.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Higüey

AirROI's area guide picks seven Higüey neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Bávaro, Dominicus Beach and La Altagracia. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Higüey
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
Bávaro A popular tourist destination known for its stunning beaches and all-inclusive resorts. Ideal for vacationers seeking sun, relaxation, and water sports.Bávaro Beach, Punta Cana Bavaro Runners, Dolphin Island Park, Coral Highway, Manati Park Bavaro
Dominicus Beach Famous for its beautiful beach and luxurious resorts. It attracts travelers looking for a beach getaway with a more tranquil atmosphere.Dominicus Beach, Catalonia Gran Dominicus, Catalonia Royal Bavaro
La Altagracia The province itself is rich in cultural heritage and close to several natural attractions, appealing to those looking for cultural exploration and adventure.La Basilica Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, Los Haitises National Park, Hoyo Azul
Macau Beach Known for its beautiful scenery and less commercialized atmosphere, attracting those looking for a more authentic experience.Macau Beach, Surfing spots, Natural landscapes
Catuano Beach A beautiful beach option with fewer crowds, appealing to those who want a relaxing getaway by the sea.Catuano Beach, Local fishing spots, Cultural experiences with locals
El Cortecito A charming local village area with a mix of expats and locals, known for its small shops and restaurants, suitable for a laid-back stay.El Cortecito Beach, Local eateries, Charming boutique shops
Verón A developing area with increasing popularity, offering more affordable options for guests who want to be close to major attractions without the high costs.Local markets, Proximity to Punta Cana, Growing expat community

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Higüey Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Almost every Airbnb in Higüey is an entire home: 96% of listings, with private rooms at 4%. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 73%, about 3.1 times the share of houses (23%).

Nearly all listings rent the whole place

Higüey Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 96%
  • Private room 4%
  • Shared room <1%
Room types in numbers
Higüey Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home95.7%3,264
Private room4.3%146
Shared room0.1%2

Listings by property type

Higüey Airbnb listings by property type

  • Apartment/Condo 73%
  • House 23%
  • Hotel/Boutique 2%
  • Cabin/Outdoor <1%
  • Others <1%
  • Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
Higüey Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
Apartment/Condo73.1%2,495
House23.5%801
Hotel/Boutique2.4%83
Cabin/Outdoor0.7%23
Others0.3%9
Unique stay0.0%1

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Higüey Have?

Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Higüey (42% of entire homes), and 31% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 3,240 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Higüey entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

Bedroom counts in numbers
Higüey entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes with a bedroom count Entire homes
Studio3.5%112
1 bedroom23.1%748
2 bedrooms42.0%1,362
3 bedrooms17.9%579
4 bedrooms5.8%189
5+ bedrooms7.7%250

What Each Home Size Earns in Higüey

A typical studio in Higüey earned DOP 452,000 over the past year, against DOP 6,090,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.

What each home size earns in Higüey
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Studio112DOP 452,000DOP 638,000DOP 6,07238%
1 bedroom748DOP 435,000DOP 597,000DOP 6,00738%
2 bedrooms1,362DOP 425,000DOP 697,000DOP 8,11733%
3 bedrooms579DOP 771,000DOP 1,280,000DOP 13,76434%
4 bedrooms189DOP 2,410,000DOP 3,190,000DOP 40,18932%
5+ bedrooms250DOP 6,090,000DOP 7,990,000DOP 105,54630%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Higüey Sleep?

The most common capacity in Higüey is four guests (30% of listings), and 44% of listings sleep six or more.

Higüey listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep

Guest capacity in numbers
Higüey listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings Listings
1 guest0.2%7
2 guests15.3%514
3 guests4.0%135
4 guests30.0%1,009
5 guests6.1%206
6 guests23.2%779
7 guests2.6%86
8+ guests18.6%626

How Higüey Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Higüey hosts set up an average of 3.2 beds per listing. Only 42% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
21
Beds per listing
3.2
Show exact location
42%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Higüey Offer?

Pools are close to standard in Higüey: 96% of listings have one, and 99% offer free parking on site.

Share of Higüey listings with each common amenity

  • Air conditioning Nearly all
  • Wifi Nearly all
  • TV 99%
  • Free parking on premises 99%
  • Kitchen 96%
  • Pool 96%
  • Dishes and silverware 87%
  • Hot water 86%
  • Cooking basics 84%
  • Washer 84%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Higüey

Listings in Higüey with a pool table earned about 4.1 times as much a year, on average, as those without: DOP 5,330,000 against DOP 1,300,000. The gap is smaller for a sound system (about 3.1 times as much) and a barbecue grill (about 3.1 times as much). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.

Revenue gap for Higüey listings with each amenity

How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it

  • Pool table +310% on 3% of listings
  • Sound system +208% on 11% of listings
  • BBQ grill +207% on 43% of listings
  • Outdoor kitchen +188% on 8% of listings
  • Movie theater +182% on 0.7% of listings
  • Boat slip +150% on 1% of listings
  • Hot tub +126% on 16% of listings
  • Backyard +112% on 47% of listings
  • Ocean view +109% on 8% of listings
  • Ping pong table +104% on 3% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Higüey listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
Pool table3%DOP 5,330,000DOP 1,300,000+310%
Sound system11%DOP 3,570,000DOP 1,160,000+208%
BBQ grill43%DOP 2,310,000DOP 753,000+207%
Outdoor kitchen8%DOP 3,540,000DOP 1,230,000+188%
Movie theater0.7%DOP 3,960,000DOP 1,410,000+182%
Boat slip1%DOP 3,500,000DOP 1,400,000+150%
Hot tub16%DOP 2,680,000DOP 1,190,000+126%
Backyard47%DOP 1,970,000DOP 931,000+112%
Ocean view8%DOP 2,730,000DOP 1,310,000+109%
Ping pong table3%DOP 2,820,000DOP 1,390,000+104%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Higüey?

Higüey runs on foreign visitors: 82% of guests who left reviews live outside the Dominican Republic. The United States leads with 39% of reviewers, ahead of Canada at 11%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 44%, followed by Spanish and French.

82% of Higüey guests come from abroad

Where guests who left reviews live

  • International 82%
  • Domestic 18%

Where Higüey guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Santo Domingo 12%
  • New York 6%
  • Montreal 2%
  • Toronto 2%
  • Miami 2%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Higüey guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
Santo Domingo11.8%
New York5.6%
Montreal2.0%
Toronto1.7%
Miami1.7%

Where Higüey guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • United States 39%
  • Dominican Republic 18%
  • Canada 11%
  • Mexico 4%
  • Colombia 3%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Higüey guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
United States39.5%
Dominican Republic17.6%
Canada10.9%
Mexico4.4%
Colombia3.1%

Languages spoken by Higüey guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 44%
  • Spanish 36%
  • French 7%
  • Portuguese 3%
  • German 3%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Higüey guests
Language Share of guests
English43.8%
Spanish35.8%
French7.1%
Portuguese3.0%
German2.6%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Higüey?

Higüey Airbnbs average 4.75 stars, and 26% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.73.

Communication scores highest in Higüey; value is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.79
  • Cleanliness 4.75
  • Communication 4.83
  • Location 4.77
  • Check-in 4.81
  • Value 4.73
Category scores in numbers
Higüey guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.79
Cleanliness4.75
Communication4.83
Location4.77
Check-in4.81
Value4.73

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Higüey: Stays, Rules and Fees

Nearly nine in ten Higüey listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 14% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 29% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Higüey listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 59%
  • 181-270 days 28%
  • 91-180 days 11%
  • 31-90 days 2%
  • 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Higüey listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days58.9%2,011
181-270 days27.9%951
91-180 days11.0%375
31-90 days2.1%71
1-30 days0.1%4

Days a year Higüey listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 2%
  • 181-270 days 12%
  • 91-180 days 28%
  • 31-90 days 28%
  • 1-30 days 29%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Higüey listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days2.4%81
181-270 days11.9%407
91-180 days28.4%970
31-90 days27.8%949
1-30 days29.5%1,005

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Higüey?

The average Higüey booking lasts 5.9 nights, longest in January and shortest in September. Listings took about 15 bookings each over the year, some 51,100 in all. More than eight in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.

Average length of stay by month in Higüey

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Higüey Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

Nearly eight in ten listings in Higüey accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Higüey listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 33% 1,131 listings
  • 2 Nights 44% 1,518 listings
  • 3 Nights 14% 470 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 7% 247 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 1% 40 listings
  • 30+ Nights <1% 6 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Higüey?

Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Higüey, used by 31% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: nearly six in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 39% on Firm or stricter ones.

Cancellation policies of Higüey listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 31% 1,044 listings
  • Moderate 27% 929 listings
  • Limited 3% 95 listings
  • Firm 27% 922 listings
  • Strict 9% 291 listings
  • Super Strict 30 Days 1% 27 listings
  • Super Strict 60 Days 3% 104 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Higüey?

84% of Higüey listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is DOP 3,080, and some higher fees lift the average to DOP 4,174. Spread over the average stay of 5.9 nights, that adds roughly DOP 525 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 7% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
DOP 3,080
Average cleaning fee
DOP 4,174
Listings charging a fee
83.9%
Share of gross revenue
6.9%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Higüey

The top-grossing Airbnb in Higüey, a nine-bedroom home, took in DOP 31,600,000 over the past year, about 22 times the city's average of DOP 1,420,000. All six listings below have five or more bedrooms, so the top of this market belongs to large homes.

Luxurious Ocean and Golf View Villa fully staffed Luxurious Ocean and Golf View Villa fully staffed Entire home · 9 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Revenue
DOP 31.6M
Occupancy
45.1%
Daily rate
DOP 230,072
Cocotal Mansion: Two villas w/ pools, gym & staff Cocotal Mansion: Two villas w/ pools, gym & staff Entire home · 12 bedrooms Rated 4.79
Revenue
DOP 29.7M
Occupancy
47.4%
Daily rate
DOP 169,926
Yarari Royale - Modern & Minimalistic Masterpiece Yarari Royale - Modern & Minimalistic Masterpiece Entire home · 9 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
DOP 29.4M
Occupancy
43.7%
Daily rate
DOP 274,931
Casa Calma – As Seen In Architectural Digest Casa Calma – As Seen In Architectural Digest Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
DOP 28.1M
Occupancy
56.2%
Daily rate
DOP 133,616
Bachelor Mansion 9 BR, 24 GUEST Luxury Villa Bachelor Mansion 9 BR, 24 GUEST Luxury Villa Entire home · 9 bedrooms Rated 4.88
Revenue
DOP 28.1M
Occupancy
47.0%
Daily rate
DOP 176,227
Luxury The Dream villa-golf view Luxury The Dream villa-golf view Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.84
Revenue
DOP 27.5M
Occupancy
59.4%
Daily rate
DOP 125,061

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Higüey?

Volalto is the top-grossing host in Higüey, with DOP 596.2 million in bookings across 66 listings over the past year. Hosting here is fragmented: the ten top-grossing hosts run just 8% of the market's 3,412 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Leny grossed DOP 23.2 million per listing, about 2.6 times Volalto's DOP 9.03 million.

Top Airbnb hosts in Higüey by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
Volalto 66DOP 596,232,629DOP 9,033,8284.99/5
Anders 20DOP 210,905,165DOP 10,545,2584.89/5
Jean 28DOP 162,534,194DOP 5,804,7934.89/5
4 Vianny 18DOP 134,245,577DOP 7,458,0884.56/5
5 Costa Atlantica 35DOP 95,219,932DOP 2,720,5694.74/5
6 Ingrid 21DOP 81,468,655DOP 3,879,4604.79/5
7 Manuel 16DOP 77,496,674DOP 4,843,5424.57/5
8 Pablo 13DOP 74,628,310DOP 5,740,6394.95/5
9 Leny 3DOP 69,639,242DOP 23,213,0814.88/5
10 Nuria 44DOP 55,918,941DOP 1,270,8854.59/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Higüey?

Only 9% of Higüey listings are classed as professionally managed, though 44% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 45% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 76% of listings.

Superhosts
44.8%
Professional management
9.5%
Cohosted listings
43.9%
Instant Book enabled
43.5%
Simplified Pricing
75.6%

Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Higüey

17 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Higüey, and companies run 11% of its 3,412 active listings. Lux Tours is the largest, with 55 listings and an average guest rating of 4.59; the next largest are DomiRental, RelaxInn Vacation Homes, Go Punta Cana Vacations and Gale Vacation Rentals. Among the five largest, RelaxInn Vacation Homes' homes rate highest, at 4.92.

The five largest run 5% of Higüey's listings

Share of Higüey's 3,412 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host

  • Lux Tours 2% · 55
  • DomiRental <1% · 28
  • RelaxInn Vacation Homes <1% · 28
  • Go Punta Cana Vacations <1% · 27
  • Gale Vacation Rentals <1% · 23
  • All other listings 95%

Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to September 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.

See the largest management companies in La Altagracia, with a profile of each.

Nearby markets

Higüey vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 74 km, La Romana (59 km away) earned the most per listing, about twice as much as Higüey. República Dominicana was the busiest, booked on 48% of nights against 34% in Higüey.

Airbnb markets near Higüey: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market Listings Avg. annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Punta Cana 1 km 2,446DOP 749,230DOP 9,17536%
Higüey 31 km 45DOP 276,432DOP 5,49229%
San Rafael del Yuma 51 km 172DOP 671,940DOP 8,48134%
Bayahíbe 52 km 252DOP 481,734DOP 4,90538%
República Dominicana 52 km 30DOP 942,877DOP 7,50348%
Dominicus 52 km 514DOP 730,934DOP 6,89640%
La Romana 59 km 951DOP 2,904,715DOP 43,78428%
Miches 74 km 50DOP 262,544DOP 6,74224%

FAQ

Higüey Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Higüey?

An active Higüey Airbnb grossed DOP 1,423,715 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 3,412 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in DOP 178,000 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Higüey?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Higüey listings earn between DOP 34,700 and DOP 178,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth DOP 397,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Higüey?

Listings in Higüey were booked on 34% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 32% for the national average. February is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Higüey?

The average booked night in Higüey cost DOP 17,305 before fees. Half of listings charge between DOP 4,605 and DOP 11,800; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Higüey?

Fewer than 1% of active Higüey 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 Higüey?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Higüey Airbnb grossed DOP 1,423,715 in the 12 months to September 2026, 84% above the national average of DOP 773,443. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, DOP 985,715 a year (about DOP 82,000 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 DOP 180,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Higüey?

March usually pays best, averaging DOP 226,000 per active listing over the past two years, and September usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Higüey?

Each night a Higüey listing was open to book earned DOP 5,470 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 DOP 11,300 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Higüey?

Higüey stays were booked 49 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 Higüey?

The average Higüey Airbnb stay lasted 5.9 nights over the past year. A listing took 15 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Higüey rated?

Guests rate Higüey Airbnbs 4.75 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Higüey?

Bávaro, Dominicus Beach and La Altagracia draw the most short-term rental interest in Higüey. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Higüey?

AirROI counted 3,412 active Airbnb listings in Higüey as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Punta Cana, 1 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Higüey?

In Higüey, 84% of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is DOP 3,080, and some higher fees lift the average to DOP 4,174.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 3,412 active Airbnb listings in Higüey 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 Dominican pesos at DOP 60.4 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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