Buenaventura home directly on beach, private pool Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.97 - Revenue
- $171,257
- Occupancy
- 55.2%
- Daily rate
- $771
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Rio Hato brought in US$12,080 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 16% less than the national average of $14,386.
The short answer
Rio Hato earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged $214 a night and were booked on 27% of available nights, against $150 and 38% for the national average.
Timing matters: in March, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.5 times as much as in October, usually the slowest.
AirROI tracked 166 active listings in Rio Hato. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 12% while the number of active listings grew 91%.
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Revenue
Gross bookings per Rio Hato listing averaged $12,080 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Panama average: $14,386), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Rio Hato listing brings in $2,600 in March, its best month, and $1,030 in October, its slowest. February runs within 3% of March, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 35% 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 4.2 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
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 2.5 times what October does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
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.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
January 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in December 2025 and bookings in February 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest. Across the past two years, March is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $1,151 | 20.2% | $211 | $38 | 21 days | 3.1 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $1,094 | 17.3% | $214 | $35 | 38 days | 3.4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $1,554 | 23.0% | $221 | $52 | 43 days | 3.9 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,140 | 27.7% | $229 | $69 | 58 days | 4.5 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,744 | 38.1% | $222 | $89 | 43 days | 7.7 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $2,726 | 40.7% | $220 | $97 | 55 days | 5.7 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,398 | 38.4% | $218 | $77 | 43 days | 6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $1,491 | 24.6% | $218 | $50 | 25 days | 3.5 nights |
| May 2026 | $1,382 | 21.9% | $214 | $45 | 15 days | 3.6 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $1,506 | 24.9% | $212 | $50 | 16 days | 4.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $2,143 | 30.9% | $215 | $69 | 28 days | 5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $1,383 | 22.5% | $214 | $45 | 24 days | 2.6 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.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Rio Hato home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb income calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Rio Hato Airbnb took in $12,080 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $690 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 $1,290 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $660 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $750 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $600 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.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $11,420 | $21,110 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay5% of Rio Hato bookings | $660 | $1,220 |
| Gross bookings | $12,080 | $22,330 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 91% of Rio Hato listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$1,740 | −$3,210 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$660 | −$1,220 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$600 | −$1,120 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$240 | −$450 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$360 | −$670 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$120 | −$120 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$60 | −$60 |
| Management$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | $0 | $0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | $0 | $0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | $0 | $0 |
| Total running costsAbout 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$3,780 | −$6,850 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $8,300about $690 a month | $15,480about $1,290 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Rio Hato'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 Rio Hato home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
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 $1,860 a month, against $1,010 for the average one.
Occupancy
Rio Hato listings were booked on 27% of the nights they were open over the past year, 11 percentage points below the Panama average (38%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 41% in February and falls to 17% in October.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 5.5 times as often as the bottom quarter.
February is usually the busiest month in Rio Hato, October the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Rio Hato, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $214 over the past year, about 43% above the Panama average of $150. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in December at about $240 and bottom out in July and August at about $215.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.3 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
December rates run 12% above August's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
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 Rio Hato it averaged $59 over the past year, from about $33 in a typical October to about $90 in a typical February.
Per open night, by tier:
February RevPAR is about 2.7 times October's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Seasonality
Rio Hato has two high seasons, July and December–March, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from August to November and slows again in May and June.
Average revenue by month in Rio Hato
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | $2,510 |
| February | High season | $2,530 |
| March | High season | $2,600 |
| April | Shoulder season | $1,730 |
| May | Low season | $1,440 |
| June | Low season | $1,420 |
| July | High season | $2,120 |
| August | Low season | $1,330 |
| September | Low season | $1,160 |
| October | Low season | $1,030 |
| November | Low season | $1,630 |
| December | High season | $2,250 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonDecember–March | $2,470 | 35% | $225 |
| High seasonJuly | $2,120 | 28% | $215 |
| Shoulder seasonApril | $1,730 | 26% | $219 |
| Low seasonMay–June, August–November | $1,340 | 21% | $220 |
Guests book Rio Hato stays 35 days ahead on average (about five weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 62 days ahead, and May stays closest to arrival, about 14 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
Permits
None of the 166 active listings in Rio Hato 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 Rio Hato.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks five Rio Hato neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Playa Blanca, Rio Mar and El Valle de Antón. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Blanca | Famous for its beautiful beaches and resorts, Playa Blanca is a popular destination for both local and international tourists looking for a beach getaway. | Playa Blanca Beach, Ancón Beach, Farallón Beach, Fishing Village, Marinas and Water Sports |
| Rio Mar | A lesser-known beach area that offers a more tranquil experience, great for families and those seeking relaxation away from the crowds. | Rio Mar Beach, Nearby hiking trails, Small local restaurants, Fishing options, Peaceful nature |
| El Valle de Antón | Located in the crater of a dormant volcano, this town is known for its pleasant climate, hiking, and eco-tourism, attracting adventure seekers and nature lovers. | El Valle Zoo, Hiking Trails, Local Artisan Markets, Waterfalls, Hot Springs |
| Altos del María | A mountain community offering cooler temperatures and stunning views, Altos del María is popular for its vacation homes and retreats. | Hiking Trails, Nature Views, Private Residences, Peaceful Environment, Close-knit Community |
| Gamboa | An area near the Panama Canal, Gamboa blends nature and history, attracting visitors interested in wildlife and canal tours. | Gamboa Rainforest Resort, Panama Canal Tours, Wildlife Observation, Administered Parks, Hiking Trails |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Rio Hato are entire homes (95%), with private rooms at 5%. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 67%, about 2.2 times the share of houses (31%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Rio Hato Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 94.6% | 157 |
| Private room | 5.4% | 9 |
Listings by property type
Rio Hato Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 66.9% | 111 |
| House | 30.7% | 51 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 1.8% | 3 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 0.6% | 1 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Rio Hato (38% of entire homes), and 43% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 156 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Rio Hato entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2.6% | 4 |
| 1 bedroom | 16.7% | 26 |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.8% | 59 |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.8% | 45 |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.3% | 13 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.8% | 9 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Rio Hato earned $5,050 over the past year, against $18,200 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 26 | $5,050 | $7,300 | $135 | 25% |
| 2 bedrooms | 59 | $5,300 | $8,720 | $161 | 28% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45 | $10,600 | $12,600 | $255 | 26% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13 | $18,200 | $22,900 | $362 | 30% |
The most common capacity in Rio Hato is six guests (33% of listings), and 71% of listings sleep six or more.
Rio Hato listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 0.6% | 1 |
| 3 guests | 2.5% | 4 |
| 4 guests | 20.2% | 33 |
| 5 guests | 5.5% | 9 |
| 6 guests | 33.1% | 54 |
| 7 guests | 6.7% | 11 |
| 8+ guests | 31.3% | 51 |
Rio Hato hosts set up an average of 4.3 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. Only 37% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Pools are close to standard in Rio Hato: 91% of listings have one, and 78% offer beach access.
Share of Rio Hato listings with each common amenity
Listings in Rio Hato with a backyard earned about twice as much a year, on average, as those without: $18,800 against $9,330. The gap is smaller for a sound system (about 65% more) and self check-in (about 60% more). 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 Rio Hato 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
| Amenity | Listings with it | Avg. revenue with | Avg. revenue without | Revenue gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backyard | 29% | $18,800 | $9,330 | +102% |
| Sound system | 8% | $18,700 | $11,500 | +63% |
| Self check-in | 62% | $14,100 | $8,780 | +60% |
| Garden view | 8% | $18,100 | $11,500 | +57% |
| Pets allowed | 57% | $14,100 | $9,340 | +51% |
| Outdoor furniture | 40% | $15,100 | $10,100 | +50% |
| BBQ grill | 54% | $14,200 | $9,580 | +49% |
| Patio or balcony | 49% | $14,500 | $9,740 | +49% |
| Outdoor dining area | 51% | $14,300 | $9,750 | +47% |
| Hammock | 11% | $16,700 | $11,500 | +45% |
Guests
Rio Hato splits its demand between home and abroad: 43% of guests who left reviews live outside Panama, led by visitors from Canada and the United States. Guests speak a mix of languages: Spanish leads at 45%, followed by English and French.
57% of Rio Hato guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Rio Hato guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Panama City | 36.0% |
| Montreal | 2.2% |
| Bogotá | 2.0% |
Where Rio Hato guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Panama | 57.4% |
| Canada | 12.6% |
| United States | 11.6% |
| Colombia | 4.1% |
| Germany | 1.7% |
Languages spoken by Rio Hato guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.0% |
| English | 40.6% |
| French | 5.5% |
| Portuguese | 2.1% |
| German | 2.1% |
Rio Hato Airbnbs average 4.76 stars, and 32% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on cleanliness: it scores 4.68, against 4.86 for host communication and check-in.
Communication and check-in score highest in Rio Hato; cleanliness is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.78 |
| Cleanliness | 4.68 |
| Communication | 4.86 |
| Location | 4.85 |
| Check-in | 4.86 |
| Value | 4.71 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all Rio Hato listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 3% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 41% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Rio Hato listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 77.7% | 129 |
| 181-270 days | 19.3% | 32 |
| 91-180 days | 3.0% | 5 |
Days a year Rio Hato listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 3.0% | 5 |
| 91-180 days | 19.9% | 33 |
| 31-90 days | 36.1% | 60 |
| 1-30 days | 41.0% | 68 |
The average Rio Hato booking lasts 5 nights, longest in February and shortest in August. Listings took about 11 bookings each over the year, some 1,770 in all. About seven in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at noon.
Average length of stay by month in Rio Hato
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than nine in ten listings in Rio Hato accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Rio Hato listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Rio Hato, used by 33% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about six in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 28% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Rio Hato listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About three-quarters of Rio Hato listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $40, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to $89, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 5 nights, that adds roughly $8 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 5% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Rio Hato, a five-bedroom home, took in $171,000 over the past year, about 14 times the city's average of $12,100.
Buenaventura home directly on beach, private pool Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Marina Condo W/Terrace & Patio Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Villa Solara 5 - Luxury 5 Bedroom Pool Villa Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Spacious Penthouse at Buenaventura Beach Resort Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.97
BEACH FRONT PROPERTY Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Buenaventura, apartment with ocean views! Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.96 Buenaventura Rentals is the top-grossing host in Rio Hato, with $173,000 in bookings across 11 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 15% of the market's 166 listings.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buenaventura Rentals | 11 | $173,058 | $15,733 | 4.79/5 | |
| Allison | 1 | $171,257 | $171,257 | 4.97/5 | |
| Nikolas | 2 | $79,233 | $39,617 | 5.00/5 | |
| 4 | Iris Vanessa | 4 | $79,006 | $19,752 | 4.95/5 |
| 5 | Frank | 1 | $54,843 | $54,843 | 4.95/5 |
| 6 | Ana | 1 | $52,562 | $52,562 | 4.97/5 |
| 7 | Olga | 2 | $49,341 | $24,671 | 4.96/5 |
| 8 | Ilianne | 1 | $48,243 | $48,243 | 4.97/5 |
| 9 | Salvatore | 1 | $47,413 | $47,413 | 4.96/5 |
| 10 | Pierre | 1 | $46,344 | $46,344 | 4.70/5 |
Fewer than 1% of Rio Hato listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run four in ten listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 91% of listings.
Nearby markets
AirROI also tracks listings in this area under another name: Río Hato (89 active listings) has its own page and is left out of the comparison below.
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 37 km, El Chirú (3 km away, 81 listings) earned the most per listing, about 70% more than Rio Hato. Nueva Gorgona was the busiest, booked on 34% of nights against 27% in Rio Hato.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farallon 1 km | 187 | $10,914 | $193 | 25% |
| El Chirú 3 km | 81 | $20,525 | $332 | 27% |
| Bijao 10 km | 33 | $8,514 | $188 | 21% |
| Distrito de San Carlos 23 km | 63 | $14,826 | $172 | 30% |
| Distrito San Carlos 23 km | 264 | $14,967 | $212 | 26% |
| El Valle 28 km | 152 | $13,020 | $160 | 32% |
| Coronado 34 km | 190 | $11,656 | $177 | 28% |
| Nueva Gorgona 37 km | 207 | $11,741 | $148 | 34% |
Markets elsewhere in Panama with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Rio Hato:
FAQ
An active Rio Hato Airbnb grossed US$12,080 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 166 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in US$2,220 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Rio Hato listings earn between US$525 and US$2,220 in a typical month, and the top tenth US$3,880 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Rio Hato were booked on 27% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 38% for the national average. February is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Rio Hato cost US$214 before fees. Half of listings charge between US$125 and US$265, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Rio Hato 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.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Rio Hato Airbnb grossed US$12,080 in the 12 months to September 2026, 16% below the national average of US$14,386. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, US$8,300 a year (about US$690 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 US$1,290 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
March usually pays best, averaging US$2,600 per active listing over the past two years, and October usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Rio Hato listing was open to book earned US$59 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 US$119 or more.
Rio Hato stays were booked 35 days (about five weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Rio Hato Airbnb stay lasted 5 nights over the past year. A listing took 11 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Rio Hato Airbnbs 4.76 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and cleanliness lowest.
Playa Blanca, Rio Mar and El Valle de Antón draw the most short-term rental interest in Rio Hato. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 166 active Airbnb listings in Rio Hato as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Farallon, 1 km away.
In Rio Hato, about three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is US$40, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to US$89, so the median is the better guide.
Method
Figures on this page cover 166 active Airbnb listings in Rio Hato 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. Money figures are in U.S. dollars. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.