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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Brazil (2026)

Rio de Janeiro is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Brazil in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 211 markets. Its listings averaged $13,900 in revenue over the 12 months to September 2026 and were booked on 43% of nights. It leads on the blend rather than on any one measure, placing in the top 5% of ranked markets for market size, occupancy and revenue per listing. Maceió and Fortaleza come next.

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou, Founder @ AirROI Updated October 1, 2026

Markets tracked: 931
Active Airbnb listings: 451,000
Avg. revenue per listing: $7,820
Occupancy rate: 34%
Avg. nightly rate: $100
Avg. revenue, top 10 markets: $10,200

The short answer

Brazil Airbnb Market at a Glance

Across Brazil, the 451,000 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $7,820 over the same period. They were booked on 34% of nights at about $100 a night; the ranking covers the 211 markets with at least 300 active listings.

The biggest earners pay for it in seasonality. Armação dos Búzios, Bertioga and São Sebastião earn the most per listing of the ranked markets, but their slowest month brings in 26–34% of their best. The steadiest markets, led by Caxias do Sul and Porto Alegre, earn less per listing and still take in 73–79% of their peak revenue in their quietest month.

The ranking weighs revenue per listing most, then occupancy and market size, then how evenly income spreads across the year and how it changed on the year. It reflects rental performance, not purchase prices or local short-term rental rules. How the ranking works.

Where the top 10 Airbnb markets in Brazil are

Each dot is one of the 931 markets AirROI tracks in Brazil (14 outlying ones fall outside the map), sized by active listings and coloured by average revenue per listing. Select a number to jump to its profile.

Avg. revenueUnder $3.7k$3.7k–$5.5k$5.5k–$8.2k$8.2k+ Under 30 listings 1 Top-ranked market

All money figures on this page are in US dollars.

Top 10

The Top 10 Airbnb Markets in Brazil

Each profile draws on the market's full AirROI report: how it earns, when in the year, who books and what sells. Monthly figures are averages per listing active in that month, so twelve of them add up to more than the annual average, which also counts listings that operated for only part of the year.

The top 10 Airbnb markets in Brazil at a glance
#	Market	Avg. revenue	Occupancy	Nightly
	Rio de Janeiro Large market · High occupancy	$13,900	43%	$120
	Maceió High occupancy · Growing revenue	$9,890	44%	$82
	Fortaleza High occupancy · Large market	$7,790	43%	$65
4	Plano Piloto High occupancy · Year-round demand	$8,040	43%	$71
5	Gramado Growing revenue · Large market	$10,300	36%	$105
6	Foz do Iguaçu Growing revenue · High occupancy	$7,400	42%	$70
7	São Paulo Large market · Year-round demand	$6,320	40%	$60
8	Armação dos Búzios High earnings · Large market	$15,400	35%	$185
9	Tibau do Sul Growing revenue · High occupancy	$9,910	36%	$105
10	Angra dos Reis High earnings · Large market	$12,800	34%	$170

1. Rio de Janeiro
Known for: Large market · High occupancy

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Rio de Janeiro
Avg. revenue
$13,900 +4% vs. last year
Occupancy
43%
Nightly rate
$120
Active listings
33,100
Where it places among the 211 ranked markets in Brazil
- Revenue Top 4%
- Occupancy Top 3%
- Market size Top 1%
- Year-round Top 13%
- Growth Top 31%
How it earns
Rio de Janeiro fills more nights than most of Brazil: 43% of them, the fifth-highest occupancy of the 211 ranked markets, at about $120 a night. That adds up to $13,900 per listing over the year, the seventh-highest of the 211 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $1,140 a month; the top quarter clear $2,150 or more.
When it earns
Demand in Rio de Janeiro holds up through the year: October, the slowest month, still brings in about two-thirds of February's revenue.
Who books
44% of guests travel from abroad, most often from the United States and Argentina.
What sells
The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (49% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 91% of supply.
Who it suits
It suits buyers who want income that holds up all year.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,140 $1,370
Median listing
$1,140/mo
Top 25% of listings
$2,150+/mo
Booked ahead
40 days
Average stay
6 nights
Guests from abroad
44%
Most common home size
1 bedroom
Areas in the full report: Copacabana · Ipanema · Lapa
Full Rio de Janeiro Airbnb report
2. Maceió
Known for: High occupancy · Growing revenue

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Maceió
Avg. revenue
$9,890 +22% vs. last year
Occupancy
44%
Nightly rate
$82
Active listings
3,660
Where it places among the 211 ranked markets in Brazil
- Revenue Top 18%
- Occupancy Top 2%
- Market size Top 10%
- Year-round Bottom 28%
- Growth Top 4%
How it earns
Maceió earns on volume. Rates run below the Brazil average at about $82 a night, but listings book 44% of nights. Listings averaged $9,890 in revenue over the year, 27% above the Brazil average. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $913, and the best quarter clear $1,520. Revenue per listing rose 22% over the year, helped by nightly rates 31% higher, even as the number of listings grew 73%.
When it earns
Maceió's season runs from December to March, peaking in January at about $2,000 per listing; May, the quietest month, brings in about $704.
What sells
One-bedroom homes lead the market (48% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 88% of supply.
Who books
Guests are overwhelmingly domestic (88%); the most common home cities are São Paulo, Pernambuco and Rio de Janeiro.
Who it suits
Best for buyers who can carry costs through a quiet May and would rather price for occupancy than for rate.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,000 $704
Median listing
$913/mo
Top 25% of listings
$1,520+/mo
Booked ahead
42 days
Average stay
6 nights
Most common home size
1 bedroom
Superhosts
51%
Areas in the full report: Pajucara · Jatiuca · Ponta Verde
Full Maceió Airbnb report
3. Fortaleza
Known for: High occupancy · Large market

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Fortaleza
Avg. revenue
$7,790 +13% vs. last year
Occupancy
43%
Nightly rate
$65
Active listings
3,560
Where it places among the 211 ranked markets in Brazil
- Revenue Top 30%
- Occupancy Top 2%
- Market size Top 12%
- Year-round Top 30%
- Growth Top 15%
How it earns
Rates in Fortaleza sit below the Brazil average, at about $65 a night, but listings are booked on 43% of nights. Revenue per listing, $7,790, is close to the Brazil average. Month to month, the median listing earns about $742 and a top-quarter listing $1,320 or more. Revenue per listing rose 13% over the year, helped by nightly rates 25% higher, even as the number of listings grew 50%.
When it earns
Fortaleza has two seasons, July–August and December–January. July is the strongest month at about $1,270 per listing, and April the quietest at about $694.
Guest expectations
Average ratings (4.75 stars) trail the typical market in Brazil (4.85), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
What sells
Smaller places set the market: only 12% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 27% in the typical market in Brazil; apartments and condos make up 89% of supply.
Who it suits
A good fit for buyers who would rather price for occupancy than for rate and prefer a smaller one- or two-bedroom place.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,270 $694
Median listing
$742/mo
Top 25% of listings
$1,320+/mo
Booked ahead
35 days
Average stay
6 nights
Most common home size
2 bedrooms
Superhosts
43%
Areas in the full report: Praia do Futuro · Centro · Aldeota
Full Fortaleza Airbnb report
4. Plano Piloto
Known for: High occupancy · Year-round demand

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Plano Piloto
Avg. revenue
$8,040 +4% vs. last year
Occupancy
43%
Nightly rate
$71
Active listings
2,080
Where it places among the 211 ranked markets in Brazil
- Revenue Top 27%
- Occupancy Top 3%
- Market size Top 23%
- Year-round Top 16%
- Growth Top 32%
How it earns
Plano Piloto earns on volume. Rates run below the Brazil average at about $71 a night, but listings book 43% of nights. Revenue per listing, $8,040, is close to the Brazil average. A typical listing takes in about $714 a month; the top quarter clear $1,150 or more.
When it earns
Plano Piloto earns steadily through the year, from about $636 per listing in January to $1,020 in November. Guests book later than in most of Brazil, about 24 days ahead against roughly 35 for the typical market in Brazil, so pricing close to the date matters; stays average 6 nights.
What sells
Few listings are large: just 2% have three or more bedrooms, against about 27% in the typical market in Brazil; apartments and condos make up 87% of supply.
Guest expectations
Average ratings (4.78 stars) trail the typical market in Brazil (4.85), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
Who it suits
It suits buyers who would rather price for occupancy than for rate and prefer a smaller one- or two-bedroom place.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,020 $636
Median listing
$714/mo
Top 25% of listings
$1,150+/mo
Booked ahead
24 days
Average stay
6 nights
Most common home size
1 bedroom
Superhosts
56%
Areas in the full report: Asa Sul · Asa Norte · Sudoeste
Full Plano Piloto Airbnb report
5. Gramado
Known for: Growing revenue · Large market

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Gramado
Avg. revenue
$10,300 +36% vs. last year
Occupancy
36%
Nightly rate
$105
Active listings
3,490
Where it places among the 211 ranked markets in Brazil
- Revenue Top 14%
- Occupancy Top 20%
- Market size Top 13%
- Year-round Bottom 19%
- Growth Top 2%
How it earns
Gramado books 36% of nights at about $105 a night, close to the typical market in Brazil. Listings averaged $10,300 in revenue over the year, 32% above the Brazil average. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $954, and the best quarter clear $1,670. Revenue per listing rose 36% over the year, the second-biggest gain in Brazil, helped by nightly rates 21% higher, even as the number of listings grew 27%.
When it earns
Revenue in Gramado peaks twice, over November–January and again over June–July; July leads at about $2,030 per listing, while February brings in about $641. Guests book early, about 48 days ahead against roughly 35 for the typical market in Brazil, and stay about 5 nights.
What sells
The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (47% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 77% of supply.
Who it suits
Best for buyers who can ride out a slow February and plan to use a professional manager or run a polished operation.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,030 $641
Median listing
$954/mo
Top 25% of listings
$1,670+/mo
Booked ahead
48 days
Average stay
5 nights
Most common home size
2 bedrooms
Superhosts
59%
Areas in the full report: Centro · Lago Negro · Rua Coberta
Full Gramado Airbnb report
6. Foz do Iguaçu
Known for: Growing revenue · High occupancy

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Foz do Iguaçu
Avg. revenue
$7,400 +25% vs. last year
Occupancy
42%
Nightly rate
$70
Active listings
3,200
Where it places among the 211 ranked markets in Brazil
- Revenue Top 35%
- Occupancy Top 5%
- Market size Top 15%
- Year-round Top 46%
- Growth Top 3%
How it earns
Rates in Foz do Iguaçu sit below the Brazil average, at about $70 a night, but listings are booked on 42% of nights. Moderate rates keep revenue per listing at $7,400, 5% below the Brazil average. Month to month, the median listing earns about $718 and a top-quarter listing $1,200 or more. Revenue per listing rose 25% over the year, helped by nightly rates 32% higher, even as the number of listings grew 97%.
When it earns
Foz do Iguaçu has two seasons, December–January and July. July is the strongest month at about $1,210 per listing, and September the quietest at about $588. Bookings arrive closer to the date than in most of Brazil, about 26 days before check-in, and guests stay about 4 nights.
Who books
Most guests are domestic (82%), and Argentina and the United States send the most visitors from abroad.
Who it suits
A good fit for buyers who would rather price for occupancy than for rate and are comfortable adjusting prices close to the date.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,210 $588
Median listing
$718/mo
Top 25% of listings
$1,200+/mo
Booked ahead
26 days
Average stay
4 nights
Guests from abroad
18%
Most common home size
2 bedrooms
Areas in the full report: Iguaçu National Park · City Center · Cataratas Avenue
Full Foz do Iguaçu Airbnb report
7. São Paulo
Known for: Large market · Year-round demand

Top-earning Airbnb listings in São Paulo
Avg. revenue
$6,320 −3% vs. last year
Occupancy
40%
Nightly rate
$60
Active listings
34,900
Where it places among the 211 ranked markets in Brazil
- Revenue Top 46%
- Occupancy Top 7%
- Market size Top 1%
- Year-round Top 2%
- Growth Bottom 49%
How it earns
São Paulo earns on volume. Rates run below the Brazil average at about $60 a night, but listings book 40% of nights. Moderate rates keep revenue per listing at $6,320, 19% below the Brazil average. Its place at #7 rests on market size (top 1%) and year-round demand (top 2%) rather than on revenue per listing. A typical listing takes in about $625 a month; the top quarter clear $1,050 or more.
When it earns
Demand in São Paulo holds up through the year: February, the slowest month, still brings in about three-quarters of November's revenue. Guests book later than in most of Brazil, about 25 days ahead against roughly 35 for the typical market in Brazil, so pricing close to the date matters; stays average 5 nights.
What sells
Smaller places set the market: only 3% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 27% in the typical market in Brazil; apartments and condos make up 89% of supply.
Guest expectations
Average ratings (4.77 stars) trail the typical market in Brazil (4.85), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
Who it suits
It suits buyers who want income that holds up all year and would rather price for occupancy than for rate.
Revenue per listing by month
$903 $649
Median listing
$625/mo
Top 25% of listings
$1,050+/mo
Booked ahead
25 days
Average stay
5 nights
Most common home size
1 bedroom
Superhosts
53%
Areas in the full report: Jardins · Vila Madalena · Centro
Full São Paulo Airbnb report
8. Armação dos Búzios
Known for: High earnings · Large market

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Armação dos Búzios
Avg. revenue
$15,400 −6% vs. last year
Occupancy
35%
Nightly rate
$185
Active listings
5,030
Where it places among the 211 ranked markets in Brazil
- Revenue Top 1%
- Occupancy Top 22%
- Market size Top 8%
- Year-round Bottom 25%
- Growth Bottom 33%
How it earns
Armação dos Búzios earns on price: guests pay about $185 a night, 83% above the Brazil average. Listings averaged $15,400 in revenue over the year, the highest of the 211 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $1,200, and the best quarter clear $2,570. Revenue per listing slipped 6% over the year even with rates 10% higher, as bookings softened.
When it earns
Revenue in Armação dos Búzios concentrates from December to March: January earns about $3,810 per listing, about three times as much as September. Bookings arrive well in advance, about 46 days before check-in, so much of a season's calendar fills early; stays average 5 nights.
Who books
More than a third of guests (36%) travel from abroad, most often from Argentina and Chile.
What sells
Big homes set the market: 53% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 27% in the typical market in Brazil, and houses make up 70% of supply.
Who it suits
Best for buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay and are prepared for thin bookings around September.
Revenue per listing by month
$3,810 $1,300
Median listing
$1,200/mo
Top 25% of listings
$2,570+/mo
Booked ahead
46 days
Average stay
5 nights
Guests from abroad
36%
Most common home size
1 bedroom
Areas in the full report: Rua das Pedras · Geribá · João Fernandes
Full Armação dos Búzios Airbnb report
9. Tibau do Sul
Known for: Growing revenue · High occupancy

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Tibau do Sul
Avg. revenue
$9,910 +14% vs. last year
Occupancy
36%
Nightly rate
$105
Active listings
1,600
Where it places among the 211 ranked markets in Brazil
- Revenue Top 17%
- Occupancy Top 16%
- Market size Top 28%
- Year-round Bottom 43%
- Growth Top 12%
How it earns
Tibau do Sul books 36% of nights at about $105 a night, close to the typical market in Brazil. Average revenue per listing came to $9,910, 27% above the Brazil average. Month to month, the median listing earns about $833 and a top-quarter listing $1,600 or more. Revenue per listing rose 14% over the year, helped by nightly rates 17% higher, even as the number of listings grew 33%.
When it earns
Revenue in Tibau do Sul peaks twice, over December–March and again over July–August; January leads at about $1,910 per listing, while May brings in about $801.
Who books
More than a quarter of guests (27%) travel from abroad, most often from Argentina and Uruguay.
What sells
One-bedroom homes lead the market (46% of entire homes), and houses make up 47% of supply.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,910 $801
Median listing
$833/mo
Top 25% of listings
$1,600+/mo
Booked ahead
43 days
Average stay
6 nights
Guests from abroad
27%
Most common home size
1 bedroom
Areas in the full report: Ponta do Madeiro · Praia da Pipa · Praia das Minas
Full Tibau do Sul Airbnb report
10. Angra dos Reis
Known for: High earnings · Large market

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Angra dos Reis
Avg. revenue
$12,800 −5% vs. last year
Occupancy
34%
Nightly rate
$170
Active listings
2,950
Where it places among the 211 ranked markets in Brazil
- Revenue Top 6%
- Occupancy Top 28%
- Market size Top 17%
- Year-round Bottom 42%
- Growth Bottom 40%
How it earns
Nightly rates set Angra dos Reis apart: about $170, 66% above the Brazil average. That adds up to $12,800 per listing over the year, 64% above the Brazil average. A typical listing takes in about $962 a month; the top quarter clear $1,940 or more.
When it earns
In Angra dos Reis, the months from December to April earn above the yearly average, led by January at about $2,650 per listing; September is the low point at about $1,080.
Who books
45% of guests travel from abroad, most often from Argentina and France.
Guest expectations
Average ratings (4.79 stars) trail the typical market in Brazil (4.85), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
Who it suits
A good fit for buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,650 $1,080
Median listing
$962/mo
Top 25% of listings
$1,940+/mo
Booked ahead
41 days
Average stay
4 nights
Guests from abroad
45%
Most common home size
1 bedroom
Areas in the full report: Praia do Lido · Angra dos Reis Historic Center · Japuíba
Full Angra dos Reis Airbnb report

Full ranking

How the Top 100 Markets in Brazil Compare

The overall ranking with the five measures behind it. "Slow month" is a market's weakest month of revenue as a share of its best, so a higher figure means steadier income. Select a column heading to re-sort.

Top Airbnb markets in Brazil, ranked by AirROI

	Rio de Janeiro Large market, high occupancy	$13,872	43%	$120	64%	+4%	33,138
	Maceió High occupancy, growing revenue	$9,894	44%	$82	35%	+22%	3,664
	Fortaleza High occupancy, large market	$7,786	43%	$65	55%	+13%	3,561
4	Plano Piloto High occupancy, year-round demand	$8,037	43%	$71	62%	+4%	2,083
5	Gramado Growing revenue, large market	$10,331	36%	$106	32%	+36%	3,485
6	Foz do Iguaçu Growing revenue, high occupancy	$7,401	42%	$70	48%	+25%	3,200
7	São Paulo Large market, year-round demand	$6,320	40%	$60	72%	−3%	34,925
8	Armação dos Búzios High earnings, large market	$15,382	35%	$185	34%	−6%	5,033
9	Tibau do Sul Growing revenue, high occupancy	$9,905	36%	$104	42%	+14%	1,597
10	Angra dos Reis High earnings, large market	$12,796	34%	$168	41%	−5%	2,945
11	Ipojuca Large market, high earnings	$10,767	37%	$125	34%	−7%	5,467
12	Vitória High occupancy, growing revenue	$6,482	42%	$58	70%	+22%	769
13	Balneário Camboriú Large market, high earnings	$11,672	37%	$133	30%	−7%	5,276
14	Paraty Large market, high earnings	$9,605	31%	$120	51%	+1%	3,577
15	Curitiba High occupancy, large market	$5,290	42%	$48	63%	+9%	5,828
16	São Sebastião High earnings, large market	$14,696	30%	$204	31%	+3%	6,911
17	Vila Velha High occupancy, growing revenue	$7,114	40%	$74	47%	+8%	2,340
18	Recife High occupancy, year-round demand	$5,614	40%	$57	62%	+9%	2,923
19	Ilhabela High earnings, large market	$11,613	32%	$148	41%	−3%	3,084
20	Pirenópolis Year-round demand, high earnings	$10,994	28%	$137	66%	+6%	1,601
21	Porto Seguro Large market, high earnings	$10,848	33%	$147	38%	−8%	4,588
22	Arraial do Cabo Large market, high occupancy	$8,311	36%	$91	36%	+3%	3,758
23	Niterói High occupancy, year-round demand	$8,244	36%	$94	61%	−7%	1,225
24	Olímpia High occupancy, large market	$6,716	38%	$90	60%	−5%	2,471
25	Belo Horizonte High occupancy, year-round demand	$5,528	40%	$53	67%	0%	3,786
26	Bertioga High earnings, large market	$15,152	31%	$209	26%	−5%	5,304
27	Aquiraz High earnings, growing revenue	$11,160	31%	$146	41%	+6%	1,249
28	Florianópolis Large market, high occupancy	$8,886	37%	$119	27%	−8%	20,255
29	Itacaré High occupancy, high earnings	$8,851	36%	$101	42%	+3%	1,071
30	Campinas Year-round demand, high occupancy	$5,542	39%	$57	70%	+1%	1,788
31	Petrópolis High earnings, year-round demand	$11,202	26%	$155	62%	−3%	2,484
32	Ubatuba Large market, high earnings	$9,270	33%	$116	34%	−7%	12,763
33	Natal High occupancy, growing revenue	$6,070	40%	$55	47%	+10%	1,901
34	Porto Alegre Year-round demand, growing revenue	$4,304	38%	$45	76%	+18%	3,503
35	Campos do Jordão High earnings, large market	$12,485	28%	$162	34%	+4%	3,553
36	Santo Antônio do Pinhal High earnings, growing revenue	$11,821	32%	$125	46%	+6%	585
37	Maragogi High earnings, growing revenue	$10,473	32%	$129	38%	+11%	952
38	João Pessoa Large market, high occupancy	$6,371	39%	$66	40%	–	6,162
39	Atibaia High earnings, growing revenue	$13,959	29%	$191	45%	+6%	675
40	Gonçalves High earnings, growing revenue	$12,553	29%	$140	47%	+15%	566
41	São José dos Campos High occupancy, year-round demand	$7,198	37%	$90	54%	−4%	965
42	Salvador Large market, high occupancy	$5,892	37%	$72	47%	−7%	7,903
43	Brasília High occupancy, large market	$5,613	42%	$61	51%	–	2,200
44	Goiânia Year-round demand, growing revenue	$4,774	34%	$56	66%	+14%	3,029
45	São Pedro High earnings, growing revenue	$9,437	31%	$128	57%	+5%	497
46	Canela Growing revenue, large market	$7,760	32%	$92	35%	+23%	1,269
47	Jijoca de Jericoacoara High earnings, growing revenue	$11,046	33%	$118	44%	+10%	396
48	Socorro High earnings, year-round demand	$10,209	29%	$121	50%	−1%	857
49	Bombinhas Large market, high occupancy	$7,907	35%	$124	17%	−5%	5,714
50	Belém Year-round demand, large market	$5,646	33%	$89	61%	–	2,311
51	Mata de São João High earnings, large market	$13,575	28%	$215	34%	−1%	1,655
52	Teresópolis High earnings, year-round demand	$8,751	29%	$121	56%	+4%	858
53	Alto Paraíso de Goiás Growing revenue, high earnings	$8,513	28%	$98	45%	+15%	1,359
54	Penha High occupancy, large market	$7,971	35%	$91	27%	−4%	1,842
55	Santos Large market, high occupancy	$6,628	35%	$78	43%	−8%	2,581
56	Barueri Year-round demand, high occupancy	$6,341	39%	$64	67%	−16%	665
57	Mairiporã High earnings	$12,924	29%	$174	48%	−2%	596
58	Tiradentes Growing revenue, high earnings	$9,185	28%	$110	49%	+14%	689
59	Serra Negra Growing revenue, high earnings	$8,406	29%	$92	50%	+14%	614
60	Cabo Frio Large market	$6,454	33%	$92	33%	−3%	6,820
61	Águas Claras High occupancy, year-round demand	$5,369	45%	$43	71%	+14%	378
62	Porto de Pedras High earnings	$13,999	33%	$175	34%	−11%	534
63	São Roque High earnings, year-round demand	$12,178	29%	$145	58%	−10%	552
64	Domingos Martins High earnings, growing revenue	$8,886	27%	$126	52%	+5%	717
65	Caucaia High earnings	$8,572	30%	$109	44%	+1%	845
66	Garopaba Large market	$7,813	33%	$122	24%	−6%	2,242
67	Itapema Large market, high occupancy	$7,666	35%	$127	20%	−12%	2,959
68	Águas de Lindóia Growing revenue, year-round demand	$7,598	31%	$81	53%	+22%	422
69	Londrina Year-round demand, high occupancy	$4,716	40%	$48	70%	−2%	840
70	São Bento do Sapucaí High earnings, growing revenue	$11,399	29%	$124	45%	+3%	527
71	Brumadinho Year-round demand, high earnings	$9,652	29%	$118	68%	+6%	313
72	Capitólio High earnings, year-round demand	$9,512	25%	$163	60%	+7%	655
73	Cairu High earnings, large market	$7,888	32%	$109	38%	−5%	1,081
74	Ouro Preto Growing revenue	$6,597	31%	$70	49%	+4%	981
75	Guarapari Large market, growing revenue	$6,442	32%	$99	31%	+2%	4,016
76	Bento Gonçalves Growing revenue, year-round demand	$6,284	34%	$66	51%	+18%	505
77	Aracaju High occupancy, large market	$5,437	35%	$69	49%	–	1,658
78	Camaçari High earnings, large market	$10,033	27%	$181	35%	−5%	2,505
79	Jundiaí High occupancy, year-round demand	$7,984	40%	$90	60%	−18%	315
80	Guarujá Large market	$7,433	29%	$123	35%	−6%	8,436
81	Sudoeste e Octogonal High occupancy, year-round demand	$5,451	49%	$41	63%	+13%	338
82	Sorocaba High occupancy, growing revenue	$4,715	36%	$61	60%	+9%	754
83	Maringá Year-round demand, high occupancy	$4,384	38%	$45	68%	0%	798
84	Camanducaia High earnings, growing revenue	$10,099	28%	$127	36%	+5%	695
85	Tamandaré High earnings, large market	$10,001	30%	$145	28%	−13%	1,674
86	Mangaratiba High earnings	$9,520	29%	$146	41%	−9%	976
87	Ibiúna High earnings	$12,390	26%	$186	49%	−10%	700
88	New Fribourg Growing revenue, year-round demand	$6,390	27%	$86	60%	+16%	831
89	Guarulhos Year-round demand, high occupancy	$3,943	36%	$44	73%	–	942
90	Urubici Growing revenue, high earnings	$8,555	26%	$114	35%	+15%	995
91	Maraú Growing revenue, large market	$7,741	27%	$159	37%	+13%	1,094
92	Governador Celso Ramos Large market	$7,223	33%	$146	17%	−15%	2,010
93	Ribeirão Preto Large market, growing revenue	$5,332	32%	$78	43%	+3%	1,678
94	Caldas Novas Large market, year-round demand	$5,008	31%	$72	50%	−3%	3,336
95	São José do Rio Preto Year-round demand, high occupancy	$4,762	37%	$51	69%	−4%	584
96	Mairinque High earnings	$13,944	27%	$195	48%	−8%	449
97	São Miguel dos Milagres High earnings	$10,054	30%	$137	38%	−19%	673
98	Cotia High earnings, year-round demand	$9,135	31%	$142	51%	−4%	355
99	Santana do Riacho Year-round demand, growing revenue	$7,812	25%	$114	71%	+3%	499
100	São Luís High occupancy, year-round demand	$4,673	35%	$52	54%	–	1,000

By measure

Brazil Airbnb Markets Ranked by Revenue, Nightly Rate and Occupancy

The overall ranking balances five measures. These lists take one at a time, for buyers who care most about income, pricing power, bookings, a steady calendar, momentum or market size.

Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Brazil

Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 600 listings.

Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Brazil
#	Market	Revenue	Occupancy	Nightly
	Armação dos Búzios #8 overall	$15,400	35%	$185
	Bertioga #26 overall	$15,200	31%	$210
	São Sebastião #16 overall	$14,700	30%	$205
4	Atibaia #39 overall	$14,000	29%	$190
5	Rio de Janeiro #1 overall	$13,900	43%	$120
6	Mata de São João #51 overall	$13,600	28%	$215
7	Angra dos Reis #10 overall	$12,800	34%	$170
8	Campos do Jordão #35 overall	$12,500	28%	$160
9	Ibiúna #87 overall	$12,400	26%	$185
10	Balneário Camboriú #13 overall	$11,700	37%	$135
11	Ilhabela #19 overall	$11,600	32%	$150
12	Petrópolis #31 overall	$11,200	26%	$155
13	Aquiraz #27 overall	$11,200	31%	$145
14	Pirenópolis #20 overall	$11,000	28%	$135
15	Porto Seguro #21 overall	$10,800	33%	$145
16	Ipojuca #11 overall	$10,800	37%	$125
17	Maragogi #37 overall	$10,500	32%	$130
18	Gramado #5 overall	$10,300	36%	$105
19	Socorro #48 overall	$10,200	29%	$120
20	Camanducaia #84 overall	$10,100	28%	$125
21	São Miguel dos Milagres #97 overall	$10,100	30%	$135
22	Camaçari #78 overall	$10,000	27%	$180
23	Tamandaré #85 overall	$10,000	30%	$145
24	Tibau do Sul #9 overall	$9,910	36%	$105
25	Maceió #2 overall	$9,890	44%	$82

Most expensive Airbnb markets in Brazil by nightly rate

Average rate per booked night. A high rate earns most where occupancy holds up too. Markets with at least 600 listings.

Most expensive Airbnb markets in Brazil by nightly rate
#	Market	Nightly	Occupancy	Revenue
	Mata de São João #51 overall	$215	28%	$13,600
	Bertioga #26 overall	$210	31%	$15,200
	São Sebastião #16 overall	$205	30%	$14,700
4	Atibaia #39 overall	$190	29%	$14,000
5	Ibiúna #87 overall	$185	26%	$12,400
6	Armação dos Búzios #8 overall	$185	35%	$15,400
7	Camaçari #78 overall	$180	27%	$10,000
8	Angra dos Reis #10 overall	$170	34%	$12,800
9	Xangri-lá #147 overall	$170	29%	$6,490
10	Capitólio #72 overall	$165	25%	$9,510
11	Campos do Jordão #35 overall	$160	28%	$12,500
12	Maraú #91 overall	$160	27%	$7,740
13	Petrópolis #31 overall	$155	26%	$11,200
14	Ilhabela #19 overall	$150	32%	$11,600
15	Porto Seguro #21 overall	$145	33%	$10,800
16	Governador Celso Ramos #92 overall	$145	33%	$7,220
17	Mangaratiba #86 overall	$145	29%	$9,520
18	Aquiraz #27 overall	$145	31%	$11,200
19	Tamandaré #85 overall	$145	30%	$10,000
20	São Miguel dos Milagres #97 overall	$135	30%	$10,100
21	Pirenópolis #20 overall	$135	28%	$11,000
22	Balneário Camboriú #13 overall	$135	37%	$11,700
23	Maragogi #37 overall	$130	32%	$10,500
24	Camanducaia #84 overall	$125	28%	$10,100
25	Itapema #67 overall	$125	35%	$7,670

Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Brazil

Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 600 listings.

Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Brazil
#	Market	Occupancy	Nightly	Revenue
	Maceió #2 overall	44%	$82	$9,890
	Fortaleza #3 overall	43%	$65	$7,790
	Rio de Janeiro #1 overall	43%	$120	$13,900
4	Plano Piloto #4 overall	43%	$71	$8,040
5	Vitória #12 overall	42%	$58	$6,480
6	Brasília #43 overall	42%	$61	$5,610
7	Foz do Iguaçu #6 overall	42%	$70	$7,400
8	Curitiba #15 overall	42%	$48	$5,290
9	Natal #33 overall	40%	$55	$6,070
10	São Paulo #7 overall	40%	$60	$6,320
11	Recife #18 overall	40%	$57	$5,610
12	Londrina #69 overall	40%	$48	$4,720
13	Vila Velha #17 overall	40%	$74	$7,110
14	Belo Horizonte #25 overall	40%	$53	$5,530
15	Campinas #30 overall	39%	$57	$5,540
16	João Pessoa #38 overall	39%	$66	$6,370
17	Barueri #56 overall	39%	$64	$6,340
18	Olímpia #24 overall	38%	$90	$6,720
19	Maringá #83 overall	38%	$45	$4,380
20	Porto Alegre #34 overall	38%	$45	$4,300
21	Manaus #112 overall	38%	$42	$3,580
22	Florianópolis #28 overall	37%	$120	$8,890
23	Ipojuca #11 overall	37%	$125	$10,800
24	Salvador #42 overall	37%	$72	$5,890
25	Balneário Camboriú #13 overall	37%	$135	$11,700

Most year-round Airbnb markets in Brazil

Revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month, so a higher figure means steadier income. Markets with at least 600 listings.

Most year-round Airbnb markets in Brazil
#	Market	Slow month	Slowest	Revenue
	Porto Alegre #34 overall	76%	Feb	$4,300
	Guarulhos #89 overall	73%	Feb	$3,940
	São Paulo #7 overall	72%	Feb	$6,320
4	Campinas #30 overall	70%	Apr	$5,540
5	Campo Grande #103 overall	70%	Feb	$3,530
6	Londrina #69 overall	70%	Feb	$4,720
7	Vitória #12 overall	70%	Sep	$6,480
8	Maringá #83 overall	68%	Feb	$4,380
9	Belo Horizonte #25 overall	67%	Apr	$5,530
10	Barueri #56 overall	67%	Jan	$6,340
11	Goiânia #44 overall	66%	Feb	$4,770
12	Pirenópolis #20 overall	66%	Feb	$11,000
13	Cuiabá #111 overall	66%	Feb	$3,630
14	Rio de Janeiro #1 overall	64%	Oct	$13,900
15	Curitiba #15 overall	63%	Feb	$5,290
16	Recife #18 overall	62%	Apr	$5,610
17	Petrópolis #31 overall	62%	Sep	$11,200
18	Plano Piloto #4 overall	62%	Jan	$8,040
19	Pelotas #146 overall	62%	Sep	$3,080
20	Juiz de Fora #125 overall	62%	Feb	$4,000
21	Belém #50 overall	61%	Feb	$5,650
22	Niterói #23 overall	61%	Sep	$8,240
23	Uberlândia #121 overall	61%	Feb	$3,240
24	Olímpia #24 overall	60%	May	$6,720
25	New Fribourg #88 overall	60%	Sep	$6,390

Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in Brazil

Change in revenue per listing from the year before, among markets where it rose. Markets with at least 600 listings.

Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in Brazil
#	Market	Change	Revenue	Listings
	Gramado #5 overall	+36%	$10,300	3,490
	Foz do Iguaçu #6 overall	+25%	$7,400	3,200
	Canela #46 overall	+23%	$7,760	1,270
4	Maceió #2 overall	+22%	$9,890	3,660
5	Vitória #12 overall	+22%	$6,480	769
6	Porto Alegre #34 overall	+18%	$4,300	3,500
7	New Fribourg #88 overall	+16%	$6,390	831
8	Alto Paraíso de Goiás #53 overall	+15%	$8,510	1,360
9	Gravatá #137 overall	+15%	$6,190	664
10	Urubici #90 overall	+15%	$8,560	995
11	Tibau do Sul #9 overall	+14%	$9,910	1,600
12	Tiradentes #58 overall	+14%	$9,190	689
13	Serra Negra #59 overall	+14%	$8,410	614
14	Goiânia #44 overall	+14%	$4,770	3,030
15	Fortaleza #3 overall	+13%	$7,790	3,560
16	Maraú #91 overall	+13%	$7,740	1,090
17	Maragogi #37 overall	+11%	$10,500	952
18	Natal #33 overall	+10%	$6,070	1,900
19	Sorocaba #82 overall	+9%	$4,720	754
20	Curitiba #15 overall	+9%	$5,290	5,830
21	Recife #18 overall	+9%	$5,610	2,920
22	Vila Velha #17 overall	+8%	$7,110	2,340
23	Campina Grande #196 overall	+8%	$2,900	735
24	Joinville #116 overall	+7%	$4,380	1,060
25	Poços de Caldas #119 overall	+7%	$4,330	655

Largest Airbnb markets in Brazil

Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.

Largest Airbnb markets in Brazil
#	Market	Listings	Revenue	Occupancy
	São Paulo #7 overall	34,900	$6,320	40%
	Rio de Janeiro #1 overall	33,100	$13,900	43%
	Florianópolis #28 overall	20,300	$8,890	37%
4	Ubatuba #32 overall	12,800	$9,270	33%
5	Guarujá #80 overall	8,440	$7,430	29%
6	Praia Grande #152 overall	8,110	$4,180	28%
7	Salvador #42 overall	7,900	$5,890	37%
8	São Sebastião #16 overall	6,910	$14,700	30%
9	Cabo Frio #60 overall	6,820	$6,450	33%
10	João Pessoa #38 overall	6,160	$6,370	39%
11	Curitiba #15 overall	5,830	$5,290	42%
12	Bombinhas #49 overall	5,710	$7,910	35%
13	Ipojuca #11 overall	5,470	$10,800	37%
14	Bertioga #26 overall	5,300	$15,200	31%
15	Balneário Camboriú #13 overall	5,280	$11,700	37%
16	Armação dos Búzios #8 overall	5,030	$15,400	35%
17	Porto Seguro #21 overall	4,590	$10,800	33%
18	Guarapari #75 overall	4,020	$6,440	32%
19	Belo Horizonte #25 overall	3,790	$5,530	40%
20	Arraial do Cabo #22 overall	3,760	$8,310	36%
21	Maceió #2 overall	3,660	$9,890	44%
22	Caraguatatuba #117 overall	3,600	$6,110	28%
23	Paraty #14 overall	3,580	$9,610	31%
24	Fortaleza #3 overall	3,560	$7,790	43%
25	Campos do Jordão #35 overall	3,550	$12,500	28%

Regions

Best Regions for Airbnb in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro has the highest average revenue per listing of the larger regions in Brazil, at $11,300. Alagoas ($10,500) and Ceará ($8,080) follow. São Paulo places the most markets in the national ranking: 45 of 211, one of them in the top ten.

Regions in Brazil by average Airbnb revenue per listing
Region	Avg. revenue	Occupancy	Listings	Top-ranked market
Rio de Janeiro	$11,250	37%	70,492	Rio de Janeiro #1
Alagoas	$10,543	36%	7,897	Maceió #2
Ceará	$8,083	33%	9,785	Fortaleza #3
São Paulo	$7,954	33%	129,758	São Paulo #7
Pernambuco	$7,945	34%	14,424	Ipojuca #11
Bahia	$7,650	32%	26,773	Porto Seguro #21
Santa Catarina	$7,551	34%	64,954	Balneário Camboriú #13
Rio Grande do Norte	$7,297	35%	5,037	Tibau do Sul #9
Federal District	$6,604	42%	5,942	Plano Piloto #4
Espírito Santo	$6,482	32%	11,197	Vitória #12
Goiás	$6,229	30%	11,356	Pirenópolis #20
Paraíba	$5,933	35%	9,187	João Pessoa #38
Minas Gerais	$5,932	30%	21,497	Belo Horizonte #25
Paraná	$5,655	36%	19,965	Foz do Iguaçu #6
Pará	$5,296	31%	4,580	Belém #50

Seasonality

When Airbnbs in Brazil Earn the Most

No single month dominates in Brazil: January is the peak for 86 of the 211 ranked markets and July for 67. September is the most common slowest month, in 76 markets.

January earns about 2.1 times what September does

Average revenue per listing across the 211 ranked markets in Brazil, by month

Monthly average $1,030 $1,640 $768

Average Airbnb revenue per listing and the number of ranked markets that earn most in each month, in Brazil
Month	Avg. revenue per listing	Best month for	Highest-ranked examples
January	$1,640	86 markets	Maceió, Armação dos Búzios, Tibau do Sul
February	$1,170	4 markets	Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Olinda
March	$1,090	–	–
April	$902	1 market	Ribeirão Preto
May	$815	–	–
June	$851	8 markets	Brasília, Saquarema, Gravatá
July	$1,100	67 markets	Fortaleza, Gramado, Foz do Iguaçu
August	$848	4 markets	Sudoeste e Octogonal, Bauru, Vitória da Conquista
September	$768	–	–
October	$866	1 market	Blumenau
November	$917	3 markets	Plano Piloto, São Paulo, Barueri
December	$1,410	37 markets	Niterói, Campinas, Atibaia

Average revenue is per listing across the ranked markets, the line in the chart above. "Best month for" counts the ranked markets whose own revenue peaks in that month.

Management

Who Manages Airbnbs in Brazil?

229 companies run 10 or more Airbnb listings in Brazil, and companies run 4% of its listings. AirROI ranks the 100 largest by listings, guest rating and growth.

Best Airbnb management companies in Brazil

Method

How the Ranking Works

The ranking covers the 211 markets in Brazil with at least 300 active Airbnb listings and data through September 2026. Each market is compared with the others on five measures, and markets are ordered by a weighted blend of where they place on each:

Revenue per listing (35%): average revenue an active listing earned over the past 12 months.
Occupancy (20%): share of available nights that were booked.
Market size (20%): active listings. Bigger markets offer more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers when you sell.
Year-round demand (15%): revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month. The latest month is left out when its bookings look incomplete.
Growth (10%): change in revenue per listing from the year before. Markets whose boundaries changed between years are scored in the middle.

Left out: 63 markets whose data predate the latest refresh and 7 towns listed a second time under another spelling. The score measures how rentals perform. It does not include purchase prices, financing, operating costs or local short-term rental rules, which vary by address and should be checked before buying. Figures are in US dollars and match each market's own report; see the data methodology for how listings are tracked.

To check one property before buying, run its address and size through the Airbnb income calculator for a revenue, occupancy and nightly-rate range from comparable listings.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in Brazil

What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Brazil?

Rio de Janeiro ranks first of the 211 markets in Brazil in AirROI's ranking, with US$13,900 in average revenue per listing and 43% occupancy. Maceió and Fortaleza follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.

What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Brazil?

By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 600 listings, Armação dos Búzios leads at US$15,400 a year, ahead of Bertioga at US$15,200. Profit also depends on what a property costs to buy and run, which varies far more between markets than revenue does.

How much does an Airbnb make in Brazil?

The average active listing in Brazil earned US$7,820 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 34% occupancy. Across the ranked markets, the middle half averaged between US$4,380 and US$8,310 per listing. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.

What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in Brazil?

The average listing in Brazil was booked on 34% of available nights over the past 12 months. Half of the ranked markets fall between 28% and 34%, so a market above about 34% sits in the top quarter. Occupancy is only half the picture: a market with lower occupancy can still earn more if its nightly rates are higher.

Where is Airbnb demand highest in Brazil?

Among ranked markets with at least 600 listings, Maceió has the highest occupancy, with 44% of available nights booked, followed by Fortaleza at 43%. Its listings average about US$82 a night and US$9,890 a year.

Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Brazil?

Among ranked markets with at least 600 listings, Mata de São João has the highest average nightly rate, about US$215, followed by Bertioga at US$210. Uberlândia is the least expensive, at about US$41. The average booked night in Brazil costs about US$100.

What is the best month for Airbnb in Brazil?

January is the highest-earning month for 86 of the 211 ranked markets, followed by July (67). September is the most common slowest month, in 76 of the 211 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.

Which Airbnb markets in Brazil earn the most evenly through the year?

Among ranked markets with at least 600 listings, Porto Alegre has the steadiest income: its slowest month, February, still earns about three-quarters of its best. Guarulhos follows, at 73%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.

Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in Brazil?

Among ranked markets with at least 600 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Gramado, up 36% on the year before, and in Foz do Iguaçu, up 25%. A single strong year can reflect events or new supply, so it is worth checking a market's monthly trend before relying on it.

Is Airbnb still profitable in Brazil in 2026?

Revenue per listing grew in 81 of the 185 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it fell 2%. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.

What are the best smaller Airbnb markets in Brazil?

Among ranked markets with fewer than 500 active listings, São Pedro (#45 overall, US$9,440 per listing), Jijoca de Jericoacoara (#47, US$11,000) and Águas Claras (#61, US$5,370) place highest. Smaller markets have fewer comparable rentals to price against, so their averages can move more from year to year.

How many Airbnb listings are there in Brazil?

AirROI tracked 451,000 active Airbnb listings in Brazil over the 12 months to September 2026, across 931 markets. The largest ranked market is São Paulo, with 34,900 listings, followed by Rio de Janeiro with 33,100.

Which region is best for Airbnb in Brazil?

By average revenue per listing, Rio de Janeiro leads at US$11,300, followed by Alagoas at US$10,500. São Paulo places the most markets in the national ranking: 45 of 211, one of them in the top ten. Within any region, the market you choose matters as much as the region itself.

Airbnb Data by State and Region in Brazil

Every state and region in Brazil with AirROI Airbnb market data, A–Z. For markets across the continent, see the best places to buy an Airbnb in South America.

Acre 1 market
Alagoas 15 markets
Amapá 2 markets
Amazonas 4 markets

Bahia 49 markets

Ceará 32 markets
Central-West Region 1 market

Distrito Federal 1 market

Espírito Santo 26 markets

Federal District 24 markets

Goiás 26 markets

Maranhão 8 markets
Mato Grosso 14 markets
Mato Grosso do Sul 8 markets
Minas Gerais 134 markets

Pará 13 markets
Paraíba 13 markets
Paraná 57 markets
Pernambuco 26 markets
Piauí 6 markets

Rio de Janeiro 52 markets
Rio Grande do Norte 19 markets
Rio Grande do Sul 79 markets
Rondônia 4 markets
Roraima 1 market

Santa Catarina 92 markets
São Paulo 206 markets
Sergipe 6 markets
State of Espírito Santo 1 market
State of Goiás 3 markets
State of Minas Gerais 3 markets
State of Santa Catarina 2 markets

Tocantins 3 markets

Brazil Airbnb Market at a Glance

The Top 10 Airbnb Markets in Brazil

1. Rio de Janeiro

2. Maceió

3. Fortaleza

4. Plano Piloto

5. Gramado

6. Foz do Iguaçu

7. São Paulo

8. Armação dos Búzios

9. Tibau do Sul

10. Angra dos Reis