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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in the Dominican Republic (2026)

Higüey is the best place to buy an Airbnb in the Dominican Republic in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 31 markets. Its listings averaged $23,600 in revenue over the 12 months to September 2026 and were booked on 34% of nights. It leads on the blend rather than on any one measure, placing 2nd of 31 for revenue per listing and 2nd of 31 for market size. Punta Cana and Las Terrenas come next.

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Markets tracked
99
Active Airbnb listings
30,100
Avg. revenue per listing
$12,800
Occupancy rate
32%
Avg. nightly rate
$170
Revenue change, typical market
0%

The short answer

The Dominican Republic Airbnb Market at a Glance

Across the Dominican Republic, the 30,100 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $12,800 over the same period. They were booked on 32% of nights at about $170 a night; the ranking covers the 31 markets with at least 100 active listings.

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 the Dominican Republic are

Each dot is one of the 99 markets AirROI tracks in the Dominican Republic (1 outlying one falls outside the map), sized by active listings and coloured by average revenue per listing. Select a number to jump to its profile.

Where the top 10 Airbnb markets in the Dominican Republic areDot map of 98 Airbnb markets. Numbered pins mark the top-ranked markets: 1 Higüey, 2 Punta Cana, 3 Las Terrenas, 4 Santo Domingo, 5 Dominicus, 6 Cabarete, 7 Sosúa, 8 La Romana, 9 Bayahíbe, 10 Samana.10987654321© OpenStreetMap
Avg. revenueUnder $5.5k$5.5k–$7.6k$7.6k–$11k$11k+ 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 the Dominican Republic

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 the Dominican Republic at a glance
#MarketAvg. revenueOccupancy
Higüey High earnings · Large market$23,60034%
Punta Cana Large market · High occupancy$12,40036%
Las Terrenas High earnings · Large market$20,70034%
4 Santo Domingo Large market · Year-round demand$7,98036%
5 Dominicus High occupancy · Growing revenue$12,10040%
6 Cabarete High earnings · High occupancy$13,60035%
7 Sosúa Year-round demand · High earnings$13,00030%
8 La Romana High earnings · Large market$48,10028%
9 Bayahíbe High occupancy · Growing revenue$7,98038%
10 Samana Large market$12,10026%

  1. 1. Higüey

    Known for: High earnings · Large market

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Higüey, 9 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Higüey, 12 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Higüey, 9 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Higüey
    Avg. revenue
    $23,600 0% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    34%
    Nightly rate
    $285
    Active listings
    3,410

    Where it places among the 31 ranked markets in the Dominican Republic

    • Revenue 2nd of 31
    • Occupancy 10th of 31
    • Market size 2nd of 31
    • Year-round 20th of 31
    • Growth 14th of 28
    How it earns
    Higüey earns on price: guests pay about $285 a night, 69% above the Dominican Republic average. That adds up to $23,600 per listing over the year, the second-highest of the 31 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $1,360 a month; the top quarter clear $2,950 or more.
    When it earns
    Higüey's season runs from December to April, peaking in March at about $3,740 per listing; September, the quietest month, brings in about $1,950. Guests book early, about 49 days ahead against roughly 28 for the typical market in the Dominican Republic, and stay about 6 nights.
    Who books
    Most guests come from abroad (82%), led by visitors from the United States, Canada and Mexico.
    What sells
    The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (42% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 73% of supply.
    Who it suits
    It suits buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $1,360/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $2,950+/mo
    Booked ahead
    49 days
    Average stay
    6 nights
    Guests from abroad
    82%
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms

    Areas in the full report: Bávaro · Dominicus Beach · La Altagracia

    Full Higüey Airbnb report

  2. 2. Punta Cana

    Known for: Large market · High occupancy

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Punta Cana, 2 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Punta Cana, 7 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Punta Cana, 6 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Punta Cana
    Avg. revenue
    $12,400
    Occupancy
    36%
    Nightly rate
    $150
    Active listings
    2,450

    Where it places among the 31 ranked markets in the Dominican Republic

    • Revenue 6th of 31
    • Occupancy 5th of 31
    • Market size 4th of 31
    • Year-round 19th of 31
    • Growth No prior year
    How it earns
    Punta Cana earns on volume. Rates run below the Dominican Republic average at about $150 a night, but listings book 36% of nights. Listings averaged $12,400 in revenue over the year, the sixth-highest of the 31 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $1,050, and the best quarter clear $1,990.
    When it earns
    Punta Cana has two seasons, December–March and June–July. July is the strongest month at about $2,350 per listing, and September the quietest at about $1,250.
    What sells
    Smaller places set the market: only 25% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 41% in the typical market in the Dominican Republic; apartments and condos make up 77% of supply.
    Who books
    Most guests come from abroad (76%), led by visitors from the United States, Canada and Mexico.
    Who it suits
    Best 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

    Median listing
    $1,050/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $1,990+/mo
    Booked ahead
    25 days
    Average stay
    6 nights
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms
    Superhosts
    46%

    Areas in the full report: Bavaro · Punta Cana Resort & Club · Cap Cana

    Full Punta Cana Airbnb report

  3. 3. Las Terrenas

    Known for: High earnings · Large market

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Las Terrenas, 11 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Las Terrenas, 7 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Las Terrenas, 10 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Las Terrenas
    Avg. revenue
    $20,700 +2% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    34%
    Nightly rate
    $235
    Active listings
    2,500

    Where it places among the 31 ranked markets in the Dominican Republic

    • Revenue 3rd of 31
    • Occupancy 9th of 31
    • Market size 3rd of 31
    • Year-round 24th of 31
    • Growth 12th of 28
    How it earns
    Las Terrenas is the Dominican Republic's third-largest Airbnb market, with 2,500 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $20,700 in revenue over the year, the third-highest of the 31 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $1,620 and a top-quarter listing $3,250 or more.
    When it earns
    Revenue in Las Terrenas peaks twice, over December–March and again over July–August; February leads at about $3,540 per listing, while September brings in about $1,730. Bookings arrive well in advance, about 49 days before check-in, so much of a season's calendar fills early; stays average 6 nights.
    What sells
    Two-bedroom homes lead the market (32% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 56% of supply.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $1,620/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $3,250+/mo
    Booked ahead
    49 days
    Average stay
    6 nights
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms
    Superhosts
    46%

    Areas in the full report: Pueblo de los Pescadores · Las Ballenas · El Portillo

    Full Las Terrenas Airbnb report

  4. 4. Santo Domingo

    Known for: Large market · Year-round demand

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Santo Domingo, 9 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Santo Domingo, 4 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Santo Domingo, 4 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Santo Domingo
    Avg. revenue
    $7,980 +3% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    36%
    Nightly rate
    $81
    Active listings
    3,940

    Where it places among the 31 ranked markets in the Dominican Republic

    • Revenue 18th of 31
    • Occupancy 4th of 31
    • Market size 1st of 31
    • Year-round 1st of 31
    • Growth 11th of 28
    How it earns
    Rates in Santo Domingo sit below the Dominican Republic average, at about $81 a night, but listings are booked on 36% of nights. Moderate rates keep revenue per listing at $7,980, 38% below the Dominican Republic average. Its place at #4 rests on market size (1st of 31) and year-round demand (1st of 31) rather than on revenue per listing. A typical listing takes in about $770 a month; the top quarter clear $1,400 or more.
    When it earns
    Demand in Santo Domingo holds up through the year: February, the slowest month, still brings in about two-thirds of July's revenue. Guests book later than in most of the Dominican Republic, about 20 days ahead against roughly 28 for the typical market in the Dominican Republic, so pricing close to the date matters; stays average 6 nights.
    What sells
    Few listings are large: just 13% have three or more bedrooms, against about 41% in the typical market in the Dominican Republic; apartments and condos make up 90% of supply.
    Who it suits
    A good fit for buyers who want income that holds up all year and prefer a smaller one- or two-bedroom place.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $770/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $1,400+/mo
    Booked ahead
    20 days
    Average stay
    6 nights
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom
    Superhosts
    48%

    Areas in the full report: Zona Colonial · Piantini · Naco

    Full Santo Domingo Airbnb report

  5. 5. Dominicus

    Known for: High occupancy · Growing revenue

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Dominicus, 3 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Dominicus, 3 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Dominicus, 3 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Dominicus
    Avg. revenue
    $12,100 +16% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    40%
    Nightly rate
    $115
    Active listings
    514

    Where it places among the 31 ranked markets in the Dominican Republic

    • Revenue 7th of 31
    • Occupancy 1st of 31
    • Market size 15th of 31
    • Year-round 29th of 31
    • Growth 3rd of 28
    How it earns
    Dominicus earns on volume. Rates run below the Dominican Republic average at about $115 a night, but listings book 40% of nights. Listings averaged $12,100 in revenue over the year, the seventh-highest of the 31 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $1,230, and the best quarter clear $2,060. Revenue per listing rose 16% over the year, the third-biggest gain in the Dominican Republic, helped by nightly rates 9% higher, even as the number of listings grew 32%.
    When it earns
    Dominicus has two seasons, December–March and July–August. January is the strongest month at about $1,970 per listing, and September the quietest at about $771. Guests book early, about 44 days ahead against roughly 28 for the typical market in the Dominican Republic, and stay about 6 nights.
    What sells
    Smaller places set the market: only 6% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 41% in the typical market in the Dominican Republic; apartments and condos make up 90% of supply.
    Who it suits
    It suits buyers who prefer a smaller one- or two-bedroom place and would rather price for occupancy than for rate.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $1,230/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $2,060+/mo
    Booked ahead
    44 days
    Average stay
    6 nights
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom
    Superhosts
    44%

    Areas in the full report: Bayahibe · Dominicus Beach · La Romana

    Full Dominicus Airbnb report

  6. 6. Cabarete

    Known for: High earnings · High occupancy

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Cabarete, 10 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Cabarete, 10 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Cabarete, 10 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Cabarete
    Avg. revenue
    $13,600 −4% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    35%
    Nightly rate
    $165
    Active listings
    1,060

    Where it places among the 31 ranked markets in the Dominican Republic

    • Revenue 4th of 31
    • Occupancy 6th of 31
    • Market size 8th of 31
    • Year-round 27th of 31
    • Growth 20th of 28
    How it earns
    Cabarete fills more nights than most of the Dominican Republic: 35% of them, the sixth-highest occupancy of the 31 ranked markets, at about $165 a night. Average revenue per listing came to $13,600, the fourth-highest of the 31 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $1,150 and a top-quarter listing $2,490 or more.
    When it earns
    Revenue in Cabarete concentrates from December to March: February earns about $3,040 per listing, about twice as much as September. Guests plan ahead and stay a while: they book about 56 days out and stay about 9 nights, both well above the typical market in the Dominican Republic.
    What sells
    Few listings are large: just 22% have three or more bedrooms, against about 41% in the typical market in the Dominican Republic; apartments and condos make up 71% of supply.
    Who books
    Most guests come from abroad (80%), led by visitors from the United States, Canada and Germany.
    Who it suits
    Best for buyers who prefer a smaller one- or two-bedroom place.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $1,150/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $2,490+/mo
    Booked ahead
    56 days
    Average stay
    9 nights
    Guests from abroad
    80%
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms

    Areas in the full report: Cabarete Beach · Sosua · Ocean Dream

    Full Cabarete Airbnb report

  7. 7. Sosúa

    Known for: Year-round demand · High earnings

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Sosúa, 22 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Sosúa, 7 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Sosúa, 8 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Sosúa
    Avg. revenue
    $13,000 −24% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    30%
    Nightly rate
    $205
    Active listings
    1,580

    Where it places among the 31 ranked markets in the Dominican Republic

    • Revenue 5th of 31
    • Occupancy 19th of 31
    • Market size 7th of 31
    • Year-round 3rd of 31
    • Growth 28th of 28
    How it earns
    Sosúa is one of the steadier markets in the Dominican Republic: October, its slowest month, still brings in about two-thirds of February's revenue. Listings averaged $13,000 in revenue over the year, the fifth-highest of the 31 ranked markets. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about $1,170 a month, while the top quarter clear $2,600 and the top 10% $4,730, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of the Dominican Republic. Revenue per listing fell 24% over the year as nightly rates eased 7%.
    When it earns
    Bookings arrive well in advance, about 49 days before check-in, so much of a season's calendar fills early; stays average 6 nights.
    Who books
    Most guests come from abroad (82%), led by visitors from the United States, Canada and Germany.
    What sells
    The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (28% of entire homes), and houses make up 50% of supply.
    Who it suits
    A good fit for buyers who want income that holds up all year.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $1,170/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $2,600+/mo
    Booked ahead
    49 days
    Average stay
    6 nights
    Guests from abroad
    82%
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms

    Areas in the full report: Cabarete · Sosúa Beach · Puerto Plata

    Full Sosúa Airbnb report

  8. 8. La Romana

    Known for: High earnings · Large market

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in La Romana, 8 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in La Romana, 6 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in La Romana, 6 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in La Romana
    Avg. revenue
    $48,100 −3% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    28%
    Nightly rate
    $725
    Active listings
    951

    Where it places among the 31 ranked markets in the Dominican Republic

    • Revenue 1st of 31
    • Occupancy 23rd of 31
    • Market size 9th of 31
    • Year-round 30th of 31
    • Growth 18th of 28
    How it earns
    Nightly rates set La Romana apart: about $725, about 4.3 times the Dominican Republic average. Listings averaged $48,100 in revenue over the year, the highest of the 31 ranked markets. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about $2,670 a month, while the top quarter clear $9,580 and the top 10% $20,700, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of the Dominican Republic.
    When it earns
    Revenue in La Romana peaks twice, over February–April and again over November–December; March leads at about $11,800 per listing, while September brings in about $3,640. Guests book early, about 54 days ahead against roughly 28 for the typical market in the Dominican Republic, and stay about 5 nights.
    What sells
    Big homes set the market: 71% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 41% in the typical market in the Dominican Republic, and houses make up 56% of supply.
    Who it suits
    It suits buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay and can ride out a slow September.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $2,670/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $9,580+/mo
    Booked ahead
    54 days
    Average stay
    5 nights
    Most common home size
    3 bedrooms
    Superhosts
    35%

    Areas in the full report: Casa de Campo · Bayahibe · La Romana City Center

    Full La Romana Airbnb report

  9. 9. Bayahíbe

    Known for: High occupancy · Growing revenue

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Bayahíbe, 3 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Bayahíbe, 4 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Bayahíbe, 2 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Bayahíbe
    Avg. revenue
    $7,980 +6% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    38%
    Nightly rate
    $81
    Active listings
    252

    Where it places among the 31 ranked markets in the Dominican Republic

    • Revenue 17th of 31
    • Occupancy 2nd of 31
    • Market size 18th of 31
    • Year-round 21st of 31
    • Growth 9th of 28
    How it earns
    Rates in Bayahíbe sit below the Dominican Republic average, at about $81 a night, but listings are booked on 38% of nights. Moderate rates keep revenue per listing at $7,980, 38% below the Dominican Republic average. Its place at #9 rests on occupancy (2nd of 31) rather than on revenue per listing. A typical listing takes in about $824 a month; the top quarter clear $1,370 or more. Revenue per listing rose 6% over the year, helped by nightly rates 5% higher, even as the number of listings grew 42%. With 252 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
    When it earns
    In Bayahíbe, the months from January to March earn above the yearly average, led by January at about $1,420 per listing; October is the low point at about $727. Bookings arrive well in advance, about 39 days before check-in, so much of a season's calendar fills early; stays average 6 nights.
    What sells
    Smaller places set the market: only 5% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 41% in the typical market in the Dominican Republic; apartments and condos make up 87% of supply.
    Who books
    Most guests come from abroad (87%), led by visitors from the United States, France and Argentina.
    Who it suits
    Best for buyers who prefer a smaller one- or two-bedroom place and would rather price for occupancy than for rate.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $824/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $1,370+/mo
    Booked ahead
    39 days
    Average stay
    6 nights
    Guests from abroad
    87%
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom
    Full Bayahíbe Airbnb report

  10. 10. Samana

    Known for: Large market

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Samana, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Samana, 6 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Samana, 4 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Samana
    Avg. revenue
    $12,100 0% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    26%
    Nightly rate
    $175
    Active listings
    706

    Where it places among the 31 ranked markets in the Dominican Republic

    • Revenue 8th of 31
    • Occupancy 25th of 31
    • Market size 13th of 31
    • Year-round 17th of 31
    • Growth 14th of 28
    How it earns
    Samana listings charge about $175 a night, close to the Dominican Republic average, and are booked on 26% of nights. That adds up to $12,100 per listing over the year, the eighth-highest of the 31 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $861, and the best quarter clear $1,730.
    When it earns
    Samana's season runs from December to April, peaking in January at about $1,930 per listing; September, the quietest month, brings in about $1,050. Guests book early, about 44 days ahead against roughly 28 for the typical market in the Dominican Republic, and stay about 4 nights.
    What sells
    One-bedroom homes lead the market (36% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 42% of supply.
    Who books
    Most guests come from abroad (77%), led by visitors from the United States, France and Canada.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $861/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $1,730+/mo
    Booked ahead
    44 days
    Average stay
    4 nights
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom
    Superhosts
    51%

    Areas in the full report: Las Terrenas · Samaná Town · Cayo Levantado

    Full Samana Airbnb report

Full ranking

How All 31 Ranked Markets in the Dominican Republic 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 the Dominican Republic, ranked by AirROI
Higüey High earnings, large market$23,57834%$28752%0%3,412
Punta Cana Large market, high occupancy$12,40836%$15253%–2,446
Las Terrenas High earnings, large market$20,68234%$23449%+2%2,495
4Santo Domingo Large market, year-round demand$7,97636%$8171%+3%3,937
5Dominicus High occupancy, growing revenue$12,10540%$11439%+16%514
6Cabarete High earnings, high occupancy$13,60735%$16748%−4%1,059
7Sosúa Year-round demand, high earnings$12,99730%$20368%−24%1,584
8La Romana High earnings, large market$48,10528%$72531%−3%951
9Bayahíbe High occupancy, growing revenue$7,97838%$8151%+6%252
10Samana Large market$12,05526%$17454%0%706
11Santiago de los Caballeros Year-round demand, large market$6,38333%$7565%−5%1,664
12Puñal Growing revenue, high occupancy$6,51835%$7058%+20%218
13Río San Juan Growing revenue, year-round demand$11,74626%$17759%+14%160
14Playa Juan Dolio Growing revenue$11,51730%$14348%+12%263
15San Rafael del Yuma High occupancy$11,12834%$14049%–172
16Juan Dolio Year-round demand$9,78628%$15661%−6%685
17Santo Domingo De Guzmán High occupancy, large market$6,03638%$7354%–800
18Cabrera Year-round demand, growing revenue$11,09224%$25459%+4%221
19Jarabacoa Year-round demand, large market$11,00222%$22564%−12%763
20Puerto Plata Large market$8,63729%$13856%−5%937
21Boca Chica Year-round demand, growing revenue$5,57232%$8069%+13%466
22Santo Domingo Este Year-round demand, large market$4,82533%$6465%−4%1,604
23Bonao$9,68432%$12350%−8%199
24La Vega Growing revenue$6,43231%$9749%+11%234
25San Cristóbal Year-round demand$6,21130%$9463%−2%107

By measure

The Dominican Republic 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 the Dominican Republic

Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 200 listings.

Highest-earning Airbnb markets in the Dominican Republic
#MarketRevenue
La Romana #8 overall$48,100
Higüey #1 overall$23,600
Las Terrenas #3 overall$20,700
4Cabarete #6 overall$13,600
5Sosúa #7 overall$13,000
6Punta Cana #2 overall$12,400
7Dominicus #5 overall$12,100
8Samana #10 overall$12,100
9Playa Juan Dolio #14 overall$11,500
10Cabrera #18 overall$11,100
11Jarabacoa #19 overall$11,000
12Juan Dolio #16 overall$9,790
13Puerto Plata #20 overall$8,640
14Bayahíbe #9 overall$7,980
15Santo Domingo #4 overall$7,980
16Puñal #12 overall$6,520
17La Vega #24 overall$6,430
18Santiago de los Caballeros #11 overall$6,380
19Baní #28 overall$6,380
20Santo Domingo De Guzmán #17 overall$6,040
21San Pedro de Macorís #26 overall$5,760
22Boca Chica #21 overall$5,570
23San Francisco de Macorís #27 overall$5,070
24Santo Domingo Este #22 overall$4,830

Most expensive Airbnb markets in the Dominican Republic by nightly rate

Average rate per booked night. A high rate earns most where occupancy holds up too. Markets with at least 200 listings.

Most expensive Airbnb markets in the Dominican Republic by nightly rate
#MarketNightly
La Romana #8 overall$725
Higüey #1 overall$285
Cabrera #18 overall$255
4Las Terrenas #3 overall$235
5Jarabacoa #19 overall$225
6Sosúa #7 overall$205
7Samana #10 overall$175
8Cabarete #6 overall$165
9Juan Dolio #16 overall$155
10Punta Cana #2 overall$150
11Playa Juan Dolio #14 overall$145
12Puerto Plata #20 overall$140
13Baní #28 overall$135
14Dominicus #5 overall$115
15San Pedro de Macorís #26 overall$98
16La Vega #24 overall$97
17Bayahíbe #9 overall$81
18Santo Domingo #4 overall$81
19Boca Chica #21 overall$80
20Santiago de los Caballeros #11 overall$75
21Santo Domingo De Guzmán #17 overall$73
22San Francisco de Macorís #27 overall$70
23Puñal #12 overall$70
24Santo Domingo Este #22 overall$64

Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in the Dominican Republic

Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 200 listings.

Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in the Dominican Republic
#MarketOccupancy
Dominicus #5 overall40%
Bayahíbe #9 overall38%
Santo Domingo De Guzmán #17 overall38%
4Santo Domingo #4 overall36%
5Punta Cana #2 overall36%
6Cabarete #6 overall35%
7Puñal #12 overall35%
8Las Terrenas #3 overall34%
9Higüey #1 overall34%
10Santo Domingo Este #22 overall33%
11Santiago de los Caballeros #11 overall33%
12Boca Chica #21 overall32%
13San Francisco de Macorís #27 overall32%
14La Vega #24 overall31%
15San Pedro de Macorís #26 overall30%
16Sosúa #7 overall30%
17Playa Juan Dolio #14 overall30%
18Puerto Plata #20 overall29%
19Juan Dolio #16 overall28%
20La Romana #8 overall28%
21Samana #10 overall26%
22Cabrera #18 overall24%
23Baní #28 overall23%
24Jarabacoa #19 overall22%

Most year-round Airbnb markets in the Dominican Republic

Revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month, so a higher figure means steadier income. Markets with at least 200 listings.

Most year-round Airbnb markets in the Dominican Republic
#MarketSlow month
Santo Domingo #4 overall71%
Boca Chica #21 overall69%
Sosúa #7 overall68%
4Santiago de los Caballeros #11 overall65%
5Santo Domingo Este #22 overall65%
6Jarabacoa #19 overall64%
7Baní #28 overall63%
8Juan Dolio #16 overall61%
9Cabrera #18 overall59%
10Puñal #12 overall58%
11Puerto Plata #20 overall56%
12San Francisco de Macorís #27 overall55%
13Santo Domingo De Guzmán #17 overall54%
14Samana #10 overall54%
15Punta Cana #2 overall53%
16Higüey #1 overall52%
17Bayahíbe #9 overall51%
18San Pedro de Macorís #26 overall50%
19Las Terrenas #3 overall49%
20La Vega #24 overall49%
21Cabarete #6 overall48%
22Playa Juan Dolio #14 overall48%
23Dominicus #5 overall39%
24La Romana #8 overall31%

Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in the Dominican Republic

Change in revenue per listing from the year before, among markets where it rose. Markets with at least 200 listings.

Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in the Dominican Republic
#MarketChange
Puñal #12 overall+20%
Dominicus #5 overall+16%
Boca Chica #21 overall+13%
4Playa Juan Dolio #14 overall+12%
5La Vega #24 overall+11%
6Bayahíbe #9 overall+6%
7Cabrera #18 overall+4%
8Santo Domingo #4 overall+3%
9Las Terrenas #3 overall+2%
10San Pedro de Macorís #26 overall+1%

Largest Airbnb markets in the Dominican Republic

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

Largest Airbnb markets in the Dominican Republic
#MarketListings
Santo Domingo #4 overall3,940
Higüey #1 overall3,410
Las Terrenas #3 overall2,500
4Punta Cana #2 overall2,450
5Santiago de los Caballeros #11 overall1,660
6Santo Domingo Este #22 overall1,600
7Sosúa #7 overall1,580
8Cabarete #6 overall1,060
9La Romana #8 overall951
10Puerto Plata #20 overall937
11Santo Domingo De Guzmán #17 overall800
12Jarabacoa #19 overall763
13Samana #10 overall706
14Juan Dolio #16 overall685
15Dominicus #5 overall514
16Boca Chica #21 overall466
17Playa Juan Dolio #14 overall263
18Bayahíbe #9 overall252
19La Vega #24 overall234
20Cabrera #18 overall221
21San Pedro de Macorís #26 overall221
22Puñal #12 overall218
23Baní #28 overall217
24San Francisco de Macorís #27 overall203
25Bonao #23 overall199

Regions

Best Regions for Airbnb in the Dominican Republic

La Romana has the highest average revenue per listing of the larger regions in the Dominican Republic, at $45,100. La Altagracia ($20,800) and Samaná ($18,400) follow. La Altagracia places the most markets in the national ranking: 4 of 31, three of them in the top ten.

Regions in the Dominican Republic by average Airbnb revenue per listing
RegionAvg. revenueOccupancyTop-ranked market
La Romana$45,05928%La Romana #8
La Altagracia$20,79135%Higüey #1
Samaná$18,37932%Las Terrenas #3
La Altagracia Province$12,26736%Punta Cana #2
Puerto Plata$12,01231%Cabarete #6
María Trinidad Sánchez$9,77724%Río San Juan #13
La Vega$9,77223%Jarabacoa #19
San Pedro de Macorís$9,56628%Playa Juan Dolio #14
Distrito Nacional$7,64837%Santo Domingo #4
Santiago$6,67132%Santiago de los Caballeros #11
Santiago Province$6,02836%–
Santo Domingo$5,06132%Boca Chica #21

Seasonality

When Airbnbs in the Dominican Republic Earn the Most

July is the best month for more than six in ten ranked markets in the Dominican Republic. September is the most common slowest month, in 12 markets.

March earns about 1.7 times what September does

Average revenue per listing across the 31 ranked markets in the Dominican Republic, by month

Average Airbnb revenue per listing and the number of ranked markets that earn most in each month, in the Dominican Republic
MonthAvg. revenue per listingBest month forHighest-ranked examples
January$2,0203 marketsDominicus, Bayahíbe, Samana
February$2,1303 marketsLas Terrenas, Cabarete, Sosúa
March$2,2603 marketsHigüey, La Romana, San Rafael del Yuma
April$1,830––
May$1,610––
June$1,820––
July$2,25019 marketsPunta Cana, Santo Domingo, Santiago de los Caballeros
August$1,820––
September$1,310––
October$1,400––
November$1,680––
December$2,1103 marketsRío San Juan, San Cristóbal, Constanza

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 the Dominican Republic?

58 companies run 10 or more Airbnb listings in the Dominican Republic, and companies run 7% of its listings. AirROI ranks the 91 largest by listings, guest rating and growth.

Method

How the Ranking Works

The ranking covers the 31 markets in the Dominican Republic with at least 100 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: 14 markets whose data predate the latest refresh and 4 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 calculator for a revenue, occupancy and nightly-rate range from comparable listings.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in the Dominican Republic

What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in the Dominican Republic?

Higüey ranks first of the 31 markets in the Dominican Republic in AirROI's ranking, with US$23,600 in average revenue per listing and 34% occupancy. Punta Cana and Las Terrenas follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.

What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in the Dominican Republic?

By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 200 listings, La Romana leads at US$48,100 a year, ahead of Higüey at US$23,600. 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 the Dominican Republic?

The average active listing in the Dominican Republic earned US$12,800 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 32% occupancy. Across the ranked markets, the middle half averaged between US$6,380 and US$11,700 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 the Dominican Republic?

The average listing in the Dominican Republic was booked on 32% 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 the Dominican Republic?

Among ranked markets with at least 200 listings, Dominicus has the highest occupancy, with 40% of available nights booked, followed by Bayahíbe at 38%. Its listings average about US$115 a night and US$12,100 a year.

Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in the Dominican Republic?

Among ranked markets with at least 200 listings, La Romana has the highest average nightly rate, about US$725, followed by Higüey at US$285. Santo Domingo Este is the least expensive, at about US$64. The average booked night in the Dominican Republic costs about US$170.

What is the best month for Airbnb in the Dominican Republic?

July is the highest-earning month for 19 of the 31 ranked markets, followed by March (3). September is the most common slowest month, in 12 of the 31 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.

Which Airbnb markets in the Dominican Republic earn the most evenly through the year?

Among ranked markets with at least 200 listings, Santo Domingo has the steadiest income: its slowest month, February, still earns about 71% of its best. Boca Chica follows, at 69%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.

Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in the Dominican Republic?

Among ranked markets with at least 200 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Puñal, up 20% on the year before, and in Dominicus, up 16%. 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 the Dominican Republic in 2026?

Revenue per listing grew in 15 of the 28 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it was about flat. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.

What are the best smaller Airbnb markets in the Dominican Republic?

Among ranked markets with fewer than 400 active listings, Bayahíbe (#9 overall, US$7,980 per listing), Puñal (#12, US$6,520) and Río San Juan (#13, US$11,700) 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 the Dominican Republic?

AirROI tracked 30,100 active Airbnb listings in the Dominican Republic over the 12 months to September 2026, across 99 markets. The largest ranked market is Santo Domingo, with 3,940 listings, followed by Higüey with 3,410.

Which region is best for Airbnb in the Dominican Republic?

By average revenue per listing, La Romana leads at US$45,100, followed by La Altagracia at US$20,800. La Altagracia places the most markets in the national ranking: 4 of 31, three of them in the top ten. Within any region, the market you choose matters as much as the region itself.

Directory

Airbnb Data by State and Region in the Dominican Republic

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

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