Araruama
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Overview
Annual Rev
R$51k
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R$454
12 mo avg
↑25%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
23 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R$111
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Araruama market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +R$64,512 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R$5•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 R$1••••• | 🔒 R$5•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$1••••• | 🔒 R$7•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +R$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$1••••• | 🔒 R$8•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +R$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$1••••• | 🔒 R$9•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +R$4•• (+•%) | 🔒 R$1••••• | 🔒 R$9•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
1 bedroom (4.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (R$31)
1 bedroom (R$24)
4+ bedrooms (R$23)
2 bedrooms (R$19)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (70%)
Professionally managed (30%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Araruama market averaged 766 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 17% from a year earlier and up 102% over two years.
An average Araruama listing earns R$35K/year. High-performing listings earn R$112K, while low-performing listings earn R$14K.
Average occupancy in Araruama is 21%, producing RevPAR of R$79 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Araruama, at R$56K.
Rules vary across Araruama. Araruama: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or registration system. Operates under general tourism/hospitality rules. Minimal enforcement. Cabo Frio: Lenient. Municipal registration recommended but not strictly required. No occupancy rules or caps. Light enforcement, many operate informally. Saquarema: Lenient. No formal STR licensing system. Subject to basic business/tourism regulations only. Minimal oversight, informal market common. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Araruama Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 17% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 17%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in January and February; it is lowest in August and September.
The most common amenities are TV (100%), Kitchen (99%), Parking (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+111%), Pool (+110%), Internet (+65%).
Average daily rate in Araruama is R$502, up 24% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in October.
Guests in Araruama book an average of 22 days in advance, down 16% from last year. Booking windows range from 19 days for 1-bedroom listings to 26 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 34% higher than weekday occupancy.