Cabo Frio
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Overview
Annual Rev
R$90.2k
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R$606
12 mo avg
↑20%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
31 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R$206
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cabo Frio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV Charger | — | +R$106,322 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2•• (•%) | 🔒 +R$9•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$2••••• | 🔒 R$1••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +R$8•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 R$1••••• | 🔒 R$8•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2•• (•%) | 🔒 +R$8•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$2••••• | 🔒 R$1••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +R$7•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$1••••• | 🔒 R$1••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +R$6•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$1••••• | 🔒 R$8•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +R$5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$1••••• | 🔒 R$1••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +R$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$1••••• | 🔒 R$1••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 4••• (••%) | 🔒 +R$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$1••••• | 🔒 R$1••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +R$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$1••••• | 🔒 R$1••••• |
| Ski | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +R$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$1••••• | 🔒 R$1••••• |
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 (5.5 nights)
1 bedroom (5.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (R$55)
3 bedrooms (R$41)
2 bedrooms (R$32)
1 bedroom (R$22)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (74%)
Independent hosts (26%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Cabo Frio market averaged 13,166 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 10% from a year earlier and up 38% over two years.
An average Cabo Frio listing earns R$59K/year. High-performing listings earn R$222K, while low-performing listings earn R$24K.
Average occupancy in Cabo Frio is 23%, producing RevPAR of R$140 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Cabo Frio, at R$137K.
Rules vary across Cabo Frio. Cabo Frio: Lenient. Municipal registration required but rarely enforced. No occupancy rules or density limits. Most hosts operate without formal compliance. Light enforcement. Búzios: Lenient. Tourism registry exists but enforcement minimal. No owner-occupancy requirements. High short-term rental density tolerated due to tourism economy. Rare penalties. Arraial do Cabo: Lenient. Basic municipal registration recommended. No strict caps or residency rules. Enforcement nearly absent given tourism dependence. Hosts operate freely. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cabo Frio Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 9%, 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 (97%), Internet (96%), Kitchen (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+100%), Hot Tub (+80%), Bbq (+80%).
Average daily rate in Cabo Frio is R$673, up 22% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in September.
Guests in Cabo Frio book an average of 30 days in advance, down 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 28 days for 1-bedroom listings to 36 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 30% higher than weekday occupancy.