Recife
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Overview
Annual Rev
R$50.3k
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R$297
12 mo avg
↑35%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
23 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R$108
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Recife 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +R$18,782 | — | — |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +R$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$6•••• | 🔒 R$5•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +R$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$5•••• | 🔒 R$4•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +R$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$6•••• | 🔒 R$5•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +R$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$6•••• | 🔒 R$5•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +R$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 R$6•••• | 🔒 R$5•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 R$5•••• | 🔒 R$5•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +R$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 R$5•••• | 🔒 R$5•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +R$9•• (+•%) | 🔒 R$5•••• | 🔒 R$5•••• |
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
2 bedrooms (6.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.5 nights)
1 bedroom (5.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
1 bedroom (R$28)
2 bedrooms (R$0)
3 bedrooms (R$0)
4+ bedrooms (R$0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (68%)
Independent hosts (32%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Recife market averaged 2,242 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 14% from a year earlier and up 156% over two years.
An average Recife listing earns R$37K/year. High-performing listings earn R$91K, while low-performing listings earn R$14K.
Average occupancy in Recife is 33%, producing RevPAR of R$83 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Recife, at R$81K.
Rules vary across Recife. Recife: Lenient. No specific STR registration system. General business registration recommended. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Olinda: Lenient. Municipal registration theoretically required for tourism activities. Very limited enforcement, widespread informal operation. Jaboatão dos Guararapes: Lenient. No dedicated STR framework. Basic business licensing applies. Virtually no enforcement, market operates informally. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Recife Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 14% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 24%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in February and January; it is lowest in August and May.
The most common amenities are TV (98%), Kitchen (98%), Internet (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Parking (+25%), Washing Machine (+23%), Air Conditioning (+17%).
Average daily rate in Recife is R$315, up 36% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in September.
Guests in Recife book an average of 22 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 21 days for 1-bedroom listings to 41 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekend occupancy is 26% higher than weekday occupancy.