Rio De Janeiro

As of May 2026, Rio de Janeiro, Niterói, Petrópolis have 20,378 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 7% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Rio de Janeiro generates R$85K per year. High-performing properties earn R$291K/year, while low-performing properties earn R$30K/year. This massive revenue variance suggests that earnings are heavily skewed toward a small segment of inventory, highlighting a bifurcated market where top-tier assets capture outsized demand despite shrinking total supply.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Rio de Janeiro. Average annual revenue is R$85K with 36% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to R$291K/year. The delta between average and high performance indicates that typical occupancy rates leave significant room for growth, suggesting that current market conditions favor properties capable of commanding premium pricing.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Rio de Janeiro is 36%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of R$640, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of R$179 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Rio de Janeiro, with annual revenue of R$217K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Rio de Janeiro market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Rio de Janeiro area. Rio de Janeiro: Moderate. Municipal registration required, tax compliance mandatory. Enforcement exists but inconsistent - many operate informally without penalties. Niterói: Lenient. Basic business registration needed, minimal specific STR rules. Light enforcement, hosts largely self-regulate. Petrópolis: Lenient. Tourism registration recommended but rarely enforced. Mountain resort city tolerates vacation rentals with minimal oversight. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Rio de Janeiro Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 2%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The contraction in supply concurrent with rising revenue suggests an improving competitive environment, as market consolidation allows remaining operators to extract higher value per available unit.

Launch around November, 2-3 months before peak winter season (February peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 42% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (July-June) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Rio de Janeiro listings include: Kitchen (97%), Air Conditioning (96%), Tv (95%), Elevator (68%), Washing Machine (60%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Hot Tub, Air Conditioning, Washing Machine, with Hot Tub properties earning approximately 56% more (R$212K/year vs R$136K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Rio de Janeiro over the last 12 months: May: R$4K, June: R$3K, July: R$4K, August: R$3K, September: R$4K, October: R$4K, November: R$5K, December: R$8K, January: R$8K, February: R$11K, March: R$5K, April: R$6K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.

The overall average nightly rate in Rio de Janeiro is R$640, up 20% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average R$463/night, 2-bedroom properties average R$753/night, 3-bedroom properties average R$1K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average R$3K/night. Rates peak in February and are lowest in June.

Guests in Rio de Janeiro book an average of 29 days in advance, down 17% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 27 days, 2-bedroom: 31 days, 3-bedroom: 36 days, 4+ bedroom: 41 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Rio de Janeiro Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 7%, revenue per listing increased 2%, occupancy fell 8%, average nightly rates increased 20%, and lead time decreased 17%. These shifts point toward a transition favoring yield over volume, where operators are successfully testing price elasticity despite lower overall occupancy.

In Rio de Janeiro, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Tuesday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekends show 22% higher occupancy than weekdays.