Teresópolis

As of June 2026, Teresópolis, Petrópolis, Nova Friburgo have 701 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 7% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Teresópolis generates R$54K per year. High-performing properties earn R$182K/year, while low-performing properties earn R$21K/year. Declining supply coupled with flat revenue suggests the market is contracting rather than growing, while the wide performance gap indicates significant differentiation among listings despite the low 24% occupancy rate constraining overall market potential.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Teresópolis. Average annual revenue is R$54K with 24% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to R$182K/year. Declining supply and stable revenue suggest a tightening market with reduced competition, though the significant gap between average and top performers indicates substantial performance variation based on property-level factors.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Teresópolis is 24%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of R$611, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of R$116 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Teresópolis, with annual revenue of R$98K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Teresópolis market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Teresópolis area. Teresópolis: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or registration system. Operates under general commercial rules. Minimal enforcement. Petrópolis: Lenient. Basic business registration (CNPJ/MEI) required. No STR-specific rules or caps. Light enforcement, mostly tax-focused. Nova Friburgo: Lenient. General business license needed. No dedicated STR framework or restrictions. Minimal active enforcement beyond complaints. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Teresópolis Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 3%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The significant gap between average revenue ($54,449) and high-performing properties ($181,713) suggests market heterogeneity, where property differentiation substantially influences performance despite moderate occupancy levels of 24%.

Launch around November, 2-3 months before peak winter season (February peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -0% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (September-May) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Teresópolis listings include: Kitchen (100%), Tv (97%), Pets Allowed (65%), Balcony (59%), Bbq (58%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Bbq, Pool, Hot Tub, with Bbq properties earning approximately 118% more (R$147K/year vs R$67K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Teresópolis over the last 12 months: May: R$2K, June: R$3K, July: R$4K, August: R$2K, September: R$2K, October: R$3K, November: R$3K, December: R$5K, January: R$5K, February: R$5K, March: R$2K, April: R$4K. 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 Teresópolis is R$611, up 17% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average R$323/night, 2-bedroom properties average R$410/night, 3-bedroom properties average R$707/night, 4+ bedroom properties average R$1K/night. Rates peak in February and are lowest in May.

Guests in Teresópolis book an average of 23 days in advance, down 13% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 20 days, 2-bedroom: 18 days, 3-bedroom: 24 days, 4+ bedroom: 32 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Teresópolis Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 7%, revenue per listing decreased 3%, occupancy fell 12%, average nightly rates increased 17%, and lead time decreased 13%. The 12% occupancy drop despite rate increases signals weakening demand relative to supply, while the wide gap between average ($54,449) and top-performing listings ($181,713) suggests highly fragmented market performance.

In Teresópolis, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Tuesday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekends show 56% higher occupancy than weekdays.