Alajuela
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Overview
Annual Rev
₡4.5m
12 mo avg
↑1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₡41,932
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
21 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₡8,555
12 mo avg
↓22%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Alajuela 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 | — | +₡6,712,888 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +₡4•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡6•••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +₡3•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡7•••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +₡1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡9•••••• | 🔒 ₡8•••••• |
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
4+ bedrooms (5.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
1 bedroom (4.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CRC 87)
3 bedrooms (CRC 31)
2 bedrooms (CRC 22)
1 bedroom (CRC 14)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (54%)
Independent hosts (46%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Alajuela market averaged 653 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 11% from a year earlier.
An average Alajuela listing earns CRC3.5M/year. High-performing listings earn CRC12.5M, while low-performing listings earn CRC1.3M.
Average occupancy in Alajuela is 23%, producing RevPAR of CRC7K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Alajuela, at CRC9.7M.
Rules vary across Alajuela. I don't have reliable, current data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality for Alajuela, San José, and Heredia in Costa Rica. Costa Rican municipalities have been developing STR frameworks, but enforcement levels and specific local requirements vary and change frequently. I recommend contacting each municipality's licensing department directly for current regulations and enforcement status. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Alajuela Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 11% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 8%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in December and February; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Internet (96%), Parking (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Parking (+83%), Bbq (+67%), Pool (+53%).
Average daily rate in Alajuela is CRC49K, up 14% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in October.
Guests in Alajuela book an average of 24 days in advance, down 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 21 days for 2-bedroom listings to 30 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 31% higher than weekday occupancy.