Alajuela Central
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Annual revenue (actual)
₡7.3m
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
28%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₡66,197
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
27 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₡15,405
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Alajuela Central market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +₡7,787,239 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +₡4•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡3•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +₡3•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| TV | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +₡1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
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 (4.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.8 nights)
1 bedroom (3.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CRC 50)
3 bedrooms (CRC 39)
2 bedrooms (CRC 27)
1 bedroom (CRC 20)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (56%)
Professionally managed (44%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Alajuela Central market averaged 928 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 2% from a year earlier and up 49% over two years.
An average Alajuela Central listing earns CRC4.6M/year. High-performing listings earn CRC18.8M, while low-performing listings earn CRC1.5M.
Average occupancy in Alajuela Central is 18%, producing RevPAR of CRC10K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Alajuela Central, at CRC14.3M.
Rules vary across Alajuela Central. Alajuela: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or permits required. Tourism Ministry registration recommended but rarely enforced. Hosts operate freely with minimal oversight. San José: Lenient. Tourism Institute (ICT) registration technically required for commercial rentals. Minimal enforcement; most hosts operate without registration. Municipal taxes rarely collected. Heredia: Lenient. No dedicated short-term rental framework. ICT registration optional in practice. Virtually no enforcement; hosts operate informally without permits or oversight. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Alajuela Central Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 17%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in April and March; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Internet (100%), Parking (99%), Kitchen (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+75%), Hot Tub (+36%), Bbq (+28%).
Average daily rate in Alajuela Central is CRC71K, up 10% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in October.
Guests in Alajuela Central book an average of 31 days in advance. Booking windows range from 29 days for 2-bedroom listings to 44 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekend occupancy is 65% higher than weekday occupancy.
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