Alajuela North
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Annual revenue (actual)
₡17.1m
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
43%
12 mo avg
↑0%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₡81,995
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
46 days
12 mo avg
↑1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₡35,291
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Alajuela North 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 | — | +₡11,253,635 | — | — |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +₡1••••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +₡9•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +₡7•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡9•••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡7•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +₡5•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| TV | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡4•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡3•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +₡2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 9• (•%) | 🔒 +₡2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡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 (3.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.7 nights)
1 bedroom (3.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.3 nights)
Studio (2.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CRC 62)
3 bedrooms (CRC 41)
2 bedrooms (CRC 26)
1 bedroom (CRC 17)
Studio (CRC 16)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (63%)
Independent hosts (37%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Alajuela North market averaged 1,980 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 39% over two years.
An average Alajuela North listing earns CRC11.6M/year. High-performing listings earn CRC39.0M, while low-performing listings earn CRC3.9M.
Average occupancy in Alajuela North is 30%, producing RevPAR of CRC25K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Alajuela North, at CRC30.4M.
Rules vary across Alajuela North. La Fortuna: Lenient. Municipal permit required but enforcement minimal. Most hosts operate informally without consequences. Alajuela: Lenient. Business license theoretically needed. Little active enforcement, many unlicensed rentals operate freely. San José: Moderate. Tourism declaration (Declaratoria Turística) required for legal operation, tax registration needed. Some enforcement in tourist zones. Monteverde: Lenient. Basic permits exist but rarely enforced. Remote location means minimal oversight, hosts operate with few restrictions. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Alajuela North Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 26%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in March and February; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Internet (100%), Parking (98%), Kitchen (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+99%), Parking (+79%), Washing Machine (+64%).
Average daily rate in Alajuela North is CRC87K, up 8% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in September.
Guests in Alajuela North book an average of 43 days in advance, up 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 39 days for 1-bedroom listings to 59 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Wednesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 30% higher than weekday occupancy.
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