Alajuela South
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Annual revenue (actual)
₡7.8m
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
27%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₡77,345
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
29 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₡16,430
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Alajuela South 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 | — | +₡8,655,911 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +₡7•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| TV | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡4•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +₡2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +₡1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +₡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
Studio (9.9 nights)
1 bedroom (6.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.4 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CRC 98)
3 bedrooms (CRC 47)
2 bedrooms (CRC 27)
1 bedroom (CRC 26)
Studio (CRC 14)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (82%)
Professionally managed (18%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Alajuela South market averaged 611 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 2% from a year earlier and up 38% over two years.
An average Alajuela South listing earns CRC4.8M/year. High-performing listings earn CRC18.3M, while low-performing listings earn CRC1.7M.
Average occupancy in Alajuela South is 18%, producing RevPAR of CRC11K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Alajuela South, at CRC10.0M.
Rules vary across Alajuela South. Alajuela: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permits required. Tourism license (ICT) recommended but rarely enforced. Hosts operate freely with minimal oversight. San José: Lenient. Tourism license from ICT technically required but enforcement minimal. Most hosts operate without permits. No occupancy rules or caps. Heredia: Lenient. No municipal STR regulations. ICT tourism license exists but rarely enforced. Hosts commonly operate without formal permits or restrictions. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Alajuela South Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 3%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and April; it is lowest in October and June.
The most common amenities are Internet (99%), Parking (98%), Kitchen (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+98%), Pool (+86%), Air Conditioning (+79%).
Average daily rate in Alajuela South is CRC81K, up 3% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in October.
Guests in Alajuela South book an average of 28 days in advance, down 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 22 days for 2-bedroom listings to 38 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 66% higher than weekday occupancy.
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