Alajuela South
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Overview
Annual Rev
₡7.9m
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₡77,108
12 mo avg
↑1%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
28 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₡16,381
12 mo avg
↓21%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Alajuela South 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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2
3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +₡9,440,567 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +₡6•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +₡5•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| TV | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡3•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
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
3 bedrooms (6.0 nights)
1 bedroom (5.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CRC 94)
3 bedrooms (CRC 53)
2 bedrooms (CRC 29)
1 bedroom (CRC 27)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (75%)
Professionally managed (25%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Alajuela South market averaged 606 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 37% over two years.
An average Alajuela South listing earns CRC4.8M/year. High-performing listings earn CRC18.4M, 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 CRC9.9M.
Rules vary across Alajuela South. I don't have reliable current data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement realities for Alajuela, San José, and Heredia in Costa Rica. Costa Rican municipalities have been developing STR frameworks, but specific requirements, occupancy rules, and actual enforcement levels vary and change frequently. I recommend contacting each municipality's planning department (municipalidad) directly or consulting a local Costa Rican attorney for accurate, current information on permits, restrictions, and how actively rules are enforced in practice. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Alajuela South Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 5%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and April; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Internet (98%), Parking (98%), Kitchen (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+95%), Air Conditioning (+87%), Pool (+84%).
Average daily rate in Alajuela South is CRC81K, up 4% 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 15% 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 64% higher than weekday occupancy.