Jaco Beach
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Annual revenue (actual)
₡19.1m
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
33%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₡136,239
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
36 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₡42,181
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Jaco Beach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +₡41,939,059 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡1••••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 ₡3••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡9•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡3••••••• | 🔒 ₡2••••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡3•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡2••••••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +₡2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡2••••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡1•••••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡2••••••• |
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
3 bedrooms (6.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.9 nights)
1 bedroom (5.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.4 nights)
Studio (4.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CRC 126)
3 bedrooms (CRC 62)
2 bedrooms (CRC 47)
1 bedroom (CRC 34)
Studio (CRC 21)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (55%)
Independent hosts (45%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Jaco Beach market averaged 3,025 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 5% from a year earlier and up 24% over two years.
An average Jaco Beach listing earns CRC15.0M/year. High-performing listings earn CRC54.4M, while low-performing listings earn CRC4.9M.
Average occupancy in Jaco Beach is 24%, producing RevPAR of CRC34K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Jaco Beach, at CRC42.2M.
Rules vary across Jaco Beach. Jaco: Lenient. No specific short-term rental permits required at municipal level. Tourism-heavy area with minimal restrictions. Very light enforcement, thousands operate freely. Herradura: Lenient. Part of Garabito canton like Jaco. No municipal STR licensing system. Tourism zone with virtually no enforcement of rental restrictions. Playa Hermosa: Lenient. Falls under Garabito canton jurisdiction. No specific STR regulations or permits beyond basic business registration. Minimal enforcement in beach tourism area. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Jaco Beach Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 2%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in March and January; it is lowest in September and October.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (97%), Kitchen (97%), TV (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+78%), Hot Tub (+42%), Air Conditioning (+18%).
Average daily rate in Jaco Beach is CRC167K, up 1% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in September.
Guests in Jaco Beach book an average of 35 days in advance. Booking windows range from 27 days for 1-bedroom listings to 49 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Thursday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 59% higher than weekday occupancy.
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