Monteverde, CR
Part of the Alajuela North market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
₡17m
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
43%
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₡82,032
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
45 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₡34,988
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Alajuela North 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:
0
1
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 | — | +₡11,599,994 | — | — |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +₡1••••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +₡1••••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡7•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +₡6•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +₡5•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| TV | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡4•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡4•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +₡2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 9• (•%) | 🔒 +₡2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +₡1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡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 (3.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.3 nights)
1 bedroom (3.3 nights)
Studio (2.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CRC 62)
3 bedrooms (CRC 41)
2 bedrooms (CRC 27)
1 bedroom (CRC 17)
Studio (CRC 16)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (74%)
Independent hosts (26%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Alajuela North market averaged 1,967 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 3% from a year earlier and up 38% over two years.
An average Alajuela North listing earns CRC11.5M/year. High-performing listings earn CRC39.2M, while low-performing listings earn CRC3.8M.
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 CRC30.2M.
Rules vary across Alajuela North. La Fortuna: Lenient. Municipal permit theoretically required, but minimal enforcement. Most hosts operate without formal registration. Tourism-dependent economy means authorities rarely intervene. Alajuela: Lenient. Basic business license recommended, but enforcement is practically non-existent. Many operate informally without issues. San José: Moderate. Municipal patent and tourism declaration required. Occasional enforcement in upscale neighborhoods, but many operate without full compliance. Monteverde: Lenient. Minimal formal requirements. Tourism-focused area with little regulatory oversight. Hosts operate freely with basic permits. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Alajuela North Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 25%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in March and February; it is lowest in September and October.
The most common amenities are Internet (98%), Kitchen (96%), Parking (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+103%), Washing Machine (+64%), Ev Charger (+62%).
Average daily rate in Alajuela North is CRC87K, up 9% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in September.
Guests in Alajuela North book an average of 42 days in advance. Booking windows range from 38 days for 1-bedroom listings to 58 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Wednesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekend occupancy is 28% higher than weekday occupancy.