Quepos
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Overview
Annual Rev
₡20.9m
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₡125,803
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
42 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₡43,784
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Quepos 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +₡27,769,885 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡2••••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 ₡3••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡6•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡3••••••• | 🔒 ₡3••••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡4•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡3••••••• | 🔒 ₡3••••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡3•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡3••••••• | 🔒 ₡3••••••• |
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 (5.8 nights)
1 bedroom (4.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CRC 160)
3 bedrooms (CRC 67)
2 bedrooms (CRC 36)
1 bedroom (CRC 26)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (73%)
Independent hosts (27%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Quepos market averaged 1,706 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 18% over two years.
An average Quepos listing earns CRC16.3M/year. High-performing listings earn CRC61.5M, while low-performing listings earn CRC5.3M.
Average occupancy in Quepos is 29%, producing RevPAR of CRC36K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Quepos, at CRC48.1M.
Rules vary across Quepos. Quepos: Lenient. Municipal permit and tourism registry (ICT) required, but enforcement is minimal. Many hosts operate without full compliance. Light oversight. Manuel Antonio: Lenient. ICT registration and local permits needed. Rules exist but enforcement is weak. Most properties operate regardless of permit status. Jacó: Lenient. Tourism registry and municipal business license required. Enforcement is sporadic. High STR density despite regulations. Light enforcement overall. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Quepos Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 6%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in March and April; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), Internet (97%), Air Conditioning (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+135%), Air Conditioning (+120%), Bbq (+79%).
Average daily rate in Quepos is CRC146K, up 3% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in September.
Guests in Quepos book an average of 42 days in advance, down 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 35 days for 1-bedroom listings to 56 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Tuesday and are lowest on Saturday. Weekend occupancy is 27% higher than weekday occupancy.