Quepos
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Overview
Annual Rev
₡18.7m
12 mo avg
↓17%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 3•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 ₡1•••••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
42 days
12 mo avg
↓9 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₡43,149
12 mo avg
↓22%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Quepos market data as of May 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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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 | 92 (11%) | +₡27,253,481 (+88%) | ₡58,090,518 | ₡30,837,037 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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 (5.7 nights)
1 bedroom (4.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.2 nights)
Studio (4.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CRC 155)
3 bedrooms (CRC 67)
2 bedrooms (CRC 36)
1 bedroom (CRC 26)
Studio (CRC 13)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (74%)
Independent hosts (26%)
As of May 2026, Quepos, Manuel Antonio, Jacó have 1,666 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 3% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Quepos generates CRC15.7M per year. High-performing properties earn CRC60.1M/year, while low-performing properties earn CRC5.0M/year. This wide disparity highlights a significant performance gap, suggesting that top-tier assets capture a disproportionate share of total market demand despite the slight contraction in overall supply.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Quepos. Average annual revenue is CRC15.7M with 28% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to CRC60.1M/year. The variance between averages and high earners points toward a market where specialized positioning significantly dictates revenue outcomes rather than just raw inventory availability.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Quepos is 28%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of CRC145K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of CRC34K per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Quepos, with annual revenue of CRC47.8M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Quepos market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Quepos area. Quepos: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, general business permits recommended. Minimal enforcement, widespread operation. Manuel Antonio: Lenient. Tourism zone with minimal STR rules, basic business registration advised. Light enforcement, market-driven. Jacó: Lenient. Few STR-specific requirements, standard business permits. Limited enforcement, high STR density tolerated. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Quepos Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 10%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics where the reduction in available listings has not yet countered the downward pressure on per-unit revenue generation.
Launch around December, 2-3 months before peak winter season (March peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -60% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (November-October) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Quepos listings include: Air Conditioning (97%), Kitchen (96%), Pool (80%), Tv (74%), Balcony (73%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Air Conditioning, Hot Tub, with Pool properties earning approximately 160% more (CRC40.1M/year vs CRC15.4M/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Quepos over the last 12 months: May: CRC818K, June: CRC757K, July: CRC1.1M, August: CRC789K, September: CRC435K, October: CRC396K, November: CRC729K, December: CRC1.3M, January: CRC1.4M, February: CRC1.3M, March: CRC1.8M, April: CRC1.5M. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in Quepos is CRC145K, up 2% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average CRC64K/night, 2-bedroom properties average CRC94K/night, 3-bedroom properties average CRC152K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average CRC409K/night. Rates peak in April and are lowest in September.
Guests in Quepos book an average of 40 days in advance, down 15% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 34 days, 2-bedroom: 37 days, 3-bedroom: 44 days, 4+ bedroom: 54 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Quepos Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 3%, revenue per listing decreased 10%, occupancy fell 4%, average nightly rates increased 2%, and lead time decreased 15%. These shifts suggest a tightening market where hosts are opting for shorter booking windows to maintain rate integrity.
In Quepos, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Monday and are lowest on Saturday. Weekends show 24% higher occupancy than weekdays.