San Jose
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Annual revenue (actual)
₡5.1m
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
38%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₡36,680
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
21 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₡9,799
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect San Jose 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.
Bedroom count:
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4+
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Access | — | +₡3,610,966 | — | — |
| Heating | 🔒 9• (•%) | 🔒 +₡2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡9•••••• | 🔒 ₡7•••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡9•••••• | 🔒 ₡7•••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 8• (•%) | 🔒 +₡1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡9•••••• | 🔒 ₡7•••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +₡1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡7•••••• | 🔒 ₡6•••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡8•••••• | 🔒 ₡7•••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡8••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡7•••••• | 🔒 ₡7•••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +₡8••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡7•••••• | 🔒 ₡6•••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡7••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡7•••••• | 🔒 ₡7•••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡4••••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₡7•••••• | 🔒 ₡7•••••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +₡4••••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₡7•••••• | 🔒 ₡7•••••• |
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
Studio (6.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.4 nights)
1 bedroom (6.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CRC 74)
3 bedrooms (CRC 41)
2 bedrooms (CRC 34)
Studio (CRC 25)
1 bedroom (CRC 24)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (53%)
Independent hosts (47%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the San Jose market averaged 2,559 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 8% from a year earlier.
An average San Jose listing earns CRC4.4M/year. High-performing listings earn CRC11.1M, while low-performing listings earn CRC1.4M.
Average occupancy in San Jose is 30%, producing RevPAR of CRC9K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in San Jose, at CRC12.0M.
Rules vary across San Jose. San José: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permits required. Operates under general tourism/business rules. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Escazú: Lenient. No dedicated STR framework. Standard business registration suggested but rarely enforced. Market operates openly. Santa Ana: Lenient. No STR-specific regulations. General municipal permits theoretically needed. Very light enforcement, widespread operation. Heredia: Lenient. No formal STR licensing system. Basic business rules exist but enforcement minimal. Hosts operate without significant restrictions. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The San Jose Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 7%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in March and December; it is lowest in September and October.
The most common amenities are Internet (100%), Kitchen (98%), TV (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Heating (+36%), Washing Machine (+34%), Hot Tub (+32%).
Average daily rate in San Jose is CRC42K, up 11% year-over-year. Rates peak in May and are lowest in September.
Guests in San Jose book an average of 21 days in advance, down 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 19 days for 1-bedroom listings to 35 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 17% higher than weekday occupancy.
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