San Jose
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Overview
Annual Rev
₡5.2m
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₡36,925
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
20 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₡9,898
12 mo avg
↓21%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect San Jose 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Access | — | +₡2,606,330 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡9•••••• | 🔒 ₡7•••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 9• (•%) | 🔒 +₡1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡8•••••• | 🔒 ₡7•••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 8• (•%) | 🔒 +₡1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡8•••••• | 🔒 ₡7•••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡9••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡8•••••• | 🔒 ₡7•••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡8••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡8•••••• | 🔒 ₡7•••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡7••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡7•••••• | 🔒 ₡7•••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡4••••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₡7•••••• | 🔒 ₡7•••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +₡2••••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₡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
1 bedroom (6.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CRC 92)
3 bedrooms (CRC 41)
2 bedrooms (CRC 34)
1 bedroom (CRC 24)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (72%)
Independent hosts (28%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the San Jose market averaged 2,556 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 10% from a year earlier.
An average San Jose listing earns CRC4.4M/year. High-performing listings earn CRC11.2M, 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 CRC11.8M.
Rules vary across San Jose. San José: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, general business license recommended. Minimal enforcement, many operate informally. Escazú: Lenient. Municipal permit theoretically required, tourism registry optional. Very light enforcement, widespread informal operation. Santa Ana: Lenient. Basic business permit suggested, no STR-specific rules. Minimal oversight, hosts commonly operate without permits. Heredia: Lenient. General business registration advised, no dedicated STR framework. Light enforcement, informal rentals prevalent. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The San Jose Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 5%, 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 Kitchen (98%), Internet (98%), TV (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+34%), Washing Machine (+31%), Heating (+28%).
Average daily rate in San Jose is CRC42K, up 12% year-over-year. Rates peak in May and are lowest in October.
Guests in San Jose book an average of 21 days in advance, down 10% 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.