Arecibo, PR
Part of the Arecibo market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
$34.4k
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
39%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$199
12 mo avg
↑16%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$72
12 mo avg
↓0%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Arecibo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +$40,056 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| TV | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $2•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $2•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
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
2 bedrooms (6.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
1 bedroom (5.1 nights)
Studio (5.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($238)
3 bedrooms ($104)
2 bedrooms ($87)
Studio ($51)
1 bedroom ($51)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (50%)
Independent hosts (50%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Arecibo market averaged 528 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 11% from a year earlier and up 34% over two years.
An average Arecibo listing earns $36K/year. High-performing listings earn $111K, while low-performing listings earn $14K.
Average occupancy in Arecibo is 34%, producing RevPAR of $70 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Arecibo, at $90K.
Rules vary across Arecibo. Arecibo: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond general business registration. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Barceloneta: Lenient. Basic municipal license required, no occupancy rules. Light enforcement, compliance varies. Isabela: Lenient. Tourism registry recommended, minimal restrictions. Light enforcement, popular surf town with many unregistered rentals operating. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Arecibo Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 11% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 17%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and April; it is lowest in September and October.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Kitchen (99%), Parking (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are TV (+139%), Pool (+121%), Bbq (+103%).
Average daily rate in Arecibo is $242, up 22% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in October.
Guests in Arecibo book an average of 35 days in advance. Booking windows range from 27 days for 1-bedroom listings to 49 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 37% higher than weekday occupancy.