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Airbnb in Rio De Janeiro: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 302 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

Rio De Janeiro short-term rental market data, neighbourhood breakdown, and regulation summary.

At a glance
Median occupancy
24%
Median daily rate
$54.15
Active listings
29,438
43,068 total
Revenue per available night
$8.38

When Rio De Janeiro Airbnbs perform best

Monthly occupancy data shows the seasonal rhythm of the Rio De Janeiro short-term rental market. Use this to plan dynamic pricing, target peak demand, and avoid lulls.

Rio De Janeiro — monthly occupancy 43% 47% 42% 50% 50% 52% 62% 62% 61% 36% 31% 34% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

What kind of Airbnbs are in Rio De Janeiro?

Of the 29,438 active operating listings, 83.9% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 45.3% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 4.6%1 BR: 62%2 BR: 22.8%3 BR: 8.4%4+ BR: 2.2%

Top neighborhoods in Rio De Janeiro

The 152 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Galeão1$34.9
Jardim Sulacap2$30.88
Joá6118%$23.35
Leblon1,42936%$19.08
Ipanema2,74330%$18.45

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Rio De Janeiro?
Active Airbnb listings in Rio De Janeiro run at ~24% occupancy. Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Rio De Janeiro?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Rio De Janeiro is approximately $54.15. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Rio De Janeiro?
There are approximately 29,438 active short-term rental listings in Rio De Janeiro (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
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Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2025-09 snapshot, filtered to active listings (those with at least one booking in the last 12 months). Year-over-year deltas compare against the closest archived snapshot ~12 months prior. Sample sizes: occupancy n=20,210, ADR n=27,086.