Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic, Data & Trends 2026
Curious about the performance of short-term rentals in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic? Over the last year, the average occupancy rate was 44% with an ADR (Average Daily Rate) of 134€. Hosts earned on average 1598€ per month.
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Avg. Monthly Revenue
1598€
$1454 USD
YoY Revenue Change
-10%
vs. previous year
Occupancy Rate
44%
~13 days/month
Average Daily Rate
134€
$122 USD
Seasonality Index
83%
demand variation
Best Months
February, January
peak season
Worst Months
September, October
low season
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What Las Terrenas's occupancy and ADR actually mean
Over the June 2025 to May 2026 window, Las Terrenas ran 43% average occupancy across roughly 156 booked nights a year, exactly on the 43% Dominican national average across the three DR cities ListingOK tracks. Its 134 euro (about 122 dollar) average daily rate is moderate, reflecting a market that competes on lifestyle and beach rather than luxury pricing, and the two combine for average monthly revenue of 1,588 euros (about 1,444 dollars) per listing, the most modest of this batch.
A seasonality index of 84% confirms the sharp winter concentration, and the standout concern is a 12% year-on-year revenue decline, the steepest drop in this group, pointing to softening demand or rising supply. Read together, Las Terrenas is a moderate-rate, sharply seasonal lifestyle market where the whale-season winter weeks do the heavy lifting and the thin 156 nights leave little room for error in the off-season.
Monthly Airbnb occupancy in Las Terrenas
Average occupancy rate by month in Las Terrenas, compared with the same month a year earlier.
| Month | Occupancy | Prior year |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 45.1% | 47.9% |
| Aug 2025 | 41.5% | 43.7% |
| Sep 2025 | 27.4% | 28.7% |
| Oct 2025 | 34.7% | 31.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 41.2% | 38.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.1% | 53% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.4% | 53.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 69.7% | 66.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.8% | 52.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.5% | 38.4% |
| May 2026 | 31.6% | 26.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.2% | 38.5% |
Historical Airbnb occupancy in Las Terrenas (last 12 months)
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Airbnb occupancy forecast in Las Terrenas (next 90 days)
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Why people book Airbnbs in Las Terrenas
Las Terrenas is a beach town on the Samaná peninsula on the Dominican Republic's northeast coast, and its short-term rental demand is driven by an unusually international, laid-back beach scene. Long a favourite of French, Italian and other European expatriates, the town has a cosmopolitan feel rare for the region, with beachfront restaurants, a relaxed surf-and-yoga culture and the palm-lined sands of Playa Bonita, Playa Cosón and Playa Las Ballenas anchoring its appeal.
The core traveller is the independent European or North American leisure visitor seeking an authentic, less-packaged Caribbean than the all-inclusive resorts of Punta Cana. Whale-watching in Samaná Bay between January and March, the El Limón waterfall, and the improved road link to Santo Domingo via the Samaná highway all feed demand. With 182 active listings, Las Terrenas is a modest but established market built on beach, expat lifestyle and nature tourism rather than mass resorts.
When Airbnb demand peaks in Las Terrenas
Las Terrenas follows a clear Caribbean winter-high, summer-low rhythm, sharpened by the whale-watching season. The strongest months are February and January, with February reaching 69.8% in 2026 and 67% in 2025, when northern-hemisphere visitors escape winter and Samaná Bay's humpback-whale migration draws nature travellers. December also runs strong, building the winter peak.
The deep troughs are September and October, dropping to the high 20s and low 30s, the heart of Atlantic hurricane season when travel and weather risk suppress bookings. May is also notably weak. With a seasonality index of 84%, demand is heavily concentrated in the December-to-March window, so the winter weeks must carry the year and the late-summer trough is steep and predictable. Operators should price the whale-season peak aggressively and discount or pause the autumn dead months.
Best neighbourhoods for short-term rentals in Las Terrenas
The town centre around Pueblo de los Pescadores and the main beach trades on walkability to restaurants, bars and the sand, converting well for guests who want nightlife and dining at hand. Playa Bonita, a quieter stretch just west, draws surfers and travellers seeking calmer, more scenic beachfront, and commands strong rates for villas and boutique stays.
Playa Cosón, the long undeveloped beach further west, and the hillside areas above town offer the secluded, sea-view villa product at the top of the market, while Playa Las Ballenas closer to the centre balances beach access with proximity. The expat-driven gated communities and condo developments along the coast round out the supply. Across all areas, beachfront and view drive rate, and operators should ensure tax and any tourism registration are in order.
Short-term rental rules in Las Terrenas
Short-term rentals in the Dominican Republic are broadly permitted, and there is no Las Terrenas-specific licence regime; regulation is national and still maturing. The Ministry of Tourism (MITUR) maintains the Registro Nacional de Turismo (RNT), and operations that function as tourist accommodation are generally expected to formalise through registration and proper tax setup. As of 2026, MITUR and the hospitality sector have been finalising a dedicated framework for platforms like Airbnb, so requirements may tighten.
Tax is the main compliance point: the DGII tax authority applies rules under which short-term furnished stays can attract the 18% ITBIS, treated differently from long-term housing rentals, and operators should register and remit correctly, especially when scaling to multiple units. Because the national framework is evolving and local enforcement varies, confirm current registration and tax obligations with MITUR and the DGII, and consult a local advisor before onboarding.
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Frequently asked questions about Airbnb occupancy in Las Terrenas
Las Terrenas averaged about 43% occupancy over the June 2025 to May 2026 period, roughly 156 booked nights a year, exactly on the Dominican Republic national average. That is modest and sharply seasonal, with the bulk of demand concentrated in the December-to-March winter and whale-watching window.
February and January are the strongest months, with February reaching about 70% as northern visitors escape winter and Samaná Bay's humpback-whale season draws nature travellers. September and October are the deep trough, dropping into the high 20s during hurricane season. With an 84% seasonality index, the winter weeks carry the year.
There is no Las Terrenas-specific licence; rules are national and evolving. Short-term renting is broadly permitted, but tourist-accommodation operations are generally expected to register with the Ministry of Tourism's RNT and set up taxes correctly, with 18% ITBIS often applying. MITUR is finalising a dedicated Airbnb framework, so confirm current obligations before onboarding.
The town centre around Pueblo de los Pescadores converts well on walkability to restaurants and the beach. Playa Bonita draws surfers and scenic-beachfront seekers at strong rates, while Playa Cosón and the hillside areas offer secluded sea-view villas at the top of the market. Beachfront and view drive rate across the board.