What Are the Best Places to Invest in Airbnb in Dominican Republic?

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-08-08

The short-term rental market in Dominican Republic spans 85 cities tracked in AirROI's 2026 dataset, ranging from mature urban markets with thousands of active listings to emerging destinations where early operators still have pricing leverage. Supply growth, regulation, and seasonal demand vary significantly across the region — making market selection one of the highest-leverage decisions an Airbnb investor can make.

This page ranks the best Airbnb markets in Dominican Republic across four dimensions: market depth (active listings), revenue, nightly rate (ADR), and occupancy rate. Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional leads by market size with 3,936 active listings and $605/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 25.3% with $683/month in average revenue and $146/night ADR. 85 of 85 markets carry a low regulation profile — a key consideration for investors evaluating compliance costs and time-to-market.

Rankings based on AirROI's analysis of 20,000,000+ short-term rental listings across revenue, ADR, occupancy, and regulation. See ranking methodology.

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Top Airbnb Markets in Dominican Republic by Active Listings

Active listing count is the most direct measure of a market's depth, maturity, and investor confidence. Cities with the most Airbnb listings in Dominican Republic attract the highest volume of travelers and offer the most reliable benchmarking data for pricing and revenue projections. Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional leads with 3,936 active short-term rental listings and $605/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional	3,936	$605	$81	34.5%	Low
2	Higüey, La Altagracia	3,514	$1,822	$280	32.4%	Low
3	Las Terrenas, Samaná	2,424	$1,560	$231	32.0%	Low
4	Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province	2,197	$899	$155	34.2%	Low
5	Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago	1,706	$471	$75	30.8%	Low
6	Santo Domingo Este, Santo Domingo	1,611	$356	$64	31.0%	Low
7	Sosúa, Puerto Plata	1,552	$1,006	$207	28.4%	Low
8	Cabarete, Puerto Plata	1,026	$1,053	$170	33.1%	Low
9	Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata	956	$651	$138	27.0%	Low
10	La Romana, La Romana	941	$3,728	$704	27.4%	Low
11	Santo Domingo De Guzmán, Distrito Nacional	801	$399	$73	36.0%	Low
12	Jarabacoa, La Vega	744	$851	$228	21.1%	Low
13	Samana, Samaná	708	$919	$172	25.1%	Low
14	Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macorís	651	$755	$157	27.4%	Low
15	Santiago De Los Caballeros, Santiago Province	508	$381	$71	32.1%	Low
16	Dominicus, La Altagracia	490	$920	$116	37.1%	Low
17	Boca Chica, Santo Domingo	455	$407	$83	30.0%	Low
18	Playa Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macorís	264	$877	$141	28.3%	Low
19	Bayahíbe, La Altagracia	237	$628	$83	37.3%	Low
20	La Vega, La Vega	233	$453	$96	29.5%	Low
21	Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata Province	233	$526	$119	29.8%	Low
22	Puñal, Santiago	233	$482	$69	32.8%	Low
23	Baní, Peravia	217	$450	$135	21.0%	Low
24	Cabrera, María Trinidad Sánchez	216	$842	$260	21.7%	Low
25	San Pedro de Macorís, San Pedro de Macorís	210	$419	$99	27.8%	Low
26	San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte	199	$351	$68	29.0%	Low
27	Bonao, Monseñor Nouel	189	$731	$124	28.8%	Low
28	San Rafael del Yuma, La Altagracia	168	$817	$121	33.6%	Low
29	Río San Juan, María Trinidad Sánchez	168	$837	$181	24.7%	Low
30	Constanza, La Vega	134	$468	$129	19.0%	Low
31	Barahona, Barahona	132	$487	$120	18.1%	Low
32	Moca, Espaillat	112	$461	$92	26.0%	Low
33	San Cristóbal, San Cristóbal	105	$472	$95	28.7%	Low
34	Nagua, María Trinidad Sánchez	99	$256	$85	22.0%	Low
35	San José de las Matas, Santiago	92	$706	$188	21.6%	Low
36	Batey El Soco, San Pedro de Macorís	89	$775	$176	23.7%	Low
37	Villa Monte Tabor, La Vega	84	$892	$200	18.6%	Low
38	Santo Domingo Oeste, Santo Domingo	82	$376	$63	31.0%	Low
39	Villa Mella, Santo Domingo	78	$323	$54	29.8%	Low
40	Pedernales, Pedernales	74	$298	$91	16.2%	Low
41	Las Galeras, Samaná Province	74	$504	$90	29.9%	Low
42	San Juan de la Maguana, San Juan	64	$267	$68	25.0%	Low
43	Andrés, Santo Domingo	64	$354	$70	27.5%	Low
44	Samaná Province, Samaná	63	$493	$117	27.0%	Low
45	Pedro Brand, Santo Domingo	60	$749	$211	20.3%	Low
46	Santa Cruz de Barahona, Barahona Province	59	$380	$108	23.7%	Low
47	Azua, Azua	56	$179	$66	20.1%	Low
48	Las Charcas, Azua	53	$1,325	$313	19.2%	Low
49	San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi	51	$758	$126	23.4%	Low
50	Villa Montellano, Puerto Plata	51	$629	$158	25.0%	Low
51	Licey al Medio, Santiago	51	$457	$59	33.0%	Low
52	La Sabina, La Vega	50	$876	$222	16.4%	Low
53	Perla Marina, Puerto Plata	50	$739	$125	32.5%	Low
54	La Caña, La Romana	47	$631	$191	24.3%	Low
55	Miches, El Seibo	45	$338	$114	21.8%	Low
56	Los Conucos, San Pedro de Macorís	45	$942	$233	21.5%	Low
57	Tenares, Hermanas Mirabal	43	$349	$90	23.4%	Low
58	Pantoja, Santo Domingo	41	$241	$45	31.6%	Low
59	Guayacanes, San Pedro de Macorís	40	$818	$183	23.6%	Low
60	Pedernales, Puerto nuevo, trudille	38	$544	$146	14.5%	Low
61	Tamboril, Santiago	37	$1,046	$146	25.1%	Low
62	Higüey, La Altagracia Province	34	$319	$93	26.2%	Low
63	Cotuí, Sánchez Ramírez	33	$364	$82	25.7%	Low
64	Punta Rucia, Puerto Plata	31	$1,252	$215	21.6%	Low
65	República Dominicana, La Altagracia	29	$1,147	$120	46.6%	Low
66	Buena Vista, La Vega	29	$1,122	$245	20.2%	Low
67	Luperón, Puerto Plata	29	$241	$100	16.8%	Low
68	Mao, Valverde	29	$364	$75	24.3%	Low
69	Manabao, La Vega	28	$329	$142	19.0%	Low
70	Villa Altagracia, San Cristóbal	28	$867	$237	16.9%	Low
71	Santo Domingo Norte, Santo Domingo	28	$244	$95	27.8%	Low
72	Paraíso, Barahona	27	$345	$86	18.6%	Low
73	Punta Rucia;Damaris, Puerto Plata	27	$2,215	$258	22.1%	Low
74	San José de Ocoa, San José de Ocoa	26	$456	$154	17.4%	Low
75	Salcedo, Hermanas Mirabal	24	$265	$82	21.2%	Low
76	Cumayasa, La Romana	24	$501	$126	20.4%	Low
77	Estero Hondo, Puerto Plata	24	$201	$142	11.5%	Low
78	El Limón, Samaná Province	24	$1,002	$215	28.3%	Low
79	Piedra Blanca, Monseñor Nouel	23	$717	$252	14.7%	Low
80	Monte Plata, Monte Plata	23	$844	$180	19.4%	Low
81	Sabana Grande de Palenque, San Cristóbal	23	$625	$153	20.4%	Low
82	Bayaguana, Monte Plata	22	$364	$120	18.7%	Low
83	Playa Encuentro, Puerto Plata	22	$958	$138	37.1%	Low
84	Arroyo Frío, La Vega	21	$313	$182	13.8%	Low
85	Sánchez, Samaná	21	$645	$222	15.7%	Low

Most Profitable Airbnb Markets in Dominican Republic by Revenue

The most profitable Airbnb cities in Dominican Republic are those where hosts earn the highest average monthly revenue per listing — the single most telling indicator of a market's income potential. La Romana, La Romana leads with $3,728/month at $704 ADR and 27.4% occupancy. Whether you are evaluating your first STR investment or benchmarking an existing property, these top-earning Airbnb markets show where vacation rentals generate the greatest short-term rental income.

#	Market	Revenue/mo	Active Listings (TTM)	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	La Romana, La Romana	$3,728	941	$704	27.4%	Low
2	Punta Rucia;Damaris, Puerto Plata	$2,215	27	$258	22.1%	Low
3	Higüey, La Altagracia	$1,822	3,514	$280	32.4%	Low
4	Las Terrenas, Samaná	$1,560	2,424	$231	32.0%	Low
5	Las Charcas, Azua	$1,325	53	$313	19.2%	Low
6	Punta Rucia, Puerto Plata	$1,252	31	$215	21.6%	Low
7	República Dominicana, La Altagracia	$1,147	29	$120	46.6%	Low
8	Buena Vista, La Vega	$1,122	29	$245	20.2%	Low
9	Cabarete, Puerto Plata	$1,053	1,026	$170	33.1%	Low
10	Tamboril, Santiago	$1,046	37	$146	25.1%	Low
11	Sosúa, Puerto Plata	$1,006	1,552	$207	28.4%	Low
12	El Limón, Samaná Province	$1,002	24	$215	28.3%	Low
13	Playa Encuentro, Puerto Plata	$958	22	$138	37.1%	Low
14	Los Conucos, San Pedro de Macorís	$942	45	$233	21.5%	Low
15	Dominicus, La Altagracia	$920	490	$116	37.1%	Low
16	Samana, Samaná	$919	708	$172	25.1%	Low
17	Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province	$899	2,197	$155	34.2%	Low
18	Villa Monte Tabor, La Vega	$892	84	$200	18.6%	Low
19	Playa Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macorís	$877	264	$141	28.3%	Low
20	La Sabina, La Vega	$876	50	$222	16.4%	Low
21	Villa Altagracia, San Cristóbal	$867	28	$237	16.9%	Low
22	Jarabacoa, La Vega	$851	744	$228	21.1%	Low
23	Monte Plata, Monte Plata	$844	23	$180	19.4%	Low
24	Cabrera, María Trinidad Sánchez	$842	216	$260	21.7%	Low
25	Río San Juan, María Trinidad Sánchez	$837	168	$181	24.7%	Low
26	Guayacanes, San Pedro de Macorís	$818	40	$183	23.6%	Low
27	San Rafael del Yuma, La Altagracia	$817	168	$121	33.6%	Low
28	Batey El Soco, San Pedro de Macorís	$775	89	$176	23.7%	Low
29	San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi	$758	51	$126	23.4%	Low
30	Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macorís	$755	651	$157	27.4%	Low
31	Pedro Brand, Santo Domingo	$749	60	$211	20.3%	Low
32	Perla Marina, Puerto Plata	$739	50	$125	32.5%	Low
33	Bonao, Monseñor Nouel	$731	189	$124	28.8%	Low
34	Piedra Blanca, Monseñor Nouel	$717	23	$252	14.7%	Low
35	San José de las Matas, Santiago	$706	92	$188	21.6%	Low
36	Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata	$651	956	$138	27.0%	Low
37	Sánchez, Samaná	$645	21	$222	15.7%	Low
38	La Caña, La Romana	$631	47	$191	24.3%	Low
39	Villa Montellano, Puerto Plata	$629	51	$158	25.0%	Low
40	Bayahíbe, La Altagracia	$628	237	$83	37.3%	Low
41	Sabana Grande de Palenque, San Cristóbal	$625	23	$153	20.4%	Low
42	Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional	$605	3,936	$81	34.5%	Low
43	Pedernales, Puerto nuevo, trudille	$544	38	$146	14.5%	Low
44	Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata Province	$526	233	$119	29.8%	Low
45	Las Galeras, Samaná Province	$504	74	$90	29.9%	Low
46	Cumayasa, La Romana	$501	24	$126	20.4%	Low
47	Samaná Province, Samaná	$493	63	$117	27.0%	Low
48	Barahona, Barahona	$487	132	$120	18.1%	Low
49	Puñal, Santiago	$482	233	$69	32.8%	Low
50	San Cristóbal, San Cristóbal	$472	105	$95	28.7%	Low
51	Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago	$471	1,706	$75	30.8%	Low
52	Constanza, La Vega	$468	134	$129	19.0%	Low
53	Moca, Espaillat	$461	112	$92	26.0%	Low
54	Licey al Medio, Santiago	$457	51	$59	33.0%	Low
55	San José de Ocoa, San José de Ocoa	$456	26	$154	17.4%	Low
56	La Vega, La Vega	$453	233	$96	29.5%	Low
57	Baní, Peravia	$450	217	$135	21.0%	Low
58	San Pedro de Macorís, San Pedro de Macorís	$419	210	$99	27.8%	Low
59	Boca Chica, Santo Domingo	$407	455	$83	30.0%	Low
60	Santo Domingo De Guzmán, Distrito Nacional	$399	801	$73	36.0%	Low
61	Santiago De Los Caballeros, Santiago Province	$381	508	$71	32.1%	Low
62	Santa Cruz de Barahona, Barahona Province	$380	59	$108	23.7%	Low
63	Santo Domingo Oeste, Santo Domingo	$376	82	$63	31.0%	Low
64	Bayaguana, Monte Plata	$364	22	$120	18.7%	Low
65	Cotuí, Sánchez Ramírez	$364	33	$82	25.7%	Low
66	Mao, Valverde	$364	29	$75	24.3%	Low
67	Santo Domingo Este, Santo Domingo	$356	1,611	$64	31.0%	Low
68	Andrés, Santo Domingo	$354	64	$70	27.5%	Low
69	San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte	$351	199	$68	29.0%	Low
70	Tenares, Hermanas Mirabal	$349	43	$90	23.4%	Low
71	Paraíso, Barahona	$345	27	$86	18.6%	Low
72	Miches, El Seibo	$338	45	$114	21.8%	Low
73	Manabao, La Vega	$329	28	$142	19.0%	Low
74	Villa Mella, Santo Domingo	$323	78	$54	29.8%	Low
75	Higüey, La Altagracia Province	$319	34	$93	26.2%	Low
76	Arroyo Frío, La Vega	$313	21	$182	13.8%	Low
77	Pedernales, Pedernales	$298	74	$91	16.2%	Low
78	San Juan de la Maguana, San Juan	$267	64	$68	25.0%	Low
79	Salcedo, Hermanas Mirabal	$265	24	$82	21.2%	Low
80	Nagua, María Trinidad Sánchez	$256	99	$85	22.0%	Low
81	Santo Domingo Norte, Santo Domingo	$244	28	$95	27.8%	Low
82	Luperón, Puerto Plata	$241	29	$100	16.8%	Low
83	Pantoja, Santo Domingo	$241	41	$45	31.6%	Low
84	Estero Hondo, Puerto Plata	$201	24	$142	11.5%	Low
85	Azua, Azua	$179	56	$66	20.1%	Low

Most Expensive Airbnb Markets in Dominican Republic by Nightly Rate

The average daily rate (ADR) measures how much guests pay per night in each market, making it the clearest indicator of a city's short-term rental pricing power. La Romana, La Romana commands the highest Airbnb nightly rate in Dominican Republic at $704/night, generating $3,728/month at 27.4% occupancy. Markets with premium nightly pricing typically feature high-demand destinations where travelers pay a significant premium over hotel alternatives.

#	Market	ADR	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	Occupancy	Regulation
1	La Romana, La Romana	$704	941	$3,728	27.4%	Low
2	Las Charcas, Azua	$313	53	$1,325	19.2%	Low
3	Higüey, La Altagracia	$280	3,514	$1,822	32.4%	Low
4	Cabrera, María Trinidad Sánchez	$260	216	$842	21.7%	Low
5	Punta Rucia;Damaris, Puerto Plata	$258	27	$2,215	22.1%	Low
6	Piedra Blanca, Monseñor Nouel	$252	23	$717	14.7%	Low
7	Buena Vista, La Vega	$245	29	$1,122	20.2%	Low
8	Villa Altagracia, San Cristóbal	$237	28	$867	16.9%	Low
9	Los Conucos, San Pedro de Macorís	$233	45	$942	21.5%	Low
10	Las Terrenas, Samaná	$231	2,424	$1,560	32.0%	Low
11	Jarabacoa, La Vega	$228	744	$851	21.1%	Low
12	La Sabina, La Vega	$222	50	$876	16.4%	Low
13	Sánchez, Samaná	$222	21	$645	15.7%	Low
14	El Limón, Samaná Province	$215	24	$1,002	28.3%	Low
15	Punta Rucia, Puerto Plata	$215	31	$1,252	21.6%	Low
16	Pedro Brand, Santo Domingo	$211	60	$749	20.3%	Low
17	Sosúa, Puerto Plata	$207	1,552	$1,006	28.4%	Low
18	Villa Monte Tabor, La Vega	$200	84	$892	18.6%	Low
19	La Caña, La Romana	$191	47	$631	24.3%	Low
20	San José de las Matas, Santiago	$188	92	$706	21.6%	Low
21	Guayacanes, San Pedro de Macorís	$183	40	$818	23.6%	Low
22	Arroyo Frío, La Vega	$182	21	$313	13.8%	Low
23	Río San Juan, María Trinidad Sánchez	$181	168	$837	24.7%	Low
24	Monte Plata, Monte Plata	$180	23	$844	19.4%	Low
25	Batey El Soco, San Pedro de Macorís	$176	89	$775	23.7%	Low
26	Samana, Samaná	$172	708	$919	25.1%	Low
27	Cabarete, Puerto Plata	$170	1,026	$1,053	33.1%	Low
28	Villa Montellano, Puerto Plata	$158	51	$629	25.0%	Low
29	Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macorís	$157	651	$755	27.4%	Low
30	Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province	$155	2,197	$899	34.2%	Low
31	San José de Ocoa, San José de Ocoa	$154	26	$456	17.4%	Low
32	Sabana Grande de Palenque, San Cristóbal	$153	23	$625	20.4%	Low
33	Pedernales, Puerto nuevo, trudille	$146	38	$544	14.5%	Low
34	Tamboril, Santiago	$146	37	$1,046	25.1%	Low
35	Estero Hondo, Puerto Plata	$142	24	$201	11.5%	Low
36	Manabao, La Vega	$142	28	$329	19.0%	Low
37	Playa Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macorís	$141	264	$877	28.3%	Low
38	Playa Encuentro, Puerto Plata	$138	22	$958	37.1%	Low
39	Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata	$138	956	$651	27.0%	Low
40	Baní, Peravia	$135	217	$450	21.0%	Low
41	Constanza, La Vega	$129	134	$468	19.0%	Low
42	San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi	$126	51	$758	23.4%	Low
43	Cumayasa, La Romana	$126	24	$501	20.4%	Low
44	Perla Marina, Puerto Plata	$125	50	$739	32.5%	Low
45	Bonao, Monseñor Nouel	$124	189	$731	28.8%	Low
46	San Rafael del Yuma, La Altagracia	$121	168	$817	33.6%	Low
47	Bayaguana, Monte Plata	$120	22	$364	18.7%	Low
48	República Dominicana, La Altagracia	$120	29	$1,147	46.6%	Low
49	Barahona, Barahona	$120	132	$487	18.1%	Low
50	Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata Province	$119	233	$526	29.8%	Low
51	Samaná Province, Samaná	$117	63	$493	27.0%	Low
52	Dominicus, La Altagracia	$116	490	$920	37.1%	Low
53	Miches, El Seibo	$114	45	$338	21.8%	Low
54	Santa Cruz de Barahona, Barahona Province	$108	59	$380	23.7%	Low
55	Luperón, Puerto Plata	$100	29	$241	16.8%	Low
56	San Pedro de Macorís, San Pedro de Macorís	$99	210	$419	27.8%	Low
57	La Vega, La Vega	$96	233	$453	29.5%	Low
58	San Cristóbal, San Cristóbal	$95	105	$472	28.7%	Low
59	Santo Domingo Norte, Santo Domingo	$95	28	$244	27.8%	Low
60	Higüey, La Altagracia Province	$93	34	$319	26.2%	Low
61	Moca, Espaillat	$92	112	$461	26.0%	Low
62	Pedernales, Pedernales	$91	74	$298	16.2%	Low
63	Las Galeras, Samaná Province	$90	74	$504	29.9%	Low
64	Tenares, Hermanas Mirabal	$90	43	$349	23.4%	Low
65	Paraíso, Barahona	$86	27	$345	18.6%	Low
66	Nagua, María Trinidad Sánchez	$85	99	$256	22.0%	Low
67	Boca Chica, Santo Domingo	$83	455	$407	30.0%	Low
68	Bayahíbe, La Altagracia	$83	237	$628	37.3%	Low
69	Cotuí, Sánchez Ramírez	$82	33	$364	25.7%	Low
70	Salcedo, Hermanas Mirabal	$82	24	$265	21.2%	Low
71	Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional	$81	3,936	$605	34.5%	Low
72	Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago	$75	1,706	$471	30.8%	Low
73	Mao, Valverde	$75	29	$364	24.3%	Low
74	Santo Domingo De Guzmán, Distrito Nacional	$73	801	$399	36.0%	Low
75	Santiago De Los Caballeros, Santiago Province	$71	508	$381	32.1%	Low
76	Andrés, Santo Domingo	$70	64	$354	27.5%	Low
77	Puñal, Santiago	$69	233	$482	32.8%	Low
78	San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte	$68	199	$351	29.0%	Low
79	San Juan de la Maguana, San Juan	$68	64	$267	25.0%	Low
80	Azua, Azua	$66	56	$179	20.1%	Low
81	Santo Domingo Este, Santo Domingo	$64	1,611	$356	31.0%	Low
82	Santo Domingo Oeste, Santo Domingo	$63	82	$376	31.0%	Low
83	Licey al Medio, Santiago	$59	51	$457	33.0%	Low
84	Villa Mella, Santo Domingo	$54	78	$323	29.8%	Low
85	Pantoja, Santo Domingo	$45	41	$241	31.6%	Low

Highest Occupancy Airbnb Markets in Dominican Republic

Airbnb occupancy rate measures the percentage of available nights actually booked — the most telling indicator of short-term rental demand in a market. Dominicus, La Altagracia leads Dominican Republic with 37.1% occupancy, $920/month revenue, and 490 active listings. Markets with the highest STR occupancy rates reflect strong, sustained guest demand — a critical signal for investors evaluating where properties will stay consistently booked year-round. This ranking is filtered to markets with 300+ listings to ensure statistical reliability.

#	Market	Occupancy	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Regulation
1	Dominicus, La Altagracia	37.1%	490	$920	$116	Low
2	Santo Domingo De Guzmán, Distrito Nacional	36.0%	801	$399	$73	Low
3	Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional	34.5%	3,936	$605	$81	Low
4	Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province	34.2%	2,197	$899	$155	Low
5	Cabarete, Puerto Plata	33.1%	1,026	$1,053	$170	Low
6	Higüey, La Altagracia	32.4%	3,514	$1,822	$280	Low
7	Santiago De Los Caballeros, Santiago Province	32.1%	508	$381	$71	Low
8	Las Terrenas, Samaná	32.0%	2,424	$1,560	$231	Low
9	Santo Domingo Este, Santo Domingo	31.0%	1,611	$356	$64	Low
10	Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago	30.8%	1,706	$471	$75	Low
11	Boca Chica, Santo Domingo	30.0%	455	$407	$83	Low
12	Sosúa, Puerto Plata	28.4%	1,552	$1,006	$207	Low
13	La Romana, La Romana	27.4%	941	$3,728	$704	Low
14	Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macorís	27.4%	651	$755	$157	Low
15	Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata	27.0%	956	$651	$138	Low
16	Samana, Samaná	25.1%	708	$919	$172	Low
17	Jarabacoa, La Vega	21.1%	744	$851	$228	Low

How to Choose an Airbnb Investment Market in Dominican Republic

No single ranking tells the full story. The best Airbnb market for a given investor depends on their capital, risk tolerance, operating model, and income goals. The four ranking dimensions on this page — market depth, revenue, ADR, and occupancy — serve different investor profiles.

If you prioritize predictable cash flow, start with the occupancy rankings. Markets where occupancy exceeds 55% offer consistent bookings and lower vacancy risk. High-occupancy markets may not have the highest nightly rates, but their revenue stability makes them better suited for mortgage-backed investments where monthly debt coverage matters more than peak earnings.

If you're targeting maximum income per property, use the revenue rankings. Revenue is the product of nightly rate and occupancy — it captures the combined effect of both. The highest-revenue Airbnb markets in Dominican Republic tend to be destination cities where travelers stay longer and pay a premium for entire-home listings.

If you're evaluating luxury or premium positioning, the ADR rankings show where guests are willing to pay top dollar per night. High-ADR markets reward property upgrades, professional photography, and amenity investments. However, a high nightly rate with low occupancy may generate less income than a moderately priced listing that stays booked consistently.

If you want the deepest market data, the active listings rankings identify cities with the largest short-term rental supply. More listings mean more comparable properties for pricing, more data points for revenue projections, and typically a more liquid resale market if your investment thesis changes.

In all cases, check the regulation column before committing capital. A profitable market with high regulation may require permits, annual caps on rental days, or costly compliance steps that erode returns. Markets with low regulation offer faster time-to-market but may tighten rules as STR supply grows.

Short-Term Rental Regulation in Dominican Republic

Understanding the regulatory environment is critical for any Airbnb investment in Dominican Republic. Regulation affects licensing costs, annual operating limits, tax obligations, and the long-term viability of a short-term rental strategy.

Across the 85 markets ranked on this page: 85 have a low regulation profile (generally operator-friendly with minimal licensing requirements), 0 have medium regulation (some permit or registration requirements), and 0 have high regulation (strict licensing, annual rental day caps, or active enforcement). Markets with low regulation offer the lowest barrier to entry, while high-regulation markets may still be profitable — but require careful compliance planning and often limit the number of properties a single operator can manage.

AirROI classifies regulation as a market-level signal based on available ordinance data and platform registration patterns. This is not legal advice — always verify current local ordinances, as short-term rental rules can change rapidly, especially in high-growth markets where municipalities are actively responding to STR expansion.

How We Rank the Best Airbnb Investment Markets in Dominican Republic

This page ranks Airbnb markets in Dominican Republic across four dimensions that matter most to short-term rental investors and operators: market depth (active listings), revenue potential (monthly income per listing), pricing power (average daily rate), and booking demand (occupancy rate). Each ranking uses the same underlying dataset but sorts by a different metric, giving you multiple lenses to evaluate where to invest in Airbnb in Dominican Republic.

No single metric tells the full story. A market with high ADR but low occupancy may underperform one with moderate pricing and strong demand. Revenue captures the combined effect of rate and occupancy, while active listings signal whether a market has enough depth for reliable benchmarking and a liquid resale environment. We include regulation data alongside every ranking so you can weigh compliance risk before committing capital.

Ranking Methodology & Data Sources

Active Listings (TTM): The count of active short-term rental listings in each market over the trailing twelve months — a proxy for market maturity, data reliability, and investor confidence in Dominican Republic.
Monthly Revenue: Average gross revenue per listing per month — the bottom-line metric for evaluating Airbnb profitability in Dominican Republic and projecting cash flow.
Average Daily Rate (ADR): The mean nightly booking price across all active listings — the clearest measure of a market's short-term rental pricing power.
Occupancy Rate: Percentage of available nights booked — the demand signal that determines how much of your nightly rate converts to actual income. Occupancy rankings are filtered to markets with 300+ listings to exclude small markets with unreliable averages.
Regulation: An indicator of the local regulatory climate in Dominican Republic, from low (operator-friendly) to high (strict licensing and enforcement) — essential for assessing compliance risk.

All data is sourced from AirROI's proprietary analytics pipeline, which tracks 20,000,000+ properties across 190+ countries. Metrics are recalculated on a rolling basis using trailing twelve-month aggregates from active listings. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Best Airbnb Markets in Dominican Republic

These quick answers summarize the most common investor and operator questions using AirROI's latest market data for Dominican Republic.

What are the best places to invest in Airbnb in Dominican Republic?

Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional leads this ranking for Dominican Republic with 3,936 active listings — the largest market by depth. Markets are ranked by listing count because deeper markets offer more comparable data, more pricing benchmarks, and a more predictable operating environment for investors. Each row also shows revenue, ADR, occupancy, and regulation so investors can evaluate based on what matters most to them.

Which market has the highest Airbnb revenue in Dominican Republic?

La Romana, La Romana posts the highest average monthly revenue in this ranking at $3,728. Revenue leaders often combine healthy rates, solid occupancy, and enough listing scale to support repeatable operations rather than one-off outliers.

Which market has the strongest Airbnb occupancy in Dominican Republic?

República Dominicana, La Altagracia has the highest occupancy rate in this comparison at 46.6%. High occupancy can signal resilient demand, but investors still need to balance it against nightly rates, regulation, and supply depth before deciding where to buy or operate.

Which Airbnb markets in Dominican Republic have the lowest regulation?

Santo Domingo (Distrito Nacional), Higüey (La Altagracia), Las Terrenas (Samaná) currently show low regulation profiles in this ranking. Lower regulation can reduce compliance costs and time-to-market for new hosts, but investors should always verify local ordinances before purchasing — rules can change quickly as short-term rental markets grow.

Is short-term rental investing still profitable in Dominican Republic in 2026?

The markets ranked here average 25.3% occupancy, and the top performer posts $3,728 in monthly revenue. Profitability depends on property acquisition cost, local operating expenses, and regulation compliance — but the data shows active, performing markets exist across Dominican Republic for well-researched investors.

How often are AirROI's top Airbnb market rankings updated?

AirROI updates these rankings using the latest market snapshot available in the dataset, which for this page is anchored to 2026. Rankings should be treated as current market intelligence rather than permanent truths because pricing, demand, regulation, and supply can all shift over time.

What metrics should I use to evaluate Airbnb investments in Dominican Republic?

The most important metrics for comparing short-term rental markets are active listing count (market depth and data reliability), occupancy rate (demand consistency), average daily rate (pricing power), monthly revenue (income potential), and regulation level (compliance cost and risk). This ranking sorts by market depth first; use the other columns to filter for the profile that fits your investment strategy.

What makes a good Airbnb market for first-time investors in Dominican Republic?

First-time investors in Dominican Republic should prioritize markets with high occupancy (55%+) and low regulation, which reduce the risk of empty calendars and compliance surprises. Markets with 200+ active listings also provide better benchmarking data and a more predictable operating environment. Revenue is important, but consistent demand is more forgiving for operators still learning pricing and guest management.

What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in Dominican Republic?

Across the markets ranked here, the average occupancy rate in Dominican Republic is 25.3%. Occupancy above 50% is generally considered healthy for short-term rentals, and above 65% signals strong, sustained demand. However, the best occupancy rate depends on pricing strategy — some hosts maximize revenue by targeting fewer bookings at higher nightly rates rather than maximizing booking volume.

How does regulation affect Airbnb investment returns in Dominican Republic?

Regulation is one of the most overlooked risks in short-term rental investing. In Dominican Republic, 85 of 85 ranked markets have low regulation, 0 have medium, and 0 have high. High-regulation markets often require permits, limit annual rental days, or impose occupancy taxes — all of which reduce net returns. Low-regulation markets offer faster time-to-market and lower compliance costs, but rules can tighten as STR supply grows.

What is the difference between ADR and RevPAR for Airbnb investing?

ADR (Average Daily Rate) is the average nightly price guests pay, while RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Rental night) factors in both price and occupancy. A market with $200 ADR and 50% occupancy has $100 RevPAR — the same as a market with $125 ADR and 80% occupancy. RevPAR is a better single-number benchmark for comparing markets because it captures how effectively nightly rates convert to realized income. AirROI's city-level reports include RevPAR with percentile breakdowns for deeper analysis.

How many Airbnb listings does a market need to be investable in Dominican Republic?

Markets with fewer than 100 active listings can show volatile averages that do not predict future performance. The median market in this Dominican Republic ranking has about 64 listings. Larger markets (500+) offer more reliable data, more comparable properties for pricing, and typically a more liquid exit if you decide to sell. Smaller markets can still be profitable, but investors should treat the data as directional rather than precise.

How do seasonal and year-round Airbnb markets differ in Dominican Republic?

Seasonal markets in Dominican Republic experience dramatic swings in booking demand — often earning 60-70% of annual revenue in just 3-4 peak months. Year-round markets deliver steadier cash flow with lower peak-to-trough variation. Investors who need predictable monthly income should prioritize high-occupancy markets with low seasonal variance, while those comfortable with cash-flow timing can target seasonal markets where peak rates compensate for off-season softness.

About AirROI Market Data

AirROI tracks over 20 million properties across 190+ countries and maintains 15+ years of historical performance data, making it one of the deepest Airbnb and STR intelligence platforms available. The analytics pipeline aggregates listing-level data monthly — revenue, occupancy, nightly rates, RevPAR, guest demographics, booking patterns, and competitive supply — so investors and operators can benchmark any market against its own history and against neighboring destinations.

Real estate investors, property managers, financial institutions, hospitality consultants, and academic researchers rely on AirROI data to underwrite acquisitions, optimize pricing, model macro trends, and conduct peer-reviewed research. Data is available through in-depth market reports, the data portal for bulk downloads, the Airbnb API with 22 endpoints, and an Airbnb MCP Server for AI agents.

All metrics reflect trailing twelve-month aggregates from active listings as of 2026-08-08. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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