Best Places in Jamaica to Invest in Airbnbs, Short-Term Rentals in 2025

Last updated: January 31, 2025

Discover the most lucrative short-term rental markets in Jamaica with AirROI's comprehensive investment guide. Whether you’re an experienced property investor or just starting your Airbnb journey, through detailed analysis of key metrics across premier global, our data-driven insights reveal where smart money is flowing in the short-term rental space. Using advanced market analytics and real performance data, we’ve identified investment hotspots that combine strong rental demand, favorable regulations, and optimal revenue potential.

Read on to explore the top-performing short-term rental markets that should be on every investor’s radar in 2024.

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Top Short-Term Rental Cities in Jamaica

Rank:#1Market:KingstonCountry:JamaicaProperties:1,612Monthly Revenue:$1153.28Daily Rate:$114.62Occupancy:38.52%Regulation:Low
Rank:#2Market:Montego BayCountry:JamaicaProperties:728Monthly Revenue:$1742.65Daily Rate:$186.16Occupancy:37.53%Regulation:Low
Rank:#3Market:Ocho RiosCountry:JamaicaProperties:655Monthly Revenue:$1521.43Daily Rate:$163.99Occupancy:37.15%Regulation:Low
Rank:#4Market:Drax HallCountry:JamaicaProperties:333Monthly Revenue:$1773.96Daily Rate:$289.99Occupancy:31.64%Regulation:Low
Rank:#5Market:NegrilCountry:JamaicaProperties:326Monthly Revenue:$1379.80Daily Rate:$164.23Occupancy:35.37%Regulation:Low
Rank:#6Market:PortmoreCountry:JamaicaProperties:281Monthly Revenue:$769.29Daily Rate:$89.71Occupancy:35.31%Regulation:Low
Rank:#7Market:Montego BayCountry:JamaicaProperties:206Monthly Revenue:$3031.30Daily Rate:$372.62Occupancy:39.08%Regulation:Low
Rank:#8Market:Spanish TownCountry:JamaicaProperties:165Monthly Revenue:$828.44Daily Rate:$82.76Occupancy:38.07%Regulation:Low
Rank:#9Market:Runaway BayCountry:JamaicaProperties:154Monthly Revenue:$1664.21Daily Rate:$226.87Occupancy:30.67%Regulation:Low
Rank:#10Market:Discovery BayCountry:JamaicaProperties:151Monthly Revenue:$2043.01Daily Rate:$262.23Occupancy:33.75%Regulation:Low
Rank:#11Market:Florence HallCountry:JamaicaProperties:140Monthly Revenue:$907.72Daily Rate:$107.15Occupancy:36.15%Regulation:Low
Rank:#12Market:PrioryCountry:JamaicaProperties:132Monthly Revenue:$1426.06Daily Rate:$183.18Occupancy:32.47%Regulation:Low
Rank:#13Market:Treasure BeachCountry:JamaicaProperties:128Monthly Revenue:$2066.02Daily Rate:$291.39Occupancy:31.24%Regulation:Low
Rank:#14Market:NegrilCountry:JamaicaProperties:124Monthly Revenue:$1396.30Daily Rate:$172.81Occupancy:37.35%Regulation:Low
Rank:#15Market:Rio NuevoCountry:JamaicaProperties:122Monthly Revenue:$2034.10Daily Rate:$334.00Occupancy:31.61%Regulation:Low
Rank:#16Market:Port AntonioCountry:JamaicaProperties:103Monthly Revenue:$938.40Daily Rate:$168.33Occupancy:27.66%Regulation:Low
Rank:#17Market:MandevilleCountry:JamaicaProperties:97Monthly Revenue:$741.49Daily Rate:$90.40Occupancy:31.59%Regulation:Low

Our Methodology

At AirROI, we leverage advanced technology to process and analyze the world’s most comprehensive short-term rental dataset, helping investors make data-driven decisions.

Data Collection

  • Real-time data aggregation from tens of millions of listings globally
  • Comprehensive tracking of market-specific performance metrics
  • Local regulatory tracking

Data Processing

  • AI-powered analysis of booking patterns
  • Advanced machine learning for trend identification
  • Forward-looking market forecasting
  • Cross-market performance benchmarking

Key Metrics We Track

  • Occupancy rates and seasonal patterns
  • Revenue performance (ADR, RevPAR)
  • Market demand indicators
  • Investment metrics (ROI, operating costs)
  • Regulatory compliance requirements

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