What could your Tamarindo property earn?
A two-bedroom rental in Tamarindo typically achieves around €130 a night at about 58% occupancy — roughly €2,297 gross per month.
By property size
| Size | Nightly rate | Nights / year | Gross / month | Gross / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | €91 | 212 | €1,608 | €19,292 |
| 1 bedroom | €111 | 212 | €1,961 | €23,532 |
| 2 bedrooms | €130 | 212 | €2,297 | €27,560 |
| 3 bedrooms | €169 | 212 | €2,986 | €35,828 |
| 4+ bedrooms | €208 | 212 | €3,675 | €44,096 |
These are indicative market estimates for a well-presented property, not a guarantee. Actual earnings depend on your location, presentation, availability, local regulation and season. Figures are gross revenue before cleaning (around €40 per stay here), taxes, utilities and local levies.
Letting in Tamarindo
Rules and licensing
Registration with ICT, the Costa Rican tourism institute, and tax registration are required for commercial letting. Condominium rules in Guanacaste developments often govern nightly rental.
Tourist tax
VAT applies to accommodation services; there is no separate municipal tourist tax.
How the year is shaped
December to April is the dry-season peak, with Christmas and Easter the sharpest weeks. The September to October green season is the low point and many businesses scale back.
Who books here
Surfers, families and a substantial North American long-stay winter segment. Air conditioning, a pool and secure parking are the three things guests filter on.
Short-term rental rules change often and can differ by district, and building or condominium rules may restrict letting regardless of what the city permits. Treat this as orientation, not legal advice, and confirm the current position with the local authority before letting.
What drives the number in Tamarindo
Peak season
Demand follows the tourist season. The best months to visit are December to April, and rates run highest then.
Typical occupancy
58% across the year for an actively managed listing — around 212 booked nights.
Cleaning
About €40 per stay, and roughly 53 stays a year at a four-night average.
Currency
Costa Rican Colon (CRC). 1 EUR = 560 CRC / 1 USD = 520 CRC
List it on Holistay
Publishing is free. Add a video walkthrough, set your nightly rate, and decide whether to accept offers on quiet dates. You can read the full Tamarindo travel guide to see what guests coming here are planning around.