Airbnb’s Impact in São Paulo
Airbnb's Economic Impact in Brazil
Hosting on Airbnb creates an additional income stream for hosts, fuels visitor spending in communities, supports jobs across multiple industries and contributes substantial tax revenue for local governments.
R$64B+
In Total Economic Contribution to GDP1
R$15B+
In Total Tax Revenue1
920,000+
Total Jobs Supported1
Estimated economic impact figures listed are for Brazil. Learn more about the economic impact methodology.
Host Community Snapshot
Understanding the motivations and demographics of hosts on Airbnb
75%
of hosts confirm hosting on Airbnb is not their primary occupation2
55%
of hosts say hosting on Airbnb allows them to meet the rising cost of living2
59%
of hosts confirm hosting on Airbnb has helped them stay in their home2
80%
of hosts self-report having a total monthly household income below R$28.2K2
54%
of hosts self-identify as women3
17%
of hosts self-report being over 60 years of age3
R$10,000+
Typical annual earnings for hosts4
Guest Community Snapshot
Understanding why guests travelling to São Paulo choose Airbnb.
17%
of guests travelling with children: trips with at least one child or infant on the reservation3
16%
of guests who say their trip could not have been accommodated by hotels2
75%
Guests whose trip originated within 300 kilometres of their destination5
Guest Origins5
- Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
- Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil
- Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
1 as of December 31 2025
2 Self-reported through a survey to the Airbnb community from July 2025 through June 2026
3 Self reported on Airbnb Platform as of June 30 2026
4 Airbnb data for 2025, "typical" means median
5 Airbnb trip data for 12-month period ending June 30 2026