Guide 03
Rentals short-term.
A Caribbean apartment can generate income throughout the year, but occupancy changes with the season. Investment performance is driven primarily by three factors: seasonality, location and the property management model.
Not every development achieves the same results. In well-located, professionally managed properties, annual occupancy can reach up to 75%.
Seasonality
Rental demand varies throughout the year
High season runs from December to March, when travellers from Europe and North America escape winter. September and October are the quietest months because of hurricane season. Select a location to see how occupancy and the average nightly rate change.
Twelve-month average for this location.
Occupancy-weighted average for a one-bedroom apartment.
Annual figure before costs and commissions.
The months in which the apartment generates the most income.
Twelve-month average for this location.
Occupancy-weighted average for a one-bedroom apartment.
Annual figure before costs and commissions.
The months in which the apartment generates the most income.
Market averages based on publicly available data from 2025 and 2026. They also include poorly managed listings, so well-managed apartments can achieve clearly better results.
From gross to net
What is deducted from income
The gross income shown in the chart is not yet profit. Four cost categories apply in every model, regardless of who manages the apartment. With short-term rentals, some costs can be passed on to the guest, especially the cleaning fee, which is often added separately to the booking price.
In some models, electricity can also be charged to the guest, depending on the rules of the development and the selected management model.
Community fees, water and internet are payable even in months without guests.
Settled annually with the Dominican tax authority. Details are provided in the tax guide.
Minor repairs, air-conditioning service and interior refreshes every few seasons.
A 15-30% management commission.
Our role
We help find the best solution for your property
After handover, Destinario helps prepare the apartment for rental. We then help you select a solution suited to the specific property, its location and your expectations.
We work with companies operating under three management models:
We compare. We explain. We help you choose.
You do not have to analyse contracts, commissions and cooperation terms on your own. We compare the available options, explain the differences between management models and help select the solution that best fits your investment.
This lets you make an informed decision, knowing who will manage your property, what the costs are and which rental model will be most beneficial for you.
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Residency and stays
Four residency routes and a list of required documents.
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We will calculate the income for a specific apartment
We will review seasonality in the selected location, compare the developer’s programme with management through Destinario and show the estimated net amount.