What Are the Best Places to Invest in Airbnb in Argentina?

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-04-08

The short-term rental market in Argentina spans 100 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 Argentina across four dimensions: market depth (active listings), revenue, nightly rate (ADR), and occupancy rate. Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires leads by market size with 22,083 active listings and $683/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 30.1% with $527/month in average revenue and $94/night ADR. 100 of 100 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 Argentina 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 Argentina attract the highest volume of travelers and offer the most reliable benchmarking data for pricing and revenue projections. Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires leads with 22,083 active short-term rental listings and $683/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires	22,083	$683	$68	46.8%	Low
2	San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province	3,993	$1,029	$128	40.0%	Low
3	Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires	2,622	$514	$90	32.1%	Low
4	Mendoza, Mendoza	1,771	$455	$58	36.7%	Low
5	Cordoba, Córdoba	1,540	$403	$56	36.0%	Low
6	Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province	1,203	$824	$91	42.0%	Low
7	San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén Province	881	$797	$117	34.6%	Low
8	Rosario, Santa Fe	803	$345	$49	36.3%	Low
9	Salta, Salta	771	$398	$53	36.6%	Low
10	El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province	690	$620	$79	36.1%	Low
11	Pinamar, Buenos Aires	668	$708	$141	30.3%	Low
12	Puerto Iguazú, Misiones	657	$467	$60	34.9%	Low
13	El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province	402	$1,274	$132	49.3%	Low
14	La Plata, Buenos Aires	400	$342	$50	36.5%	Low
15	Municipio de Villa La Angostura, Neuquén Province	396	$993	$144	32.0%	Low
16	Villa Carlos Paz, Córdoba	393	$503	$100	26.1%	Low
17	Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza	368	$1,041	$138	32.0%	Low
18	Municipio de Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province	345	$482	$71	32.3%	Low
19	Distrito Chacras de Coria, Mendoza	315	$1,319	$147	35.4%	Low
20	Vicente López, Buenos Aires	299	$640	$74	44.5%	Low
21	Posadas, Misiones	297	$303	$52	29.6%	Low
22	Tandil, Buenos Aires	291	$616	$99	27.8%	Low
23	San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán	280	$264	$55	31.2%	Low
24	Villa Gesell, Buenos Aires	279	$293	$81	28.0%	Low
25	Costa Esmeralda, Buenos Aires	258	$1,624	$279	28.7%	Low
26	Tigre, Buenos Aires	245	$588	$91	32.7%	Low
27	Distrito Ciudad de Godoy Cruz, Mendoza	224	$326	$49	35.4%	Low
28	Colonia Chapadmalal, Buenos Aires	208	$587	$127	26.9%	Low
29	Cariló, Buenos Aires	205	$1,606	$242	32.1%	Low
30	Municipio de San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy	191	$240	$47	26.2%	Low
31	Corrientes, Corrientes	186	$386	$62	29.0%	Low
32	San Juan, San Juan	167	$255	$48	29.7%	Low
33	El Bolsón, Río Negro Province	164	$300	$66	27.7%	Low
34	Santa Fe, Santa Fe	163	$347	$49	33.7%	Low
35	Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires	156	$335	$53	31.5%	Low
36	Miramar, Buenos Aires	154	$297	$86	27.6%	Low
37	Mar Azul, Buenos Aires	151	$438	$117	28.3%	Low
38	Distrito Ciudad de San Rafael, Mendoza	151	$271	$54	26.0%	Low
39	Neuquén, Neuquén Province	146	$506	$81	33.4%	Low
40	Distrito Potrerillos, Mendoza	140	$555	$94	24.8%	Low
41	Villa La Angostura, Neuquén Province	139	$976	$165	33.0%	Low
42	Cafayate, Salta	137	$776	$104	26.6%	Low
43	Santiago del Estero, Santiago del Estero	137	$243	$71	21.4%	Low
44	Valeria del Mar, Buenos Aires	135	$528	$116	30.3%	Low
45	Tilcara, Jujuy	133	$575	$90	29.7%	Low
46	San Isidro, Buenos Aires	131	$663	$110	35.3%	Low
47	Gualeguaychu, Entre Ríos Province	126	$281	$86	20.2%	Low
48	Las Grutas, Río Negro Province	123	$374	$89	28.7%	Low
49	San Rafael, Mendoza	121	$360	$80	26.7%	Low
50	Godoy Cruz, Mendoza	118	$535	$72	36.2%	Low
51	Municipio de Esquel, Chubut Province	115	$373	$61	30.6%	Low
52	Villa General Belgrano, Córdoba	114	$643	$116	24.1%	Low
53	Federación, Entre Ríos Province	114	$346	$74	22.8%	Low
54	Paraná, Entre Ríos Province	114	$365	$72	27.1%	Low
55	Necochea, Buenos Aires	109	$256	$75	28.6%	Low
56	Mar de las Pampas, Buenos Aires	107	$751	$139	29.3%	Low
57	Monte Hermoso, Buenos Aires	104	$537	$132	28.2%	Low
58	Departamento Tafí del Valle, Tucumán	100	$381	$106	19.3%	Low
59	Resistencia, Chaco	96	$273	$47	29.4%	Low
60	Dina Huapi, Río Negro Province	91	$416	$84	28.3%	Low
61	Ostende, Buenos Aires	89	$493	$106	31.3%	Low
62	Colón, Entre Ríos Province	88	$256	$69	22.6%	Low
63	Martínez, Buenos Aires	80	$580	$91	39.4%	Low
64	Municipio de San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province	80	$1,056	$153	35.4%	Low
65	Concordia, Entre Ríos Province	78	$284	$67	22.6%	Low
66	Yerba Buena, Tucumán	76	$464	$86	28.8%	Low
67	Chascomús, Buenos Aires	73	$416	$90	20.6%	Low
68	Nordelta, Buenos Aires	73	$746	$128	35.3%	Low
69	Córdoba, Córdoba Province	73	$362	$50	38.5%	Low
70	Guaymallén, Mendoza	72	$289	$40	34.1%	Low
71	Villa de Merlo, San Luis	72	$232	$71	21.9%	Low
72	Beccar, Buenos Aires	68	$579	$107	30.2%	Low
73	San Bernardo del Tuyú, Buenos Aires	68	$202	$63	27.4%	Low
74	Las Leñas, Mendoza	68	$918	$228	37.1%	Low
75	Comuna de Potrero de Garay, Córdoba	67	$932	$150	26.4%	Low
76	Concepción del Uruguay, Entre Ríos Province	66	$311	$69	22.7%	Low
77	Malargüe, Mendoza	66	$240	$70	24.6%	Low
78	Buenos Aires, Mendoza	65	$413	$56	34.4%	Low
79	San Antonio de Areco, Buenos Aires	64	$758	$127	25.4%	Low
80	Mar de Ajó, Buenos Aires	63	$211	$72	25.7%	Low
81	Distrito Villa Nueva, Mendoza	63	$256	$54	30.1%	Low
82	San Luis, San Luis	63	$233	$44	26.2%	Low
83	Municipio de San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Catamarca	60	$217	$51	25.6%	Low
84	Las Gaviotas, Buenos Aires	59	$686	$124	32.3%	Low
85	Acassuso, Buenos Aires	58	$514	$100	33.9%	Low
86	Municipio de El Bolsón, Río Negro Province	58	$439	$84	25.6%	Low
87	Mercedes, Buenos Aires	57	$943	$142	29.3%	Low
88	Municipio de Maimará, Jujuy	56	$512	$68	28.5%	Low
89	San Pedro, Buenos Aires	54	$324	$102	22.9%	Low
90	Sierra de los Padres, Buenos Aires	54	$552	$116	26.0%	Low
91	Rincón de Milberg, Buenos Aires	52	$699	$134	28.9%	Low
92	San Nicolás de los Arroyos, Buenos Aires	52	$347	$80	23.5%	Low
93	Villa Allende, Córdoba	52	$718	$159	27.0%	Low
94	Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut Province	51	$241	$68	23.6%	Low
95	Trelew, Chubut Province	51	$265	$56	24.7%	Low
96	Alta Gracia, Córdoba	51	$362	$112	20.4%	Low
97	Capilla del Monte, Córdoba	51	$261	$50	25.6%	Low
98	Ezeiza, Buenos Aires	50	$476	$50	39.7%	Low
99	Municipio de San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén Province	50	$1,004	$227	28.2%	Low
100	Municipio de Viedma, Río Negro Province	50	$285	$70	24.9%	Low

Most Profitable Airbnb Markets in Argentina by Revenue

The most profitable Airbnb cities in Argentina are those where hosts earn the highest average monthly revenue per listing — the single most telling indicator of a market's income potential. Costa Esmeralda, Buenos Aires leads with $1,624/month at $279 ADR and 28.7% 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	Costa Esmeralda, Buenos Aires	$1,624	258	$279	28.7%	Low
2	Cariló, Buenos Aires	$1,606	205	$242	32.1%	Low
3	Distrito Chacras de Coria, Mendoza	$1,319	315	$147	35.4%	Low
4	El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province	$1,274	402	$132	49.3%	Low
5	Municipio de San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province	$1,056	80	$153	35.4%	Low
6	Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza	$1,041	368	$138	32.0%	Low
7	San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province	$1,029	3,993	$128	40.0%	Low
8	Municipio de San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén Province	$1,004	50	$227	28.2%	Low
9	Municipio de Villa La Angostura, Neuquén Province	$993	396	$144	32.0%	Low
10	Villa La Angostura, Neuquén Province	$976	139	$165	33.0%	Low
11	Mercedes, Buenos Aires	$943	57	$142	29.3%	Low
12	Comuna de Potrero de Garay, Córdoba	$932	67	$150	26.4%	Low
13	Las Leñas, Mendoza	$918	68	$228	37.1%	Low
14	Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province	$824	1,203	$91	42.0%	Low
15	San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén Province	$797	881	$117	34.6%	Low
16	Cafayate, Salta	$776	137	$104	26.6%	Low
17	San Antonio de Areco, Buenos Aires	$758	64	$127	25.4%	Low
18	Mar de las Pampas, Buenos Aires	$751	107	$139	29.3%	Low
19	Nordelta, Buenos Aires	$746	73	$128	35.3%	Low
20	Villa Allende, Córdoba	$718	52	$159	27.0%	Low
21	Pinamar, Buenos Aires	$708	668	$141	30.3%	Low
22	Rincón de Milberg, Buenos Aires	$699	52	$134	28.9%	Low
23	Las Gaviotas, Buenos Aires	$686	59	$124	32.3%	Low
24	Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires	$683	22,083	$68	46.8%	Low
25	San Isidro, Buenos Aires	$663	131	$110	35.3%	Low
26	Villa General Belgrano, Córdoba	$643	114	$116	24.1%	Low
27	Vicente López, Buenos Aires	$640	299	$74	44.5%	Low
28	El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province	$620	690	$79	36.1%	Low
29	Tandil, Buenos Aires	$616	291	$99	27.8%	Low
30	Tigre, Buenos Aires	$588	245	$91	32.7%	Low
31	Colonia Chapadmalal, Buenos Aires	$587	208	$127	26.9%	Low
32	Martínez, Buenos Aires	$580	80	$91	39.4%	Low
33	Beccar, Buenos Aires	$579	68	$107	30.2%	Low
34	Tilcara, Jujuy	$575	133	$90	29.7%	Low
35	Distrito Potrerillos, Mendoza	$555	140	$94	24.8%	Low
36	Sierra de los Padres, Buenos Aires	$552	54	$116	26.0%	Low
37	Monte Hermoso, Buenos Aires	$537	104	$132	28.2%	Low
38	Godoy Cruz, Mendoza	$535	118	$72	36.2%	Low
39	Valeria del Mar, Buenos Aires	$528	135	$116	30.3%	Low
40	Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires	$514	2,622	$90	32.1%	Low
41	Acassuso, Buenos Aires	$514	58	$100	33.9%	Low
42	Municipio de Maimará, Jujuy	$512	56	$68	28.5%	Low
43	Neuquén, Neuquén Province	$506	146	$81	33.4%	Low
44	Villa Carlos Paz, Córdoba	$503	393	$100	26.1%	Low
45	Ostende, Buenos Aires	$493	89	$106	31.3%	Low
46	Municipio de Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province	$482	345	$71	32.3%	Low
47	Ezeiza, Buenos Aires	$476	50	$50	39.7%	Low
48	Puerto Iguazú, Misiones	$467	657	$60	34.9%	Low
49	Yerba Buena, Tucumán	$464	76	$86	28.8%	Low
50	Mendoza, Mendoza	$455	1,771	$58	36.7%	Low
51	Municipio de El Bolsón, Río Negro Province	$439	58	$84	25.6%	Low
52	Mar Azul, Buenos Aires	$438	151	$117	28.3%	Low
53	Chascomús, Buenos Aires	$416	73	$90	20.6%	Low
54	Dina Huapi, Río Negro Province	$416	91	$84	28.3%	Low
55	Buenos Aires, Mendoza	$413	65	$56	34.4%	Low
56	Cordoba, Córdoba	$403	1,540	$56	36.0%	Low
57	Salta, Salta	$398	771	$53	36.6%	Low
58	Corrientes, Corrientes	$386	186	$62	29.0%	Low
59	Departamento Tafí del Valle, Tucumán	$381	100	$106	19.3%	Low
60	Las Grutas, Río Negro Province	$374	123	$89	28.7%	Low
61	Municipio de Esquel, Chubut Province	$373	115	$61	30.6%	Low
62	Paraná, Entre Ríos Province	$365	114	$72	27.1%	Low
63	Córdoba, Córdoba Province	$362	73	$50	38.5%	Low
64	Alta Gracia, Córdoba	$362	51	$112	20.4%	Low
65	San Rafael, Mendoza	$360	121	$80	26.7%	Low
66	San Nicolás de los Arroyos, Buenos Aires	$347	52	$80	23.5%	Low
67	Santa Fe, Santa Fe	$347	163	$49	33.7%	Low
68	Federación, Entre Ríos Province	$346	114	$74	22.8%	Low
69	Rosario, Santa Fe	$345	803	$49	36.3%	Low
70	La Plata, Buenos Aires	$342	400	$50	36.5%	Low
71	Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires	$335	156	$53	31.5%	Low
72	Distrito Ciudad de Godoy Cruz, Mendoza	$326	224	$49	35.4%	Low
73	San Pedro, Buenos Aires	$324	54	$102	22.9%	Low
74	Concepción del Uruguay, Entre Ríos Province	$311	66	$69	22.7%	Low
75	Posadas, Misiones	$303	297	$52	29.6%	Low
76	El Bolsón, Río Negro Province	$300	164	$66	27.7%	Low
77	Miramar, Buenos Aires	$297	154	$86	27.6%	Low
78	Villa Gesell, Buenos Aires	$293	279	$81	28.0%	Low
79	Guaymallén, Mendoza	$289	72	$40	34.1%	Low
80	Municipio de Viedma, Río Negro Province	$285	50	$70	24.9%	Low
81	Concordia, Entre Ríos Province	$284	78	$67	22.6%	Low
82	Gualeguaychu, Entre Ríos Province	$281	126	$86	20.2%	Low
83	Resistencia, Chaco	$273	96	$47	29.4%	Low
84	Distrito Ciudad de San Rafael, Mendoza	$271	151	$54	26.0%	Low
85	Trelew, Chubut Province	$265	51	$56	24.7%	Low
86	San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán	$264	280	$55	31.2%	Low
87	Capilla del Monte, Córdoba	$261	51	$50	25.6%	Low
88	Colón, Entre Ríos Province	$256	88	$69	22.6%	Low
89	Necochea, Buenos Aires	$256	109	$75	28.6%	Low
90	Distrito Villa Nueva, Mendoza	$256	63	$54	30.1%	Low
91	San Juan, San Juan	$255	167	$48	29.7%	Low
92	Santiago del Estero, Santiago del Estero	$243	137	$71	21.4%	Low
93	Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut Province	$241	51	$68	23.6%	Low
94	Malargüe, Mendoza	$240	66	$70	24.6%	Low
95	Municipio de San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy	$240	191	$47	26.2%	Low
96	San Luis, San Luis	$233	63	$44	26.2%	Low
97	Villa de Merlo, San Luis	$232	72	$71	21.9%	Low
98	Municipio de San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Catamarca	$217	60	$51	25.6%	Low
99	Mar de Ajó, Buenos Aires	$211	63	$72	25.7%	Low
100	San Bernardo del Tuyú, Buenos Aires	$202	68	$63	27.4%	Low

Most Expensive Airbnb Markets in Argentina 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. Costa Esmeralda, Buenos Aires commands the highest Airbnb nightly rate in Argentina at $279/night, generating $1,624/month at 28.7% 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	Costa Esmeralda, Buenos Aires	$279	258	$1,624	28.7%	Low
2	Cariló, Buenos Aires	$242	205	$1,606	32.1%	Low
3	Las Leñas, Mendoza	$228	68	$918	37.1%	Low
4	Municipio de San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén Province	$227	50	$1,004	28.2%	Low
5	Villa La Angostura, Neuquén Province	$165	139	$976	33.0%	Low
6	Villa Allende, Córdoba	$159	52	$718	27.0%	Low
7	Municipio de San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province	$153	80	$1,056	35.4%	Low
8	Comuna de Potrero de Garay, Córdoba	$150	67	$932	26.4%	Low
9	Distrito Chacras de Coria, Mendoza	$147	315	$1,319	35.4%	Low
10	Municipio de Villa La Angostura, Neuquén Province	$144	396	$993	32.0%	Low
11	Mercedes, Buenos Aires	$142	57	$943	29.3%	Low
12	Pinamar, Buenos Aires	$141	668	$708	30.3%	Low
13	Mar de las Pampas, Buenos Aires	$139	107	$751	29.3%	Low
14	Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza	$138	368	$1,041	32.0%	Low
15	Rincón de Milberg, Buenos Aires	$134	52	$699	28.9%	Low
16	Monte Hermoso, Buenos Aires	$132	104	$537	28.2%	Low
17	El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province	$132	402	$1,274	49.3%	Low
18	Nordelta, Buenos Aires	$128	73	$746	35.3%	Low
19	San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province	$128	3,993	$1,029	40.0%	Low
20	San Antonio de Areco, Buenos Aires	$127	64	$758	25.4%	Low
21	Colonia Chapadmalal, Buenos Aires	$127	208	$587	26.9%	Low
22	Las Gaviotas, Buenos Aires	$124	59	$686	32.3%	Low
23	Mar Azul, Buenos Aires	$117	151	$438	28.3%	Low
24	San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén Province	$117	881	$797	34.6%	Low
25	Sierra de los Padres, Buenos Aires	$116	54	$552	26.0%	Low
26	Valeria del Mar, Buenos Aires	$116	135	$528	30.3%	Low
27	Villa General Belgrano, Córdoba	$116	114	$643	24.1%	Low
28	Alta Gracia, Córdoba	$112	51	$362	20.4%	Low
29	San Isidro, Buenos Aires	$110	131	$663	35.3%	Low
30	Beccar, Buenos Aires	$107	68	$579	30.2%	Low
31	Departamento Tafí del Valle, Tucumán	$106	100	$381	19.3%	Low
32	Ostende, Buenos Aires	$106	89	$493	31.3%	Low
33	Cafayate, Salta	$104	137	$776	26.6%	Low
34	San Pedro, Buenos Aires	$102	54	$324	22.9%	Low
35	Villa Carlos Paz, Córdoba	$100	393	$503	26.1%	Low
36	Acassuso, Buenos Aires	$100	58	$514	33.9%	Low
37	Tandil, Buenos Aires	$99	291	$616	27.8%	Low
38	Distrito Potrerillos, Mendoza	$94	140	$555	24.8%	Low
39	Martínez, Buenos Aires	$91	80	$580	39.4%	Low
40	Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province	$91	1,203	$824	42.0%	Low
41	Tigre, Buenos Aires	$91	245	$588	32.7%	Low
42	Chascomús, Buenos Aires	$90	73	$416	20.6%	Low
43	Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires	$90	2,622	$514	32.1%	Low
44	Tilcara, Jujuy	$90	133	$575	29.7%	Low
45	Las Grutas, Río Negro Province	$89	123	$374	28.7%	Low
46	Gualeguaychu, Entre Ríos Province	$86	126	$281	20.2%	Low
47	Yerba Buena, Tucumán	$86	76	$464	28.8%	Low
48	Miramar, Buenos Aires	$86	154	$297	27.6%	Low
49	Dina Huapi, Río Negro Province	$84	91	$416	28.3%	Low
50	Municipio de El Bolsón, Río Negro Province	$84	58	$439	25.6%	Low
51	Neuquén, Neuquén Province	$81	146	$506	33.4%	Low
52	Villa Gesell, Buenos Aires	$81	279	$293	28.0%	Low
53	San Nicolás de los Arroyos, Buenos Aires	$80	52	$347	23.5%	Low
54	San Rafael, Mendoza	$80	121	$360	26.7%	Low
55	El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province	$79	690	$620	36.1%	Low
56	Necochea, Buenos Aires	$75	109	$256	28.6%	Low
57	Federación, Entre Ríos Province	$74	114	$346	22.8%	Low
58	Vicente López, Buenos Aires	$74	299	$640	44.5%	Low
59	Godoy Cruz, Mendoza	$72	118	$535	36.2%	Low
60	Mar de Ajó, Buenos Aires	$72	63	$211	25.7%	Low
61	Paraná, Entre Ríos Province	$72	114	$365	27.1%	Low
62	Villa de Merlo, San Luis	$71	72	$232	21.9%	Low
63	Municipio de Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province	$71	345	$482	32.3%	Low
64	Santiago del Estero, Santiago del Estero	$71	137	$243	21.4%	Low
65	Municipio de Viedma, Río Negro Province	$70	50	$285	24.9%	Low
66	Malargüe, Mendoza	$70	66	$240	24.6%	Low
67	Concepción del Uruguay, Entre Ríos Province	$69	66	$311	22.7%	Low
68	Colón, Entre Ríos Province	$69	88	$256	22.6%	Low
69	Municipio de Maimará, Jujuy	$68	56	$512	28.5%	Low
70	Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut Province	$68	51	$241	23.6%	Low
71	Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires	$68	22,083	$683	46.8%	Low
72	Concordia, Entre Ríos Province	$67	78	$284	22.6%	Low
73	El Bolsón, Río Negro Province	$66	164	$300	27.7%	Low
74	San Bernardo del Tuyú, Buenos Aires	$63	68	$202	27.4%	Low
75	Corrientes, Corrientes	$62	186	$386	29.0%	Low
76	Municipio de Esquel, Chubut Province	$61	115	$373	30.6%	Low
77	Puerto Iguazú, Misiones	$60	657	$467	34.9%	Low
78	Mendoza, Mendoza	$58	1,771	$455	36.7%	Low
79	Trelew, Chubut Province	$56	51	$265	24.7%	Low
80	Buenos Aires, Mendoza	$56	65	$413	34.4%	Low
81	Cordoba, Córdoba	$56	1,540	$403	36.0%	Low
82	San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán	$55	280	$264	31.2%	Low
83	Distrito Villa Nueva, Mendoza	$54	63	$256	30.1%	Low
84	Distrito Ciudad de San Rafael, Mendoza	$54	151	$271	26.0%	Low
85	Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires	$53	156	$335	31.5%	Low
86	Salta, Salta	$53	771	$398	36.6%	Low
87	Posadas, Misiones	$52	297	$303	29.6%	Low
88	Municipio de San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Catamarca	$51	60	$217	25.6%	Low
89	Córdoba, Córdoba Province	$50	73	$362	38.5%	Low
90	Ezeiza, Buenos Aires	$50	50	$476	39.7%	Low
91	Capilla del Monte, Córdoba	$50	51	$261	25.6%	Low
92	La Plata, Buenos Aires	$50	400	$342	36.5%	Low
93	Rosario, Santa Fe	$49	803	$345	36.3%	Low
94	Santa Fe, Santa Fe	$49	163	$347	33.7%	Low
95	Distrito Ciudad de Godoy Cruz, Mendoza	$49	224	$326	35.4%	Low
96	San Juan, San Juan	$48	167	$255	29.7%	Low
97	Resistencia, Chaco	$47	96	$273	29.4%	Low
98	Municipio de San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy	$47	191	$240	26.2%	Low
99	San Luis, San Luis	$44	63	$233	26.2%	Low
100	Guaymallén, Mendoza	$40	72	$289	34.1%	Low

Highest Occupancy Airbnb Markets in Argentina

Airbnb occupancy rate measures the percentage of available nights actually booked — the most telling indicator of short-term rental demand in a market. El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province leads Argentina with 49.3% occupancy, $1,274/month revenue, and 402 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	El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province	49.3%	402	$1,274	$132	Low
2	Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires	46.8%	22,083	$683	$68	Low
3	Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province	42.0%	1,203	$824	$91	Low
4	San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province	40.0%	3,993	$1,029	$128	Low
5	Mendoza, Mendoza	36.7%	1,771	$455	$58	Low
6	Salta, Salta	36.6%	771	$398	$53	Low
7	La Plata, Buenos Aires	36.5%	400	$342	$50	Low
8	Rosario, Santa Fe	36.3%	803	$345	$49	Low
9	El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province	36.1%	690	$620	$79	Low
10	Cordoba, Córdoba	36.0%	1,540	$403	$56	Low
11	Distrito Chacras de Coria, Mendoza	35.4%	315	$1,319	$147	Low
12	Puerto Iguazú, Misiones	34.9%	657	$467	$60	Low
13	San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén Province	34.6%	881	$797	$117	Low
14	Municipio de Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province	32.3%	345	$482	$71	Low
15	Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires	32.1%	2,622	$514	$90	Low
16	Municipio de Villa La Angostura, Neuquén Province	32.0%	396	$993	$144	Low
17	Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza	32.0%	368	$1,041	$138	Low
18	Pinamar, Buenos Aires	30.3%	668	$708	$141	Low
19	Villa Carlos Paz, Córdoba	26.1%	393	$503	$100	Low

How to Choose an Airbnb Investment Market in Argentina

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 Argentina 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 Argentina

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

Across the 100 markets ranked on this page: 100 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 Argentina

This page ranks Airbnb markets in Argentina 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 Argentina.

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 Argentina.
Monthly Revenue: Average gross revenue per listing per month — the bottom-line metric for evaluating Airbnb profitability in Argentina 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 Argentina, 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 Argentina

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

What are the best places to invest in Airbnb in Argentina?

Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires leads this ranking for Argentina with 22,083 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 Argentina?

Costa Esmeralda, Buenos Aires posts the highest average monthly revenue in this ranking at $1,624. 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 Argentina?

El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province has the highest occupancy rate in this comparison at 49.3%. 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 Argentina have the lowest regulation?

Buenos Aires (Autonomous City of Buenos Aires), San Carlos de Bariloche (Río Negro Province), Mar del Plata (Buenos Aires) 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 Argentina in 2026?

The markets ranked here average 30.1% occupancy, and the top performer posts $1,624 in monthly revenue. Profitability depends on property acquisition cost, local operating expenses, and regulation compliance — but the data shows active, performing markets exist across Argentina 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 Argentina?

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 Argentina?

First-time investors in Argentina 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 Argentina?

Across the markets ranked here, the average occupancy rate in Argentina is 30.1%. 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 Argentina?

Regulation is one of the most overlooked risks in short-term rental investing. In Argentina, 100 of 100 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 Argentina?

Markets with fewer than 100 active listings can show volatile averages that do not predict future performance. The median market in this Argentina ranking has about 118 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 Argentina?

Seasonal markets in Argentina 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 2026-04-08. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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