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

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-05-04

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 21,210 active listings and $685/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 30.0% with $521/month in average revenue and $91/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 21,210 active short-term rental listings and $685/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires	21,210	$685	$67	46.5%	Low
2	San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province	3,915	$1,029	$128	40.1%	Low
3	Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires	2,527	$517	$90	32.2%	Low
4	Mendoza, Mendoza	1,725	$446	$57	36.6%	Low
5	Cordoba, Córdoba	1,482	$401	$56	36.0%	Low
6	Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province	1,184	$816	$89	41.9%	Low
7	San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén Province	863	$787	$115	34.6%	Low
8	Rosario, Santa Fe	771	$339	$48	36.0%	Low
9	Salta, Salta	740	$388	$51	36.3%	Low
10	El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province	669	$615	$77	36.0%	Low
11	Pinamar, Buenos Aires	659	$727	$142	30.8%	Low
12	Puerto Iguazú, Misiones	634	$458	$58	34.2%	Low
13	El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province	394	$1,283	$134	49.3%	Low
14	Municipio de Villa La Angostura, Neuquén Province	393	$986	$142	32.0%	Low
15	La Plata, Buenos Aires	386	$332	$49	35.9%	Low
16	Villa Carlos Paz, Córdoba	382	$499	$98	26.4%	Low
17	Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza	353	$1,057	$135	31.4%	Low
18	Municipio de Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province	336	$477	$70	32.8%	Low
19	Distrito Chacras de Coria, Mendoza	306	$1,321	$144	35.7%	Low
20	Vicente López, Buenos Aires	289	$622	$72	43.9%	Low
21	Posadas, Misiones	284	$291	$51	28.9%	Low
22	Tandil, Buenos Aires	281	$619	$99	27.6%	Low
23	Villa Gesell, Buenos Aires	273	$286	$80	28.2%	Low
24	San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán	271	$259	$58	30.4%	Low
25	Costa Esmeralda, Buenos Aires	256	$1,621	$280	28.6%	Low
26	Tigre, Buenos Aires	234	$586	$87	32.3%	Low
27	Distrito Ciudad de Godoy Cruz, Mendoza	211	$323	$47	35.9%	Low
28	Cariló, Buenos Aires	204	$1,669	$241	32.6%	Low
29	Colonia Chapadmalal, Buenos Aires	200	$580	$123	26.7%	Low
30	Municipio de San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy	186	$228	$45	25.8%	Low
31	Corrientes, Corrientes	180	$382	$60	29.3%	Low
32	El Bolsón, Río Negro Province	164	$301	$64	27.6%	Low
33	San Juan, San Juan	158	$247	$47	29.4%	Low
34	Santa Fe, Santa Fe	156	$337	$48	33.2%	Low
35	Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires	153	$328	$52	31.5%	Low
36	Miramar, Buenos Aires	152	$294	$84	27.4%	Low
37	Mar Azul, Buenos Aires	149	$432	$117	28.7%	Low
38	Distrito Ciudad de San Rafael, Mendoza	140	$270	$52	26.4%	Low
39	Neuquén, Neuquén Province	140	$497	$82	32.7%	Low
40	Villa La Angostura, Neuquén Province	140	$943	$163	32.6%	Low
41	Distrito Potrerillos, Mendoza	138	$525	$92	24.0%	Low
42	Santiago del Estero, Santiago del Estero	137	$223	$69	20.7%	Low
43	Cafayate, Salta	135	$748	$102	26.0%	Low
44	Valeria del Mar, Buenos Aires	132	$536	$115	30.4%	Low
45	Tilcara, Jujuy	129	$577	$87	30.3%	Low
46	San Isidro, Buenos Aires	127	$653	$109	34.5%	Low
47	Las Grutas, Río Negro Province	122	$367	$87	28.8%	Low
48	San Rafael, Mendoza	118	$364	$79	26.9%	Low
49	Godoy Cruz, Mendoza	116	$525	$71	35.9%	Low
50	Federación, Entre Ríos Province	114	$325	$71	22.1%	Low
51	Gualeguaychu, Entre Ríos Province	114	$288	$85	19.5%	Low
52	Municipio de Esquel, Chubut Province	112	$374	$59	31.0%	Low
53	Villa General Belgrano, Córdoba	112	$639	$114	23.9%	Low
54	Necochea, Buenos Aires	110	$247	$74	28.8%	Low
55	Monte Hermoso, Buenos Aires	109	$522	$131	28.2%	Low
56	Paraná, Entre Ríos Province	109	$363	$72	26.4%	Low
57	Mar de las Pampas, Buenos Aires	104	$761	$134	29.1%	Low
58	Departamento Tafí del Valle, Tucumán	98	$368	$105	18.9%	Low
59	Resistencia, Chaco	96	$259	$47	29.0%	Low
60	Dina Huapi, Río Negro Province	88	$412	$83	27.2%	Low
61	Ostende, Buenos Aires	87	$482	$107	31.6%	Low
62	Colón, Entre Ríos Province	84	$257	$68	22.8%	Low
63	Martínez, Buenos Aires	78	$575	$92	38.3%	Low
64	Municipio de San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province	77	$991	$153	35.3%	Low
65	Yerba Buena, Tucumán	75	$444	$84	29.1%	Low
66	Concordia, Entre Ríos Province	74	$275	$65	20.7%	Low
67	Chascomús, Buenos Aires	72	$428	$88	20.8%	Low
68	Córdoba, Córdoba Province	72	$380	$48	38.4%	Low
69	Villa de Merlo, San Luis	69	$244	$71	22.3%	Low
70	Nordelta, Buenos Aires	68	$742	$126	35.1%	Low
71	Guaymallén, Mendoza	68	$292	$40	34.0%	Low
72	Las Leñas, Mendoza	67	$926	$232	37.7%	Low
73	Beccar, Buenos Aires	66	$604	$108	31.0%	Low
74	San Bernardo del Tuyú, Buenos Aires	66	$191	$62	27.5%	Low
75	Concepción del Uruguay, Entre Ríos Province	66	$302	$68	22.6%	Low
76	Buenos Aires, Mendoza	65	$436	$54	34.5%	Low
77	Malargüe, Mendoza	65	$229	$69	24.1%	Low
78	Mar de Ajó, Buenos Aires	64	$202	$71	26.2%	Low
79	Comuna de Potrero de Garay, Córdoba	64	$937	$148	26.1%	Low
80	San Antonio de Areco, Buenos Aires	61	$779	$129	25.6%	Low
81	Municipio de El Bolsón, Río Negro Province	60	$401	$80	25.2%	Low
82	San Luis, San Luis	60	$228	$42	26.5%	Low
83	Municipio de San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Catamarca	59	$205	$49	24.9%	Low
84	Distrito Villa Nueva, Mendoza	57	$263	$54	28.8%	Low
85	Las Gaviotas, Buenos Aires	56	$784	$119	34.8%	Low
86	Mercedes, Buenos Aires	56	$932	$141	29.0%	Low
87	Sierra de los Padres, Buenos Aires	55	$536	$114	25.5%	Low
88	Municipio de Maimará, Jujuy	55	$491	$66	28.1%	Low
89	Acassuso, Buenos Aires	54	$580	$101	34.1%	Low
90	Rincón de Milberg, Buenos Aires	52	$722	$133	29.4%	Low
91	Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut Province	52	$237	$66	23.5%	Low
92	San Pedro, Buenos Aires	51	$333	$101	22.4%	Low
93	Ezeiza, Buenos Aires	50	$451	$48	39.4%	Low
94	Alta Gracia, Córdoba	50	$351	$109	20.9%	Low
95	Trelew, Chubut Province	49	$270	$56	24.8%	Low
96	Capilla del Monte, Córdoba	49	$263	$49	26.0%	Low
97	Villa Allende, Córdoba	49	$831	$160	28.4%	Low
98	Distrito Rama Caída, Mendoza	49	$375	$79	25.4%	Low
99	San Nicolás de los Arroyos, Buenos Aires	48	$366	$78	24.5%	Low
100	Victoria, Buenos Aires	48	$418	$113	24.3%	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. Cariló, Buenos Aires leads with $1,669/month at $241 ADR and 32.6% 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	Cariló, Buenos Aires	$1,669	204	$241	32.6%	Low
2	Costa Esmeralda, Buenos Aires	$1,621	256	$280	28.6%	Low
3	Distrito Chacras de Coria, Mendoza	$1,321	306	$144	35.7%	Low
4	El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province	$1,283	394	$134	49.3%	Low
5	Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza	$1,057	353	$135	31.4%	Low
6	San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province	$1,029	3,915	$128	40.1%	Low
7	Municipio de San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province	$991	77	$153	35.3%	Low
8	Municipio de Villa La Angostura, Neuquén Province	$986	393	$142	32.0%	Low
9	Villa La Angostura, Neuquén Province	$943	140	$163	32.6%	Low
10	Comuna de Potrero de Garay, Córdoba	$937	64	$148	26.1%	Low
11	Mercedes, Buenos Aires	$932	56	$141	29.0%	Low
12	Las Leñas, Mendoza	$926	67	$232	37.7%	Low
13	Villa Allende, Córdoba	$831	49	$160	28.4%	Low
14	Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province	$816	1,184	$89	41.9%	Low
15	San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén Province	$787	863	$115	34.6%	Low
16	Las Gaviotas, Buenos Aires	$784	56	$119	34.8%	Low
17	San Antonio de Areco, Buenos Aires	$779	61	$129	25.6%	Low
18	Mar de las Pampas, Buenos Aires	$761	104	$134	29.1%	Low
19	Cafayate, Salta	$748	135	$102	26.0%	Low
20	Nordelta, Buenos Aires	$742	68	$126	35.1%	Low
21	Pinamar, Buenos Aires	$727	659	$142	30.8%	Low
22	Rincón de Milberg, Buenos Aires	$722	52	$133	29.4%	Low
23	Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires	$685	21,210	$67	46.5%	Low
24	San Isidro, Buenos Aires	$653	127	$109	34.5%	Low
25	Villa General Belgrano, Córdoba	$639	112	$114	23.9%	Low
26	Vicente López, Buenos Aires	$622	289	$72	43.9%	Low
27	Tandil, Buenos Aires	$619	281	$99	27.6%	Low
28	El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province	$615	669	$77	36.0%	Low
29	Beccar, Buenos Aires	$604	66	$108	31.0%	Low
30	Tigre, Buenos Aires	$586	234	$87	32.3%	Low
31	Acassuso, Buenos Aires	$580	54	$101	34.1%	Low
32	Colonia Chapadmalal, Buenos Aires	$580	200	$123	26.7%	Low
33	Tilcara, Jujuy	$577	129	$87	30.3%	Low
34	Martínez, Buenos Aires	$575	78	$92	38.3%	Low
35	Valeria del Mar, Buenos Aires	$536	132	$115	30.4%	Low
36	Sierra de los Padres, Buenos Aires	$536	55	$114	25.5%	Low
37	Godoy Cruz, Mendoza	$525	116	$71	35.9%	Low
38	Distrito Potrerillos, Mendoza	$525	138	$92	24.0%	Low
39	Monte Hermoso, Buenos Aires	$522	109	$131	28.2%	Low
40	Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires	$517	2,527	$90	32.2%	Low
41	Villa Carlos Paz, Córdoba	$499	382	$98	26.4%	Low
42	Neuquén, Neuquén Province	$497	140	$82	32.7%	Low
43	Municipio de Maimará, Jujuy	$491	55	$66	28.1%	Low
44	Ostende, Buenos Aires	$482	87	$107	31.6%	Low
45	Municipio de Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province	$477	336	$70	32.8%	Low
46	Puerto Iguazú, Misiones	$458	634	$58	34.2%	Low
47	Ezeiza, Buenos Aires	$451	50	$48	39.4%	Low
48	Mendoza, Mendoza	$446	1,725	$57	36.6%	Low
49	Yerba Buena, Tucumán	$444	75	$84	29.1%	Low
50	Buenos Aires, Mendoza	$436	65	$54	34.5%	Low
51	Mar Azul, Buenos Aires	$432	149	$117	28.7%	Low
52	Chascomús, Buenos Aires	$428	72	$88	20.8%	Low
53	Victoria, Buenos Aires	$418	48	$113	24.3%	Low
54	Dina Huapi, Río Negro Province	$412	88	$83	27.2%	Low
55	Cordoba, Córdoba	$401	1,482	$56	36.0%	Low
56	Municipio de El Bolsón, Río Negro Province	$401	60	$80	25.2%	Low
57	Salta, Salta	$388	740	$51	36.3%	Low
58	Corrientes, Corrientes	$382	180	$60	29.3%	Low
59	Córdoba, Córdoba Province	$380	72	$48	38.4%	Low
60	Distrito Rama Caída, Mendoza	$375	49	$79	25.4%	Low
61	Municipio de Esquel, Chubut Province	$374	112	$59	31.0%	Low
62	Departamento Tafí del Valle, Tucumán	$368	98	$105	18.9%	Low
63	Las Grutas, Río Negro Province	$367	122	$87	28.8%	Low
64	San Nicolás de los Arroyos, Buenos Aires	$366	48	$78	24.5%	Low
65	San Rafael, Mendoza	$364	118	$79	26.9%	Low
66	Paraná, Entre Ríos Province	$363	109	$72	26.4%	Low
67	Alta Gracia, Córdoba	$351	50	$109	20.9%	Low
68	Rosario, Santa Fe	$339	771	$48	36.0%	Low
69	Santa Fe, Santa Fe	$337	156	$48	33.2%	Low
70	San Pedro, Buenos Aires	$333	51	$101	22.4%	Low
71	La Plata, Buenos Aires	$332	386	$49	35.9%	Low
72	Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires	$328	153	$52	31.5%	Low
73	Federación, Entre Ríos Province	$325	114	$71	22.1%	Low
74	Distrito Ciudad de Godoy Cruz, Mendoza	$323	211	$47	35.9%	Low
75	Concepción del Uruguay, Entre Ríos Province	$302	66	$68	22.6%	Low
76	El Bolsón, Río Negro Province	$301	164	$64	27.6%	Low
77	Miramar, Buenos Aires	$294	152	$84	27.4%	Low
78	Guaymallén, Mendoza	$292	68	$40	34.0%	Low
79	Posadas, Misiones	$291	284	$51	28.9%	Low
80	Gualeguaychu, Entre Ríos Province	$288	114	$85	19.5%	Low
81	Villa Gesell, Buenos Aires	$286	273	$80	28.2%	Low
82	Concordia, Entre Ríos Province	$275	74	$65	20.7%	Low
83	Distrito Ciudad de San Rafael, Mendoza	$270	140	$52	26.4%	Low
84	Trelew, Chubut Province	$270	49	$56	24.8%	Low
85	Capilla del Monte, Córdoba	$263	49	$49	26.0%	Low
86	Distrito Villa Nueva, Mendoza	$263	57	$54	28.8%	Low
87	San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán	$259	271	$58	30.4%	Low
88	Resistencia, Chaco	$259	96	$47	29.0%	Low
89	Colón, Entre Ríos Province	$257	84	$68	22.8%	Low
90	Necochea, Buenos Aires	$247	110	$74	28.8%	Low
91	San Juan, San Juan	$247	158	$47	29.4%	Low
92	Villa de Merlo, San Luis	$244	69	$71	22.3%	Low
93	Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut Province	$237	52	$66	23.5%	Low
94	Malargüe, Mendoza	$229	65	$69	24.1%	Low
95	Municipio de San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy	$228	186	$45	25.8%	Low
96	San Luis, San Luis	$228	60	$42	26.5%	Low
97	Santiago del Estero, Santiago del Estero	$223	137	$69	20.7%	Low
98	Municipio de San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Catamarca	$205	59	$49	24.9%	Low
99	Mar de Ajó, Buenos Aires	$202	64	$71	26.2%	Low
100	San Bernardo del Tuyú, Buenos Aires	$191	66	$62	27.5%	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 $280/night, generating $1,621/month at 28.6% 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	$280	256	$1,621	28.6%	Low
2	Cariló, Buenos Aires	$241	204	$1,669	32.6%	Low
3	Las Leñas, Mendoza	$232	67	$926	37.7%	Low
4	Villa La Angostura, Neuquén Province	$163	140	$943	32.6%	Low
5	Villa Allende, Córdoba	$160	49	$831	28.4%	Low
6	Municipio de San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province	$153	77	$991	35.3%	Low
7	Comuna de Potrero de Garay, Córdoba	$148	64	$937	26.1%	Low
8	Distrito Chacras de Coria, Mendoza	$144	306	$1,321	35.7%	Low
9	Municipio de Villa La Angostura, Neuquén Province	$142	393	$986	32.0%	Low
10	Pinamar, Buenos Aires	$142	659	$727	30.8%	Low
11	Mercedes, Buenos Aires	$141	56	$932	29.0%	Low
12	Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza	$135	353	$1,057	31.4%	Low
13	El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province	$134	394	$1,283	49.3%	Low
14	Mar de las Pampas, Buenos Aires	$134	104	$761	29.1%	Low
15	Rincón de Milberg, Buenos Aires	$133	52	$722	29.4%	Low
16	Monte Hermoso, Buenos Aires	$131	109	$522	28.2%	Low
17	San Antonio de Areco, Buenos Aires	$129	61	$779	25.6%	Low
18	San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province	$128	3,915	$1,029	40.1%	Low
19	Nordelta, Buenos Aires	$126	68	$742	35.1%	Low
20	Colonia Chapadmalal, Buenos Aires	$123	200	$580	26.7%	Low
21	Las Gaviotas, Buenos Aires	$119	56	$784	34.8%	Low
22	Mar Azul, Buenos Aires	$117	149	$432	28.7%	Low
23	San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén Province	$115	863	$787	34.6%	Low
24	Valeria del Mar, Buenos Aires	$115	132	$536	30.4%	Low
25	Sierra de los Padres, Buenos Aires	$114	55	$536	25.5%	Low
26	Villa General Belgrano, Córdoba	$114	112	$639	23.9%	Low
27	Victoria, Buenos Aires	$113	48	$418	24.3%	Low
28	Alta Gracia, Córdoba	$109	50	$351	20.9%	Low
29	San Isidro, Buenos Aires	$109	127	$653	34.5%	Low
30	Beccar, Buenos Aires	$108	66	$604	31.0%	Low
31	Ostende, Buenos Aires	$107	87	$482	31.6%	Low
32	Departamento Tafí del Valle, Tucumán	$105	98	$368	18.9%	Low
33	Cafayate, Salta	$102	135	$748	26.0%	Low
34	Acassuso, Buenos Aires	$101	54	$580	34.1%	Low
35	San Pedro, Buenos Aires	$101	51	$333	22.4%	Low
36	Tandil, Buenos Aires	$99	281	$619	27.6%	Low
37	Villa Carlos Paz, Córdoba	$98	382	$499	26.4%	Low
38	Distrito Potrerillos, Mendoza	$92	138	$525	24.0%	Low
39	Martínez, Buenos Aires	$92	78	$575	38.3%	Low
40	Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires	$90	2,527	$517	32.2%	Low
41	Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province	$89	1,184	$816	41.9%	Low
42	Chascomús, Buenos Aires	$88	72	$428	20.8%	Low
43	Tilcara, Jujuy	$87	129	$577	30.3%	Low
44	Las Grutas, Río Negro Province	$87	122	$367	28.8%	Low
45	Tigre, Buenos Aires	$87	234	$586	32.3%	Low
46	Gualeguaychu, Entre Ríos Province	$85	114	$288	19.5%	Low
47	Yerba Buena, Tucumán	$84	75	$444	29.1%	Low
48	Miramar, Buenos Aires	$84	152	$294	27.4%	Low
49	Dina Huapi, Río Negro Province	$83	88	$412	27.2%	Low
50	Neuquén, Neuquén Province	$82	140	$497	32.7%	Low
51	Villa Gesell, Buenos Aires	$80	273	$286	28.2%	Low
52	Municipio de El Bolsón, Río Negro Province	$80	60	$401	25.2%	Low
53	San Rafael, Mendoza	$79	118	$364	26.9%	Low
54	Distrito Rama Caída, Mendoza	$79	49	$375	25.4%	Low
55	San Nicolás de los Arroyos, Buenos Aires	$78	48	$366	24.5%	Low
56	El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province	$77	669	$615	36.0%	Low
57	Necochea, Buenos Aires	$74	110	$247	28.8%	Low
58	Vicente López, Buenos Aires	$72	289	$622	43.9%	Low
59	Paraná, Entre Ríos Province	$72	109	$363	26.4%	Low
60	Federación, Entre Ríos Province	$71	114	$325	22.1%	Low
61	Villa de Merlo, San Luis	$71	69	$244	22.3%	Low
62	Godoy Cruz, Mendoza	$71	116	$525	35.9%	Low
63	Mar de Ajó, Buenos Aires	$71	64	$202	26.2%	Low
64	Municipio de Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province	$70	336	$477	32.8%	Low
65	Malargüe, Mendoza	$69	65	$229	24.1%	Low
66	Santiago del Estero, Santiago del Estero	$69	137	$223	20.7%	Low
67	Concepción del Uruguay, Entre Ríos Province	$68	66	$302	22.6%	Low
68	Colón, Entre Ríos Province	$68	84	$257	22.8%	Low
69	Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires	$67	21,210	$685	46.5%	Low
70	Municipio de Maimará, Jujuy	$66	55	$491	28.1%	Low
71	Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut Province	$66	52	$237	23.5%	Low
72	Concordia, Entre Ríos Province	$65	74	$275	20.7%	Low
73	El Bolsón, Río Negro Province	$64	164	$301	27.6%	Low
74	San Bernardo del Tuyú, Buenos Aires	$62	66	$191	27.5%	Low
75	Corrientes, Corrientes	$60	180	$382	29.3%	Low
76	Municipio de Esquel, Chubut Province	$59	112	$374	31.0%	Low
77	Puerto Iguazú, Misiones	$58	634	$458	34.2%	Low
78	San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán	$58	271	$259	30.4%	Low
79	Mendoza, Mendoza	$57	1,725	$446	36.6%	Low
80	Trelew, Chubut Province	$56	49	$270	24.8%	Low
81	Cordoba, Córdoba	$56	1,482	$401	36.0%	Low
82	Distrito Villa Nueva, Mendoza	$54	57	$263	28.8%	Low
83	Buenos Aires, Mendoza	$54	65	$436	34.5%	Low
84	Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires	$52	153	$328	31.5%	Low
85	Distrito Ciudad de San Rafael, Mendoza	$52	140	$270	26.4%	Low
86	Salta, Salta	$51	740	$388	36.3%	Low
87	Posadas, Misiones	$51	284	$291	28.9%	Low
88	Municipio de San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Catamarca	$49	59	$205	24.9%	Low
89	Capilla del Monte, Córdoba	$49	49	$263	26.0%	Low
90	La Plata, Buenos Aires	$49	386	$332	35.9%	Low
91	Ezeiza, Buenos Aires	$48	50	$451	39.4%	Low
92	Córdoba, Córdoba Province	$48	72	$380	38.4%	Low
93	Rosario, Santa Fe	$48	771	$339	36.0%	Low
94	Santa Fe, Santa Fe	$48	156	$337	33.2%	Low
95	Distrito Ciudad de Godoy Cruz, Mendoza	$47	211	$323	35.9%	Low
96	San Juan, San Juan	$47	158	$247	29.4%	Low
97	Resistencia, Chaco	$47	96	$259	29.0%	Low
98	Municipio de San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy	$45	186	$228	25.8%	Low
99	San Luis, San Luis	$42	60	$228	26.5%	Low
100	Guaymallén, Mendoza	$40	68	$292	34.0%	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, $1,283/month revenue, and 394 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%	394	$1,283	$134	Low
2	Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires	46.5%	21,210	$685	$67	Low
3	Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province	41.9%	1,184	$816	$89	Low
4	San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province	40.1%	3,915	$1,029	$128	Low
5	Mendoza, Mendoza	36.6%	1,725	$446	$57	Low
6	Salta, Salta	36.3%	740	$388	$51	Low
7	El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province	36.0%	669	$615	$77	Low
8	Rosario, Santa Fe	36.0%	771	$339	$48	Low
9	Cordoba, Córdoba	36.0%	1,482	$401	$56	Low
10	La Plata, Buenos Aires	35.9%	386	$332	$49	Low
11	Distrito Chacras de Coria, Mendoza	35.7%	306	$1,321	$144	Low
12	San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén Province	34.6%	863	$787	$115	Low
13	Puerto Iguazú, Misiones	34.2%	634	$458	$58	Low
14	Municipio de Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province	32.8%	336	$477	$70	Low
15	Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires	32.2%	2,527	$517	$90	Low
16	Municipio de Villa La Angostura, Neuquén Province	32.0%	393	$986	$142	Low
17	Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza	31.4%	353	$1,057	$135	Low
18	Pinamar, Buenos Aires	30.8%	659	$727	$142	Low
19	Villa Carlos Paz, Córdoba	26.4%	382	$499	$98	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 21,210 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?

Cariló, Buenos Aires posts the highest average monthly revenue in this ranking at $1,669. 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 market has the highest Airbnb nightly rate in Argentina?

Costa Esmeralda, Buenos Aires commands the highest average daily rate at $280 per night. A high ADR does not automatically translate to the highest revenue — occupancy and seasonality determine how much of that rate converts to realized income.

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 30.0% occupancy, and the top performer posts $1,669 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 30.0%. 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 114 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 2026-05-04. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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