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

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-06-02

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 22,192 active listings and $712/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 30.3% with $517/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 22,192 active short-term rental listings and $712/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires	22,192	$712	$71	46.7%	Low
2	San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province	4,112	$1,029	$132	39.9%	Low
3	Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires	2,893	$523	$95	33.1%	Low
4	Mendoza, Mendoza	1,715	$474	$58	37.5%	Low
5	Cordoba, Córdoba	1,560	$417	$59	36.4%	Low
6	Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province	1,228	$838	$93	42.3%	Low
7	San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén Province	963	$786	$121	35.0%	Low
8	Rosario, Santa Fe	922	$327	$51	35.5%	Low
9	Salta, Salta	835	$380	$54	35.7%	Low
10	Pinamar, Buenos Aires	731	$781	$156	32.0%	Low
11	El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province	728	$631	$82	36.3%	Low
12	Puerto Iguazú, Misiones	712	$442	$60	33.7%	Low
13	Villa Carlos Paz, Córdoba	479	$477	$101	27.7%	Low
14	La Plata, Buenos Aires	457	$318	$52	35.0%	Low
15	El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province	420	$1,346	$143	50.3%	Low
16	Municipio de Villa La Angostura, Neuquén Province	388	$1,038	$149	32.3%	Low
17	Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza	385	$1,033	$139	31.4%	Low
18	Tandil, Buenos Aires	359	$573	$100	27.0%	Low
19	Posadas, Misiones	337	$277	$52	29.0%	Low
20	San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán	325	$251	$59	30.4%	Low
21	Villa Gesell, Buenos Aires	320	$295	$85	29.8%	Low
22	Municipio de Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province	320	$518	$73	33.7%	Low
23	Distrito Chacras de Coria, Mendoza	299	$1,393	$150	36.3%	Low
24	Vicente López, Buenos Aires	293	$639	$76	43.0%	Low
25	Tigre, Buenos Aires	276	$593	$95	31.5%	Low
26	Córdoba, Córdoba Province	271	$284	$50	37.7%	Low
27	Costa Esmeralda, Buenos Aires	254	$1,687	$294	28.9%	Low
28	Corrientes, Corrientes	223	$347	$60	28.8%	Low
29	Cariló, Buenos Aires	216	$1,730	$258	32.7%	Low
30	Santa Fe, Santa Fe	205	$302	$51	31.1%	Low
31	Colonia Chapadmalal, Buenos Aires	203	$607	$129	27.1%	Low
32	San Juan, San Juan	201	$256	$50	29.8%	Low
33	San Rafael, Mendoza	200	$311	$80	26.2%	Low
34	Distrito Ciudad de Godoy Cruz, Mendoza	196	$353	$51	37.4%	Low
35	El Bolsón, Río Negro Province	195	$311	$67	29.6%	Low
36	Municipio de San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy	185	$238	$48	26.3%	Low
37	Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires	178	$325	$56	31.9%	Low
38	Miramar, Buenos Aires	177	$309	$88	28.4%	Low
39	Mar Azul, Buenos Aires	168	$472	$124	29.9%	Low
40	Santiago del Estero, Santiago del Estero	160	$206	$69	20.4%	Low
41	Tilcara, Jujuy	159	$564	$89	30.5%	Low
42	Cafayate, Salta	159	$733	$108	26.4%	Low
43	Neuquén, Neuquén Province	158	$481	$86	31.2%	Low
44	Villa La Angostura, Neuquén Province	158	$980	$164	34.2%	Low
45	Las Grutas, Río Negro Province	144	$373	$92	30.3%	Low
46	San Isidro, Buenos Aires	143	$623	$114	34.1%	Low
47	Federación, Entre Ríos Province	142	$331	$77	22.5%	Low
48	Valeria del Mar, Buenos Aires	140	$612	$125	32.1%	Low
49	Godoy Cruz, Mendoza	140	$482	$70	34.6%	Low
50	Paraná, Entre Ríos Province	139	$330	$72	26.2%	Low
51	Distrito Ciudad de San Rafael, Mendoza	139	$282	$55	26.7%	Low
52	Villa General Belgrano, Córdoba	137	$615	$116	25.6%	Low
53	Distrito Potrerillos, Mendoza	137	$537	$96	23.9%	Low
54	Gualeguaychu, Entre Ríos Province	130	$306	$90	20.4%	Low
55	Necochea, Buenos Aires	127	$273	$79	30.4%	Low
56	Monte Hermoso, Buenos Aires	125	$568	$141	29.9%	Low
57	Resistencia, Chaco	120	$242	$48	28.6%	Low
58	Mar de las Pampas, Buenos Aires	117	$842	$146	32.1%	Low
59	Municipio de Esquel, Chubut Province	110	$391	$62	31.0%	Low
60	Colón, Entre Ríos Province	110	$245	$71	22.6%	Low
61	Ostende, Buenos Aires	99	$522	$118	33.8%	Low
62	Departamento Tafí del Valle, Tucumán	98	$380	$112	18.8%	Low
63	Concordia, Entre Ríos Province	94	$272	$67	23.1%	Low
64	Concepción del Uruguay, Entre Ríos Province	93	$298	$72	24.1%	Low
65	Dina Huapi, Río Negro Province	92	$444	$85	29.3%	Low
66	Yerba Buena, Tucumán	88	$424	$87	31.3%	Low
67	Chascomús, Buenos Aires	86	$449	$93	22.4%	Low
68	Malargüe, Mendoza	83	$212	$73	23.7%	Low
69	Martínez, Buenos Aires	81	$592	$95	38.9%	Low
70	Guaymallén, Mendoza	78	$279	$43	34.4%	Low
71	San Antonio de Areco, Buenos Aires	77	$748	$130	25.1%	Low
72	Municipio de San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province	77	$994	$160	34.5%	Low
73	Mercedes, Buenos Aires	75	$908	$140	30.1%	Low
74	San Luis, San Luis	73	$224	$45	27.3%	Low
75	San Nicolás de los Arroyos, Buenos Aires	71	$359	$85	25.2%	Low
76	Las Leñas, Mendoza	71	$878	$233	36.7%	Low
77	Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut Province	70	$225	$67	24.7%	Low
78	Mar de Ajó, Buenos Aires	69	$245	$74	28.9%	Low
79	Mina Clavero, Córdoba	69	$207	$64	27.7%	Low
80	Buenos Aires, Mendoza	69	$452	$55	34.6%	Low
81	Ezeiza, Buenos Aires	68	$439	$52	42.3%	Low
82	Capital, Mendoza	68	$190	$50	32.4%	Low
83	Villa de Merlo, San Luis	68	$273	$76	22.1%	Low
84	Capilla del Monte, Córdoba	67	$271	$57	27.0%	Low
85	San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy Province	67	$120	$44	20.7%	Low
86	Nordelta, Buenos Aires	66	$775	$118	35.2%	Low
87	Beccar, Buenos Aires	65	$630	$113	31.2%	Low
88	San Bernardo del Tuyú, Buenos Aires	65	$214	$66	28.5%	Low
89	Comuna de Potrero de Garay, Córdoba	64	$966	$155	25.9%	Low
90	San Pedro, Buenos Aires	63	$331	$99	21.9%	Low
91	Rincón de Milberg, Buenos Aires	62	$709	$132	29.7%	Low
92	Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province	61	$405	$66	35.0%	Low
93	Municipio de El Bolsón, Río Negro Province	61	$425	$84	25.7%	Low
94	Santa Rosa de Calamuchita, Córdoba	60	$282	$87	23.2%	Low
95	Villa María, Córdoba	60	$225	$55	25.2%	Low
96	Sierra de los Padres, Buenos Aires	59	$550	$120	25.2%	Low
97	Trelew, Chubut Province	59	$253	$58	23.6%	Low
98	Villa Allende, Córdoba	59	$827	$162	28.1%	Low
99	La Rioja, La Rioja	59	$223	$59	21.2%	Low
100	Pilar, Buenos Aires	58	$820	$134	32.5%	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 $1,730/month at $258 ADR and 32.7% 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	Cariló, Buenos Aires	$1,730	216	$258	32.7%	Low
2	Costa Esmeralda, Buenos Aires	$1,687	254	$294	28.9%	Low
3	Distrito Chacras de Coria, Mendoza	$1,393	299	$150	36.3%	Low
4	El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province	$1,346	420	$143	50.3%	Low
5	Municipio de Villa La Angostura, Neuquén Province	$1,038	388	$149	32.3%	Low
6	Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza	$1,033	385	$139	31.4%	Low
7	San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province	$1,029	4,112	$132	39.9%	Low
8	Municipio de San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province	$994	77	$160	34.5%	Low
9	Villa La Angostura, Neuquén Province	$980	158	$164	34.2%	Low
10	Comuna de Potrero de Garay, Córdoba	$966	64	$155	25.9%	Low
11	Mercedes, Buenos Aires	$908	75	$140	30.1%	Low
12	Las Leñas, Mendoza	$878	71	$233	36.7%	Low
13	Mar de las Pampas, Buenos Aires	$842	117	$146	32.1%	Low
14	Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province	$838	1,228	$93	42.3%	Low
15	Villa Allende, Córdoba	$827	59	$162	28.1%	Low
16	Pilar, Buenos Aires	$820	58	$134	32.5%	Low
17	San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén Province	$786	963	$121	35.0%	Low
18	Pinamar, Buenos Aires	$781	731	$156	32.0%	Low
19	Nordelta, Buenos Aires	$775	66	$118	35.2%	Low
20	San Antonio de Areco, Buenos Aires	$748	77	$130	25.1%	Low
21	Cafayate, Salta	$733	159	$108	26.4%	Low
22	Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires	$712	22,192	$71	46.7%	Low
23	Rincón de Milberg, Buenos Aires	$709	62	$132	29.7%	Low
24	Vicente López, Buenos Aires	$639	293	$76	43.0%	Low
25	El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province	$631	728	$82	36.3%	Low
26	Beccar, Buenos Aires	$630	65	$113	31.2%	Low
27	San Isidro, Buenos Aires	$623	143	$114	34.1%	Low
28	Villa General Belgrano, Córdoba	$615	137	$116	25.6%	Low
29	Valeria del Mar, Buenos Aires	$612	140	$125	32.1%	Low
30	Colonia Chapadmalal, Buenos Aires	$607	203	$129	27.1%	Low
31	Tigre, Buenos Aires	$593	276	$95	31.5%	Low
32	Martínez, Buenos Aires	$592	81	$95	38.9%	Low
33	Tandil, Buenos Aires	$573	359	$100	27.0%	Low
34	Monte Hermoso, Buenos Aires	$568	125	$141	29.9%	Low
35	Tilcara, Jujuy	$564	159	$89	30.5%	Low
36	Sierra de los Padres, Buenos Aires	$550	59	$120	25.2%	Low
37	Distrito Potrerillos, Mendoza	$537	137	$96	23.9%	Low
38	Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires	$523	2,893	$95	33.1%	Low
39	Ostende, Buenos Aires	$522	99	$118	33.8%	Low
40	Municipio de Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province	$518	320	$73	33.7%	Low
41	Godoy Cruz, Mendoza	$482	140	$70	34.6%	Low
42	Neuquén, Neuquén Province	$481	158	$86	31.2%	Low
43	Villa Carlos Paz, Córdoba	$477	479	$101	27.7%	Low
44	Mendoza, Mendoza	$474	1,715	$58	37.5%	Low
45	Mar Azul, Buenos Aires	$472	168	$124	29.9%	Low
46	Buenos Aires, Mendoza	$452	69	$55	34.6%	Low
47	Chascomús, Buenos Aires	$449	86	$93	22.4%	Low
48	Dina Huapi, Río Negro Province	$444	92	$85	29.3%	Low
49	Puerto Iguazú, Misiones	$442	712	$60	33.7%	Low
50	Ezeiza, Buenos Aires	$439	68	$52	42.3%	Low
51	Municipio de El Bolsón, Río Negro Province	$425	61	$84	25.7%	Low
52	Yerba Buena, Tucumán	$424	88	$87	31.3%	Low
53	Cordoba, Córdoba	$417	1,560	$59	36.4%	Low
54	Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province	$405	61	$66	35.0%	Low
55	Municipio de Esquel, Chubut Province	$391	110	$62	31.0%	Low
56	Salta, Salta	$380	835	$54	35.7%	Low
57	Departamento Tafí del Valle, Tucumán	$380	98	$112	18.8%	Low
58	Las Grutas, Río Negro Province	$373	144	$92	30.3%	Low
59	San Nicolás de los Arroyos, Buenos Aires	$359	71	$85	25.2%	Low
60	Distrito Ciudad de Godoy Cruz, Mendoza	$353	196	$51	37.4%	Low
61	Corrientes, Corrientes	$347	223	$60	28.8%	Low
62	San Pedro, Buenos Aires	$331	63	$99	21.9%	Low
63	Federación, Entre Ríos Province	$331	142	$77	22.5%	Low
64	Paraná, Entre Ríos Province	$330	139	$72	26.2%	Low
65	Rosario, Santa Fe	$327	922	$51	35.5%	Low
66	Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires	$325	178	$56	31.9%	Low
67	La Plata, Buenos Aires	$318	457	$52	35.0%	Low
68	San Rafael, Mendoza	$311	200	$80	26.2%	Low
69	El Bolsón, Río Negro Province	$311	195	$67	29.6%	Low
70	Miramar, Buenos Aires	$309	177	$88	28.4%	Low
71	Gualeguaychu, Entre Ríos Province	$306	130	$90	20.4%	Low
72	Santa Fe, Santa Fe	$302	205	$51	31.1%	Low
73	Concepción del Uruguay, Entre Ríos Province	$298	93	$72	24.1%	Low
74	Villa Gesell, Buenos Aires	$295	320	$85	29.8%	Low
75	Córdoba, Córdoba Province	$284	271	$50	37.7%	Low
76	Santa Rosa de Calamuchita, Córdoba	$282	60	$87	23.2%	Low
77	Distrito Ciudad de San Rafael, Mendoza	$282	139	$55	26.7%	Low
78	Guaymallén, Mendoza	$279	78	$43	34.4%	Low
79	Posadas, Misiones	$277	337	$52	29.0%	Low
80	Necochea, Buenos Aires	$273	127	$79	30.4%	Low
81	Villa de Merlo, San Luis	$273	68	$76	22.1%	Low
82	Concordia, Entre Ríos Province	$272	94	$67	23.1%	Low
83	Capilla del Monte, Córdoba	$271	67	$57	27.0%	Low
84	San Juan, San Juan	$256	201	$50	29.8%	Low
85	Trelew, Chubut Province	$253	59	$58	23.6%	Low
86	San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán	$251	325	$59	30.4%	Low
87	Colón, Entre Ríos Province	$245	110	$71	22.6%	Low
88	Mar de Ajó, Buenos Aires	$245	69	$74	28.9%	Low
89	Resistencia, Chaco	$242	120	$48	28.6%	Low
90	Municipio de San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy	$238	185	$48	26.3%	Low
91	Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut Province	$225	70	$67	24.7%	Low
92	Villa María, Córdoba	$225	60	$55	25.2%	Low
93	San Luis, San Luis	$224	73	$45	27.3%	Low
94	La Rioja, La Rioja	$223	59	$59	21.2%	Low
95	San Bernardo del Tuyú, Buenos Aires	$214	65	$66	28.5%	Low
96	Malargüe, Mendoza	$212	83	$73	23.7%	Low
97	Mina Clavero, Córdoba	$207	69	$64	27.7%	Low
98	Santiago del Estero, Santiago del Estero	$206	160	$69	20.4%	Low
99	Capital, Mendoza	$190	68	$50	32.4%	Low
100	San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy Province	$120	67	$44	20.7%	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 $294/night, generating $1,687/month at 28.9% 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	$294	254	$1,687	28.9%	Low
2	Cariló, Buenos Aires	$258	216	$1,730	32.7%	Low
3	Las Leñas, Mendoza	$233	71	$878	36.7%	Low
4	Villa La Angostura, Neuquén Province	$164	158	$980	34.2%	Low
5	Villa Allende, Córdoba	$162	59	$827	28.1%	Low
6	Municipio de San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province	$160	77	$994	34.5%	Low
7	Pinamar, Buenos Aires	$156	731	$781	32.0%	Low
8	Comuna de Potrero de Garay, Córdoba	$155	64	$966	25.9%	Low
9	Distrito Chacras de Coria, Mendoza	$150	299	$1,393	36.3%	Low
10	Municipio de Villa La Angostura, Neuquén Province	$149	388	$1,038	32.3%	Low
11	Mar de las Pampas, Buenos Aires	$146	117	$842	32.1%	Low
12	El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province	$143	420	$1,346	50.3%	Low
13	Monte Hermoso, Buenos Aires	$141	125	$568	29.9%	Low
14	Mercedes, Buenos Aires	$140	75	$908	30.1%	Low
15	Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza	$139	385	$1,033	31.4%	Low
16	Pilar, Buenos Aires	$134	58	$820	32.5%	Low
17	Rincón de Milberg, Buenos Aires	$132	62	$709	29.7%	Low
18	San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province	$132	4,112	$1,029	39.9%	Low
19	San Antonio de Areco, Buenos Aires	$130	77	$748	25.1%	Low
20	Colonia Chapadmalal, Buenos Aires	$129	203	$607	27.1%	Low
21	Valeria del Mar, Buenos Aires	$125	140	$612	32.1%	Low
22	Mar Azul, Buenos Aires	$124	168	$472	29.9%	Low
23	San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén Province	$121	963	$786	35.0%	Low
24	Sierra de los Padres, Buenos Aires	$120	59	$550	25.2%	Low
25	Nordelta, Buenos Aires	$118	66	$775	35.2%	Low
26	Ostende, Buenos Aires	$118	99	$522	33.8%	Low
27	Villa General Belgrano, Córdoba	$116	137	$615	25.6%	Low
28	San Isidro, Buenos Aires	$114	143	$623	34.1%	Low
29	Beccar, Buenos Aires	$113	65	$630	31.2%	Low
30	Departamento Tafí del Valle, Tucumán	$112	98	$380	18.8%	Low
31	Cafayate, Salta	$108	159	$733	26.4%	Low
32	Villa Carlos Paz, Córdoba	$101	479	$477	27.7%	Low
33	Tandil, Buenos Aires	$100	359	$573	27.0%	Low
34	San Pedro, Buenos Aires	$99	63	$331	21.9%	Low
35	Distrito Potrerillos, Mendoza	$96	137	$537	23.9%	Low
36	Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires	$95	2,893	$523	33.1%	Low
37	Martínez, Buenos Aires	$95	81	$592	38.9%	Low
38	Tigre, Buenos Aires	$95	276	$593	31.5%	Low
39	Chascomús, Buenos Aires	$93	86	$449	22.4%	Low
40	Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province	$93	1,228	$838	42.3%	Low
41	Las Grutas, Río Negro Province	$92	144	$373	30.3%	Low
42	Gualeguaychu, Entre Ríos Province	$90	130	$306	20.4%	Low
43	Tilcara, Jujuy	$89	159	$564	30.5%	Low
44	Miramar, Buenos Aires	$88	177	$309	28.4%	Low
45	Yerba Buena, Tucumán	$87	88	$424	31.3%	Low
46	Santa Rosa de Calamuchita, Córdoba	$87	60	$282	23.2%	Low
47	Neuquén, Neuquén Province	$86	158	$481	31.2%	Low
48	Villa Gesell, Buenos Aires	$85	320	$295	29.8%	Low
49	San Nicolás de los Arroyos, Buenos Aires	$85	71	$359	25.2%	Low
50	Dina Huapi, Río Negro Province	$85	92	$444	29.3%	Low
51	Municipio de El Bolsón, Río Negro Province	$84	61	$425	25.7%	Low
52	El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province	$82	728	$631	36.3%	Low
53	San Rafael, Mendoza	$80	200	$311	26.2%	Low
54	Necochea, Buenos Aires	$79	127	$273	30.4%	Low
55	Federación, Entre Ríos Province	$77	142	$331	22.5%	Low
56	Villa de Merlo, San Luis	$76	68	$273	22.1%	Low
57	Vicente López, Buenos Aires	$76	293	$639	43.0%	Low
58	Mar de Ajó, Buenos Aires	$74	69	$245	28.9%	Low
59	Municipio de Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province	$73	320	$518	33.7%	Low
60	Malargüe, Mendoza	$73	83	$212	23.7%	Low
61	Concepción del Uruguay, Entre Ríos Province	$72	93	$298	24.1%	Low
62	Paraná, Entre Ríos Province	$72	139	$330	26.2%	Low
63	Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires	$71	22,192	$712	46.7%	Low
64	Colón, Entre Ríos Province	$71	110	$245	22.6%	Low
65	Godoy Cruz, Mendoza	$70	140	$482	34.6%	Low
66	Santiago del Estero, Santiago del Estero	$69	160	$206	20.4%	Low
67	El Bolsón, Río Negro Province	$67	195	$311	29.6%	Low
68	Concordia, Entre Ríos Province	$67	94	$272	23.1%	Low
69	Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut Province	$67	70	$225	24.7%	Low
70	Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province	$66	61	$405	35.0%	Low
71	San Bernardo del Tuyú, Buenos Aires	$66	65	$214	28.5%	Low
72	Mina Clavero, Córdoba	$64	69	$207	27.7%	Low
73	Municipio de Esquel, Chubut Province	$62	110	$391	31.0%	Low
74	Corrientes, Corrientes	$60	223	$347	28.8%	Low
75	Puerto Iguazú, Misiones	$60	712	$442	33.7%	Low
76	Cordoba, Córdoba	$59	1,560	$417	36.4%	Low
77	San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán	$59	325	$251	30.4%	Low
78	La Rioja, La Rioja	$59	59	$223	21.2%	Low
79	Trelew, Chubut Province	$58	59	$253	23.6%	Low
80	Mendoza, Mendoza	$58	1,715	$474	37.5%	Low
81	Capilla del Monte, Córdoba	$57	67	$271	27.0%	Low
82	Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires	$56	178	$325	31.9%	Low
83	Distrito Ciudad de San Rafael, Mendoza	$55	139	$282	26.7%	Low
84	Buenos Aires, Mendoza	$55	69	$452	34.6%	Low
85	Villa María, Córdoba	$55	60	$225	25.2%	Low
86	Salta, Salta	$54	835	$380	35.7%	Low
87	Ezeiza, Buenos Aires	$52	68	$439	42.3%	Low
88	Posadas, Misiones	$52	337	$277	29.0%	Low
89	La Plata, Buenos Aires	$52	457	$318	35.0%	Low
90	Distrito Ciudad de Godoy Cruz, Mendoza	$51	196	$353	37.4%	Low
91	Santa Fe, Santa Fe	$51	205	$302	31.1%	Low
92	Rosario, Santa Fe	$51	922	$327	35.5%	Low
93	Córdoba, Córdoba Province	$50	271	$284	37.7%	Low
94	San Juan, San Juan	$50	201	$256	29.8%	Low
95	Capital, Mendoza	$50	68	$190	32.4%	Low
96	Resistencia, Chaco	$48	120	$242	28.6%	Low
97	Municipio de San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy	$48	185	$238	26.3%	Low
98	San Luis, San Luis	$45	73	$224	27.3%	Low
99	San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy Province	$44	67	$120	20.7%	Low
100	Guaymallén, Mendoza	$43	78	$279	34.4%	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 50.3% occupancy, $1,346/month revenue, and 420 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	50.3%	420	$1,346	$143	Low
2	Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires	46.7%	22,192	$712	$71	Low
3	Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province	42.3%	1,228	$838	$93	Low
4	San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province	39.9%	4,112	$1,029	$132	Low
5	Mendoza, Mendoza	37.5%	1,715	$474	$58	Low
6	Cordoba, Córdoba	36.4%	1,560	$417	$59	Low
7	El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province	36.3%	728	$631	$82	Low
8	Salta, Salta	35.7%	835	$380	$54	Low
9	Rosario, Santa Fe	35.5%	922	$327	$51	Low
10	San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén Province	35.0%	963	$786	$121	Low
11	La Plata, Buenos Aires	35.0%	457	$318	$52	Low
12	Municipio de Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province	33.7%	320	$518	$73	Low
13	Puerto Iguazú, Misiones	33.7%	712	$442	$60	Low
14	Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires	33.1%	2,893	$523	$95	Low
15	Municipio de Villa La Angostura, Neuquén Province	32.3%	388	$1,038	$149	Low
16	Pinamar, Buenos Aires	32.0%	731	$781	$156	Low
17	Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza	31.4%	385	$1,033	$139	Low
18	San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán	30.4%	325	$251	$59	Low
19	Villa Gesell, Buenos Aires	29.8%	320	$295	$85	Low
20	Posadas, Misiones	29.0%	337	$277	$52	Low
21	Villa Carlos Paz, Córdoba	27.7%	479	$477	$101	Low
22	Tandil, Buenos Aires	27.0%	359	$573	$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 22,192 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 $1,730. 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 50.3%. 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 $294 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 30.3% occupancy, and the top performer posts $1,730 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 30.3%. 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 139 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 2026-06-02. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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