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

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-04-08

The short-term rental market in Colombia 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 Colombia across four dimensions: market depth (active listings), revenue, nightly rate (ADR), and occupancy rate. Medellín, Antioquia leads by market size with 12,244 active listings and $934/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 26.6% with $530/month in average revenue and $98/night ADR.

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 Colombia 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 Colombia attract the highest volume of travelers and offer the most reliable benchmarking data for pricing and revenue projections. Medellín, Antioquia leads with 12,244 active short-term rental listings and $934/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Medellín, Antioquia	12,244	$934	$91	41.7%	High
2	Cartagena, Bolívar	7,625	$1,502	$156	38.7%	High
3	Bogota Capital District - Municipality, RAP (Especial) Central	6,354	$364	$44	36.9%	High
4	Santa Marta, Magdalena	4,296	$665	$89	31.9%	High
5	Cali, Valle del Cauca	3,579	$352	$49	32.4%	High
6	Bogota, Capital District, RAP (Especial) Central	3,075	$386	$49	36.1%	High
7	Bogotá, Bogota	1,350	$323	$46	36.8%	High
8	San Andrés, San Andrés and Providencia	1,264	$1,144	$99	42.9%	High
9	Perímetro Urbano Barranquilla, Atlántico	1,217	$358	$58	29.0%	High
10	AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente, Risaralda	1,036	$542	$81	32.7%	High
11	Villa de Leyva, Boyacá	1,029	$562	$115	22.0%	High
12	Envigado, Antioquia	870	$792	$83	39.4%	High
13	Ricaurte, RAP (Especial) Central	730	$493	$115	21.0%	High
14	Ibagué, Tolima	622	$233	$47	27.4%	High
15	Sabaneta, Antioquia	593	$505	$51	43.4%	High
16	Manizales, Caldas	568	$269	$39	32.0%	High
17	Bucaramanga, Santander	565	$307	$42	34.6%	High
18	Salento, Quindío	508	$586	$81	30.9%	High
19	Guatapé, Antioquia	474	$664	$118	24.0%	High
20	Girardot, RAP (Especial) Central	474	$536	$136	20.2%	High
21	Perímetro Urbano Armenia, Quindío	468	$300	$41	34.0%	High
22	Villavicencio, Meta	421	$331	$106	22.3%	High
23	Melgar, Tolima	414	$658	$144	21.4%	High
24	Armenia, Quindío	411	$455	$81	30.6%	High
25	Rionegro, Antioquia	383	$552	$90	32.3%	High
26	Coveñas, Sucre	380	$1,123	$149	31.3%	High
27	Barichara, Santander	372	$473	$107	22.1%	High
28	Pasto, Nariño	350	$173	$39	26.1%	High
29	Barranquilla, Atlántico	327	$339	$64	31.6%	High
30	Villeta, RAP (Especial) Central	320	$881	$187	20.0%	High
31	San Gil, Santander	301	$197	$64	19.1%	High
32	Tolú, Sucre	287	$1,241	$195	24.3%	High
33	Anapoima, RAP (Especial) Central	286	$1,847	$292	25.8%	High
34	Paipa, Boyacá	280	$294	$74	20.4%	High
35	Valledupar, Cesar	275	$305	$83	21.1%	High
36	Montenegro, Quindío	273	$660	$142	23.3%	High
37	Santa Fe de Antioquia, Antioquia	270	$1,010	$196	23.6%	High
38	El Peñol, Antioquia	263	$1,094	$181	22.3%	High
39	Perímetro Urbano Cúcuta, Norte de Santander	258	$304	$36	35.0%	High
40	Dibulla, La Guajira	249	$586	$84	27.0%	High
41	Floridablanca, Santander	247	$372	$52	36.5%	High
42	Taganga, Magdalena	245	$325	$54	27.1%	High
43	Bello, Antioquia	232	$306	$47	36.2%	High
44	Carmen de Apicalá, Tolima	228	$711	$160	20.5%	High
45	Puerto Triunfo, Antioquia	223	$528	$93	23.2%	High
46	Cabecera Municipal, Antioquia	211	$390	$66	24.7%	High
47	Guarne, Antioquia	209	$390	$91	22.7%	High
48	La Tebaida, Quindío	209	$582	$117	24.4%	High
49	La Mesa, RAP (Especial) Central	207	$669	$145	20.6%	High
50	Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda	204	$229	$53	24.8%	High
51	San Luis, San Andrés and Providencia	198	$1,118	$128	33.9%	High
52	Quimbaya, Quindío	197	$759	$143	23.6%	High
53	Filandia, Quindío	193	$433	$86	21.1%	High
54	Calima, Valle del Cauca	193	$707	$183	17.8%	High
55	San Jerónimo, Antioquia	189	$962	$221	19.7%	High
56	Palmira, Valle del Cauca	180	$467	$86	29.1%	High
57	Itagüí, Antioquia	174	$412	$42	42.2%	High
58	Guatavita, RAP (Especial) Central	169	$445	$92	19.5%	High
59	Bogotá, Cundinamarca	168	$384	$49	38.5%	High
60	Sopetrán, Antioquia	166	$1,269	$227	21.7%	High
61	Flandes, Tolima	158	$296	$98	18.2%	High
62	Minca, Magdalena	156	$557	$103	24.3%	High
63	Pereira, Risaralda	156	$398	$58	31.1%	High
64	Riohacha, La Guajira	152	$232	$49	23.7%	High
65	Tunja, Boyacá	151	$186	$31	27.5%	High
66	Popayán, Cauca	151	$137	$30	27.3%	High
67	Perimetro Urbano Pereira, Risaralda	145	$381	$42	37.0%	High
68	Honda, Tolima	145	$734	$151	22.1%	High
69	Casco urbano de Chía, RAP (Especial) Central	144	$262	$44	29.2%	High
70	Montería, Córdoba	142	$296	$58	30.6%	High
71	Gaira, Magdalena	142	$580	$70	37.1%	High
72	Peñol, Antioquia	141	$851	$184	21.1%	High
73	La Vega, Cundinamarca	139	$792	$147	20.5%	High
74	Buga, Valle del Cauca	128	$257	$56	25.1%	High
75	San Rafael, Antioquia	119	$304	$86	16.7%	High
76	La Cazada, Sucre	113	$549	$105	23.6%	High
77	Norte, Quindío	109	$452	$89	23.4%	High
78	Neiva, Huila	108	$286	$45	29.9%	High
79	Restrepo, Meta	107	$465	$165	17.5%	High
80	Apulo, RAP (Especial) Central	106	$1,514	$277	21.9%	High
81	Zipaquirá, RAP (Especial) Central	106	$223	$50	26.5%	High
82	El Retiro, Antioquia	104	$750	$159	26.4%	High
83	Leticia, Amazonas	101	$187	$40	23.1%	High
84	Duitama, Boyacá	101	$196	$55	18.7%	High
85	El Hormiguero, Valle del Cauca	99	$228	$41	31.4%	High
86	Sogamoso, Boyacá	97	$144	$38	24.3%	High
87	Piedecuesta, Santander	97	$442	$112	23.7%	High
88	Perímetro Urbano Neiva, Huila	96	$236	$46	24.2%	High
89	Calarcá, Quindío	95	$412	$117	21.7%	High
90	Necoclí, Antioquia	91	$218	$74	18.5%	High
91	San Francisco, RAP (Especial) Central	91	$398	$107	18.5%	High
92	Mariquita, Tolima	90	$472	$130	18.9%	High
93	El Porvenir, Córdoba	87	$792	$154	23.4%	High
94	Copacabana, Antioquia	86	$891	$206	23.8%	High
95	Acandí, Chocó	86	$190	$57	22.1%	High
96	Cabecera Municipal Jericó, Antioquia	84	$257	$76	19.9%	High
97	Puerto Colombia, Atlántico	84	$336	$85	25.0%	High
98	San Onofre, Sucre	81	$552	$101	24.0%	High
99	Santa Cruz de Mompóx, Bolívar	80	$416	$100	20.5%	High
100	El Carmen de Viboral, Antioquia	77	$314	$76	25.0%	High

Most Profitable Airbnb Markets in Colombia by Revenue

The most profitable Airbnb cities in Colombia are those where hosts earn the highest average monthly revenue per listing — the single most telling indicator of a market's income potential. Anapoima, RAP (Especial) Central leads with $1,847/month at $292 ADR and 25.8% 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	Anapoima, RAP (Especial) Central	$1,847	286	$292	25.8%	High
2	Apulo, RAP (Especial) Central	$1,514	106	$277	21.9%	High
3	Cartagena, Bolívar	$1,502	7,625	$156	38.7%	High
4	Sopetrán, Antioquia	$1,269	166	$227	21.7%	High
5	Tolú, Sucre	$1,241	287	$195	24.3%	High
6	San Andrés, San Andrés and Providencia	$1,144	1,264	$99	42.9%	High
7	Coveñas, Sucre	$1,123	380	$149	31.3%	High
8	San Luis, San Andrés and Providencia	$1,118	198	$128	33.9%	High
9	El Peñol, Antioquia	$1,094	263	$181	22.3%	High
10	Santa Fe de Antioquia, Antioquia	$1,010	270	$196	23.6%	High
11	San Jerónimo, Antioquia	$962	189	$221	19.7%	High
12	Medellín, Antioquia	$934	12,244	$91	41.7%	High
13	Copacabana, Antioquia	$891	86	$206	23.8%	High
14	Villeta, RAP (Especial) Central	$881	320	$187	20.0%	High
15	Peñol, Antioquia	$851	141	$184	21.1%	High
16	La Vega, Cundinamarca	$792	139	$147	20.5%	High
17	Envigado, Antioquia	$792	870	$83	39.4%	High
18	El Porvenir, Córdoba	$792	87	$154	23.4%	High
19	Quimbaya, Quindío	$759	197	$143	23.6%	High
20	El Retiro, Antioquia	$750	104	$159	26.4%	High
21	Honda, Tolima	$734	145	$151	22.1%	High
22	Carmen de Apicalá, Tolima	$711	228	$160	20.5%	High
23	Calima, Valle del Cauca	$707	193	$183	17.8%	High
24	La Mesa, RAP (Especial) Central	$669	207	$145	20.6%	High
25	Santa Marta, Magdalena	$665	4,296	$89	31.9%	High
26	Guatapé, Antioquia	$664	474	$118	24.0%	High
27	Montenegro, Quindío	$660	273	$142	23.3%	High
28	Melgar, Tolima	$658	414	$144	21.4%	High
29	Dibulla, La Guajira	$586	249	$84	27.0%	High
30	Salento, Quindío	$586	508	$81	30.9%	High
31	La Tebaida, Quindío	$582	209	$117	24.4%	High
32	Gaira, Magdalena	$580	142	$70	37.1%	High
33	Villa de Leyva, Boyacá	$562	1,029	$115	22.0%	High
34	Minca, Magdalena	$557	156	$103	24.3%	High
35	San Onofre, Sucre	$552	81	$101	24.0%	High
36	Rionegro, Antioquia	$552	383	$90	32.3%	High
37	La Cazada, Sucre	$549	113	$105	23.6%	High
38	AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente, Risaralda	$542	1,036	$81	32.7%	High
39	Girardot, RAP (Especial) Central	$536	474	$136	20.2%	High
40	Puerto Triunfo, Antioquia	$528	223	$93	23.2%	High
41	Sabaneta, Antioquia	$505	593	$51	43.4%	High
42	Ricaurte, RAP (Especial) Central	$493	730	$115	21.0%	High
43	Barichara, Santander	$473	372	$107	22.1%	High
44	Mariquita, Tolima	$472	90	$130	18.9%	High
45	Palmira, Valle del Cauca	$467	180	$86	29.1%	High
46	Restrepo, Meta	$465	107	$165	17.5%	High
47	Armenia, Quindío	$455	411	$81	30.6%	High
48	Norte, Quindío	$452	109	$89	23.4%	High
49	Guatavita, RAP (Especial) Central	$445	169	$92	19.5%	High
50	Piedecuesta, Santander	$442	97	$112	23.7%	High
51	Filandia, Quindío	$433	193	$86	21.1%	High
52	Santa Cruz de Mompóx, Bolívar	$416	80	$100	20.5%	High
53	Calarcá, Quindío	$412	95	$117	21.7%	High
54	Itagüí, Antioquia	$412	174	$42	42.2%	High
55	San Francisco, RAP (Especial) Central	$398	91	$107	18.5%	High
56	Pereira, Risaralda	$398	156	$58	31.1%	High
57	Cabecera Municipal, Antioquia	$390	211	$66	24.7%	High
58	Guarne, Antioquia	$390	209	$91	22.7%	High
59	Bogota, Capital District, RAP (Especial) Central	$386	3,075	$49	36.1%	High
60	Bogotá, Cundinamarca	$384	168	$49	38.5%	High
61	Perimetro Urbano Pereira, Risaralda	$381	145	$42	37.0%	High
62	Floridablanca, Santander	$372	247	$52	36.5%	High
63	Bogota Capital District - Municipality, RAP (Especial) Central	$364	6,354	$44	36.9%	High
64	Perímetro Urbano Barranquilla, Atlántico	$358	1,217	$58	29.0%	High
65	Cali, Valle del Cauca	$352	3,579	$49	32.4%	High
66	Barranquilla, Atlántico	$339	327	$64	31.6%	High
67	Puerto Colombia, Atlántico	$336	84	$85	25.0%	High
68	Villavicencio, Meta	$331	421	$106	22.3%	High
69	Taganga, Magdalena	$325	245	$54	27.1%	High
70	Bogotá, Bogota	$323	1,350	$46	36.8%	High
71	El Carmen de Viboral, Antioquia	$314	77	$76	25.0%	High
72	Bucaramanga, Santander	$307	565	$42	34.6%	High
73	Bello, Antioquia	$306	232	$47	36.2%	High
74	Valledupar, Cesar	$305	275	$83	21.1%	High
75	San Rafael, Antioquia	$304	119	$86	16.7%	High
76	Perímetro Urbano Cúcuta, Norte de Santander	$304	258	$36	35.0%	High
77	Perímetro Urbano Armenia, Quindío	$300	468	$41	34.0%	High
78	Flandes, Tolima	$296	158	$98	18.2%	High
79	Montería, Córdoba	$296	142	$58	30.6%	High
80	Paipa, Boyacá	$294	280	$74	20.4%	High
81	Neiva, Huila	$286	108	$45	29.9%	High
82	Manizales, Caldas	$269	568	$39	32.0%	High
83	Casco urbano de Chía, RAP (Especial) Central	$262	144	$44	29.2%	High
84	Buga, Valle del Cauca	$257	128	$56	25.1%	High
85	Cabecera Municipal Jericó, Antioquia	$257	84	$76	19.9%	High
86	Perímetro Urbano Neiva, Huila	$236	96	$46	24.2%	High
87	Ibagué, Tolima	$233	622	$47	27.4%	High
88	Riohacha, La Guajira	$232	152	$49	23.7%	High
89	Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda	$229	204	$53	24.8%	High
90	El Hormiguero, Valle del Cauca	$228	99	$41	31.4%	High
91	Zipaquirá, RAP (Especial) Central	$223	106	$50	26.5%	High
92	Necoclí, Antioquia	$218	91	$74	18.5%	High
93	San Gil, Santander	$197	301	$64	19.1%	High
94	Duitama, Boyacá	$196	101	$55	18.7%	High
95	Acandí, Chocó	$190	86	$57	22.1%	High
96	Leticia, Amazonas	$187	101	$40	23.1%	High
97	Tunja, Boyacá	$186	151	$31	27.5%	High
98	Pasto, Nariño	$173	350	$39	26.1%	High
99	Sogamoso, Boyacá	$144	97	$38	24.3%	High
100	Popayán, Cauca	$137	151	$30	27.3%	High

Most Expensive Airbnb Markets in Colombia 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. Anapoima, RAP (Especial) Central commands the highest Airbnb nightly rate in Colombia at $292/night, generating $1,847/month at 25.8% 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	Anapoima, RAP (Especial) Central	$292	286	$1,847	25.8%	High
2	Apulo, RAP (Especial) Central	$277	106	$1,514	21.9%	High
3	Sopetrán, Antioquia	$227	166	$1,269	21.7%	High
4	San Jerónimo, Antioquia	$221	189	$962	19.7%	High
5	Copacabana, Antioquia	$206	86	$891	23.8%	High
6	Santa Fe de Antioquia, Antioquia	$196	270	$1,010	23.6%	High
7	Tolú, Sucre	$195	287	$1,241	24.3%	High
8	Villeta, RAP (Especial) Central	$187	320	$881	20.0%	High
9	Peñol, Antioquia	$184	141	$851	21.1%	High
10	Calima, Valle del Cauca	$183	193	$707	17.8%	High
11	El Peñol, Antioquia	$181	263	$1,094	22.3%	High
12	Restrepo, Meta	$165	107	$465	17.5%	High
13	Carmen de Apicalá, Tolima	$160	228	$711	20.5%	High
14	El Retiro, Antioquia	$159	104	$750	26.4%	High
15	Cartagena, Bolívar	$156	7,625	$1,502	38.7%	High
16	El Porvenir, Córdoba	$154	87	$792	23.4%	High
17	Honda, Tolima	$151	145	$734	22.1%	High
18	Coveñas, Sucre	$149	380	$1,123	31.3%	High
19	La Vega, Cundinamarca	$147	139	$792	20.5%	High
20	La Mesa, RAP (Especial) Central	$145	207	$669	20.6%	High
21	Melgar, Tolima	$144	414	$658	21.4%	High
22	Quimbaya, Quindío	$143	197	$759	23.6%	High
23	Montenegro, Quindío	$142	273	$660	23.3%	High
24	Girardot, RAP (Especial) Central	$136	474	$536	20.2%	High
25	Mariquita, Tolima	$130	90	$472	18.9%	High
26	San Luis, San Andrés and Providencia	$128	198	$1,118	33.9%	High
27	Guatapé, Antioquia	$118	474	$664	24.0%	High
28	La Tebaida, Quindío	$117	209	$582	24.4%	High
29	Calarcá, Quindío	$117	95	$412	21.7%	High
30	Villa de Leyva, Boyacá	$115	1,029	$562	22.0%	High
31	Ricaurte, RAP (Especial) Central	$115	730	$493	21.0%	High
32	Piedecuesta, Santander	$112	97	$442	23.7%	High
33	San Francisco, RAP (Especial) Central	$107	91	$398	18.5%	High
34	Barichara, Santander	$107	372	$473	22.1%	High
35	Villavicencio, Meta	$106	421	$331	22.3%	High
36	La Cazada, Sucre	$105	113	$549	23.6%	High
37	Minca, Magdalena	$103	156	$557	24.3%	High
38	San Onofre, Sucre	$101	81	$552	24.0%	High
39	Santa Cruz de Mompóx, Bolívar	$100	80	$416	20.5%	High
40	San Andrés, San Andrés and Providencia	$99	1,264	$1,144	42.9%	High
41	Flandes, Tolima	$98	158	$296	18.2%	High
42	Puerto Triunfo, Antioquia	$93	223	$528	23.2%	High
43	Guatavita, RAP (Especial) Central	$92	169	$445	19.5%	High
44	Medellín, Antioquia	$91	12,244	$934	41.7%	High
45	Guarne, Antioquia	$91	209	$390	22.7%	High
46	Rionegro, Antioquia	$90	383	$552	32.3%	High
47	Santa Marta, Magdalena	$89	4,296	$665	31.9%	High
48	Norte, Quindío	$89	109	$452	23.4%	High
49	San Rafael, Antioquia	$86	119	$304	16.7%	High
50	Filandia, Quindío	$86	193	$433	21.1%	High
51	Palmira, Valle del Cauca	$86	180	$467	29.1%	High
52	Puerto Colombia, Atlántico	$85	84	$336	25.0%	High
53	Dibulla, La Guajira	$84	249	$586	27.0%	High
54	Valledupar, Cesar	$83	275	$305	21.1%	High
55	Envigado, Antioquia	$83	870	$792	39.4%	High
56	AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente, Risaralda	$81	1,036	$542	32.7%	High
57	Salento, Quindío	$81	508	$586	30.9%	High
58	Armenia, Quindío	$81	411	$455	30.6%	High
59	Cabecera Municipal Jericó, Antioquia	$76	84	$257	19.9%	High
60	El Carmen de Viboral, Antioquia	$76	77	$314	25.0%	High
61	Necoclí, Antioquia	$74	91	$218	18.5%	High
62	Paipa, Boyacá	$74	280	$294	20.4%	High
63	Gaira, Magdalena	$70	142	$580	37.1%	High
64	Cabecera Municipal, Antioquia	$66	211	$390	24.7%	High
65	San Gil, Santander	$64	301	$197	19.1%	High
66	Barranquilla, Atlántico	$64	327	$339	31.6%	High
67	Perímetro Urbano Barranquilla, Atlántico	$58	1,217	$358	29.0%	High
68	Montería, Córdoba	$58	142	$296	30.6%	High
69	Pereira, Risaralda	$58	156	$398	31.1%	High
70	Acandí, Chocó	$57	86	$190	22.1%	High
71	Buga, Valle del Cauca	$56	128	$257	25.1%	High
72	Duitama, Boyacá	$55	101	$196	18.7%	High
73	Taganga, Magdalena	$54	245	$325	27.1%	High
74	Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda	$53	204	$229	24.8%	High
75	Floridablanca, Santander	$52	247	$372	36.5%	High
76	Sabaneta, Antioquia	$51	593	$505	43.4%	High
77	Zipaquirá, RAP (Especial) Central	$50	106	$223	26.5%	High
78	Cali, Valle del Cauca	$49	3,579	$352	32.4%	High
79	Bogotá, Cundinamarca	$49	168	$384	38.5%	High
80	Bogota, Capital District, RAP (Especial) Central	$49	3,075	$386	36.1%	High
81	Riohacha, La Guajira	$49	152	$232	23.7%	High
82	Bello, Antioquia	$47	232	$306	36.2%	High
83	Ibagué, Tolima	$47	622	$233	27.4%	High
84	Perímetro Urbano Neiva, Huila	$46	96	$236	24.2%	High
85	Bogotá, Bogota	$46	1,350	$323	36.8%	High
86	Neiva, Huila	$45	108	$286	29.9%	High
87	Casco urbano de Chía, RAP (Especial) Central	$44	144	$262	29.2%	High
88	Bogota Capital District - Municipality, RAP (Especial) Central	$44	6,354	$364	36.9%	High
89	Bucaramanga, Santander	$42	565	$307	34.6%	High
90	Itagüí, Antioquia	$42	174	$412	42.2%	High
91	Perimetro Urbano Pereira, Risaralda	$42	145	$381	37.0%	High
92	El Hormiguero, Valle del Cauca	$41	99	$228	31.4%	High
93	Perímetro Urbano Armenia, Quindío	$41	468	$300	34.0%	High
94	Leticia, Amazonas	$40	101	$187	23.1%	High
95	Manizales, Caldas	$39	568	$269	32.0%	High
96	Pasto, Nariño	$39	350	$173	26.1%	High
97	Sogamoso, Boyacá	$38	97	$144	24.3%	High
98	Perímetro Urbano Cúcuta, Norte de Santander	$36	258	$304	35.0%	High
99	Tunja, Boyacá	$31	151	$186	27.5%	High
100	Popayán, Cauca	$30	151	$137	27.3%	High

Highest Occupancy Airbnb Markets in Colombia

Airbnb occupancy rate measures the percentage of available nights actually booked — the most telling indicator of short-term rental demand in a market. Sabaneta, Antioquia leads Colombia with 43.4% occupancy, $505/month revenue, and 593 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	Sabaneta, Antioquia	43.4%	593	$505	$51	High
2	San Andrés, San Andrés and Providencia	42.9%	1,264	$1,144	$99	High
3	Medellín, Antioquia	41.7%	12,244	$934	$91	High
4	Envigado, Antioquia	39.4%	870	$792	$83	High
5	Cartagena, Bolívar	38.7%	7,625	$1,502	$156	High
6	Bogota Capital District - Municipality, RAP (Especial) Central	36.9%	6,354	$364	$44	High
7	Bogotá, Bogota	36.8%	1,350	$323	$46	High
8	Bogota, Capital District, RAP (Especial) Central	36.1%	3,075	$386	$49	High
9	Bucaramanga, Santander	34.6%	565	$307	$42	High
10	Perímetro Urbano Armenia, Quindío	34.0%	468	$300	$41	High
11	AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente, Risaralda	32.7%	1,036	$542	$81	High
12	Cali, Valle del Cauca	32.4%	3,579	$352	$49	High
13	Rionegro, Antioquia	32.3%	383	$552	$90	High
14	Manizales, Caldas	32.0%	568	$269	$39	High
15	Santa Marta, Magdalena	31.9%	4,296	$665	$89	High
16	Barranquilla, Atlántico	31.6%	327	$339	$64	High
17	Coveñas, Sucre	31.3%	380	$1,123	$149	High
18	Salento, Quindío	30.9%	508	$586	$81	High
19	Armenia, Quindío	30.6%	411	$455	$81	High
20	Perímetro Urbano Barranquilla, Atlántico	29.0%	1,217	$358	$58	High
21	Ibagué, Tolima	27.4%	622	$233	$47	High
22	Pasto, Nariño	26.1%	350	$173	$39	High
23	Guatapé, Antioquia	24.0%	474	$664	$118	High
24	Villavicencio, Meta	22.3%	421	$331	$106	High
25	Barichara, Santander	22.1%	372	$473	$107	High
26	Villa de Leyva, Boyacá	22.0%	1,029	$562	$115	High
27	Melgar, Tolima	21.4%	414	$658	$144	High
28	Ricaurte, RAP (Especial) Central	21.0%	730	$493	$115	High
29	Girardot, RAP (Especial) Central	20.2%	474	$536	$136	High
30	Villeta, RAP (Especial) Central	20.0%	320	$881	$187	High
31	San Gil, Santander	19.1%	301	$197	$64	High

How to Choose an Airbnb Investment Market in Colombia

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 Colombia 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 Colombia

Understanding the regulatory environment is critical for any Airbnb investment in Colombia. 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: 0 have a low regulation profile (generally operator-friendly with minimal licensing requirements), 0 have medium regulation (some permit or registration requirements), and 100 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 Colombia

This page ranks Airbnb markets in Colombia 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 Colombia.

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

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

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

Medellín, Antioquia leads this ranking for Colombia with 12,244 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 Colombia?

Anapoima, RAP (Especial) Central posts the highest average monthly revenue in this ranking at $1,847. 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 Colombia?

Sabaneta, Antioquia has the highest occupancy rate in this comparison at 43.4%. 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.

Is short-term rental investing still profitable in Colombia in 2026?

The markets ranked here average 26.6% occupancy, and the top performer posts $1,847 in monthly revenue. Profitability depends on property acquisition cost, local operating expenses, and regulation compliance — but the data shows active, performing markets exist across Colombia 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 Colombia?

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 Colombia?

First-time investors in Colombia 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 Colombia?

Across the markets ranked here, the average occupancy rate in Colombia is 26.6%. 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 Colombia?

Regulation is one of the most overlooked risks in short-term rental investing. In Colombia, 0 of 100 ranked markets have low regulation, 0 have medium, and 100 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 Colombia?

Markets with fewer than 100 active listings can show volatile averages that do not predict future performance. The median market in this Colombia ranking has about 204 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 Colombia?

Seasonal markets in Colombia 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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