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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Colombia (2026)

San Andrés is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Colombia in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 37 markets. Its listings averaged $15,700 in revenue over the 12 months to September 2026 and were booked on 47% of nights. It leads on the blend rather than on any one measure, placing 1st of 37 for occupancy, 1st of 33 for revenue growth and 3rd of 37 for revenue per listing. Medellín and Cartagena come next.

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Markets tracked
323
Active Airbnb listings
83,100
Avg. revenue per listing
$8,000
Occupancy rate
33%
Avg. nightly rate
$96
Revenue change, typical market
+1%

The short answer

Colombia Airbnb Market at a Glance

Across Colombia, the 83,100 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $8,000 over the same period. They were booked on 33% of nights at about $96 a night; the ranking covers the 37 markets with at least 300 active listings.

Anapoima, Cartagena and San Andrés earn the most per listing without leaning on one short season: their slowest month still brings in 55–64% of their best.

The ranking weighs revenue per listing most, then occupancy and market size, then how evenly income spreads across the year and how it changed on the year. It reflects rental performance, not purchase prices or local short-term rental rules. Most listings in every one of the 37 ranked markets display a registration number, so confirm the local rules for any address you consider. How the ranking works.

Where the top 10 Airbnb markets in Colombia are

Each dot is one of the 323 markets AirROI tracks in Colombia (5 outlying ones fall outside the map), sized by active listings and coloured by average revenue per listing. Select a number to jump to its profile.

Where the top 10 Airbnb markets in Colombia areDot map of 318 Airbnb markets. Numbered pins mark the top-ranked markets: 1 San Andrés, 2 Medellín, 3 Cartagena, 4 Envigado, 5 AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente, 6 Bogota Capital District - Municipality, 7 Sabaneta, 8 Santa Marta, 9 Anapoima, 10 Salento.10987654321© OpenStreetMap
Avg. revenueUnder $3.2k$3.2k–$4.9k$4.9k–$7.6k$7.6k+ Under 30 listings 1 Top-ranked market

All money figures on this page are in US dollars.

Top 10

The Top 10 Airbnb Markets in Colombia

Each profile draws on the market's full AirROI report: how it earns, when in the year, who books and what sells. Monthly figures are averages per listing active in that month, so twelve of them add up to more than the annual average, which also counts listings that operated for only part of the year.

The top 10 Airbnb markets in Colombia at a glance
#MarketAvg. revenueOccupancy
San Andrés High occupancy · Growing revenue$15,70047%
Medellín Large market · Year-round demand$10,30041%
Cartagena High earnings · Large market$17,30039%
4 Envigado Year-round demand · High occupancy$9,31040%
5 AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente Growing revenue · Large market$6,95033%
6 Bogota Capital District - Municipality Year-round demand · Large market$4,58037%
7 Sabaneta High occupancy · Year-round demand$5,82043%
8 Santa Marta Large market · Year-round demand$7,67031%
9 Anapoima High earnings · Growing revenue$22,60025%
10 Salento Growing revenue$6,79030%

  1. 1. San Andrés

    Known for: High occupancy · Growing revenue

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in San Andrés, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in San Andrés, 2 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in San Andrés, 4 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in San Andrés
    Avg. revenue
    $15,700 +34% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    47%
    Nightly rate
    $110
    Active listings
    1,500

    Where it places among the 37 ranked markets in Colombia

    • Revenue 3rd of 37
    • Occupancy 1st of 37
    • Market size 6th of 37
    • Year-round 19th of 37
    • Growth 1st of 33
    How it earns
    San Andrés fills more nights than any other ranked market in Colombia: 47% of them, at about $110 a night. That adds up to $15,700 per listing over the year, the third-highest of the 37 ranked markets. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about $1,160 a month, while the top quarter clear $2,600 and the top 10% $4,440, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of Colombia. Revenue per listing rose 34% over the year, the biggest gain in Colombia, helped by nightly rates 17% higher, even as the number of listings grew 38%.
    When it earns
    San Andrés' season runs from January to August, peaking in January at about $2,030 per listing; September, the quietest month, brings in about $1,130. Guests book early, about 47 days ahead against roughly 26 for the typical market in Colombia, and stay about 5 nights.
    Who books
    Most guests come from abroad (63%), led by visitors from Brazil, the United States and Argentina.
    Guest expectations
    Average ratings (4.65 stars) trail the typical market in Colombia (4.76), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
    Who it suits
    It suits buyers who prefer a smaller one- or two-bedroom place.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $1,160/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $2,600+/mo
    Booked ahead
    47 days
    Average stay
    5 nights
    Guests from abroad
    63%
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms

    Areas in the full report: San Luis · Centro Histórico · Punta Sur

    Full San Andrés Airbnb report

  2. 2. Medellín

    Known for: Large market · Year-round demand

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Medellín, 12 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Medellín, 10 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Medellín, 8 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Medellín
    Avg. revenue
    $10,300 −9% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    41%
    Nightly rate
    $93
    Active listings
    14,200

    Where it places among the 37 ranked markets in Colombia

    • Revenue 6th of 37
    • Occupancy 3rd of 37
    • Market size 1st of 37
    • Year-round 1st of 37
    • Growth 28th of 33
    How it earns
    Listings in Medellín are booked on 41% of nights, the third-highest occupancy of the 37 ranked markets, at about $93 a night. Listings averaged $10,300 in revenue over the year, the sixth-highest of the 37 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $767 a month; the top quarter clear $1,510 or more. Revenue per listing slipped 9% over the year even with rates 9% higher, as bookings softened.
    When it earns
    Income in Medellín is unusually even: September, the slowest month, still brings in about three-quarters of July's revenue. Trips run long, about 7 nights on average against 5 nights for the typical market in Colombia, booked about 31 days ahead.
    Who books
    Most guests come from abroad (77%), led by visitors from the United States, Mexico and Canada.
    What sells
    The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (43% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 81% of supply.
    Who it suits
    Best for buyers who want income that holds up all year.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $767/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $1,510+/mo
    Booked ahead
    31 days
    Average stay
    7 nights
    Guests from abroad
    77%
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom

    Areas in the full report: El Poblado · Laureles · Envigado

    Full Medellín Airbnb report

  3. 3. Cartagena

    Known for: High earnings · Large market

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Cartagena, 13 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Cartagena, 13 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Cartagena, 10 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Cartagena
    Avg. revenue
    $17,300 −9% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    39%
    Nightly rate
    $160
    Active listings
    9,180

    Where it places among the 37 ranked markets in Colombia

    • Revenue 2nd of 37
    • Occupancy 5th of 37
    • Market size 2nd of 37
    • Year-round 8th of 37
    • Growth 30th of 33
    How it earns
    Cartagena commands premium rates, about $160 a night, and still books 39% of nights, 6 points above the Colombia average. Average revenue per listing came to $17,300, the second-highest of the 37 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $1,210, and the best quarter clear $2,340. Revenue per listing slipped 9% over the year.
    When it earns
    Cartagena earns steadily through the year, from about $1,740 per listing in October to $2,700 in January. Bookings arrive well in advance, about 36 days before check-in, so much of a season's calendar fills early; stays average 5 nights.
    Who books
    Most guests come from abroad (71%), led by visitors from the United States, Mexico and Canada.
    What sells
    Two-bedroom homes lead the market (38% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 77% of supply.
    Who it suits
    A good fit for buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay and want income that holds up all year.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $1,210/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $2,340+/mo
    Booked ahead
    36 days
    Average stay
    5 nights
    Guests from abroad
    71%
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms

    Areas in the full report: Old Town · Getsemani · Bocagrande

    Full Cartagena Airbnb report

  4. 4. Envigado

    Known for: Year-round demand · High occupancy

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Envigado, 7 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Envigado, 7 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Envigado, 8 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Envigado
    Avg. revenue
    $9,310 −3% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    40%
    Nightly rate
    $96
    Active listings
    951

    Where it places among the 37 ranked markets in Colombia

    • Revenue 8th of 37
    • Occupancy 4th of 37
    • Market size 9th of 37
    • Year-round 2nd of 37
    • Growth 20th of 33
    How it earns
    Demand runs high in Envigado: 40% of nights booked, the fourth-highest occupancy of the 37 ranked markets, at about $96 a night. That adds up to $9,310 per listing over the year, the eighth-highest of the 37 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $636 and a top-quarter listing $1,220 or more.
    When it earns
    Demand in Envigado holds up through the year: September, the slowest month, still brings in about three-quarters of August's revenue. Guests stay about 9 nights, longer than in most of Colombia, and book about 27 days ahead.
    Who books
    Most guests come from abroad (65%), led by visitors from the United States, Canada and Mexico.
    What sells
    The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (32% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 73% of supply.
    Who it suits
    It suits buyers who want income that holds up all year.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $636/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $1,220+/mo
    Booked ahead
    27 days
    Average stay
    9 nights
    Guests from abroad
    65%
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms

    Areas in the full report: La Buena Mesa · El Portal · Zaragoza

    Full Envigado Airbnb report

  5. 5. AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente

    Known for: Growing revenue · Large market

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente, 4 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente, 4 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente
    Avg. revenue
    $6,950 +14% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    33%
    Nightly rate
    $89
    Active listings
    916

    Where it places among the 37 ranked markets in Colombia

    • Revenue 15th of 37
    • Occupancy 11th of 37
    • Market size 10th of 37
    • Year-round 12th of 37
    • Growth 3rd of 33
    How it earns
    AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente books 33% of nights at about $89 a night, close to the typical market in Colombia. Moderate rates keep revenue per listing at $6,950, 13% below the Colombia average. A typical listing takes in about $473 a month; the top quarter clear $991 or more. Revenue per listing rose 14% over the year, the third-biggest gain in Colombia, helped by nightly rates 19% higher.
    When it earns
    AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente has two seasons, June–August and December–January. December is the strongest month at about $1,180 per listing, and September the quietest at about $695. Trips run long, about 6 nights on average against 5 nights for the typical market in Colombia, booked about 26 days ahead.
    Who books
    Most guests come from abroad (53%), led by visitors from the United States, Mexico and Spain.
    What sells
    One-bedroom homes lead the market (30% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 63% of supply.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $473/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $991+/mo
    Booked ahead
    26 days
    Average stay
    6 nights
    Guests from abroad
    53%
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom

    Areas in the full report: Pereira · Santa Rosa de Cabal · La Virginia

    Full AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente Airbnb report

  6. 6. Bogota Capital District - Municipality

    Known for: Year-round demand · Large market

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Bogota Capital District - Municipality, 4 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Bogota Capital District - Municipality, 4 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Bogota Capital District - Municipality, 4 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Bogota Capital District - Municipality
    Avg. revenue
    $4,580 +7% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    37%
    Nightly rate
    $46
    Active listings
    5,400

    Where it places among the 37 ranked markets in Colombia

    • Revenue 24th of 37
    • Occupancy 6th of 37
    • Market size 3rd of 37
    • Year-round 2nd of 37
    • Growth 12th of 33
    How it earns
    Bogota Capital District - Municipality earns on volume. Rates run below the Colombia average at about $46 a night, but listings book 37% of nights. Moderate rates keep revenue per listing at $4,580, 43% below the Colombia average. Its place at #6 rests on year-round demand (2nd of 37) and market size (3rd of 37) rather than on revenue per listing. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $439, and the best quarter clear $821. Revenue per listing rose 7% over the year, helped by nightly rates 19% higher.
    When it earns
    Bogota Capital District - Municipality earns steadily through the year, from about $530 per listing in April to $718 in July. Guests stay about 7 nights, longer than in most of Colombia, and book about 22 days ahead.
    Who books
    Most guests come from abroad (63%), led by visitors from the United States, Mexico and Canada.
    What sells
    Smaller places set the market: only 10% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 36% in the typical market in Colombia; apartments and condos make up 85% of supply.
    Who it suits
    Best for buyers who want income that holds up all year and prefer a smaller one- or two-bedroom place.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $439/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $821+/mo
    Booked ahead
    22 days
    Average stay
    7 nights
    Guests from abroad
    63%
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom

    Areas in the full report: La Candelaria · Chapinero · Zona Rosa

    Full Bogota Capital District - Municipality Airbnb report

  7. 7. Sabaneta

    Known for: High occupancy · Year-round demand

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Sabaneta, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Sabaneta, 4 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Sabaneta, 9 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Sabaneta
    Avg. revenue
    $5,820 +5% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    43%
    Nightly rate
    $55
    Active listings
    684

    Where it places among the 37 ranked markets in Colombia

    • Revenue 21st of 37
    • Occupancy 2nd of 37
    • Market size 16th of 37
    • Year-round 4th of 37
    • Growth 15th of 33
    How it earns
    Rates in Sabaneta sit below the Colombia average, at about $55 a night, but listings are booked on 43% of nights. Moderate rates keep revenue per listing at $5,820, 27% below the Colombia average. Its place at #7 rests on occupancy (2nd of 37) and year-round demand (4th of 37) rather than on revenue per listing. Month to month, the median listing earns about $647 and a top-quarter listing $1,080 or more. With 684 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
    When it earns
    Demand in Sabaneta holds up through the year: September, the slowest month, still brings in about two-thirds of December's revenue. Trips run long, about 9 nights on average against 5 nights for the typical market in Colombia, booked about 23 days ahead.
    Who books
    Most guests come from abroad (61%), led by visitors from the United States, Canada and Mexico.
    What sells
    The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (39% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 95% of supply.
    Who it suits
    A good fit for buyers who want income that holds up all year and would rather price for occupancy than for rate.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $647/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $1,080+/mo
    Booked ahead
    23 days
    Average stay
    9 nights
    Guests from abroad
    61%
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms

    Areas in the full report: La Doctora · Zaragoza · El Trapiche

    Full Sabaneta Airbnb report

  8. 8. Santa Marta

    Known for: Large market · Year-round demand

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Santa Marta, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Santa Marta, 4 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Santa Marta, 3 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Santa Marta
    Avg. revenue
    $7,670 −11% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    31%
    Nightly rate
    $93
    Active listings
    4,960

    Where it places among the 37 ranked markets in Colombia

    • Revenue 12th of 37
    • Occupancy 18th of 37
    • Market size 4th of 37
    • Year-round 14th of 37
    • Growth 32nd of 33
    How it earns
    Santa Marta is Colombia's fourth-largest Airbnb market, with 4,960 active listings to price against. Revenue per listing, $7,670, is close to the Colombia average. A typical listing takes in about $678 a month; the top quarter clear $1,310 or more. Nightly rates rose 8%, but fewer booked nights left revenue per listing 11% lower on the year.
    When it earns
    Revenue in Santa Marta peaks twice, over June–July and again over December–January; January leads at about $1,430 per listing, while September brings in about $817. Guests book early, about 39 days ahead against roughly 26 for the typical market in Colombia, and stay about 5 nights.
    Who books
    More than four in ten guests (43%) travel from abroad, most often from the United States and Canada.
    What sells
    One-bedroom homes lead the market (37% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 76% of supply.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $678/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $1,310+/mo
    Booked ahead
    39 days
    Average stay
    5 nights
    Guests from abroad
    43%
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom

    Areas in the full report: Rodadero · Centro Histórico · Taganga

    Full Santa Marta Airbnb report

  9. 9. Anapoima

    Known for: High earnings · Growing revenue

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Anapoima, 7 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Anapoima, 6 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Anapoima, 4 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Anapoima
    Avg. revenue
    $22,600 +11% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    25%
    Nightly rate
    $310
    Active listings
    326

    Where it places among the 37 ranked markets in Colombia

    • Revenue 1st of 37
    • Occupancy 24th of 37
    • Market size 35th of 37
    • Year-round 12th of 37
    • Growth 7th of 33
    How it earns
    Anapoima earns on price: guests pay about $310 a night, about 3.2 times the Colombia average. Average revenue per listing came to $22,600, the highest of the 37 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $1,830, and the best quarter clear $3,860. Revenue per listing rose 11% over the year, helped by nightly rates 12% higher, even as the number of listings grew 21%. Its 326 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
    When it earns
    Anapoima has two seasons, June–August and December–January. December is the strongest month at about $3,620 per listing, and September the quietest at about $2,140.
    What sells
    Big homes set the market: 90% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 36% in the typical market in Colombia, and houses make up 80% of supply.
    Who books
    Most guests are domestic (83%), and the United States and Canada send the most visitors from abroad.
    Who it suits
    It suits buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay and want a large home for groups and families.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $1,830/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $3,860+/mo
    Booked ahead
    33 days
    Average stay
    4 nights
    Guests from abroad
    17%
    Most common home size
    5+ bedrooms

    Areas in the full report: Anapoima Centro · La Vega · La Union

    Full Anapoima Airbnb report

  10. 10. Salento

    Known for: Growing revenue

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Salento, 3 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Salento, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Salento, 6 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Salento
    Avg. revenue
    $6,790 +12% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    30%
    Nightly rate
    $87
    Active listings
    617

    Where it places among the 37 ranked markets in Colombia

    • Revenue 16th of 37
    • Occupancy 20th of 37
    • Market size 18th of 37
    • Year-round 16th of 37
    • Growth 6th of 33
    How it earns
    Salento listings charge about $87 a night, 9% below the Colombia average, and are booked on 30% of nights. Moderate rates keep revenue per listing at $6,790, 15% below the Colombia average. Its place at #10 rests on revenue growth (6th of 33) rather than on revenue per listing. Month to month, the median listing earns about $548 and a top-quarter listing $1,080 or more. Revenue per listing rose 12% over the year, helped by nightly rates 15% higher, even as the number of listings grew 58%. With 617 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
    When it earns
    Revenue in Salento peaks twice, over June–August and again over December–January; July leads at about $1,120 per listing, while September brings in about $629. Bookings arrive well in advance, about 40 days before check-in, so much of a season's calendar fills early; stays average 3 nights.
    Who books
    Most guests come from abroad (71%), led by visitors from the United States, Mexico and France.
    What sells
    Private rooms are a large part of supply (45% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $548/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $1,080+/mo
    Booked ahead
    40 days
    Average stay
    3 nights
    Guests from abroad
    71%
    Most common home size
    3 bedrooms

    Areas in the full report: Salento Town · Cocora Valley · Finca de Café

    Full Salento Airbnb report

Full ranking

How All 37 Ranked Markets in Colombia Compare

The overall ranking with the five measures behind it. "Slow month" is a market's weakest month of revenue as a share of its best, so a higher figure means steadier income. Select a column heading to re-sort.

Top Airbnb markets in Colombia, ranked by AirROI
San Andrés High occupancy, growing revenue$15,67247%$10955%+34%1,496
Medellín Large market, year-round demand$10,34441%$9376%−9%14,169
Cartagena High earnings, large market$17,30839%$15864%−9%9,175
4Envigado Year-round demand, high occupancy$9,30540%$9674%−3%951
5AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente Growing revenue, large market$6,94933%$8959%+14%916
6Bogota Capital District - Municipality Year-round demand, large market$4,57937%$4674%+7%5,398
7Sabaneta High occupancy, year-round demand$5,82043%$5567%+5%684
8Santa Marta Large market, year-round demand$7,66831%$9357%−11%4,964
9Anapoima High earnings, growing revenue$22,55625%$30859%+11%326
10Salento Growing revenue$6,78630%$8756%+12%617
11Guatapé$7,97624%$12956%+3%558
12Cali Large market, year-round demand$4,03233%$5265%−5%4,493
13Coveñas High earnings$13,42732%$15942%+1%478
14Melgar Growing revenue, high earnings$8,36022%$15056%+12%472
15Gaira High occupancy$5,99635%$7854%–522
16Perímetro Urbano Barranquilla Year-round demand, large market$4,39329%$6265%−8%1,062
17Rionegro$6,97632%$9550%−9%523
18Bucaramanga Year-round demand, high occupancy$3,76135%$4265%−4%676
19Montenegro Growing revenue, year-round demand$7,90524%$14657%+8%300
20Villa de Leyva Large market, growing revenue$6,75921%$11749%+10%1,221
21Villeta High earnings$10,17721%$18754%−3%442
22Girardot Growing revenue$6,95221%$14352%+8%559
23Perímetro Urbano Armenia Growing revenue, high occupancy$3,80535%$4562%+12%408
24Ricaurte$5,99121%$12155%+7%876
25Armenia$4,85931%$7150%–700

By measure

Colombia Airbnb Markets Ranked by Revenue, Nightly Rate and Occupancy

The overall ranking balances five measures. These lists take one at a time, for buyers who care most about income, pricing power, bookings, a steady calendar, momentum or market size.

Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Colombia

Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 600 listings.

Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Colombia
#MarketRevenue
Cartagena #3 overall$17,300
San Andrés #1 overall$15,700
Medellín #2 overall$10,300
4Envigado #4 overall$9,310
5Santa Marta #8 overall$7,670
6AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente #5 overall$6,950
7Salento #10 overall$6,790
8Villa de Leyva #20 overall$6,760
9Ricaurte #24 overall$5,990
10Sabaneta #7 overall$5,820
11Armenia #25 overall$4,860
12Bogota Capital District - Municipality #6 overall$4,580
13Perímetro Urbano Barranquilla #16 overall$4,390
14Cali #12 overall$4,030
15Barranquilla #27 overall$4,000
16Bucaramanga #18 overall$3,760
17Manizales #28 overall$3,380
18Ibagué #32 overall$2,810

Most expensive Airbnb markets in Colombia by nightly rate

Average rate per booked night. A high rate earns most where occupancy holds up too. Markets with at least 600 listings.

Most expensive Airbnb markets in Colombia by nightly rate
#MarketNightly
Cartagena #3 overall$160
Ricaurte #24 overall$120
Villa de Leyva #20 overall$115
4San Andrés #1 overall$110
5Envigado #4 overall$96
6Medellín #2 overall$93
7Santa Marta #8 overall$93
8AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente #5 overall$89
9Salento #10 overall$87
10Armenia #25 overall$71
11Barranquilla #27 overall$65
12Perímetro Urbano Barranquilla #16 overall$62
13Sabaneta #7 overall$55
14Cali #12 overall$52
15Ibagué #32 overall$50
16Manizales #28 overall$47
17Bogota Capital District - Municipality #6 overall$46
18Bucaramanga #18 overall$42

Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Colombia

Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 600 listings.

Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Colombia
#MarketOccupancy
San Andrés #1 overall47%
Sabaneta #7 overall43%
Medellín #2 overall41%
4Envigado #4 overall40%
5Cartagena #3 overall39%
6Bogota Capital District - Municipality #6 overall37%
7Bucaramanga #18 overall35%
8AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente #5 overall33%
9Cali #12 overall33%
10Barranquilla #27 overall32%
11Manizales #28 overall32%
12Santa Marta #8 overall31%
13Armenia #25 overall31%
14Salento #10 overall30%
15Perímetro Urbano Barranquilla #16 overall29%
16Ibagué #32 overall28%
17Villa de Leyva #20 overall21%
18Ricaurte #24 overall21%

Most year-round Airbnb markets in Colombia

Revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month, so a higher figure means steadier income. Markets with at least 600 listings.

Most year-round Airbnb markets in Colombia
#MarketSlow month
Medellín #2 overall76%
Bogota Capital District - Municipality #6 overall74%
Envigado #4 overall74%
4Sabaneta #7 overall67%
5Cali #12 overall65%
6Perímetro Urbano Barranquilla #16 overall65%
7Bucaramanga #18 overall65%
8Cartagena #3 overall64%
9Ibagué #32 overall60%
10AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente #5 overall59%
11Santa Marta #8 overall57%
12Salento #10 overall56%
13San Andrés #1 overall55%
14Ricaurte #24 overall55%
15Manizales #28 overall55%
16Barranquilla #27 overall50%
17Armenia #25 overall50%
18Villa de Leyva #20 overall49%

Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in Colombia

Change in revenue per listing from the year before, among markets where it rose. Markets with at least 600 listings.

Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in Colombia
#MarketChange
San Andrés #1 overall+34%
AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente #5 overall+14%
Salento #10 overall+12%
4Villa de Leyva #20 overall+10%
5Manizales #28 overall+9%
6Bogota Capital District - Municipality #6 overall+7%
7Ricaurte #24 overall+7%
8Sabaneta #7 overall+5%

Largest Airbnb markets in Colombia

Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.

Largest Airbnb markets in Colombia
#MarketListings
Medellín #2 overall14,200
Cartagena #3 overall9,180
Bogota Capital District - Municipality #6 overall5,400
4Santa Marta #8 overall4,960
5Cali #12 overall4,490
6San Andrés #1 overall1,500
7Villa de Leyva #20 overall1,220
8Perímetro Urbano Barranquilla #16 overall1,060
9Envigado #4 overall951
10AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente #5 overall916
11Barranquilla #27 overall893
12Ricaurte #24 overall876
13Ibagué #32 overall806
14Manizales #28 overall716
15Armenia #25 overall700
16Sabaneta #7 overall684
17Bucaramanga #18 overall676
18Salento #10 overall617
19Girardot #22 overall559
20Guatapé #11 overall558
21Villavicencio #33 overall540
22Rionegro #17 overall523
23Gaira #15 overall522
24Pasto #34 overall498
25Pereira #31 overall481

Regions

Best Regions for Airbnb in Colombia

Bolívar has the highest average revenue per listing of the larger regions in Colombia, at $17,000. San Andrés and Providencia ($15,100) and Sucre ($12,400) follow. Antioquia places the most markets in the national ranking: 6 of 37, three of them in the top ten.

Regions in Colombia by average Airbnb revenue per listing
RegionAvg. revenueOccupancyTop-ranked market
Bolívar$16,95138%Cartagena #3
San Andrés and Providencia$15,13045%San Andrés #1
Sucre$12,44028%Coveñas #13
Antioquia$9,47037%Medellín #2
Magdalena$7,22531%Santa Marta #8
RAP (Especial) Central$5,97132%Bogota Capital District - Municipality #6
Quindío$5,95028%Salento #10
Tolima$5,87224%Melgar #14
Risaralda$5,62932%AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente #5
Cundinamarca$5,51723%–
Boyacá$4,79021%Villa de Leyva #20
Meta$4,66821%Villavicencio #33
Atlántico$4,34029%Perímetro Urbano Barranquilla #16
Santander$4,21928%Bucaramanga #18
Valle del Cauca$4,16931%Cali #12

Seasonality

When Airbnbs in Colombia Earn the Most

No single month dominates in Colombia: December is the peak for 17 of the 37 ranked markets and January for 9. September is the most common slowest month, in 23 markets.

December earns about 1.4 times what September does

Average revenue per listing across the 37 ranked markets in Colombia, by month

Average Airbnb revenue per listing and the number of ranked markets that earn most in each month, in Colombia
MonthAvg. revenue per listingBest month forHighest-ranked examples
January$1,3409 marketsSan Andrés; Cartagena; Santa Marta
February$1,070––
March$1,170––
April$1,050––
May$1,0601 marketValledupar
June$1,2101 marketPereira
July$1,3608 marketsMedellín; Bogota Capital District - Municipality; Salento
August$1,2501 marketEnvigado
September$968––
October$1,020––
November$1,060––
December$1,37017 marketsAMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente; Sabaneta; Anapoima

Average revenue is per listing across the ranked markets, the line in the chart above. "Best month for" counts the ranked markets whose own revenue peaks in that month.

Management

Who Manages Airbnbs in Colombia?

120 companies run 10 or more Airbnb listings in Colombia, and companies run 7% of its listings. AirROI ranks the 90 largest by listings, guest rating and growth.

Method

How the Ranking Works

The ranking covers the 37 markets in Colombia with at least 300 active Airbnb listings and data through September 2026. Each market is compared with the others on five measures, and markets are ordered by a weighted blend of where they place on each:

  • Revenue per listing (35%): average revenue an active listing earned over the past 12 months.
  • Occupancy (20%): share of available nights that were booked.
  • Market size (20%): active listings. Bigger markets offer more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers when you sell.
  • Year-round demand (15%): revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month. The latest month is left out when its bookings look incomplete.
  • Growth (10%): change in revenue per listing from the year before. Markets whose boundaries changed between years are scored in the middle.

Left out: 58 markets whose data predate the latest refresh and 3 towns listed a second time under another spelling. The score measures how rentals perform. It does not include purchase prices, financing, operating costs or local short-term rental rules, which vary by address and should be checked before buying. Figures are in US dollars and match each market's own report; see the data methodology for how listings are tracked.

To check one property before buying, run its address and size through the Airbnb profit calculator for a revenue, occupancy and nightly-rate range from comparable listings.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in Colombia

What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Colombia?

San Andrés ranks first of the 37 markets in Colombia in AirROI's ranking, with US$15,700 in average revenue per listing and 47% occupancy. Medellín and Cartagena follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.

What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Colombia?

By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 600 listings, Cartagena leads at US$17,300 a year, ahead of San Andrés at US$15,700. Profit also depends on what a property costs to buy and run, which varies far more between markets than revenue does.

How much does an Airbnb make in Colombia?

The average active listing in Colombia earned US$8,000 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 33% occupancy. Across the ranked markets, the middle half averaged between US$4,030 and US$7,980 per listing. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.

What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in Colombia?

The average listing in Colombia was booked on 33% of available nights over the past 12 months. Half of the ranked markets fall between 23% and 35%, so a market above about 35% sits in the top quarter. Occupancy is only half the picture: a market with lower occupancy can still earn more if its nightly rates are higher.

Where is Airbnb demand highest in Colombia?

Among ranked markets with at least 600 listings, San Andrés has the highest occupancy, with 47% of available nights booked, followed by Sabaneta at 43%. Its listings average about US$110 a night and US$15,700 a year.

Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Colombia?

Among ranked markets with at least 600 listings, Cartagena has the highest average nightly rate, about US$160, followed by Ricaurte at US$120. Bucaramanga is the least expensive, at about US$42. The average booked night in Colombia costs about US$96.

What is the best month for Airbnb in Colombia?

December is the highest-earning month for 17 of the 37 ranked markets, followed by January (9). September is the most common slowest month, in 23 of the 37 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.

Which Airbnb markets in Colombia earn the most evenly through the year?

Among ranked markets with at least 600 listings, Medellín has the steadiest income: its slowest month, September, still earns about three-quarters of its best. Bogota Capital District - Municipality follows, at 74%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.

Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in Colombia?

Among ranked markets with at least 600 listings, revenue per listing grew most in San Andrés, up 34% on the year before, and in AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente, up 14%. A single strong year can reflect events or new supply, so it is worth checking a market's monthly trend before relying on it.

Is Airbnb still profitable in Colombia in 2026?

Revenue per listing grew in 18 of the 33 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it rose 1%. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.

What are the best smaller Airbnb markets in Colombia?

Among ranked markets with fewer than 500 active listings, Anapoima (#9 overall, US$22,600 per listing), Coveñas (#13, US$13,400) and Melgar (#14, US$8,360) place highest. Smaller markets have fewer comparable rentals to price against, so their averages can move more from year to year.

How many Airbnb listings are there in Colombia?

AirROI tracked 83,100 active Airbnb listings in Colombia over the 12 months to September 2026, across 323 markets. The largest ranked market is Medellín, with 14,200 listings, followed by Cartagena with 9,180.

Do Airbnb hosts need a permit in Colombia?

Rules can be national or regional as well as local, and they change often, so check each of them for any address you consider. In the listing data, most listings display a registration number in all 37 ranked markets, though that shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow.

Which region is best for Airbnb in Colombia?

By average revenue per listing, Bolívar leads at US$17,000, followed by San Andrés and Providencia at US$15,100. Antioquia places the most markets in the national ranking: 6 of 37, three of them in the top ten. Within any region, the market you choose matters as much as the region itself.

Directory

Airbnb Data by State and Region in Colombia

Every state and region in Colombia with AirROI Airbnb market data, A–Z. For markets across the continent, see the best places to buy an Airbnb in South America.

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