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

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-05-04

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 11,920 active listings and $915/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 26.0% with $519/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 11,920 active short-term rental listings and $915/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Medellín, Antioquia	11,920	$915	$90	41.3%	High
2	Cartagena, Bolívar	7,415	$1,499	$156	38.4%	High
3	Bogota Capital District - Municipality, RAP (Especial) Central	6,075	$358	$43	36.9%	High
4	Santa Marta, Magdalena	4,203	$652	$88	31.4%	High
5	Cali, Valle del Cauca	3,500	$348	$48	32.3%	High
6	Bogota, Capital District, RAP (Especial) Central	2,948	$381	$48	36.1%	High
7	Bogotá, Bogota	1,355	$332	$44	36.6%	High
8	San Andrés, San Andrés and Providencia	1,258	$1,168	$97	43.6%	High
9	Perímetro Urbano Barranquilla, Atlántico	1,193	$346	$57	28.7%	High
10	AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente, Risaralda	1,003	$535	$81	32.4%	High
11	Villa de Leyva, Boyacá	998	$557	$113	21.5%	High
12	Envigado, Antioquia	841	$785	$83	39.3%	High
13	Ricaurte, RAP (Especial) Central	714	$483	$115	20.2%	High
14	Ibagué, Tolima	610	$222	$47	26.8%	High
15	Sabaneta, Antioquia	566	$506	$50	43.4%	High
16	Manizales, Caldas	551	$264	$38	32.3%	High
17	Bucaramanga, Santander	548	$298	$41	34.1%	High
18	Salento, Quindío	493	$579	$80	30.5%	High
19	Guatapé, Antioquia	461	$651	$119	23.6%	High
20	Girardot, RAP (Especial) Central	458	$530	$135	19.7%	High
21	Perímetro Urbano Armenia, Quindío	448	$298	$41	33.9%	High
22	Melgar, Tolima	399	$654	$143	20.9%	High
23	Armenia, Quindío	396	$459	$80	30.3%	High
24	Villavicencio, Meta	393	$331	$106	22.1%	High
25	Rionegro, Antioquia	379	$537	$89	31.8%	High
26	Coveñas, Sucre	368	$1,122	$149	30.6%	High
27	Pasto, Nariño	349	$167	$38	25.8%	High
28	Barichara, Santander	344	$476	$108	21.5%	High
29	Barranquilla, Atlántico	324	$335	$62	31.3%	High
30	Villeta, RAP (Especial) Central	318	$846	$185	19.4%	High
31	San Gil, Santander	286	$192	$63	18.8%	High
32	Anapoima, RAP (Especial) Central	280	$1,822	$296	25.1%	High
33	Tolú, Sucre	280	$1,201	$192	23.6%	High
34	Valledupar, Cesar	278	$290	$84	20.2%	High
35	Paipa, Boyacá	274	$282	$73	19.9%	High
36	Montenegro, Quindío	265	$653	$140	22.7%	High
37	Santa Fe de Antioquia, Antioquia	262	$994	$196	23.2%	High
38	El Peñol, Antioquia	258	$1,094	$182	21.8%	High
39	Taganga, Magdalena	248	$306	$53	26.4%	High
40	Perímetro Urbano Cúcuta, Norte de Santander	248	$302	$36	34.6%	High
41	Dibulla, La Guajira	245	$576	$84	26.2%	High
42	Floridablanca, Santander	239	$363	$52	36.3%	High
43	Bello, Antioquia	233	$285	$47	35.6%	High
44	Carmen de Apicalá, Tolima	225	$693	$161	20.0%	High
45	Puerto Triunfo, Antioquia	217	$512	$92	22.6%	High
46	La Tebaida, Quindío	208	$564	$115	24.3%	High
47	Cabecera Municipal, Antioquia	206	$376	$65	24.6%	High
48	La Mesa, RAP (Especial) Central	205	$641	$144	19.9%	High
49	Guarne, Antioquia	199	$388	$90	22.0%	High
50	Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda	198	$227	$51	24.8%	High
51	Filandia, Quindío	194	$416	$84	20.7%	High
52	San Luis, San Andrés and Providencia	194	$1,090	$130	33.8%	High
53	Quimbaya, Quindío	193	$745	$144	23.3%	High
54	San Jerónimo, Antioquia	183	$962	$224	19.6%	High
55	Palmira, Valle del Cauca	178	$445	$86	28.2%	High
56	Calima, Valle del Cauca	175	$720	$192	16.4%	High
57	Bogotá, Cundinamarca	169	$398	$47	38.4%	High
58	Itagüí, Antioquia	168	$405	$42	41.9%	High
59	Guatavita, RAP (Especial) Central	166	$433	$91	19.0%	High
60	Sopetrán, Antioquia	163	$1,286	$238	21.4%	High
61	Minca, Magdalena	156	$528	$104	23.8%	High
62	Pereira, Risaralda	156	$415	$57	30.8%	High
63	Flandes, Tolima	153	$287	$99	17.6%	High
64	Tunja, Boyacá	151	$175	$31	26.9%	High
65	Riohacha, La Guajira	145	$228	$48	23.4%	High
66	Popayán, Cauca	143	$134	$29	25.9%	High
67	Honda, Tolima	143	$719	$151	21.1%	High
68	Gaira, Magdalena	142	$609	$69	36.5%	High
69	Perimetro Urbano Pereira, Risaralda	142	$361	$41	36.5%	High
70	Casco urbano de Chía, RAP (Especial) Central	141	$250	$43	29.1%	High
71	Peñol, Antioquia	138	$847	$183	20.5%	High
72	La Vega, Cundinamarca	136	$782	$147	19.7%	High
73	Montería, Córdoba	132	$289	$57	29.8%	High
74	Buga, Valle del Cauca	121	$246	$54	24.7%	High
75	San Rafael, Antioquia	120	$281	$84	16.5%	High
76	La Cazada, Sucre	108	$531	$104	22.2%	High
77	Neiva, Huila	107	$284	$44	29.9%	High
78	Restrepo, Meta	104	$442	$165	16.6%	High
79	Zipaquirá, RAP (Especial) Central	101	$231	$49	26.1%	High
80	El Retiro, Antioquia	100	$738	$163	26.3%	High
81	Duitama, Boyacá	100	$188	$54	17.7%	High
82	Apulo, RAP (Especial) Central	100	$1,522	$274	21.7%	High
83	El Hormiguero, Valle del Cauca	98	$219	$41	30.4%	High
84	Leticia, Amazonas	97	$177	$39	22.3%	High
85	Piedecuesta, Santander	95	$407	$108	22.5%	High
86	Sogamoso, Boyacá	94	$139	$37	23.7%	High
87	Norte, Quindío	94	$504	$94	22.8%	High
88	Perímetro Urbano Neiva, Huila	92	$233	$46	24.0%	High
89	Calarcá, Quindío	91	$394	$119	20.9%	High
90	Mariquita, Tolima	90	$466	$130	18.6%	High
91	San Francisco, RAP (Especial) Central	89	$386	$106	18.4%	High
92	Copacabana, Antioquia	86	$854	$206	23.2%	High
93	Necoclí, Antioquia	86	$206	$75	17.9%	High
94	Cabecera Municipal Jericó, Antioquia	85	$249	$76	19.5%	High
95	El Porvenir, Córdoba	82	$797	$157	22.0%	High
96	Puerto Colombia, Atlántico	80	$337	$86	25.1%	High
97	Santa Cruz de Mompóx, Bolívar	80	$384	$97	19.2%	High
98	Acandí, Chocó	79	$197	$57	21.2%	High
99	Marinilla, Antioquia	74	$290	$90	19.6%	High
100	Acacías, Meta	74	$315	$111	15.9%	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 $1,822/month at $296 ADR and 25.1% 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	$1,822	280	$296	25.1%	High
2	Apulo, RAP (Especial) Central	$1,522	100	$274	21.7%	High
3	Cartagena, Bolívar	$1,499	7,415	$156	38.4%	High
4	Sopetrán, Antioquia	$1,286	163	$238	21.4%	High
5	Tolú, Sucre	$1,201	280	$192	23.6%	High
6	San Andrés, San Andrés and Providencia	$1,168	1,258	$97	43.6%	High
7	Coveñas, Sucre	$1,122	368	$149	30.6%	High
8	El Peñol, Antioquia	$1,094	258	$182	21.8%	High
9	San Luis, San Andrés and Providencia	$1,090	194	$130	33.8%	High
10	Santa Fe de Antioquia, Antioquia	$994	262	$196	23.2%	High
11	San Jerónimo, Antioquia	$962	183	$224	19.6%	High
12	Medellín, Antioquia	$915	11,920	$90	41.3%	High
13	Copacabana, Antioquia	$854	86	$206	23.2%	High
14	Peñol, Antioquia	$847	138	$183	20.5%	High
15	Villeta, RAP (Especial) Central	$846	318	$185	19.4%	High
16	El Porvenir, Córdoba	$797	82	$157	22.0%	High
17	Envigado, Antioquia	$785	841	$83	39.3%	High
18	La Vega, Cundinamarca	$782	136	$147	19.7%	High
19	Quimbaya, Quindío	$745	193	$144	23.3%	High
20	El Retiro, Antioquia	$738	100	$163	26.3%	High
21	Calima, Valle del Cauca	$720	175	$192	16.4%	High
22	Honda, Tolima	$719	143	$151	21.1%	High
23	Carmen de Apicalá, Tolima	$693	225	$161	20.0%	High
24	Melgar, Tolima	$654	399	$143	20.9%	High
25	Montenegro, Quindío	$653	265	$140	22.7%	High
26	Santa Marta, Magdalena	$652	4,203	$88	31.4%	High
27	Guatapé, Antioquia	$651	461	$119	23.6%	High
28	La Mesa, RAP (Especial) Central	$641	205	$144	19.9%	High
29	Gaira, Magdalena	$609	142	$69	36.5%	High
30	Salento, Quindío	$579	493	$80	30.5%	High
31	Dibulla, La Guajira	$576	245	$84	26.2%	High
32	La Tebaida, Quindío	$564	208	$115	24.3%	High
33	Villa de Leyva, Boyacá	$557	998	$113	21.5%	High
34	Rionegro, Antioquia	$537	379	$89	31.8%	High
35	AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente, Risaralda	$535	1,003	$81	32.4%	High
36	La Cazada, Sucre	$531	108	$104	22.2%	High
37	Girardot, RAP (Especial) Central	$530	458	$135	19.7%	High
38	Minca, Magdalena	$528	156	$104	23.8%	High
39	Puerto Triunfo, Antioquia	$512	217	$92	22.6%	High
40	Sabaneta, Antioquia	$506	566	$50	43.4%	High
41	Norte, Quindío	$504	94	$94	22.8%	High
42	Ricaurte, RAP (Especial) Central	$483	714	$115	20.2%	High
43	Barichara, Santander	$476	344	$108	21.5%	High
44	Mariquita, Tolima	$466	90	$130	18.6%	High
45	Armenia, Quindío	$459	396	$80	30.3%	High
46	Palmira, Valle del Cauca	$445	178	$86	28.2%	High
47	Restrepo, Meta	$442	104	$165	16.6%	High
48	Guatavita, RAP (Especial) Central	$433	166	$91	19.0%	High
49	Filandia, Quindío	$416	194	$84	20.7%	High
50	Pereira, Risaralda	$415	156	$57	30.8%	High
51	Piedecuesta, Santander	$407	95	$108	22.5%	High
52	Itagüí, Antioquia	$405	168	$42	41.9%	High
53	Bogotá, Cundinamarca	$398	169	$47	38.4%	High
54	Calarcá, Quindío	$394	91	$119	20.9%	High
55	Guarne, Antioquia	$388	199	$90	22.0%	High
56	San Francisco, RAP (Especial) Central	$386	89	$106	18.4%	High
57	Santa Cruz de Mompóx, Bolívar	$384	80	$97	19.2%	High
58	Bogota, Capital District, RAP (Especial) Central	$381	2,948	$48	36.1%	High
59	Cabecera Municipal, Antioquia	$376	206	$65	24.6%	High
60	Floridablanca, Santander	$363	239	$52	36.3%	High
61	Perimetro Urbano Pereira, Risaralda	$361	142	$41	36.5%	High
62	Bogota Capital District - Municipality, RAP (Especial) Central	$358	6,075	$43	36.9%	High
63	Cali, Valle del Cauca	$348	3,500	$48	32.3%	High
64	Perímetro Urbano Barranquilla, Atlántico	$346	1,193	$57	28.7%	High
65	Puerto Colombia, Atlántico	$337	80	$86	25.1%	High
66	Barranquilla, Atlántico	$335	324	$62	31.3%	High
67	Bogotá, Bogota	$332	1,355	$44	36.6%	High
68	Villavicencio, Meta	$331	393	$106	22.1%	High
69	Acacías, Meta	$315	74	$111	15.9%	High
70	Taganga, Magdalena	$306	248	$53	26.4%	High
71	Perímetro Urbano Cúcuta, Norte de Santander	$302	248	$36	34.6%	High
72	Perímetro Urbano Armenia, Quindío	$298	448	$41	33.9%	High
73	Bucaramanga, Santander	$298	548	$41	34.1%	High
74	Marinilla, Antioquia	$290	74	$90	19.6%	High
75	Valledupar, Cesar	$290	278	$84	20.2%	High
76	Montería, Córdoba	$289	132	$57	29.8%	High
77	Flandes, Tolima	$287	153	$99	17.6%	High
78	Bello, Antioquia	$285	233	$47	35.6%	High
79	Neiva, Huila	$284	107	$44	29.9%	High
80	Paipa, Boyacá	$282	274	$73	19.9%	High
81	San Rafael, Antioquia	$281	120	$84	16.5%	High
82	Manizales, Caldas	$264	551	$38	32.3%	High
83	Casco urbano de Chía, RAP (Especial) Central	$250	141	$43	29.1%	High
84	Cabecera Municipal Jericó, Antioquia	$249	85	$76	19.5%	High
85	Buga, Valle del Cauca	$246	121	$54	24.7%	High
86	Perímetro Urbano Neiva, Huila	$233	92	$46	24.0%	High
87	Zipaquirá, RAP (Especial) Central	$231	101	$49	26.1%	High
88	Riohacha, La Guajira	$228	145	$48	23.4%	High
89	Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda	$227	198	$51	24.8%	High
90	Ibagué, Tolima	$222	610	$47	26.8%	High
91	El Hormiguero, Valle del Cauca	$219	98	$41	30.4%	High
92	Necoclí, Antioquia	$206	86	$75	17.9%	High
93	Acandí, Chocó	$197	79	$57	21.2%	High
94	San Gil, Santander	$192	286	$63	18.8%	High
95	Duitama, Boyacá	$188	100	$54	17.7%	High
96	Leticia, Amazonas	$177	97	$39	22.3%	High
97	Tunja, Boyacá	$175	151	$31	26.9%	High
98	Pasto, Nariño	$167	349	$38	25.8%	High
99	Sogamoso, Boyacá	$139	94	$37	23.7%	High
100	Popayán, Cauca	$134	143	$29	25.9%	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 $296/night, generating $1,822/month at 25.1% 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	$296	280	$1,822	25.1%	High
2	Apulo, RAP (Especial) Central	$274	100	$1,522	21.7%	High
3	Sopetrán, Antioquia	$238	163	$1,286	21.4%	High
4	San Jerónimo, Antioquia	$224	183	$962	19.6%	High
5	Copacabana, Antioquia	$206	86	$854	23.2%	High
6	Santa Fe de Antioquia, Antioquia	$196	262	$994	23.2%	High
7	Tolú, Sucre	$192	280	$1,201	23.6%	High
8	Calima, Valle del Cauca	$192	175	$720	16.4%	High
9	Villeta, RAP (Especial) Central	$185	318	$846	19.4%	High
10	Peñol, Antioquia	$183	138	$847	20.5%	High
11	El Peñol, Antioquia	$182	258	$1,094	21.8%	High
12	Restrepo, Meta	$165	104	$442	16.6%	High
13	El Retiro, Antioquia	$163	100	$738	26.3%	High
14	Carmen de Apicalá, Tolima	$161	225	$693	20.0%	High
15	El Porvenir, Córdoba	$157	82	$797	22.0%	High
16	Cartagena, Bolívar	$156	7,415	$1,499	38.4%	High
17	Honda, Tolima	$151	143	$719	21.1%	High
18	Coveñas, Sucre	$149	368	$1,122	30.6%	High
19	La Vega, Cundinamarca	$147	136	$782	19.7%	High
20	La Mesa, RAP (Especial) Central	$144	205	$641	19.9%	High
21	Quimbaya, Quindío	$144	193	$745	23.3%	High
22	Melgar, Tolima	$143	399	$654	20.9%	High
23	Montenegro, Quindío	$140	265	$653	22.7%	High
24	Girardot, RAP (Especial) Central	$135	458	$530	19.7%	High
25	San Luis, San Andrés and Providencia	$130	194	$1,090	33.8%	High
26	Mariquita, Tolima	$130	90	$466	18.6%	High
27	Calarcá, Quindío	$119	91	$394	20.9%	High
28	Guatapé, Antioquia	$119	461	$651	23.6%	High
29	Ricaurte, RAP (Especial) Central	$115	714	$483	20.2%	High
30	La Tebaida, Quindío	$115	208	$564	24.3%	High
31	Villa de Leyva, Boyacá	$113	998	$557	21.5%	High
32	Acacías, Meta	$111	74	$315	15.9%	High
33	Piedecuesta, Santander	$108	95	$407	22.5%	High
34	Barichara, Santander	$108	344	$476	21.5%	High
35	San Francisco, RAP (Especial) Central	$106	89	$386	18.4%	High
36	Villavicencio, Meta	$106	393	$331	22.1%	High
37	La Cazada, Sucre	$104	108	$531	22.2%	High
38	Minca, Magdalena	$104	156	$528	23.8%	High
39	Flandes, Tolima	$99	153	$287	17.6%	High
40	San Andrés, San Andrés and Providencia	$97	1,258	$1,168	43.6%	High
41	Santa Cruz de Mompóx, Bolívar	$97	80	$384	19.2%	High
42	Norte, Quindío	$94	94	$504	22.8%	High
43	Puerto Triunfo, Antioquia	$92	217	$512	22.6%	High
44	Guatavita, RAP (Especial) Central	$91	166	$433	19.0%	High
45	Guarne, Antioquia	$90	199	$388	22.0%	High
46	Marinilla, Antioquia	$90	74	$290	19.6%	High
47	Medellín, Antioquia	$90	11,920	$915	41.3%	High
48	Rionegro, Antioquia	$89	379	$537	31.8%	High
49	Santa Marta, Magdalena	$88	4,203	$652	31.4%	High
50	Palmira, Valle del Cauca	$86	178	$445	28.2%	High
51	Puerto Colombia, Atlántico	$86	80	$337	25.1%	High
52	Filandia, Quindío	$84	194	$416	20.7%	High
53	San Rafael, Antioquia	$84	120	$281	16.5%	High
54	Dibulla, La Guajira	$84	245	$576	26.2%	High
55	Valledupar, Cesar	$84	278	$290	20.2%	High
56	Envigado, Antioquia	$83	841	$785	39.3%	High
57	AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente, Risaralda	$81	1,003	$535	32.4%	High
58	Armenia, Quindío	$80	396	$459	30.3%	High
59	Salento, Quindío	$80	493	$579	30.5%	High
60	Cabecera Municipal Jericó, Antioquia	$76	85	$249	19.5%	High
61	Necoclí, Antioquia	$75	86	$206	17.9%	High
62	Paipa, Boyacá	$73	274	$282	19.9%	High
63	Gaira, Magdalena	$69	142	$609	36.5%	High
64	Cabecera Municipal, Antioquia	$65	206	$376	24.6%	High
65	San Gil, Santander	$63	286	$192	18.8%	High
66	Barranquilla, Atlántico	$62	324	$335	31.3%	High
67	Montería, Córdoba	$57	132	$289	29.8%	High
68	Pereira, Risaralda	$57	156	$415	30.8%	High
69	Perímetro Urbano Barranquilla, Atlántico	$57	1,193	$346	28.7%	High
70	Acandí, Chocó	$57	79	$197	21.2%	High
71	Duitama, Boyacá	$54	100	$188	17.7%	High
72	Buga, Valle del Cauca	$54	121	$246	24.7%	High
73	Taganga, Magdalena	$53	248	$306	26.4%	High
74	Floridablanca, Santander	$52	239	$363	36.3%	High
75	Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda	$51	198	$227	24.8%	High
76	Sabaneta, Antioquia	$50	566	$506	43.4%	High
77	Zipaquirá, RAP (Especial) Central	$49	101	$231	26.1%	High
78	Cali, Valle del Cauca	$48	3,500	$348	32.3%	High
79	Riohacha, La Guajira	$48	145	$228	23.4%	High
80	Bogota, Capital District, RAP (Especial) Central	$48	2,948	$381	36.1%	High
81	Bogotá, Cundinamarca	$47	169	$398	38.4%	High
82	Ibagué, Tolima	$47	610	$222	26.8%	High
83	Bello, Antioquia	$47	233	$285	35.6%	High
84	Perímetro Urbano Neiva, Huila	$46	92	$233	24.0%	High
85	Bogotá, Bogota	$44	1,355	$332	36.6%	High
86	Neiva, Huila	$44	107	$284	29.9%	High
87	Bogota Capital District - Municipality, RAP (Especial) Central	$43	6,075	$358	36.9%	High
88	Casco urbano de Chía, RAP (Especial) Central	$43	141	$250	29.1%	High
89	Itagüí, Antioquia	$42	168	$405	41.9%	High
90	El Hormiguero, Valle del Cauca	$41	98	$219	30.4%	High
91	Bucaramanga, Santander	$41	548	$298	34.1%	High
92	Perimetro Urbano Pereira, Risaralda	$41	142	$361	36.5%	High
93	Perímetro Urbano Armenia, Quindío	$41	448	$298	33.9%	High
94	Leticia, Amazonas	$39	97	$177	22.3%	High
95	Manizales, Caldas	$38	551	$264	32.3%	High
96	Pasto, Nariño	$38	349	$167	25.8%	High
97	Sogamoso, Boyacá	$37	94	$139	23.7%	High
98	Perímetro Urbano Cúcuta, Norte de Santander	$36	248	$302	34.6%	High
99	Tunja, Boyacá	$31	151	$175	26.9%	High
100	Popayán, Cauca	$29	143	$134	25.9%	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. San Andrés, San Andrés and Providencia leads Colombia with 43.6% occupancy, $1,168/month revenue, and 1,258 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	San Andrés, San Andrés and Providencia	43.6%	1,258	$1,168	$97	High
2	Sabaneta, Antioquia	43.4%	566	$506	$50	High
3	Medellín, Antioquia	41.3%	11,920	$915	$90	High
4	Envigado, Antioquia	39.3%	841	$785	$83	High
5	Cartagena, Bolívar	38.4%	7,415	$1,499	$156	High
6	Bogota Capital District - Municipality, RAP (Especial) Central	36.9%	6,075	$358	$43	High
7	Bogotá, Bogota	36.6%	1,355	$332	$44	High
8	Bogota, Capital District, RAP (Especial) Central	36.1%	2,948	$381	$48	High
9	Bucaramanga, Santander	34.1%	548	$298	$41	High
10	Perímetro Urbano Armenia, Quindío	33.9%	448	$298	$41	High
11	AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente, Risaralda	32.4%	1,003	$535	$81	High
12	Manizales, Caldas	32.3%	551	$264	$38	High
13	Cali, Valle del Cauca	32.3%	3,500	$348	$48	High
14	Rionegro, Antioquia	31.8%	379	$537	$89	High
15	Santa Marta, Magdalena	31.4%	4,203	$652	$88	High
16	Barranquilla, Atlántico	31.3%	324	$335	$62	High
17	Coveñas, Sucre	30.6%	368	$1,122	$149	High
18	Salento, Quindío	30.5%	493	$579	$80	High
19	Armenia, Quindío	30.3%	396	$459	$80	High
20	Perímetro Urbano Barranquilla, Atlántico	28.7%	1,193	$346	$57	High
21	Ibagué, Tolima	26.8%	610	$222	$47	High
22	Pasto, Nariño	25.8%	349	$167	$38	High
23	Guatapé, Antioquia	23.6%	461	$651	$119	High
24	Villavicencio, Meta	22.1%	393	$331	$106	High
25	Barichara, Santander	21.5%	344	$476	$108	High
26	Villa de Leyva, Boyacá	21.5%	998	$557	$113	High
27	Melgar, Tolima	20.9%	399	$654	$143	High
28	Ricaurte, RAP (Especial) Central	20.2%	714	$483	$115	High
29	Girardot, RAP (Especial) Central	19.7%	458	$530	$135	High
30	Villeta, RAP (Especial) Central	19.4%	318	$846	$185	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 11,920 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 $1,822. 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?

San Andrés, San Andrés and Providencia has the highest occupancy rate in this comparison at 43.6%. 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 26.0% occupancy, and the top performer posts $1,822 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 26.0%. Occupancy above 50% is generally considered healthy for short-term rentals, and above 65% signals strong, sustained demand. However, the best occupancy rate depends on pricing strategy — some hosts maximize revenue by targeting fewer bookings at higher nightly rates rather than maximizing booking volume.

How does regulation affect Airbnb investment returns in 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 198 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 2026-05-04. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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