Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Tulcán, Ecuador Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Tulcán brought in US$2,026 over the 12 months through October 2026, across just 22 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Tulcán Airbnb Market at a Glance
Tulcán is cheaper but busier than the national average. Listings averaged $34 a night and were booked on 29% of available nights, against $80 and 26% for the national average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.4 times as much as in February, usually the slowest. With only 22 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
AirROI tracked 22 active listings in Tulcán.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Tulcán?
Gross bookings per Tulcán listing averaged $2,026 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Ecuador average: $4,659), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Tulcán listing brings in $383 in July, its best month, and $158 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 33% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Tulcán's 22 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $493+ a month, about 2.3 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $344 or more, roughly $130 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $215 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $120 or less, about 56% of the median.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
July earns about 2.4 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Tulcán Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
December 2025 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in July 2026. Across the past two years, July is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | $82 | 15.4% | $34 | $3 | 6 days | 4.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $211 | 33.0% | $34 | $7 | 6 days | 5.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $400 | 40.3% | $34 | $13 | 9 days | 2.2 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $290 | 35.3% | $34 | $9 | 18 days | 1.8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $158 | 24.6% | $34 | $6 | 9 days | 2.1 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $215 | 29.5% | $34 | $7 | 4 days | 3.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $235 | 28.7% | $36 | $8 | 22 days | 2.4 nights |
| May 2026 | $304 | 30.6% | $36 | $10 | 10 days | 2.5 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $221 | 24.7% | $37 | $7 | 9 days | 2.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $340 | 28.4% | $38 | $11 | 22 days | 5.4 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $316 | 33.8% | $38 | $10 | 10 days | 2.1 nights |
| Sep 2026 | $263 | 29.6% | $38 | $9 | 6 days | 1.4 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Tulcán home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the free Airbnb calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Tulcán Profitable?
Yes, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Tulcán Airbnb took in $2,026 in the 12 months to October 2026, counting listings open only part of the year, and a listing in the top quarter, run by its owner at everyday costs, keeps about $190 a month after running costs.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
Tulcán Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $1,936 | $3,100 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay4% of Tulcán bookings | $90 | $140 |
| Gross bookings | $2,026 | $3,240 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 95% of Tulcán listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$300 | −$480 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$90 | −$140 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$100 | −$160 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$40 | −$60 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$60 | −$100 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$20 | −$20 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$10 | −$10 |
| Management$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | $0 | $0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | $0 | $0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | $0 | $0 |
| Total running costsAbout 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$620 | −$970 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $1,406about $120 a month | $2,270about $190 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Tulcán Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Tulcán's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Tulcán home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
How Tulcán's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Tulcán listings are booked on 42% or more of their nights, against 26% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $29 adds about $293 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $41 a night or more, against a median of $29. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about $190 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $383, against $158 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Tulcán listings average 4.81 stars, and 45% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about $270 a month, against $170 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Tulcán?
Tulcán listings were booked on 29% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points above the Ecuador average (26%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 43% in December and falls to 24% in February.
Across Tulcán's 22 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 61%+ of open nights, 35 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 42% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 26% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 12% or less, less than one night a week.
December is usually the busiest month in Tulcán, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 29% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Tulcán?
The average nightly rate in Tulcán, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $34 over the past year, about 57% below the Ecuador average of $80. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about $36 and bottom out in October at about $28.
Across Tulcán's 22 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $68+ a night, about 2.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $41 or more, about $12 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $29 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $24 or less, about 17% below the median.
July rates run 29% above October's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Tulcán?
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Tulcán it averaged $9 over the past year, from about $6 in a typical February to about $12 in a typical July.
Across Tulcán's 22 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $13+ per open night, about 1.7 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $11 or more.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $8 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $7 or less, about 16% below the median.
July RevPAR is about 2.2 times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $9 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Tulcán
With only 22 active listings, the monthly pattern in Tulcán is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in February.
Average revenue by month in Tulcán
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Revenue by month in Tulcán in numbers
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $294 |
| February | $158 |
| March | $248 |
| April | $286 |
| May | $244 |
| June | $193 |
| July | $383 |
| August | $264 |
| September | $223 |
| October | $236 |
| November | $211 |
| December | $343 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Tulcán?
Guests book Tulcán stays 11 days ahead on average, so many trips are booked close to arrival. April stays are booked furthest out, about 18 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 5 days. A typical April booking is made in late March.
April stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Tulcán
None of the 22 active listings in Tulcán display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Tulcán.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Tulcán
AirROI's area guide picks five Tulcán neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Centro, San Francisco and Tajamar. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Centro | Business travellers, government visitors, and tourists stay here to access public offices, banks, and historical sites on foot. Regular urban bus routes run along Calle Sucre and Calle Bolívar. | Parque Principal de la Independencia, Catedral de Tulcán, Teatro Lemarie, Mercado Central, Calle Bolívar |
| San Francisco | Visitors touring the city on short weekend stays choose this district for its direct proximity to major cultural sites and traditional eateries. City buses connect the area directly to the northern highway toward the Colombian border. | Cementerio Municipal José María Azael Franco, Iglesia y Convento San Francisco, Parque Isidro Ayora, Avenida del Cementerio |
| Tajamar | Athletes, youth event attendees, and cross-border commercial travellers book apartments here to stay near municipal sports facilities. The neighbourhood sits right along the collector roads that lead toward the San Luis airfield and industrial sectors. | Polideportivo Tajamar, Parque Los Pastos, Coliseo Barrio Tajamar, Río Tajamar |
| 10 de Agosto | Cross-border shoppers and regional transit passengers book rentals in this quarter due to its position near the southern thoroughfares and regional bus terminal. Local transit options provide steady connections to market areas across town. | Terminal Terrestre de Tulcán, Sede Barrial 10 de Agosto, Avenida 10 de Agosto, Estadio Olímpico de Tulcán |
| Parque del 8 | Families and regional university students favor this residential pocket for its large public green areas, cycling circuit, and sports amenities. It connects quickly via Avenida Veintimilla to medical facilities and higher education campuses. | Parque del 8, Pista de BMX Tulcán, Universidad Politécnica Estatal del Carchi, Avenida Veintimilla |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Tulcán vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the six nearby markets in the table, all within 89 km, Cotacachi (84 km away, 66 listings) earned the most per listing, about 44% more than Tulcán.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipiales Colombia · 9 km | 107 | $1,947 | $42 | 21% |
| Pasto Colombia · 66 km | 504 | $2,202 | $47 | 27% |
| Ibarra 69 km | 185 | $2,443 | $46 | 24% |
| Atuntaqui 77 km | 47 | $2,283 | $62 | 18% |
| Cotacachi 84 km | 66 | $2,909 | $42 | 28% |
| Otavalo 89 km | 105 | $2,023 | $51 | 20% |
Markets Similar to Tulcán
Markets elsewhere in Ecuador with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Tulcán:
- Loja Airbnb data Ecuador · $38/night · 28.4%
- Ambato Airbnb data Ecuador · $39/night · 24.4%
FAQ
Tulcán Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Tulcán?
An active Tulcán Airbnb grossed US$2,026 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 22 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in US$344 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Tulcán?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Tulcán listings earn between US$120 and US$344 in a typical month, and the top tenth US$493 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Tulcán?
Listings in Tulcán were booked on 29% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 26% for the national average. December is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Tulcán?
The average booked night in Tulcán cost US$34 before fees. Half of listings charge between US$24 and US$41, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Tulcán?
None of the active Tulcán listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Tulcán?
It can be, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Tulcán Airbnb grossed US$2,026 in the 12 months to October 2026, 57% below the national average of US$4,659, though with only 22 active listings a single property can move that figure, counting listings open only part of the year, and a listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, keeps about US$190 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Tulcán?
July usually pays best, averaging US$383 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Tulcán?
Each night a Tulcán listing was open to book earned US$9 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made US$13 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Tulcán?
Tulcán stays were booked 11 days before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing can still fill close to the date.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Tulcán?
The average Tulcán Airbnb stay lasted 3.6 nights over the past year. A listing took 17 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Tulcán rated?
Guests rate Tulcán Airbnbs 4.81 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and location lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Tulcán?
Centro, San Francisco and Tajamar draw the most short-term rental interest in Tulcán. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Tulcán?
AirROI counted 22 active Airbnb listings in Tulcán as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Ipiales, 9 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Tulcán?
In Tulcán, more than a third of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is US$5, and some higher fees lift the average to US$7.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 22 active Airbnb listings in Tulcán from November 2025 to October 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. Money figures are in U.S. dollars. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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