“Las Golondrinas” Lake Cabin Private room · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.83 - Revenue
- $11,905
- Occupancy
- 16.8%
- Daily rate
- $233
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Atuntaqui brought in US$2,209 over the 12 months through September 2026, in line with the Imbabura average of $2,231.
The short answer
Atuntaqui earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged $58 a night and were booked on 19% of available nights, against $45 and 23% for the Imbabura average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.1 times as much as in April, usually the slowest. With only 45 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 45 active listings, Atuntaqui is the fourth-largest of 5 Imbabura markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 17% while the number of active listings grew 32%.
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Gross bookings per Atuntaqui listing averaged $2,209 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Imbabura average: $2,231), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Atuntaqui listing brings in $418 in August, its best month, and $195 in April, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 30% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least five times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
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.
August earns about 2.1 times what April does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 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.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in June 2026. Across the past two years, August is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $272 | 24.0% | $57 | $9 | 7 days | 3.7 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $213 | 10.8% | $57 | $7 | 13 days | 3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $272 | 22.1% | $57 | $9 | 16 days | 1.8 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $303 | 17.5% | $57 | $10 | 21 days | 2.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $309 | 15.6% | $57 | $10 | 35 days | 5.4 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $369 | 22.4% | $56 | $13 | 23 days | 2.6 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $291 | 20.2% | $58 | $9 | 6 days | 1.9 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $164 | 12.6% | $60 | $5 | 12 days | 2.2 nights |
| May 2026 | $402 | 19.1% | $64 | $13 | 12 days | 2.6 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $337 | 24.8% | $65 | $11 | 8 days | 3.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $457 | 18.9% | $66 | $15 | 17 days | 4.1 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $416 | 24.6% | $65 | $13 | 14 days | 2.2 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.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Atuntaqui address, run it through the Airbnb revenue calculator.
Profit
Yes, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Atuntaqui Airbnb took in $2,209 in the 12 months to September 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 $330 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.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $2,129 | $5,370 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay4% of Atuntaqui bookings | $80 | $200 |
| Gross bookings | $2,209 | $5,570 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 96% of Atuntaqui listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$330 | −$830 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$80 | −$200 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$110 | −$280 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$40 | −$110 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$70 | −$170 |
| 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 | −$660 | −$1,620 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $1,549about $130 a month | $3,950about $330 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Atuntaqui'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 Atuntaqui 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.
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 $460 a month, against $180 for the average one.
Occupancy
Atuntaqui listings were booked on 19% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points below the Imbabura average (23%) and 7 points below the Ecuador average (26%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 23% in June and falls to 13% in April.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 6.8 times as often as the bottom quarter.
June is usually the busiest month in Atuntaqui, April the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Atuntaqui, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $58 over the past year, about 29% above the Imbabura average of $45 and about 24% below the Ecuador average of $76. In a typical year, rates peak in June and July at about $61 and bottom out in February and September at about $56.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 4.3 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 10% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
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 Atuntaqui it averaged $10 over the past year, from about $6 in a typical April to about $13 in a typical August.
Per open night, by tier:
August RevPAR is about twice April's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Seasonality
With only 45 active listings, the monthly pattern in Atuntaqui is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in August and bottom out in April.
Average revenue by month in Atuntaqui
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $284 |
| February | $292 |
| March | $358 |
| April | $195 |
| May | $334 |
| June | $309 |
| July | $381 |
| August | $418 |
| September | $282 |
| October | $297 |
| November | $323 |
| December | $365 |
Guests book Atuntaqui stays 19 days ahead on average (about three weeks), so many trips are booked close to arrival. January stays are booked furthest out, about 23 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 7 days. A typical January booking is made in late December.
January stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 19 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 45 active listings in Atuntaqui 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 Atuntaqui.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks six Atuntaqui neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Centro de Atuntaqui, Parque de los Chimborazos and Quilotoa Loop. 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 de Atuntaqui | The vibrant center of Atuntaqui, known for its local shops, markets, and restaurants. A convenient location for guests looking to immerse themselves in the local culture and enjoy easy access to amenities. | Local food markets, Museo de la Chicha, El Parque Central, Plaza de los Tres Fuegos, Artisan shops |
| Parque de los Chimborazos | A calming neighborhood close to the Chimborazo mountain range, providing opportunities for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Ideal for guests looking for outdoor activities and breathtaking views. | Chimborazo Volcano, hiking trails, local wildlife, panoramic viewpoints |
| Quilotoa Loop | This scenic area is famous for the Quilotoa Crater Lake, attracting tourists seeking natural beauty and adventure. An excellent investment potential for short-term rentals due to incoming tourists. | Quilotoa Crater Lake, hiking paths, traditional villages, local artisans |
| Cascadas de Peguche | A charming area known for its beautiful waterfalls and lush surroundings, perfect for eco-tourists and those on spiritual retreats. | Peguche Waterfall, Kichwa communities, nature trails, cultural experiences |
| Otavalo Market | Just a short drive away, Otavalo is famous for its indigenous market, attracting tourists and shoppers. An excellent place for Airbnb hosting targeting shopping enthusiasts and cultural travelers. | Otavalo Market, Plaza de los Ponchos, Indigenous crafts, Cultural festivals |
| Imbabura Province | The surrounding Imbabura province offers a blend of rich culture and stunning landscapes, ideal for travelers interested in exploring beyond just Atuntaqui. | Laguna de Cuicocha, Peguche Waterfall, Cotacachi town, cultural festivals |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 76% of listings in Atuntaqui, alongside 11 private-room listings (24%). Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 31%, ahead of houses (29%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Atuntaqui Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 75.6% | 34 |
| Private room | 24.4% | 11 |
Listings by property type
Atuntaqui Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 31.1% | 14 |
| House | 28.9% | 13 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 26.7% | 12 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 8.9% | 4 |
| Others | 2.2% | 1 |
| Unique stay | 2.2% | 1 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Atuntaqui (44% of entire homes), and 32% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 34 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Atuntaqui entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 23.5% | 8 |
| 2 bedrooms | 44.1% | 15 |
| 3 bedrooms | 11.8% | 4 |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.6% | 6 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% | 1 |
The most common capacity in Atuntaqui is four guests (33% of listings), and 36% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 42 listings with a guest capacity on file (93% of the market).
Atuntaqui listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 26.2% | 11 |
| 4 guests | 33.3% | 14 |
| 5 guests | 4.8% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 11.9% | 5 |
| 8+ guests | 23.8% | 10 |
Atuntaqui hosts set up an average of 3.4 beds per listing. Only 42% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fire pits are common in Atuntaqui: 56% of listings have one, and 67% have a barbecue grill.
Share of Atuntaqui listings with each common amenity
Guests
Most Atuntaqui guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 16% of those who left reviews live outside Ecuador, led by visitors from the United States and Colombia. Guests speak a mix of languages: Spanish leads at 55%, followed by English and Portuguese.
84% of Atuntaqui guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Atuntaqui guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Quito | 55.7% |
| Ibarra | 7.4% |
| Guayaquil | 2.8% |
| Ambato | 2.8% |
| Cuenca | 1.7% |
Where Atuntaqui guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Ecuador | 84.5% |
| United States | 4.8% |
| Colombia | 2.7% |
| Chile | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | 1.1% |
Languages spoken by Atuntaqui guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.1% |
| English | 34.7% |
| Portuguese | 3.6% |
| Italian | 2.6% |
| French | 1.5% |
Atuntaqui Airbnbs average 4.81 stars, and 38% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and cleanliness is the lowest, at 4.79.
Communication scores highest in Atuntaqui; cleanliness is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.82 |
| Cleanliness | 4.79 |
| Communication | 4.89 |
| Location | 4.80 |
| Check-in | 4.86 |
| Value | 4.81 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all Atuntaqui listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 2% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 47% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Atuntaqui listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 84.4% | 38 |
| 181-270 days | 13.3% | 6 |
| 91-180 days | 2.2% | 1 |
Days a year Atuntaqui listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 2.2% | 1 |
| 91-180 days | 15.6% | 7 |
| 31-90 days | 35.6% | 16 |
| 1-30 days | 46.7% | 21 |
The average Atuntaqui booking lasts 3.8 nights, longest in July and shortest in April. Listings took about 8 bookings each over the year. More than six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at noon.
Average length of stay by month in Atuntaqui
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly all listings in Atuntaqui accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Atuntaqui listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Atuntaqui, used by 51% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: nearly eight in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 22% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Atuntaqui listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly four in ten Atuntaqui listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $7, and some higher fees lift the average to $13. Spread over the average stay of 3.8 nights, that adds roughly $2 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 4% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Atuntaqui, a private room, took in $11,900 over the past year, about 5.4 times the city's average of $2,210. Three of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
“Las Golondrinas” Lake Cabin Private room · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.83
Spacious and beautiful apartment. Complete Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.82
El Paraiso EcoFarm Suite in Chaltura with Pool Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.96
The Giralda de Santa Rosa Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.83
Casa de campo Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.69
Beautiful and cozy apartment Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.76 Fewer than 1% of Atuntaqui listings are classed as professionally managed, though 27% of listings have a co-host. Seven in ten listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 96% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 65 km, Cumbaya (65 km away, 85 listings) earned the most per listing, about 2.8 times as much as Atuntaqui.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotacachi 8 km | 66 | $2,522 | $39 | 28% |
| Ibarra 10 km | 168 | $2,338 | $42 | 24% |
| Otavalo 13 km | 102 | $1,878 | $49 | 21% |
| Tababela 58 km | 32 | $2,801 | $83 | 18% |
| Comuna Miraflores 62 km | 30 | $2,082 | $39 | 27% |
| Cumbaya 65 km | 85 | $6,248 | $67 | 36% |
| Tumbaco 65 km | 68 | $3,273 | $56 | 27% |
| Quito 65 km | 3,663 | $3,613 | $45 | 33% |
Markets elsewhere in Ecuador with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Atuntaqui:
FAQ
An active Atuntaqui Airbnb grossed US$2,209 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 45 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in US$456 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Atuntaqui listings earn between US$90 and US$456 in a typical month, and the top tenth US$776 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Atuntaqui were booked on 19% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 23% for the Imbabura average. June is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Atuntaqui cost US$58 before fees. Half of listings charge between US$26 and US$81, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Atuntaqui 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.
It can be, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Atuntaqui Airbnb grossed US$2,209 in the 12 months to September 2026, in line with the Imbabura average, 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$330 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
August usually pays best, averaging US$418 per active listing over the past two years, and April usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Atuntaqui listing was open to book earned US$10 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$18 or more.
Atuntaqui stays were booked 19 days (about three weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing can still fill close to the date.
The average Atuntaqui Airbnb stay lasted 3.8 nights over the past year. A listing took 8 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Atuntaqui Airbnbs 4.81 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and cleanliness lowest.
Centro de Atuntaqui, Parque de los Chimborazos and Quilotoa Loop draw the most short-term rental interest in Atuntaqui. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 45 active Airbnb listings in Atuntaqui as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Cotacachi, 8 km away.
In Atuntaqui, nearly four in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is US$7, and some higher fees lift the average to US$13.
Method
Figures on this page cover 45 active Airbnb listings in Atuntaqui from October 2025 to September 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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