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

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-07-06

The short-term rental market in Peru 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 Peru across four dimensions: market depth (active listings), revenue, nightly rate (ADR), and occupancy rate. Lima Metropolitan Area, Lima leads by market size with 10,401 active listings and $528/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 26.2% with $362/month in average revenue and $85/night ADR. 100 of 100 markets carry a low regulation profile — a key consideration for investors evaluating compliance costs and time-to-market.

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 Peru 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 Peru attract the highest volume of travelers and offer the most reliable benchmarking data for pricing and revenue projections. Lima Metropolitan Area, Lima leads with 10,401 active short-term rental listings and $528/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Lima Metropolitan Area, Lima	10,401	$528	$73	35.4%	Low
2	Lima, Provincia de Lima	2,125	$381	$61	40.7%	Low
3	Distrito de Cusco, Cusco	1,929	$404	$45	36.6%	Low
4	Arequipa, Arequipa	1,029	$233	$42	29.4%	Low
5	Cuzco, Cuzco	877	$165	$38	30.9%	Low
6	Ica, Ica	524	$267	$65	21.4%	Low
7	Cajamarca, Cajamarca	507	$152	$40	24.4%	Low
8	Wanchaq, Cusco	477	$352	$43	33.7%	Low
9	Puno, Puno	467	$178	$44	23.9%	Low
10	Máncora, Piura	456	$966	$156	26.2%	Low
11	Asia, Lima	447	$627	$214	20.4%	Low
12	Trujillo, La Libertad	430	$160	$37	26.6%	Low
13	Barranco, Lima Province	424	$364	$49	42.9%	Low
14	Huaraz, Ancash	421	$155	$39	24.1%	Low
15	Miraflores, Provincia de Lima	379	$680	$63	43.9%	Low
16	Oxapampa, Pasco	345	$211	$69	21.1%	Low
17	Tarapoto, San Martín	341	$207	$44	26.9%	Low
18	Los Órganos, Piura	333	$1,066	$193	24.4%	Low
19	Paracas, Ica	332	$713	$169	20.8%	Low
20	San Miguel, Lima Province	332	$221	$44	34.1%	Low
21	Iquitos, Loreto	311	$173	$37	26.9%	Low
22	Ayacucho, Ayacucho	308	$118	$36	21.6%	Low
23	Piura, Piura	308	$196	$49	25.6%	Low
24	Tacna, Tacna	305	$146	$37	25.1%	Low
25	Chiclayo, Lambayeque	289	$172	$38	26.3%	Low
26	Cerro Azul, Lima	282	$508	$190	19.6%	Low
27	Urubamba, Cusco	275	$443	$86	24.7%	Low
28	Machupicchu, Cusco	274	$287	$50	27.1%	Low
29	San Isidro, Lima Province	264	$391	$57	40.7%	Low
30	Cusco, Cuzco	258	$406	$44	38.8%	Low
31	District of Zorritos, Tumbes	238	$708	$166	20.7%	Low
32	Jesús María, Lima Province	222	$298	$47	39.6%	Low
33	Pisac, Cusco	208	$296	$44	30.5%	Low
34	Yanahuara, Arequipa	194	$221	$39	31.4%	Low
35	District of Canoas de Punta Sal, Tumbes	192	$1,223	$216	22.5%	Low
36	Ollantaytambo, Cusco	185	$270	$53	24.5%	Low
37	Cayma, Arequipa	179	$298	$46	34.7%	Low
38	Huancayo, Junín	179	$129	$34	23.7%	Low
39	Magdalena del Mar, Lima Province	162	$298	$54	37.8%	Low
40	Santiago, Cusco	158	$256	$44	31.0%	Low
41	Santiago de Surco, Lima Province	145	$272	$50	36.2%	Low
42	Cerro Colorado, Arequipa	144	$225	$49	29.3%	Low
43	Calca, Cusco	140	$572	$105	29.2%	Low
44	Mala, Lima	134	$655	$209	19.2%	Low
45	San Antonio, Lima	133	$709	$219	21.1%	Low
46	Huanchaco, La Libertad	131	$237	$61	23.3%	Low
47	José Luis Bustamante y Rivero, Arequipa	122	$171	$38	27.5%	Low
48	Víctor Larco Herrera, La Libertad	120	$207	$40	27.6%	Low
49	Mollendo, Arequipa	118	$260	$85	23.0%	Low
50	La Victoria, Lima Province	117	$241	$47	36.6%	Low
51	Independencia, Ancash	115	$109	$45	22.4%	Low
52	Lunahuaná, Lima	115	$514	$149	15.8%	Low
53	Surquillo, Lima Province	103	$255	$43	40.4%	Low
54	Cusco, Cusco	102	$320	$40	34.9%	Low
55	Pimentel, Lambayeque	102	$224	$60	23.7%	Low
56	Callao, Callao Region	100	$123	$31	28.2%	Low
57	San Bartolo, Provincia de Lima	97	$490	$129	27.4%	Low
58	Punta Hermosa, Lima Province	94	$653	$148	30.0%	Low
59	Chontabamba, Pasco	84	$275	$81	19.1%	Low
60	El Carmen, Ica	82	$1,076	$266	21.2%	Low
61	El Tambo, Junín	82	$88	$34	18.3%	Low
62	Santa Cruz de Flores, Lima	81	$963	$241	22.1%	Low
63	Pueblo Libre, Lima Province	76	$186	$38	37.8%	Low
64	Aguas Calientes, Cuzco	74	$153	$43	22.6%	Low
65	Pisco, Ica	73	$176	$65	18.9%	Low
66	San Sebastián, Cusco	72	$127	$35	25.8%	Low
67	Miraflores, Arequipa	67	$206	$32	35.4%	Low
68	Cieneguilla, Provincia de Lima	65	$1,208	$262	27.1%	Low
69	Los Baños del Inca, Cajamarca	63	$171	$63	20.7%	Low
70	Ilo, Moquegua	62	$169	$62	23.2%	Low
71	Punta Negra, Provincia de Lima	61	$451	$152	21.9%	Low
72	Pucallpa, Ucayali	61	$111	$37	27.6%	Low
73	Chincha Baja, Ica	60	$1,101	$248	22.7%	Low
74	Chachapoyas, Amazonas	59	$121	$44	20.7%	Low
75	Colán, Piura	59	$281	$146	13.1%	Low
76	Nuevo Chimbote, Ancash	56	$153	$36	23.1%	Low
77	Tambopata, Madre de Dios	56	$230	$51	22.1%	Low
78	Samuel Pastor, Arequipa	55	$219	$135	17.0%	Low
79	San Borja, Lima Province	55	$199	$38	35.1%	Low
80	Castilla, Piura	53	$118	$32	25.5%	Low
81	Callería, Ucayali	52	$174	$29	28.6%	Low
82	Chilca, Lima	50	$500	$188	18.1%	Low
83	Huayllabamba, Cusco	49	$1,166	$161	28.0%	Low
84	Huánuco, Huánuco	49	$123	$33	23.8%	Low
85	Pacasmayo, La Libertad	49	$160	$59	17.7%	Low
86	Rupa-Rupa, Huánuco	48	$155	$47	18.9%	Low
87	Chorrillos, Lima Province	48	$171	$45	27.7%	Low
88	Pachacámac, Provincia de Lima	47	$1,107	$250	26.0%	Low
89	Barranca, Lima	43	$239	$81	19.8%	Low
90	Santa Eulalia, Lima	42	$743	$207	18.2%	Low
91	Huancabamba, Pasco	42	$400	$120	19.7%	Low
92	Comandante Noel, Ancash	40	$331	$139	20.5%	Low
93	San Ramón, Junín	40	$209	$99	16.1%	Low
94	Huanchaco District, La Libertad	40	$169	$57	24.7%	Low
95	Moyobamba, San Martín	40	$136	$43	20.9%	Low
96	La Banda de Shilcayo, San Martín	36	$431	$65	24.0%	Low
97	Breña, Lima Province	35	$189	$39	35.8%	Low
98	San Juan Bautista, Loreto	35	$255	$77	19.2%	Low
99	Yarinacocha, Ucayali	35	$112	$24	23.6%	Low
100	Santa Rosa de Quives, Lima	34	$534	$186	15.9%	Low

Most Profitable Airbnb Markets in Peru by Revenue

The most profitable Airbnb cities in Peru are those where hosts earn the highest average monthly revenue per listing — the single most telling indicator of a market's income potential. District of Canoas de Punta Sal, Tumbes leads with $1,223/month at $216 ADR and 22.5% 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	District of Canoas de Punta Sal, Tumbes	$1,223	192	$216	22.5%	Low
2	Cieneguilla, Provincia de Lima	$1,208	65	$262	27.1%	Low
3	Huayllabamba, Cusco	$1,166	49	$161	28.0%	Low
4	Pachacámac, Provincia de Lima	$1,107	47	$250	26.0%	Low
5	Chincha Baja, Ica	$1,101	60	$248	22.7%	Low
6	El Carmen, Ica	$1,076	82	$266	21.2%	Low
7	Los Órganos, Piura	$1,066	333	$193	24.4%	Low
8	Máncora, Piura	$966	456	$156	26.2%	Low
9	Santa Cruz de Flores, Lima	$963	81	$241	22.1%	Low
10	Santa Eulalia, Lima	$743	42	$207	18.2%	Low
11	Paracas, Ica	$713	332	$169	20.8%	Low
12	San Antonio, Lima	$709	133	$219	21.1%	Low
13	District of Zorritos, Tumbes	$708	238	$166	20.7%	Low
14	Miraflores, Provincia de Lima	$680	379	$63	43.9%	Low
15	Mala, Lima	$655	134	$209	19.2%	Low
16	Punta Hermosa, Lima Province	$653	94	$148	30.0%	Low
17	Asia, Lima	$627	447	$214	20.4%	Low
18	Calca, Cusco	$572	140	$105	29.2%	Low
19	Santa Rosa de Quives, Lima	$534	34	$186	15.9%	Low
20	Lima Metropolitan Area, Lima	$528	10,401	$73	35.4%	Low
21	Lunahuaná, Lima	$514	115	$149	15.8%	Low
22	Cerro Azul, Lima	$508	282	$190	19.6%	Low
23	Chilca, Lima	$500	50	$188	18.1%	Low
24	San Bartolo, Provincia de Lima	$490	97	$129	27.4%	Low
25	Punta Negra, Provincia de Lima	$451	61	$152	21.9%	Low
26	Urubamba, Cusco	$443	275	$86	24.7%	Low
27	La Banda de Shilcayo, San Martín	$431	36	$65	24.0%	Low
28	Cusco, Cuzco	$406	258	$44	38.8%	Low
29	Distrito de Cusco, Cusco	$404	1,929	$45	36.6%	Low
30	Huancabamba, Pasco	$400	42	$120	19.7%	Low
31	San Isidro, Lima Province	$391	264	$57	40.7%	Low
32	Lima, Provincia de Lima	$381	2,125	$61	40.7%	Low
33	Barranco, Lima Province	$364	424	$49	42.9%	Low
34	Wanchaq, Cusco	$352	477	$43	33.7%	Low
35	Comandante Noel, Ancash	$331	40	$139	20.5%	Low
36	Cusco, Cusco	$320	102	$40	34.9%	Low
37	Jesús María, Lima Province	$298	222	$47	39.6%	Low
38	Cayma, Arequipa	$298	179	$46	34.7%	Low
39	Magdalena del Mar, Lima Province	$298	162	$54	37.8%	Low
40	Pisac, Cusco	$296	208	$44	30.5%	Low
41	Machupicchu, Cusco	$287	274	$50	27.1%	Low
42	Colán, Piura	$281	59	$146	13.1%	Low
43	Chontabamba, Pasco	$275	84	$81	19.1%	Low
44	Santiago de Surco, Lima Province	$272	145	$50	36.2%	Low
45	Ollantaytambo, Cusco	$270	185	$53	24.5%	Low
46	Ica, Ica	$267	524	$65	21.4%	Low
47	Mollendo, Arequipa	$260	118	$85	23.0%	Low
48	Santiago, Cusco	$256	158	$44	31.0%	Low
49	San Juan Bautista, Loreto	$255	35	$77	19.2%	Low
50	Surquillo, Lima Province	$255	103	$43	40.4%	Low
51	La Victoria, Lima Province	$241	117	$47	36.6%	Low
52	Barranca, Lima	$239	43	$81	19.8%	Low
53	Huanchaco, La Libertad	$237	131	$61	23.3%	Low
54	Arequipa, Arequipa	$233	1,029	$42	29.4%	Low
55	Tambopata, Madre de Dios	$230	56	$51	22.1%	Low
56	Cerro Colorado, Arequipa	$225	144	$49	29.3%	Low
57	Pimentel, Lambayeque	$224	102	$60	23.7%	Low
58	San Miguel, Lima Province	$221	332	$44	34.1%	Low
59	Yanahuara, Arequipa	$221	194	$39	31.4%	Low
60	Samuel Pastor, Arequipa	$219	55	$135	17.0%	Low
61	Oxapampa, Pasco	$211	345	$69	21.1%	Low
62	San Ramón, Junín	$209	40	$99	16.1%	Low
63	Víctor Larco Herrera, La Libertad	$207	120	$40	27.6%	Low
64	Tarapoto, San Martín	$207	341	$44	26.9%	Low
65	Miraflores, Arequipa	$206	67	$32	35.4%	Low
66	San Borja, Lima Province	$199	55	$38	35.1%	Low
67	Piura, Piura	$196	308	$49	25.6%	Low
68	Breña, Lima Province	$189	35	$39	35.8%	Low
69	Pueblo Libre, Lima Province	$186	76	$38	37.8%	Low
70	Puno, Puno	$178	467	$44	23.9%	Low
71	Pisco, Ica	$176	73	$65	18.9%	Low
72	Callería, Ucayali	$174	52	$29	28.6%	Low
73	Iquitos, Loreto	$173	311	$37	26.9%	Low
74	Chiclayo, Lambayeque	$172	289	$38	26.3%	Low
75	José Luis Bustamante y Rivero, Arequipa	$171	122	$38	27.5%	Low
76	Chorrillos, Lima Province	$171	48	$45	27.7%	Low
77	Los Baños del Inca, Cajamarca	$171	63	$63	20.7%	Low
78	Ilo, Moquegua	$169	62	$62	23.2%	Low
79	Huanchaco District, La Libertad	$169	40	$57	24.7%	Low
80	Cuzco, Cuzco	$165	877	$38	30.9%	Low
81	Pacasmayo, La Libertad	$160	49	$59	17.7%	Low
82	Trujillo, La Libertad	$160	430	$37	26.6%	Low
83	Rupa-Rupa, Huánuco	$155	48	$47	18.9%	Low
84	Huaraz, Ancash	$155	421	$39	24.1%	Low
85	Aguas Calientes, Cuzco	$153	74	$43	22.6%	Low
86	Nuevo Chimbote, Ancash	$153	56	$36	23.1%	Low
87	Cajamarca, Cajamarca	$152	507	$40	24.4%	Low
88	Tacna, Tacna	$146	305	$37	25.1%	Low
89	Moyobamba, San Martín	$136	40	$43	20.9%	Low
90	Huancayo, Junín	$129	179	$34	23.7%	Low
91	San Sebastián, Cusco	$127	72	$35	25.8%	Low
92	Huánuco, Huánuco	$123	49	$33	23.8%	Low
93	Callao, Callao Region	$123	100	$31	28.2%	Low
94	Chachapoyas, Amazonas	$121	59	$44	20.7%	Low
95	Ayacucho, Ayacucho	$118	308	$36	21.6%	Low
96	Castilla, Piura	$118	53	$32	25.5%	Low
97	Yarinacocha, Ucayali	$112	35	$24	23.6%	Low
98	Pucallpa, Ucayali	$111	61	$37	27.6%	Low
99	Independencia, Ancash	$109	115	$45	22.4%	Low
100	El Tambo, Junín	$88	82	$34	18.3%	Low

Most Expensive Airbnb Markets in Peru 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. El Carmen, Ica commands the highest Airbnb nightly rate in Peru at $266/night, generating $1,076/month at 21.2% 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	El Carmen, Ica	$266	82	$1,076	21.2%	Low
2	Cieneguilla, Provincia de Lima	$262	65	$1,208	27.1%	Low
3	Pachacámac, Provincia de Lima	$250	47	$1,107	26.0%	Low
4	Chincha Baja, Ica	$248	60	$1,101	22.7%	Low
5	Santa Cruz de Flores, Lima	$241	81	$963	22.1%	Low
6	San Antonio, Lima	$219	133	$709	21.1%	Low
7	District of Canoas de Punta Sal, Tumbes	$216	192	$1,223	22.5%	Low
8	Asia, Lima	$214	447	$627	20.4%	Low
9	Mala, Lima	$209	134	$655	19.2%	Low
10	Santa Eulalia, Lima	$207	42	$743	18.2%	Low
11	Los Órganos, Piura	$193	333	$1,066	24.4%	Low
12	Cerro Azul, Lima	$190	282	$508	19.6%	Low
13	Chilca, Lima	$188	50	$500	18.1%	Low
14	Santa Rosa de Quives, Lima	$186	34	$534	15.9%	Low
15	Paracas, Ica	$169	332	$713	20.8%	Low
16	District of Zorritos, Tumbes	$166	238	$708	20.7%	Low
17	Huayllabamba, Cusco	$161	49	$1,166	28.0%	Low
18	Máncora, Piura	$156	456	$966	26.2%	Low
19	Punta Negra, Provincia de Lima	$152	61	$451	21.9%	Low
20	Lunahuaná, Lima	$149	115	$514	15.8%	Low
21	Punta Hermosa, Lima Province	$148	94	$653	30.0%	Low
22	Colán, Piura	$146	59	$281	13.1%	Low
23	Comandante Noel, Ancash	$139	40	$331	20.5%	Low
24	Samuel Pastor, Arequipa	$135	55	$219	17.0%	Low
25	San Bartolo, Provincia de Lima	$129	97	$490	27.4%	Low
26	Huancabamba, Pasco	$120	42	$400	19.7%	Low
27	Calca, Cusco	$105	140	$572	29.2%	Low
28	San Ramón, Junín	$99	40	$209	16.1%	Low
29	Urubamba, Cusco	$86	275	$443	24.7%	Low
30	Mollendo, Arequipa	$85	118	$260	23.0%	Low
31	Barranca, Lima	$81	43	$239	19.8%	Low
32	Chontabamba, Pasco	$81	84	$275	19.1%	Low
33	San Juan Bautista, Loreto	$77	35	$255	19.2%	Low
34	Lima Metropolitan Area, Lima	$73	10,401	$528	35.4%	Low
35	Oxapampa, Pasco	$69	345	$211	21.1%	Low
36	La Banda de Shilcayo, San Martín	$65	36	$431	24.0%	Low
37	Ica, Ica	$65	524	$267	21.4%	Low
38	Pisco, Ica	$65	73	$176	18.9%	Low
39	Los Baños del Inca, Cajamarca	$63	63	$171	20.7%	Low
40	Miraflores, Provincia de Lima	$63	379	$680	43.9%	Low
41	Ilo, Moquegua	$62	62	$169	23.2%	Low
42	Huanchaco, La Libertad	$61	131	$237	23.3%	Low
43	Lima, Provincia de Lima	$61	2,125	$381	40.7%	Low
44	Pimentel, Lambayeque	$60	102	$224	23.7%	Low
45	Pacasmayo, La Libertad	$59	49	$160	17.7%	Low
46	San Isidro, Lima Province	$57	264	$391	40.7%	Low
47	Huanchaco District, La Libertad	$57	40	$169	24.7%	Low
48	Magdalena del Mar, Lima Province	$54	162	$298	37.8%	Low
49	Ollantaytambo, Cusco	$53	185	$270	24.5%	Low
50	Tambopata, Madre de Dios	$51	56	$230	22.1%	Low
51	Santiago de Surco, Lima Province	$50	145	$272	36.2%	Low
52	Machupicchu, Cusco	$50	274	$287	27.1%	Low
53	Barranco, Lima Province	$49	424	$364	42.9%	Low
54	Cerro Colorado, Arequipa	$49	144	$225	29.3%	Low
55	Piura, Piura	$49	308	$196	25.6%	Low
56	Rupa-Rupa, Huánuco	$47	48	$155	18.9%	Low
57	Jesús María, Lima Province	$47	222	$298	39.6%	Low
58	La Victoria, Lima Province	$47	117	$241	36.6%	Low
59	Cayma, Arequipa	$46	179	$298	34.7%	Low
60	Chorrillos, Lima Province	$45	48	$171	27.7%	Low
61	Independencia, Ancash	$45	115	$109	22.4%	Low
62	Distrito de Cusco, Cusco	$45	1,929	$404	36.6%	Low
63	Pisac, Cusco	$44	208	$296	30.5%	Low
64	Chachapoyas, Amazonas	$44	59	$121	20.7%	Low
65	Santiago, Cusco	$44	158	$256	31.0%	Low
66	Cusco, Cuzco	$44	258	$406	38.8%	Low
67	Puno, Puno	$44	467	$178	23.9%	Low
68	Tarapoto, San Martín	$44	341	$207	26.9%	Low
69	San Miguel, Lima Province	$44	332	$221	34.1%	Low
70	Aguas Calientes, Cuzco	$43	74	$153	22.6%	Low
71	Surquillo, Lima Province	$43	103	$255	40.4%	Low
72	Moyobamba, San Martín	$43	40	$136	20.9%	Low
73	Wanchaq, Cusco	$43	477	$352	33.7%	Low
74	Arequipa, Arequipa	$42	1,029	$233	29.4%	Low
75	Cajamarca, Cajamarca	$40	507	$152	24.4%	Low
76	Cusco, Cusco	$40	102	$320	34.9%	Low
77	Víctor Larco Herrera, La Libertad	$40	120	$207	27.6%	Low
78	Yanahuara, Arequipa	$39	194	$221	31.4%	Low
79	Breña, Lima Province	$39	35	$189	35.8%	Low
80	Huaraz, Ancash	$39	421	$155	24.1%	Low
81	San Borja, Lima Province	$38	55	$199	35.1%	Low
82	Pueblo Libre, Lima Province	$38	76	$186	37.8%	Low
83	José Luis Bustamante y Rivero, Arequipa	$38	122	$171	27.5%	Low
84	Cuzco, Cuzco	$38	877	$165	30.9%	Low
85	Chiclayo, Lambayeque	$38	289	$172	26.3%	Low
86	Trujillo, La Libertad	$37	430	$160	26.6%	Low
87	Pucallpa, Ucayali	$37	61	$111	27.6%	Low
88	Tacna, Tacna	$37	305	$146	25.1%	Low
89	Iquitos, Loreto	$37	311	$173	26.9%	Low
90	Nuevo Chimbote, Ancash	$36	56	$153	23.1%	Low
91	Ayacucho, Ayacucho	$36	308	$118	21.6%	Low
92	San Sebastián, Cusco	$35	72	$127	25.8%	Low
93	El Tambo, Junín	$34	82	$88	18.3%	Low
94	Huancayo, Junín	$34	179	$129	23.7%	Low
95	Huánuco, Huánuco	$33	49	$123	23.8%	Low
96	Castilla, Piura	$32	53	$118	25.5%	Low
97	Miraflores, Arequipa	$32	67	$206	35.4%	Low
98	Callao, Callao Region	$31	100	$123	28.2%	Low
99	Callería, Ucayali	$29	52	$174	28.6%	Low
100	Yarinacocha, Ucayali	$24	35	$112	23.6%	Low

Highest Occupancy Airbnb Markets in Peru

Airbnb occupancy rate measures the percentage of available nights actually booked — the most telling indicator of short-term rental demand in a market. Miraflores, Provincia de Lima leads Peru with 43.9% occupancy, $680/month revenue, and 379 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	Miraflores, Provincia de Lima	43.9%	379	$680	$63	Low
2	Barranco, Lima Province	42.9%	424	$364	$49	Low
3	Lima, Provincia de Lima	40.7%	2,125	$381	$61	Low
4	Distrito de Cusco, Cusco	36.6%	1,929	$404	$45	Low
5	Lima Metropolitan Area, Lima	35.4%	10,401	$528	$73	Low
6	San Miguel, Lima Province	34.1%	332	$221	$44	Low
7	Wanchaq, Cusco	33.7%	477	$352	$43	Low
8	Cuzco, Cuzco	30.9%	877	$165	$38	Low
9	Arequipa, Arequipa	29.4%	1,029	$233	$42	Low
10	Iquitos, Loreto	26.9%	311	$173	$37	Low
11	Tarapoto, San Martín	26.9%	341	$207	$44	Low
12	Trujillo, La Libertad	26.6%	430	$160	$37	Low
13	Máncora, Piura	26.2%	456	$966	$156	Low
14	Piura, Piura	25.6%	308	$196	$49	Low
15	Tacna, Tacna	25.1%	305	$146	$37	Low
16	Los Órganos, Piura	24.4%	333	$1,066	$193	Low
17	Cajamarca, Cajamarca	24.4%	507	$152	$40	Low
18	Huaraz, Ancash	24.1%	421	$155	$39	Low
19	Puno, Puno	23.9%	467	$178	$44	Low
20	Ayacucho, Ayacucho	21.6%	308	$118	$36	Low
21	Ica, Ica	21.4%	524	$267	$65	Low
22	Oxapampa, Pasco	21.1%	345	$211	$69	Low
23	Paracas, Ica	20.8%	332	$713	$169	Low
24	Asia, Lima	20.4%	447	$627	$214	Low

How to Choose an Airbnb Investment Market in Peru

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 Peru 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 Peru

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

This page ranks Airbnb markets in Peru 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 Peru.

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

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

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

Lima Metropolitan Area, Lima leads this ranking for Peru with 10,401 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 Peru?

District of Canoas de Punta Sal, Tumbes posts the highest average monthly revenue in this ranking at $1,223. 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 Peru?

Miraflores, Provincia de Lima has the highest occupancy rate in this comparison at 43.9%. 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.

Which market has the highest Airbnb nightly rate in Peru?

El Carmen, Ica commands the highest average daily rate at $266 per night. A high ADR does not automatically translate to the highest revenue — occupancy and seasonality determine how much of that rate converts to realized income.

Which Airbnb markets in Peru have the lowest regulation?

Lima Metropolitan Area (Lima), Lima (Provincia de Lima), Distrito de Cusco (Cusco) currently show low regulation profiles in this ranking. Lower regulation can reduce compliance costs and time-to-market for new hosts, but investors should always verify local ordinances before purchasing — rules can change quickly as short-term rental markets grow.

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

The markets ranked here average 26.2% occupancy, and the top performer posts $1,223 in monthly revenue. Profitability depends on property acquisition cost, local operating expenses, and regulation compliance — but the data shows active, performing markets exist across Peru 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 Peru?

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 Peru?

First-time investors in Peru 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 Peru?

Across the markets ranked here, the average occupancy rate in Peru is 26.2%. 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 Peru?

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

Markets with fewer than 100 active listings can show volatile averages that do not predict future performance. The median market in this Peru ranking has about 117 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 Peru?

Seasonal markets in Peru 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 2026-07-06. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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