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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Cusco, Peru (2026)
Distrito de Cusco is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Cusco in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 12 markets. Its listings averaged $5,200 in revenue over the 12 months to September 2026 and were booked on 38% of nights. It leads on the blend rather than on any one measure, placing 1st of 12 for market size, 1st of 12 for occupancy and 3rd of 9 for revenue growth. Wanchaq and Pisac come next.
- Markets tracked
- 19
- Active Airbnb listings
- 3,860
- Avg. revenue per listing
- $4,950
- Occupancy rate
- 34%
- Avg. nightly rate
- $52
- Revenue change, typical market
- +3%
The short answer
Cusco Airbnb Market at a Glance
Across Cusco, the 3,860 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $4,950 over the same period. They were booked on 34% of nights at about $52 a night; the ranking covers the 12 markets with at least 30 active listings.
The ranking weighs revenue per listing most, then occupancy and market size, then how evenly income spreads across the year and how it changed on the year. It reflects rental performance, not purchase prices or local short-term rental rules. How the ranking works.
Where the top 10 Airbnb markets in Cusco are
Each dot is one of the 19 markets AirROI tracks in Cusco, sized by active listings and coloured by average revenue per listing. Select a number to jump to its profile.
All money figures on this page are in US dollars.
Top 10
The Top 10 Airbnb Markets in Cusco
Each profile draws on the market's full AirROI report: how it earns, when in the year, who books and what sells. Monthly figures are averages per listing active in that month, so twelve of them add up to more than the annual average, which also counts listings that operated for only part of the year.
| # | Market | Avg. revenue | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Distrito de Cusco Large market · High occupancy | $5,200 | 38% | |
 Wanchaq Growing revenue · Large market | $4,880 | 35% | |
 Pisac Year-round demand · Large market | $4,040 | 33% | |
| 4 |  Urubamba High earnings · Large market | $5,990 | 26% |
| 5 |  Calca High earnings | $7,240 | 31% |
| 6 |  Huayllabamba High earnings · Year-round demand | $13,900 | 28% |
| 7 |  Ollantaytambo Year-round demand · Growing revenue | $3,750 | 26% |
| 8 |  Cusco High occupancy | $4,040 | 36% |
| 9 |  Santiago | $3,360 | 32% |
| 10 |  Machupicchu Large market · Growing revenue | $3,600 | 25% |
1. Distrito de Cusco
Known for: Large market · High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Distrito de Cusco - Avg. revenue
- $5,200 +3% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 38%
- Nightly rate
- $45
- Active listings
- 1,800
Where it places among the 12 ranked markets in Cusco
- Revenue 4th of 12
- Occupancy 1st of 12
- Market size 1st of 12
- Year-round 5th of 12
- Growth 3rd of 9
- How it earns
- Distrito de Cusco earns on volume. Rates run below the Cusco average at about $45 a night, but listings book 38% of nights. That adds up to $5,200 per listing over the year, the fourth-highest of the 12 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $454 a month; the top quarter clear $867 or more.
- When it earns
- Distrito de Cusco's season runs from May to October, peaking in July at about $843 per listing; February, the quietest month, brings in about $455.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (34% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 58% of supply.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (88%), led by visitors from the United States, Canada and Brazil.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who would rather price for occupancy than for rate.
Revenue per listing by month
$843 $455- Median listing
- $454/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $867+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 41 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 45%
Areas in the full report: Centro Histórico · San Blas · Sacsayhuamán
Full Distrito de Cusco Airbnb report2. Wanchaq
Known for: Growing revenue · Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Wanchaq - Avg. revenue
- $4,880 +38% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 35%
- Nightly rate
- $44
- Active listings
- 420
Where it places among the 12 ranked markets in Cusco
- Revenue 5th of 12
- Occupancy 3rd of 12
- Market size 2nd of 12
- Year-round 6th of 12
- Growth 1st of 9
- How it earns
- Wanchaq is Cusco's second-largest Airbnb market, with 420 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $4,880, the fifth-highest of the 12 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $432, and the best quarter clear $911. Revenue per listing rose 38% over the year, the biggest gain in Cusco, helped by nightly rates 35% higher.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Wanchaq concentrates from April to August: July earns about $816 per listing, about 1.9 times as much as December.
- What sells
- Two-bedroom homes lead the market (35% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 81% of supply.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (84%), led by visitors from the United States, Brazil and Canada.
Revenue per listing by month
$816 $436- Median listing
- $432/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $911+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 26 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 52%
Areas in the full report: San Blas · Plaza de Armas · Cusco City Center
Full Wanchaq Airbnb report3. Pisac
Known for: Year-round demand · Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Pisac - Avg. revenue
- $4,040 −4% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 33%
- Nightly rate
- $46
- Active listings
- 213
Where it places among the 12 ranked markets in Cusco
- Revenue 6th of 12
- Occupancy 4th of 12
- Market size 5th of 12
- Year-round 1st of 12
- Growth 7th of 9
- How it earns
- Pisac is Cusco's fifth-largest Airbnb market, with 213 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $4,040 in revenue over the year, the sixth-highest of the 12 ranked markets. Its place at #3 rests on year-round demand (1st of 12) rather than on revenue per listing. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about $295 a month, while the top quarter clear $715 and the top 10% $1,540, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of Cusco.
- When it earns
- Demand in Pisac holds up through the year: October, the slowest month, still brings in about three-quarters of May's revenue. Trips run long, about 8 nights on average against 5 nights for the typical market in Cusco, booked about 29 days ahead.
- What sells
- Private rooms are a large part of supply (59% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (92%), led by visitors from the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who want income that holds up all year.
Revenue per listing by month
$659 $472- Median listing
- $295/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $715+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 29 days
- Average stay
- 8 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 92%
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
4. Urubamba
Known for: High earnings · Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Urubamba - Avg. revenue
- $5,990 −17% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 26%
- Nightly rate
- $86
- Active listings
- 277
Where it places among the 12 ranked markets in Cusco
- Revenue 3rd of 12
- Occupancy 10th of 12
- Market size 3rd of 12
- Year-round 3rd of 12
- Growth 9th of 9
- How it earns
- Urubamba earns on price: guests pay about $86 a night, 64% above the Cusco average. That adds up to $5,990 per listing over the year, the third-highest of the 12 ranked markets. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about $420 a month, while the top quarter clear $1,020 and the top 10% $2,160, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of Cusco. Revenue per listing fell 17% over the year as nightly rates eased 5%.
- When it earns
- Urubamba earns steadily through the year, from about $730 per listing in January to $1,220 in July.
- Guest expectations
- Guests rate listings highly, 4.84 stars on average against 4.78 for the typical market in Cusco, so reviews set a high bar.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (26% of entire homes), and houses make up 60% of supply.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay and want income that holds up all year.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,220 $730- Median listing
- $420/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,020+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 33 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 48%
5. Calca
Known for: High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Calca - Avg. revenue
- $7,240
- Occupancy
- 31%
- Nightly rate
- $100
- Active listings
- 146
Where it places among the 12 ranked markets in Cusco
- Revenue 2nd of 12
- Occupancy 6th of 12
- Market size 8th of 12
- Year-round 8th of 12
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Nightly rates set Calca apart: about $100, about twice the Cusco average. Listings averaged $7,240 in revenue over the year, the second-highest of the 12 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $676 and a top-quarter listing $1,480 or more.
- When it earns
- In Calca, the months from July to August earn above the yearly average, led by July at about $1,710 per listing; February is the low point at about $888.
- Guest expectations
- Guests rate listings highly, 4.88 stars on average against 4.78 for the typical market in Cusco, so reviews set a high bar.
- What sells
- Three-bedroom homes lead the market (36% of entire homes), and houses make up 75% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,710 $888- Median listing
- $676/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,480+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 30 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Most common home size
- 3 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 51%
6. Huayllabamba
Known for: High earnings · Year-round demand
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Huayllabamba - Avg. revenue
- $13,900 −16% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 28%
- Nightly rate
- $155
- Active listings
- 50
Where it places among the 12 ranked markets in Cusco
- Revenue 1st of 12
- Occupancy 7th of 12
- Market size 11th of 12
- Year-round 4th of 12
- Growth 8th of 9
- How it earns
- Huayllabamba earns on price: guests pay about $155 a night, about three times the Cusco average. Average revenue per listing came to $13,900, the highest of the 12 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $1,060 a month; the top quarter clear $2,500 or more. Revenue per listing fell 16% over the year even with rates 3% higher, as bookings softened. With 50 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Huayllabamba has two seasons, October–December and July–August. July is the strongest month at about $2,410 per listing, and February the quietest at about $1,370. Guests book early, about 42 days ahead against roughly 32 for the typical market in Cusco, and stay about 4 nights.
- What sells
- Big homes set the market: 76% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 39% in the typical market in Cusco, and houses make up 72% of supply.
- Guest expectations
- Guests rate listings highly, 4.91 stars on average against 4.78 for the typical market in Cusco, so reviews set a high bar.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay and want a large home for groups and families.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,410 $1,370- Median listing
- $1,060/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $2,500+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 42 days
- Average stay
- 4 nights
- Most common home size
- 4 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 56%
7. Ollantaytambo
Known for: Year-round demand · Growing revenue
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Ollantaytambo - Avg. revenue
- $3,750 +27% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 26%
- Nightly rate
- $53
- Active listings
- 185
Where it places among the 12 ranked markets in Cusco
- Revenue 8th of 12
- Occupancy 9th of 12
- Market size 6th of 12
- Year-round 2nd of 12
- Growth 2nd of 9
- How it earns
- Ollantaytambo is one of the steadier markets in Cusco: November, its slowest month, still brings in about 62% of June's revenue. Listings averaged $3,750 in revenue over the year, the eighth-highest of the 12 ranked markets. Its place at #7 rests on year-round demand (2nd of 12) and revenue growth (2nd of 9) rather than on revenue per listing. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $275, and the best quarter clear $642. Revenue per listing rose 27% over the year, the second-biggest gain in Cusco on stronger bookings rather than higher rates, even as the number of listings grew 46%.
- When it earns
- Bookings arrive well in advance, about 44 days before check-in, so much of a season's calendar fills early; stays average 3 nights.
- What sells
- Private rooms are a large part of supply (71% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (94%), led by visitors from the United States, Brazil and Canada.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who want income that holds up all year.
Revenue per listing by month
$623 $384- Median listing
- $275/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $642+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 44 days
- Average stay
- 3 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 94%
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
8. Cusco
Known for: High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Cusco - Avg. revenue
- $4,040
- Occupancy
- 36%
- Nightly rate
- $40
- Active listings
- 96
Where it places among the 12 ranked markets in Cusco
- Revenue 7th of 12
- Occupancy 2nd of 12
- Market size 9th of 12
- Year-round 10th of 12
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Cusco listings charge about $40 a night, 22% below the Cusco average, and are booked on 36% of nights. Listings averaged $4,040 in revenue over the year, the seventh-highest of the 12 ranked markets. Its place at #8 rests on occupancy (2nd of 12) rather than on revenue per listing. Month to month, the median listing earns about $446 and a top-quarter listing $840 or more.
- When it earns
- Cusco's season runs from April to August, peaking in July at about $1,060 per listing; February, the quietest month, brings in about $346.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.70 stars) trail the typical market in Cusco (4.78), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (29% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 68% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet February.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,060 $346- Median listing
- $446/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $840+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 26 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 46%
9. Santiago
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Santiago - Avg. revenue
- $3,360 +3% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 32%
- Nightly rate
- $46
- Active listings
- 151
Where it places among the 12 ranked markets in Cusco
- Revenue 10th of 12
- Occupancy 5th of 12
- Market size 7th of 12
- Year-round 6th of 12
- Growth 5th of 9
- How it earns
- Santiago books 32% of nights at about $46 a night, close to the typical market in Cusco. Average revenue per listing came to $3,360, the tenth-highest of the 12 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $296 a month; the top quarter clear $555 or more.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Santiago concentrates from April to August: July earns about $635 per listing, about 1.9 times as much as February.
- What sells
- Three-bedroom homes lead the market (36% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 80% of supply.
Revenue per listing by month
$635 $338- Median listing
- $296/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $555+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 29 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Most common home size
- 3 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 54%
10. Machupicchu
Known for: Large market · Growing revenue
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Machupicchu - Avg. revenue
- $3,600 +3% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 25%
- Nightly rate
- $50
- Active listings
- 267
Where it places among the 12 ranked markets in Cusco
- Revenue 9th of 12
- Occupancy 11th of 12
- Market size 4th of 12
- Year-round 11th of 12
- Growth 4th of 9
- How it earns
- Machupicchu is Cusco's fourth-largest Airbnb market, with 267 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $3,600, the ninth-highest of the 12 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $308, and the best quarter clear $628.
- When it earns
- In Machupicchu, the months from April to October earn above the yearly average, led by July at about $748 per listing; February is the low point at about $239. Guests book early, about 42 days ahead against roughly 32 for the typical market in Cusco, and stay about 1.7 nights.
- What sells
- Private rooms are a large part of supply (85% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.54 stars) trail the typical market in Cusco (4.78), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who prefer a smaller one- or two-bedroom place and can ride out a slow February.
Revenue per listing by month
$748 $239- Median listing
- $308/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $628+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 42 days
- Average stay
- 1.7 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 96%
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
Full ranking
How All 12 Ranked Markets in Cusco Compare
The overall ranking with the five measures behind it. "Slow month" is a market's weakest month of revenue as a share of its best, so a higher figure means steadier income. Select a column heading to re-sort.
| Distrito de Cusco Large market, high occupancy | $5,200 | 38% | $45 | 54% | +3% | 1,800 | |
| Wanchaq Growing revenue, large market | $4,876 | 35% | $44 | 53% | +38% | 420 | |
| Pisac Year-round demand, large market | $4,042 | 33% | $46 | 72% | −4% | 213 | |
| 4 | Urubamba High earnings, large market | $5,985 | 26% | $86 | 60% | −17% | 277 |
| 5 | Calca High earnings | $7,238 | 31% | $101 | 52% | – | 146 |
| 6 | Huayllabamba High earnings, year-round demand | $13,867 | 28% | $156 | 57% | −16% | 50 |
| 7 | Ollantaytambo Year-round demand, growing revenue | $3,748 | 26% | $53 | 62% | +27% | 185 |
| 8 | Cusco High occupancy | $4,040 | 36% | $40 | 33% | – | 96 |
| 9 | Santiago | $3,356 | 32% | $46 | 53% | +3% | 151 |
| 10 | Machupicchu Large market, growing revenue | $3,603 | 25% | $50 | 32% | +3% | 267 |
| 11 | San Sebastián | $1,887 | 28% | $37 | 43% | +1% | 63 |
| 12 | Yucay | $1,608 | 21% | $58 | 29% | – | 32 |
By measure
Cusco Airbnb Markets Ranked by Revenue, Nightly Rate and Occupancy
The overall ranking balances five measures. These lists take one at a time, for buyers who care most about income, pricing power, bookings, a steady calendar, momentum or market size.
Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Cusco
Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Calca #5 overall | $7,240 | |
| Urubamba #4 overall | $5,990 | |
| Distrito de Cusco #1 overall | $5,200 | |
| 4 | Wanchaq #2 overall | $4,880 |
| 5 | Pisac #3 overall | $4,040 |
| 6 | Cusco #8 overall | $4,040 |
| 7 | Ollantaytambo #7 overall | $3,750 |
| 8 | Machupicchu #10 overall | $3,600 |
| 9 | Santiago #9 overall | $3,360 |
| 10 | San Sebastián #11 overall | $1,890 |
Most expensive Airbnb markets in Cusco by nightly rate
Average rate per booked night. A high rate earns most where occupancy holds up too. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Nightly |
|---|---|---|
| Calca #5 overall | $100 | |
| Urubamba #4 overall | $86 | |
| Ollantaytambo #7 overall | $53 | |
| 4 | Machupicchu #10 overall | $50 |
| 5 | Pisac #3 overall | $46 |
| 6 | Santiago #9 overall | $46 |
| 7 | Distrito de Cusco #1 overall | $45 |
| 8 | Wanchaq #2 overall | $44 |
| 9 | Cusco #8 overall | $40 |
| 10 | San Sebastián #11 overall | $37 |
Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Cusco
Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Distrito de Cusco #1 overall | 38% | |
| Cusco #8 overall | 36% | |
| Wanchaq #2 overall | 35% | |
| 4 | Pisac #3 overall | 33% |
| 5 | Santiago #9 overall | 32% |
| 6 | Calca #5 overall | 31% |
| 7 | San Sebastián #11 overall | 28% |
| 8 | Ollantaytambo #7 overall | 26% |
| 9 | Urubamba #4 overall | 26% |
| 10 | Machupicchu #10 overall | 25% |
Most year-round Airbnb markets in Cusco
Revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month, so a higher figure means steadier income. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Slow month |
|---|---|---|
| Pisac #3 overall | 72% | |
| Ollantaytambo #7 overall | 62% | |
| Urubamba #4 overall | 60% | |
| 4 | Distrito de Cusco #1 overall | 54% |
| 5 | Wanchaq #2 overall | 53% |
| 6 | Santiago #9 overall | 53% |
| 7 | Calca #5 overall | 52% |
| 8 | San Sebastián #11 overall | 43% |
| 9 | Cusco #8 overall | 33% |
| 10 | Machupicchu #10 overall | 32% |
Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in Cusco
Change in revenue per listing from the year before, among markets where it rose. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Wanchaq #2 overall | +38% | |
| Ollantaytambo #7 overall | +27% | |
| Distrito de Cusco #1 overall | +3% | |
| 4 | Machupicchu #10 overall | +3% |
| 5 | Santiago #9 overall | +3% |
| 6 | San Sebastián #11 overall | +1% |
Largest Airbnb markets in Cusco
Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.
| # | Market | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Distrito de Cusco #1 overall | 1,800 | |
| Wanchaq #2 overall | 420 | |
| Urubamba #4 overall | 277 | |
| 4 | Machupicchu #10 overall | 267 |
| 5 | Pisac #3 overall | 213 |
| 6 | Ollantaytambo #7 overall | 185 |
| 7 | Santiago #9 overall | 151 |
| 8 | Calca #5 overall | 146 |
| 9 | Cusco #8 overall | 96 |
| 10 | San Sebastián #11 overall | 63 |
| 11 | Huayllabamba #6 overall | 50 |
| 12 | Yucay #12 overall | 32 |
Seasonality
When Airbnbs in Cusco Earn the Most
July is the best month for more than eight in ten ranked markets in Cusco. February is the most common slowest month, in 6 markets.
July earns about 1.8 times what February does
Average revenue per listing across the 12 ranked markets in Cusco, by month
| Month | Avg. revenue per listing | Best month for | Highest-ranked examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $501 | – | – |
| February | $481 | – | – |
| March | $570 | – | – |
| April | $633 | – | – |
| May | $747 | 1 market | Pisac |
| June | $741 | 1 market | Ollantaytambo |
| July | $882 | 10 markets | Distrito de Cusco, Wanchaq, Urubamba |
| August | $759 | – | – |
| September | $629 | – | – |
| October | $627 | – | – |
| November | $542 | – | – |
| December | $543 | – | – |
Average revenue is per listing across the ranked markets, the line in the chart above. "Best month for" counts the ranked markets whose own revenue peaks in that month.
Method
How the Ranking Works
The ranking covers the 12 markets in Cusco with at least 30 active Airbnb listings and data through September 2026. Each market is compared with the others on five measures, and markets are ordered by a weighted blend of where they place on each:
- Revenue per listing (35%): average revenue an active listing earned over the past 12 months.
- Occupancy (20%): share of available nights that were booked.
- Market size (20%): active listings. Bigger markets offer more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers when you sell.
- Year-round demand (15%): revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month. The latest month is left out when its bookings look incomplete.
- Growth (10%): change in revenue per listing from the year before. Markets whose boundaries changed between years are scored in the middle.
Left out: 6 markets whose data predate the latest refresh. The score measures how rentals perform. It does not include purchase prices, financing, operating costs or local short-term rental rules, which vary by address and should be checked before buying. Figures are in US dollars and match each market's own report; see the data methodology for how listings are tracked.
To check one property before buying, run its address and size through the Airbnb estimator for a revenue, occupancy and nightly-rate range from comparable listings.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in Cusco
What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Cusco?
Distrito de Cusco ranks first of the 12 markets in Cusco in AirROI's ranking, with US$5,200 in average revenue per listing and 38% occupancy. Wanchaq and Pisac follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.
What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Cusco?
By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 60 listings, Calca leads at US$7,240 a year, ahead of Urubamba at US$5,990. Profit also depends on what a property costs to buy and run, which varies far more between markets than revenue does.
How much does an Airbnb make in Cusco?
The average active listing in Cusco earned US$4,950 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 34% occupancy. Across the ranked markets, the middle half averaged between US$3,360 and US$5,200 per listing. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.
What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in Cusco?
The average listing in Cusco was booked on 34% of available nights over the past 12 months. Half of the ranked markets fall between 26% and 33%, so a market above about 33% sits in the top quarter. Occupancy is only half the picture: a market with lower occupancy can still earn more if its nightly rates are higher.
Where is Airbnb demand highest in Cusco?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Distrito de Cusco has the highest occupancy, with 38% of available nights booked, followed by Cusco at 36%. Its listings average about US$45 a night and US$5,200 a year.
Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Cusco?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Calca has the highest average nightly rate, about US$100, followed by Urubamba at US$86. San Sebastián is the least expensive, at about US$37. The average booked night in Cusco costs about US$52.
What is the best month for Airbnb in Cusco?
July is the highest-earning month for 10 of the 12 ranked markets, followed by May (1). February is the most common slowest month, in 6 of the 12 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.
Which Airbnb markets in Cusco earn the most evenly through the year?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Pisac has the steadiest income: its slowest month, October, still earns about three-quarters of its best. Ollantaytambo follows, at 62%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.
Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in Cusco?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Wanchaq, up 38% on the year before, and in Ollantaytambo, up 27%. A single strong year can reflect events or new supply, so it is worth checking a market's monthly trend before relying on it.
Is Airbnb still profitable in Cusco in 2026?
Revenue per listing grew in 6 of the 9 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it rose 3%. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.
How many Airbnb listings are there in Cusco?
AirROI tracked 3,860 active Airbnb listings in Cusco over the 12 months to September 2026, across 19 markets. The largest ranked market is Distrito de Cusco, with 1,800 listings, followed by Wanchaq with 420.
Directory
All 19 Airbnb Markets in Cusco
Every Cusco city with an AirROI Airbnb market report, A–Z, with its active listing count.
D
- Distrito de Cusco 1,800 listings
H
- Huayllabamba 50 listings
M
- Machupicchu 267 listings
- Maras 20 listings
- Mollepata 22 listings
O
- Ollantaytambo 185 listings
P
- Pisac 213 listings
S
- San Jerónimo 22 listings
- San Salvador 21 listings
- San Sebastián 63 listings
- Santa Ana 25 listings
- Santa Teresa 20 listings
- Santiago 151 listings
U
- Urubamba 277 listings
W
- Wanchaq 420 listings
Y
- Yucay 32 listings