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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Ticino, Switzerland (2026)

Verzasca is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Ticino in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 32 markets. Its listings averaged $23,700 in revenue over the 12 months to September 2026 and were booked on 40% of nights. It leads on the blend rather than on any one measure, placing 2nd of 32 for revenue per listing, 3rd of 32 for occupancy and 6th of 32 for year-round demand. With 84 active listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year than those of larger ones. Lugano and Viganello come next.

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Markets tracked
46
Active Airbnb listings
3,170
Avg. revenue per listing
$19,900
Occupancy rate
36%
Avg. nightly rate
$220
Revenue change, typical market
+8%

The short answer

Ticino Airbnb Market at a Glance

Across Ticino, the 3,170 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $19,900 over the same period. They were booked on 36% of nights at about $220 a night; the ranking covers the 32 markets with at least 30 active listings. Revenue per listing rose in 23 of the 29 ranked markets with a comparable year of data, by 8% in the typical one.

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. In 28 of the 32 ranked markets, most listings display a registration number, so confirm the local rules for any address you consider. How the ranking works.

Where the top 10 Airbnb markets in Ticino are

Each dot is one of the 46 markets AirROI tracks in Ticino, sized by active listings and coloured by average revenue per listing. Select a number to jump to its profile.

Where the top 10 Airbnb markets in Ticino areDot map of 46 Airbnb markets. Numbered pins mark the top-ranked markets: 1 Verzasca, 2 Lugano, 3 Viganello, 4 Locarno, 5 Gordola, 6 Terre di Pedemonte, 7 Bellinzona, 8 Minusio, 9 Ronco sopra Ascona, 10 Morcote.10987654321© OpenStreetMap
Avg. revenueUnder $16k$16k–$19k$19k–$21k$21k+ Under 30 listings 1 Top-ranked market

All money figures on this page are in US dollars.

Top 10

The Top 10 Airbnb Markets in Ticino

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.

The top 10 Airbnb markets in Ticino at a glance
#MarketAvg. revenueOccupancy
Verzasca High earnings · High occupancy$23,70040%
Lugano Large market · High earnings$23,30038%
Viganello High earnings · High occupancy$24,20046%
4 Locarno Large market · High earnings$23,60038%
5 Gordola Growing revenue · High occupancy$21,90039%
6 Terre di Pedemonte High occupancy · Growing revenue$21,30044%
7 Bellinzona Large market · High occupancy$19,50036%
8 Minusio Large market · High earnings$21,20036%
9 Ronco sopra Ascona High earnings · High occupancy$23,70037%
10 Morcote Growing revenue · High earnings$22,50030%

  1. 1. Verzasca

    Known for: High earnings · High occupancy

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Verzasca, 3 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Verzasca, 2 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Verzasca, 3 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Verzasca
    Avg. revenue
    $23,700 +15% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    40%
    Nightly rate
    $225
    Active listings
    84

    Where it places among the 32 ranked markets in Ticino

    • Revenue 2nd of 32
    • Occupancy 3rd of 32
    • Market size 8th of 32
    • Year-round 6th of 32
    • Growth 9th of 29
    How it earns
    Verzasca fills more nights than most of Ticino: 40% of them, the third-highest occupancy of the 32 ranked markets, at about $225 a night. That adds up to $23,700 per listing over the year, the second-highest of the 32 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $2,420 a month; the top quarter clear $3,990 or more. Revenue per listing rose 15% over the year, helped by nightly rates 22% higher, even as the number of listings grew 27%.
    When it earns
    Verzasca's season runs from June to August, peaking in July at about $4,980 per listing; December, the quietest month, brings in about $1,700.
    What sells
    The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (45% of entire homes), and houses make up 77% of supply.
    Guest expectations
    Guests rate listings highly, 4.85 stars on average against 4.79 for the typical market in Ticino, so reviews set a high bar.
    Who it suits
    It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet December and want a large home for groups and families.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $2,420/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $3,990+/mo
    Booked ahead
    66 days
    Average stay
    6 nights
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms
    Superhosts
    49%
    Full Verzasca Airbnb report

  2. 2. Lugano

    Known for: Large market · High earnings

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Lugano, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Lugano, 2 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Lugano, 2 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Lugano
    Avg. revenue
    $23,300 +4% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    38%
    Nightly rate
    $230
    Active listings
    593

    Where it places among the 32 ranked markets in Ticino

    • Revenue 5th of 32
    • Occupancy 9th of 32
    • Market size 1st of 32
    • Year-round 8th of 32
    • Growth 18th of 29
    How it earns
    Lugano is Ticino's largest Airbnb market, with 593 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $23,300, the fifth-highest of the 32 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $2,350, and the best quarter clear $3,960.
    When it earns
    Revenue in Lugano concentrates from May to October: July earns about $4,690 per listing, about three times as much as January. Most hosts take one- or two-night bookings (84% of listings), more than in the typical market.
    Guest expectations
    Average ratings (4.64 stars) trail the typical market in Ticino (4.79), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
    Who books
    Most guests come from abroad (66%), led by visitors from the United States, Germany and France.
    Who it suits
    Best for buyers who can ride out a slow January.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $2,350/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $3,960+/mo
    Booked ahead
    48 days
    Average stay
    5 nights
    Guests from abroad
    66%
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom

    Areas in the full report: Centro · Sottoceneri · Sanfedele

    Full Lugano Airbnb report

  3. 3. Viganello

    Known for: High earnings · High occupancy

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Viganello Top-earning Airbnb listing in Viganello, 1 bedroom Top-earning Airbnb listing in Viganello
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Viganello
    Avg. revenue
    $24,200
    Occupancy
    46%
    Nightly rate
    $180
    Active listings
    41

    Where it places among the 32 ranked markets in Ticino

    • Revenue 1st of 32
    • Occupancy 1st of 32
    • Market size 22nd of 32
    • Year-round 3rd of 32
    • Growth No prior year
    How it earns
    Viganello earns on volume. Rates run below the Ticino average at about $180 a night, but listings book 46% of nights. Average revenue per listing came to $24,200, the highest of the 32 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $2,530 and a top-quarter listing $3,640 or more. With 41 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
    When it earns
    In Viganello, the months from June to October earn above the yearly average, led by August at about $3,420 per listing; February is the low point at about $1,650. Guests book later than in most of Ticino, about 23 days ahead against roughly 62 for the typical market in Ticino, so pricing close to the date matters; stays average 5 nights. Most hosts take one- or two-night bookings (100% of listings), more than in the typical market.
    Guest expectations
    Average ratings (4.59 stars) trail the typical market in Ticino (4.79), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
    The competition
    Professional managers run 63% of listings, against about 12% in the typical market in Ticino, and the largest operator runs 35 listings, so new hosts compete with polished operations.
    Who it suits
    A good fit for buyers who plan to use a professional manager or run a polished operation and would rather price for occupancy than for rate.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $2,530/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $3,640+/mo
    Booked ahead
    23 days
    Average stay
    5 nights
    Guests from abroad
    57%
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom
    Full Viganello Airbnb report

  4. 4. Locarno

    Known for: Large market · High earnings

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Locarno, 2 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Locarno, 3 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Locarno, 3 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Locarno
    Avg. revenue
    $23,600 +7% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    38%
    Nightly rate
    $230
    Active listings
    291

    Where it places among the 32 ranked markets in Ticino

    • Revenue 4th of 32
    • Occupancy 8th of 32
    • Market size 2nd of 32
    • Year-round 19th of 32
    • Growth 16th of 29
    How it earns
    Locarno is Ticino's second-largest Airbnb market, with 291 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $23,600, the fourth-highest of the 32 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $2,380 a month; the top quarter clear $3,780 or more. Revenue per listing rose 7% over the year, helped by nightly rates 5% higher, even as the number of listings grew 24%.
    When it earns
    Locarno's season runs from May to September, peaking in July at about $5,530 per listing; January, the quietest month, brings in about $1,260.
    Who books
    About a third of guests (33%) travel from abroad, most often from Germany and the United States.
    What sells
    One-bedroom homes lead the market (48% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 85% of supply.
    Who it suits
    It suits buyers who are prepared for thin bookings around January.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $2,380/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $3,780+/mo
    Booked ahead
    71 days
    Average stay
    5 nights
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom
    Superhosts
    47%
    Full Locarno Airbnb report

  5. 5. Gordola

    Known for: Growing revenue · High occupancy

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Gordola, 2 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Gordola, 4 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Gordola, 3 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Gordola
    Avg. revenue
    $21,900 +37% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    39%
    Nightly rate
    $210
    Active listings
    66

    Where it places among the 32 ranked markets in Ticino

    • Revenue 7th of 32
    • Occupancy 6th of 32
    • Market size 10th of 32
    • Year-round 25th of 32
    • Growth 2nd of 29
    How it earns
    Listings in Gordola are booked on 39% of nights, the sixth-highest occupancy of the 32 ranked markets, at about $210 a night. Listings averaged $21,900 in revenue over the year, the seventh-highest of the 32 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $2,230, and the best quarter clear $3,620. Revenue per listing rose 37% over the year, the second-biggest gain in Ticino, helped by nightly rates 22% higher, even as the number of listings grew 25%. Its 66 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
    When it earns
    Revenue in Gordola concentrates from April to October: July earns about $4,400 per listing, about 5.1 times as much as January.
    Who books
    More than a third of guests (36%) travel from abroad, most often from Germany and France.
    What sells
    The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (39% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 52% of supply.
    Who it suits
    Best for buyers who can carry costs through a quiet January.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $2,230/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $3,620+/mo
    Booked ahead
    55 days
    Average stay
    5 nights
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom
    Superhosts
    35%
    Full Gordola Airbnb report

  6. 6. Terre di Pedemonte

    Known for: High occupancy · Growing revenue

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Terre di Pedemonte, 1 bedroom Top-earning Airbnb listing in Terre di Pedemonte, 2 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Terre di Pedemonte, 2 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Terre di Pedemonte
    Avg. revenue
    $21,300 +27% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    44%
    Nightly rate
    $190
    Active listings
    43

    Where it places among the 32 ranked markets in Ticino

    • Revenue 8th of 32
    • Occupancy 2nd of 32
    • Market size 18th of 32
    • Year-round 16th of 32
    • Growth 5th of 29
    How it earns
    Rates in Terre di Pedemonte sit below the Ticino average, at about $190 a night, but listings are booked on 44% of nights. Average revenue per listing came to $21,300, the eighth-highest of the 32 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $2,370 and a top-quarter listing $3,350 or more. Revenue per listing rose 27% over the year, helped by nightly rates 17% higher. With 43 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
    When it earns
    In Terre di Pedemonte, the months from April to October earn above the yearly average, led by July at about $4,160 per listing; January is the low point at about $1,060.
    Guest expectations
    Guests rate listings highly, 4.92 stars on average against 4.79 for the typical market in Ticino, so reviews set a high bar.
    Who books
    Most guests are domestic (78%), and Germany and the United States send the most visitors from abroad.
    Who it suits
    A good fit for buyers who can ride out a slow January and would rather price for occupancy than for rate.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $2,370/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $3,350+/mo
    Booked ahead
    61 days
    Average stay
    6 nights
    Guests from abroad
    22%
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom
    Full Terre di Pedemonte Airbnb report

  7. 7. Bellinzona

    Known for: Large market · High occupancy

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Bellinzona, 7 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Bellinzona, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Bellinzona, 2 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Bellinzona
    Avg. revenue
    $19,500 +8% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    36%
    Nightly rate
    $195
    Active listings
    163

    Where it places among the 32 ranked markets in Ticino

    • Revenue 15th of 32
    • Occupancy 12th of 32
    • Market size 5th of 32
    • Year-round 5th of 32
    • Growth 15th of 29
    How it earns
    Bellinzona is Ticino's fifth-largest Airbnb market, with 163 active listings to price against. Revenue per listing, $19,500, is close to the Ticino average. Its place at #7 rests on market size (5th of 32) and year-round demand (5th of 32) rather than on revenue per listing. A typical listing takes in about $1,980 a month; the top quarter clear $3,230 or more. Revenue per listing rose 8% over the year, helped by nightly rates 14% higher, even as the number of listings grew 33%.
    When it earns
    Bellinzona's season runs from May to August, peaking in July at about $3,650 per listing; January, the quietest month, brings in about $1,360. Bookings arrive closer to the date than in most of Ticino, about 43 days before check-in, and guests stay about 5 nights. Most hosts take one- or two-night bookings (77% of listings), more than in the typical market.
    Who books
    Most guests come from abroad (54%), led by visitors from Germany, the United States and France.
    What sells
    One-bedroom homes lead the market (48% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 52% of supply.
    Who it suits
    It suits buyers who are prepared for thin bookings around January and are comfortable adjusting prices close to the date.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $1,980/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $3,230+/mo
    Booked ahead
    43 days
    Average stay
    5 nights
    Guests from abroad
    54%
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom
    Full Bellinzona Airbnb report

  8. 8. Minusio

    Known for: Large market · High earnings

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Minusio, 7 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Minusio, 4 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Minusio, 3 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Minusio
    Avg. revenue
    $21,200 −9% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    36%
    Nightly rate
    $240
    Active listings
    129

    Where it places among the 32 ranked markets in Ticino

    • Revenue 9th of 32
    • Occupancy 13th of 32
    • Market size 6th of 32
    • Year-round 14th of 32
    • Growth 29th of 29
    How it earns
    Minusio books 36% of nights at about $240 a night, close to the typical market in Ticino. Listings averaged $21,200 in revenue over the year, the ninth-highest of the 32 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $2,210, and the best quarter clear $3,670. Revenue per listing slipped 9% over the year even with rates 4% higher, as bookings softened.
    When it earns
    Revenue in Minusio concentrates from April to September: July earns about $5,180 per listing, about 3.9 times as much as February.
    Who books
    About three in ten guests (31%) travel from abroad, most often from Germany and the United States.
    What sells
    The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (47% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 73% of supply.
    Who it suits
    Best for buyers who can carry costs through a quiet February.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $2,210/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $3,670+/mo
    Booked ahead
    67 days
    Average stay
    5 nights
    Guests from abroad
    31%
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom
    Full Minusio Airbnb report

  9. 9. Ronco sopra Ascona

    Known for: High earnings · High occupancy

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Ronco sopra Ascona, 3 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Ronco sopra Ascona, 1 bedroom Top-earning Airbnb listing in Ronco sopra Ascona, 2 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Ronco sopra Ascona
    Avg. revenue
    $23,700 −7% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    37%
    Nightly rate
    $280
    Active listings
    57

    Where it places among the 32 ranked markets in Ticino

    • Revenue 3rd of 32
    • Occupancy 11th of 32
    • Market size 15th of 32
    • Year-round 22nd of 32
    • Growth 28th of 29
    How it earns
    Ronco sopra Ascona listings charge about $280 a night, 26% above the Ticino average, and are booked on 37% of nights. Average revenue per listing came to $23,700, the third-highest of the 32 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $2,500 and a top-quarter listing $3,930 or more. Nightly rates rose 8%, but fewer booked nights left revenue per listing 7% lower on the year. Its 57 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
    When it earns
    In Ronco sopra Ascona, the months from June to September earn above the yearly average, led by July at about $5,340 per listing; January is the low point at about $1,120.
    Who books
    About three in ten guests (30%) travel from abroad, most often from Germany and the United States.
    What sells
    Two-bedroom homes lead the market (44% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 70% of supply.
    Who it suits
    A good fit for buyers who can ride out a slow January.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $2,500/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $3,930+/mo
    Booked ahead
    71 days
    Average stay
    6 nights
    Guests from abroad
    30%
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms
    Full Ronco sopra Ascona Airbnb report

  10. 10. Morcote

    Known for: Growing revenue · High earnings

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Morcote, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Morcote, 2 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Morcote, 1 bedroom
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Morcote
    Avg. revenue
    $22,500 +36% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    30%
    Nightly rate
    $300
    Active listings
    44

    Where it places among the 32 ranked markets in Ticino

    • Revenue 6th of 32
    • Occupancy 31st of 32
    • Market size 17th of 32
    • Year-round 9th of 32
    • Growth 4th of 29
    How it earns
    Morcote listings charge about $300 a night, 36% above the Ticino average, and are booked on 30% of nights. That adds up to $22,500 per listing over the year, the sixth-highest of the 32 ranked markets. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about $2,010 a month, while the top quarter clear $3,840 and the top 10% $6,460, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of Ticino. Revenue per listing rose 36% over the year on stronger bookings rather than higher rates. With 44 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
    When it earns
    Morcote's season runs from May to August, peaking in July at about $4,980 per listing; January, the quietest month, brings in about $1,590. Most hosts take one- or two-night bookings (82% of listings), more than in the typical market.
    Who books
    Most guests come from abroad (51%), led by visitors from the United States, Germany and France.
    What sells
    The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (36% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 55% of supply.
    Who it suits
    It suits buyers who are prepared for thin bookings around January.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $2,010/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $3,840+/mo
    Booked ahead
    62 days
    Average stay
    5 nights
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom
    Superhosts
    30%
    Full Morcote Airbnb report

Full ranking

How All 32 Ranked Markets in Ticino 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.

Top Airbnb markets in Ticino, ranked by AirROI
Verzasca High earnings, high occupancy$23,70540%$22434%+15%84
Lugano Large market, high earnings$23,25638%$23233%+4%593
Viganello High earnings, high occupancy$24,15046%$18048%–41
4Locarno Large market, high earnings$23,64938%$22923%+7%291
5Gordola Growing revenue, high occupancy$21,91639%$20819%+37%66
6Terre di Pedemonte High occupancy, growing revenue$21,26344%$19225%+27%43
7Bellinzona Large market, high occupancy$19,49736%$19337%+8%163
8Minusio Large market, high earnings$21,24736%$24026%−9%129
9Ronco sopra Ascona High earnings, high occupancy$23,65637%$27821%−7%57
10Morcote Growing revenue, high earnings$22,53830%$29932%+36%44
11Ascona Large market, high earnings$20,46435%$23317%+5%225
12Muralto High earnings, growing revenue$20,27632%$23225%+14%69
13Faido Year-round demand, growing revenue$16,34335%$17053%+12%65
14Gambarogno Large market$16,89335%$22329%+11%167
15Brissago Large market, growing revenue$19,99334%$24517%+17%119
16Onsernone High occupancy$15,50239%$19027%+4%62
17Brione sopra Minusio High occupancy$18,28939%$23726%–33
18Orselina Growing revenue, high earnings$21,03235%$23518%+36%33
19Losone Growing revenue, high occupancy$16,11738%$18318%+16%57
20Maggia$16,18435%$21119%−1%65
21Collina d'Oro$18,53036%$22721%−4%34
22Serravalle Year-round demand, growing revenue$14,94932%$21350%+15%40
23Tresa High occupancy, growing revenue$14,48140%$16123%+21%30
24Bissone High earnings$20,25734%$30114%–33
25Paradiso$17,37631%$27829%+1%42

By measure

Ticino 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 Ticino

Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.

Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Ticino
#MarketRevenue
Verzasca #1 overall$23,700
Locarno #4 overall$23,600
Lugano #2 overall$23,300
4Gordola #5 overall$21,900
5Minusio #8 overall$21,200
6Ascona #11 overall$20,500
7Muralto #12 overall$20,300
8Brissago #15 overall$20,000
9Bellinzona #7 overall$19,500
10Gambarogno #14 overall$16,900
11Faido #13 overall$16,300
12Maggia #20 overall$16,200
13Onsernone #16 overall$15,500
14Centovalli #31 overall$11,000

Most expensive Airbnb markets in Ticino by nightly rate

Average rate per booked night. A high rate earns most where occupancy holds up too. Markets with at least 60 listings.

Most expensive Airbnb markets in Ticino by nightly rate
#MarketNightly
Brissago #15 overall$245
Minusio #8 overall$240
Ascona #11 overall$235
4Lugano #2 overall$230
5Muralto #12 overall$230
6Locarno #4 overall$230
7Verzasca #1 overall$225
8Gambarogno #14 overall$225
9Maggia #20 overall$210
10Gordola #5 overall$210
11Bellinzona #7 overall$195
12Onsernone #16 overall$190
13Centovalli #31 overall$180
14Faido #13 overall$170

Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Ticino

Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.

Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Ticino
#MarketOccupancy
Verzasca #1 overall40%
Onsernone #16 overall39%
Gordola #5 overall39%
4Locarno #4 overall38%
5Lugano #2 overall38%
6Bellinzona #7 overall36%
7Minusio #8 overall36%
8Maggia #20 overall35%
9Faido #13 overall35%
10Ascona #11 overall35%
11Gambarogno #14 overall35%
12Brissago #15 overall34%
13Muralto #12 overall32%
14Centovalli #31 overall31%

Most year-round Airbnb markets in Ticino

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.

Most year-round Airbnb markets in Ticino
#MarketSlow month
Faido #13 overall53%
Bellinzona #7 overall37%
Verzasca #1 overall34%
4Lugano #2 overall33%
5Gambarogno #14 overall29%
6Onsernone #16 overall27%
7Minusio #8 overall26%
8Muralto #12 overall25%
9Locarno #4 overall23%
10Centovalli #31 overall21%
11Gordola #5 overall19%
12Maggia #20 overall19%
13Ascona #11 overall17%
14Brissago #15 overall17%

Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in Ticino

Change in revenue per listing from the year before, among markets where it rose. Markets with at least 60 listings.

Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in Ticino
#MarketChange
Gordola #5 overall+37%
Brissago #15 overall+17%
Verzasca #1 overall+15%
4Muralto #12 overall+14%
5Faido #13 overall+12%
6Gambarogno #14 overall+11%
7Bellinzona #7 overall+8%
8Locarno #4 overall+7%
9Ascona #11 overall+5%
10Lugano #2 overall+4%
11Onsernone #16 overall+4%

Largest Airbnb markets in Ticino

Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.

Largest Airbnb markets in Ticino
#MarketListings
Lugano #2 overall593
Locarno #4 overall291
Ascona #11 overall225
4Gambarogno #14 overall167
5Bellinzona #7 overall163
6Minusio #8 overall129
7Brissago #15 overall119
8Verzasca #1 overall84
9Muralto #12 overall69
10Gordola #5 overall66
11Faido #13 overall65
12Maggia #20 overall65
13Centovalli #31 overall63
14Onsernone #16 overall62
15Ronco sopra Ascona #9 overall57
16Losone #19 overall57
17Morcote #10 overall44
18Terre di Pedemonte #6 overall43
19Caslano #26 overall43
20Cevio #27 overall43
21Paradiso #25 overall42
22Viganello #3 overall41
23Serravalle #22 overall40
24Acquarossa #28 overall37
25Avegno Gordevio #29 overall36

Seasonality

When Airbnbs in Ticino Earn the Most

July is the best month for nearly nine in ten ranked markets in Ticino. January is the most common slowest month, in 21 markets.

July earns about 3.6 times what January does

Average revenue per listing across the 32 ranked markets in Ticino, by month

Average Airbnb revenue per listing and the number of ranked markets that earn most in each month, in Ticino
MonthAvg. revenue per listingBest month forHighest-ranked examples
January$1,250––
February$1,470––
March$1,890––
April$2,410––
May$2,500––
June$3,080––
July$4,48028 marketsVerzasca, Lugano, Locarno
August$3,9403 marketsViganello, Faido, Brissago
September$2,610––
October$2,4701 marketParadiso
November$1,660––
December$1,790––

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 32 markets in Ticino 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: 8 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 Ticino

What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Ticino?

Verzasca ranks first of the 32 markets in Ticino in AirROI's ranking, with US$23,700 in average revenue per listing and 40% occupancy. Lugano and Viganello follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.

What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Ticino?

By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 60 listings, Verzasca leads at US$23,700 a year, ahead of Locarno at US$23,600. 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 Ticino?

The average active listing in Ticino earned US$19,900 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 36% occupancy. Across the ranked markets, the middle half averaged between US$15,500 and US$21,200 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 Ticino?

The average listing in Ticino was booked on 36% of available nights over the past 12 months. Half of the ranked markets fall between 32% and 38%, so a market above about 38% 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 Ticino?

Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Verzasca has the highest occupancy, with 40% of available nights booked, followed by Onsernone at 39%. Its listings average about US$225 a night and US$23,700 a year.

Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Ticino?

Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Brissago has the highest average nightly rate, about US$245, followed by Minusio at US$240. Faido is the least expensive, at about US$170. The average booked night in Ticino costs about US$220.

What is the best month for Airbnb in Ticino?

July is the highest-earning month for 28 of the 32 ranked markets, followed by August (3). January is the most common slowest month, in 21 of the 32 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.

Which Airbnb markets in Ticino earn the most evenly through the year?

Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Faido has the steadiest income: its slowest month, January, still earns about half of its best. Bellinzona follows, at 37%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.

Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in Ticino?

Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Gordola, up 37% on the year before, and in Brissago, up 17%. 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 Ticino in 2026?

Revenue per listing grew in 23 of the 29 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it rose 8%. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.

What are the best smaller Airbnb markets in Ticino?

Among ranked markets with fewer than 50 active listings, Viganello (#3 overall, US$24,200 per listing), Terre di Pedemonte (#6, US$21,300) and Morcote (#10, US$22,500) place highest. Smaller markets have fewer comparable rentals to price against, so their averages can move more from year to year.

How many Airbnb listings are there in Ticino?

AirROI tracked 3,170 active Airbnb listings in Ticino over the 12 months to September 2026, across 46 markets. The largest ranked market is Lugano, with 593 listings, followed by Locarno with 291.

Do Airbnb hosts need a permit in Ticino?

Rules can be national or regional as well as local, and they change often, so check each of them for any address you consider. In the listing data, most listings display a registration number in 28 of the 32 ranked markets, including Verzasca, Lugano and Viganello, though that shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow.

Directory

All 46 Airbnb Markets in Ticino

Every Ticino city with an AirROI Airbnb market report, A–Z, with its active listing count.

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