Magnificent Villa in Morcote with a lake view Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.89 - Revenue
- CHF 100,539
- Occupancy
- 28.1%
- Daily rate
- CHF 1,059
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Morcote brought in CHF 17,929 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 13% more than the Ticino average of CHF 15,853.
The short answer
Morcote earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged CHF 238 a night and were booked on 30% of available nights, against CHF 175 and 36% for the Ticino average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 3.1 times as much as in January, usually the slowest. With only 44 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 44 active listings, Morcote is the 17th-largest of 46 Ticino markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 36% while the number of active listings grew 13%.
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Gross bookings per Morcote listing averaged CHF 17,929 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Ticino average: CHF 15,853), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Morcote listing brings in CHF 3,960 in July, its best month, and CHF 1,270 in January, its slowest. August runs within 5% of July, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 39% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 3.8 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
July earns about 3.1 times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CHF 2,200. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in August 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | CHF 2,059 | 27.1% | CHF 255 | CHF 69 | 81 days | 2.9 nights |
| Oct 2025 | CHF 1,595 | 25.5% | CHF 248 | CHF 51 | 51 days | 4.5 nights |
| Nov 2025 | CHF 1,586 | 20.7% | CHF 237 | CHF 53 | 23 days | 5.2 nights |
| Dec 2025 | CHF 1,506 | 19.7% | CHF 240 | CHF 49 | 35 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | CHF 1,768 | 24.2% | CHF 234 | CHF 57 | 39 days | 8.8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | CHF 2,497 | 37.2% | CHF 233 | CHF 89 | 41 days | 10.1 nights |
| Mar 2026 | CHF 1,918 | 23.2% | CHF 236 | CHF 62 | 26 days | 5.6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | CHF 2,135 | 29.0% | CHF 243 | CHF 71 | 30 days | 3.4 nights |
| May 2026 | CHF 2,401 | 29.6% | CHF 245 | CHF 77 | 56 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | CHF 2,894 | 34.6% | CHF 255 | CHF 96 | 67 days | 3.7 nights |
| Jul 2026 | CHF 4,582 | 52.3% | CHF 255 | CHF 148 | 97 days | 5.3 nights |
| Aug 2026 | CHF 3,807 | 45.0% | CHF 257 | CHF 123 | 90 days | 3.3 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Morcote address, run it through the free Airbnb calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Morcote Airbnb took in CHF 17,929 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about CHF 990 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about CHF 1,920 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the CHF 2,040 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about CHF 1,160 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about CHF 860 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | CHF 15,889 | CHF 30,400 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay11% of Morcote bookings | CHF 2,040 | CHF 3,900 |
| Gross bookings | CHF 17,929 | CHF 34,300 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 11%: 15.5% for the 61% of Morcote listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −CHF 1,910 | −CHF 3,660 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; CHF 0 if you clean yourself | −CHF 2,040 | −CHF 3,900 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −CHF 900 | −CHF 1,720 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −CHF 360 | −CHF 690 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −CHF 540 | −CHF 1,030 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −CHF 180 | −CHF 180 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −CHF 90 | −CHF 90 |
| ManagementCHF 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | CHF 0 | CHF 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | CHF 0 | CHF 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | CHF 0 | CHF 0 |
| Total running costsAbout 22% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −CHF 6,020 | −CHF 11,270 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | CHF 11,909about CHF 990 a month | CHF 23,030about CHF 1,920 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Morcote's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Morcote home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about CHF 2,860 a month, against CHF 1,490 for the average one.
Occupancy
Morcote listings were booked on 30% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points below the Ticino average (36%) and 9 points below the Switzerland average (39%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 19% in December to 47% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.7 times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Morcote, December the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Morcote, known as ADR (average daily rate), was CHF 238 over the past year, about 36% above the Ticino average of CHF 175 and about the same as the Switzerland average (CHF 235). In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about CHF 260 and bottom out in October and November at about CHF 225.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.3 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 16% above October's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CHF 238.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Morcote it averaged CHF 76 over the past year, from about CHF 41 in a typical January to about CHF 128 in a typical July.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
July RevPAR is about 3.1 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CHF 72.
Seasonality
With only 44 active listings, the monthly pattern in Morcote is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in January.
Average revenue by month in Morcote
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, CHF 2,200.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | CHF 1,270 |
| February | CHF 1,990 |
| March | CHF 1,920 |
| April | CHF 1,780 |
| May | CHF 2,300 |
| June | CHF 2,600 |
| July | CHF 3,960 |
| August | CHF 3,810 |
| September | CHF 2,110 |
| October | CHF 1,740 |
| November | CHF 1,480 |
| December | CHF 1,480 |
Guests book Morcote stays 62 days ahead on average (about nine weeks), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 84 days ahead, and November stays closest to arrival, about 23 days. A typical July booking is made in late April.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 62 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
84% of the 44 active listings in Morcote display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Morcote.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Morcote neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Morcote Old Town, Parco Scherrer and Lungolago. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Morcote Old Town | Charming medieval village known for its cobblestone streets and beautiful lakeside views. Perfect for tourists looking for a picturesque and authentic Swiss experience. | Church of Santa Maria del Sasso, Morcote Park, Museo Arte Moderna, Botanical Gardens of Ticino, Castle of Morcote |
| Parco Scherrer | Beautiful park offering stunning views of Lake Lugano and surrounding mountains. A great spot for nature lovers and those looking for a peaceful retreat. | Parco Scherrer, Gardens of Villa Scherrer, Lake Lugano, Hiking trails, Relaxation spots |
| Lungolago | Scenic lakeside promenade ideal for leisure walks and enjoying local cafés. Attracts visitors who want to relax by the lake and enjoy the fresh air. | Lungolago di Morcote, Lake Lugano, Local restaurants, Water sports activities, Boat rentals |
| Cappella di Santa Croce | Historic chapel located on a hill offering panoramic views of the area. A popular spot for photographers and those interested in local history. | Cappella di Santa Croce, Hiking trails, Scenic views, Church architecture |
| Morcote waterfront | Vibrant area with restaurants and shops right by the lake, drawing in tourists looking to enjoy local cuisine and shopping. | Waterfront restaurants, Shops, Boat excursions, Cultural events, Art installations |
| Cascina Merlo | Rural area offering traditional Swiss rural experiences, perfect for families and those looking to experience the countryside. | Agritourism, Local farms, Nature hikes, Culinary experiences, Rural beauty |
| Parrocchia San Giovanni Battista | A historic church in the village attracting those interested in architecture and history, providing a unique cultural experience. | Church architecture, Cultural heritage, Local festivals, Artworks, Historical significance |
| Vico Morcote | Quaint and quieter village nearby Morcote, providing a more tranquil experience while still being close to main attractions. | Local hiking trails, Views of Morcote, Peaceful environment, Cultural interactions, Villager hospitality |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 86% of listings in Morcote, alongside 6 private-room listings (14%). Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 55%, ahead of houses (45%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Morcote Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 86.4% | 38 |
| Private room | 13.6% | 6 |
Listings by property type
Morcote Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 54.5% | 24 |
| House | 45.5% | 20 |
One- and two-bedroom homes are equally common in Morcote (36% of entire homes each), followed by three-bedroom homes (17%). Shares are of the 36 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Morcote entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 5.6% | 2 |
| 1 bedroom | 36.1% | 13 |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.1% | 13 |
| 3 bedrooms | 16.7% | 6 |
| 4 bedrooms | 2.8% | 1 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% | 1 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Morcote earned CHF 14,100 over the past year, against CHF 19,000 for a two-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 13 | CHF 14,100 | CHF 16,000 | CHF 204 | 32% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13 | CHF 19,000 | CHF 21,200 | CHF 275 | 30% |
Most Morcote listings are sized for couples and small families: 74% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 5% take eight or more. Shares are of the 38 listings with a guest capacity on file (86% of the market).
Morcote listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 28.9% | 11 |
| 3 guests | 2.6% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 42.1% | 16 |
| 5 guests | 10.5% | 4 |
| 6 guests | 10.5% | 4 |
| 8+ guests | 5.3% | 2 |
Morcote hosts set up an average of 2.3 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 36% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Lake access is common in Morcote: 70% of listings offer it, and 77% have a pet-friendly policy. Only 39% of listings have air conditioning.
Share of Morcote listings with each common amenity
Guests
Morcote splits its demand between home and abroad: 51% of guests who left reviews live outside Switzerland, led by visitors from the United States and Germany. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 37%, followed by German and French.
51% of Morcote guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Morcote guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Zürich | 11.7% |
| Basel | 3.1% |
| Milan | 2.6% |
| Lucerne | 1.5% |
Where Morcote guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 48.8% |
| United States | 13.4% |
| Germany | 8.0% |
| France | 6.0% |
| United Kingdom | 4.0% |
Languages spoken by Morcote guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 36.6% |
| German | 23.8% |
| French | 15.1% |
| Italian | 8.7% |
| Spanish | 6.4% |
Morcote Airbnbs average 4.75 stars, and 11% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.51, against 4.90 for location.
Location scores highest in Morcote; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.76 |
| Cleanliness | 4.71 |
| Communication | 4.85 |
| Location | 4.90 |
| Check-in | 4.88 |
| Value | 4.51 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all Morcote listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 2% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 41% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Morcote listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 68.2% | 30 |
| 181-270 days | 29.5% | 13 |
| 91-180 days | 2.3% | 1 |
Days a year Morcote listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 2.3% | 1 |
| 91-180 days | 29.5% | 13 |
| 31-90 days | 40.9% | 18 |
| 1-30 days | 27.3% | 12 |
The average Morcote booking lasts 4.5 nights, longest in February and shortest in September. Listings took about 16 bookings each over the year. About six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Morcote
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than eight in ten listings in Morcote accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Morcote listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Morcote, used by 32% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: 55% of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 36% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Morcote listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About eight in ten Morcote listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is CHF 103, and some higher fees lift the average to CHF 152. Spread over the average stay of 4.5 nights, that adds roughly CHF 25 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 11% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Morcote, a five-bedroom home, took in CHF 101,000 over the past year, about 5.6 times the city's average of CHF 17,900. Four of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
Magnificent Villa in Morcote with a lake view Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.89
Luxury flat by the lake, Morcote Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Morcote Cottage Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.72
Villa ''La Perla Bianca'' Lake Lugano Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.70
Residence with Pool and Beach (Morcote Romance) Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.11
Morcote Magic View - by Happy Rentals Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.49 Only 9% of Morcote listings are classed as professionally managed. Only 30% of listings are run by Superhosts. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 61% of listings.
Nearby markets
Morcote out-earns every one of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 10 km; the best of them, Porto Ceresio, averaged about 8% less per listing.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Ceresio Italy · 2 km | 48 | CHF 16,441 | CHF 131 | 44% |
| Lavena Ponte Tresa Italy · 5 km | 35 | CHF 12,026 | CHF 126 | 39% |
| Caslano 5 km | 43 | CHF 14,438 | CHF 187 | 31% |
| Bissone 6 km | 33 | CHF 16,114 | CHF 239 | 34% |
| Collina d'Oro 6 km | 34 | CHF 14,740 | CHF 180 | 36% |
| Mendrisio 7 km | 35 | CHF 8,283 | CHF 138 | 28% |
| Paradiso 8 km | 42 | CHF 13,822 | CHF 221 | 31% |
| Tresa 10 km | 30 | CHF 11,519 | CHF 128 | 40% |
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FAQ
An active Morcote Airbnb grossed CHF 17,929 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 44 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in CHF 3,050 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Morcote listings earn between CHF 795 and CHF 3,050 in a typical month, and the top tenth CHF 5,140 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Morcote were booked on 30% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 36% for the Ticino average. July is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Morcote cost CHF 238 before fees. Half of listings charge between CHF 125 and CHF 255, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Morcote, 84% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Morcote Airbnb grossed CHF 17,929 in the 12 months to September 2026, 13% above the Ticino average of CHF 15,853. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, CHF 11,909 a year (about CHF 990 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about CHF 1,920 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
July usually pays best, averaging CHF 3,960 per active listing over the past two years, and January usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Morcote listing was open to book earned CHF 76 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made CHF 155 or more.
Morcote stays were booked 62 days (about nine weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
The average Morcote Airbnb stay lasted 4.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 16 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Morcote Airbnbs 4.75 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
Morcote Old Town, Parco Scherrer and Lungolago draw the most short-term rental interest in Morcote. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 44 active Airbnb listings in Morcote as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Porto Ceresio, 2 km away.
In Morcote, about eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is CHF 103, and some higher fees lift the average to CHF 152.
Method
Figures on this page cover 44 active Airbnb listings in Morcote from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Swiss francs at CHF 0.80 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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