Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026

Telluride, CO Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
628
Avg. booking lead time
80 days
Listings showing a permit
0%
Peak revenue month
February
Lowest revenue month
April

The short answer

Telluride Airbnb Market at a Glance

Telluride earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged $728 a night and were booked on 36% of available nights, against $415 and 41% for the Colorado average.

Timing matters: in February, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 3.6 times as much as in April, usually the slowest.

With 628 active listings, Telluride is the 16th-largest of 183 Colorado markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, the number of active listings grew 4%.

Map of Airbnb listings in Telluride Browse the live Telluride Airbnb market See Every Telluride Listing

Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Telluride?

Gross bookings per Telluride listing averaged $65,164 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Colorado average: $44,625), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Telluride listing brings in $11,500 in February, its best month, and $3,160 in April, its slowest. July runs within 1% of February, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 37% 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 three times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $14,800+ a month, about 2.5 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $9,510 or more, roughly $3,700 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $5,850 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $3,150 or less, about half of the median.

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.

February earns about 3.6 times what April does

Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026

Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.

Telluride Airbnb Data by Month

Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.

July 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in February 2026. Across the past two years, February is usually the strongest month.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Telluride, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026
MonthAvg. RevenueOccupancyAvg. Nightly RateRevPARBooking Lead TimeAvg. Length of Stay
Oct 2025$4,75933.2%$673$15458 days3.5 nights
Nov 2025$3,50725.0%$666$11738 days4.4 nights
Dec 2025$7,04726.7%$830$22774 days4.6 nights
Jan 2026$7,80831.7%$838$25284 days4.7 nights
Feb 2026$10,64745.9%$906$380102 days4.8 nights
Mar 2026$10,06141.4%$871$32588 days4.5 nights
Apr 2026$3,07022.3%$666$10236 days4.4 nights
May 2026$4,62428.9%$666$14950 days4.3 nights
Jun 2026$8,48342.7%$733$28387 days4.4 nights
Jul 2026$11,49651.8%$756$37182 days5.8 nights
Aug 2026$8,85546.3%$743$28694 days4.4 nights
Sep 2026$8,44147.2%$720$281107 days3.5 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.

For a figure on one home rather than the whole Telluride market, enter its address and size in the short-term rental calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Telluride Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Telluride Airbnb took in $65,164 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $3,490 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 $5,730 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the $6,250 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $4,010 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $3,000 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 HOA or condo fees.

Telluride Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Telluride Airbnb
LineAverage listingTop-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookings$58,914$95,850
Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Telluride bookings$6,250$10,160
Gross bookings$65,164$106,010
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 93% of Telluride listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−$9,540−$15,520
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself−$6,250−$10,160
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−$3,260−$5,300
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−$1,300−$2,120
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−$1,950−$3,180
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−$650−$650
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−$330−$330
Management$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings$0$0
Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free$0$0
Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on$0$0
Total running costsAbout 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−$23,280−$37,260
Left for housing costs, then profit$41,884about $3,490 a month$68,750about $5,730 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo feesDepend on the home

Estimate Your Own Telluride Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Telluride'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 Telluride 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.

How Telluride's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Telluride listings are booked on 52% or more of their nights, against 34% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $575 adds about $5,730 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $875 a night or more, against a median of $575. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about $5,890 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, February brings the average listing about $11,500, against $3,160 in April, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Telluride listings average 4.83 stars, and 39% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.

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 $8,830 a month, against $5,430 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Telluride?

Telluride listings were booked on 36% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points below the Colorado average (41%) and 5 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 24% in April to 53% in July.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about four times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 70%+ of open nights, 36 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 52% or more, roughly four nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 34% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 18% or less, under two nights a week.

July is usually the busiest month in Telluride, April the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026

The 12-month rate of 36% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Nightly rates

How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Telluride?

The average nightly rate in Telluride, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $728 over the past year, about 75% above the Colorado average of $415 and about 2.2 times the U.S. average of $335. In a typical year, rates peak in February at about $875 and bottom out in October and November at about $630.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.5 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $1,380+ a night, about 2.4 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge $875 or more, about $300 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about $575 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $390 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

February rates run 38% above November's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Telluride?

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 Telluride it averaged $253 over the past year, from about $105 in a typical April to about $411 in a typical February.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $486+ per open night, about 2.3 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $310 or more, about $95 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $213 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $130 or less, about 61% of the median.

February RevPAR is about 3.9 times April's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Telluride

Telluride has two high seasons, January–March and June–August, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest in April and May and slows again from October to December.

Average revenue by month in Telluride

Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years

Revenue by month in Telluride in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Telluride, by calendar month
MonthSeasonRevenue per listing
JanuaryHigh season$8,260
FebruaryHigh season$11,500
MarchHigh season$10,900
AprilLow season$3,160
MayLow season$4,430
JuneHigh season$8,390
JulyHigh season$11,500
AugustHigh season$9,560
SeptemberShoulder season$7,990
OctoberLow season$4,800
NovemberLow season$3,440
DecemberLow season$6,800
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Telluride by season
SeasonRevenue per monthOccupancyNightly rate
High seasonJanuary–March, June–August$10,00046%$796
Shoulder seasonSeptember$7,99045%$734
Low seasonApril–May, October–December$4,53029%$673

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Telluride?

Guests book Telluride stays 80 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. September stays are booked furthest out, about 99 days ahead, and November stays closest to arrival, about 33 days. A typical September booking is made in early June.

September stays are booked furthest ahead

Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026

The 12-month figure of 80 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.

Permits

Airbnb Permits and Registration in Telluride

None of the 628 active listings in Telluride display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.

Registration, permit, zoning and occupancy-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the city or county before buying or listing in Telluride.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Telluride

AirROI's area guide picks seven Telluride neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Telluride Historic District, Bear Creek and Columbia Street. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Telluride
AreaWho it suitsLandmarks nearby
Telluride Historic DistrictCharming historic area with 19th-century buildings, vibrant nightlife, and a rich cultural scene. Ideal for visitors looking for a unique blend of history and modern amenities.Telluride Historical Museum, Main Street, The Sheridan Opera House, Town Park, Telluride Festival of Cars and Colors
Bear CreekScenic area known for its stunning views and access to outdoor activities. Perfect for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat with hiking and fishing opportunities.Bear Creek Trail, Bear Creek Falls, San Juan National Forest, Telluride Brewing Company
Columbia StreetA residential area popular with families and those looking for a quieter stay. Close to the slopes and local amenities, offering a unique mountain living experience.Columbia Street Park, Local shops and restaurants, Access to hiking trails, Community events
River TrailA beautiful area along the creek, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and those looking for a picturesque setting. Well-suited for summer activities like walking and biking.Telluride River Trail, The Telluride Art Walk, Fishing spots, Scenic picnic areas
Alta LakesRemote and scenic area known for its stunning alpine lakes. Ideal for those seeking a tranquil getaway and access to nature's beauty, with opportunities for camping and fishing.Alta Lakes, Mount Wilson, Fishing, Hiking, Stargazing
The LoopA popular area with locals and tourists, known for its hiking trails and outdoor activities. Offers easy access to nature while being close to town attractions.The Loop Trail, Scenic vistas, Outdoor recreation areas, Dog parks
Telluride Ski Resort AreaFamous for its world-class skiing and snowboarding, this area is a dream destination for winter sports lovers and summer adventure seekers.Ski lifts, Ski schools, Summer concerts, Telluride Film Festival

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Telluride Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Almost every Airbnb in Telluride is an entire home: over 99% of listings, with private rooms at under 1%. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 71%, about 2.6 times the share of houses (27%).

Nearly all listings rent the whole place

Telluride Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 99%
  • Private room <1%
Room types in numbers
Telluride Airbnb listings by room type
Room typeShare of listingsListings
Entire home99.0%622
Private room1.0%6

Listings by property type

Telluride Airbnb listings by property type

  • Apartment/Condo 71%
  • House 27%
  • Hotel/Boutique <1%
  • Others <1%
Property types in numbers
Telluride Airbnb listings by property type
Property typeShare of listingsListings
Apartment/Condo71.3%448
House27.2%171
Hotel/Boutique0.8%5
Others0.6%4

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Telluride Have?

One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Telluride (33% of entire homes), and 33% have three or more bedrooms.

Telluride entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms

Bedroom counts in numbers
Telluride entire homes by number of bedrooms
BedroomsShare of entire homesEntire homes
Studio4.8%29
1 bedroom32.7%198
2 bedrooms29.6%179
3 bedrooms20.5%124
4 bedrooms9.6%58
5+ bedrooms2.8%17

What Each Home Size Earns in Telluride

A typical studio in Telluride earned $44,700 over the past year, against $111,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.

What each home size earns in Telluride
Home sizeListingsTypical annual revenue (median)Average annual revenueAvg. nightly rateOccupancy
Studio29$44,700$41,100$33042%
1 bedroom198$37,300$45,300$39937%
2 bedrooms179$56,500$61,000$61536%
3 bedrooms124$64,400$81,600$94133%
4 bedrooms58$97,400$115,000$1,55432%
5+ bedrooms17$111,000$119,000$2,51924%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Telluride Sleep?

The most common capacity in Telluride is four guests (27% of listings), and 48% of listings sleep six or more.

Telluride listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep

Guest capacity in numbers
Telluride listings by guest capacity
Guest capacityShare of listingsListings
2 guests12.7%79
3 guests8.0%50
4 guests26.5%165
5 guests4.7%29
6 guests21.7%135
7 guests5.8%36
8+ guests20.6%128

How Telluride Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Telluride hosts set up an average of 3.3 beds per listing. 51% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
23
Beds per listing
3.3
Show exact location
51%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Telluride Offer?

Hot tubs are common in Telluride: 54% of listings have one, and 45% have a fireplace. Air conditioning is the exception rather than the rule: only 13% of listings have it.

Share of Telluride listings with each common amenity

  • Wifi Nearly all
  • Heating Nearly all
  • TV Nearly all
  • Smoke alarm 99%
  • Coffee maker 99%
  • Hair dryer 97%
  • Carbon monoxide alarm 97%
  • Refrigerator 97%
  • Microwave 94%
  • Shampoo 92%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Telluride

Listings in Telluride with exercise equipment earned about twice as much a year, on average, as those without: $126,000 against $64,000. The gap is smaller for a fire pit (about 65% more) and air conditioning (about 60% more). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.

Revenue gap for Telluride listings with each amenity

How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it

  • Exercise equipment +98% on 2% of listings
  • Fire pit +63% on 4% of listings
  • Air conditioning +62% on 13% of listings
  • Pets allowed +61% on 56% of listings
  • BBQ grill +57% on 38% of listings
  • Outdoor furniture +50% on 37% of listings
  • Patio or balcony +49% on 59% of listings
  • Indoor fireplace +48% on 45% of listings
  • Hot tub +45% on 54% of listings
  • Outdoor dining area +34% on 16% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Telluride listings with and without each amenity
AmenityListings with itAvg. revenue withAvg. revenue withoutRevenue gap
Exercise equipment2%$126,000$64,000+98%
Fire pit4%$103,000$63,400+63%
Air conditioning13%$97,700$60,100+62%
Pets allowed56%$78,100$48,400+61%
BBQ grill38%$84,200$53,500+57%
Outdoor furniture37%$82,700$55,000+50%
Patio or balcony59%$75,400$50,500+49%
Indoor fireplace45%$79,200$53,700+48%
Hot tub54%$75,900$52,500+45%
Outdoor dining area16%$82,800$61,700+34%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Telluride?

Telluride draws mostly domestic guests: 97% of those who left reviews live in the United States. Denver alone accounts for 11% of reviews. English is spoken by 68% of guests, and Spanish by 16%.

97% of Telluride guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 97%
  • International 3%

Where Telluride guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Denver 11%
  • New York 3%
  • Austin 2%
  • Boulder 2%
  • Phoenix 2%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Telluride guests come from: top cities
Origin cityShare of guests
Denver11.4%
New York2.7%
Austin2.4%
Boulder2.3%
Phoenix1.9%

Where Telluride guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • United States 97%
  • Mexico 1%
  • United Kingdom 0%
  • Germany 0%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Telluride guests come from: top countries
Origin countryShare of guests
United States97.2%
Mexico0.6%
United Kingdom0.5%
Germany0.2%

Languages spoken by Telluride guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 68%
  • Spanish 16%
  • French 4%
  • German 2%
  • Portuguese 2%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Telluride guests
LanguageShare of guests
English68.4%
Spanish16.0%
French4.4%
German1.8%
Portuguese1.5%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Telluride?

Telluride Airbnbs average 4.83 stars, and 39% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.64, against 4.95 for location.

Location scores highest in Telluride; value is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.85
  • Cleanliness 4.87
  • Communication 4.87
  • Location 4.95
  • Check-in 4.87
  • Value 4.64
Category scores in numbers
Telluride guest ratings by category
CategoryAverage rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.85
Cleanliness4.87
Communication4.87
Location4.95
Check-in4.87
Value4.64

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Telluride: Stays, Rules and Fees

Nearly nine in ten Telluride listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 14% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 38% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Telluride listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 53%
  • 181-270 days 36%
  • 91-180 days 10%
  • 31-90 days 1%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Telluride listings are open to guests
Days a yearShare of listingsListings
271-366 days53.2%334
181-270 days35.5%223
91-180 days10.0%63
31-90 days1.3%8

Days a year Telluride listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 1%
  • 181-270 days 12%
  • 91-180 days 35%
  • 31-90 days 38%
  • 1-30 days 14%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Telluride listings are booked or blocked
Days a yearShare of listingsListings
271-366 days1.3%8
181-270 days12.3%77
91-180 days34.9%219
31-90 days37.7%237
1-30 days13.9%87

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Telluride?

The average Telluride booking lasts 4.7 nights, longest in July and shortest in October. Listings took about 21 bookings each over the year, some 13,300 in all. More than nine in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.

Average length of stay by month in Telluride

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Telluride Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

Nearly six in ten listings in Telluride accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Telluride listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 5% 32 listings
  • 2 Nights 52% 325 listings
  • 3 Nights 31% 197 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 7% 47 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 3% 20 listings
  • 30+ Nights 1% 7 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Telluride?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Telluride, used by 41% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: more than eight in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 4% on Flexible or Moderate.

Cancellation policies of Telluride listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible <1% 2 listings
  • Moderate 4% 22 listings
  • Limited 13% 81 listings
  • Firm 41% 255 listings
  • Strict 25% 160 listings
  • Super Strict 30 Days 4% 26 listings
  • Super Strict 60 Days 13% 82 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Telluride?

Nearly all Telluride listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $299, and some higher fees lift the average to $524. Spread over the average stay of 4.7 nights, that adds roughly $65 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 10% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
$299
Average cleaning fee
$524
Listings charging a fee
98.2%
Share of gross revenue
9.6%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Telluride

The top-grossing Airbnb in Telluride, a four-bedroom home, took in $387,000 over the past year, about 5.9 times the city's average of $65,200.

Splendid Home in the Heart of Telluride Town. Splendid Home in the Heart of Telluride Town. Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
$386,606
Occupancy
45.4%
Daily rate
$2,870
Downtown Condo - Near Gondola Downtown Condo - Near Gondola Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Revenue
$323,068
Occupancy
48.0%
Daily rate
$2,276
Architectural Masterpiece | Best View in Telluride Architectural Masterpiece | Best View in Telluride Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Revenue
$301,638
Occupancy
76.0%
Daily rate
$985
Hot Tub, Dog Friendly, Best Location, Views! Hot Tub, Dog Friendly, Best Location, Views! Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Revenue
$292,144
Occupancy
65.7%
Daily rate
$1,155
350B W Pacific BL#970 350B W Pacific BL#970 Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Revenue
$279,308
Occupancy
53.7%
Daily rate
$1,324
Secluded, Spacious Mountain Retreat - Ski Ranches Secluded, Spacious Mountain Retreat - Ski Ranches Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
$268,283
Occupancy
41.5%
Daily rate
$1,723

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Telluride?

Luke is the top-grossing host in Telluride, with $4.80 million in bookings across 63 listings over the past year. The market is concentrated: the ten top-grossing hosts run 61% of its 628 listings.

Top Airbnb hosts in Telluride by revenue
#HostListingsGross revenuePer listingAvg. rating
Luke63$4,803,801$76,2514.87/5
AvantStay Telluride55$4,132,404$75,1354.78/5
Lodging In Telluride52$3,503,326$67,3724.88/5
4Curate Telluride31$3,046,683$98,2804.96/5
5Alpine Lodging Telluride79$2,342,556$29,6534.54/5
6Exceptional Stays25$1,651,053$66,0424.79/5
7Accommodations In Telluride41$1,376,747$33,5794.80/5
8Stacy17$1,282,859$75,4624.92/5
9Levi12$836,032$69,6694.88/5
10InvitedHome7$636,123$90,8754.90/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Telluride?

Professional management companies run 44% of Telluride listings. 69% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. 68% of listings accept Instant Book, so most stays are confirmed without the host's approval. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 93% of listings.

Superhosts
68.6%
Professional management
44.4%
Cohosted listings
26.3%
Instant Book enabled
68.3%
Simplified Pricing
93.2%

Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Telluride

12 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Telluride, and companies run 70% of its Airbnb homes. Luke is the largest, with 68 listings and an average guest rating of 4.88; the next largest are AvantStay, Curate, First Chair Destinations and Exceptional Stays. Among the five largest, Curate's homes rate highest, at 4.95.

The five largest run 33% of Telluride's Airbnb homes

Share of Telluride's Airbnb homes each company runs as host or co-host

  • Luke 11% · 68
  • AvantStay 9% · 57
  • Curate 5% · 30
  • First Chair Destinations 4% · 27
  • Exceptional Stays 4% · 25
  • All other listings 67%

Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to October 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.

See the largest management companies in Colorado, ranked by homes, guest rating and growth.

Nearby markets

Telluride vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 66 km, Mountain Village (3 km away) earned the most per listing, about 37% more than Telluride. Ridgway and Montrose were the busiest, each booked on 47% of nights against 36% in Telluride.

Airbnb markets near Telluride: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
MarketListingsAvg. annual revenueAvg. nightly rateOccupancy
Mountain Village 3 km343$89,038$1,23331%
Ouray 16 km184$60,721$41546%
Silverton 20 km101$34,174$30638%
Ridgway 23 km111$44,087$35047%
Lake City 46 km127$29,862$31845%
Durango 56 km1,085$39,371$39237%
Montrose 58 km239$27,959$21747%
Bayfield 66 km191$22,025$27335%

Other Airbnb Markets in Colorado

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Markets Similar to Telluride

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FAQ

Telluride Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Telluride?

An active Telluride Airbnb grossed $65,164 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 628 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $9,510 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Telluride?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Telluride listings earn between $3,150 and $9,510 in a typical month, and the top tenth $14,800 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Telluride?

Listings in Telluride were booked on 36% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 41% for the Colorado average. July is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Telluride?

The average booked night in Telluride cost $728 before fees. Half of listings charge between $390 and $875, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Telluride?

None of the active Telluride listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and occupancy-tax rules with the city or county before buying.

Is Airbnb profitable in Telluride?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Telluride Airbnb grossed $65,164 in the 12 months to October 2026, 46% above the Colorado average of $44,625. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $41,884 a year (about $3,490 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 $5,730 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Telluride?

February usually pays best, averaging $11,500 per active listing over the past two years, and April usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Telluride?

Each night a Telluride listing was open to book earned $253 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 $486 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Telluride?

Telluride stays were booked 80 days (about two and a half months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.

How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Telluride?

The average Telluride Airbnb stay lasted 4.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 21 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Telluride rated?

Guests rate Telluride Airbnbs 4.83 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Telluride?

Telluride Historic District, Bear Creek and Columbia Street draw the most short-term rental interest in Telluride. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Telluride?

AirROI counted 628 active Airbnb listings in Telluride as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Mountain Village, 3 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Telluride?

In Telluride, nearly all listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $299, and some higher fees lift the average to $524.

How many tourists visit Telluride, CO?

All of Colorado had 96.8 million visitors in 2025, Colorado Governor Jared Polis reports. AirROI estimates 13,278 Airbnb stays in Telluride, CO in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Colorado tourism statistics.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 628 active Airbnb listings in Telluride from November 2025 to October 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. Money figures are in U.S. dollars. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.

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