Ecuador/Cuenca/Airbnb Investment in Cuenca: Profitability & ROI 2026

Airbnb Investment in Cuenca: Profitability & ROI 2026

Short-term rental data and profitability in Cuenca, Ecuador. Analyze occupancy, prices, and ROI by neighborhood.

Median/Night

$49

Occupancy

33%

Active Properties

491

Monthly Income

$528

median per listing

Data as of September 2026.

Market Summary

Short-term rental data in Cuenca

Data as of September 2026

We analyzed 491 short-term rental properties in Cuenca, with a median rate of $49/night and an occupancy rate of 33%, generating an estimated revenue of $528/month.

Profitability by Bedrooms

How price and occupancy vary by number of bedrooms.

bedroomsListingsNightly RateOccupancyEst. Monthly Income
SStudio78-40%-
11 bedroom198$4633%$529
22 bedrooms143$4237%$528
33 bedrooms50-22%-
44 bedrooms16-18%-
5+5+ bedrooms6-33%-

Investment Context

Looking to invest in Airbnb in Cuenca? With 491 analyzed properties, a median rate of $49/night, and 33% occupancy, investors can expect an estimated monthly revenue of $528. The city has 3 neighborhoods with profitability data, with Sucre standing out as one of the most attractive for investment. Use this data to compare areas, evaluate returns, and make informed decisions before investing in a short-term rental property.

Monthly history in Cuenca

Entire properties, in USD. Median per listing; published months are never restated. · Download CSV

From September 2026, occupied nights are measured day by day and rates come from real 3-night stay quotes. August 2026 uses the previous method (listed rate and forward calendar) and is not compared with the new months.

Nightly rate change — August 2026
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Month$/nightMoMOccupancyChg (pts)Est. revenue/mo
August 2026$56—58%—$1,075
Monthly report: how much an Airbnb earns in Cuenca
Median revenue, occupancy and a neighborhood ranking, published every month.

Best Neighborhoods to Invest

Profitability comparison by area. Price, occupancy, and estimated income data.

#NeighborhoodProperties AnalyzedNightly RateOccupancyAvg. Monthly IncomeGross yield
1Sucre37--$00.0%
2Gil Ramírez Dávalos30--$00.0%
3El Batán23--$00.0%

Ready to Invest in Cuenca?

Properties in Cuenca generate a median of $528/month in short-term rentals.

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Methodology

The data in this analysis comes from public Airbnb listings in Cuenca. Prices are calculated from published rates, occupancy is estimated through calendar availability analysis, and revenue is projected using the formula: median rate x occupancy x 30 days. Data is updated daily and represents a sample of 491 active properties. This page reflects data as of September 2026. Airbnb is a registered trademark of Airbnb, Inc. TuLugar is not affiliated with or endorsed by Airbnb.

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