Airbnb Investment in Cartagena: Profitability & ROI 2026

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

Median/Night

$115

Occupancy

33%

Active Properties

2,023

Monthly Income

$1,158

median per listing

+2.6% nightly rate (Oct)+5.4pp occupancy (Oct)
Data as of November 2026.

Market Summary

Short-term rental data in Cartagena

Data as of November 2026

We analyzed 2021 short-term rental properties in Cartagena, with a median rate of $115/night and an occupancy rate of 33%, generating an estimated revenue of $1158/month.

Profitability by Bedrooms

How price and occupancy vary by number of bedrooms.

bedroomsListingsNightly RateOccupancyEst. Monthly Income
SStudio966$9015%$1,632
11 bedroom451$10543%$1,213
22 bedrooms400$12033%$1,080
33 bedrooms114$27720%$854
44 bedrooms32$34010%$0
5+5+ bedrooms58$46832%$2,675

Investment Context

Looking to invest in Airbnb in Cartagena? With 2021 analyzed properties, a median rate of $115/night, and 33% occupancy, investors can expect an estimated monthly revenue of $1,158. The city has 5 neighborhoods with profitability data, with Bocagrande 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 Cartagena

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 — October 2026
Monthly
+2.6%
Quarterly
—
Annual
—
Month$/nightMoMOccupancyChg (pts)Est. revenue/mo
October 2026$114+2.6%39%+5.4 pts$1,344
September 2026$111—33%—$1,428
Previous method (through August 2026): listed rate and forward calendar — not comparable with the months above.
August 2026$120—60%—$2,323
Monthly report: how much an Airbnb earns in Cartagena
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
1Centro69$13858%$2,2845.3%
2Bocagrande639$12767%$1,9276.4%
3El Laguito35$9053%$1,4327.2%
4Getsemaní280-75%$00.0%
5La Matuna26--$00.0%

Over the last 53 days, the median price in Cartagena increased 7.2% to $111/night. Occupancy dropped to 40%.

Nearby Cities

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Ready to Invest in Cartagena?

Properties in Cartagena generate a median of $1,158/month in short-term rentals.

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Methodology

The data in this analysis comes from public Airbnb listings in Cartagena. 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 2021 active properties. This page reflects data as of November 2026. Airbnb is a registered trademark of Airbnb, Inc. TuLugar is not affiliated with or endorsed by Airbnb.

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