Colombians Earn an Average of COP 41 Million Annually from Short-Term Rentals: Over 116,000 Properties Now Active
Making money by renting out apartments for days seems to have moved beyond an alternative business and is now consolidating. In Colombia, this model has become serious: an owner can earn about 41 million pesos per year from short-term rents. Behind this figure is a growing market. According to the Colombian Federation of Real Estate Agencies, based on Camacol data, the country now has 116,685 accommodations in this modality, with an average occupancy of 50%, a rate close to 255,000 pesos per night and stays of about 5 nights.
TL;DR
- Short-term rentals in Colombia are consolidating as a serious business, with owners earning an average of 41 million pesos per year.
- The country has 116,685 accommodations in this modality, with an average occupancy of 50% and a nightly rate near 255,000 pesos.
- Antioquia, especially the Aburrá Valley, leads with the highest number of short-term rental properties.
- The boom is fueled by over 6.4 million international visitors in 2025 and a recovery in the new housing market.
- Operational costs, including administration and services, can range from 30% to 40% of income.
- Properties must be registered with the National Tourism Registry and comply with horizontal property regulations.
- A recent controversy involving Airbnb cancellations during a Bad Bunny concert highlighted issues with the sector.