Bariloche

As of May 2026, San Carlos de Bariloche, Villa La Angostura, Dina Huapi have 3,321 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 5% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Bariloche generates ARS20.5M per year. High-performing properties earn ARS52.4M/year, while low-performing properties earn ARS8.8M/year. The substantial disparity between top-tier earnings and the average suggests that revenue is heavily concentrated in a specific subset of inventory, as overall market revenue faces downward pressure despite contracting supply.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Bariloche. Average annual revenue is ARS20.5M with 32% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to ARS52.4M/year. The occupancy rate relative to high-earning potential highlights that profitability remains volatile, with market leaders significantly outperforming the broader supply base even as total market revenue experiences a contraction.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Bariloche is 32%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of ARS164K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of ARS43K per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Bariloche, with annual revenue of ARS47.7M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Bariloche market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Bariloche area. San Carlos de Bariloche: Lenient. Municipal registration required but widely ignored. No owner-occupancy rules. Thousands operate informally without permits. Minimal enforcement except tax collection. Villa La Angostura: Lenient. Registration theoretically required. No meaningful restrictions. Most hosts operate without formal compliance. Enforcement virtually non-existent. Dina Huapi: Lenient. No specific STR regulations. General commercial activity rules apply but rarely enforced. Hosts operate freely with minimal oversight. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Bariloche Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 15%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The simultaneous drop in supply and revenue suggests that while competition is thinning, the market is experiencing a broad reduction in demand elasticity that is outpacing the supply exit.

Launch around October, 2-3 months before peak winter season (January peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 92% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (June-May) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Bariloche listings include: Kitchen (98%), Heating (94%), Tv (94%), Parking (53%), Balcony (39%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Hot Tub, Washing Machine, Pool, with Hot Tub properties earning approximately 162% more (ARS73.8M/year vs ARS28.2M/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Bariloche over the last 12 months: May: ARS519K, June: ARS822K, July: ARS2.3M, August: ARS1.6M, September: ARS883K, October: ARS663K, November: ARS908K, December: ARS1.5M, January: ARS2.4M, February: ARS1.7M, March: ARS1.2M, April: ARS919K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.

The overall average nightly rate in Bariloche is ARS164K, up 10% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average ARS117K/night, 2-bedroom properties average ARS170K/night, 3-bedroom properties average ARS301K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average ARS685K/night. Rates peak in July and are lowest in May.

Guests in Bariloche book an average of 35 days in advance, down 21% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 34 days, 2-bedroom: 35 days, 3-bedroom: 39 days, 4+ bedroom: 41 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Bariloche Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 5%, revenue per listing decreased 15%, occupancy fell 10%, average nightly rates increased 10%, and lead time decreased 21%. These shifts reflect a tightening market where higher pricing is failing to compensate for reduced occupancy, signaling a shift toward shorter-notice booking patterns.

In Bariloche, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekends show 6% higher occupancy than weekdays.