Medellin
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Overview
Annual Rev
$68.9m
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$324,654
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
23 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$142,067
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Medellin market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Access | — | +$91,811,348 | — | — |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$7••••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $1•••••••• | 🔒 $7••••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $1•••••••• | 🔒 $6••••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $1•••••••• | 🔒 $6••••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $1•••••••• | 🔒 $6••••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 5•• (•%) | 🔒 +$4••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••••••• | 🔒 $7••••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 6•• (•%) | 🔒 +$4••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••••••• | 🔒 $7••••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••••••• | 🔒 $7••••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 5••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7••••••• | 🔒 $6••••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8••••••• | 🔒 $6••••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (7.5 nights)
1 bedroom (6.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
2 bedrooms (COP 863)
3 bedrooms (COP 749)
1 bedroom (COP 572)
4+ bedrooms (COP 370)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (89%)
Independent hosts (11%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Medellin market averaged 12,759 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 8% from a year earlier and up 31% over two years.
An average Medellin listing earns COP58.5M/year. High-performing listings earn COP207.1M, while low-performing listings earn COP18.6M.
Average occupancy in Medellin is 33%, producing RevPAR of COP126K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Medellin, at COP171.6M.
Rules vary across Medellin. Medellín: Lenient. No formal STR regulations or permits required. Operates in legal gray area. Minimal enforcement despite some condo restrictions. Envigado: Lenient. No specific STR laws or registration. Follows Medellín's informal approach. Virtually no enforcement. Guatapé: Lenient. Tourist town with no STR permits required. Informal rental market dominates. Zero enforcement, widely accepted practice. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Medellin Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 13%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in January and December; it is lowest in September and June.
The most common amenities are Internet (98%), TV (97%), Kitchen (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+115%), Pool (+114%), Hot Tub (+112%).
Average daily rate in Medellin is COP433K, up 17% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in September.
Guests in Medellin book an average of 23 days in advance, down 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 20 days for 1-bedroom listings to 33 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 28% higher than weekday occupancy.