Otavalo, EC
Part of the Quito market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
$6.1k
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
31%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$55
12 mo avg
↑20%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
15 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$12
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Quito 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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1
2
3
4+
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 | — | +$4,294 | — | — |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••• | 🔒 $8••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••• | 🔒 $9••• |
| Pool | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••• | 🔒 $9••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••• | 🔒 $9••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$8•• (+•%) | 🔒 $1•••• | 🔒 $9••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$7•• (+•%) | 🔒 $1•••• | 🔒 $9••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$5•• (+•%) | 🔒 $1•••• | 🔒 $9••• |
| Heating | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5•• (+•%) | 🔒 $1•••• | 🔒 $9••• |
| Gym | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•• (+•%) | 🔒 $1•••• | 🔒 $9••• |
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
2 bedrooms (9.4 nights)
1 bedroom (7.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.4 nights)
Studio (4.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($27)
3 bedrooms ($23)
2 bedrooms ($22)
Studio ($20)
1 bedroom ($18)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (75%)
Independent hosts (25%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Quito market averaged 4,264 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 25% over two years.
An average Quito listing earns $5K/year. High-performing listings earn $14K, while low-performing listings earn $2K.
Average occupancy in Quito is 21%, producing RevPAR of $9 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Quito, at $6K.
Rules vary across Quito. Quito: Moderate. Municipal registration required, tax compliance, zoning restrictions in historic center. Moderate enforcement, many operate informally but crackdowns increasing. Otavalo: Lenient. Minimal formal requirements, basic business registration suggested. Light enforcement, most hosts operate without issues. Mindo: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, general tourism permits apply. Minimal enforcement, informal operations common in this small tourism town. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Quito Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 6%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in September and October.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Internet (97%), TV (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Parking (+18%), Hot Tub (+14%), Pool (+12%).
Average daily rate in Quito is $61, up 18% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in September.
Guests in Quito book an average of 16 days in advance, down 12% from last year. Booking windows range from 15 days for 1-bedroom listings to 21 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 25% higher than weekday occupancy.