Arequipa
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Overview
Annual Rev
S/.19k
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
S/.140
12 mo avg
↑22%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
14 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
S/.40
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Arequipa 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +PEN 18,654 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 9 (•%) | 🔒 +PEN 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 PEN 4•••• | 🔒 PEN 2•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +PEN 7••• (+••%) | 🔒 PEN 3•••• | 🔒 PEN 2•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +PEN 6••• (+••%) | 🔒 PEN 3•••• | 🔒 PEN 2•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +PEN 4••• (+••%) | 🔒 PEN 3•••• | 🔒 PEN 2•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +PEN 4••• (+••%) | 🔒 PEN 3•••• | 🔒 PEN 2•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +PEN 3••• (+••%) | 🔒 PEN 3•••• | 🔒 PEN 2•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +PEN 3••• (+••%) | 🔒 PEN 3•••• | 🔒 PEN 2•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +PEN 1•• (+•%) | 🔒 PEN 2•••• | 🔒 PEN 2•••• |
| Ski | 🔒 6 (•%) | 🔒 +PEN 1•• (+•%) | 🔒 PEN 2•••• | 🔒 PEN 2•••• |
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 (7.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.0 nights)
1 bedroom (5.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (PEN 19)
3 bedrooms (PEN 18)
2 bedrooms (PEN 12)
1 bedroom (PEN 12)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (65%)
Independent hosts (35%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Arequipa market averaged 1,572 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 10% from a year earlier and up 59% over two years.
An average Arequipa listing earns S/15K/year. High-performing listings earn S/40K, while low-performing listings earn S/5K.
Average occupancy in Arequipa is 24%, producing RevPAR of S/33 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Arequipa, at S/27K.
Rules vary across Arequipa. Arequipa: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or registration requirements at municipal level. Hotels and formal lodging require tourism permits from MINCETUR, but enforcement of informal rentals (Airbnb, etc.) is minimal to non-existent. Most hosts operate without permits or oversight. Tax compliance voluntary and rarely enforced for small operators. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Arequipa Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 17%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in September and August; it is lowest in February and March.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), TV (98%), Internet (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+25%), Heating (+24%), Parking (+22%).
Average daily rate in Arequipa is S/158, up 29% year-over-year. Rates peak in September and are lowest in November.
Guests in Arequipa book an average of 17 days in advance, down 12% from last year. Booking windows range from 16 days for 2-bedroom listings to 22 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekend occupancy is 20% higher than weekday occupancy.