Cusco
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Overview
Annual Rev
S/.29.1k
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
S/.159
12 mo avg
↑21%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
28 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
S/.59
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cusco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +PEN 29,867 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +PEN 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 PEN 6•••• | 🔒 PEN 3•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +PEN 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 PEN 6•••• | 🔒 PEN 3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +PEN 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 PEN 4•••• | 🔒 PEN 3•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +PEN 5••• (+••%) | 🔒 PEN 4•••• | 🔒 PEN 3•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +PEN 5••• (+••%) | 🔒 PEN 4•••• | 🔒 PEN 3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +PEN 3••• (+••%) | 🔒 PEN 4•••• | 🔒 PEN 3•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +PEN 1••• (+•%) | 🔒 PEN 3•••• | 🔒 PEN 3•••• |
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 (6.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.2 nights)
1 bedroom (5.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (PEN 25)
3 bedrooms (PEN 17)
2 bedrooms (PEN 13)
1 bedroom (PEN 13)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (73%)
Independent hosts (27%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Cusco market averaged 4,003 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 33% over two years.
An average Cusco listing earns S/20K/year. High-performing listings earn S/71K, while low-performing listings earn S/6K.
Average occupancy in Cusco is 24%, producing RevPAR of S/42 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Cusco, at S/33K.
Rules vary across Cusco. Cusco: Moderate. Municipal registration required, tax compliance, safety standards. Growing enforcement in historic center, lighter in outer areas. Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes): Moderate. Tourism registry mandatory, local permits needed. Enforcement focused on unlicensed hotels more than home rentals. Sacred Valley: Lenient. Basic business registration recommended, minimal oversight. Light enforcement, many operate informally without issues. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cusco Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 6%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in February and November.
The most common amenities are Internet (98%), Kitchen (98%), TV (89%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+87%), Heating (+29%), Air Conditioning (+23%).
Average daily rate in Cusco is S/189, up 22% year-over-year. Rates peak in May and are lowest in September.
Guests in Cusco book an average of 28 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 27 days for 1-bedroom listings to 35 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 7% higher than weekday occupancy.