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Best Airbnb Markets in Colorado (2026)

Based on Airbtics data from September 2025 to August 2026, this page ranks the best Airbnb markets in Colorado by Market Grade. The grade compares short-term rental yield, year-over-year revenue growth, and occupancy (demand), then adjusts for local regulation. The table also shows listing count, average daily rate, and annual revenue for every market.

Markets on this page are ranked by the Airbtics Market Grade, not by the number of listings. The grade compares each market with the other markets in this ranking on three measures, then adjusts for local short-term rental regulation.

  1. Yield: Annual short-term rental revenue divided by property price. A higher yield ranks higher.
  2. Growth: Year-over-year change in revenue. Faster revenue growth ranks higher.
  3. Demand: Average occupancy rate over the last 12 months. Higher occupancy ranks higher.

Stricter short-term rental regulation lowers the letter grade. Occupancy, average daily rate, and annual revenue are shown for every market. Exact yield and revenue growth are published for the three highest-graded markets. For every other market those two figures are in Market Explorer. The rankboard plots the same markets by occupancy and average daily rate, and the table under the chart lists those values in text.

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Last updated: 16th October, 2026

Colorado Short-Term Rental Market Overview (September 2025 to August 2026)

National averages across all Colorado markets
Average Occupancy Rate i
58.94%
Average Annual Revenue i
$70,931
Average Daily Rate (ADR) i
$323
YoY Supply Growth i
25.53%
YoY Revenue Change i
7.45%

Top 18 Colorado Cities for Airbnb in 2026

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Position Market Grade Market Name Regulation No of Listings Avg. Occupancy Rate Avg. Daily Rate Revenue Short-term Rental Yield Revenue Growth
1BGlenwood Springs
Lenient
1,90162%$514$119,73824.7%+7.7%
2CDenver
Strict
3,07472% 🚀$173$47,46412.7%+13.8%
3CFort Collins
Lenient
2,43264%$274$66,76615.6%+12.0%
4CLa Plata
Lenient
1,26554%$283$58,569Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
5CEstes Park
Lenient
99463%$300$71,791Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
6C+San Miguel
Lenient
1,03455%$572$119,329Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
7C+Arvada
Lenient
55568% 🚀$262$68,328Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
8C+Montrose
Lenient
52561%$218$51,018Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
9DEdwards
Lenient
3,26353%$540$108,303Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
10DVail
Strict
1,13552%$539$105,902Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
11D+Steamboat Springs
Lenient
2,18752%$382$76,230Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
12D+Colorado Springs
Lenient
2,04367%$174$44,737Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
13D+Boulder
Lenient
1,42368%$215$55,283Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
14D+Durango
Lenient
1,26554%$283$58,569Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
15D+Grand Junction
Lenient
79860%$178$41,236Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
16E+Breckenridge
Lenient
2,33456%$332$71,746Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
17E+Winter Park
Lenient
86149%$338$63,928Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
18E+Pagosa Springs
Lenient
80351%$241$47,837Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer

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Why Invest in Airbnb Colorado in 2026?

The highest-graded short-term rental markets in Colorado are Glenwood Springs, Denver and Fort Collins. The table ranks every tracked market by Airbtics Market Grade. Occupancy, average daily rate, annual revenue, yield, and revenue growth are the figures behind that grade.

Top 3 Airbnb markets in Colorado by Market Grade

These are the three highest-graded Airbnb markets in Colorado. Market Grade compares yield, revenue growth, and occupancy (demand) with the other markets on this page, then adjusts for short-term rental regulation. The chart repeats those three percentiles in text so the ranking is readable without the graphic.

Rank 1 — Glenwood Springs (Grade B)

Glenwood Springs is rank 1 of 18 markets in this Colorado ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B, with 24.7% short-term rental yield, 62.0% occupancy, and +7.7% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Glenwood Springs ranks top 8% for yield, lowest 47% for growth, and top 36% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $514, annual revenue of $119,738, a rent gap of 6079.9%, 1,901 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $550,000.

  • Market gradeB
  • Yield24.7%
  • Revenue growth+7.7%
  • Occupancy62.0%
  • Average daily rate$514
  • Annual revenue$119,738
  • Rent gap6079.9%
  • Active listings1,901
  • 2-bedroom price$550,000
  • RegulationLenient
top 8%Yieldlowest 47%Growthtop 36%Demand

Percentile versus other Colorado markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: top 8%
  • Growth: lowest 47%
  • Demand: top 36%

Rank 2 — Denver (Grade C)

Denver is rank 2 of 18 markets in this Colorado ranking by Airbtics Market Grade C, with 12.7% short-term rental yield, 72.0% occupancy, and +13.8% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Denver ranks top 47% for yield, top 14% for growth, and top 3% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $173, annual revenue of $47,464, a rent gap of 2745.8%, 3,074 active listings, strict short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $450,000.

  • Market gradeC
  • Yield12.7%
  • Revenue growth+13.8%
  • Occupancy72.0%
  • Average daily rate$173
  • Annual revenue$47,464
  • Rent gap2745.8%
  • Active listings3,074
  • 2-bedroom price$450,000
  • RegulationStrict
top 47%Yieldtop 14%Growthtop 3%Demand

Percentile versus other Colorado markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: top 47%
  • Growth: top 14%
  • Demand: top 3%

Rank 3 — Fort Collins (Grade C)

Fort Collins is rank 3 of 18 markets in this Colorado ranking by Airbtics Market Grade C, with 15.6% short-term rental yield, 64.0% occupancy, and +12.0% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Fort Collins ranks top 25% for yield, top 19% for growth, and top 25% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $274, annual revenue of $66,766, a rent gap of 3793.7%, 2,432 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $450,000.

  • Market gradeC
  • Yield15.6%
  • Revenue growth+12.0%
  • Occupancy64.0%
  • Average daily rate$274
  • Annual revenue$66,766
  • Rent gap3793.7%
  • Active listings2,432
  • 2-bedroom price$450,000
  • RegulationLenient
top 25%Yieldtop 19%Growthtop 25%Demand

Percentile versus other Colorado markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: top 25%
  • Growth: top 19%
  • Demand: top 25%

Market Rankboard: Colorado

Each dot is a vacation rental market in Colorado, plotted by occupancy rate (x-axis) and average daily rate (ADR) (y-axis). Dashed lines mark the national median.

Colorado Airbnb markets rankboard scatter chart showing occupancy rate versus average daily rate (ADR)
Occupancy rate and average daily rate for each Colorado market plotted in the chart above, in Market Grade order.
MarketOccupancy rateAverage daily rate
Glenwood Springs62.0%$514
Denver72.0%$173
Fort Collins64.0%$274
La Plata54.0%$283
Estes Park63.0%$300
San Miguel55.0%$572
Arvada68.0%$262
Montrose61.0%$218
Edwards53.0%$540
Vail52.0%$539
Steamboat Springs52.0%$382
Colorado Springs67.0%$174
Boulder68.0%$215
Durango54.0%$283
Grand Junction60.0%$178
Breckenridge56.0%$332
Winter Park49.0%$338
Pagosa Springs51.0%$241

Compare property prices, short-term rental yield, rent gap, annual revenue, and supply growth in the Airbtics Market Explorer watchlist.

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Colorado Airbnb market FAQs

  • What are the best Airbnb markets in Colorado?

    Airbtics ranks short-term rental markets in Colorado by Market Grade. The grade compares yield (annual revenue divided by property price), year-over-year revenue growth, and occupancy, then adjusts for regulation. The highest-graded market in this dataset is Glenwood Springs. The main table lists markets in that order; use the Market Explorer to filter by budget, regulations, and more.

  • How many Airbnb markets does Airbtics track in Colorado?

    We currently analyze 18 active short-term rental markets in Colorado with listing supply, median occupancy, ADR, and revenue estimates.

  • What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Colorado?

    The national average occupancy rate across tracked markets is 58.94% (LTM). Rates differ by city. Use the rankboard on this page, or open a market page for that city's numbers.

  • How do I compare Airbnb markets in Colorado?

    Use the occupancy vs ADR rankboard on this page for a quick view, or open the Market Explorer to compare markets side by side, change chart axes, export to Excel, and save markets to a watchlist.

  • How can I estimate Airbnb income in Colorado?

    Use our Airbnb income calculator to estimate revenue for a specific address, or open any market link below for median revenue and occupancy benchmarks.




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For trends, supply, and year-over-year changes, see the 2025 short-term rental report for Colorado.