What could your Lima property earn?
A two-bedroom rental in Lima typically achieves around €65 a night at about 62% occupancy — roughly €1,224 gross per month.
By property size
| Size | Nightly rate | Nights / year | Gross / month | Gross / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | €46 | 226 | €866 | €10,396 |
| 1 bedroom | €55 | 226 | €1,036 | €12,430 |
| 2 bedrooms | €65 | 226 | €1,224 | €14,690 |
| 3 bedrooms | €85 | 226 | €1,601 | €19,210 |
| 4+ bedrooms | €104 | 226 | €1,959 | €23,504 |
These are indicative market estimates for a well-presented property, not a guarantee. Actual earnings depend on your location, presentation, availability, local regulation and season. Figures are gross revenue before cleaning (around €20 per stay here), taxes, utilities and local levies.
Letting in Lima
Rules and licensing
Registration with the national tourism directory is expected for commercial letting. Building rules in Miraflores and Barranco often restrict nightly rental.
Tourist tax
No general tourist tax; IGV applies to accommodation services.
How the year is shaped
December to April is the summer peak. The May to November coastal fog keeps rates lower even though the city remains functional.
Who books here
Mostly short stays bookending Machu Picchu itineraries, plus a food-tourism segment. Being in Miraflores or Barranco is close to a requirement.
Short-term rental rules change often and can differ by district, and building or condominium rules may restrict letting regardless of what the city permits. Treat this as orientation, not legal advice, and confirm the current position with the local authority before letting.
What drives the number in Lima
Peak season
Demand follows the tourist season. The best months to visit are December to April, and rates run highest then.
Typical occupancy
62% across the year for an actively managed listing — around 226 booked nights.
Cleaning
About €20 per stay, and roughly 57 stays a year at a four-night average.
Currency
Peruvian Sol (PEN). 1 EUR = 4.05 PEN / 1 USD = 3.75 PEN
List it on Holistay
Publishing is free. Add a video walkthrough, set your nightly rate, and decide whether to accept offers on quiet dates. You can read the full Lima travel guide to see what guests coming here are planning around.