Cayo Perico Heist
The Cayo Perico Heist is the single best legit money method in GTA Online for solo players. A full solo run nets roughly $1M–$1.5M depending on the primary target and secondary loot, and it can be repeated with a short cooldown. It needs the Kosatka submarine (about $2.2M) as a one-time setup, which pays for itself in two to three runs.
Quick facts
| Payout | ~$1M–$1.5M solo per run |
|---|---|
| Solo-friendly | Yes |
| Difficulty | medium |
What you need
- The Kosatka submarine (~$2.2M one-time purchase)
- Completed the first Cayo Perico setup
- About 60–90 minutes per full run including prep
How to do it
- Buy and use the Kosatka to start the Cayo Perico Heist.
- Do the scoping mission to mark the primary target and grab secondary loot intel.
- Complete the prep missions (cutting torch, grappling, approach vehicle).
- Run the finale solo, prioritizing the highest-value primary target plus gold/cash as secondary.
- Repeat after the cooldown; alternate targets to reduce diminishing returns.
Why it works
Cayo Perico is the most reliable money in the game because it scales perfectly to solo play and has no second-player requirement. The primary target (ranging from Tequila to Panther statue when available) sets the base payout; secondary loot like gold and cash boost it further. Spreading runs out and varying the target keeps payouts high.
FAQ
- How much does Cayo Perico pay solo?
- Roughly $1M to $1.5M per full solo run depending on the primary target and how much secondary loot (gold, cash, paintings) you grab.
- Is the Kosatka worth it?
- Yes. At about $2.2M it pays for itself in two to three Cayo Perico runs and unlocks the best repeatable solo income in the game.