The present invention provides a method for producing a fluoroalkyl alcohol represented by general formula (6) wherein Rf1 and Rf2 are the same or different, each represents a CF3(CF2)n group (wherein n is an integer of 0 to 10) or a CH3(CH2)m group (wherein m is an integer of 0 to 10), and at least one of Rf1 and Rf2 represents a CF3(CF2)n group, the method comprising: decarboxylating a compound represented by general formula (1) wherein Rf1 and Rf2 are the same as above; and R1 represents an optionally substituted alkyl group, an optionally substituted aryl group, an optionally substituted aralkyl group, an alkali metal, or M1/2 (wherein M represents an alkaline earth metal), in the presence of at least one member selected from the group consisting of pyridines, amines, quaternary ammonium salts, and quaternary phosphonium salts.According to the present invention, fluoroalkyl alcohol such as hexafluoroisopropyl alcohol can be easily produced with high selectivity, using an inexpensive starting material.