Panama City
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Overview
Annual Rev
P$27.1k
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
P$115
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
25 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
P$52
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Panama City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +PAB 16,661 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +PAB 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 PAB 4•••• | 🔒 PAB 3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +PAB 9••• (+••%) | 🔒 PAB 3•••• | 🔒 PAB 3•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +PAB 8••• (+••%) | 🔒 PAB 3•••• | 🔒 PAB 3•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +PAB 4••• (+••%) | 🔒 PAB 3•••• | 🔒 PAB 3•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +PAB 4••• (+••%) | 🔒 PAB 3•••• | 🔒 PAB 2•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +PAB 4••• (+••%) | 🔒 PAB 3•••• | 🔒 PAB 3•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +PAB 3••• (+••%) | 🔒 PAB 3•••• | 🔒 PAB 3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +PAB 3••• (+••%) | 🔒 PAB 3•••• | 🔒 PAB 3•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +PAB 2••• (+•%) | 🔒 PAB 3•••• | 🔒 PAB 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 (6.0 nights)
1 bedroom (6.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (PAB 75)
3 bedrooms (PAB 56)
2 bedrooms (PAB 42)
1 bedroom (PAB 32)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (82%)
Independent hosts (18%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Panama City market averaged 2,585 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 39% over two years.
An average Panama City listing earns B/.26K/year. High-performing listings earn B/.52K, while low-performing listings earn B/.8K.
Average occupancy in Panama City is 47%, producing RevPAR of B/.51 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Panama City, at B/.61K.
Rules vary across Panama City. Panama City: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permits required at national or municipal level. Tourism registry exists but rarely enforced for small operators. Hosts operate freely. Colón: Lenient. No STR-specific rules. Minimal oversight or enforcement. Most hosts operate without formal registration. Playa Bonita: Lenient. Falls under Panama City jurisdiction. No STR permits or restrictions. Tourism-focused area with virtually no enforcement of rental activity. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Panama City Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 38%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and January; it is lowest in September and October.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Internet (98%), TV (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Sauna (+51%), Hot Tub (+51%), Bbq (+32%).
Average daily rate in Panama City is B/.132, up 22% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in October.
Guests in Panama City book an average of 25 days in advance. Booking windows range from 22 days for 1-bedroom listings to 40 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 14% higher than weekday occupancy.