Carcar City

As of June 2026, Cebu City, Carcar City, Moalboal have 712 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 2% increase from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Carcar City generates PHP319K per year. High-performing properties earn PHP1.8M/year, while low-performing properties earn PHP84K/year. With supply growing faster than revenue and occupancy at just 20%, the market shows emerging competition despite minimal inventory expansion. The 21x gap between high and low performers suggests significant operational or positioning differentiation in a nascent market.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Carcar City. Average annual revenue is PHP319K with 20% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to PHP1.8M/year. Minimal supply growth and flat revenue trends suggest a stabilized market with limited new competition, though the 5.5x gap between high and average performers indicates significant performance variance based on property differentiation.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Carcar City is 20%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of PHP5K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of PHP703 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Carcar City, with annual revenue of PHP716K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Carcar City market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Carcar City area. Cebu City: Lenient. Business permit and barangay clearance required. Minimal enforcement, many hosts operate informally without full compliance. Carcar City: Lenient. Basic business permit needed. Very limited STR activity, little to no enforcement infrastructure for rentals. Moalboal: Lenient. Tourist area with basic business permits required. Light enforcement, dive tourism drives informal rental market. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Carcar City Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has grown 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 3%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The substantial gap between high ($1.77M) and average ($319K) revenues suggests a bifurcated market where premium properties significantly outperform, while the 20% occupancy rate indicates considerable untapped capacity across the market.

Launch around November, 2-3 months before peak winter season (February peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 30% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (July-September) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Carcar City listings include: Air Conditioning (91%), Kitchen (75%), Balcony (60%), Tv (58%), Private Yard (46%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Gym, Pool, Tv, with Gym properties earning approximately 120% more (PHP2.3M/year vs PHP1.1M/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Carcar City over the last 12 months: May: PHP22K, June: PHP17K, July: PHP17K, August: PHP18K, September: PHP12K, October: PHP15K, November: PHP19K, December: PHP26K, January: PHP28K, February: PHP27K, March: PHP27K, April: PHP28K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.

The overall average nightly rate in Carcar City is PHP5K, up 20% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average PHP3K/night, 2-bedroom properties average PHP6K/night, 3-bedroom properties average PHP9K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average PHP13K/night. Rates peak in July and are lowest in May.

Guests in Carcar City book an average of 29 days in advance, down 3% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 28 days, 2-bedroom: 32 days, 3-bedroom: 28 days, 4+ bedroom: 31 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Carcar City Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 2%, revenue per listing increased 3%, occupancy fell 17%, average nightly rates increased 20%, and lead time decreased 3%. The sharp rate increase alongside falling occupancy suggests hosts are competing for fewer bookings, while the massive gap between average ($319,494) and peak revenue ($1,774,573) indicates highly uneven market performance.

In Carcar City, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Tuesday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekends show 21% higher occupancy than weekdays.