Cebu City
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Overview
Annual Rev
₱425.4k
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₱2,505
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
19 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₱809
12 mo avg
↓18%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cebu 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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4+
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Access | — | +₱827,126 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +₱6••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 ₱1•••••• | 🔒 ₱5••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 9• (•%) | 🔒 +₱3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₱8••••• | 🔒 ₱5••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +₱8•••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₱6••••• | 🔒 ₱5••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (•%) | 🔒 +₱6•••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₱5••••• | 🔒 ₱5••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +₱5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₱5••••• | 🔒 ₱4••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +₱4•••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₱5••••• | 🔒 ₱5••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +₱3•••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₱5••••• | 🔒 ₱5••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +₱2•••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₱5••••• | 🔒 ₱5••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +₱9••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₱5••••• | 🔒 ₱5••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +₱7••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₱5••••• | 🔒 ₱5••••• |
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
3 bedrooms (11.1 nights)
1 bedroom (7.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (7.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (₱30)
3 bedrooms (₱16)
2 bedrooms (₱16)
1 bedroom (₱12)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (67%)
Independent hosts (33%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Cebu City market averaged 6,025 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 14% from a year earlier and up 82% over two years.
An average Cebu City listing earns PHP286K/year. High-performing listings earn PHP959K, while low-performing listings earn PHP97K.
Average occupancy in Cebu City is 28%, producing RevPAR of PHP590 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Cebu City, at PHP1.6M.
Rules vary across Cebu City. Cebu City: Lenient. Business permit and BIR registration technically required. Minimal enforcement, many hosts operate informally without permits. Mactan (Lapu-Lapu City): Lenient. Mayor's permit and barangay clearance required. Light enforcement, tourism-focused area with many unregistered units operating. Mandaue: Lenient. Business permit needed, zoning compliance expected. Weak enforcement, informal rentals common especially in residential areas. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cebu City Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 14% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 1%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in January and December; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), TV (98%), Kitchen (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+23%), Parking (+20%), Bbq (+17%).
Average daily rate in Cebu City is PHP3K, up 14% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in July.
Guests in Cebu City book an average of 19 days in advance, down 14% from last year. Booking windows range from 19 days for 1-bedroom listings to 36 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 17% higher than weekday occupancy.