Davao City
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Overview
Annual Rev
₱376.5k
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 3•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 ₱2•••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
16 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₱767
12 mo avg
↓22%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Davao City market data as of June 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 | 9 (1%) | +₱379,916 (+78%) | ₱869,895 | ₱489,978 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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
1 bedroom (7.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (7.2 nights)
Studio (5.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (₱32)
1 bedroom (₱17)
3 bedrooms (₱12)
2 bedrooms (₱9)
Studio (₱8)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (60%)
Independent hosts (40%)
As of June 2026, Davao City has 1,967 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 15% increase from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Davao City generates PHP242K per year. High-performing properties earn PHP660K/year, while low-performing properties earn PHP87K/year. This significant performance spread suggests that revenue is heavily concentrated among top-tier units, while the broader market faces a downward trend in earnings as supply expands without matching demand growth.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Davao City. Average annual revenue is PHP242K with 26% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to PHP660K/year. The 26% average occupancy reflects a difficult competitive environment where the majority of hosts struggle to capture consistent bookings, signaling a market that is increasingly favoring established operators.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Davao City is 26%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of PHP3K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of PHP499 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Davao City, with annual revenue of PHP502K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Davao City market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Davao City area. Davao City: Lenient. Business permit and mayor's permit theoretically required, plus BIR registration for tax purposes. No specific STR regulations or owner-occupancy rules. Minimal enforcement—many hosts operate without proper permits. Authorities focus on hotels rather than residential STRs. Growing market with little regulatory oversight. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Davao City Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing oversaturated conditions. Supply has grown 15% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 12%. This indicates supply growth outpacing demand, pressuring returns. The decline in RevPAR alongside rising supply suggests that existing inventory is losing pricing power as competition intensifies across the city.
Launch around September, 2-3 months before peak summer season (December peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -26% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (March-January) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Davao City listings include: Air Conditioning (100%), Tv (98%), Kitchen (97%), Pool (81%), Parking (73%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Bbq, Tv, Washing Machine, with Bbq properties earning approximately 30% more (PHP631K/year vs PHP487K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Davao City over the last 12 months: May: PHP14K, June: PHP15K, July: PHP14K, August: PHP17K, September: PHP15K, October: PHP16K, November: PHP15K, December: PHP20K, January: PHP12K, February: PHP12K, March: PHP13K, April: PHP18K. 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 Davao City is PHP3K, up 20% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average PHP2K/night, 2-bedroom properties average PHP3K/night, 3-bedroom properties average PHP4K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average PHP8K/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in May.
Guests in Davao City book an average of 16 days in advance, down 27% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 16 days, 2-bedroom: 16 days, 3-bedroom: 22 days, 4+ bedroom: 23 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Davao City Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 15%, revenue per listing decreased 12%, occupancy fell 25%, average nightly rates increased 20%, and lead time decreased 27%. These indicators reveal a market where aggressive rate increases have likely stifled occupancy, resulting in a contraction of overall asset productivity.
In Davao City, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekends show 20% higher occupancy than weekdays.