Albufeira
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Overview
Annual Rev
€31.8k
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€204
12 mo avg
↑21%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
40 days
12 mo avg
↓12 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€56
12 mo avg
↓23%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Albufeira 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 | — | +€26,248 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €6•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 4••• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €5•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €5•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 5••• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €5•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 5••• (••%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+•%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+•%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
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
4+ bedrooms (7.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.9 nights)
1 bedroom (6.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€183)
3 bedrooms (€120)
2 bedrooms (€85)
1 bedroom (€63)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (83%)
Independent hosts (17%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Albufeira market averaged 8,611 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 2% from a year earlier.
An average Albufeira listing earns €28K/year. High-performing listings earn €69K, while low-performing listings earn €14K.
Average occupancy in Albufeira is 34%, producing RevPAR of €53 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Albufeira, at €56K.
Rules vary across Albufeira. Albufeira: Moderate. AL registration (Alojamento Local) mandatory, insurance required, fire safety standards. Moderate enforcement with spot checks. Vilamoura: Moderate. Same AL registration system, tourist tax collection required. Enforcement present but inconsistent in resort areas. Lagos: Moderate. AL license required, building regulations must be met. Growing enforcement pressure, some illegal operations persist. Portimão: Moderate. AL registration mandatory, safety compliance needed. Enforcement increasing but many unlicensed units still operate. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Albufeira Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 17%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Internet (98%), TV (97%), Kitchen (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+67%), Pool (+52%), Air Conditioning (+32%).
Average daily rate in Albufeira is €223, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Albufeira book an average of 41 days in advance, down 13% from last year. Booking windows range from 37 days for 1-bedroom listings to 50 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday.