Castelo Branco
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Overview
Annual Rev
€12.9k
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€104
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
26 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€24
12 mo avg
↓24%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Castelo Branco 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 | — | +€18,769 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +€9••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +€8••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +€4••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•• (+•%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
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 (6.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.8 nights)
1 bedroom (5.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€57)
3 bedrooms (€45)
2 bedrooms (€33)
1 bedroom (€29)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (51%)
Independent hosts (49%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Castelo Branco market averaged 476 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 5% from a year earlier and up 8% over two years.
An average Castelo Branco listing earns €14K/year. High-performing listings earn €32K, while low-performing listings earn €5K.
Average occupancy in Castelo Branco is 29%, producing RevPAR of €26 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Castelo Branco, at €34K.
Rules vary across Castelo Branco. Castelo Branco: Lenient. Must register with Turismo de Portugal (AL number), basic tax compliance. Minimal enforcement, many operate informally. Covilhã: Lenient. AL registration required, basic safety standards. Light enforcement, compliance varies widely among hosts. Guarda: Lenient. AL registration mandatory, tax obligations. Minimal active enforcement, informal operations common in practice. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Castelo Branco Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 23%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in November and October.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), Internet (90%), Parking (86%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bicycles (+53%), Lake Access (+44%), Pool (+40%).
Average daily rate in Castelo Branco is €139, up 42% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in November.
Guests in Castelo Branco book an average of 28 days in advance, down 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 26 days for 1-bedroom listings to 31 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 29% higher than weekday occupancy.