Faro
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Overview
Annual Rev
€24.6k
12 mo avg
↓0%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€146
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
37 days
12 mo avg
↓11 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€43
12 mo avg
↓23%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Faro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +€15,722 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +€8••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +€7••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +€5••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€8•• (+•%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
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 (7.4 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.0 nights)
1 bedroom (5.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€131)
3 bedrooms (€92)
2 bedrooms (€67)
1 bedroom (€52)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (76%)
Independent hosts (24%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Faro market averaged 4,040 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 1% from a year earlier.
An average Faro listing earns €24K/year. High-performing listings earn €52K, while low-performing listings earn €11K.
Average occupancy in Faro is 38%, producing RevPAR of €43 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Faro, at €43K.
Rules vary across Faro. Faro: Moderate. AL registration required, liability insurance, safety standards. Enforcement exists but not aggressive. Albufeira: Moderate. AL license mandatory, zoning restrictions in some areas. Periodic inspections, moderate enforcement. Lagos: Moderate. AL registration, technical standards compliance required. Standard enforcement, some unlicensed operations exist. Tavira: Lenient. AL registration required but enforcement light. Many operate informally with minimal oversight. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Faro Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 1% 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 Kitchen (97%), Internet (96%), TV (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+43%), Bbq (+33%), Washing Machine (+22%).
Average daily rate in Faro is €165, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Faro book an average of 38 days in advance, down 15% from last year. Booking windows range from 34 days for 1-bedroom listings to 46 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday.