Horta
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Overview
Annual Rev
€18.3k
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 3•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 €1••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
48 days
12 mo avg
↓15 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€28
12 mo avg
↓40%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Horta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | 17 (4%) | +€24,489 (+99%) | €49,114 | €24,624 |
| 🔒 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
2 bedrooms (5.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.9 nights)
1 bedroom (4.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
Studio (4.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€60)
3 bedrooms (€51)
2 bedrooms (€37)
1 bedroom (€29)
Studio (€24)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (73%)
Independent hosts (27%)
As of June 2026, Horta, Angra do Heroísmo, Ponta Delgada have 733 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 6% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Horta generates €14K per year. High-performing properties earn €29K/year, while low-performing properties earn €6K/year. The substantial revenue spread suggests that market performance is heavily bifurcated, where top-tier units capture a disproportionate share of total demand despite a recent contraction in overall market revenue.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Horta. Average annual revenue is €14K with 35% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €29K/year. The 35% occupancy rate indicates a lean market environment where profitability depends significantly on maintaining a premium position to reach the higher revenue tier.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Horta is 35%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €123, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €24 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Horta, with annual revenue of €23K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Horta market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Horta area. Horta: Lenient. Registration with tourism authority required. Minimal enforcement, many operate informally. Angra do Heroísmo: Moderate. AL (Alojamento Local) license required, registration mandatory. Moderate enforcement in historic center. Ponta Delgada: Moderate. AL registration required, municipal approval needed. Growing enforcement but many unlicensed units still operate. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Horta Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 25%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The concurrent drop in supply and revenue suggests that demand is softening at a faster rate than hosts are exiting the market.
Launch around March, 2-3 months before peak summer season (June peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 84% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (December-February) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Horta listings include: Kitchen (95%), Tv (84%), Washing Machine (80%), Air Conditioning (53%), Balcony (52%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Gym, Washing Machine, with Pool properties earning approximately 60% more (€37K/year vs €23K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Horta over the last 12 months: May: €958, June: €1K, July: €1K, August: €988, September: €1K, October: €762, November: €313, December: €277, January: €188, February: €165, March: €313, April: €795. 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 Horta is €123, up 22% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €97/night, 2-bedroom properties average €127/night, 3-bedroom properties average €188/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €197/night. Rates peak in August and are lowest in March.
Guests in Horta book an average of 48 days in advance, down 23% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 47 days, 2-bedroom: 48 days, 3-bedroom: 48 days, 4+ bedroom: 48 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Horta Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 6%, revenue per listing decreased 25%, occupancy fell 8%, average nightly rates increased 22%, and lead time decreased 23%. These metrics reflect a market attempting to offset lower occupancy with higher pricing, resulting in a compressed total revenue environment.
In Horta, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday.