Horta
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Overview
Annual Rev
€16.7k
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€119
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
48 days
12 mo avg
↓13 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€31
12 mo avg
↓26%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Horta 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 | — | +€24,418 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +€6•• (+•%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| TV | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +€4•• (+•%) | 🔒 €2•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +€2• (+•%) | 🔒 €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
4+ bedrooms (5.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.4 nights)
1 bedroom (4.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€59)
3 bedrooms (€51)
2 bedrooms (€39)
1 bedroom (€28)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (74%)
Independent hosts (26%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Horta market averaged 748 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 3% from a year earlier and up 71% over two years.
An average Horta listing earns €17K/year. High-performing listings earn €35K, while low-performing listings earn €8K.
Average occupancy in Horta is 34%, producing RevPAR of €32 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Horta, at €29K.
Rules vary across Horta. Horta: Lenient. Regional registration (RNAL) required. Minimal local restrictions, light enforcement in practice. Angra do Heroísmo: Moderate. RNAL registration mandatory, historic zone restrictions apply. Growing enforcement in UNESCO areas. Ponta Delgada: Moderate. RNAL registration required, residential zone limits emerging. Enforcement increasing due to housing pressure, but many operate informally. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Horta Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 21%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in February and January.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), Internet (95%), TV (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+59%), Washing Machine (+12%), Pets Allowed (+5%).
Average daily rate in Horta is €135, up 26% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in March.
Guests in Horta book an average of 49 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 48 days for 4+ bedroom listings to 51 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday.