Ponta Delgada
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Overview
Annual Rev
€29.2k
12 mo avg
↑0%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 4•%
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
↓17 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€46
12 mo avg
↓34%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Ponta Delgada 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 | 16 (1%) | +€15,829 (+47%) | €49,457 | €33,627 |
| 🔒 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•••• |
| 🔒 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
3 bedrooms (5.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
1 bedroom (5.0 nights)
Studio (4.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€81)
3 bedrooms (€58)
2 bedrooms (€46)
Studio (€42)
1 bedroom (€41)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (74%)
Independent hosts (26%)
As of June 2026, Ponta Delgada, Furnas, Ribeira Grande have 2,303 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 0% increase from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Ponta Delgada generates €21K per year. High-performing properties earn €45K/year, while low-performing properties earn €10K/year. This wide disparity suggests that revenue potential is heavily concentrated in top-tier listings, indicating that average properties are struggling to capture premium demand in the current market environment.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Ponta Delgada. Average annual revenue is €21K with 42% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €45K/year. The significant revenue gap between average and top-tier listings points to a bifurcated market where high-earning units likely benefit from specific attributes that the broader average supply currently lacks.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Ponta Delgada is 42%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €155, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €38 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Ponta Delgada, with annual revenue of €33K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Ponta Delgada market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Ponta Delgada area. Ponta Delgada: Moderate. AL (Alojamento Local) registration required with regional tourism authority, liability insurance mandatory. Standard enforcement through inspections. Furnas: Moderate. Same AL registration as Ponta Delgada, part of Azores regional system. Moderate enforcement, tourism-friendly area. Ribeira Grande: Moderate. AL registration required, follows Azores regulations. Light-to-moderate enforcement, growing rental market with standard compliance checks. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Ponta Delgada Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has grown 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 26%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. Despite stagnant supply, the decline in RevPAR suggests that existing hosts are facing pricing pressure as consumer spending or travel demand shifts downward.
Launch around March, 2-3 months before peak summer season (June peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 26% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (February-January) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Ponta Delgada listings include: Kitchen (96%), Tv (81%), Washing Machine (81%), Air Conditioning (64%), Balcony (59%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Hot Tub, Pool, Air Conditioning, with Hot Tub properties earning approximately 32% more (€42K/year vs €32K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Ponta Delgada over the last 12 months: May: €2K, June: €2K, July: €2K, August: €2K, September: €2K, October: €1K, November: €588, December: €504, January: €365, February: €464, March: €855, April: €1K. 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 Ponta Delgada is €155, up 27% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €117/night, 2-bedroom properties average €162/night, 3-bedroom properties average €186/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €310/night. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Ponta Delgada book an average of 47 days in advance, down 28% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 46 days, 2-bedroom: 48 days, 3-bedroom: 48 days, 4+ bedroom: 51 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Ponta Delgada Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 0%, revenue per listing decreased 26%, occupancy fell 16%, average nightly rates increased 27%, and lead time decreased 28%. These metrics suggest a market attempting to maintain pricing power despite weakened utilization and shorter booking windows.
In Ponta Delgada, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday.