Ponta Delgada
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Overview
Annual Rev
€27.3k
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€163
12 mo avg
↑25%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
48 days
12 mo avg
↓14 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€51
12 mo avg
↓20%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Ponta Delgada 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 | — | +€19,181 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€5••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +€4••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +€4••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+•%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€8•• (+•%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +€2•• (+•%) | 🔒 €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 (5.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
1 bedroom (5.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€85)
3 bedrooms (€58)
2 bedrooms (€46)
1 bedroom (€41)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (74%)
Independent hosts (26%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Ponta Delgada market averaged 2,417 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 6% from a year earlier and up 23% over two years.
An average Ponta Delgada listing earns €26K/year. High-performing listings earn €52K, while low-performing listings earn €13K.
Average occupancy in Ponta Delgada is 38%, producing RevPAR of €49 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Ponta Delgada, at €40K.
Rules vary across Ponta Delgada. Ponta Delgada: Moderate. Registration with tourism authority (RNAL) required, local accommodation license needed. Standard enforcement through inspections and online monitoring. Furnas: Moderate. Same RNAL registration and local license requirements as Ponta Delgada. Enforcement present but less intensive given smaller size. Ribeira Grande: Moderate. RNAL registration mandatory, municipal approval needed. Enforcement exists but lighter than Ponta Delgada due to smaller tourism volume. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Ponta Delgada Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 11%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and December.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Internet (96%), TV (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+45%), Pool (+32%), Gym (+20%).
Average daily rate in Ponta Delgada is €169, up 24% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Ponta Delgada book an average of 49 days in advance, down 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 48 days for 1-bedroom listings to 52 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday.