Portimao
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Overview
Annual Rev
€30.4k
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€167
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
40 days
12 mo avg
↓12 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€52
12 mo avg
↓19%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Portimao 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +€20,000 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 9• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €5•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 4••• (••%) | 🔒 +€9••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €2•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +€8••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +€8••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +€7••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €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
4+ bedrooms (6.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.3 nights)
1 bedroom (6.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€176)
3 bedrooms (€107)
2 bedrooms (€74)
1 bedroom (€54)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (79%)
Independent hosts (21%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Portimao market averaged 6,307 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 2% from a year earlier and down 6% over two years.
An average Portimao listing earns €27K/year. High-performing listings earn €60K, while low-performing listings earn €14K.
Average occupancy in Portimao is 40%, producing RevPAR of €49 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Portimao, at €50K.
Rules vary across Portimao. Portimão: Moderate. AL (Alojamento Local) registration required, property standards compliance, tax obligations. Enforcement exists but inconsistent - many operate informally in residential zones. Lagos: Moderate. AL license mandatory, building regulations compliance, tourist tax collection. Moderate enforcement - authorities crack down periodically but gaps remain. Albufeira: Lenient. AL registration theoretically required but enforcement weak. High STR saturation tolerated due to tourism dependence. Many unlicensed operators continue. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Portimao Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 18%, 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 Internet (98%), Kitchen (97%), TV (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+40%), Bbq (+37%), Washing Machine (+30%).
Average daily rate in Portimao is €179, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Portimao book an average of 41 days in advance, down 13% from last year. Booking windows range from 37 days for 1-bedroom listings to 51 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday.