Cape Coral, FL
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Overview
Annual Rev
$48.2k
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$312
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
47 days
12 mo avg
↑3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$102
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cape Coral 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
Avg. Zestimate
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Pool | +17% $8,191/yr |
| Heating | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +1% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
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 (9.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (7.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (7.3 nights)
1 bedroom (6.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($313)
3 bedrooms ($223)
2 bedrooms ($189)
1 bedroom ($117)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (77%)
Independent hosts (23%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Cape Coral market averaged 11,507 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 17% from a year earlier and up 59% over two years.
An average Cape Coral listing earns $37K/year. High-performing listings earn $112K, while low-performing listings earn $16K.
Median Cape Coral home prices by size are 1-bedroom $133K, 2-bedroom $239K, 3-bedroom $351K, and 4+ bedroom $455K.
Average gross yield is 10%, reaching 30% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Cape Coral is 30%, producing RevPAR of $80 per available night.
1-bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 13%. They average $24K/year in revenue against a $133K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Cape Coral. Cape Coral: Moderate. Business tax receipt required, zoning restrictions in some areas, complaints-driven enforcement with occasional crackdowns. Fort Myers: Moderate. Business tax receipt needed, zoning compliance required, enforcement primarily complaint-based with periodic sweeps. Fort Myers Beach: Strict. Resort license mandatory, strict zoning limits, active code enforcement due to overtourism concerns and resident complaints. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cape Coral Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 17% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 5%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in March and February; it is lowest in September and October.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (98%), TV (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+34%), Pool (+22%), Bbq (+18%).
Average daily rate in Cape Coral is $350, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in September.
Guests in Cape Coral book an average of 48 days in advance, up 14% from last year. Booking windows range from 36 days for 1-bedroom listings to 52 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 14% higher than weekday occupancy.