Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Kissimmee?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Kissimmee market averaged 7,262 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 8% from a year earlier and up 37% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Kissimmee?

Accepted Answer

An average Kissimmee listing earns $45K/year. High-performing listings earn $94K, while low-performing listings earn $12K.

Question 3

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Kissimmee?

Accepted Answer

Median Kissimmee home prices by size are 1-bedroom $124K, 2-bedroom $247K, 3-bedroom $319K, and 4+ bedroom $497K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Kissimmee?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Kissimmee is 39%, producing RevPAR of $96 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Kissimmee?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Kissimmee. Kissimmee: Moderate. Business tax receipt and state registration required. No owner-occupancy rules. Standard enforcement with compliance checks.
Orlando: Moderate. Business tax receipt, zoning restrictions in residential areas. No caps. Enforcement varies by neighborhood complaints.
Celebration: Strict. HOA prohibits short-term rentals under 6 months in most areas. Active HOA enforcement with fines.
Davenport: Lenient. Business tax receipt required, state registration. No density limits or owner-occupancy rules. Light enforcement, many operate informally. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Kissimmee Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Kissimmee Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 6%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Kissimmee?

Accepted Answer

RevPAR is highest in July and April; it is lowest in October and September.

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Kissimmee?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (97%), TV (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+22%), Hot Tub (+16%), Washing Machine (+6%).

Question 9

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Kissimmee?

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Kissimmee is $293, up 14% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in September.

Question 10

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Kissimmee?

Accepted Answer

Guests in Kissimmee book an average of 49 days in advance, up 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 26 days for 1-bedroom listings to 53 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Kissimmee?

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 38% higher than weekday occupancy.

Question 12

How is gross yield calculated?

Accepted Answer

For each eligible home, annual room-revenue potential is divided by a ZIP- and bedroom-matched home-value estimate. Groups show the median of those yields. Cleaning income is excluded. Gross yield is before expenses and financing.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
1.Lake Wales & River Ranch	$34.1K 26 listings	14.5% 26 listings
2.Meadow Woods & Hunters Creek	$36.0K 84 listings	11.2% 84 listings
3.St. Cloud & East Osceola	$27.0K 35 listings	10.6% 35 listings
4.North Kissimmee Resort Corridor	$44.5K 1,269 listings	10.4% 1,269 listings
5.Poinciana	$28.1K 113 listings	9.7% 113 listings
6.Haines City	$27.0K 284 listings	9.5% 284 listings
7.Kissimmee Core	$30.8K 408 listings	9.2% 408 listings
8.South Kissimmee & Campbell	$33.7K 502 listings	8.7% 502 listings
9.Davenport	$28.9K 367 listings	7.8% 367 listings