Porto Airbnb: 30% occupancy (+3.7 pts YoY)

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 246 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

Porto Airbnb market: 30% occupancy (+3.7pts YoY), ~$66.96 ADR. Regulation: Same Mais Habitação regime as Lisbon. Most of central Porto sits inside a pressure zone with new AL registrations paused

At a glance

Median occupancy

30%

+3.7 pts YoY

Median daily rate

$66.96

-4.6% YoY

Active listings

11,281

14,972 total

Revenue per available night

$16.31

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Porto short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 3.7 points, while the median daily rate is down 4.6 percent.

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 7 points lower. Two years ago, 5.3 points lower.

When Porto Airbnbs perform best

Monthly occupancy data shows the seasonal rhythm of the Porto short-term rental market. Use this to plan dynamic pricing, target peak demand, and avoid lulls.

License & regulation

Risk: highLicense requiredRegistration required

Same Mais Habitação regime as Lisbon. Most of central Porto sits inside a pressure zone with new AL registrations paused. Existing operators continue but the market is closed to new entrants.

Worst case

Same as Lisbon — risk of non-renewal at policy review.

What kind of Airbnbs are in Porto?

Of the 11,281 active operating listings, 87.1% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 43.2% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings

Studio

1 BR

2 BR

Studio: 11.3%1 BR: 54.7%2 BR: 21.2%3 BR: 8%4+ BR: 4.9%

Top neighborhoods in Porto

The 161 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

Neighborhood	Listings	Occupancy	RevPAR	YoY
São Martinho da Gândara	2	18%	$245.59	+13.1 pts YoY
Carregosa	2	12%	$163.94	+9.5 pts YoY
Rossas	2	—	$108.76	—
Rates	3	52%	$107.24	+34.5 pts YoY
Balazar	2	62%	$50.33	+48.8 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a license to run an Airbnb in Porto?

Yes, Porto requires a license or permit to operate a short-term rental.

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Porto?

Active Airbnb listings in Porto run at ~30% occupancy (up 3.7 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.

What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Porto?

The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Porto is approximately $66.96, down 4.6% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.

How many active Airbnb listings are in Porto?

There are approximately 11,281 active short-term rental listings in Porto (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).

Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Porto?

Compared to a year ago, Porto short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +3.7 pts, daily rate -4.6%. Underlying data comes from the latest Inside Airbnb snapshot vs the closest archive ~12 months prior.

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Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2025-11 snapshot, filtered to active listings (those with at least one booking in the last 12 months). Year-over-year deltas compare against the closest archived snapshot ~12 months prior. Sample sizes: occupancy n=6,072, ADR n=10,571.

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