STR Market Report
Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal • Short-Term Rental Market
Key Market Metrics
30%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~9 nights booked per month on average
150 €
Median, entire-home
Avg Nightly Rate
Typical price per night charged by whole-home hosts in this market
14,519
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
1350 €
~9 booked nights / month
Est. Monthly Revenue
Directional gross booking revenue estimate before fees, expenses, and seasonality shifts
Licensed
Permit required — manageable for most operators with proper compliance
Regulatory Risk
Quick Investor Read
Higher-risk setup due to weaker demand, pricing constraints, or regulation. Underwrite conservatively.
Market Dynamics
2 nights
Typical host minimum
Median Min Stay
Most common minimum booking length. Short = weekenders welcome. Long (7+ nights) = weekly guests only.
42%
Hosts with 5+ listings
Pro Host Rate
Significant investor presence — you'll compete with experienced multi-property operators
1.4/mo
Median reviews per month
Booking Velocity
How quickly typical listings earn new reviews — a proxy for how often properties get booked. Higher = stronger demand.
84%
Have a permit on file
Licensed Listings
High compliance rate — regulations are actively enforced here. Budget for permitting before listing.
☀️ Demand Seasonality: Year-round demand
Strong demand across all seasons — minimal seasonal revenue volatility
Market Overview
lisbon-portugal is an emerging short-term rental market with growing demand from tourism, business travel, and outdoor recreation. Detailed editorial content coming soon.
Top STR Neighborhoods
Highest Occupancy Pocket
Areeiro
Avg occupancy: 52.6%
Best Balanced Opportunity
Santa Maria Maior
Healthy mix of demand, pricing, and listing depth
- 1Santa Maria Maior
- 2Misericrdia
- 3Cascais e Estoril
- 4Arroios
- 5So Vicente
Ranked by active listing count (Inside Airbnb data).
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Live Market Analytics
Source: Inside Airbnb · 2025-12-25Listing Locations & Pricing
Listing Types
- Entire Home74.3%
- Private Room24.3%
- Hotel Room0.8%
- Shared Room0.6%
Takeaway: entire home apt dominates this market snapshot.
Price Distribution (per night)
Price distribution is not available yet for this market sample.
Takeaway: the highest concentration of listings sits in the Under $50 nightly range.
Occupancy Rate Distribution
Takeaway: most listings cluster around 0–10% occupancy.
Monthly Seasonality (from booking calendar)
Peak month in this snapshot: Dec (47.5% occupancy).
Neighbourhood Breakdown (top 15)
| Neighbourhood | Listings ↓ | Avg Price | Occupancy | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria Maior | 3,579 | — | 29.3% | — |
| Misericrdia | 2,612 | — | 32.1% | — |
| Arroios | 2,183 | — | 40.2% | — |
| Cascais e Estoril | 1,622 | — | 39.9% | — |
| Santo Antnio | 1,538 | — | 35.8% | — |
| So Vicente | 1,252 | — | 33.5% | — |
| Estrela | 1,022 | — | 34.9% | — |
| Avenidas Novas | 888 | — | 49.7% | — |
| Ericeira | 762 | — | 39.3% | — |
| S.Maria, S.Miguel, S.Martinho, S.Pedro Penaferrim | 668 | — | 36.1% | — |
| Penha de Frana | 592 | — | 41.8% | — |
| Colares | 480 | — | 35.3% | — |
| Carcavelos e Parede | 475 | — | 38.6% | — |
| Campo de Ourique | 465 | — | 36.2% | — |
| Areeiro | 448 | — | 52.6% | — |
Source: Inside Airbnb. Click column headers to sort.
Analytics derived from Inside Airbnb public datasets. Data reflects the snapshot date above. Not financial advice.
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Investment Score Breakdown
Score formula: Occupancy (max 45 pts) + ADR (max 30 pts) + Regulatory environment (up to 25 pts). Max score: 100.
Challenging market — lower occupancy, rate constraints, or restrictive regulations make Lisbon a higher-risk choice for new STR investors.
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