STR Market Report
Porto
Norte, Portugal • Short-Term Rental Market
Key Market Metrics
26%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~8 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
9,831
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
1170 €
~8 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.
46%
Hosts with 5+ listings
Pro Host Rate
Significant investor presence — you'll compete with experienced multi-property operators
1.6/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.
92%
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
porto-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
Póvoa de Varzim, Beiriz e Argivai
Avg occupancy: 46%
Best Balanced Opportunity
Cedofeita, Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, Nicolau, Vitória
Healthy mix of demand, pricing, and listing depth
- 1Cedofeita, Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, Nicolau, Vitória
- 2Bonfim
- 3Santa Marinha e São Pedro da Afurada
- 4Lordelo do Ouro e Massarelos
- 5Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira
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 Home83%
- Private Room15.7%
- Shared Room0.8%
- Hotel Room0.5%
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 (42.7% occupancy).
Neighbourhood Breakdown (top 15)
| Neighbourhood | Listings ↓ | Avg Price | Occupancy | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedofeita, Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, Nicolau, Vitória | 7,545 | — | 27.5% | — |
| Bonfim | 1,499 | — | 29.7% | — |
| Santa Marinha e São Pedro da Afurada | 767 | — | 33.7% | — |
| Lordelo do Ouro e Massarelos | 581 | — | 28.1% | — |
| Paranhos | 533 | — | 42.3% | — |
| Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira | 439 | — | 37.7% | — |
| Mafamude e Vilar do Paraíso | 306 | — | 42.2% | — |
| Campanhã | 281 | — | 28.8% | — |
| Aldoar, Foz do Douro e Nevogilde | 259 | — | 28.1% | — |
| Póvoa de Varzim, Beiriz e Argivai | 216 | — | 46% | — |
| Vila do Conde | 215 | — | 39% | — |
| Ramalde | 167 | — | 35.7% | — |
| Canidelo | 167 | — | 32.8% | — |
| São Mamede de Infesta e Senhora da Hora | 134 | — | 35.5% | — |
| Espinho | 120 | — | 31% | — |
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 Porto a higher-risk choice for new STR investors.
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