A Sea-View Terrace The Lighthouse Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.89 - Revenue
- €21,157
- Occupancy
- 52.2%
- Daily rate
- €113
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Paola brought in €6,846 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 22% more than the Cosenza average of €5,619.
The short answer
Paola is cheaper but busier than the Cosenza average. Listings averaged €85 a night and were booked on 34% of available nights, against €110 and 30% for the Cosenza average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 5.3 times as much as in February, usually the slowest. With only 30 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 30 active listings, Paola is the seventh-largest of 25 Cosenza markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Paola listing averaged €6,846 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Cosenza average: €5,619), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Paola listing brings in €1,740 in August, its best month, and €331 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 44% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 3.2 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
August earns about 5.3 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €788. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
August 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in July 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | €992 | 42.8% | €77 | €33 | 77 days | 2.9 nights |
| Oct 2025 | €719 | 32.5% | €70 | €23 | 78 days | 2.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | €460 | 23.1% | €66 | €15 | 56 days | 1.8 nights |
| Dec 2025 | €595 | 28.2% | €71 | €19 | 53 days | 3.3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | €497 | 17.6% | €74 | €16 | 54 days | 2.3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | €250 | 17.0% | €68 | €9 | 67 days | 2.1 nights |
| Mar 2026 | €601 | 31.9% | €67 | €19 | 43 days | 2.9 nights |
| Apr 2026 | €933 | 34.0% | €70 | €31 | 50 days | 5.5 nights |
| May 2026 | €861 | 32.5% | €80 | €28 | 42 days | 3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | €1,059 | 33.8% | €90 | €35 | 43 days | 4.4 nights |
| Jul 2026 | €1,757 | 50.2% | €96 | €57 | 69 days | 5.9 nights |
| Aug 2026 | €1,818 | 46.6% | €109 | €59 | 86 days | 5.1 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Paola home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb revenue calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Paola Airbnb took in €6,846 in the 12 months to September 2026, an average that counts every active listing, including those open only part of the year. A listing in the top quarter took in about €10,750, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about €680 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | €6,656 | €10,450 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay3% of Paola bookings | €190 | €300 |
| Gross bookings | €6,846 | €10,750 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 11%: 15.5% for the 60% of Paola listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −€720 | −€1,130 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; €0 if you clean yourself | −€190 | −€300 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −€340 | −€540 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −€140 | −€210 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −€210 | −€320 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −€70 | −€70 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −€30 | −€30 |
| Management€0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | €0 | €0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | €0 | €0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | €0 | €0 |
| Total running costsAbout 22% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −€1,700 | −€2,600 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | €5,146about €430 a month | €8,150about €680 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Paola's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Paola home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about €900 a month, against €570 for the average one.
Occupancy
Paola listings were booked on 34% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points above the Cosenza average (30%) and 5 points below the Italy average (39%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 20% in February to 50% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.6 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Paola, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 34% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Paola, known as ADR (average daily rate), was €85 over the past year, about 23% below the Cosenza average of €110 and about 51% below the Italy average of €175. In a typical year, rates swing with the seasons, from about €63 in November to about €98 in August.
The top 10% charge about 2.3 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 56% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €75. The 12-month ADR of €85 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Paola it averaged €34 over the past year, from about €12 in a typical February to about €56 in a typical August.
Per open night, by tier:
August RevPAR is about 4.8 times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €26. The 12-month RevPAR of €34 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 30 active listings, the monthly pattern in Paola is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in August and bottom out in February.
Average revenue by month in Paola
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, €788.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | €507 |
| February | €331 |
| March | €487 |
| April | €726 |
| May | €820 |
| June | €937 |
| July | €1,500 |
| August | €1,740 |
| September | €839 |
| October | €576 |
| November | €392 |
| December | €600 |
Guests book Paola stays 55 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 88 days ahead, and December stays closest to arrival, about 39 days. A typical August booking is made in mid-May.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Permits
97% of the 30 active listings in Paola display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Paola.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks four Paola neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Centro Storico, Marina di Paola and Sanctuary of Saint Francis. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Storico | The historic center of Paola, featuring stunning architecture and authentic local culture. Ideal for travelers seeking a genuine Italian experience close to historical landmarks. | Sanctuary of Saint Francis of Paola, Old Town, Paola Harbor, Castello di Paola, local restaurants and cafes |
| Marina di Paola | A beautiful seaside area known for its beaches and waterfront activities. It's perfect for tourists looking to relax by the sea and enjoy water sports. | Beaches of Marina di Paola, water sports activities, beachfront dining, local markets, summer festivals |
| Sanctuary of Saint Francis | A spiritual site attracting pilgrims and tourists alike. Hosting here can cater to those wanting a peaceful retreat and reflection place. | Sanctuary of Saint Francis of Paola, beautiful gardens, historic sites, Pilgrim's path, cultural events |
| Belvedere Marittimo | Charming coastal town nearby famous for its beautiful beaches and mountainous landscapes. Attracts families and nature enthusiasts. | Sun-kissed beaches, hiking trails, historic castle, local seafood, family-friendly activities |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 67% of listings in Paola, alongside 10 private-room listings (33%). Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 70%, about 2.6 times the share of houses (27%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Paola Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 66.7% | 20 |
| Private room | 33.3% | 10 |
Listings by property type
Paola Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 70.0% | 21 |
| House | 26.7% | 8 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 3.3% | 1 |
The most common size among Paola's 19 entire homes with a bedroom count is one bedroom (11 homes).
Paola entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 5.3% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 57.9% | 11 |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.6% | 6 |
| 3 bedrooms | 5.3% | 1 |
Most Paola listings are sized for couples and small families: 70% sleep four guests or fewer, and none take eight or more. Shares are of the 20 listings with a guest capacity on file (67% of the market).
Paola listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 15.0% | 3 |
| 3 guests | 25.0% | 5 |
| 4 guests | 30.0% | 6 |
| 5 guests | 10.0% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 20.0% | 4 |
Paola hosts set up an average of 2.5 beds per listing. Only 37% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Washers are common in Paola: 67% of listings have one, and 43% have a dedicated workspace.
Share of Paola listings with each common amenity
Guests
Paola runs on foreign visitors: 86% of guests who left reviews live outside Italy. The United States sends the most guests from abroad, with 13% of reviewers, ahead of Canada at 11%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 36%, followed by Italian and Spanish.
86% of Paola guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Paola guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| London | 3.8% |
| Burnside | 2.5% |
| San Francisco | 2.5% |
| Milan | 2.5% |
| Florence | 2.5% |
Where Paola guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Italy | 13.8% |
| United States | 12.5% |
| Canada | 11.3% |
| France | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | 7.5% |
Languages spoken by Paola guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 35.7% |
| Italian | 15.3% |
| Spanish | 13.3% |
| German | 10.2% |
| French | 8.2% |
Paola Airbnbs average 4.78 stars, and 23% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.73, against 4.90 for host communication.
Communication scores highest in Paola; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.87 |
| Cleanliness | 4.81 |
| Communication | 4.90 |
| Location | 4.74 |
| Check-in | 4.82 |
| Value | 4.73 |
Booking patterns
More than nine in ten Paola listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 7% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 37% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Paola listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 66.7% | 20 |
| 181-270 days | 26.7% | 8 |
| 91-180 days | 6.7% | 2 |
Days a year Paola listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 6.7% | 2 |
| 91-180 days | 26.7% | 8 |
| 31-90 days | 36.7% | 11 |
| 1-30 days | 30.0% | 9 |
The average Paola booking lasts 4.6 nights, longest in November and shortest in February. Listings took about 13 bookings each over the year. Nearly six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Paola
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About seven in ten listings in Paola accept stays of one or two nights. A smaller group, 10%, takes only stays of 30 nights or more.
Minimum stay set by Paola listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Paola, used by 43% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: more than three-quarters of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 20% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Paola listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than half of Paola listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is €13; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 4.6 nights, that adds roughly €3 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 3% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Paola, a one-bedroom unit, took in €21,200 over the past year, about three times the city's average of €6,850.
A Sea-View Terrace The Lighthouse Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.89
View of Stromboli Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.89
Sette Fontane Residence Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 5.00
A spacious and modern apartment Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.81
Open Space The Lighthouse Entire home Rated 4.87
View of Stromboli Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.98 Only 3% of Paola listings are classed as professionally managed. Only 27% of listings are run by Superhosts. Six in ten listings accept Instant Book, so most stays are confirmed without the host's approval. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 60% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 68 km, Pizzo (68 km away) earned the most per listing, about 34% more than Paola.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosenza 20 km | 78 | €3,946 | €87 | 25% |
| Amantea 27 km | 30 | €8,897 | €103 | 36% |
| Diamante 41 km | 47 | €8,250 | €130 | 32% |
| Lamezia Terme 50 km | 85 | €6,235 | €71 | 34% |
| Scalea 54 km | 126 | €4,855 | €88 | 31% |
| San Nicola Arcella 58 km | 41 | €5,575 | €160 | 26% |
| Praia a Mare 64 km | 44 | €5,144 | €148 | 25% |
| Pizzo 68 km | 196 | €9,161 | €121 | 35% |
Markets elsewhere in Italy with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Paola:
FAQ
An active Paola Airbnb grossed €6,846 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 30 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in €1,090 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Paola listings earn between €341 and €1,090 in a typical month, and the top tenth €1,880 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Paola were booked on 34% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 30% for the Cosenza average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Paola cost €85 before fees. Half of listings charge between €53 and €93, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Paola, 97% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Paola Airbnb grossed €6,846 in the 12 months to September 2026, 22% above the Cosenza average of €5,619, counting listings open only part of the year. A listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, has about €680 a month left before the mortgage or rent, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
August usually pays best, averaging €1,740 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Paola listing was open to book earned €34 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made €61 or more.
Paola stays were booked 55 days (about eight weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Paola Airbnb stay lasted 4.6 nights over the past year. A listing took 13 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Paola Airbnbs 4.78 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Centro Storico, Marina di Paola and Sanctuary of Saint Francis draw the most short-term rental interest in Paola. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 30 active Airbnb listings in Paola as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Cosenza, 20 km away.
In Paola, more than half of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is €13; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide.
Method
Figures on this page cover 30 active Airbnb listings in Paola from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in euros at €0.86 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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