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- $59,946
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Portobelo brought in US$8,741 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 44% less than the Colón average of $15,608.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Colón average. Listings averaged $161 a night and were booked on 19% of available nights, against $195 and 27% for the Colón average.
April, usually the best month, brings in about 63% more per listing than May, usually the slowest. With only 30 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 30 active listings, Portobelo is the second-largest of 4 Colón markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Portobelo listing averaged $8,741 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Colón average: $15,608), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Portobelo listing brings in $1,540 in April, its best month, and $946 in May, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 29% 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 3.8 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.
April earns about 1.6 times what May does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
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.
September 2025 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in April 2026. Across the past two years, April is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $1,656 | 26.7% | $148 | $55 | 45 days | 4.1 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $1,465 | 20.8% | $153 | $47 | 171 days | 3.2 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $982 | 15.8% | $156 | $33 | 53 days | 2.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $1,309 | 23.4% | $157 | $42 | 59 days | 2.3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $999 | 19.8% | $156 | $32 | 28 days | 1.9 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,260 | 25.1% | $156 | $45 | 56 days | 2.6 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,038 | 21.3% | $158 | $33 | 53 days | 2.6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $1,471 | 25.7% | $161 | $49 | 22 days | 2.4 nights |
| May 2026 | $1,019 | 15.8% | $159 | $33 | 34 days | 2.3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $1,572 | 24.1% | $158 | $52 | 29 days | 5.5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $1,087 | 22.1% | $156 | $35 | 33 days | 3.2 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $738 | 15.6% | $157 | $24 | 28 days | 1.9 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 Portobelo home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the short-term rental calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Portobelo Airbnb took in $8,741 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $510 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about $950 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $340 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $540 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $440 a month.
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 | $8,401 | $15,580 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay4% of Portobelo bookings | $340 | $640 |
| Gross bookings | $8,741 | $16,220 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 97% of Portobelo listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$1,320 | −$2,450 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$340 | −$640 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$440 | −$810 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$170 | −$320 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$260 | −$490 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$90 | −$90 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$40 | −$40 |
| 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 27% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$2,660 | −$4,840 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $6,081about $510 a month | $11,380about $950 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Portobelo'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 Portobelo 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 $1,350 a month, against $730 for the average one.
Occupancy
Portobelo listings were booked on 19% of the nights they were open over the past year, 8 percentage points below the Colón average (27%) and 19 points below the Panama average (38%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 28% in February and falls to 15% in May.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.
February is usually the busiest month in Portobelo, May the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 19% 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 Portobelo, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $161 over the past year, about 17% below the Colón average of $195 and about 7% above the Panama average of $150. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in January and December at about $160 and bottom out in September and October at about $145.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 4.6 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
January rates run 11% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
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 Portobelo it averaged $35 over the past year, from about $31 in a typical May to about $52 in a typical February.
Per open night, by tier:
February RevPAR is about 1.7 times May's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $35 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 Portobelo is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in April and bottom out in May.
Average revenue by month in Portobelo
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $1,370 |
| February | $1,460 |
| March | $1,230 |
| April | $1,540 |
| May | $946 |
| June | $1,110 |
| July | $1,140 |
| August | $1,390 |
| September | $1,310 |
| October | $1,310 |
| November | $1,020 |
| December | $1,400 |
Guests book Portobelo stays 44 days ahead on average (about six weeks). October stays are booked furthest out, about 134 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 24 days. A typical October booking is made in early June.
October stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 44 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 30 active listings in Portobelo display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
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 Portobelo.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Portobelo neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Playa Blanco, Castillo de San Lorenzo and Portobelo National Park. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Blanco | A serene beach known for its crystal-clear waters and soft sands, making it a prime spot for relaxation and water sports. Great for tourists looking for a beach getaway in a tranquil setting. | Diving and snorkeling, Beachfront restaurants, Kayaking, Nature walks, Wildlife watching |
| Castillo de San Lorenzo | A historical site that attracts tourists interested in history and architecture. Offers an educational experience along with stunning coastal views. | San Lorenzo Fort, Panama Canal views, Guided tours, Photography spots, Local markets |
| Portobelo National Park | A beautiful national park offering lush jungles and diverse wildlife. Ideal for eco-tourists and those who enjoy hiking and nature. | Hiking trails, Wildlife watching, Beautiful beaches, Kayaking, Scenic viewpoints |
| Portobelo Bay | Known for its historical significance and beautiful landscapes. Great potential for attracting both history buffs and leisure tourists. | Diving spots, Historic ruins, Fishing tours, Local seafood restaurants, Boat tours |
| El Castillo | An iconic landmark that offers unique panoramic views and rich history, appealing to tourists who seek cultural experiences. | Fortress ruins, Cultural tours, Historic exhibitions, Stunning views, Local crafts |
| Local Markets | The vibrant local markets offer a glimpse into the daily life and culture of Portobelo, attracting tourists who want an authentic experience. | Fresh local produce, Handmade crafts, Cultural interactions, Local food tasting, Artisan goods |
| Adventure Tours | Opportunities for adventure tourism such as zip-lining and snorkeling make this area attractive for adventurous travelers. | Zip-lining, Snorkeling tours, Guided nature walks, Cultural experiences, Boat excursions |
| Cultural Events | Portobelo hosts various cultural festivals throughout the year, which draw both locals and tourists, offering a lively atmosphere. | Cultural festivals, Live music, Traditional dance performances, Local art exhibitions, Street food vendors |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Portobelo is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 63% of listings, against 37% for entire homes. Houses are the most common property type at 60%, about twice the share of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (30%).
Private rooms are a large share of supply
Portobelo Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Private room | 63.3% | 19 |
| Entire home | 36.7% | 11 |
Listings by property type
Portobelo Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 60.0% | 18 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 30.0% | 9 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 6.7% | 2 |
| Others | 3.3% | 1 |
Among Portobelo's 11 entire homes with a bedroom count, two- and three-bedroom homes are equally common (3 homes each).
Portobelo 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 | 9.1% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 9.1% | 1 |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.3% | 3 |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.3% | 3 |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.2% | 2 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.1% | 1 |
Most Portobelo listings are sized for couples and small families: 64% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 27% take eight or more. Shares are of the 22 listings with a guest capacity on file (73% of the market).
Portobelo 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 | 31.8% | 7 |
| 3 guests | 9.1% | 2 |
| 4 guests | 22.7% | 5 |
| 5 guests | 4.5% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 4.5% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 27.3% | 6 |
Portobelo hosts set up an average of 2.6 beds per listing. Only 37% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Beach access is common in Portobelo: 57% of listings offer it, and 60% have a pet-friendly policy. Only 57% of listings offer a kitchen.
Share of Portobelo listings with each common amenity
Guests
Portobelo runs on foreign visitors: eight in ten guests who left reviews live outside Panama. The United States leads with 23% of reviewers, ahead of France at 13%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 37%, followed by Spanish and French.
81% of Portobelo guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Portobelo guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Panama City | 13.8% |
| Bogotá | 6.4% |
| Washington | 4.3% |
| Montreal | 2.1% |
| Ottawa | 2.1% |
Where Portobelo guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 23.0% |
| Panama | 19.0% |
| France | 13.0% |
| Canada | 8.0% |
| Colombia | 7.0% |
Languages spoken by Portobelo guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 37.0% |
| Spanish | 30.4% |
| French | 13.3% |
| German | 5.9% |
| Italian | 3.7% |
Portobelo Airbnbs average 4.74 stars, and 17% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.65.
Cleanliness scores highest in Portobelo; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.77 |
| Cleanliness | 4.79 |
| Communication | 4.74 |
| Location | 4.78 |
| Check-in | 4.77 |
| Value | 4.65 |
Booking patterns
All Portobelo listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but none are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 47% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Portobelo listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 86.7% | 26 |
| 181-270 days | 13.3% | 4 |
Days a year Portobelo listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 91-180 days | 13.3% | 4 |
| 31-90 days | 46.7% | 14 |
| 1-30 days | 40.0% | 12 |
The average Portobelo booking lasts 2.8 nights, longest in September and shortest in May. Listings took about 13 bookings each over the year. More than half of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at noon.
Average length of stay by month in Portobelo
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly all listings in Portobelo accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Portobelo listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Portobelo, used by 40% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about two-thirds of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 33% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Portobelo listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About four in ten Portobelo listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $25. Spread over the average stay of 2.8 nights, that adds roughly $9 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 4% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Portobelo, a four-bedroom home, took in $59,900 over the past year, about 6.9 times the city's average of $8,740.
Oceanfront Villa, Pool, Jacuzzi - Preci Beach Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.87
sunsetviewportobelo Entire home · 3 bedrooms
CASA DINIS - CASA GRANDE - CENTRO DE PORTOBELO Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.86
La Casa Amarilla Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Rey Congo Private room · 1 bedroom Rated 4.60
Pajarito Private room · 1 bedroom Rated 4.96 Fewer than 1% of Portobelo listings are classed as professionally managed. Only 30% 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 97% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 65 km, Maria Chiquita (18 km away) earned the most per listing, about 5.4 times as much as Portobelo. San Francisco was the busiest, booked on 51% of nights against 19% in Portobelo.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Chiquita 18 km | 106 | $47,558 | $422 | 36% |
| Caimitillo 46 km | 52 | $11,836 | $178 | 24% |
| 24 de Diciembre 50 km | 31 | $12,913 | $175 | 25% |
| Bethania 62 km | 48 | $13,256 | $94 | 43% |
| Parque Lefevre 63 km | 38 | $7,726 | $69 | 35% |
| Panama City 65 km | 978 | $13,845 | $113 | 50% |
| San Francisco 65 km | 289 | $18,120 | $111 | 51% |
| Bella Vista 65 km | 560 | $16,609 | $101 | 50% |
FAQ
An active Portobelo Airbnb grossed US$8,741 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 US$1,210 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Portobelo listings earn between US$320 and US$1,210 in a typical month, and the top tenth US$3,300 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 Portobelo were booked on 19% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 27% for the Colón average. February is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Portobelo cost US$161 before fees. Half of listings charge between US$78 and US$200, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Portobelo listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Portobelo Airbnb grossed US$8,741 in the 12 months to September 2026, 44% below the Colón average of US$15,608. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, US$6,081 a year (about US$510 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about US$950 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
April usually pays best, averaging US$1,540 per active listing over the past two years, and May usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Portobelo listing was open to book earned US$35 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 US$65 or more.
Portobelo stays were booked 44 days (about six weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Portobelo Airbnb stay lasted 2.8 nights over the past year. A listing took 13 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Portobelo Airbnbs 4.74 out of 5 on average. Guests score cleanliness highest and value lowest.
Playa Blanco, Castillo de San Lorenzo and Portobelo National Park draw the most short-term rental interest in Portobelo. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 30 active Airbnb listings in Portobelo as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Maria Chiquita, 18 km away.
In Portobelo, about four in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about US$25.
Method
Figures on this page cover 30 active Airbnb listings in Portobelo 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. Money figures are in U.S. dollars. 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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