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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Azores, Portugal (2026)

Lagoa (Nossa Senhora do Rosário) is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Azores in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 30 markets. Its listings averaged $34,600 in revenue over the 12 months to September 2026 and were booked on 57% of nights. It leads on the blend rather than on any one measure, placing 1st of 30 for occupancy, 2nd of 30 for revenue per listing and 3rd of 30 for year-round demand. With 69 active listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year than those of larger ones. Ribeira Grande (Matriz) and Vila Franca do Campo come next.

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou, Founder @ AirROI Updated October 1, 2026

Markets tracked: 41
Active Airbnb listings: 3,600
Avg. revenue per listing: $21,500
Occupancy rate: 45%
Avg. nightly rate: $175
Revenue change, typical market: 0%

The short answer

Azores Airbnb Market at a Glance

Across Azores, the 3,600 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $21,500 over the same period. They were booked on 45% of nights at about $175 a night; the ranking covers the 30 markets with at least 30 active listings.

The ranking weighs revenue per listing most, then occupancy and market size, then how evenly income spreads across the year and how it changed on the year. It reflects rental performance, not purchase prices or local short-term rental rules. Most listings in every one of the 30 ranked markets display a registration number, so confirm the local rules for any address you consider. How the ranking works.

Where the top 10 Airbnb markets in Azores are

Each dot is one of the 41 markets AirROI tracks in Azores, sized by active listings and coloured by average revenue per listing. Select a number to jump to its profile.

Avg. revenueUnder $12k$12k–$19k$19k–$28k$28k+ Under 30 listings 1 Top-ranked market

All money figures on this page are in US dollars.

Top 10

The Top 10 Airbnb Markets in Azores

Each profile draws on the market's full AirROI report: how it earns, when in the year, who books and what sells. Monthly figures are averages per listing active in that month, so twelve of them add up to more than the annual average, which also counts listings that operated for only part of the year.

The top 10 Airbnb markets in Azores at a glance
#	Market	Avg. revenue	Occupancy	Nightly
	Lagoa (Nossa Senhora do Rosário) High occupancy · High earnings	$34,600	57%	$205
	Ribeira Grande (Matriz) High occupancy · Growing revenue	$32,700	57%	$190
	Vila Franca do Campo Large market · High earnings	$28,500	51%	$220
4	Povoação Large market · High earnings	$27,800	46%	$200
5	Lagoa (Santa Cruz) High earnings · High occupancy	$33,300	52%	$215
6	Nordeste Growing revenue · High earnings	$24,800	48%	$165
7	Ponta Delgada Large market · High earnings	$23,800	47%	$185
8	Lomba da Fazenda High occupancy · High earnings	$25,300	53%	$175
9	Água de Pau High earnings · High occupancy	$35,800	49%	$255
10	São Roque High occupancy · High earnings	$30,300	56%	$215

1. Lagoa (Nossa Senhora do Rosário)
Known for: High occupancy · High earnings

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Lagoa (Nossa Senhora do Rosário)
Avg. revenue
$34,600 +7% vs. last year
Occupancy
57%
Nightly rate
$205
Active listings
69
Where it places among the 30 ranked markets in Azores
- Revenue 2nd of 30
- Occupancy 1st of 30
- Market size 9th of 30
- Year-round 3rd of 30
- Growth 7th of 25
How it earns
Lagoa (Nossa Senhora do Rosário) fills more nights than any other ranked market in Azores: 57% of them, at about $205 a night. That adds up to $34,600 per listing over the year, the second-highest of the 30 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $2,660 a month; the top quarter clear $4,730 or more. Revenue per listing rose 7% over the year, helped by nightly rates 15% higher.
When it earns
Lagoa (Nossa Senhora do Rosário)'s season runs from May to September, peaking in August at about $7,510 per listing; December, the quietest month, brings in about $1,460. Trips run long, about 7 nights on average against 5 nights for the typical market in Azores, booked about 88 days ahead.
What sells
The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (41% of entire homes), and houses make up 68% of supply.
Who it suits
It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet December.
Revenue per listing by month
$7,510 $1,460
Median listing
$2,660/mo
Top 25% of listings
$4,730+/mo
Booked ahead
88 days
Average stay
7 nights
Most common home size
2 bedrooms
Superhosts
59%
Full Lagoa (Nossa Senhora do Rosário) Airbnb report
2. Ribeira Grande (Matriz)
Known for: High occupancy · Growing revenue

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Ribeira Grande (Matriz)
Avg. revenue
$32,700 +15% vs. last year
Occupancy
57%
Nightly rate
$190
Active listings
47
Where it places among the 30 ranked markets in Azores
- Revenue 4th of 30
- Occupancy 2nd of 30
- Market size 16th of 30
- Year-round 9th of 30
- Growth 2nd of 25
How it earns
Listings in Ribeira Grande (Matriz) are booked on 57% of nights, the second-highest occupancy of the 30 ranked markets, at about $190 a night. Listings averaged $32,700 in revenue over the year, the fourth-highest of the 30 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $2,840, and the best quarter clear $4,120. Revenue per listing rose 15% over the year, the second-biggest gain in Azores, helped by nightly rates 31% higher. With 47 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
When it earns
Revenue in Ribeira Grande (Matriz) concentrates from May to September: August earns about $6,200 per listing, about 5.7 times as much as February. Guests stay about 6 nights, longer than in most of Azores, and book about 92 days ahead.
What sells
Two-bedroom homes lead the market (45% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 47% of supply.
Who it suits
Best for buyers who can ride out a slow February.
Revenue per listing by month
$6,200 $1,090
Median listing
$2,840/mo
Top 25% of listings
$4,120+/mo
Booked ahead
92 days
Average stay
6 nights
Most common home size
2 bedrooms
Superhosts
75%
Full Ribeira Grande (Matriz) Airbnb report
3. Vila Franca do Campo
Known for: Large market · High earnings

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Vila Franca do Campo
Avg. revenue
$28,500 +4% vs. last year
Occupancy
51%
Nightly rate
$220
Active listings
179
Where it places among the 30 ranked markets in Azores
- Revenue 6th of 30
- Occupancy 9th of 30
- Market size 3rd of 30
- Year-round 13th of 30
- Growth 9th of 25
How it earns
Demand runs high in Vila Franca do Campo: 51% of nights booked, the ninth-highest occupancy of the 30 ranked markets, at about $220 a night. Average revenue per listing came to $28,500, the sixth-highest of the 30 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $2,560 and a top-quarter listing $4,030 or more.
When it earns
In Vila Franca do Campo, the months from May to September earn above the yearly average, led by August at about $6,890 per listing; February is the low point at about $1,200. Trips run long, about 6 nights on average against 5 nights for the typical market in Azores, booked about 80 days ahead.
What sells
The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (38% of entire homes), and houses make up 59% of supply.
Who it suits
A good fit for buyers who are prepared for thin bookings around February.
Revenue per listing by month
$6,890 $1,200
Median listing
$2,560/mo
Top 25% of listings
$4,030+/mo
Booked ahead
80 days
Average stay
6 nights
Most common home size
2 bedrooms
Superhosts
59%
Full Vila Franca do Campo Airbnb report
4. Povoação
Known for: Large market · High earnings

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Povoação
Avg. revenue
$27,800 +2% vs. last year
Occupancy
46%
Nightly rate
$200
Active listings
179
Where it places among the 30 ranked markets in Azores
- Revenue 9th of 30
- Occupancy 14th of 30
- Market size 3rd of 30
- Year-round 3rd of 30
- Growth 10th of 25
How it earns
Povoação is Azores' third-largest Airbnb market, with 179 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $27,800, the ninth-highest of the 30 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $2,390 a month; the top quarter clear $3,980 or more.
When it earns
Povoação's season runs from May to September, peaking in August at about $6,000 per listing; January, the quietest month, brings in about $1,210.
What sells
Two-bedroom homes lead the market (39% of entire homes), and houses make up 75% of supply.
Who it suits
It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet January.
Revenue per listing by month
$6,000 $1,210
Median listing
$2,390/mo
Top 25% of listings
$3,980+/mo
Booked ahead
76 days
Average stay
5 nights
Most common home size
2 bedrooms
Superhosts
50%
Full Povoação Airbnb report
5. Lagoa (Santa Cruz)
Known for: High earnings · High occupancy

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Lagoa (Santa Cruz)
Avg. revenue
$33,300 +4% vs. last year
Occupancy
52%
Nightly rate
$215
Active listings
31
Where it places among the 30 ranked markets in Azores
- Revenue 3rd of 30
- Occupancy 8th of 30
- Market size 27th of 30
- Year-round 1st of 30
- Growth 8th of 25
How it earns
Lagoa (Santa Cruz) books 52% of available nights, the eighth-highest occupancy of the 30 ranked markets, and charges about $215 a night. Listings averaged $33,300 in revenue over the year, the third-highest of the 30 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $2,710, and the best quarter clear $4,620. Its 31 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
When it earns
Revenue in Lagoa (Santa Cruz) concentrates from May to September: August earns about $6,800 per listing, about 4.6 times as much as January. Guests stay about 7 nights, longer than in most of Azores, and book about 86 days ahead.
Guest expectations
Guests rate listings highly, 4.89 stars on average against 4.80 for the typical market in Azores, so reviews set a high bar.
What sells
The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (36% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 55% of supply.
Who it suits
Best for buyers who can ride out a slow January.
Revenue per listing by month
$6,800 $1,470
Median listing
$2,710/mo
Top 25% of listings
$4,620+/mo
Booked ahead
86 days
Average stay
7 nights
Most common home size
2 bedrooms
Superhosts
71%
Full Lagoa (Santa Cruz) Airbnb report
6. Nordeste
Known for: Growing revenue · High earnings

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Nordeste
Avg. revenue
$24,800 +28% vs. last year
Occupancy
48%
Nightly rate
$165
Active listings
49
Where it places among the 30 ranked markets in Azores
- Revenue 11th of 30
- Occupancy 11th of 30
- Market size 13th of 30
- Year-round 2nd of 30
- Growth 1st of 25
How it earns
Nordeste fills more nights than most of Azores: 48% of them, 3 points above the Azores average, at about $165 a night. Average revenue per listing came to $24,800, 15% above the Azores average. Month to month, the median listing earns about $2,070 and a top-quarter listing $3,090 or more. Revenue per listing rose 28% over the year, the biggest gain in Azores, helped by nightly rates 45% higher, even as the number of listings grew 17%. With 49 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
When it earns
In Nordeste, the months from May to September earn above the yearly average, led by August at about $4,950 per listing; February is the low point at about $1,030.
What sells
Two-bedroom homes lead the market (43% of entire homes), and houses make up 82% of supply.
Who it suits
A good fit for buyers who are prepared for thin bookings around February.
Revenue per listing by month
$4,950 $1,030
Median listing
$2,070/mo
Top 25% of listings
$3,090+/mo
Booked ahead
88 days
Average stay
5 nights
Most common home size
2 bedrooms
Superhosts
49%
Full Nordeste Airbnb report
7. Ponta Delgada
Known for: Large market · High earnings

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Ponta Delgada
Avg. revenue
$23,800 −1% vs. last year
Occupancy
47%
Nightly rate
$185
Active listings
1,370
Where it places among the 30 ranked markets in Azores
- Revenue 12th of 30
- Occupancy 12th of 30
- Market size 1st of 30
- Year-round 9th of 30
- Growth 14th of 25
How it earns
Ponta Delgada is Azores' largest Airbnb market, with 1,370 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $23,800 in revenue over the year, 11% above the Azores average. A typical listing takes in about $2,300 a month; the top quarter clear $3,580 or more.
When it earns
Ponta Delgada's season runs from May to September, peaking in August at about $5,790 per listing; December, the quietest month, brings in about $1,030.
What sells
The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (36% of entire homes), and houses make up 46% of supply.
Who it suits
It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet December.
Revenue per listing by month
$5,790 $1,030
Median listing
$2,300/mo
Top 25% of listings
$3,580+/mo
Booked ahead
75 days
Average stay
5 nights
Most common home size
2 bedrooms
Superhosts
49%
Areas in the full report: City Center · Avenida Infante Dom Henrique · Lagoa das Sete Cidades
Full Ponta Delgada Airbnb report
8. Lomba da Fazenda
Known for: High occupancy · High earnings

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Lomba da Fazenda
Avg. revenue
$25,300 0% vs. last year
Occupancy
53%
Nightly rate
$175
Active listings
40
Where it places among the 30 ranked markets in Azores
- Revenue 10th of 30
- Occupancy 6th of 30
- Market size 20th of 30
- Year-round 9th of 30
- Growth 12th of 25
How it earns
Listings in Lomba da Fazenda are booked on 53% of nights, the sixth-highest occupancy of the 30 ranked markets, at about $175 a night. Listings averaged $25,300 in revenue over the year, the tenth-highest of the 30 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $2,320, and the best quarter clear $3,670. Its 40 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
When it earns
Revenue in Lomba da Fazenda concentrates from May to September: July earns about $5,690 per listing, about 5.4 times as much as February.
What sells
One-bedroom homes lead the market (44% of entire homes), and houses make up 88% of supply.
Who it suits
Best for buyers who can ride out a slow February.
Revenue per listing by month
$5,690 $1,050
Median listing
$2,320/mo
Top 25% of listings
$3,670+/mo
Booked ahead
75 days
Average stay
6 nights
Most common home size
1 bedroom
Superhosts
50%
Full Lomba da Fazenda Airbnb report
9. Água de Pau
Known for: High earnings · High occupancy

Top-earning Airbnb listings in Água de Pau
Avg. revenue
$35,800 −5% vs. last year
Occupancy
49%
Nightly rate
$255
Active listings
46
Where it places among the 30 ranked markets in Azores
- Revenue 1st of 30
- Occupancy 10th of 30
- Market size 17th of 30
- Year-round 27th of 30
- Growth 17th of 25
How it earns
Água de Pau commands premium rates, about $255 a night, and still books 49% of nights, 4 points above the Azores average. Average revenue per listing came to $35,800, the highest of the 30 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $3,030 and a top-quarter listing $5,290 or more. With 46 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
When it earns
In Água de Pau, the months from May to September earn above the yearly average, led by August at about $8,530 per listing; January is the low point at about $924. Trips run long, about 7 nights on average against 5 nights for the typical market in Azores, booked about 83 days ahead.
What sells
The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (36% of entire homes), and houses make up 76% of supply.
Who it suits
A good fit for buyers who are prepared for thin bookings around January and can furnish and price for a premium stay.
Revenue per listing by month
$8,530 $924
Median listing
$3,030/mo
Top 25% of listings
$5,290+/mo
Booked ahead
83 days
Average stay
7 nights
Most common home size
1 bedroom
Superhosts
44%
Full Água de Pau Airbnb report
10. São Roque
Known for: High occupancy · High earnings

Top-earning Airbnb listings in São Roque
Avg. revenue
$30,300
Occupancy
56%
Nightly rate
$215
Active listings
30
Where it places among the 30 ranked markets in Azores
- Revenue 5th of 30
- Occupancy 3rd of 30
- Market size 29th of 30
- Year-round 17th of 30
- Growth No prior year
How it earns
Demand runs high in São Roque: 56% of nights booked, the third-highest occupancy of the 30 ranked markets, at about $215 a night. That adds up to $30,300 per listing over the year, the fifth-highest of the 30 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $3,250 a month; the top quarter clear $4,630 or more. Its 30 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
When it earns
São Roque's season runs from May to October, peaking in July at about $7,570 per listing; December, the quietest month, brings in about $1,170.
What sells
One-bedroom homes lead the market (43% of entire homes), and houses make up 47% of supply.
Who it suits
It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet December and plan to use a professional manager or run a polished operation.
Revenue per listing by month
$7,570 $1,170
Median listing
$3,250/mo
Top 25% of listings
$4,630+/mo
Booked ahead
65 days
Average stay
6 nights
Most common home size
1 bedroom
Superhosts
63%
Full São Roque Airbnb report

Full ranking

How All 30 Ranked Markets in Azores Compare

The overall ranking with the five measures behind it. "Slow month" is a market's weakest month of revenue as a share of its best, so a higher figure means steadier income. Select a column heading to re-sort.

Top Airbnb markets in Azores, ranked by AirROI

	Lagoa (Nossa Senhora do Rosário) High occupancy, high earnings	$34,624	57%	$205	20%	+7%	69
	Ribeira Grande (Matriz) High occupancy, growing revenue	$32,666	57%	$189	18%	+15%	47
	Vila Franca do Campo Large market, high earnings	$28,549	51%	$219	17%	+4%	179
4	Povoação Large market, high earnings	$27,759	46%	$201	20%	+2%	179
5	Lagoa (Santa Cruz) High earnings, high occupancy	$33,259	52%	$213	22%	+4%	31
6	Nordeste Growing revenue, high earnings	$24,772	48%	$167	21%	+28%	49
7	Ponta Delgada Large market, high earnings	$23,834	47%	$183	18%	−1%	1,372
8	Lomba da Fazenda High occupancy, high earnings	$25,334	53%	$173	18%	0%	40
9	Água de Pau High earnings, high occupancy	$35,819	49%	$253	11%	−5%	46
10	São Roque High occupancy, high earnings	$30,250	56%	$215	16%	–	30
11	Fajã Grande Growing revenue, high occupancy	$27,966	52%	$175	10%	+10%	41
12	Porto Formoso High occupancy, high earnings	$28,171	55%	$198	16%	−18%	34
13	São Roque do Pico Large market	$14,839	38%	$171	19%	0%	217
14	Rabo de Peixe Large market	$23,235	44%	$205	16%	−14%	97
15	Ribeira Grande (Conceição) High occupancy	$23,373	53%	$154	17%	–	31
16	Madalena Large market	$17,500	44%	$157	13%	+2%	142
17	Horta (Angústias) Growing revenue	$13,729	42%	$134	11%	+7%	49
18	Velas Growing revenue	$11,093	41%	$106	14%	+9%	69
19	Horta (Matriz) Growing revenue	$12,314	39%	$136	15%	+8%	60
20	Ribeira Grande	$18,708	46%	$211	15%	–	30
21	Feteira	$12,798	39%	$136	19%	–	33
22	Horta	$12,614	41%	$130	14%	−4%	58
23	Angra do Heroísmo Large market	$10,645	33%	$135	16%	–	121
24	Santa Bárbara	$19,257	41%	$172	10%	−9%	33
25	Calheta	$12,480	39%	$141	18%	−17%	38
26	Biscoitos	$12,535	33%	$146	17%	−17%	48
27	Lajes do Pico	$9,703	34%	$148	14%	−2%	86
28	São Mateus da Calheta	$8,605	34%	$111	20%	−22%	33
29	Angra (São Pedro)	$8,241	34%	$98	19%	−22%	35
30	Praia da Vitória (Santa Cruz)	$7,322	31%	$121	17%	−24%	44

By measure

Azores Airbnb Markets Ranked by Revenue, Nightly Rate and Occupancy

The overall ranking balances five measures. These lists take one at a time, for buyers who care most about income, pricing power, bookings, a steady calendar, momentum or market size.

Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Azores

Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.

Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Azores
#	Market	Revenue	Occupancy	Nightly
	Lagoa (Nossa Senhora do Rosário) #1 overall	$34,600	57%	$205
	Vila Franca do Campo #3 overall	$28,500	51%	$220
	Povoação #4 overall	$27,800	46%	$200
4	Ponta Delgada #7 overall	$23,800	47%	$185
5	Rabo de Peixe #14 overall	$23,200	44%	$205
6	Madalena #16 overall	$17,500	44%	$155
7	São Roque do Pico #13 overall	$14,800	38%	$170
8	Horta (Matriz) #19 overall	$12,300	39%	$135
9	Velas #18 overall	$11,100	41%	$105
10	Angra do Heroísmo #23 overall	$10,600	33%	$135
11	Lajes do Pico #27 overall	$9,700	34%	$150

Most expensive Airbnb markets in Azores by nightly rate

Average rate per booked night. A high rate earns most where occupancy holds up too. Markets with at least 60 listings.

Most expensive Airbnb markets in Azores by nightly rate
#	Market	Nightly	Occupancy	Revenue
	Vila Franca do Campo #3 overall	$220	51%	$28,500
	Rabo de Peixe #14 overall	$205	44%	$23,200
	Lagoa (Nossa Senhora do Rosário) #1 overall	$205	57%	$34,600
4	Povoação #4 overall	$200	46%	$27,800
5	Ponta Delgada #7 overall	$185	47%	$23,800
6	São Roque do Pico #13 overall	$170	38%	$14,800
7	Madalena #16 overall	$155	44%	$17,500
8	Lajes do Pico #27 overall	$150	34%	$9,700
9	Horta (Matriz) #19 overall	$135	39%	$12,300
10	Angra do Heroísmo #23 overall	$135	33%	$10,600
11	Velas #18 overall	$105	41%	$11,100

Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Azores

Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.

Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Azores
#	Market	Occupancy	Nightly	Revenue
	Lagoa (Nossa Senhora do Rosário) #1 overall	57%	$205	$34,600
	Vila Franca do Campo #3 overall	51%	$220	$28,500
	Ponta Delgada #7 overall	47%	$185	$23,800
4	Povoação #4 overall	46%	$200	$27,800
5	Rabo de Peixe #14 overall	44%	$205	$23,200
6	Madalena #16 overall	44%	$155	$17,500
7	Velas #18 overall	41%	$105	$11,100
8	Horta (Matriz) #19 overall	39%	$135	$12,300
9	São Roque do Pico #13 overall	38%	$170	$14,800
10	Lajes do Pico #27 overall	34%	$150	$9,700
11	Angra do Heroísmo #23 overall	33%	$135	$10,600

Most year-round Airbnb markets in Azores

Revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month, so a higher figure means steadier income. Markets with at least 60 listings.

Most year-round Airbnb markets in Azores
#	Market	Slow month	Slowest	Revenue
	Povoação #4 overall	20%	Jan	$27,800
	Lagoa (Nossa Senhora do Rosário) #1 overall	20%	Dec	$34,600
	São Roque do Pico #13 overall	19%	Feb	$14,800
4	Ponta Delgada #7 overall	18%	Dec	$23,800
5	Vila Franca do Campo #3 overall	17%	Feb	$28,500
6	Angra do Heroísmo #23 overall	16%	Jan	$10,600
7	Rabo de Peixe #14 overall	16%	Feb	$23,200
8	Horta (Matriz) #19 overall	15%	Jan	$12,300
9	Lajes do Pico #27 overall	14%	Jan	$9,700
10	Velas #18 overall	14%	Jan	$11,100
11	Madalena #16 overall	13%	Feb	$17,500

Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in Azores

Change in revenue per listing from the year before, among markets where it rose. Markets with at least 60 listings.

Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in Azores
#	Market	Change	Revenue	Listings
	Velas #18 overall	+9%	$11,100	69
	Horta (Matriz) #19 overall	+8%	$12,300	60
	Lagoa (Nossa Senhora do Rosário) #1 overall	+7%	$34,600	69
4	Vila Franca do Campo #3 overall	+4%	$28,500	179
5	Povoação #4 overall	+2%	$27,800	179
6	Madalena #16 overall	+2%	$17,500	142

Largest Airbnb markets in Azores

Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.

Largest Airbnb markets in Azores
#	Market	Listings	Revenue	Occupancy
	Ponta Delgada #7 overall	1,370	$23,800	47%
	São Roque do Pico #13 overall	217	$14,800	38%
	Vila Franca do Campo #3 overall	179	$28,500	51%
4	Povoação #4 overall	179	$27,800	46%
5	Madalena #16 overall	142	$17,500	44%
6	Angra do Heroísmo #23 overall	121	$10,600	33%
7	Rabo de Peixe #14 overall	97	$23,200	44%
8	Lajes do Pico #27 overall	86	$9,700	34%
9	Lagoa (Nossa Senhora do Rosário) #1 overall	69	$34,600	57%
10	Velas #18 overall	69	$11,100	41%
11	Horta (Matriz) #19 overall	60	$12,300	39%
12	Horta #22 overall	58	$12,600	41%
13	Nordeste #6 overall	49	$24,800	48%
14	Horta (Angústias) #17 overall	49	$13,700	42%
15	Biscoitos #26 overall	48	$12,500	33%
16	Ribeira Grande (Matriz) #2 overall	47	$32,700	57%
17	Água de Pau #9 overall	46	$35,800	49%
18	Praia da Vitória (Santa Cruz) #30 overall	44	$7,320	31%
19	Fajã Grande #11 overall	41	$28,000	52%
20	Lomba da Fazenda #8 overall	40	$25,300	53%
21	Calheta #25 overall	38	$12,500	39%
22	Angra (São Pedro) #29 overall	35	$8,240	34%
23	Porto Formoso #12 overall	34	$28,200	55%
24	Feteira #21 overall	33	$12,800	39%
25	Santa Bárbara #24 overall	33	$19,300	41%

Seasonality

When Airbnbs in Azores Earn the Most

August is the best month for about seven in ten ranked markets in Azores. February is the most common slowest month, in 14 markets.

August earns about 5.6 times what January does

Average revenue per listing across the 30 ranked markets in Azores, by month

Monthly average $2,480 $5,310 $955

Average Airbnb revenue per listing and the number of ranked markets that earn most in each month, in Azores
Month	Avg. revenue per listing	Best month for	Highest-ranked examples
January	$955	–	–
February	$1,010	–	–
March	$1,300	–	–
April	$1,980	–	–
May	$2,720	–	–
June	$3,670	–	–
July	$5,150	9 markets	Lomba da Fazenda, São Roque, Fajã Grande
August	$5,310	21 markets	Lagoa (Nossa Senhora do Rosário), Ribeira Grande (Matriz), Vila Franca do Campo
September	$3,390	–	–
October	$2,040	–	–
November	$1,190	–	–
December	$1,050	–	–

Average revenue is per listing across the ranked markets, the line in the chart above. "Best month for" counts the ranked markets whose own revenue peaks in that month.

Method

How the Ranking Works

The ranking covers the 30 markets in Azores with at least 30 active Airbnb listings and data through September 2026. Each market is compared with the others on five measures, and markets are ordered by a weighted blend of where they place on each:

Revenue per listing (35%): average revenue an active listing earned over the past 12 months.
Occupancy (20%): share of available nights that were booked.
Market size (20%): active listings. Bigger markets offer more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers when you sell.
Year-round demand (15%): revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month. The latest month is left out when its bookings look incomplete.
Growth (10%): change in revenue per listing from the year before. Markets whose boundaries changed between years are scored in the middle.

Left out: 2 markets whose data predate the latest refresh. The score measures how rentals perform. It does not include purchase prices, financing, operating costs or local short-term rental rules, which vary by address and should be checked before buying. Figures are in US dollars and match each market's own report; see the data methodology for how listings are tracked.

To check one property before buying, run its address and size through the Airbnb calculator for a revenue, occupancy and nightly-rate range from comparable listings.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in Azores

What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Azores?

Lagoa (Nossa Senhora do Rosário) ranks first of the 30 markets in Azores in AirROI's ranking, with US$34,600 in average revenue per listing and 57% occupancy. Ribeira Grande (Matriz) and Vila Franca do Campo follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.

What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Azores?

By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 60 listings, Lagoa (Nossa Senhora do Rosário) leads at US$34,600 a year, ahead of Vila Franca do Campo at US$28,500. Profit also depends on what a property costs to buy and run, which varies far more between markets than revenue does.

How much does an Airbnb make in Azores?

The average active listing in Azores earned US$21,500 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 45% occupancy. Across the ranked markets, the middle half averaged between US$12,500 and US$27,800 per listing. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.

What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in Azores?

The average listing in Azores was booked on 45% of available nights over the past 12 months. Half of the ranked markets fall between 39% and 51%, so a market above about 51% sits in the top quarter. Occupancy is only half the picture: a market with lower occupancy can still earn more if its nightly rates are higher.

Where is Airbnb demand highest in Azores?

Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Lagoa (Nossa Senhora do Rosário) has the highest occupancy, with 57% of available nights booked, followed by Vila Franca do Campo at 51%. Its listings average about US$205 a night and US$34,600 a year.

Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Azores?

Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Vila Franca do Campo has the highest average nightly rate, about US$220, followed by Rabo de Peixe at US$205. Velas is the least expensive, at about US$105. The average booked night in Azores costs about US$175.

What is the best month for Airbnb in Azores?

August is the highest-earning month for 21 of the 30 ranked markets, followed by July (9). February is the most common slowest month, in 14 of the 30 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.

Which Airbnb markets in Azores earn the most evenly through the year?

Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Povoação has the steadiest income: its slowest month, January, still earns about 20% of its best. Lagoa (Nossa Senhora do Rosário) follows, at 20%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.

Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in Azores?

Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Velas, up 9% on the year before, and in Horta (Matriz), up 8%. A single strong year can reflect events or new supply, so it is worth checking a market's monthly trend before relying on it.

Is Airbnb still profitable in Azores in 2026?

Revenue per listing grew in 13 of the 25 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it was about flat. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.

What are the best smaller Airbnb markets in Azores?

Among ranked markets with fewer than 40 active listings, Lagoa (Santa Cruz) (#5 overall, US$33,300 per listing), São Roque (#10, US$30,300) and Porto Formoso (#12, US$28,200) place highest. Smaller markets have fewer comparable rentals to price against, so their averages can move more from year to year.

How many Airbnb listings are there in Azores?

AirROI tracked 3,600 active Airbnb listings in Azores over the 12 months to September 2026, across 41 markets. The largest ranked market is Ponta Delgada, with 1,370 listings, followed by São Roque do Pico with 217.

Do Airbnb hosts need a permit in Azores?

Rules can be national or regional as well as local, and they change often, so check each of them for any address you consider. In the listing data, most listings display a registration number in all 30 ranked markets, though that shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow.

All 41 Airbnb Markets in Azores

Every Azores city with an AirROI Airbnb market report, A–Z, with its active listing count.

Água de Pau 46 listings
Angra (Nossa Senhora da Conceição) 24 listings
Angra (Santa Luzia) 23 listings
Angra (São Pedro) 35 listings
Angra do Heroísmo 121 listings

Biscoitos 48 listings

Calheta 38 listings
Capelo 26 listings
Cinco Ribeiras 17 listings

Fajã Grande 41 listings
Fazenda 19 listings
Feteira 33 listings

Horta 58 listings
Horta (Angústias) 49 listings
Horta (Matriz) 60 listings

Lagoa (Nossa Senhora do Rosário) 69 listings
Lagoa (Santa Cruz) 31 listings
Lajes das Flores 25 listings
Lajes do Pico 86 listings
Lomba da Fazenda 40 listings

Madalena 142 listings
Maia 26 listings

Nordeste 49 listings

Ponta Delgada 1,372 listings
Porto Formoso 34 listings
Porto Judeu 23 listings
Povoação 179 listings
Praia da Vitória (Santa Cruz) 44 listings

Rabo de Peixe 97 listings
Ribeira Grande 30 listings
Ribeira Grande (Conceição) 31 listings
Ribeira Grande (Matriz) 47 listings
Ribeira Seca 25 listings

Santa Bárbara 33 listings
Santa Cruz das Flores 25 listings
Santana 24 listings
São Mateus da Calheta 33 listings
São Roque 30 listings
São Roque do Pico 217 listings

Velas 69 listings
Vila Franca do Campo 179 listings

Azores Airbnb Market at a Glance

The Top 10 Airbnb Markets in Azores

1. Lagoa (Nossa Senhora do Rosário)

2. Ribeira Grande (Matriz)

3. Vila Franca do Campo

4. Povoação

5. Lagoa (Santa Cruz)

6. Nordeste

7. Ponta Delgada

8. Lomba da Fazenda

9. Água de Pau

10. São Roque