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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Castelo Branco, Portugal (2026)
Covilhã is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Castelo Branco in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 6 markets. Its listings averaged $12,500 in revenue over the 12 months to September 2026 and were booked on 31% of nights. It also earns the most per listing of any ranked market. Sertã and Idanha-a-Nova come next.
- Markets tracked
- 9
- Active Airbnb listings
- 479
- Avg. revenue per listing
- $10,600
- Occupancy rate
- 31%
- Avg. nightly rate
- $135
- Revenue change, typical market
- +17%
The short answer
Castelo Branco Airbnb Market at a Glance
Across Castelo Branco, the 479 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $10,600 over the same period. They were booked on 31% of nights at about $135 a night; the ranking covers the 6 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 6 ranked markets display a registration number, so confirm the local rules for any address you consider. How the ranking works.
Where the top 6 Airbnb markets in Castelo Branco are
Each dot is one of the 9 markets AirROI tracks in Castelo Branco, sized by active listings and coloured by average revenue per listing. Select a number to jump to its profile.
All money figures on this page are in US dollars.
Top 6
The Top 6 Airbnb Markets in Castelo Branco
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.
| # | Market | Avg. revenue | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Covilhã High earnings · Large market | $12,500 | 31% | |
 Sertã High earnings · High occupancy | $11,300 | 32% | |
 Idanha-a-Nova Growing revenue · High earnings | $10,700 | 27% | |
| 4 |  Fundão Growing revenue · Large market | $9,240 | 31% |
| 5 |  Castelo Branco High occupancy | $9,120 | 35% |
| 6 |  Belmonte | $7,990 | 26% |
1. Covilhã
Known for: High earnings · Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Covilhã - Avg. revenue
- $12,500 +8% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 31%
- Nightly rate
- $160
- Active listings
- 127
Where it places among the 6 ranked markets in Castelo Branco
- Revenue 1st of 6
- Occupancy 3rd of 6
- Market size 1st of 6
- Year-round 3rd of 6
- Growth 4th of 5
- How it earns
- Covilhã is Castelo Branco's largest Airbnb market, with 127 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $12,500 in revenue over the year, the highest of the 6 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $1,280 a month; the top quarter clear $2,160 or more. Revenue per listing rose 8% over the year, helped by nightly rates 6% higher.
- When it earns
- Covilhã has two seasons, December–February and July–August. August is the strongest month at about $2,860 per listing, and October the quietest at about $972.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (32% of entire homes), and houses make up 51% of supply.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (56%), led by visitors from Brazil, France and Spain.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet October.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,860 $972- Median listing
- $1,280/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $2,160+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 41 days
- Average stay
- 4 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 44%
2. Sertã
Known for: High earnings · High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Sertã - Avg. revenue
- $11,300 +17% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 32%
- Nightly rate
- $125
- Active listings
- 40
Where it places among the 6 ranked markets in Castelo Branco
- Revenue 2nd of 6
- Occupancy 2nd of 6
- Market size 5th of 6
- Year-round 2nd of 6
- Growth 3rd of 5
- How it earns
- Sertã is Castelo Branco's fifth-largest Airbnb market, with 40 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $11,300, the second-highest of the 6 ranked markets. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about $886 a month, while the top quarter clear $1,920 and the top 10% $3,570, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of Castelo Branco. Revenue per listing rose 17% over the year, the third-biggest gain in Castelo Branco, helped by nightly rates 23% higher. With 40 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Sertã's season runs from May to August, peaking in August at about $2,520 per listing; February, the quietest month, brings in about $887.
- What sells
- Private rooms are a large part of supply (35% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who can ride out a slow February.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,520 $887- Median listing
- $886/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,920+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 50 days
- Average stay
- 4 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 50%
3. Idanha-a-Nova
Known for: Growing revenue · High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Idanha-a-Nova - Avg. revenue
- $10,700 +21% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 27%
- Nightly rate
- $165
- Active listings
- 51
Where it places among the 6 ranked markets in Castelo Branco
- Revenue 3rd of 6
- Occupancy 5th of 6
- Market size 4th of 6
- Year-round 1st of 6
- Growth 2nd of 5
- How it earns
- Idanha-a-Nova is Castelo Branco's fourth-largest Airbnb market, with 51 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $10,700 in revenue over the year, the third-highest of the 6 ranked markets. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about $914 a month, while the top quarter clear $1,990 and the top 10% $2,960, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of Castelo Branco. Revenue per listing rose 21% over the year, the second-biggest gain in Castelo Branco, helped by nightly rates 34% higher. Its 51 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 Idanha-a-Nova concentrates from April to August: August earns about $1,990 per listing, about 2.3 times as much as February.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (83%), led by visitors from Canada, the United States and France.
- What sells
- Two-bedroom homes lead the market (43% of entire homes), and houses make up 94% of supply.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,990 $875- Median listing
- $914/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,990+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 55 days
- Average stay
- 4 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 83%
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
4. Fundão
Known for: Growing revenue · Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Fundão - Avg. revenue
- $9,240 +25% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 31%
- Nightly rate
- $120
- Active listings
- 90
Where it places among the 6 ranked markets in Castelo Branco
- Revenue 4th of 6
- Occupancy 4th of 6
- Market size 2nd of 6
- Year-round 5th of 6
- Growth 1st of 5
- How it earns
- Fundão is Castelo Branco's second-largest Airbnb market, with 90 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $9,240, the fourth-highest of the 6 ranked markets. Its place at #4 rests on revenue growth (1st of 5) and market size (2nd of 6) rather than on revenue per listing. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $870, and the best quarter clear $1,590. Revenue per listing rose 25% over the year, the biggest gain in Castelo Branco, helped by nightly rates 11% higher.
- When it earns
- In Fundão, the months from June to August earn above the yearly average, led by August at about $2,110 per listing; November is the low point at about $677.
- Guest expectations
- Guests rate listings highly, 4.84 stars on average against 4.78 for the typical market in Castelo Branco, so reviews set a high bar.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (37% of entire homes), and houses make up 63% of supply.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who are prepared for thin bookings around November.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,110 $677- Median listing
- $870/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,590+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 48 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 46%
5. Castelo Branco
Known for: High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Castelo Branco - Avg. revenue
- $9,120 0% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 35%
- Nightly rate
- $95
- Active listings
- 76
Where it places among the 6 ranked markets in Castelo Branco
- Revenue 5th of 6
- Occupancy 1st of 6
- Market size 3rd of 6
- Year-round 4th of 6
- Growth 5th of 5
- How it earns
- Castelo Branco earns on volume. Rates run below the Castelo Branco average at about $95 a night, but listings book 35% of nights. Listings averaged $9,120 in revenue over the year, the fifth-highest of the 6 ranked markets. Its place at #5 rests on occupancy (1st of 6) rather than on revenue per listing. Month to month, the median listing earns about $893 and a top-quarter listing $1,570 or more. With 76 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Castelo Branco's season runs from May to September, peaking in August at about $1,850 per listing; January, the quietest month, brings in about $616.
- What sells
- Smaller places set the market: only 13% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 28% in the typical market in Castelo Branco; apartments and condos make up 47% of supply.
- Guest expectations
- Guests rate listings highly, 4.83 stars on average against 4.78 for the typical market in Castelo Branco, so reviews set a high bar.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet January and would rather price for occupancy than for rate.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,850 $616- Median listing
- $893/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,570+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 43 days
- Average stay
- 4 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 62%
6. Belmonte
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Belmonte - Avg. revenue
- $7,990
- Occupancy
- 26%
- Nightly rate
- $135
- Active listings
- 36
Where it places among the 6 ranked markets in Castelo Branco
- Revenue 6th of 6
- Occupancy 6th of 6
- Market size 6th of 6
- Year-round 6th of 6
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Belmonte listings charge about $135 a night, close to the Castelo Branco average, and are booked on 26% of nights. Average revenue per listing came to $7,990, the sixth-highest of the 6 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $760 a month; the top quarter clear $1,220 or more. Its 36 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 Belmonte concentrates from June to August: August earns about $1,860 per listing, about four times as much as January.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.69 stars) trail the typical market in Castelo Branco (4.78), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
- What sells
- One-bedroom homes lead the market (54% of entire homes), and houses make up 53% of supply.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who can ride out a slow January.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,860 $466- Median listing
- $760/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,220+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 41 days
- Average stay
- 4 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 31%
Full ranking
How All 6 Ranked Markets in Castelo Branco 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.
| Covilhã High earnings, large market | $12,516 | 31% | $161 | 34% | +8% | 127 | |
| Sertã High earnings, high occupancy | $11,295 | 32% | $123 | 35% | +17% | 40 | |
| Idanha-a-Nova Growing revenue, high earnings | $10,723 | 27% | $164 | 44% | +21% | 51 | |
| 4 | Fundão Growing revenue, large market | $9,237 | 31% | $122 | 32% | +25% | 90 |
| 5 | Castelo Branco High occupancy | $9,122 | 35% | $95 | 33% | 0% | 76 |
| 6 | Belmonte | $7,991 | 26% | $137 | 25% | – | 36 |
By measure
Castelo Branco 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 Castelo Branco
Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Covilhã #1 overall | $12,500 | |
| Fundão #4 overall | $9,240 | |
| Castelo Branco #5 overall | $9,120 |
Most expensive Airbnb markets in Castelo Branco by nightly rate
Average rate per booked night. A high rate earns most where occupancy holds up too. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Nightly |
|---|---|---|
| Covilhã #1 overall | $160 | |
| Fundão #4 overall | $120 | |
| Castelo Branco #5 overall | $95 |
Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Castelo Branco
Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Castelo Branco #5 overall | 35% | |
| Covilhã #1 overall | 31% | |
| Fundão #4 overall | 31% |
Most year-round Airbnb markets in Castelo Branco
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.
| # | Market | Slow month |
|---|---|---|
| Covilhã #1 overall | 34% | |
| Castelo Branco #5 overall | 33% | |
| Fundão #4 overall | 32% |
Largest Airbnb markets in Castelo Branco
Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.
| # | Market | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Covilhã #1 overall | 127 | |
| Fundão #4 overall | 90 | |
| Castelo Branco #5 overall | 76 | |
| 4 | Idanha-a-Nova #3 overall | 51 |
| 5 | Sertã #2 overall | 40 |
| 6 | Belmonte #6 overall | 36 |
Seasonality
When Airbnbs in Castelo Branco Earn the Most
August is the best month for all ranked markets in Castelo Branco. February is the most common slowest month, in 2 markets.
August earns about 2.4 times what March does
Average revenue per listing across the 6 ranked markets in Castelo Branco, by month
| Month | Avg. revenue per listing | Best month for | Highest-ranked examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $976 | – | – |
| February | $1,000 | – | – |
| March | $946 | – | – |
| April | $1,080 | – | – |
| May | $1,240 | – | – |
| June | $1,350 | – | – |
| July | $1,860 | – | – |
| August | $2,290 | 6 markets | Covilhã, Sertã, Idanha-a-Nova |
| September | $1,170 | – | – |
| October | $954 | – | – |
| November | $963 | – | – |
| December | $1,340 | – | – |
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 6 markets in Castelo Branco 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 income calculator for a revenue, occupancy and nightly-rate range from comparable listings.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in Castelo Branco
What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Castelo Branco?
Covilhã ranks first of the 6 markets in Castelo Branco in AirROI's ranking, with US$12,500 in average revenue per listing and 31% occupancy. Sertã and Idanha-a-Nova follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.
What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Castelo Branco?
By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 60 listings, Covilhã leads at US$12,500 a year, ahead of Fundão at US$9,240. 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 Castelo Branco?
The average active listing in Castelo Branco earned US$10,600 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 31% occupancy. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.
Where is Airbnb demand highest in Castelo Branco?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Castelo Branco has the highest occupancy, with 35% of available nights booked, followed by Covilhã at 31%. Its listings average about US$95 a night and US$9,120 a year.
Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Castelo Branco?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Covilhã has the highest average nightly rate, about US$160, followed by Fundão at US$120. Castelo Branco is the least expensive, at about US$95. The average booked night in Castelo Branco costs about US$135.
What is the best month for Airbnb in Castelo Branco?
August is the highest-earning month for all 6 ranked markets. February is the most common slowest month, in 2 of the 6 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.
Which Airbnb markets in Castelo Branco earn the most evenly through the year?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Covilhã has the steadiest income: its slowest month, October, still earns about a third of its best. Castelo Branco follows, at 33%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.
Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in Castelo Branco?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Fundão, up 25% on the year before, and in Covilhã, 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 Castelo Branco in 2026?
Revenue per listing grew in 4 of the 5 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it rose 17%. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.
How many Airbnb listings are there in Castelo Branco?
AirROI tracked 479 active Airbnb listings in Castelo Branco over the 12 months to September 2026, across 9 markets. The largest ranked market is Covilhã, with 127 listings, followed by Fundão with 90.
Do Airbnb hosts need a permit in Castelo Branco?
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 6 ranked markets, though that shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow.
Directory
All 9 Airbnb Markets in Castelo Branco
Every Castelo Branco city with an AirROI Airbnb market report, A–Z, with its active listing count.
B
- Belmonte 36 listings
C
- Castelo Branco 76 listings
- Covilhã 127 listings
F
- Fundão 90 listings
I
- Idanha-a-Nova 51 listings
O
- Oleiros 18 listings
P
- Penamacor 18 listings
S
- Sertã 40 listings
V
- Vila de Rei 23 listings