NocasHouse Lousa Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.83 - Revenue
- €45,904
- Occupancy
- 59.9%
- Daily rate
- €191
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Penela brought in €9,255 over the 12 months through September 2026, in line with the Coimbra average of €9,147.
The short answer
Bookings in Penela trail the Coimbra average, at prices about 7% higher. Listings averaged €112 a night and were booked on 32% of available nights, against €105 and 35% for the Coimbra average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 4.3 times as much as in January, usually the slowest. With only 35 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 35 active listings, Penela is the ninth-largest of 15 Coimbra markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 12%.
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Gross bookings per Penela listing averaged €9,255 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Coimbra average: €9,147), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Penela listing brings in €2,600 in August, its best month, and €609 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 39% 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 4.2 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 4.3 times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €1,280. 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, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | €1,259 | 35.4% | €120 | €42 | 65 days | 4 nights |
| Oct 2025 | €1,147 | 32.3% | €115 | €37 | 24 days | 4.3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | €1,034 | 26.7% | €112 | €34 | 23 days | 4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | €1,114 | 26.8% | €111 | €36 | 20 days | 4.2 nights |
| Jan 2026 | €802 | 20.2% | €109 | €26 | 30 days | 6 nights |
| Feb 2026 | €1,125 | 31.3% | €108 | €40 | 14 days | 3.1 nights |
| Mar 2026 | €972 | 24.9% | €110 | €31 | 24 days | 5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | €1,466 | 40.0% | €112 | €49 | 30 days | 5.2 nights |
| May 2026 | €1,578 | 40.0% | €120 | €51 | 58 days | 4.6 nights |
| Jun 2026 | €1,347 | 31.3% | €128 | €45 | 43 days | 4.5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | €2,326 | 41.9% | €135 | €75 | 48 days | 4.9 nights |
| Aug 2026 | €2,854 | 58.2% | €137 | €92 | 60 days | 4.7 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Penela market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb income calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Penela Airbnb took in €9,255 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about €530 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 €1,100 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the €530 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about €580 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about €460 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 | €8,725 | €17,750 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay6% of Penela bookings | €530 | €1,080 |
| Gross bookings | €9,255 | €18,830 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 83% of Penela listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −€1,240 | −€2,510 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; €0 if you clean yourself | −€530 | −€1,080 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −€460 | −€940 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −€190 | −€380 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −€280 | −€560 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −€90 | −€90 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −€50 | −€50 |
| 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 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −€2,840 | −€5,610 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | €6,415about €530 a month | €13,220about €1,100 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Penela'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 Penela 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 €1,570 a month, against €770 for the average one.
Occupancy
Penela listings were booked on 32% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points below the Coimbra average (35%) and 12 points below the Portugal average (44%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 16% in January to 60% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.2 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Penela, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Penela, known as ADR (average daily rate), was €112 over the past year, about 7% above the Coimbra average of €105 and about 34% below the Portugal average of €170. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about €130 and bottom out in February and November at about €110.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.2 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 21% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €116.
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 Penela it averaged €43 over the past year, from about €20 in a typical January to about €84 in a typical August.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
August RevPAR is about 4.3 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €42.
Seasonality
With only 35 active listings, the monthly pattern in Penela is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in August and bottom out in January.
Average revenue by month in Penela
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, €1,280.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | €609 |
| February | €903 |
| March | €1,100 |
| April | €1,300 |
| May | €1,370 |
| June | €1,220 |
| July | €2,060 |
| August | €2,600 |
| September | €1,160 |
| October | €1,100 |
| November | €964 |
| December | €916 |
Guests book Penela stays 41 days ahead on average (about six weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 63 days ahead, and November stays closest to arrival, about 23 days. A typical August booking is made in mid-June.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Permits
94% of the 35 active listings in Penela 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 Penela.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Penela neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Penela Castle, Penedo de S. João and Bacalhau Beach. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Penela Castle | A historic site with stunning views and rich cultural significance. Perfect for tourists interested in Portuguese history and architecture. | Penela Castle, Convento de São Jerónimo, Igreja de São Miguel, Museum of Penela, Natural Park of Serra da Lousã |
| Penedo de S. João | A natural attraction offering breathtaking views and outdoor activities, popular among nature enthusiasts and hikers. | Penedo de S. João, São João de São Miguel hiking trail, local picturesque landscapes |
| Bacalhau Beach | Known for its serene environment and natural beauty, ideal for those looking for a peaceful getaway close to nature. | Natural swimming pool, peaceful picnic areas, walking trails |
| Paderne | A charming village known for its tranquility and traditional Portuguese architecture, attracting those who appreciate culture and history. | Igreja Matriz de Paderne, traditional festivals, local artisan shops |
| Souto da Caniceira | Offers a unique rural experience with traditional farms and local cuisine, appealing to those looking for an authentic stay. | local farms, culinary experiences, natural trails |
| Boíças da Lousã | A beautiful mountainous area perfect for outdoor activities and adventure tourism, popular with hikers and adventure seekers. | hiking trails, mountain biking opportunities, scenic viewpoints |
| São Pedro de Alva | A quaint riverside locale known for its scenic beauty and close-knit community, ideal for those wanting a relaxing vacation. | river walks, local cuisine, community festivals |
| Cernache do Bonjardim | A local community with rich traditions and beautiful landscapes, great for cultural immersion and rural tourism. | local fairs, handcrafted goods, cultural events |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 77% of listings in Penela, alongside 8 private-room listings (23%). Houses are the most common property type at 60%, about three times the share of cabins and other outdoor stays (20%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Penela Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 77.1% | 27 |
| Private room | 22.9% | 8 |
Listings by property type
Penela Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 60.0% | 21 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 20.0% | 7 |
| Apartment/Condo | 11.4% | 4 |
| Others | 2.9% | 1 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 2.9% | 1 |
| Unique stay | 2.9% | 1 |
The most common size among Penela's 25 entire homes with a bedroom count is one bedroom (9 homes).
Penela 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 | 16.0% | 4 |
| 1 bedroom | 36.0% | 9 |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.0% | 6 |
| 3 bedrooms | 8.0% | 2 |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.0% | 3 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% | 1 |
The most common capacity in Penela is four guests (36% of listings), and 29% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 28 listings with a guest capacity on file (80% of the market).
Penela 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 3.6% | 1 |
| 2 guests | 14.3% | 4 |
| 3 guests | 3.6% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 35.7% | 10 |
| 5 guests | 14.3% | 4 |
| 6 guests | 10.7% | 3 |
| 8+ guests | 17.9% | 5 |
Penela hosts set up an average of 3 beds per listing. Only 31% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Pools are common in Penela: 69% of listings have one, and 43% have a fireplace. Air conditioning is the exception rather than the rule: only 34% of listings have it.
Share of Penela listings with each common amenity
Guests
Penela runs on foreign visitors: 77% of guests who left reviews live outside Portugal. France sends the most guests from abroad, with 18% of reviewers, ahead of Germany at 12%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 35%, followed by French and Portuguese.
77% of Penela guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Penela guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Lisbon | 11.8% |
| Berlin | 4.3% |
| Madrid | 4.3% |
| Los Angeles | 2.2% |
| Montreal | 2.2% |
Where Penela guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 22.7% |
| France | 17.5% |
| Germany | 12.4% |
| Spain | 8.2% |
| United States | 7.2% |
Languages spoken by Penela guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 34.8% |
| French | 16.5% |
| Portuguese | 15.7% |
| Spanish | 13.9% |
| German | 7.8% |
Penela Airbnbs average 4.84 stars, and 40% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.78.
Communication scores highest in Penela; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.86 |
| Cleanliness | 4.84 |
| Communication | 4.90 |
| Location | 4.80 |
| Check-in | 4.88 |
| Value | 4.78 |
Booking patterns
Nearly nine in ten Penela listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 11% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 49% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Penela listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 77.1% | 27 |
| 181-270 days | 11.4% | 4 |
| 91-180 days | 11.4% | 4 |
Days a year Penela listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 11.4% | 4 |
| 91-180 days | 11.4% | 4 |
| 31-90 days | 48.6% | 17 |
| 1-30 days | 28.6% | 10 |
The average Penela booking lasts 4.6 nights, longest in August and shortest in September. 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 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Penela
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than eight in ten listings in Penela accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Penela listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Penela, used by 69% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: more than eight in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 11% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Penela listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly seven in ten Penela listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about €22. Spread over the average stay of 4.6 nights, that adds roughly €5 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 6% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Penela, a three-bedroom home, took in €45,900 over the past year, about five times the city's average of €9,250. Three of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
NocasHouse Lousa Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.83
Talisca Stone Charm Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Quinta das Amoras - In the heart of the olive groves Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.93
Portelinha Home Village Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Vale do Ninho | Cuckoo House Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.90
Dreamy days in Rosas, Portugal Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.58 Fewer than 1% of Penela listings are classed as professionally managed. 63% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 83% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 28 km, Pombal (28 km away, 94 listings) earned the most per listing, about 60% more than Penela. Coimbra was the busiest, booked on 39% of nights against 32% in Penela.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miranda do Corvo 9 km | 49 | €8,948 | €108 | 31% |
| Ansião 11 km | 43 | €14,533 | €164 | 35% |
| Figueiró dos Vinhos 14 km | 43 | €9,516 | €111 | 29% |
| Lousã 15 km | 95 | €9,628 | €115 | 30% |
| Soure 20 km | 35 | €7,006 | €118 | 28% |
| Coimbra 22 km | 555 | €9,448 | €84 | 39% |
| Góis 25 km | 32 | €6,633 | €95 | 27% |
| Pombal 28 km | 94 | €14,772 | €143 | 36% |
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FAQ
An active Penela Airbnb grossed €9,255 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 35 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in €1,980 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Penela listings earn between €461 and €1,980 in a typical month, and the top tenth €3,500 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Penela were booked on 32% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 35% for the Coimbra average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Penela cost €112 before fees. Half of listings charge between €64 and €145, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Penela, 94% 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 Penela Airbnb grossed €9,255 in the 12 months to September 2026, in line with the Coimbra average. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, €6,415 a year (about €530 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 €1,100 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
August usually pays best, averaging €2,600 per active listing over the past two years, and January usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Penela listing was open to book earned €43 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 €111 or more.
Penela stays were booked 41 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 Penela Airbnb stay lasted 4.6 nights over the past year. A listing took 13 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Penela Airbnbs 4.84 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Penela Castle, Penedo de S. João and Bacalhau Beach draw the most short-term rental interest in Penela. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 35 active Airbnb listings in Penela as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Miranda do Corvo, 9 km away.
In Penela, nearly seven in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about €22.
Method
Figures on this page cover 35 active Airbnb listings in Penela 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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