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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Ponta do Sol, Portugal Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
370
Avg. booking lead time
81 days
Listings showing a permit
97%
Peak revenue month
August
Lowest revenue month
January

The short answer

Ponta do Sol Airbnb Market at a Glance

Ponta do Sol is cheaper but busier than the Madeira average. Listings averaged €172 a night and were booked on 62% of available nights, against €200 and 56% for the Madeira average.

Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.3 times as much as in January, usually the slowest.

With 370 active listings, Ponta do Sol is the fourth-largest of 18 Madeira markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, the number of active listings grew 29%.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Ponta do Sol?

Gross bookings per Ponta do Sol listing averaged €35,955 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Madeira average: €35,544), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Ponta do Sol listing brings in €5,260 in August, its best month, and €2,300 in January, its slowest. July runs within 3% of August, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 34% 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 2.2 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn €6,400+ a month, about 2.4 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn €3,980 or more, roughly €1,300 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about €2,690 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn €1,760 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

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 2.3 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, €3,570. 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.

Ponta do Sol Airbnb Data by Month

Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.

July 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in September 2025. Across the past two years, August is usually the strongest month.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Ponta do Sol, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025€4,19078.5%€170€140107 days6.7 nights
Oct 2025€3,76070.0%€163€12192 days6.2 nights
Nov 2025€2,68156.1%€146€8971 days6.7 nights
Dec 2025€2,64748.6%€162€8577 days7 nights
Jan 2026€2,39946.0%€159€7760 days6.9 nights
Feb 2026€2,76853.7%€159€9958 days7.1 nights
Mar 2026€3,17361.5%€157€10256 days6.3 nights
Apr 2026€3,75574.5%€165€12578 days6.7 nights
May 2026€4,15774.5%€177€13486 days6.7 nights
Jun 2026€4,25871.7%€187€14276 days6.4 nights
Jul 2026€5,64573.9%€214€182100 days6.6 nights
Aug 2026€5,36776.5%€212€173117 days6.7 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.

These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Ponta do Sol home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Ponta do Sol Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Ponta do Sol Airbnb took in €35,955 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about €2,010 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 €2,990 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the €3,370 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about €2,290 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about €1,740 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.

Ponta do Sol Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Ponta do Sol Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookings€32,585€48,090
Cleaning fees guests pay9% of Ponta do Sol bookings€3,370€4,970
Gross bookings€35,955€53,060
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 73% of Ponta do Sol listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−€4,350−€6,410
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; €0 if you clean yourself−€3,370−€4,970
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−€1,800−€2,650
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−€720−€1,060
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−€1,080−€1,590
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−€360−€360
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−€180−€180
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 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−€11,860−€17,220
Left for housing costs, then profit€24,095about €2,010 a month€35,840about €2,990 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own Ponta do Sol Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Ponta do Sol'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 Ponta do Sol 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.

How Ponta do Sol's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Ponta do Sol listings are booked on 85% or more of their nights, against 71% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of €130 adds about €1,280 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge €180 a night or more, against a median of €130. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about €3,260 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, August brings the average listing about €5,260, against €2,300 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Ponta do Sol listings average 4.83 stars, and 46% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.

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 €4,420 a month, against €3,000 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Ponta do Sol?

Ponta do Sol listings were booked on 62% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points above the Madeira average (56%) and 18 points above the Portugal average (44%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 48% in January to 79% in August.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 1.8 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 93%+ of open nights, 22 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 85% or more, roughly six nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 71% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 51% or less, under four nights a week.

August is usually the busiest month in Ponta do Sol, January the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month rate of 62% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Nightly rates

How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Ponta do Sol?

The average nightly rate in Ponta do Sol, known as ADR (average daily rate), was €172 over the past year, about 14% below the Madeira average of €200 and about the same as the Portugal average (€170). In a typical year, rates peak in August at about €200 and bottom out in November at about €135.

The top 10% charge about 2.8 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge €275+ a night, about 2.2 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge €180 or more, about €50 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about €130 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge €98 or less, about three-quarters of the median.

August rates run 46% above November's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €162. The 12-month ADR of €172 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Ponta do Sol?

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 Ponta do Sol it averaged €113 over the past year, from about €74 in a typical January to about €170 in a typical August.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn €187+ per open night, about 2.3 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn €121 or more, about €40 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about €83 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn €58 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

August RevPAR is about 2.3 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, €117.

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Ponta do Sol

Ponta do Sol has one high season, April through September, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from November to March. A listing earns about 90% more a month in June through August than in December through February.

Average revenue by month in Ponta do Sol

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, €3,570.

Revenue by month in Ponta do Sol in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Ponta do Sol, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryLow season€2,300
FebruaryLow season€2,550
MarchLow season€2,940
AprilHigh season€3,870
MayHigh season€4,010
JuneHigh season€4,040
JulyHigh season€5,150
AugustHigh season€5,260
SeptemberHigh season€3,880
OctoberShoulder season€3,500
NovemberLow season€2,580
DecemberLow season€2,780
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Ponta do Sol by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonApril–September€4,37076%€177
Shoulder seasonOctober€3,50071%€151
Low seasonNovember–March€2,63056%€147

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Ponta do Sol?

Guests book Ponta do Sol stays 81 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. August stays are booked furthest out, about 117 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 55 days. A typical August booking is made in mid-April.

August stays are booked furthest ahead

Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026

Permits

Airbnb Permits and Registration in Ponta do Sol

97% of the 370 active listings in Ponta do Sol 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 Ponta do Sol.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Ponta do Sol

AirROI's area guide picks seven Ponta do Sol neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Ponta do Sol Town Center, Praia da Ponta do Sol and Caminho dos Pretos. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Ponta do Sol
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
Ponta do Sol Town Center The vibrant heart of Ponta do Sol, featuring charming streets, local shops, and cafes. It's ideal for tourists interested in culture and local life, along with proximity to the beach.Ponta do Sol Beach, Church of Our Lady of the Light, Ponta do Sol Promenade, local markets, sideline cafes
Praia da Ponta do Sol This is one of the main beaches in Ponta do Sol, popular for sunbathing and water sports. It attracts visitors looking for seaside relaxation and activities.Beach activities, water sports, beachside bars, scenic viewpoints
Caminho dos Pretos A picturesque walking trail offering stunning views of the cliffs and the ocean, attracting nature lovers and hikers who want to explore the scenic beauty of Madeira.Hiking trails, breathtaking vistas, local flora and fauna
Levada Nova This area is famous for its irrigation canals known as levadas, which offer breathtaking scenic hikes through the lush countryside, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts.Levada walks, nature photography, botanical diversity
Sao Vicente Valley Located nearby, this valley is known for its natural beauty, offering opportunities for hiking and exploring Madeira's rich biodiversity.São Vicente Caves, beautiful valleys, volcanic landscapes
Cabo Girao An iconic viewpoint nearby with one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe. This attracts tourists for panoramic views and sunset photography.Skywalk glass platform, breathtaking ocean views, sunset watching, paragliding
Encumeada A mountain viewpoint offering hiking paths and stunning vistas of the island, appealing to travelers looking for adventure and natural beauty.Mountain trails, breathtaking panoramic views, nature exploration

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Ponta do Sol Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Almost every Airbnb in Ponta do Sol is an entire home: 96% of listings, with private rooms at 4%. Houses are the most common property type at 58%, about 1.6 times the share of apartments and condos (36%).

Nearly all listings rent the whole place

Ponta do Sol Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 96%
  • Private room 4%
Room types in numbers
Ponta do Sol Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home95.9%355
Private room4.1%15

Listings by property type

Ponta do Sol Airbnb listings by property type

  • House 58%
  • Apartment/Condo 36%
  • Cabin/Outdoor 3%
  • Hotel/Boutique 2%
  • Others <1%
Property types in numbers
Ponta do Sol Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
House57.8%214
Apartment/Condo36.2%134
Cabin/Outdoor3.2%12
Hotel/Boutique2.4%9
Others0.3%1

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Ponta do Sol Have?

Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Ponta do Sol (36% of entire homes), followed by one-bedroom homes (34%). Shares are of the 351 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Ponta do Sol entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

Bedroom counts in numbers
Ponta do Sol entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes with a bedroom count Entire homes
Studio2.6%9
1 bedroom33.6%118
2 bedrooms35.6%125
3 bedrooms19.7%69
4 bedrooms6.6%23
5+ bedrooms2.0%7

What Each Home Size Earns in Ponta do Sol

A typical one-bedroom home in Ponta do Sol earned €22,900 over the past year, against €48,200 for a four-bedroom home.

What each home size earns in Ponta do Sol
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
1 bedroom118€22,900€30,400€14265%
2 bedrooms125€26,000€32,900€15164%
3 bedrooms69€29,500€41,700€23253%
4 bedrooms23€48,200€71,200€30664%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Ponta do Sol Sleep?

Most Ponta do Sol listings are sized for couples and small families: 68% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 10% take eight or more.

Ponta do Sol listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep

Guest capacity in numbers
Ponta do Sol listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings Listings
2 guests27.7%100
3 guests6.9%25
4 guests33.5%121
5 guests4.7%17
6 guests15.5%56
7 guests1.4%5
8+ guests10.2%37

How Ponta do Sol Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Ponta do Sol hosts set up an average of 2.6 beds per listing. Only 49% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
14
Beds per listing
2.6
Show exact location
49%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Ponta do Sol Offer?

Washers are close to standard in Ponta do Sol: 88% of listings have one, and 79% have a patio or balcony.

Share of Ponta do Sol listings with each common amenity

  • Wifi Nearly all
  • TV Nearly all
  • Fire extinguisher 96%
  • Kitchen 96%
  • First aid kit 94%
  • Hair dryer 93%
  • Hot water 92%
  • Dishes and silverware 91%
  • Refrigerator 90%
  • Washer 88%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Ponta do Sol

Listings in Ponta do Sol with a pool earned about twice as much a year, on average, as those without: €55,800 against €26,800. The gap is smaller for a backyard (about 70% more) and a hot tub (about 45% more). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.

Revenue gap for Ponta do Sol listings with each amenity

How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it

  • Pool +108% on 32% of listings
  • Backyard +71% on 49% of listings
  • Hot tub +47% on 4% of listings
  • Patio or balcony +47% on 79% of listings
  • Dedicated workspace +45% on 37% of listings
  • Pool view +37% on 9% of listings
  • Outdoor furniture +35% on 55% of listings
  • Indoor fireplace +30% on 6% of listings
  • Free parking on premises +30% on 78% of listings
  • Ocean view +24% on 28% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Ponta do Sol listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
Pool32%€55,800€26,800+108%
Backyard49%€45,700€26,600+71%
Hot tub4%€51,800€35,200+47%
Patio or balcony79%€38,600€26,200+47%
Dedicated workspace37%€44,800€30,800+45%
Pool view9%€47,600€34,800+37%
Outdoor furniture55%€40,600€30,100+35%
Indoor fireplace6%€46,000€35,300+30%
Free parking on premises78%€37,900€29,100+30%
Ocean view28%€41,900€33,700+24%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Ponta do Sol?

Ponta do Sol runs on foreign visitors: 99% of guests who left reviews live outside Portugal. Germany leads with 24% of reviewers, ahead of France at 20%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 41%, followed by German and French.

99% of Ponta do Sol guests come from abroad

Where guests who left reviews live

  • International 99%
  • Domestic <1%

Where Ponta do Sol guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Berlin 3%
  • London 3%
  • Paris 3%
  • Hamburg 2%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Ponta do Sol guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
Berlin3.1%
London2.7%
Paris2.6%
Hamburg1.7%

Where Ponta do Sol guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Germany 24%
  • France 20%
  • United Kingdom 11%
  • Netherlands 8%
  • United States 8%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Ponta do Sol guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
Germany23.8%
France20.2%
United Kingdom11.5%
Netherlands7.9%
United States7.9%

Languages spoken by Ponta do Sol guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 41%
  • German 17%
  • French 16%
  • Spanish 7%
  • Dutch 4%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Ponta do Sol guests
Language Share of guests
English40.8%
German17.3%
French15.9%
Spanish7.2%
Dutch4.2%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Ponta do Sol?

Ponta do Sol Airbnbs average 4.83 stars, and 46% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on location: it scores 4.70, against 4.90 for host communication.

Communication scores highest in Ponta do Sol; location is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.85
  • Cleanliness 4.85
  • Communication 4.90
  • Location 4.70
  • Check-in 4.85
  • Value 4.74
Category scores in numbers
Ponta do Sol guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.85
Cleanliness4.85
Communication4.90
Location4.70
Check-in4.85
Value4.74

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Ponta do Sol: Stays, Rules and Fees

More than four in ten Ponta do Sol listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, and 58% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 271 to 366 days a year, covering 30% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Ponta do Sol listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 19%
  • 181-270 days 24%
  • 91-180 days 29%
  • 31-90 days 25%
  • 1-30 days 4%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Ponta do Sol listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days18.6%69
181-270 days24.1%89
91-180 days28.6%106
31-90 days24.9%92
1-30 days3.8%14

Days a year Ponta do Sol listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 30%
  • 181-270 days 28%
  • 91-180 days 24%
  • 31-90 days 10%
  • 1-30 days 8%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Ponta do Sol listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days30.3%112
181-270 days28.1%104
91-180 days23.8%88
31-90 days10.0%37
1-30 days7.8%29

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Ponta do Sol?

The average Ponta do Sol booking lasts 6.6 nights, longest in July and shortest in October. Listings took about 30 bookings each over the year, some 10,900 in all. Nearly six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.

Average length of stay by month in Ponta do Sol

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Ponta do Sol Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

Only 25% of listings in Ponta do Sol accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is four to six nights.

Minimum stay set by Ponta do Sol listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 7% 25 listings
  • 2 Nights 18% 68 listings
  • 3 Nights 21% 77 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 49% 180 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 5% 20 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Ponta do Sol?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Ponta do Sol, used by 49% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: more than six in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 30% on Flexible or Moderate.

Cancellation policies of Ponta do Sol listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 12% 46 listings
  • Moderate 17% 64 listings
  • Limited 8% 30 listings
  • Firm 49% 180 listings
  • Strict 10% 38 listings
  • Super Strict 30 Days 2% 8 listings
  • Super Strict 60 Days 1% 4 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Ponta do Sol?

84% of Ponta do Sol listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is €76, and some higher fees lift the average to €101. Spread over the average stay of 6.6 nights, that adds roughly €11 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 9% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
€76
Average cleaning fee
€101
Listings charging a fee
83.8%
Share of gross revenue
9.4%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Ponta do Sol

Three of the top-grossing listings, including the top earner, are left out below: they are one- and two-bedroom units priced at more than three times the €275 a night that puts a listing in the top 10% here, a sign that each covers several rooms or units or that its price is misrecorded. Leaving those out, the top earner in Ponta do Sol, a four-bedroom home, took in €475,000 over the past year, about 13 times the city's average of €36,000.

Germana House by an island apart Germana House by an island apart Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.91
Revenue
€474,996
Occupancy
76.4%
Daily rate
€1,539
The White House by an island apart The White House by an island apart Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.82
Revenue
€428,272
Occupancy
63.1%
Daily rate
€1,748
Casinha dos Canhas by an island apart Casinha dos Canhas by an island apart Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.55
Revenue
€221,148
Occupancy
66.7%
Daily rate
€811
Relax Over The Sea -12391/AL Relax Over The Sea -12391/AL Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Revenue
€170,884
Occupancy
67.9%
Daily rate
€605
Villa Skylark by LovelyStay Villa Skylark by LovelyStay Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.84
Revenue
€148,135
Occupancy
78.7%
Daily rate
€480
Villa Panorama 2 - Luxury Villa in Ponta do Sol Villa Panorama 2 - Luxury Villa in Ponta do Sol Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.90
Revenue
€122,924
Occupancy
75.9%
Daily rate
€405

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Ponta do Sol?

An Island Apart is the top-grossing host in Ponta do Sol, with €2.46 million in bookings across 8 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 24% of the market's 370 listings. An Island Apart also earns more per listing than any other host on the list.

Top Airbnb hosts in Ponta do Sol by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
An Island Apart 8€2,457,710€307,2144.75/5
A Home In Madeira 22€716,123€32,5514.77/5
Homie 20€687,303€34,3654.71/5
4 LovelyStay 6€424,781€70,7974.70/5
5 Susana @Stay Madeira Island 10€323,341€32,3344.91/5
6 Roberto 4€309,348€77,3374.97/5
7 Carlos 4€244,354€61,0894.96/5
8 OurMadeira 4€242,054€60,5134.81/5
9 Rita 5€227,772€45,5544.86/5
10 Manuel 5€224,531€44,9064.95/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Ponta do Sol?

Professional management companies run one in five Ponta do Sol listings and owners run the rest, though 33% of listings have a co-host. Six in ten listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. 73% of 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 73% of listings.

Superhosts
59.2%
Professional management
21.1%
Cohosted listings
33.0%
Instant Book enabled
73.0%
Simplified Pricing
72.7%

Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Ponta do Sol

3 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Ponta do Sol, and companies run 15% of its 370 active listings. Homie is the largest, with 20 listings and an average guest rating of 4.71; the next largest are Stay Madeira Island and LovelyStay. Among the three largest, Stay Madeira Island's homes rate highest, at 4.90.

The three largest run 11% of Ponta do Sol's listings

Share of Ponta do Sol's 370 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host

  • Homie 5% · 20
  • Stay Madeira Island 4% · 15
  • LovelyStay 2% · 6
  • All other listings 89%

Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to September 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.

See the largest management companies in Madeira, with a profile of each.

Nearby markets

Ponta do Sol vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 18 km, Arco da Calheta (5 km away) earned the most per listing, about 21% more than Ponta do Sol.

Airbnb markets near Ponta do Sol: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market Listings Avg. annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Canhas 1 km 38€23,783€14161%
Ribeira Brava 5 km 293€37,666€18260%
Arco da Calheta 5 km 116€43,578€25758%
Estreito da Calheta 9 km 78€31,753€20255%
Calheta 9 km 1,008€33,907€18857%
Câmara de Lobos 12 km 208€33,926€19657%
São Vicente 14 km 334€27,219€15958%
Funchal 18 km 2,921€42,963€23357%

Other Airbnb Markets in Madeira

See all 18 Madeira Airbnb markets

FAQ

Ponta do Sol Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Ponta do Sol?

An active Ponta do Sol Airbnb grossed €35,955 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 370 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in €3,980 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Ponta do Sol?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Ponta do Sol listings earn between €1,760 and €3,980 in a typical month, and the top tenth €6,400 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Ponta do Sol?

Listings in Ponta do Sol were booked on 62% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 56% for the Madeira average. August is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Ponta do Sol?

The average booked night in Ponta do Sol cost €172 before fees. Half of listings charge between €98 and €180, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Ponta do Sol?

In Ponta do Sol, 97% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.

Is Airbnb profitable in Ponta do Sol?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Ponta do Sol Airbnb grossed €35,955 in the 12 months to September 2026, in line with the Madeira average. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, €24,095 a year (about €2,010 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 €2,990 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Ponta do Sol?

August usually pays best, averaging €5,260 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.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Ponta do Sol?

Each night a Ponta do Sol listing was open to book earned €113 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 €187 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Ponta do Sol?

Ponta do Sol stays were booked 81 days (about two and a half months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.

How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Ponta do Sol?

The average Ponta do Sol Airbnb stay lasted 6.6 nights over the past year. A listing took 30 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Ponta do Sol rated?

Guests rate Ponta do Sol Airbnbs 4.83 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and location lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Ponta do Sol?

Ponta do Sol Town Center, Praia da Ponta do Sol and Caminho dos Pretos draw the most short-term rental interest in Ponta do Sol. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Ponta do Sol?

AirROI counted 370 active Airbnb listings in Ponta do Sol as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Canhas, 1 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Ponta do Sol?

In Ponta do Sol, 84% of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is €76, and some higher fees lift the average to €101.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 370 active Airbnb listings in Ponta do Sol 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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