Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Panama City, FL Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
977
Avg. booking lead time
53 days
Listings showing a permit
31%
Peak revenue month
June
Lowest revenue month
January

The short answer

Panama City Airbnb Market at a Glance

Listings averaged $325 a night and were booked on 41% of available nights, close to the Florida average on both counts.

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

With 977 active listings, Panama City is the 44th-largest of 477 Florida markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 21% while the number of active listings grew 60%.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Panama City?

Gross bookings per Panama City listing averaged $34,874 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Florida average: $39,250), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Panama City listing brings in $7,830 in June, its best month, and $1,990 in January, its slowest. July runs within 1% of June, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 42% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.

In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 3.4 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $9,100+ a month, about 2.8 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $5,790 or more, roughly $2,500 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $3,250 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,690 or less, about half 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.

June earns about four times what January does

Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.

Panama City 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.

June 2026 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Panama City, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025$3,40137.3%$288$11349 days5.3 nights
Oct 2025$3,54337.5%$287$11453 days4.8 nights
Nov 2025$2,59830.7%$276$8748 days4.7 nights
Dec 2025$2,53429.5%$288$8238 days5.5 nights
Jan 2026$2,27626.7%$286$7337 days9.6 nights
Feb 2026$3,33538.4%$285$11956 days9.2 nights
Mar 2026$4,47343.9%$313$14444 days5.7 nights
Apr 2026$3,88040.6%$300$12943 days4.8 nights
May 2026$5,41448.1%$352$17558 days5 nights
Jun 2026$8,61765.4%$403$28760 days5.3 nights
Jul 2026$8,27557.8%$399$26760 days4.9 nights
Aug 2026$4,29342.7%$320$13848 days4.7 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 Panama City market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Panama City Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Panama City Airbnb took in $34,874 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,740 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 $3,140 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the $5,200 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,180 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,500 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 HOA or condo fees.

Panama City 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 Panama City Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookings$29,674$52,890
Cleaning fees guests pay15% of Panama City bookings$5,200$9,270
Gross bookings$34,874$62,160
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 85% of Panama City listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−$4,750−$8,470
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself−$5,200−$9,270
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−$1,740−$3,110
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−$700−$1,240
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−$1,050−$1,860
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−$350−$350
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−$170−$170
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−$13,960−$24,470
Left for housing costs, then profit$20,914about $1,740 a month$37,690about $3,140 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own Panama City Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Panama City'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 Panama City 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 Panama City's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Panama City listings are booked on 59% or more of their nights, against 38% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $265 adds about $2,650 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $380 a night or more, against a median of $265. 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 $2,970 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, June brings the average listing about $7,830, against $1,990 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Panama City listings average 4.80 stars, and 41% 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 $5,180 a month, against $2,910 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Panama City?

Panama City listings were booked on 41% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Florida average and in line with the U.S. average. In a typical year, occupancy swings from 29% in January to 64% in June.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.7 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 78%+ of open nights, 40 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 59% or more, roughly four nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 38% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 21% or less, under two nights a week.

June is usually the busiest month in Panama City, January the quietest

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

Nightly rates

How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Panama City?

The average nightly rate in Panama City, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $325 over the past year, about the same as the Florida average ($335) and about the same as the U.S. average ($320). In a typical year, rates swing with the seasons, from about $240 in November to about $375 in June and July.

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

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $545+ a night, about twice the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge $380 or more, about $120 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about $265 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $185 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

June rates run 56% above November's

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

The 12-month ADR of $325 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 Panama City?

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 Panama City it averaged $145 over the past year, from about $64 in a typical January to about $261 in a typical June.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $278+ per open night, about 2.4 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $182 or more, about $65 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $115 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $73 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

June RevPAR is about four times January's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month RevPAR of $145 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Panama City

Panama City has two high seasons, March and May–July, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from September to February and slows again in April. A listing earns about 2.8 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.

Average revenue by month in Panama City

Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years

Revenue by month in Panama City in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Panama City, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryLow season$1,990
FebruaryLow season$2,870
MarchHigh season$4,400
AprilLow season$3,630
MayHigh season$4,640
JuneHigh season$7,830
JulyHigh season$7,750
AugustShoulder season$4,140
SeptemberLow season$2,980
OctoberLow season$3,120
NovemberLow season$2,250
DecemberLow season$2,190
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Panama City by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonMay–July$6,74056%$361
High seasonMarch$4,40047%$303
Shoulder seasonAugust$4,14041%$311
Low seasonApril, September–February$2,72036%$264

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Panama City?

Guests book Panama City stays 53 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). June stays are booked furthest out, about 56 days ahead, and December stays closest to arrival, about 36 days. A typical June booking is made in mid-April.

June stays are booked furthest ahead

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

The 12-month figure of 53 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.

Permits

Airbnb Permits and Registration in Panama City

31% of the 977 active listings in Panama City 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 occupancy-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the city or county before buying or listing in Panama City.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Panama City

AirROI's area guide picks five Panama City neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Historic St. Andrews, Downtown Panama City and Youngstown. 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 Panama City
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
Historic St. Andrews A charming district known for its picturesque waterfront and historic buildings. Offers a more relaxed atmosphere, great for families and travelers looking for a local experience with unique shops and restaurants.St. Andrews Marina, Truman Annex, Blue Turtle Bistro, Ruth and Joseph McLeod Park, Signal Hill Golf Course, St. Andrews State Park
Downtown Panama City The commercial hub of Panama City, featuring a mix of cultural attractions, restaurants, and nightlife options. An ideal location for business travelers and those who enjoy city amenities.Panama City Center for the Arts, Martin Theatre, Historic District, McKenzie Park, St. Andrews Bay, City Marina
Youngstown Located near Panama City, this area is less touristy but offers a more affordable option for travelers who appreciate a local vibe. Great for outdoor enthusiasts thanks to nearby parks and lakes.Youngstown Park, Lake Martin, Lake Mystic, Econfina River, Gulf Coast State College
Southport A developing area with a mix of residential and commercial properties, offering an affordable alternative with close access to natural attractions and water activities.Lake Ware, St. Andrew Bay, Natural Spring Waters, Southport Marina
Tyndall Air Force Base area Offers accommodation options for military personnel and their families, along with visitors needing temporary lodging near the base. Well-suited for both leisure and official trips.Tyndall Air Force Base, Local eateries and shops, St. Andrews Bay

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

Listings

Panama City Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Almost every Airbnb in Panama City is an entire home: 96% of listings, with private rooms at 4%. Houses are the most common property type at 52%, ahead of apartments and condos (43%).

Nearly all listings rent the whole place

Panama City Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 96%
  • Private room 4%
  • Hotel room <1%
Room types in numbers
Panama City Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home95.8%936
Private room4.1%40
Hotel room0.1%1

Listings by property type

Panama City Airbnb listings by property type

  • House 52%
  • Apartment/Condo 43%
  • Hotel/Boutique 3%
  • Cabin/Outdoor 1%
  • Others 1%
Property types in numbers
Panama City Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
House52.1%509
Apartment/Condo42.8%418
Hotel/Boutique2.6%25
Cabin/Outdoor1.3%13
Others1.2%12

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Panama City Have?

Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Panama City (38% of entire homes), and 40% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 928 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Panama City 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
Panama City entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes with a bedroom count Entire homes
Studio1.0%9
1 bedroom21.2%197
2 bedrooms37.8%351
3 bedrooms24.7%229
4 bedrooms10.3%96
5+ bedrooms5.0%46

What Each Home Size Earns in Panama City

A typical one-bedroom home in Panama City earned $18,800 over the past year, against $81,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.

What each home size earns in Panama City
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
1 bedroom197$18,800$21,500$20341%
2 bedrooms351$24,800$31,000$28442%
3 bedrooms229$30,500$36,900$34841%
4 bedrooms96$43,600$57,400$51240%
5+ bedrooms46$81,000$96,600$92238%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Panama City Sleep?

Panama City is a group-trip market: 41% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 1.5 times the share of the next most common size, six guests (27%).

Panama City listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep

Guest capacity in numbers
Panama City listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings Listings
1 guest0.2%2
2 guests5.0%47
3 guests1.6%15
4 guests13.9%132
5 guests5.9%56
6 guests26.8%254
7 guests5.3%50
8+ guests41.4%393

How Panama City Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Panama City hosts set up an average of 4.1 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. Only 47% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
20
Beds per listing
4.1
Show exact location
47%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Panama City Offer?

Beach access is common in Panama City: 63% of listings offer it, and 58% have a pool.

Share of Panama City listings with each common amenity

  • Air conditioning Nearly all
  • TV Nearly all
  • Wifi Nearly all
  • Kitchen 98%
  • Smoke alarm 97%
  • Heating 96%
  • Coffee maker 95%
  • Microwave 94%
  • Refrigerator 94%
  • Washer 92%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Panama City

Listings in Panama City with an EV charger earned about 2.6 times as much a year, on average, as those without: $88,400 against $33,700. The gap is smaller for arcade games (about 2.2 times as much) and life-size games (about twice as much). 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 Panama City 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

  • EV charger +162% on 2% of listings
  • Arcade games +117% on 5% of listings
  • Life size games +114% on 2% of listings
  • Children's playroom +93% on 2% of listings
  • Pool view +84% on 7% of listings
  • Movie theater +66% on 1% of listings
  • Mini golf +64% on 3% of listings
  • Beach access +63% on 63% of listings
  • Sun loungers +61% on 20% of listings
  • Pool +61% on 58% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Panama City listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
EV charger2%$88,400$33,700+162%
Arcade games5%$71,200$32,800+117%
Life size games2%$72,900$34,000+114%
Children's playroom2%$65,900$34,100+93%
Pool view7%$60,300$32,800+84%
Movie theater1%$57,400$34,600+66%
Mini golf3%$55,900$34,200+64%
Beach access63%$40,600$24,900+63%
Sun loungers20%$50,100$31,100+61%
Pool58%$41,400$25,800+61%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Panama City?

Panama City draws mostly domestic guests: 98% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Atlanta is the largest source, at about 5% of reviews. English is spoken by 77% of guests, and Spanish by 15%.

98% of Panama City guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 98%
  • International 2%

Where Panama City guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Atlanta 5%
  • Tallahassee 2%
  • Nashville 1%
  • Birmingham 1%
  • Columbus 1%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Panama City guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
Atlanta4.6%
Tallahassee1.6%
Nashville1.2%
Birmingham1.2%
Columbus1.0%

Where Panama City guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • United States 98%
  • Canada 0%
  • United Kingdom 0%
  • Germany 0%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Panama City guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
United States97.7%
Canada0.4%
United Kingdom0.3%
Germany0.2%

Languages spoken by Panama City guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 77%
  • Spanish 15%
  • French 1%
  • German 1%
  • Portuguese 1%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Panama City guests
Language Share of guests
English76.9%
Spanish14.9%
French1.0%
German1.0%
Portuguese0.9%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Panama City?

Panama City Airbnbs average 4.80 stars, and 41% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.75.

Check-in scores highest in Panama City; value is lowest

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

  • Accuracy 4.84
  • Cleanliness 4.76
  • Communication 4.86
  • Location 4.87
  • Check-in 4.89
  • Value 4.75
Category scores in numbers
Panama City guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.84
Cleanliness4.76
Communication4.86
Location4.87
Check-in4.89
Value4.75

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Panama City: Stays, Rules and Fees

85% of Panama City listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 16% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 35% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Panama City listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 52%
  • 181-270 days 34%
  • 91-180 days 13%
  • 31-90 days 2%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Panama City listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days51.7%505
181-270 days33.7%329
91-180 days12.9%126
31-90 days1.7%17

Days a year Panama City listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 2%
  • 181-270 days 14%
  • 91-180 days 35%
  • 31-90 days 32%
  • 1-30 days 17%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Panama City listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days1.9%19
181-270 days14.0%137
91-180 days34.8%340
31-90 days32.0%313
1-30 days17.2%168

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Panama City?

The average Panama City booking lasts 5.7 nights, longest in January and shortest in November. Listings took about 20 bookings each over the year, some 18,900 in all. About eight 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 Panama City

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Panama City Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

56% of listings in Panama City accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Panama City listings

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

  • 1 Night 17% 163 listings
  • 2 Nights 40% 389 listings
  • 3 Nights 29% 287 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 11% 103 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 3% 30 listings
  • 30+ Nights 1% 5 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Panama City?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Panama City, used by 45% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: nearly six in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 34% on Flexible or Moderate.

Cancellation policies of Panama City listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 12% 121 listings
  • Moderate 21% 209 listings
  • Limited 8% 76 listings
  • Firm 45% 437 listings
  • Strict 7% 70 listings
  • Super Strict 30 Days 5% 52 listings
  • Super Strict 60 Days 1% 12 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Panama City?

Nearly all Panama City listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $241. Spread over the average stay of 5.7 nights, that adds roughly $45 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 15% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
$241
Average cleaning fee
$294
Listings charging a fee
97.7%
Share of gross revenue
14.9%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Panama City

The top-grossing Airbnb in Panama City, an eight-bedroom home, took in $281,000 over the past year, about 8.1 times the city's average of $34,900. Four of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other two have four bedrooms.

PCB Sleeps 22 • 2 Homes • 2 Pools • 2 Mini Golf PCB Sleeps 22 • 2 Homes • 2 Pools • 2 Mini Golf Entire home · 8 bedrooms Rated 4.91
Revenue
$281,452
Occupancy
51.6%
Daily rate
$1,478
8022 Thomas Dr. 8022 Thomas Dr. Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Revenue
$225,048
Occupancy
49.4%
Daily rate
$1,172
Making Waves - Huge Beachfront Pool & Hot Tub! Making Waves - Huge Beachfront Pool & Hot Tub! Entire home · 9 bedrooms Rated 4.40
Revenue
$194,773
Occupancy
56.7%
Daily rate
$1,276
Beachfront 4BR w/ Pool & Huge Gulf-View Deck Beachfront 4BR w/ Pool & Huge Gulf-View Deck Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
$191,228
Occupancy
65.3%
Daily rate
$753
Heated Private Pool – Gameroom - 1 block to beach Heated Private Pool – Gameroom - 1 block to beach Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Revenue
$185,331
Occupancy
51.4%
Daily rate
$849
Stunning Beach Home | Backyard Oasis, Heated Pool Stunning Beach Home | Backyard Oasis, Heated Pool Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
$184,197
Occupancy
58.9%
Daily rate
$763

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Panama City?

Sail Away is the top-grossing host in Panama City, with $1.48 million in bookings across 51 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 20% of the market's 977 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Michael grossed $178,000 per listing, about 6.1 times Sail Away's $29,100.

Top Airbnb hosts in Panama City by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
Sail Away 51$1,483,285$29,0844.70/5
RealJoy Vacations 26$947,098$36,4274.68/5
Cort Harwood 11$848,530$77,1394.93/5
4 Southern Vacation Rentals 21$798,780$38,0374.36/5
5 Southern Coast Vacation Rental… 20$599,628$29,9814.84/5
6 Victoria 27$534,181$19,7844.71/5
7 Michael 3$532,797$177,5994.90/5
8 Emerald Coast Retreats 8$499,285$62,4114.64/5
9 Panhandle Getaways 16$497,434$31,0904.77/5
10 Evolve 14$489,144$34,9394.81/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Panama City?

Professional management companies run 42% of Panama City listings. Superhosts run half of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 85% of listings.

Superhosts
49.3%
Professional management
42.3%
Cohosted listings
29.0%
Instant Book enabled
53.3%
Simplified Pricing
85.0%

Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Panama City

11 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Panama City, and companies run 28% of its 977 active listings. Sail Away Vacation Rentals is the largest, with 51 listings and an average guest rating of 4.72; the next largest are RealJoy Vacations, Southern Vacation Rentals, Evolve and Panhandle Getaways. Among the five largest, Evolve's homes rate highest, at 4.75.

The five largest run 13% of Panama City's listings

Share of Panama City's 977 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host

  • Sail Away Vacation Rentals 5% · 51
  • RealJoy Vacations 3% · 26
  • Southern Vacation Rentals 2% · 21
  • Evolve 2% · 17
  • Panhandle Getaways 2% · 16
  • All other listings 87%

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 Florida, with a profile of each.

Nearby markets

Panama City vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 30 km, Seacrest (29 km away, 57 listings) earned the most per listing, about 2.7 times as much as Panama City.

Airbnb markets near Panama City: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market Listings Avg. annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Upper Grand Lagoon 1 km 173$31,978$29740%
Panama City Beach 8 km 10,261$38,221$35540%
Lynn Haven 13 km 44$29,943$25248%
Rosemary Beach 27 km 551$78,011$73341%
Seacrest Beach 27 km 347$83,265$65444%
Inlet Beach 29 km 111$65,774$57842%
Seacrest 29 km 57$93,034$63050%
Alys Beach 30 km 454$82,068$75839%

Other Airbnb Markets in Florida

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Markets Similar to Panama City

Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Panama City:

FAQ

Panama City Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Panama City?

An active Panama City Airbnb grossed $34,874 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 977 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $5,790 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Panama City?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Panama City listings earn between $1,690 and $5,790 in a typical month, and the top tenth $9,100 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 Panama City?

Listings in Panama City were booked on 41% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 42% for the Florida average. June is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Panama City?

The average booked night in Panama City cost $325 before fees. Half of listings charge between $185 and $380, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Panama City?

In Panama City, 31% 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 occupancy-tax rules with the city or county before buying.

Is Airbnb profitable in Panama City?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Panama City Airbnb grossed $34,874 in the 12 months to September 2026, 11% below the Florida average of $39,250. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $20,914 a year (about $1,740 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 $3,140 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Panama City?

June usually pays best, averaging $7,830 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 Panama City?

Each night a Panama City listing was open to book earned $145 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 $278 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Panama City?

Panama City stays were booked 53 days (about eight weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.

How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Panama City?

The average Panama City Airbnb stay lasted 5.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 20 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Panama City rated?

Guests rate Panama City Airbnbs 4.80 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Panama City?

Historic St. Andrews, Downtown Panama City and Youngstown draw the most short-term rental interest in Panama City. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Panama City?

AirROI counted 977 active Airbnb listings in Panama City as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Upper Grand Lagoon, 1 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Panama City?

In Panama City, nearly all listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $241.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 977 active Airbnb listings in Panama City from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. Money figures are in U.S. dollars. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.

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