Lake Dora Dream-Waterfront/Pool Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.98 - Revenue
- $98,306
- Occupancy
- 78.7%
- Daily rate
- $329
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Tavares brought in $25,066 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 36% less than the Florida average of $39,250.
The short answer
Tavares is priced below the Florida average. Listings averaged $186 a night, about 44% less than that average of $335, and were booked on 43% of available nights, close to its 42% occupancy.
March, usually the best month, brings in about 87% more per listing than September, usually the slowest.
With 63 active listings, Tavares is the 276th-largest of 477 Florida markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 4% while the number of active listings grew 57%.
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Gross bookings per Tavares listing averaged $25,066 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 Tavares listing brings in $3,730 in March, its best month, and $1,990 in September, its slowest. February runs within 5% of March, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 31% 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 3.3 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.
March earns about 1.9 times what September 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.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
March 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in July 2026 and bookings in February 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $2,279 | 37.1% | $176 | $76 | 39 days | 4 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $2,496 | 39.0% | $180 | $81 | 46 days | 3.6 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $3,035 | 51.7% | $176 | $101 | 54 days | 5.6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,746 | 42.1% | $180 | $89 | 47 days | 4.6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,919 | 43.7% | $181 | $94 | 66 days | 7.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $3,499 | 64.2% | $182 | $125 | 73 days | 8.6 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $3,788 | 61.5% | $183 | $122 | 72 days | 5.6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,729 | 45.9% | $179 | $91 | 56 days | 3.8 nights |
| May 2026 | $2,732 | 41.6% | $192 | $88 | 44 days | 3.5 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $3,037 | 43.4% | $195 | $101 | 30 days | 4.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $2,868 | 39.7% | $196 | $93 | 36 days | 4.2 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $2,051 | 32.5% | $194 | $66 | 27 days | 4.1 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 Tavares market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb estimator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Tavares Airbnb took in $25,066 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,330 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 $2,350 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $3,200 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,600 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,150 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.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $21,866 | $38,310 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay13% of Tavares bookings | $3,200 | $5,600 |
| Gross bookings | $25,066 | $43,910 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 73% of Tavares listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$3,040 | −$5,330 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$3,200 | −$5,600 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,250 | −$2,200 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$500 | −$880 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$750 | −$1,320 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$250 | −$250 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$130 | −$130 |
| 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 | −$9,120 | −$15,710 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $15,946about $1,330 a month | $28,200about $2,350 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Tavares'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 Tavares 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 $3,660 a month, against $2,090 for the average one.
Occupancy
Tavares listings were booked on 43% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Florida average and 2 percentage points above the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 36% in September to 67% in February.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.5 times as often as the bottom quarter.
February is usually the busiest month in Tavares, September the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 43% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Tavares, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $186 over the past year, about 44% below the Florida and U.S. averages ($335 and $320). Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in June and July at about $185 and bottom out in September and November at about $155.
The top 10% charge about 2.3 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
June rates run 21% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month ADR of $186 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
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 Tavares it averaged $86 over the past year, from about $66 in a typical September to about $128 in a typical February.
Per open night, by tier:
February RevPAR is about twice September's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $86 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Tavares has one high season, February and March, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from August to October and slows again in April.
Average revenue by month in Tavares
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Shoulder season | $2,940 |
| February | High season | $3,580 |
| March | High season | $3,730 |
| April | Low season | $2,490 |
| May | Shoulder season | $2,530 |
| June | Shoulder season | $2,700 |
| July | Shoulder season | $2,800 |
| August | Low season | $2,350 |
| September | Low season | $1,990 |
| October | Low season | $2,440 |
| November | Shoulder season | $2,770 |
| December | Shoulder season | $2,690 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonFebruary–March | $3,650 | 65% | $178 |
| Shoulder seasonMay–July, November–January | $2,740 | 45% | $176 |
| Low seasonApril, August–October | $2,320 | 41% | $167 |
Guests book Tavares stays 50 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). February stays are booked furthest out, about 81 days ahead, and September stays closest to arrival, about 31 days. A typical February booking is made in late November.
February stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Permits
None of the 63 active listings in Tavares display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
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 Tavares.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks six Tavares neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Tavares Lakefront, Historic Downtown Tavares and Lake Jem. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tavares Lakefront | A scenic area by the shorelines of Lake Dora, offering beautiful parks and a relaxed atmosphere. Great for families and travelers who enjoy outdoor activities and waterfront views. | Lake Dora, Wooton Park, Tavares Seaplane Base, Tavares Antique Mall, Downtown Tavares |
| Historic Downtown Tavares | The heart of Tavares, rich in history with charming shops, restaurants, and local events. Attracts visitors looking for a quaint and cultural experience. | Lake County Historical Museum, Tavares City Hall, Florida's Seaplane City, local shops and eateries |
| Lake Jem | A residential area near several natural lakes, perfect for travelers who enjoy fishing and nature. A more tranquil setting for visitors looking to unwind. | Lake Jem, nature parks, fishing spots |
| The Wagon Wheel Flea Market | A popular local shopping destination providing various vendors and unique finds. Great for travelers looking to experience local culture and shopping. | Wagon Wheel Flea Market, variety of local vendors, food stalls |
| Biking and Hiking Trails | Tavares offers several biking and hiking trails for active visitors. Great for those who enjoy outdoor recreation and nature exploration. | Lake Apopka Loop Trail, local parks, nature reserves |
| Florida Hospital Waterman | Located in Tavares, this area attracts visitors needing medical services and offers comfortable stay options for families and friends of patients. | Medical services, proximity to local amenities, hospital facilities |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Tavares are entire homes (94%), with private rooms at 6%. Houses are the most common property type at 73%, about 8 times the share of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (10%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Tavares Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 93.7% | 59 |
| Private room | 6.3% | 4 |
Listings by property type
Tavares Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 73.0% | 46 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 9.5% | 6 |
| Apartment/Condo | 9.5% | 6 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 4.8% | 3 |
| Others | 3.2% | 2 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Tavares (40% of entire homes), and 31% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 58 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Tavares 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 29.3% | 17 |
| 2 bedrooms | 39.7% | 23 |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.1% | 14 |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.9% | 4 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Tavares earned $12,400 over the past year, against $29,600 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 17 | $12,400 | $12,200 | $134 | 35% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23 | $19,800 | $26,100 | $198 | 43% |
| 3 bedrooms | 14 | $29,600 | $34,500 | $254 | 48% |
The most common capacity in Tavares is six guests (29% of listings), and 46% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 59 listings with a guest capacity on file (94% of the market).
Tavares 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 18.6% | 11 |
| 3 guests | 5.1% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 18.6% | 11 |
| 5 guests | 11.9% | 7 |
| 6 guests | 28.8% | 17 |
| 8+ guests | 16.9% | 10 |
Tavares hosts set up an average of 2.9 beds per listing. Only 48% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fire pits are common in Tavares: 48% of listings have one, and 44% have a waterfront setting.
Share of Tavares listings with each common amenity
Guests
Tavares draws mostly domestic guests: 98% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Orlando is the largest source, at about 3% of reviews. English is spoken by 73% of guests, and Spanish by 16%.
98% of Tavares guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Tavares guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Orlando | 3.2% |
| Fort Lauderdale | 2.8% |
| Jacksonville | 2.6% |
| Miami | 2.1% |
| Tampa | 1.9% |
Where Tavares guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 97.2% |
| United Kingdom | 0.6% |
| Puerto Rico | 0.4% |
| Dominican Republic | 0.2% |
Languages spoken by Tavares guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 73.0% |
| Spanish | 15.7% |
| French | 2.2% |
| Portuguese | 2.2% |
| German | 1.6% |
Tavares Airbnbs average 4.89 stars, and 56% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.84.
Check-in scores highest in Tavares; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.89 |
| Cleanliness | 4.85 |
| Communication | 4.92 |
| Location | 4.90 |
| Check-in | 4.94 |
| Value | 4.84 |
Booking patterns
Nearly eight in ten Tavares listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 24% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 41% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Tavares listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 36.5% | 23 |
| 181-270 days | 41.3% | 26 |
| 91-180 days | 19.0% | 12 |
| 31-90 days | 3.2% | 2 |
Days a year Tavares listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 3.2% | 2 |
| 181-270 days | 20.6% | 13 |
| 91-180 days | 41.3% | 26 |
| 31-90 days | 25.4% | 16 |
| 1-30 days | 9.5% | 6 |
The average Tavares booking lasts 5.3 nights, longest in February and shortest in May. Listings took about 25 bookings each over the year, some 1,580 in all. More than six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m.; check-out is split almost evenly between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Tavares
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About eight in ten listings in Tavares accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Tavares listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Tavares, used by 40% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: more than seven in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 25% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Tavares listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly nine in ten Tavares listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $119. Spread over the average stay of 5.3 nights, that adds roughly $25 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 13% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Tavares, a four-bedroom home, took in $98,300 over the past year, about four times the city's average of $25,100.
Lake Dora Dream-Waterfront/Pool Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Waterfront w/ Kayaks, fire pit, dock & Boat Rental Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Courtland Waterfront at Tavares Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Spacious Tavares Home w/ Private Outdoor Oasis! Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.88
Casa Bohemian Retreat- Pool Home-9 Guests Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Unique cottage with a heated pool on the canal Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.96 Only 11% of Tavares listings are classed as professionally managed. 56% 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 73% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 27 km, Mount Dora (9 km away) earned the most per listing, about 10% more than Tavares. Sumterville was the busiest, booked on 49% of nights against 43% in Tavares.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Dora 9 km | 239 | $27,449 | $214 | 43% |
| Eustis 11 km | 52 | $22,759 | $194 | 40% |
| Leesburg 14 km | 102 | $24,877 | $209 | 45% |
| Lady Lake 24 km | 45 | $14,351 | $168 | 39% |
| Sumterville 25 km | 45 | $19,751 | $208 | 49% |
| Apopka 26 km | 102 | $25,044 | $169 | 46% |
| The Villages 26 km | 773 | $19,707 | $194 | 43% |
| Wildwood 27 km | 150 | $21,081 | $207 | 44% |
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FAQ
An active Tavares Airbnb grossed $25,066 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 63 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $3,930 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Tavares listings earn between $1,160 and $3,930 in a typical month, and the top tenth $6,110 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Tavares were booked on 43% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 42% for the Florida average. February is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Tavares cost $186 before fees. Half of listings charge between $125 and $240, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Tavares listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and occupancy-tax rules with the city or county before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Tavares Airbnb grossed $25,066 in the 12 months to September 2026, 36% 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, $15,946 a year (about $1,330 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 $2,350 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
March usually pays best, averaging $3,730 per active listing over the past two years, and September usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Tavares listing was open to book earned $86 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 $168 or more.
Tavares stays were booked 50 days (about seven weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Tavares Airbnb stay lasted 5.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 25 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Tavares Airbnbs 4.89 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Tavares Lakefront, Historic Downtown Tavares and Lake Jem draw the most short-term rental interest in Tavares. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 63 active Airbnb listings in Tavares as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Mount Dora, 9 km away.
In Tavares, nearly nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $119.
Method
Figures on this page cover 63 active Airbnb listings in Tavares 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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