Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Almada, Portugal, Data & Trends 2026
Curious about the performance of short-term rentals in Almada, Portugal? Over the last year, the average occupancy rate was 71% with an ADR (Average Daily Rate) of 140€. Hosts earned on average 2914€ per month.
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Market summary in Almada
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Avg. Monthly Revenue
2914€
$2652 USD
YoY Revenue Change
-11%
vs. previous year
Occupancy Rate
71%
~21 days/month
Average Daily Rate
140€
$127 USD
Seasonality Index
78%
demand variation
Best Months
September, May
peak season
Worst Months
January, December
low season
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What Almada's occupancy and ADR actually mean
Over the analysis period, Almada ran a strong 72% average occupancy across about 258 booked nights a year, one point above the 71% Portuguese national average and the highest night count of these five cities. Its 128 dollar average daily rate is moderate, and the high fill rate lifts average monthly revenue to about 2,672 dollars per listing, so Almada's strength is consistent occupancy underpinned by a long season rather than premium pricing.
The cautionary figure is an 11% year-on-year revenue decline, the steepest fall in this group, which suggests rates or demand softened against a strong prior year even as occupancy stayed high. With only three Portuguese cities in the sample the national comparison is narrow, but the 78% seasonality index and 258 nights confirm a resilient, beach-and-Lisbon-driven market where the recent revenue dip, not weak demand, is the thing to watch.
Monthly Airbnb occupancy in Almada
Average occupancy rate by month in Almada, compared with the same month a year earlier.
| Month | Occupancy | Prior year |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 77.3% | 79.7% |
| Aug 2025 | 78.2% | 81.9% |
| Sep 2025 | 81.8% | 85.9% |
| Oct 2025 | 79.8% | 84.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.4% | 65.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.9% | 58.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.1% | 54.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 66.4% | 71.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 70.7% | 72.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 75.4% | 80.5% |
| May 2026 | 79.4% | 83% |
| Jun 2026 | 71.9% | 77.7% |
Historical Airbnb occupancy in Almada (last 12 months)
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Why people book Airbnbs in Almada
Almada sits on the south bank of the Tagus directly across from Lisbon, and its short-term rental demand is powered by that proximity combined with its own coast. The Cristo Rei sanctuary towers over the river with panoramic views back to the capital, the cable-car-served Almada Velha and the riverside Cacilhas waterfront draw day-trippers, and a quick ferry or the 25 de Abril bridge puts central Lisbon within minutes, so the municipality captures travellers who want Lisbon access at gentler prices.
Its trump card, though, is Costa de Caparica, the long Atlantic beach strip that is the metropolitan area's main seaside playground and the heart of Almada's rental supply. Surfers, summer beachgoers and Lisbon weekenders fill the Caparica apartments, while the riverfront and the city proper serve a steadier mix of city-break and business guests using Almada as an affordable base for the wider Lisbon region.
When Airbnb demand peaks in Almada
Almada is moderately seasonal, with a 78% seasonality index, blending a strong summer beach pull at Caparica with a long, mild shoulder that keeps occupancy high well into autumn. The strongest months are September and June, with the wider stretch from April through October holding in the high 70s to mid 80s; September reached around 82-86% across the two years, reflecting warm late-summer weather and sustained beach demand.
The weakest months are January and December, when occupancy dips to roughly the low 50s, the genuine off-season, with January 2026 the low at 49.2%. Even so, the floor is high by national standards, so the market never goes truly cold. Operators should price up across the long April-to-October beach season, treat September as a peak rather than a wind-down, and discount mainly in the December-January window.
Best neighbourhoods for short-term rentals in Almada
Costa de Caparica is the engine of Almada's short-term rental market, the Atlantic beach strip where summer and surf demand concentrate and where the largest share of registered units sits. Apartments within walking distance of the sand command the strongest summer rates and the longest peak season.
Cacilhas, on the riverfront opposite Lisbon, trades on its ferry terminal, seafood restaurants and instant capital access, suiting city-break guests who want Lisbon at a distance of one short crossing. Almada Velha, the old town near the Cristo Rei and the panoramic Boca do Vento lift, offers character and views, while Pragal and the areas near the bridge and Metro Sul do Tejo light rail appeal to longer, transport-led stays. Beach proximity in Caparica versus Lisbon connectivity elsewhere is the key trade-off.
Short-term rental rules in Almada
Almada operates under Portugal's national alojamento local (AL) regime, which requires every short-term rental to be registered with the municipality and assigned an AL number before it can legally operate or advertise. The 2025 national reforms handed municipalities broader powers to set local rules, cap capacity and define containment areas, and gave condominiums a stronger say in approving short-term lets within their buildings.
Almada is now acting on those powers: with well over a thousand registered units, the highest concentration in Costa de Caparica, the municipality has begun drawing up its first dedicated municipal regulation for alojamento local to monitor and limit growth. Because that local framework is still being defined, an operator should register the property under the national AL regime, check for any containment-zone or capacity restrictions, and confirm the current municipal rules with the Câmara Municipal de Almada before listing.
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Frequently asked questions about Airbnb occupancy in Almada
Almada averaged a strong 72% occupancy over the analysis period, roughly 258 booked nights a year, the highest night count of these five cities. That is one point above the 71% Portuguese national average, reflecting a resilient market powered by the Costa de Caparica beaches and easy access to Lisbon just across the Tagus.
September and June are the strongest months, with the whole April-to-October stretch holding in the high 70s to mid 80s; September reached around 82-86% on warm late-summer beach demand. December and January are the softest, dipping to the low 50s. Price up across the long beach season and treat September as a peak, discounting mainly in December and January.
Yes. Portugal's alojamento local regime requires every short-term rental to be registered with the municipality and given an AL number before operating or advertising. Almada is drafting its first dedicated municipal regulation to limit growth, especially in Costa de Caparica, so register under the national AL regime and confirm current municipal and containment-zone rules with the Câmara Municipal de Almada before listing.
Costa de Caparica is the engine, the Atlantic beach strip where summer and surf demand and most registered units concentrate, with the strongest peak rates. Cacilhas trades on its Lisbon ferry and seafood, Almada Velha offers old-town character near the Cristo Rei, and Pragal suits transport-led stays near the bridge and light rail. The key trade-off is beach proximity versus Lisbon connectivity.