Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Miami, United States, Data & Trends 2026
Curious about the performance of short-term rentals in Miami, United States? Over the last year, the average occupancy rate was 62% with an ADR (Average Daily Rate) of 226€. Hosts earned on average 3796€ per month.
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Market summary in Miami
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Avg. Monthly Revenue
3796€
$3454 USD
YoY Revenue Change
-5%
vs. previous year
Occupancy Rate
62%
~19 days/month
Average Daily Rate
226€
$206 USD
Seasonality Index
76%
demand variation
Best Months
March, February
peak season
Worst Months
September, October
low season
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What Miami's occupancy and ADR actually mean
Over the analysis period June 2025 to May 2026, Miami averaged 62% occupancy with an ADR of $206 (227€) and roughly $3,461 (3,807€) in monthly revenue per listing. Occupancy runs just under two points above the US city average of about 60%, but the ADR is the real differentiator: at 227€ it sits well above the national average of around 202€, which is what lifts monthly revenue above typical US markets.
The seasonality index of 75% is high, confirming a market that swings hard between the busy dry-season peak (best months March and February) and the soft summer trough (worst months September and August). Revenue was down 4% year over year, a mild softening rather than a collapse, with listings booking an average of 224 nights across the year.
Monthly Airbnb occupancy in Miami
Average occupancy rate by month in Miami, compared with the same month a year earlier.
| Month | Occupancy | Prior year |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 61.5% | 59.3% |
| Aug 2025 | 57.5% | 56.7% |
| Sep 2025 | 52.8% | 55.7% |
| Oct 2025 | 60.9% | 61.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.5% | 59.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 62.2% | 62.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 68.5% | 60.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 71.4% | 69.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 69.6% | 66.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 54% | 52.7% |
| May 2026 | 55.6% | 56.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 56% | 60.9% |
Historical Airbnb occupancy in Miami (last 12 months)
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Airbnb occupancy forecast in Miami (next 90 days)
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Why people book Airbnbs in Miami
Miami draws a year-round mix of leisure tourists, Latin American and European travellers, snowbirds escaping northern winters, and a steady flow of business visitors tied to Brickell's banking and trade economy. Beach demand from South Beach and the wider Miami Beach barrier island anchors the leisure side, while cruise traffic through PortMiami and convention business at the Miami Beach Convention Center keep midweek bookings alive.
For Airbnb operators this means a guest base that is far more international and event-driven than most US markets. Spanish-speaking visitors, repeat winter residents, and groups attending festivals and sporting events all feed short-stay demand. The combination of beach, nightlife, and a major financial district lets well-located rentals command premium nightly rates that sit well above the national average.
When Airbnb demand peaks in Miami
Miami's strong season is the November-to-April dry season, when warm, rain-free weather pulls in northern visitors and pushes occupancy and rates to their yearly highs. The single biggest demand spikes land in late winter and early spring: the Calle Ocho Music Festival (March 15, 2026), Miami Music Week and Ultra Music Festival at Bayfront Park (March 24-29, 2026), and the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix (May 1-3, 2026). Art Basel Miami Beach (December 4-6, 2026, with Art Week running roughly December 1-7) fills hotels and rentals city-wide in early December.
The low season is the wet, humid summer that overlaps hurricane season (June 1 to November 30, peaking mid-August through September). Miami's worst months for occupancy are September and August, when storm risk and heat thin out leisure travel; the strongest are March and February, on the back of dry-season weather and the spring event calendar.
Best neighbourhoods for short-term rentals in Miami
South Beach and the Miami Beach barrier island are the highest-demand zones for short-term rental, driven by beach access, Art Deco appeal, and nightlife, but they also carry the strictest local rules. Brickell and Downtown skew toward business travellers and event guests, with high-rise condos that suit shorter professional stays. Wynwood and the Design District attract a younger, design-led crowd around galleries, murals, and restaurants.
Little Havana offers culturally distinctive, lower-priced stays close to the centre, while Coconut Grove and Coral Gables provide quieter, leafier, family-oriented rentals. Operators should note that regulation varies sharply by jurisdiction: the City of Miami, Miami Beach, and unincorporated Miami-Dade County each set their own rules, so the same listing can be straightforward in one neighbourhood and heavily restricted a few blocks away.
Short-term rental rules in Miami
Short-term rental rules in Greater Miami depend on which jurisdiction the property sits in, and they are enforced unevenly. In unincorporated Miami-Dade County, operators need a Certificate of Use from the county (about $136 including the required inspection, renewed annually), a Local Business Tax Receipt, and a Florida DBPR vacation rental licence (around $170 per year, renewing each October 1). Condo and HOA-governed properties also require written association approval.
Individual cities layer on their own restrictions. The City of Miami and Miami Beach in particular limit where and how short stays can operate, with Miami Beach among the most aggressive on enforcement and fines. Compliance rates are low in practice, but penalties for unlicensed operation can be steep, so confirm the exact rules for your specific address and jurisdiction before listing.
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Frequently asked questions about Airbnb occupancy in Miami
Over the June 2025 to May 2026 period, Miami listings averaged 62% occupancy, just above the US city average of around 60%. That works out to roughly 224 booked nights per year. Combined with a high ADR of about $206, it produces around $3,461 in monthly revenue per listing, above most US markets.
The dry season from November to April is strongest, peaking in March and February. The biggest demand drivers are Miami Music Week and Ultra (March 24-29, 2026), Calle Ocho (March 15), the F1 Grand Prix (May 1-3) and Art Basel (December 4-6). September and August are the weakest, hit by heat and hurricane season.
Yes. In unincorporated Miami-Dade you need a county Certificate of Use (about $136 a year including inspection), a Local Business Tax Receipt, and a Florida DBPR vacation rental licence (around $170 a year, renewing each October 1). Condo and HOA properties also need written association approval, and individual cities add their own rules.
South Beach and Miami Beach command the highest demand but face the strictest rules. Brickell and Downtown suit business and event guests, while Wynwood and the Design District draw a younger crowd. Little Havana, Coconut Grove and Coral Gables offer quieter or cheaper options. Always check the rules for your specific jurisdiction first.