53-65%
Market Occupancy Range
68%
FunStay Portfolio
100+
Properties Managed
101%
Peak-to-Trough Swing
What Is the Average Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Orlando?
The Orlando Airbnb occupancy rate depends entirely on who you ask. AirDNA says 53%. Chalet says 61%. Airbtics reports 69%. These numbers come from different methodologies, different time periods, and different definitions of what counts as an “active listing.”
I manage over 100 vacation rental properties across Orlando, Kissimmee, Davenport, and 20+ resort communities. Orlando vacation rental occupancy varies by bedroom count, season, and management quality. Here’s what the data actually shows heading into 2027, and why it matters for your investment.
Somewhere between 53% and 65%, depending on the source and submarket. Our portfolio runs at 68.0% against a 61.1% market average.
| Source | Orlando Occupancy | Kissimmee Occupancy | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirDNA | 53% | 54-60% | Trailing 12mo, mid-2026 |
| StaySTRA | 64.5% | 61.3% | LTM as of March 2026 |
| AirROI | 43.8% | 45.9% | Aug 2025 – Jul 2026 |
| Chalet | 61% | 53% (4BR) | Trailing mid-2026 |
| Rabbu | 55% | 57% | April 2026 |
| Airbtics | 63% | 69% | Feb 2025 – Jan 2026 |
| FunStay Portfolio | 68.0% | PriceLabs, August 2026 | |
Why Every Source Gives a Different Number
The gap between 43% and 69% is not rounding error. Each provider uses a different sample. Rabbu tracks 3,607 Airbnb-only listings in Orlando. StaySTRA covers 53,060 across the entire metro, including VRBO, Booking.com, and direct channels.
AirROI counts listings that had even one booking, which drags the average down.
Geography matters just as much. Most vacation homes sit in Osceola County, which is why some call Kissimmee, Florida’s Airbnb capital. BnBCalc, one of the most-cited sources online, explicitly excludes Osceola County from its Orlando analysis. That leaves out the majority of Disney-area vacation homes.
The Kissimmee Airbnb occupancy rate tends to run slightly different from Orlando proper because the property mix skews toward larger vacation homes rather than downtown condos and studios. Use these numbers as a bracket, not a promise.
Orlando Airbnb Occupancy by Bedroom Count
The Airbnb occupancy rate by bedroom in Orlando runs counter to what most new investors expect. Larger homes book more nights, not fewer.
| Bedrooms | Occupancy Range | ADR Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2-3 BR | 50 – 58% | $110 – $160 |
| 4 BR | 53 – 62% | $150 – $220 |
| 5 BR | 55 – 63% | $175 – $260 |
| 6 BR | 55 – 65% | $200 – $310 |
| 7-8+ BR | 56 – 68% | $250 – $400+ |
Sources: AirDNA, Rabbu, Chalet, and FunStay portfolio data.
The Bedroom-Occupancy Relationship Most Investors Miss
Bigger homes don’t just fill more nights. They command higher nightly rates at the same time. A 6-bedroom at 60% occupancy and $250 ADR grosses $54,750. A 2-bedroom at 55% and $130 ADR grosses $26,098.
It’s not a tradeoff between fill rate and price. See what these occupancy rates translate to in gross revenue by bedroom.
Occupancy also varies by location. See our resort communities compared for submarket differences across ChampionsGate, Storey Lake, Reunion, and others.
Orlando Vacation Rental Occupancy by Month
Orlando short-term rental seasonality follows a predictable curve. The gap between peak season and off season determines whether your investment cash-flows or bleeds.
| Season | Months | Occupancy | What Drives It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | March, June, July | 70 – 80%+ | Spring break, summer vacation, theme park demand |
| Strong | February, April | 65 – 75% | Presidents’ Day, Easter, international visitors |
| Shoulder | May, Aug, Oct-Nov, late Dec | 55 – 70% | Convention season, fall events, holidays |
| Slow | September, early Dec, January | 40 – 55% | Back-to-school, post-holiday lull |
March is the highest Orlando Airbnb occupancy by month at 75-77%, with Kissimmee averaging $4,714 in monthly revenue per listing (StaySTRA). September is the trough at 43%, with revenue dropping to $2,343. That’s a 101% peak-to-trough revenue swing.
Peak Season: When Demand Outpaces Supply
March through mid-April and June through July are the two windows when well-managed properties should hit 75-90% occupancy. If your spring break numbers fall below 70%, the issue is pricing, listing quality, or distribution, not the market.
Shoulder Months: Where Smart Operators Win
May, August, and late October through November are where the managed vs. unmanaged gap widens. Self-managed properties drop to 45-50%. Our portfolio holds 55-70% through dynamic pricing with hard minimums and multi-platform distribution.
Slow Season: September Through November
The market dips to 40-55% in the slow months. We hold 55-65% by targeting specific guest segments (traveling nurses, remote workers, Brazilian families on school holiday) and running gap-night promotions.
September will always be the weakest month. The question is whether you lose $1,000 or $3,000 that month.
What’s Driving Orlando Vacation Rental Demand in 2027
Orlando drew a record 76.7 million visitors in 2025, and three forces are pushing Orlando vacation rental occupancy higher heading into 2027.
Epic Universe’s full calendar year. Universal’s newest park opened May 2025 and is still ramping up. Epic Universe is reshaping demand across the vacation rental corridor. Metro STR demand jumped 12% post-opening, and average stays lengthened from 2-3 days to 4-5 days as guests add Universal days to Disney itineraries. Epic Universe vacation rental demand is the single biggest tailwind for 2027.
Record tourism tax collections. Orange County tourist tax collections hit record highs at $384.6 million in FY 2024-25. In Osceola County, vacation homes now contribute more tourism tax than hotels, with vacation rentals generating 56.2% of TDT versus 40.4% from hotels.
Supply correction in progress. AirDNA reports active Orlando listings dropped 10.3% year-over-year while the Orlando Airbnb occupancy rate rose 3.2%. Underperforming properties are exiting. The market is self-correcting.
Is the Orlando Vacation Rental Market Oversaturated?
No, but it is unforgiving. There are 53,060 active listings across metro Orlando (StaySTRA), and the bottom quartile earns under $12,000 a year while the top quartile clears $91,000.
The spread isn’t saturation. It’s a quality gap. Poor listing optimization explains most underperformance, not too many listings.
What Our 100+ Properties Actually Show
The gap in Orlando vacation rental occupancy between managed and unmanaged properties is real. Here’s our FunStay portfolio data (PriceLabs, August 2026):
| Metric | FunStay Portfolio | Market Average |
|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | 68.0% | 61.1% |
| Homes beating comp set | 78% (49 of 63 tracked) | — |
| Average stay duration | 7.2 nights | 4.0 nights |
| RevPAR growth (YoY) | +62% | — |
Nationally, professionally managed properties earn 46-113% more revenue than self-managed ones, but most of that gap comes from ADR, not occupancy. FunStay’s portfolio beats the market on both.
How booking management directly impacts occupancy is something most investors underestimate. 78% of tracked homes beat their comp set. Here’s how our homes sell more nights than the market average.
The occupancy gap comes from Orlando short-term rental management systems: listing optimization, multi-platform distribution across Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and Google Vacation Rentals, plus year-round pricing discipline.
Your Property Should Be Filling More Nights
If your Orlando Airbnb occupancy rate doesn’t match the numbers in this guide, or your Orlando vacation rental occupancy lags behind comparable properties, let’s look at where your property stands.
Mike Chen
Owner, FunStay Florida | Florida Licensed Realtor, La Rosa Realty
(321) 430-8681 | Mike@MikeChenRealtor.com
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