Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 52% · peaks at 88% in Jul
88% (Jul)
Summer peak
52%
Annual avg
10% (Jan)
Winter low
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Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes. Destin, FL remains a strong Airbnb market in 2026, with a whole-market median annual revenue of $59,006, 55% occupancy, and a median ADR of $307 (Chalet data). Regulation is active and trending more proactive, requiring annual registration, licensing, and tax compliance.
Top-quartile operators see upside to $90,060. The most material year-over-year movement is occupancy at -2.8%, signaling robust demand. For compliance details, see [Destin STR regulations](/rental-regulations/destin-fl).
New this quarter
Occupancy rose but revenue per listing fell — average daily rates are compressing.
Active Operator Revenue (Q2)
Per active full-time listing, Apr–Jun
Average Occupancy (Q2)
Quarterly average across active listings
Most market reports quote a single average, but in every STR market a wide gap separates full-time professional operators from part-time and underperforming listings. Underwriting against that average understates the upside for operators willing to do the work — and overstates it for everyone else.
Chalet's active-operator benchmark filters out part-time and dormant listings so you can underwrite against what real operators in this market actually earn.
See the revenue lift and occupancy upside of switching a long-term rental to a short-term in Destin.
Score a specific Destin address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
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Revenue per active listing by month in Destin, FL
$7,847
| Season | Occ. | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Summer Jun–Aug | 79% | $6,347 |
Spring Mar–May | 56% | $4,810 |
Fall Sep–Nov | 46% | $3,620 |
Winter Dec–Feb | 15% | $3,007 |
Destin's ADR rises 122% from Feb ($207) to Jun ($459), but occupancy rises 9.1× in the same window. The revenue lever here is occupancy capture, not pricing — set rates competitively in shoulder months to maximize summer bookings, then push ADR aggressively in peak months when demand is inelastic.
| Bedrooms | Listings | Occupancy | ADR | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | 46 | 38% | $196 | $27,520 |
1 Bedroom | 867 | 50% | $275 | $50,140 |
2 BedroomMost common | 1,630 | 50% | $320 | $58,681 |
3 Bedroom | 806 | 53% | $442 | $85,178 |
4 Bedroom | 271 | 48% | $571 | $99,438 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 153 | 44% | $789 | $126,060 |
Destin home values are roughly flat — acquisition cost is stable for now, so cash-flow modeling should focus on revenue and expenses, not appreciation.
Destin relies heavily on fly-in guests — demand may be more sensitive to airfare changes, airline route cuts, and economic downturns that reduce discretionary travel.
Get matched with Destin, FL realtors who specialize in short-term rentals — they know which neighborhoods actually cash flow and which to avoid. We've vetted them all.
Conventional lenders often won't underwrite STR income. We connect you with lenders who use DSCR, projected revenue, and Airbnb-specific underwriting.
Before setting up an Airbnb in Destin, review the local STR regulations and confirm any HOA restrictions on your specific property.
Full Destin STR regulation guideRun any Destin address through Chalet's calculator — instant, data-backed estimates of occupancy, nightly rate, and annual revenue, plus cash flow and returns.
Calculate Your Income Potential$59,006
/yr
Projected gross rental income at market occupancy and nightly rate.
Avg daily rate
$307
Occupancy
55%
Gross yield
10%
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Yes. Operating a short-term rental in Destin, FL can be highly profitable. Listings see consistent guest demand, with a whole-market median of $59,006 annually at 55% occupancy.
The whole-market median is $59,006 per year. Bedroom count drives the spread: Studios average $27,520, 1 Bedrooms average $50,140, 2 Bedrooms average $58,681.
Annual average is 55%, rising to 88% in July and dipping to 10% in January.
July, July, June are peak months, with ADR averaging $322 and occupancy reaching 88% in July.
$619,641, down 0.02% year-over-year.
2 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 1,630 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Atlanta, GA (3.42% of bookings), Houston, TX (2.43% of bookings), Dallas, TX (1.40% of bookings).
3,376 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (46), 1 bedroom (867), 2 bedroom (1,630), 3 bedroom (806), 4 bedroom (271), 5 bedroom (153).
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