Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 64% · peaks at 81% in Sep
81% (Sep)
Summer peak
64%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes — Lake Charles, LA remains a reliable Airbnb market. Active full-time operators average $35,052 in annual revenue at 68% occupancy and a $121 ADR. Review local regulation before purchase — see the rules section below.
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Lake Charles address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Lake Charles's ADR rises 91% from Jun ($92) to Feb ($176), but occupancy rises 2.1× 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.
| $153 |
| $37,466 |
3 Bedroom | 103 | 56% | $195 | $40,179 |
4 Bedroom | 33 | 60% | $272 | $59,140 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 8 | 54% | $321 | $63,750 |
Lake Charles is primarily a drive market — demand is regional and less exposed to airline disruptions or fuel-price spikes, which supports more stable occupancy year-round.
Annual average is 68%, rising to 81% in September and dipping to 38% in January.
September, March, August are peak months, with ADR averaging $113 and occupancy reaching 81% in September.
$206,712, up 3.21% year-over-year.
1 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 109 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Houston, TX (12.57% of bookings), Lake Charles, LA (4.17% of bookings), Austin, TX (2.81% of bookings).
166 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (5), 1 bedroom (109), 2 bedroom (73), 3 bedroom (103), 4 bedroom (33), 5 bedroom (8).