Davenport, Florida Short-Term Rental Market
Davenport short-term rentals averaged $183 ADR, 44.9% occupancy and $2,381 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Davenport, Florida is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Lakeland/Winter Haven market area is 45%. average monthly revenue in the Lakeland/Winter Haven market area is $2,381. average daily rate in the Lakeland/Winter Haven market area is $183. the top operator in the Lakeland/Winter Haven market area is Evolve with 179 listings. market score is 87/100 (grade A).
Market data reflects the Lakeland/Winter Haven regional market, which includes Davenport. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Davenport.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Davenport, Florida sits roughly 15 to 20 minutes southwest of Walt Disney World in Polk County, and its short-term rental market is built around that proximity. As of September 2026, the Davenport area STR market shows an average daily rate of $183, occupancy of 44.9%, and average monthly revenue of $2,381 per listing. Year over year, occupancy is up 0.9%, ADR is up 5.6%, and revenue is up 2.6%, so the recent gain comes mostly from price rather than more booked nights. September is the seasonal low, which is why the latest month reads well below the year to date figures. For 2026 through September, the market averaged 58.4% occupancy, a $216 ADR, and $3,483 in monthly revenue.
The Davenport area STR market tracks 8,496 listings. Entire places dominate with 7,427 listings, followed by 1,062 private rooms and 7 shared rooms. By channel, 4,183 listings are on both Airbnb and Vrbo, 3,405 are on Airbnb only, and 908 are on Vrbo only. The bedroom mix skews large. Listings with 5 bedrooms number 3,162, the biggest group, followed by 1 bedroom at 1,621, 4 bedrooms at 1,604, 3 bedrooms at 1,300, and 2 bedrooms at 800. That mix reflects multi-bedroom resort homes with private pools in master-planned communities such as ChampionsGate, Reunion, Providence and Solterra, which also draw golf travelers.
Davenport has a population of 13,238. No Davenport-specific annual visitor count is published, because tourism volume is captured at the Polk County and Orlando metro level. StaySTRa’s market scores for the area are strong on investability (89.2) and revenue growth (92.2), while rental demand scores 57.6 and regulation scores 54.8.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 50% |
| Feb | 69% |
| Mar | 71% |
| Apr | 56% |
| May | 53% |
| Jun | 63% |
| Jul | 66% |
| Aug | 56% |
| Sep | 43% |
| Oct | 55% |
| Nov | 53% |
| Dec | 54% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Lakeland/Winter Haven market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Lakeland/Winter Haven market as a whole, which includes Davenport, so these counts are not Davenport-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 179 | 4,647 | ★ 4.57 |
| 2 | RedAwning | 177 | 866 | ★ 4.18 |
| 3 | Vacasa | 125 | 2,236 | ★ 4.41 |
| 4 | Top Villas | 106 | 434 | ★ 4.46 |
| 5 | Master Vacation Homes | 99 | 3,332 | ★ 4.74 |
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 40.1% |
| vrbo | 10.7% |
| both | 49.2% |
Home Value Trends (Davenport)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are legal in Davenport. Operators need a City of Davenport Vacation Rental Certificate before listing, plus a Florida DBPR vacation rental license, which the city requires before it will issue its certificate. The initial application costs about $136.17 and the certificate renews annually for about $36.70. The application requires HOA notice, a safety diagram, and proof of the DBPR license.
The city defines short-term rentals as stays between 7 days and 6 months, so stays shorter than 7 nights are generally not permitted. Hosts must register with the Florida Department of Revenue and collect Florida’s 6% sales tax plus Polk County’s 1% discretionary surtax, for 7% combined, plus Polk County’s 5% Tourist Development Tax. That totals 12% on stays of six months or less, remitted monthly.
There is no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement, which suits investor-owned homes. Occupancy follows the Florida standard of roughly two guests per bedroom plus two, or one person per 50 square feet.
Zoning matters. Rentals are generally allowed in tourist and commercial zones and in designated resort or planned-development zones, while traditional residential zones may face stricter limits. Many Davenport STRs operate in ChampionsGate, Solterra, Reunion and Providence, where rentals are expressly permitted, though HOA rules also apply. Enforcement severity is rated moderate.
Florida SB 280 (2024), which would have created a statewide registration and inspection framework, was vetoed on June 27, 2024 and never became law. Local code and DBPR licensing continue to govern. Confirm HOA rules before buying.
Market Comparison
Davenport’s September 2026 results are 44.9% occupancy and a $183 ADR. September is the seasonal low, so the year to date picture is more representative. For 2026 through September, occupancy averages 58.4% and the ADR is $216. Calendar year 2025 came in at 58.2% and $205.
By tier, entire homes average $198, professionally managed listings average $244, and luxury listings average $376. Revenue is growing, with ADR up 5.6% year over year.
The largest operators in the Davenport area STR market include Evolve with 179 listings (rating 4.6), RedAwning with 177 (4.2), Vacasa with 125 (4.4), Top Villas with 106 (4.5), and Master Vacation Homes with 99 (4.7). Professional management is well established here, which raises the bar for owners who self-manage and offers several options for those who do not.
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