Deltona, Florida Short-Term Rental Market
Deltona, FL vacation rentals averaged $243/night at 54.9% occupancy in April 2026, with licensed STR operators subject to Deltona's active Chapter 70 permitting framework.
Quick Answer: Deltona, Florida is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Daytona Beach market area is 61%. average monthly revenue in the Daytona Beach market area is $4,414. average daily rate in the Daytona Beach market area is $264. the top operator in the Daytona Beach market area is Great Ocean Condos with 414 listings. market score is 48/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Daytona Beach regional market, which includes Deltona. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Deltona.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Deltona is a residential city in west Volusia County, Florida, with a population of approximately 100,513. It is not a primary tourism destination — visitor demand flows from the broader Volusia County market and from Orlando area overflow traffic. Local draws include Green Springs Park, Lake Monroe, Lyonia Preserve, and Gemini Springs Park, plus overflow from Daytona events including Daytona 500 and Bike Week roughly 30-40 minutes away.
NOTE: The STR metric data for this market reflects a shared StaySTRA upstream dataset with adjacent market area DeLand (area_id 60057). The figures below describe the broader Volusia County inland STR market, not exclusively Deltona city limits.
April 2026 data shows an average daily rate of $243 and occupancy of 54.9%, producing a RevPAR of $133. Year-over-year, occupancy declined 4.0%, ADR fell 0.7%, and revenue decreased 2.7% compared to April 2025.
The listing mix is dominated by entire-place rentals (11,522 observations), with 1-bedroom (3,870) and 2-bedroom (4,115) units making up the largest bedroom segments, followed by 3-bedroom (2,963), 4-bedroom (703), and 5-bedroom (309). The overall market score of 48.4 reflects regulatory complexity (50.9) and moderate revenue growth trajectory (46.7) as key constraints.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 58% |
| Feb | 68% |
| Mar | 72% |
| Apr | 57% |
| May | 56% |
| Jun | 65% |
| Jul | 68% |
| Aug | 48% |
| Sep | 42% |
| Oct | 49% |
| Nov | 46% |
| Dec | 49% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Daytona Beach market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Daytona Beach market as a whole, which includes Deltona, so these counts are not Deltona-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Ocean Condos | 414 | 7,937 | ★ 4.62 |
| 2 | Evolve | 308 | 9,600 | ★ 4.55 |
| 3 | Vacasa | 303 | 7,803 | ★ 4.28 |
| 4 | Ocean Properties Vacation Rentals, Inc. | 231 | 2,189 | ★ 4.68 |
| 5 | CCV Rentals | 231 | 2,458 | ★ 4.45 |
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 28.9% |
| vrbo | 14% |
| both | 57.1% |
Home Value Trends (Deltona)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Deltona actively regulates short-term rentals under Chapter 70 of the Land Development Code. STR activity is permitted, but every operator must obtain three licenses before listing: a Deltona Vacation Rental Dwelling License, a Deltona Business Tax Receipt, and a Florida DBPR vacation rental license. Applications require a floor plan, proof of liability insurance, and designation of a local contact person who can respond to complaints within one hour.
Occupancy is capped at two persons per bedroom plus two additional persons (a three-bedroom property is capped at eight guests). The combined lodging tax is 12.5%: 6% Florida state sales tax, 0.5% Volusia County discretionary surtax, and 6% Volusia County Tourist Development Tax, remitted by the 20th of the following month. Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit state and county taxes on platform bookings.
Deltona Planning and Development Services actively monitors Airbnb and Vrbo listings. Unlicensed or non-compliant operators have received fines, warnings, cease-and-desist orders, and license revocations. Enforcement is rated strict. There is no owner-occupancy requirement and no published annual night cap. Statewide preemption (SB 280) was vetoed by Governor DeSantis in June 2024, so Deltona retains full local authority over STR registration, occupancy, and zoning rules.
Market Comparison
Deltona’s April 2026 occupancy of 54.9% is essentially at the U.S. STR median of approximately 55%. ADR of $243 is above the national median of approximately $220, reflecting Florida’s leisure premium. RevPAR of $133 is high for an inland market.
The overall market score of 48.4 is below average, pulled down by the low revenue growth score (46.7) and the regulatory complexity score (50.9). However, investability (73.8) and rental demand (72.8) scores are healthy, indicating solid underlying demand where legal operations are possible.
Deltona’s typical home value of $298,000 is meaningfully below the DeLand area’s $335,000, making it a lower entry-cost option in the same broader market. At the shared STR revenue level, this translates to a higher implied gross yield for Deltona properties.
Great Ocean Condos leads with 414 listings (4.62 rating, 7,937 reviews). Evolve follows with 308 listings (4.55 rating, 9,600 reviews) and Vacasa with 303 listings (4.28 rating, 7,803 reviews). Ocean Properties Vacation Rentals (231 listings, 4.68 rating) and CCV Rentals (231 listings, 4.45 rating) round out the top five.
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