New Smyrna Beach, Florida Short-Term Rental Market
New Smyrna Beach STRs are zoning-restricted, and September 2026 showed $199 ADR, 39.6% occupancy, $2,318 monthly revenue.
Quick Answer: New Smyrna Beach, Florida is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Daytona Beach market area is 40%. average monthly revenue in the Daytona Beach market area is $2,318. average daily rate in the Daytona Beach market area is $199. 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 New Smyrna Beach. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to New Smyrna Beach.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
New Smyrna Beach is a barrier-island beach town of 33,030 residents in Volusia County on Florida’s Central East Coast, about 15 miles south of Daytona Beach. Short-term rentals are legal here but restricted by zoning district and licensing, which shapes who can operate and where. The performance figures below describe the Volusia and Flagler counties STR market.
In September 2026, the average daily rate across all listings was $199 and occupancy was 39.6%. Average monthly revenue per listing was $2,318. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 7.5%, ADR rose 4.8%, and revenue rose 6.7%. September is the weakest month of the year for occupancy in this market, so the year over year gains start from a seasonally low base.
Year to date, 2026 is running ahead of recent years. Across nine months, occupancy has averaged 56.4%, ADR $236, and monthly revenue $3,667, compared with 54.3%, $221, and $3,319 for full year 2025. The 2022 full year was the previous high for revenue at $3,436 a month, so 2026 year to date sits above it.
By rental type, entire places averaged $2,358 per month in September 2026, houses averaged $2,627, and apartments averaged $2,162. Demand draws on 17 miles of shoreline, 5 miles of drive-on beach, the Canaveral National Seashore, and the Canal Street arts district. The town is also recognized among National Geographic’s World’s Top 20 Surf Towns, which supports beach travel through much of the year.
Bedroom, channel, and listing-type counts and top operators are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for New Smyrna Beach, so this profile omits them.
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 New Smyrna Beach, so these counts are not New Smyrna Beach-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 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in New Smyrna Beach?
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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 (New Smyrna Beach)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
New Smyrna Beach permits short-term rentals, defined as stays under 30 days, but only in specific zoning districts. East of the Intracoastal Waterway, STRs are allowed in R-3A (east of Atlantic Ave), R-4, R-5, R-6, B-4, M-U, and BBH. East of the Intracoastal Waterway and south of Third Avenue, R-2A is also allowed. West of the Intracoastal Waterway, only M-U and BBH are allowed. Properties outside these districts may not legally operate, so buyers should verify zoning with the city before purchasing.
Operating legally takes two licenses. The first is a City Business License Tax Receipt, which requires an application to the building department, an inspection, and a Certificate of Use. The second is a Florida DBPR Vacation Rental Dwelling or Condo license. The city receipt renews annually on an October 1 to September 30 cycle. The permit cost is not published in the available data.
Operators collect a 6% Volusia County Tourist Development Tax plus 6.5% Florida state sales tax, for 12.5% in total on rentals.
There is no owner-occupancy requirement, no primary-residence requirement, and no stated cap on rental nights per year.
Enforcement is rated strict. Since 2016 the city has run intensive enforcement campaigns and monitors vacation rental listing sites to find unlicensed operators rather than relying only on complaints. No major 2024 to 2026 ordinance overhaul has been identified, and the existing zoning and licensing framework remains in effect. Statewide preemption debates continue at the Florida legislature, so check for current rules before closing.
Market Comparison
The Volusia and Flagler counties STR market looks different depending on the month. September 2026 occupancy was 39.6% with an ADR of $199, and September is the seasonal low. The twelve typical monthly occupancy figures average about 56.5%, and the 2026 year to date figures are 56.4% occupancy and a $236 ADR.
The market is stronger in peak months. March reaches 72.4% occupancy and a $221 ADR, with June at $227 and July at $225. It softens in autumn, when October through December occupancy ranges from 46.3% to 49.3%.
Growth is also positive. Revenue rose 6.7% year over year in September 2026, with ADR up 4.8% and occupancy up 7.5%.
Top operators are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for New Smyrna Beach, so this profile omits them. For investors, the practical comparison is that this market rewards owners who can capture the February to March and June to July peaks, while strict zoning limits how much new supply can enter the New Smyrna Beach market.
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