Port Charlotte, Florida Short-Term Rental Market
The Charlotte County STR market averaged $191 ADR, 39.7% occupancy and $2,153 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Port Charlotte, Florida is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Punta Gorda market area is 40%. average monthly revenue in the Punta Gorda market area is $2,153. average daily rate in the Punta Gorda market area is $191. the top operator in the Punta Gorda market area is Evolve with 176 listings. market score is 43/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Punta Gorda regional market, which includes Port Charlotte. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Port Charlotte.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Port Charlotte is an unincorporated community in Charlotte County on Florida’s southwest Gulf Coast, with a population of 68,091. Performance figures on this page describe the Charlotte County area STR market, which covers Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda and Rotonda West together. In September 2026 that market averaged an ADR of $191, occupancy of 39.7% and monthly revenue of $2,153 per listing. Entire-place rentals earned a higher ADR of $196. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 8.4%, ADR rose 7.2% and revenue rose 14.4%, so the latest month is improving even though September is the weakest month of the year in the seasonal data. The longer record shows a market that peaked and then settled. Annual occupancy climbed from 41.0% in 2017 to 68.6% in 2022, then eased to 62.4% in 2023, 57.3% in 2024 and 55.7% in 2025. The first nine months of 2026 show occupancy of 57.4%, ADR of $225 and monthly revenue of $3,489, which points to a recovery led more by price than by volume. Demand comes from retirees, snowbirds and outdoor travelers drawn to Charlotte Harbor, fishing and boating. Charlotte County reported a record 1.13 million visitors in fiscal 2025, and Punta Gorda Airport, served by Allegiant, sits just south of Port Charlotte. Peak season runs from January through April, helped by Tampa Bay Rays spring training at Charlotte Sports Park. Bedroom, channel, listing-type and operator data are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Port Charlotte, so this profile omits it.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 68% |
| Feb | 84% |
| Mar | 82% |
| Apr | 54% |
| May | 50% |
| Jun | 60% |
| Jul | 59% |
| Aug | 42% |
| Sep | 39% |
| Oct | 52% |
| Nov | 55% |
| Dec | 59% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Punta Gorda market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Punta Gorda market as a whole, which includes Port Charlotte, so these counts are not Port Charlotte-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 176 | 3,713 | ★ 4.62 |
| 2 | All In Property Management | 117 | 24 | ★ 4.63 |
| 3 | Global Resort Homes. | 112 | 703 | ★ 4.75 |
| 4 | Vacasa | 101 | 967 | ★ 4.62 |
| 5 | Boca Grande Real Estate | 81 | 135 | ★ 4.76 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Port Charlotte?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 25.1% |
| vrbo | 20.6% |
| both | 54.3% |
Home Value Trends (Port Charlotte)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are legal in Port Charlotte, which sits in unincorporated Charlotte County. There is no city government, so Charlotte County and the State of Florida set the rules. Operators need a Florida DBPR Vacation Rental License, a Charlotte County Business Tax Receipt, a Florida sales tax registration and a Charlotte County Tourist Development Tax account. The Business Tax Receipt costs $35 and renews annually. The county zoning department must approve the business location and proposed use before the receipt is issued. Guests pay a 5% county Tourist Development Tax plus 7% state and local sales tax on stays of six months or less, roughly 12% in total. Airbnb and VRBO collect much of this automatically, but operators remain responsible for correct remittance. Florida law (Sec. 509.032, F.S.) preempts local governments from banning vacation rentals or regulating rental duration and frequency unless an ordinance predates June 1, 2011. Charlotte County has no such grandfathered rule, so there is no annual night limit, no owner-occupancy requirement and no primary-residence requirement. The county still enforces noise, nuisance, parking, trash and occupancy standards through code enforcement, and enforcement severity is rated moderate. Florida lawmakers have repeatedly debated statewide registration and preemption bills, and as of 2026 local bans remain preempted. Confirm current DBPR and county requirements before purchase.
Market Comparison
September 2026 is the seasonal low for the Charlotte County area STR market, so the monthly reading of 39.7% occupancy and a $191 ADR understates the year. Full-year 2025 occupancy was 55.7% with an ADR of $208. In 2026 through September, occupancy is 57.4% and the ADR is $225. Peak months are strong, with February at 84.3% occupancy and March at a $228 ADR. The weak point is the summer and early fall, when occupancy falls below 50% in May, August and September. Prices are lower than many Florida coastal destinations, and the typical home value of $268,275 is the other half of that story, giving investors a lower entry cost than pricier Sarasota or Naples markets. The tradeoff is a heavier reliance on winter demand. Investors should weigh strong first-quarter performance against a long soft stretch from April through September.
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