Punta Gorda, Florida Short-Term Rental Market
Punta Gorda STR market averaged $248/night at 47.8% occupancy in April 2026, with revenue up 6.1% year-over-year across roughly 4,700 listings.
Quick Answer: Punta Gorda, Florida is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Punta Gorda market area is 56%. average monthly revenue in the Punta Gorda market area is $3,467. average daily rate in the Punta Gorda market area is $241. 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 wider Punta Gorda market, which covers 3 areas. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Punta Gorda.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
The Punta Gorda, Florida short-term rental market covers Charlotte County’s waterfront communities, including the City of Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, and Boca Grande. The market totals approximately 4,701 active listings, dominated by entire-place rentals at 4,551 listings, with 146 private rooms and 4 shared rooms. The three-bedroom segment leads the bedroom mix at 2,373 listings, followed by two-bedrooms at 1,302, four-bedrooms at 545, one-bedrooms at 382, and five-bedrooms at 86.
In April 2026, the market averaged $248 per night with 47.8% occupancy, producing average monthly revenue of $3,478 per listing. RevPAR was $118. Year-over-year performance was mixed: occupancy declined 2.4 percentage points, but ADR rose 3.4% and revenue grew 6.1%, suggesting that rate appreciation is outpacing utilization softness in net terms.
Channel distribution is more balanced than many Florida markets: 2,551 listings appear on both Airbnb and VRBO, 1,181 are Airbnb-only, and 969 are VRBO-only. The overall market score of 43.39 masks stronger underlying signals — investability at 69.61 and revenue growth at 64.47 both indicate favorable conditions for investors despite moderate total demand and regulation scores. Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) reported 22.5% passenger traffic growth in Q2 2025, among the fastest of any commercial airport in Florida, providing a structural tailwind to lodging demand.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 68% |
| Feb | 84% |
| Mar | 82% |
| Apr | 54% |
| May | 50% |
| Jun | 60% |
| Jul | 60% |
| 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 Punta Gorda, so these counts are not Punta Gorda-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 Punta Gorda?
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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 (Punta Gorda)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Punta Gorda operators must obtain three permits. First, a Florida DBPR public lodging establishment license (Vacation Rental Dwelling or Vacation Rental Condo) is required statewide; the regulatory profile notes approximately $170-$180 per year for a single unit plus a $50 application fee for new applicants. Second, a City of Punta Gorda Local Business Tax Receipt under Chapter 12 of the city code is required; the city conducts a zoning, building, and fire code inspection of the property before issuing this receipt, and the DBPR license must be in hand first. Third, a Charlotte County Business Tax Receipt ($35 per year) is required from the county tax collector.
Total tax on a rental stay is 12%: 6% Florida state sales tax, 1% Charlotte County discretionary sales surtax, and 5% Charlotte County Tourist Development Tax. TDT remittance is monthly (due by the 20th of the following month). No owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement applies. There is no city- or county-imposed cap on annual rental nights.
In late 2023, Punta Gorda city council rejected a proposed STR ordinance that would have added emergency lighting requirements and expanded owner liability. As of May 2026, no new ordinance has been adopted. Florida’s 2024 statewide STR bill (SB 1537) was vetoed by the Governor, preserving existing local rules. Enforcement is rated moderate. HOA and condo association restrictions may apply independently of city and county rules.
Market Comparison
Punta Gorda’s $248 average daily rate in April 2026 runs 13% above the US STR median of approximately $220. The market’s 47.8% April occupancy reflects normal shoulder-month softness; the 2025 annual average of 55.7% tracks close to the national 55% median. Revenue of $3,478 per month is above the Florida mid-market range for non-beachfront Gulf Coast communities.
The gross yield of approximately 12.4% on a $335,469 typical home value compares favorably to higher-cost Gulf Coast markets where entry prices compress yields below 10%. The investability score of 69.61 and revenue growth score of 64.47 both rank above average for the state.
Evolve leads the market with 176 listings and a 4.62 rating across 3,713 reviews. All In Property Management ranks second with 117 listings (4.63 rating, 24 reviews). Global Resort Homes holds 112 listings with a 4.75 rating across 703 reviews. Vacasa manages 101 listings (4.62 rating, 967 reviews) and Boca Grande Real Estate rounds out the top 5 with 81 listings (4.76 rating, 135 reviews). Together these five operators manage 587 listings, approximately 12.5% of the total market, leaving 87.5% independently managed.
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