Port Angeles, Washington Short-Term Rental Market
The Port Angeles, WA area STR market averaged $317/night at 70.3% occupancy, revenue up 6.4% year over year.
Quick Answer: Port Angeles, Washington is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Puget Sound/Bremerton market area is 70%. average monthly revenue in the Puget Sound/Bremerton market area is $5,762. average daily rate in the Puget Sound/Bremerton market area is $317. the top operator in the Puget Sound/Bremerton market area is Vacasa with 327 listings. market score is 70/100 (grade B).
Market data reflects the Puget Sound/Bremerton regional market, which includes Port Angeles. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Port Angeles.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Port Angeles is the primary gateway to Olympic National Park, Washington, which averages roughly 3.12 million visitors per year and consistently ranks among the top 5-6 most-visited US national parks, with a city population of 20,112. Visitors are largely outdoor-recreation travelers drawn to Hurricane Ridge, the Strait of Juan de Fuca coastline, Lake Crescent, and the Elwha region; the city also serves as a ferry port to Victoria, BC, adding cross-border traffic. The StaySTRA STR series for this area is tracked at a shared submarket level covering Port Angeles and nearby Olympic Peninsula communities rather than uniquely for the city itself, so the figures below describe the Port Angeles, WA area STR market.
The Port Angeles, WA area STR market posted an average daily rate of $316.72 and 70.25% occupancy in June 2026, with a trailing average revenue per listing of about $5,761.53. Year over year, revenue is up 6.37% and occupancy is up 1.45%, even as ADR is down modestly (3.11%). Average booking lead time is 74.99 days and average length of stay is 3.40 nights.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 36% |
| Feb | 47% |
| Mar | 50% |
| Apr | 56% |
| May | 58% |
| Jun | 69% |
| Jul | 79% |
| Aug | 79% |
| Sep | 63% |
| Oct | 50% |
| Nov | 45% |
| Dec | 45% |
Month-by-month nightly rates and revenue figures for Port Angeles are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Puget Sound/Bremerton market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Puget Sound/Bremerton market as a whole, which includes Port Angeles, so these counts are not Port Angeles-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vacasa | 327 | 24,080 | ★ 4.52 |
| 2 | Evolve | 144 | 9,100 | ★ 4.83 |
| 3 | San Juan Property Management | 91 | 8,680 | ★ 4.73 |
| 4 | AvantStay | 83 | 6,296 | ★ 4.75 |
| 5 | Brigadoon Vacation Rentals | 58 | 3,491 | ★ 4.81 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Port Angeles?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 47.1% |
| vrbo | 7.6% |
| both | 45.3% |
Home Value Trends (Port Angeles)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Port Angeles adopted its short-term rental ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 17.23/17.24) in February 2024, effective July 1, 2024. Anyone operating an Airbnb or Vrbo within city limits must obtain a Short-Term Lodging Business License, roughly $50 per year through the city’s online portal, and pass a Fire Life-Safety Inspection. STRs split into two types: Type I is a rental in the owner’s or designated lessee’s principal residence with the host personally present during the stay, with no cap and no location restriction; Type II is a whole-dwelling rental where the operator does not live on-site, with no location restriction but a citywide cap of 200 licenses, and applications after the August 1 deadline go on a waitlist.
So the owner-occupancy path (Type I) is unrestricted, while pure investment STRs (Type II) are legal but compete for the 200 capped slots. Effective May 16, 2025, Type I rooms must sit within the same ‘structure envelope’ as the primary residence; rooms in detached or accessory structures no longer qualify as Type I and would need a Type II license instead. Guests are charged combined Washington lodging taxes of about 10.9% (state and local sales tax plus a special hotel/motel tax). Code enforcement began November 1, 2024 and emphasizes education and voluntary correction first, making practical enforcement moderate rather than aggressive. There is no owner-occupancy requirement for Type II specifically, and no annual night cap for either type.
Market Comparison
The Port Angeles, WA area’s $316.72 ADR runs well above the roughly $220 national median ADR, about 44% higher, and its 70.25% occupancy also runs well above the commonly cited US short-term rental median of about 55%. That combination places Port Angeles among the stronger-performing markets in this batch on both rate and fill, consistent with its position as the main gateway to Olympic National Park.
Property-manager-level data for this market is tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Port Angeles, so this profile omits it.
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