Kissimmee, Florida

Kissimmee Airbnb Profitability Calculator: 2026 Data

Kissimmee is the short-term rental capital of Florida: zones designed for STR, clear friendly regulation, and massive tourist demand from proximity to Disney World. It is the favorite market for Brazilian and Hispanic investors. Calculate how much your Kissimmee property earns with this tool.

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Kissimmee STR market stats

  • Average ADR: $175
  • Average annual occupancy: 73%
  • Typical margin: 44%
  • Best season: March–August + December (Disney holidays)

What you need to know about Kissimmee

  • Average ADR: $160–$200 USD by home size
  • Average annual occupancy: 70–76%, extremely predictable
  • Resort areas (Reunion, ChampionsGate, Solara, Storey Lake) built for STR
  • Accessible entry: STR-ready homes from $320K USD
  • Strong Latin and Brazilian investor community with mature service ecosystem

Rules for running an Airbnb in Kissimmee

  • Osceola County allows STR without minimum-stay restrictions in designated zones
  • Official Resort Areas have no minimum-night limits
  • Tourist Development Tax: 6% Osceola County
  • Florida Sales Tax: 6.5% (includes discretionary surtax)
  • Total guest taxes: 12.5%; Airbnb usually collects and remits automatically
  • Business license may not be required under 3 properties in some areas — verify with the city

Example properties in Kissimmee

5BR/4BA pool home (Solara Resort)

  • Income / month: $11,500
  • Expenses / month: $5,800
  • Net profit: $5,700
  • Occupancy: 80%

Mortgage $3,400, HOA $420 (amenities included), pool $200, cleaning $750, fees $1,725

4BR/3BA home (Storey Lake)

  • Income / month: $8,400
  • Expenses / month: $4,400
  • Net profit: $4,000
  • Occupancy: 73%

Mortgage $2,500, HOA $380, fees $1,260, cleaning $500, maintenance $250

Areas that perform differently in Kissimmee

Not every part of Kissimmee behaves the same. Typical ADR and occupancy ranges by area:

Reunion Resort

  • ADR: $220–$340
  • Occupancy: 72–82%

Premium: 3 PGA golf courses, large central pool. Top ADR, high HOA maintenance.

ChampionsGate

  • ADR: $180–$260
  • Occupancy: 70–80%

Community resort with family-friendly amenities. Price/performance sweet spot.

Solara Resort

  • ADR: $200–$280
  • Occupancy: 72–80%

New, luxury amenities (FlowRider, gym, restaurants). Attracts premium guests.

Storey Lake

  • ADR: $190–$260
  • Occupancy: 70–78%

15 min to Disney, good new infrastructure.

Windsor Hills / Windsor Palms

  • ADR: $160–$230
  • Occupancy: 68–76%

Classics, lower entry cost, strong repeat demand.

When demand spikes in Kissimmee

Hosts who scale keep their calendar open for predictable peaks and raise ADR when they know the wave is coming.

Mid-November–January

Disney Holidays

Occupancy >92%, ADR +50–70% in decorated vacation homes

March

Spring Break (US schools)

Absolute peak: 95%+ occupancy, ADR 2× normal in 4–6BR homes

June–August

Summer break (US & LATAM)

Sustained family demand; long stays (7–14 nights)

Last week of November

Thanksgiving Week

90%+ occupancy, 4-night minimums common

Variable

Special Disney events (50th Anniversary, etc.)

1–2 week spikes with ADR +30–50%

Your break-even point in Kissimmee

With an average ADR of $175/night in Kissimmee and 73% occupancy, knowing your break-even point is the difference between operating blind and operating like a pro. The calculator gives you your minimum nightly rate, marks your exact break-even, and projects income, profit, and margin in real time.

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About Airbnb in Kissimmee

Why is Kissimmee better than Orlando for Airbnb?

Kissimmee has zoning designed for STR (Resort Areas like Reunion, ChampionsGate, Solara) without minimum-night restrictions. The city of Orlando, by contrast, bans STR under 30 days in most of its territory. Kissimmee is also closer to Disney with lower entry costs.

How much does a typical Kissimmee Airbnb earn?

A 4BR/3BA pool home generates $7,500–$9,500 USD gross per month. A 5BR/4BA can reach $10,500–$12,500. Average net margin is 40–48% self-managed, or 28–35% with property management.

What are the best resorts to invest in?

Most popular: Reunion Resort (premium), ChampionsGate (families), Solara (new, top amenities), Storey Lake (close to Disney), and Windsor Hills (classic, stable demand). Each has different HOA, amenities, and pricing — model each one.

What does a property manager charge in Kissimmee?

Local managers charge 18–25% of gross revenue. Full-service models including marketing, dynamic pricing, cleaning, maintenance, and 24/7 support run 22–25%. Self-management saves ~20% but needs ~10 hours/week.

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