Tampa, Florida

Tampa Airbnb Profitability Calculator: 2026 Data

Tampa is one of Florida's fastest-growing STR markets: expanding economy, moderate entry costs, stable tourist demand (beach, sports, cruises), and friendlier regulation than Miami. Calculate how much your Tampa property earns with real market data.

Audit your Airbnb · Calculate your profitability

Tampa STR market stats

  • Average ADR: $215
  • Average annual occupancy: 65%
  • Typical margin: 40%
  • Best season: January–April (snowbirds and dry season)

What you need to know about Tampa

  • Average ADR: $190–$240 USD by area (Downtown, Hyde Park, Channelside)
  • Average annual occupancy: 62–68%, stable and growing
  • Mixed demand: tourism, business, sports (Buccaneers, Lightning), and cruises
  • Moderate entry cost vs. Miami: STR-friendly condos from $280K USD
  • Key events: Gasparilla, rotating Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four

Rules for running an Airbnb in Tampa

  • City of Tampa: STR allowed but requires annual Business Tax Receipt (BTR)
  • Hillsborough County: 6% Tourist Development Tax on rent
  • Florida Sales Tax: 6% + local surtax 1.5% = 7.5% total
  • Some condos and HOAs ban rentals under 30 days — verify before buying
  • No general minimum-night restriction in most of the county
  • Mandatory registration with Florida Department of Revenue

Example properties in Tampa

2BR condo in Downtown Tampa

  • Income / month: $6,900
  • Expenses / month: $3,800
  • Net profit: $3,100
  • Occupancy: 70%

Mortgage $2,100, HOA $520, fees $1,035, cleaning $400, utilities $250

3BR home in Hyde Park

  • Income / month: $9,800
  • Expenses / month: $5,400
  • Net profit: $4,400
  • Occupancy: 73%

Mortgage $2,900, fees $1,470, cleaning $550, maintenance $300, utilities $300

Areas that perform differently in Tampa

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

Downtown / Channelside

  • ADR: $170–$240
  • Occupancy: 65–75%

Near Amalie Arena (Lightning) and Riverwalk. Events + corporate demand.

Ybor City

  • ADR: $150–$210
  • Occupancy: 60–70%

Historic, intense nightlife. Young travelers; watch local rules.

Hyde Park / SoHo

  • ADR: $180–$260
  • Occupancy: 62–72%

Premium residential, top restaurants. Mature guests, longer stays.

Westshore

  • ADR: $160–$220
  • Occupancy: 68–76%

Near TPA airport and corporate centers. Business travelers dominate.

Bayshore / Davis Islands

  • ADR: $200–$280
  • Occupancy: 60–70%

Waterfront and skyline; luxury residential. High ADR but more seasonal.

When demand spikes in Tampa

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

Last Saturday of January

Gasparilla Pirate Festival

ADR 2–3× in Downtown/Bayshore; 95%+ occupancy for 3 days

September–January

Buccaneers home games (NFL)

ADR +40–60% on home-game weekends

April–June

Tampa Bay Lightning playoffs

Demand spikes near Amalie Arena during playoff series

Early March

Strawberry Festival (Plant City)

Elevated occupancy in East Tampa for 11 straight days

Variable (~2030 next)

Super Bowl host years

ADR 5–10× during Super Bowl week; book 12+ months ahead

Your break-even point in Tampa

With an average ADR of $215/night in Tampa and 65% 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.

Calculate your break-even point

About Airbnb in Tampa

Is it legal to run Airbnb in Tampa?

Yes. Tampa allows short-term rental if you register your property and obtain an annual Business Tax Receipt (BTR). There is no general minimum-night restriction, making it much friendlier than Miami Beach or the city of Orlando.

How much can a Tampa Airbnb earn?

A well-located 2BR condo generates $5,500–$7,500 USD gross per month. A 3–4BR home can reach $8,000–$11,000. Typical net margin is 35–45% for self-managed hosts.

What are the best Tampa areas for STR?

Top performers are Downtown/Channelside (tourism + business), Hyde Park (families and professionals), Ybor City (nightlife), and Davis Islands (premium). Near the airport and cruise port there is also steady demand.

What taxes do I pay as a host in Tampa?

Three levels: Florida Sales Tax (6%), Hillsborough County Surtax (1.5%), and Tourist Development Tax (6%). Total 13.5% from guests. Airbnb usually collects and remits TDT — verify your account.

Other Florida cities