Average Earnings for Homes Across The UK on Airbnb in 2023-6
Good news for holiday homeowners! Please take a look at the top 9 cities and locations in the UK, as the data indicates they are the highest-earning for Airbnb stays in 2023-6.
Summary – The Winners
- Highest for occupancy rates: Cornwall
- Highest revenue: Edinburgh
- Highest daily rates: London
- Biggest growth: Liverpool
- Biggest demand: London
1. London – Very High Demand
32,471 active rentals (May 2026)
- Occupancy rate: 77% (peak October 87%)
- Average daily rates: £184.84
- Average monthly revenue: £2,448.78
- Peak average monthly earnings: £3,001.73
- Popular property type: 44% 1 bed / 33% 2 bed
- Rental growth: 12% quarterly growth
- Rental activity: 74% booked
- Cancellation policies: Usually strict
Thinking of short-letting your property via Airbnb? The most popular locations in London include Kensington, Whitechapel, Hackney, Paddington, Wandsworth, Islington, Mayfair, Bloomsbury, Southwark and Camden.
Case studies
2. Manchester – High Demand
5,823 active rentals
- Occupancy rate: 55% (peak October 71%)
- Average daily rates: £127.97
- Average monthly revenue: £1,500.87
- Peak average monthly earnings: £1,737.85
- Popular property type: 40% 2 bed / 30% 1 bed
- Rental growth: 15% quarterly growth
- Rental activity: 68% booked
- Cancellation policies: Usually strict
Popular short-let locations in Manchester include Manchester East and the City Centre, Salford, Trafford, Stockport, Bolton and Oldham.
Case studies
3. Liverpool – Moderate Demand
4,880 active rentals
- Occupancy rate: 47% (peak April 56%)
- Average daily rates: £133.50
- Average monthly revenue: £1,500.87
- Peak average monthly earnings: £1,816.84
- Popular property type: 38% 2 bed / 29% 1 bed
- Rental growth: 23% quarterly growth
- Rental activity: 71% booked
- Cancellation policies: Usually strict
Popular locations for a holiday home in Liverpool include Sefton, Warrington, Knowsley, West Lancashire, Cheshire East and St Helens.
Case studies
4. Cardiff – Moderate Demand
5,162 active rentals
- Occupancy rate: 59% (peak August 78%)
- Average daily rates: £127.97
- Average monthly revenue: £1,658.85
- Peak average monthly earnings: £2,132.81
- Popular property type: 33% 2 bed / 32% 1 bed / 19% 3 bed
- Rental growth: 6% quarterly growth
- Rental activity: 58% booked
- Cancellation policies: Usually strict
Popular Airbnb locations in Cardiff and nearby areas include the Vale of Glamorgan, Monmouthshire, Newport, Bridgend and Pontypridd.
5. Edinburgh – High Demand
7,547 active rentals
- Occupancy rate: 84% (peak June 93%)
- Average daily rates: £153.25
- Average monthly revenue: £2,764.75
- Peak average monthly earnings: £3,870.66
- Popular property type: 39% 2 bed / 35% 1 bed
- Rental growth: 11% quarterly growth
- Rental activity: 50% booked
- Cancellation policies: Usually strict
Most booked areas with the highest rentals in Edinburgh and nearby include Leith, New Town, Wester Hailes/Balerno, Newington, Stockbridge, Old Tow, Marchmont, Morningside, Craigmillar, Portobello and North Berwick.
Case studies
6. Brighton – High Demand
4,747 active rentals
- Occupancy rate: 64% (peak July 83%)
- Average daily rates: £154.83
- Average monthly revenue: £2,053.82
- Peak average monthly earnings: £2,922.74
- Popular property type: 40% 1 bed / 29% 2 bed
- Rental growth: 16% quarterly growth
- Rental activity: 61% booked
- Cancellation policies: Usually strict or moderate
The best areas to run in an Airbnb in Brighton include Brighton Centre, Brighton East, Hove, Worthing, Shoreham-by-Sea, Littlehampton and Bognor Regis.
7. Glasgow – High Demand
- Occupancy rate: 68% (peak August 82%)
- Average daily rates: £122.44
- Average monthly revenue: £1,658.85
- Peak average monthly earnings: £2,053.82
- Popular property type: 44% 2 bed / 35% 1 bed
- Rental growth: 6% quarterly growth
- Rental activity: 67% booked
- Cancellation policies: Usually strict or moderate
Glasgow City Centre, Renfrewshire, North Lanarkshire or East and West Dunbartonshire are shown to be the most popular areas for holiday homes.
8. Bristol & Bath – Very High Demand
- Occupancy rate: 67% (peak July 77%)
- Average daily rates: £144.56
- Average monthly revenue: £2,132.81
- Peak average monthly earnings: £2,606.77
- Popular property type: 39% 1 bed / 31% 2 bed
- Rental growth: 7% quarterly growth
- Rental activity: 54% booked
- Cancellation policies: Usually strict
Areas to consider are Bath, Clifton, Cabot Ward, Cotham Ward, Downend, Windmill Hill Ward, Ashley Ward, Bishopston Ward, Bradley Stoke, Westbury and Brislington.
Case studies
9. Cornwall – High Demand
19,989 active rentals
- Occupancy rate: 70% (peak August 97%)
- Average daily rates: £133.50
- Average monthly revenue: £1,974.82
- Peak average monthly earnings: £3,001.73
- Popular property type: 36% 2 bed / 26% 1 bed
- Rental growth: 16% quarterly growth
- Rental activity: 53% booked
- Cancellation policies: Usually strict and super strict
The most popular nearby areas for holiday home rentals include Newquay and St. Ives. Plymouth, Falmouth, St Austell, Bude, Stratton, Colan, Looe, Wadebridge, Lands End and Marazion. Call 020 458 70950 for more details.
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