Aberdeen
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Overview
Annual Rev
£22.1k
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£123
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
31 days
12 mo avg
↓9 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£43
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Aberdeen market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +£77,917 | — | — |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +£8••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| TV | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +£8•• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (6.1 nights)
1 bedroom (5.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£116)
3 bedrooms (£75)
2 bedrooms (£65)
1 bedroom (£48)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (70%)
Independent hosts (30%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Aberdeen market averaged 830 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 6% over two years.
An average Aberdeen listing earns £20K/year. High-performing listings earn £33K, while low-performing listings earn £7K.
Average occupancy in Aberdeen is 38%, producing RevPAR of £40 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Aberdeen, at £35K.
Rules vary across Aberdeen. Aberdeen: Moderate. Short-term let license required under Scotland's 2022 scheme, safety standards mandatory. Enforcement developing as system matures. Stonehaven: Moderate. Same Scotland-wide licensing applies, controlled by Aberdeenshire Council. Standard enforcement, most hosts complying. Banchory: Moderate. Scotland's STL licensing mandatory, planning permission may be needed for change of use. Enforcement consistent with national rollout. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Aberdeen Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 4%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Heating (96%), TV (95%), Internet (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Heating (+17%), Pets Allowed (+16%), Bbq (+6%).
Average daily rate in Aberdeen is £130, up 6% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in February.
Guests in Aberdeen book an average of 32 days in advance, down 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 31 days for 1-bedroom listings to 39 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Wednesday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday.