Abergavenny

As of June 2026, Abergavenny, Cardiff, Newport, Brecon have 1,137 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 9% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Abergavenny generates £24K per year. High-performing properties earn £58K/year, while low-performing properties earn £11K/year. This significant revenue variance suggests a polarized market where top-tier assets capture a disproportionate share of demand, while underperforming units struggle to gain traction amid shrinking market-wide revenue.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Abergavenny. Average annual revenue is £24K with 37% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to £58K/year. The gap between average and top-tier earnings highlights that profitability is heavily reliant on asset differentiation, as the broader market experiences a slight contraction in both supply and total revenue.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Abergavenny is 37%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of £162, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of £45 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Abergavenny, with annual revenue of £52K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Abergavenny market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Abergavenny area. Abergavenny: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond general planning laws. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely with standard business registrations. Cardiff: Moderate. Planning permission required for entire properties let over 140 days. Registration becoming mandatory under Wales STR scheme. Moderate enforcement increasing. Newport: Moderate. Similar to Cardiff - planning permission needed for frequent letting. New Wales registration requirements applying. Enforcement developing. Brecon: Lenient. Limited STR-specific rules in Brecon Beacons area. Planning considerations exist but light enforcement. Hosts generally operate with minimal restrictions. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Abergavenny Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 9%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The synchronized decline in both supply and revenue suggests that the market is adjusting to lower demand levels, preventing a more severe erosion of per-listing performance.

Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -17% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (September-January) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Abergavenny listings include: Kitchen (91%), Tv (87%), Heating (78%), Washing Machine (66%), Pets Allowed (62%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Washing Machine, Bbq, Heating, with Washing Machine properties earning approximately 70% more (£44K/year vs £26K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Abergavenny over the last 12 months: May: £1K, June: £1K, July: £2K, August: £2K, September: £1K, October: £1K, November: £1K, December: £1K, January: £891, February: £1K, March: £1K, April: £2K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.

The overall average nightly rate in Abergavenny is £162, up 9% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average £109/night, 2-bedroom properties average £136/night, 3-bedroom properties average £163/night, 4+ bedroom properties average £397/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in May.

Guests in Abergavenny book an average of 36 days in advance, down 20% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 34 days, 2-bedroom: 37 days, 3-bedroom: 36 days, 4+ bedroom: 46 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Abergavenny Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 9%, revenue per listing decreased 9%, occupancy fell 6%, average nightly rates increased 9%, and lead time decreased 20%. These shifts indicate a tightening market where hosts are raising rates to combat lower occupancy, despite shorter booking windows reflecting increased consumer caution.

In Abergavenny, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekends show 51% higher occupancy than weekdays.