Aberystwyth

As of June 2026, Aberystwyth, Aberaeron, Machynlleth have 876 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 13% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Aberystwyth generates £22K per year. High-performing properties earn £80K/year, while low-performing properties earn £12K/year. The substantial disparity between top-tier and average earners suggests that revenue potential is heavily polarized rather than evenly distributed across the current stock.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Aberystwyth. Average annual revenue is £22K with 37% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to £80K/year. This wide earnings gap indicates that successful capture of market share is highly sensitive to specific property attributes rather than baseline demand.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Aberystwyth is 37%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of £153, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of £42 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Aberystwyth, with annual revenue of £44K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Aberystwyth market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Aberystwyth area. Aberystwyth: Moderate. No specific STR licensing yet, but planning guidance restricts new STRs in some areas. Ceredigion Council considering Article 4 direction. Light enforcement currently. Aberaeron: Moderate. Same as Aberystwyth - under Ceredigion Council jurisdiction. Growing concern over STR density but limited active regulation. Enforcement minimal. Machynlleth: Lenient. Under Powys Council - no STR-specific rules. Standard planning and business rates apply. Many hosts operate freely. Very light enforcement. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Aberystwyth Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 13% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 22%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The simultaneous contraction in supply and revenue suggests that the market is adjusting to a lower equilibrium of total transaction volume.

Launch around February, 2-3 months before peak summer season (May peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -14% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (February-January) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Aberystwyth listings include: Tv (89%), Kitchen (79%), Heating (68%), Pets Allowed (61%), Washing Machine (59%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Heating, Tv, Bbq, with Heating properties earning approximately 266% more (£88K/year vs £24K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Aberystwyth over the last 12 months: May: £2K, June: £2K, July: £2K, August: £2K, September: £1K, October: £1K, November: £674, December: £964, January: £595, February: £719, March: £934, April: £1K. 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 Aberystwyth is £153, down 2% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average £110/night, 2-bedroom properties average £127/night, 3-bedroom properties average £153/night, 4+ bedroom properties average £384/night. Rates peak in May and are lowest in November.

Guests in Aberystwyth book an average of 38 days in advance, down 17% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 36 days, 2-bedroom: 38 days, 3-bedroom: 40 days, 4+ bedroom: 44 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Aberystwyth Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 13%, revenue per listing decreased 22%, occupancy fell 8%, average nightly rates decreased 2%, and lead time decreased 17%. These metrics signal a shift toward shorter booking windows, indicating guests are increasingly deferring travel decisions.

In Aberystwyth, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekends show 23% higher occupancy than weekdays.