Belfast
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Annual revenue (actual)
£24k
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
43%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£141
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
41 days
12 mo avg
↑1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£51
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Belfast market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +£32,399 | — | — |
| Internet | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£6••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +£3••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +£3••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 8• (•%) | 🔒 +£2••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1••• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
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 (4.7 nights)
Studio (4.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.2 nights)
1 bedroom (4.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£100)
3 bedrooms (£66)
2 bedrooms (£53)
1 bedroom (£45)
Studio (£40)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (53%)
Professionally managed (48%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Belfast market averaged 1,820 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 2% from a year earlier and up 33% over two years.
An average Belfast listing earns £23K/year. High-performing listings earn £43K, while low-performing listings earn £10K.
Average occupancy in Belfast is 39%, producing RevPAR of £49 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Belfast, at £36K.
Rules vary across Belfast. Belfast: Lenient. No specific short-term rental licensing required. Planning permission needed for material change of use, but enforcement is minimal. Many hosts operate without formal approval. Bangor: Lenient. Falls under Ards and North Down Borough Council. No dedicated STR regulations. Planning rules apply but rarely enforced for occasional rentals. Lisburn: Lenient. Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council has no specific STR licensing. Planning permission theoretically required for commercial use, but enforcement is light and compliance low. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Belfast Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 21%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and June; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), TV (96%), Heating (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Internet (+26%), TV (+17%), Washing Machine (+17%).
Average daily rate in Belfast is £150, up 17% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Belfast book an average of 40 days in advance, up 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 34 days for 1-bedroom listings to 49 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 47% higher than weekday occupancy.
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