Belfast
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Overview
Annual Rev
£24.5k
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£137
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
38 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£48
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Belfast 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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4+
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Access | — | +£6,107 | — | — |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +£3••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£3••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +£2••• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +£2••• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +£1••• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +£7•• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +£4•• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +£3•• (+•%) | 🔒 £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 (4.7 nights)
1 bedroom (4.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£101)
3 bedrooms (£66)
2 bedrooms (£55)
1 bedroom (£45)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (76%)
Independent hosts (24%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Belfast market averaged 1,803 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 0% from a year earlier and up 31% over two years.
An average Belfast listing earns £23K/year. High-performing listings earn £43K, while low-performing listings earn £11K.
Average occupancy in Belfast is 39%, producing RevPAR of £47 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Belfast, at £37K.
Rules vary across Belfast. Belfast: Moderate. Planning permission required for properties not owner's main residence. Tourist accommodation licenses needed. Enforcement increasing but inconsistent across districts. Bangor: Moderate. Part of Ards and North Down Council - planning permission and tourist licenses required. Limited active enforcement, many operate informally. Lisburn: Lenient. Part of Lisburn and Castlereagh Council - basic tourist accommodation registration. Minimal enforcement, largely self-regulated market. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Belfast Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 14%, 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 (97%), Internet (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Internet (+42%), Washing Machine (+23%), TV (+16%).
Average daily rate in Belfast is £148, up 17% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Belfast book an average of 39 days in advance, down 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 34 days for 1-bedroom listings to 48 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.