Birmingham

As of May 2026, Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Solihull have 3,420 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 3% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Birmingham generates £16K per year. High-performing properties earn £34K/year, while low-performing properties earn £5K/year. The substantial disparity between top-tier earnings and the average suggests that market performance is heavily bifurcated rather than uniform. Stable supply levels indicate that the market is not currently undergoing significant expansion or saturation.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Birmingham. Average annual revenue is £16K with 36% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to £34K/year. With supply contracting slightly, the current occupancy rates point to a market where limited inventory is competing for a relatively static pool of demand, favoring those capable of capturing the premium tier.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Birmingham is 36%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of £122, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of £32 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Birmingham, with annual revenue of £29K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Birmingham market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Birmingham area. Birmingham: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or licensing required. Planning permission needed only for material change of use. Minimal enforcement. Coventry: Lenient. No dedicated STR regulations or registration. Subject to general planning laws. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely. Wolverhampton: Lenient. No STR-specific licensing or permits. Planning permission required only for change of use. Minimal enforcement activity. Solihull: Lenient. No STR registration system. Standard planning rules apply. Light enforcement, hosts operate without restrictions. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Birmingham Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 1%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The marginal decrease in revenue despite supply contraction suggests that demand has softened in tandem with inventory, preventing any significant price appreciation.

Launch around April, 2-3 months before peak fall season (July peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -32% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (May-January) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Birmingham listings include: Kitchen (92%), Tv (92%), Washing Machine (88%), Heating (77%), Parking (45%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Bbq, Pets Allowed, Tv, with Bbq properties earning approximately 40% more (£36K/year vs £26K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Birmingham over the last 12 months: May: £815, June: £863, July: £1K, August: £1K, September: £1K, October: £1K, November: £1K, December: £950, January: £740, February: £710, March: £1K, 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 Birmingham is £122, up 15% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average £81/night, 2-bedroom properties average £123/night, 3-bedroom properties average £157/night, 4+ bedroom properties average £241/night. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.

Guests in Birmingham book an average of 21 days in advance, down 26% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 19 days, 2-bedroom: 21 days, 3-bedroom: 22 days, 4+ bedroom: 29 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Birmingham Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 3%, revenue per listing decreased 1%, occupancy fell 3%, average nightly rates increased 15%, and lead time decreased 26%. Higher rates paired with lower occupancy and shorter lead times reflect a shift toward more impulsive, price-sensitive booking behavior.

In Birmingham, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Sunday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekends show 7% higher occupancy than weekdays.