Bournemouth
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Overview
Annual Rev
£31.1k
12 mo avg
↑1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£166
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£59
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Bournemouth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +£20,677 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +£6••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +£6••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£6••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£2••• (+•%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 8• (•%) | 🔒 +£2••• (+•%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•• (+•%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
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
2 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
1 bedroom (4.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£184)
3 bedrooms (£101)
2 bedrooms (£66)
1 bedroom (£46)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (73%)
Independent hosts (27%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Bournemouth market averaged 2,159 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 5% from a year earlier.
An average Bournemouth listing earns £30K/year. High-performing listings earn £63K, while low-performing listings earn £12K.
Average occupancy in Bournemouth is 38%, producing RevPAR of £59 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Bournemouth, at £62K.
Rules vary across Bournemouth. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP Council): Lenient. No specific STR licensing or registration required. Planning permission needed only if primary residence changes to commercial use. Minimal active enforcement. Many hosts operate freely within standard housing and tax rules. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Bournemouth Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 11%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and November.
The most common amenities are Heating (96%), TV (96%), Kitchen (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+46%), Bbq (+34%), Washing Machine (+26%).
Average daily rate in Bournemouth is £187, up 7% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in November.
Guests in Bournemouth book an average of 35 days in advance, down 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 31 days for 1-bedroom listings to 47 days for 4+ 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 31% higher than weekday occupancy.