Bournemouth
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Overview
Annual Rev
£27.9k
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 4•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 £1••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓10 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£55
12 mo avg
↓21%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Bournemouth market data as of May 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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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 | 141 (10%) | +£22,337 (+57%) | £61,572 | £39,236 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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 (5.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
1 bedroom (4.4 nights)
Studio (4.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£179)
3 bedrooms (£102)
Studio (£76)
2 bedrooms (£67)
1 bedroom (£46)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (72%)
Independent hosts (28%)
As of May 2026, Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch have 2,138 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 13% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Bournemouth generates £27K per year. High-performing properties earn £63K/year, while low-performing properties earn £10K/year. The significant delta between the top and bottom tiers suggests that revenue potential is heavily skewed by specific property positioning rather than general market baseline performance.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Bournemouth. Average annual revenue is £27K with 38% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to £63K/year. With supply contracting by 13% YoY, the wide gap in earnings indicates that market consolidation is favoring operators who can effectively capture premium demand despite moderate occupancy levels.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Bournemouth is 38%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of £181, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of £50 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Bournemouth, with annual revenue of £63K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Bournemouth market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Bournemouth area. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP): Lenient. No specific short-term rental licensing or registration required. Must comply with planning permission if entire property let frequently. Some Article 4 directions in areas limit conversions. Light enforcement - hosts operate freely with minimal council intervention unless complaints arise. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Bournemouth Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 13% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 9%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The synchronized contraction in both supply and revenue suggests the market is self-correcting to find a new equilibrium following previous volatility.
Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 10% 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 Bournemouth listings include: Tv (91%), Kitchen (90%), Heating (73%), Washing Machine (71%), Balcony (41%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Hot Tub, Bbq, Heating, with Hot Tub properties earning approximately 68% more (£68K/year vs £40K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Bournemouth over the last 12 months: May: £2K, June: £2K, July: £2K, August: £3K, September: £1K, October: £1K, November: £954, December: £1K, January: £863, February: £1K, March: £1K, April: £2K. 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 Bournemouth is £181, up 10% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average £107/night, 2-bedroom properties average £160/night, 3-bedroom properties average £208/night, 4+ bedroom properties average £540/night. Rates peak in August and are lowest in November.
Guests in Bournemouth book an average of 33 days in advance, down 24% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 29 days, 2-bedroom: 33 days, 3-bedroom: 37 days, 4+ bedroom: 46 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Bournemouth Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 13%, revenue per listing decreased 9%, occupancy fell 5%, average nightly rates increased 10%, and lead time decreased 24%. These shifts highlight a transition toward shorter booking windows and higher price sensitivity, pressuring operators to maintain competitive velocity.
In Bournemouth, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekends show 31% higher occupancy than weekdays.